Joseph Wakelee-Lynch
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Responsible Threads
Working with NGOs in Europe helped lead Cynthia Salim ’09 to create a clothing brand of women’s business wear that reflects her commitment to social justice.
Melissa McCabe Navaroli ’05
Melissa McCabe Navaroli is co-owner of McCabe’s Nursery & Landscape Construction in Temecula, Calif. We asked her to tell us about her favorite hardy, low-water and easy-to-maintain garden plants especially suited to Southern California.
The Way to the Cathedral
Herbert Medina, professor of mathematics, practices the art of walking. Several times a year, he leads faculty and staff on weekend walks from LMU to the Getty Museum, Manhattan Beach and elsewhere. In May 2011, he and a group of LMU staff members and students walked El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, also known as the Way of St. James, the centuries-old pilgrimage in Europe that ends in Santiago, Spain. The pilgrimage is actually several paths, and Medina’s group took the 200-mile journey that starts in Leon, Spain. To train the group, Medina led walks across L.A. of increasing distance throughout the 2010–11 academic year. The ultimate L.A. test was a 15.5-mile trek from LMU to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. We asked Medina to map it for us, with L.A. highlights, and to use his mathematical expertise to provide a comparison between his own Way to the Cathedral and El Camino de Santiago.
America’s Muslims
Anti-Muslim rhetoric and prejudice became a hallmark of the recent U.S. presidential election. Amir Hussain, professor of theological studies, counters myths, lies and stereotypes as he discusses the long history of Muslims in America.
The Lessons in Los Angeles’ Murals
L.A.’s murals have been part of Professor Karen Mary Davalos’ life since childhood. They not only spoke to her about background as a Chicana, they also helped her learn about herself.
Getting Admitted
In fall 1911, arriving students found an institution that was only just up and running. If it’s difficult to imagine their experience, they’d probably find it just as tough to picture today’s.
New Board Chair Values Collaboration
Paul S. Viviano brings a wealth of experience in health administration at the highest levels in Southern California to his post as chair of the Board of Trustees at LMU.
The Cost of Ignoring Economic Inequality
Disparities in income and wealth were part of the stew of dissatisfaction that boiled over in the 2016 general election. Jennifer Pate, chair of the Department of Economics, talks about income distribution and why we should care about it.
“Remember That Amazing Gig?”
Share your memories of your favorite L.A. live music shows that you saw as a student.