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Dr. Chris Krall, SJ is an assistant professor of theology and neuroscience at Creighton University where his research focuses on the neuroscience of Christian contemplative prayer practices and their effects on conversion in the midst of suffering and human flourishing. He will join the Loyola community for a discussion about faith and work, examining the human brain in the workplace. Free Cane's Chicken will be served.Ìý

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LIM professors Tom Ryan and Deborah Wilhelm co-authored GIA Publications' Living the Word: Scripture Reflections and Commentaries for Sundays and Holy Days for Year A, which begins with this year's First Sunday of Advent, November 27. Join them for a webinar as they reflect on their experience of writing it and the implications of their work for

The Forum for Research and Teaching in the Humanities (FoRTH) presents Dr. Sakinah Hofler, of the Princeton Writing Program, discussing her forthcoming novel, "Starshine, Stock, Clay." Situated in Newark, NJ, this novel follows Kiana, a young woman who is a prostitute, the mother-figure maintaining order in a stable (a house where trafficked victims stay), and the mother of a young daughter. For nearly five years, Kiana has been manipulated by her pimp and child’s father, Marcus. As their daughter grows, Kiana must try to find a way out for both of them.

Join us for the Inaugural James Skelly Wright Lecture presented by James E. Wright, III, partner at Jones Walker, LLP. The event is free, open to the public, and will take place at the Loyola College of Law, Room 405. The lecture, entitled, "J.ÌýSkelly Wright and the Desegregation of Louisiana 1949-1962," begins at 6 p.m. with a reception to follow.