Loyola marks the beginning of a new academic year with a reimagined Ramblers Welcome Day on August 21: a University-wide gathering of faculty, staff, and students united in welcoming our newest Ramblers and celebrating the traditions that define us as a community. Featured events include: Coffee with Leadership – 9:30 a.m. (Outside Gentile Arena) Faculty and staff are invited to join University leadership for coffee and conversation before University Convocation.University Convocation – 10:30 a.m. (Gentile Arena) Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate award recipients and outstanding accomplishments, welcome new colleagues, and kick off the new academic year together.Community Cookout – 11:30 a.m. (West Quad)Sister Jean Statue Unveiling and Dedication – 1:00 p.m. (West Quad)Pre-Convocation Programming for New Students – 1:50 p.m. (East Quad)New Student Welcome Procession and Cheer Tunnel – 2:00 p.m. Faculty, staff, and returning students are invited to form the Cheer Tunnel outside of Norville’s southeast entrance to welcome new students.New Student Convocation – 3:00 p.m. (Gentile Arena) Faculty are invited to participate in the formal academic procession for New Student Convocation, and staff are invited to attend in a reserved seating section.Registration and additional event details will be shared soon. Questions may be directed to the Office of the Provost events and operations team at events@LUC.edu.