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For and With
An alumna reflects on the impact of De Colores service trips on her commitment to being for and with others.
A Conversation With Julia Hodge M.B.A. ’10
Julia Hodge M.B.A. ’10 is co-founder and chief marketing officer of IVDC Wines, a wine import company based in Playa del Rey, California, that focuses on wines from Italy. Hodge earned her master’s degree from the LMU College of Business…
Dramatis Personae
In his bestselling volume “Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics,” Stephen Greenblatt, in a none-too-subtle jab at President Donald Trump, examines the characters of Richard III, Macbeth, King Lear and Coriolanus to illuminate how Shakespeare’s work probes the danger of narcissistic demagogues —…
The Unforgettable Run
In 1989-90, this LMU team, which holds the NCAA record for average points per game in a season (122.4,) blew foes off the court like a fast-moving storm.
Nature Nurture
Wendy Butts MBA ’00, CEO of the LA Conservation Corps, talks about the role of nature in nurturing work ethic, confidence and community.
The Saintly Order
Sometimes, as Luke’s gospel suggests, the greatest among us is found among the least. James Martin, S.J., ranks his favorite saints and proves the point.
For Gilberto Ramos
Gilberto Ramos, 15, died in a Texas desert on his journey to America. Joseph Ross ’80 penned this poem as tribute.
Obama’s Mirror
Former deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes shared with students his White House stories and his unusual career path.