We're glad you're interested in themed communities for the upcoming school year. Each year, the office of student life solicits applications from interested groups of students to create new themed communities or renew current themed communities. Themed communities can be developed to focus on a wide array of topics and interests. Past themed communities have focused on multicultural issues, sports and recreation, community service and leadership development.

Community of Faiths

Believe. Be Faithful. Be Yourself.

The mission of Loyola University’s Community of Faiths is one of education to promote religious diversity, and acceptance, to encourage students to foster closer relationships to God and peers of all faiths (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and otherwise), and promote weekly religious practice within the lives of all students of respective faiths, as the healing power of belief, prayer, and meditation have been studied to successfully relieve stress within the lives of college students. Such practices are important detours from the stress of daily life on the road to individual success. In addition, the Community of Faiths shall also seek to introduce and immerse residents in cross-cultural experiences through holiday celebrations of various religions, as well as trips to various religious sites throughout Baltimore and Washington D.C, such as the National Cathedral, the Basilica National Shrine, the Sixth & I Historical Synagogue, Hindu & Buddhist temples, and Islamic mosques.

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Familia House

Familia House focuses on establishing a nurturing family environment that encourages and fosters personal development and enrichment of character. It is important for students to have a place where they feel respect, support and trust. Through this family-like support system, members of Familia House seek to create an environment where people are comfortable living together and therein interested in furthering their growth. Members will use this support system to help inspire growth in academics, involvement, and school pride. Our aim is to establish a community at Loyola that reflects the role of a family in our everyday lives. Ultimately, Familia aims to bring the ideals of family life to campus and to reflect the founding principles of Loyola University

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Substance Free Housing

The office of student life strives to support the healthy and holistic development of all students. As a result, the office of student life offers Substance Free Housing for those students who genuinely desire to live in an environment where all residents and their guests agree to keep the area free of all alcohol, drug and tobacco products. Residents agree to create an environment in which they are respectful of one another and, as a result, foster a living atmosphere that is respectful of healthy lifestyles. Members of the community also have the opportunity to work with their resident assistant to plan activities and outings that promote a positive community.

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Empowerment House

Empowerment House encourages students to live a life that incorporates all aspects of service and justice work with living. The house offers a way for students to get into the city and make an even stronger connection between Loyola and Baltimore. Empowerment House will also offer students a way to reflect on their service and justice work by setting up an environment that caters to their needs as volunteers and students. Monthly events will help students learn more about themselves, and their environment, through exploring issues of social justice and diversity through film, and media.

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