Event Name: Confines of Place - Film Screening Event Locator: 2025-AATAMJ Event State: Confirmed Organization: Office of Diversity Join Dr. Tennille Allen, Lewis professor and chair of sociology, for a Black August screening of a documentary on mass incarceration created in collaboration with men incarcerated at Stateville Prison. Directors of the film will be present for a post-screening discussion. This event is part of Lewis's month-long observance of Black August. All are welcome.  

Event Name: Black August Film Screening + Discussion Event Locator: 2025-AATBDA Event State: Confirmed Organization: Office of Diversity The experimental documentary "One Milliion Experiments" explores real-word, community-driven approaches to safety, healing, and liberation. It invites viewers to ask: What does safety look like without police and prisons? The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s creators. All are welcome. Contact: Shireen Roshanravan at sroshanravan@lewisu.edu or Tennille Allen at allente@lewisu.edu for more information.

Event Name: Mass and Community Meal Event State: Confirmed Organization: University Ministry Event Locator: 2025-AATBHW All are welcome to attend Mass in Sancta Alberta Chapel and enjoy lunch in the D'Arcy Great Room. 

Event Name: One Million Experiments Event Locator: 2025-AATAML Event State: Confirmed Organization: Office of Diversity One Million Experiments documentary: Film Screening & DiscussionWhat does safety look like without police and prisons? Join us for a screening of One Million Experiments, an experimental documentary exploring real-world, community-driven approaches to safety, healing, and liberation. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s creators. All are welcome. Produced by Respair Production & Media, Interrupting Criminalization, and SoapBox Productions and Organizing.  

Event Name: The Studio: Lewis Art Club Meeting Event Locator: 2025-AATAJK Event State: Confirmed Organization: Student Engagement The Studio is an artistic workshop RSO.  It meets bi-weekly, with the location announced in advance in case of any changes.  Workshops are chosen by members, such as (Life Drawing, Candle Making, Oil Painting, Latte Art, Stress Management, Adventure Sports, etc). For questions please contact (thestudiolewisu@gmail.com) 

Event Name: Tasty Treat Thursday Event State: Confirmed Organization: University Ministry Event Locator: 2025-AATBHX Enjoy freshly baked treats in the San Miguel Center for Mission and Ministry

Event Name: Latinx Testimonios and Pláticas Event Locator: 2025-AATBFP Event State: Confirmed Organization: Office of Diversity Please join Dra. Gabriela Veronelli for an informational session on the Latinx Testimonios and Pláticas on Language Shame, Resistance, and Healing  project.    This project invites students to participate in five sessions of plática (in person and remotely) on language shame and resistance. Topics of conversation include Spanish as marker and affirmation of Latine identity, one's relationship and emotional bonds to Spanish and English, experiences with language as barriers and portals to educational success, what it means to be marked as “accented” or “proper”, and negotiations of linguistic expectations that others imposed on us.   This project is designed for a small, dedicated group of students—only 10 seats are available—to build community and explore the rich, complex experiences of living in-between multiple languages.    Led by Dr. Gabriela Veronelli, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, the Testimonio Project offers you the chance to: Earn experiential learning credit Reflect on your experiences with English and Spanish in a supportive, student-centered community Explore topics like language shame, resistance, healing, and Spanish as a marker of identity Build authentic connections through guided conversation and storytelling Contribute to a digital archive of testimonios that can help build a culture of linguistic justice at Lewis University To learn more and determine if this opportunity is right for you, we invite you to an initial informational session Friday September 5th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

Event Name: Meet the Greeks Backyard Social Event Locator: 2025-AATBCD Event State: Confirmed Organization: Student Engagement Join members of the Inter-Greek Council and learn more about Greek Life at Lewis University!  Open to all LU students, regardless if you are in a Fraternity or Sorority.

Event Name: Mass and Community Meal Event State: Confirmed Organization: University Ministry Event Locator: 2025-AATBHW All are welcome to attend Mass in Sancta Alberta Chapel and enjoy lunch in the D'Arcy Great Room. 

Event Name: HSI-Week Keynote Event State: Confirmed Organization: Office of Diversity Event Locator: 2025-AATBAD Please join the Office of Diversity as we host Lewis University's second annual HSI-Week Keynote lecture. This talk will engage the Lewis community in thinking about how we are elevating our capacity to serve all of our students and pushing the boundaries of how we think of student success. All are welcome to join. There will be a facilitated discussion following the lecture.  Each year, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) calls on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to join in observance of National HSIs Week. This week recognizes the 600 HSIs throughout the nation for their work and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth. Lewis is proud to honor this week with greater commitment to our Lasallian values. A Zoom option will be made available. 

Event State: Confirmed Organization: Student Engagement Event Name: Student Senate Weekly Meeting Event Locator: 2025-AATAGL

Event Name: The Studio: Lewis Art Club Meeting Event Locator: 2025-AATAJK Event State: Confirmed Organization: Student Engagement The Studio is an artistic workshop RSO.  It meets bi-weekly, with the location announced in advance in case of any changes.  Workshops are chosen by members, such as (Life Drawing, Candle Making, Oil Painting, Latte Art, Stress Management, Adventure Sports, etc). For questions please contact (thestudiolewisu@gmail.com) 

Event Name: Tasty Treat Thursday Event State: Confirmed Organization: University Ministry Event Locator: 2025-AATBHX Enjoy freshly baked treats in the San Miguel Center for Mission and Ministry

Event Name: Weisenthal Colloquium Series Event State: Confirmed Organization: College of Aviation-Science-Technolog Event Locator: 2025-AASZJZ

Event State: Confirmed Organization: Arts & Ideas Event Name: Art Reception Event Locator: 2025-AATANH This will be an art reception for the group Chicago Society of Artists. Established in 1887, the Chicago Society of Artists is now into its third century. Much of CSA's renown is due to its members' abilities to express and interpret the human experience via artistic versatility and eclectic styles across a variety of art mediums. CSA members honor the legacy of the past by creating an artistic legacy for the future. The exhibit will be on view August 18-September 19, 2025.  

Event Name: Multicultural Mixer and Social Event Locator: 2025-AATBHZ Event State: Confirmed Organization: Student Engagement Join the Office for Student Engagement and various other organizations to learn more about our Multicultural Student Services and Clubs!  This event is open to all Lewis students!

Event Name: Aionios Piano Trio Concert Event State: Confirmed Organization: Arts & Ideas Event Locator: 2024-AASKAL A&I PAS event forecoming

Event Name: Mass of the Holy Spirit Event State: Confirmed Organization: Mission & Identity Event Locator: 2025-AASTCG Come be part of a Lewis University tradition - a community-wide Mass of the Holy Spirit.  As we entere a new academic year, let's take a moment to celebrate God's presence in our lives and to pray for God's blessing and guidance as we learn, study and grow together! All are welcome to celebrate, regardless of faith tradition and to pray and reflect together.  11:00 and 12:00 classes are cancelled.  

Event Name: Mass and Community Meal Event State: Confirmed Organization: University Ministry Event Locator: 2025-AATBHW All are welcome to attend Mass in Sancta Alberta Chapel and enjoy lunch in the D'Arcy Great Room. 

Event State: Confirmed Organization: Student Engagement Event Name: Student Senate Weekly Meeting Event Locator: 2025-AATAGL