Duhawk Digest

From its inception 16 years ago, Mysteries of Christmas has provided the community with a seasonal experience that combines the highest quality of music and literature in a concert format. In this episode, we look into what make this Loras tradition an enduring favorite for audiences every year.

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Loras College All-Sports Camp played to host to campers again this past summer. In this episode, All-Sports Camp Director Tom Kult reflects back on the delays, the return, and the future of the popular campus event.

Tickets for The Loras Players' performance of Eurydice on Nover 17-19, 2022 are available here.

For more information on the Loras Study Abroad program, contact Abbie at abigail.behrens@loras.edu.

For the past 183 years, Loras College has welcomed students to study under the tutelage of an incredible faculty. Including staff and College supporters, a large number of individuals have spent time on campus before moving on with their careers and lives. But what if some of them never left? Join us for a peek at some campus lore and stories of the supernatural.

To register for the Sport Business Symposium, visit loras.edu/ecommerce or email Gabby Garcia, gabriella.garcia@loras.edu, Sports Business Club President, for more information.

Andrew Martinez ('23) has a full schedule as he navigates his senior year at Loras. The resident advisor, peer assistant, and president of LULAC spent the past summer in Washington, DC working for Catholic Charities through the Valder Social Justice Scholarship. He shares details from his time in the nation's capital and reflects on his time on campus.

Learn more about the couseling services offered by Loras College here.

For a full calendar of events and links to register, visit alumni.loras.edu/homecoming

The events for Peace & Justice Week include:Saturday 9/1712-1 pm: 2-mile Solidarity Walk to Support Refugees. Meet outside of Christ the King Chapel and end at Clarke (rides back to Loras are provided).Free barbeque meal at Clarke afterwards hosted by Dubuque NAACPWednesday 9/21 (International Day of Peace)7-8:30pm, Loras Ballrooms Keynote: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Jody Williams. Free reception after.Thursday 9/225-7 pm, Wild Church at Sinsinawa- (Community gathering/service to honor our connection to Creator and creation). Sign-up required.Friday 9/232-4 pm Waste Awareness Trolley Tour followed by Loras campus clean-up! Sign-up required.For more information, contact Hannah Eby at hannah.eby@loras.edu

Some extremely bright and talented people finish their undergraduate degrees with majors in something outside of science and may even work for a few years before they finally recognize their inner calling to become a medical doctor. It's not too late! Duhawk Digest Host, Robert Waterbury, is joined by Ulrike Schultz, program director, and Alex Stuth, a program graduate, to discuss the Postbaccalaureate program. Learn More: https://www.loras.edu/academics/graduate/postbaccalaureatepremed/

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Darrian Hugger, Campus Safety Officer, as the two discuss his time on campus in his role of campus safety officer as well as the role he plays in students' lives on campus. 

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Mike Doyle, J.D. ('91), outgoing vice president for advancement & treasurer, as the two discuss and reflect on his time as a student and employee at Loras College. Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Guest: Mike Doyle ('91)

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Brie Burnett and Rachel Moser, as they preview Homecoming 2021 and the exciting ways Duhawks can join in on the celebration as they come back to campus after a year missed.Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Guest: Brie Burnett ('15) and Rachel Moser ('17)

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Heidi Nelson, Director of Graduate Programs, as they discuss the brand new Athletic Training Continuing Education program starting at Loras this year.https://www.loras.edu/academics/graduate/at-continuinged/Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Guest: Heidi Nelson

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Mike Doyle, Vice President for Advancement | Treasurer,  as the two discuss Loras' 2021 fiscal year and its success as well as projects moving forward to the future. Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Guest: Mike Doyle ('91)

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Brie Burnett (Director of Alumni Relations), as they preview the 2021 Loras College Legacy Ball that is scheduled for August 20th. Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Guest: Brie Burnett ('15)

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Dr. Len Decker ('74), Professor of Criminal Justice, as the two discuss and reflect on his career at Loras after he retired after 36 years on campus.Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Guest: Len Decker ('74)

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Heidi Nelson, Director of Graduate Programs, as they discuss the brand new Cyber Security Boot Camp program starting at Loras this year.Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Guest: Heidi Nelson

Duhawk Digest Host Robert Waterbury is joined by Board of Regent, Sarah Squires ('89), as the two discuss her journey at Loras, her career at Univision and her experience on the Loras College Board of Regents.Hosts: Robert WaterburyProducer: Trent Hanselmann ('18)Assistant Producer: Owen Funke Guest: Sarah Squires ('89)