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This Is Loyola 81 Men’s Basketball 2003-04 Loyola Welcome To Loyola College Since its’ founding, Loyola College has challenged it- self to remain grounded in a centuries-old tradition of Jesuit, liberal arts education, while con- tinually seeking to adapt to changing circumstances. In this balance between val- ues and the desire to serve the greater community, the College has managed to create itself anew, time and again. Loyola College in Mary- land rose from humble be- ginnings in 1852. The first college in the United States to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, the Col- lege was initially head- quartered in a house on Holliday Street in downtown Balti- dents representing two-thirds of the United States and numer- more - a site marked by a commemorative plaque in what is ous foreign countries. The College adheres to its Jesuit, liberal now Baltimore’s War Memorial Plaza. Due to its increasing arts tradition through its modern studies programs. Designed enrollment, the College moved in 1855 to a new facility at to give the student greater expertise in his or her own field, the Calvert and Madison Streets - now the home of Center Stage, program blends traditional with innovative. Baltimore’s intimate theatre for professional drama groups and A loyal alumni population, strong corporate and civic sup- the St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, a Catholic high school. The port, a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate programs, College moved to its present home on the Baltimore Campus and the dedication and expertise of the faculty have all helped in 1921. make Loyola the institution it is today and assure that the edu- Today, Loyola College is a Catholic comprehensive univer- cation received at the College will remain relevant in an ever- sity with approximately 6,000 undergraduate and graduate stu- changing world. 82 Loyola Men’s Basketball 2003-04 Welcome To Loyola College Mission intellectual climate; the scholarly achievements of the fac- Loyola College in Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university ulty; the recognition of peers; the intellectual and profes- committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the sional attainments and generosity of spirit of the alumni. Society of Jesus and to the ide- Loyola will do so by als of liberal education and the providing undergraduate development of the whole per- students with a liberal son. education that transforms Accordingly, the College them, that ensures they will inspire to learn, and serve place the highest value in a diverse and constantly on the intellectual life; changing environment. and that instills in them an understanding that Vision leadership and service to The education of men and the world are intimately women of compassion and connected. competence, with the desire to In all of this, Loyola seek in all things the greater will remain ever mindful glory of God, represents the en- of the Jesuit precept that during aspiration of Loyola Col- the aim of all education lege in Maryland. That ideal, ultimately is the ennoble- first educated by Saint Ignatius ment of the human spirit. of Loyola, founder of the Soci- ety of Jesus an namesake of this Values university, continues to guide From the time of their Loyola as it strives to lead stu- founding four-and-a-half dents, faculty, staff, alumni and centuries ago, Jesuits - friends forward to the promise beginning with their of an examined life of intellec- founder, Saint Ignatius tual, social, and spiritual dis- Loyola - have had a dis- cernment. tinctive way of looking at In pursuing these goals, life. Their characteristic Loyola asserts to bold ambition: Ignatian worldview has that the College will be among permeated their educa- the top Catholic universities in the United States. The stan- tional and spiritual apostolates, and has been shared with hun- dards by which we measure that achievement will be many: dreds of thousands of women and men formed by Jesuit teach- the enrollment of outstanding students; the creation of a di- ing and pastoral care. This Ignatian worldview includes the verse and supportive community; the cultivation of a rigorous following characteristic notes or emphases: • Openness and enthusiasm toward the whole of God’s richly diverse creation and for the human person as its crowning glory; • Hopefulness and pragmatism in seeking graced so- lutions to life’s challenges through creative use of all available gifts and resources, tempered by realism and compassion about the reality of human weakness; • Sustained critical attention to motivations and choices based on the conviction that individuals through exer- cise of their freedom, exert a real influence on their world and one another for good or for evil; and • Commitment to a life of growing integrity and in- creasing service to God and others after the Gospel model of Jesus Christ. Loyola Men’s Basketball 2003-04 83 Welcome To Loyola College • Community • Justice • Service • Leadership • Discernment • Constant Challenge to Improve Diversity Statement Loyola College values the benefits in diver- sity and is committed to creating a community which recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. As a community, the College ac- tively promotes an awareness of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, culture, sexual orien- tation, religion, age and disabilities among stu- dents, faculty, administrators and staff. Loyola College Athletics Mission In accordance with the Loyola College motto, “Strong Truths Well Lived”, the Depart- ment of Athletics is committed to maintain- ing a climate that encourages excellence in both academic and athletic pursuits. Through competition and training in 17 NCAA Division I programs, nine for women and eight for men, the Department of Athletics chal- lenges its student-athletes to learn, lead and serve in the Jesuit tradition. Student-athletes at Loyola College will learn and develop skills in teamwork, sportsmanship and dedication that will serve them while on cam- pus and throughout their lives. They will become leaders, within their teams, their campus and their As a Jesuit, Catholic university with a 150- communities, and strive to be well-rounded individu- year old history, Loyola College adopts and als. They will serve others by helping to create pride adapts those characteristic emphasis of the and community among Loyola students, alumni, Ignatian heritage and reflects them in its life and faculty and staff, and they will serve themselves work. Loyola’s Jesuit tradition was comple- by striving for the highest in personal develop- mented and enriched by the tradition of the ment both in athletic competition and in the class- Mercy Sisters when the College joined with room. Mount Saint Agnes College in 1971; and Loyola In addition, student-athletes at Loyola will continues to remember and to recognize with be nurtured by a staff and administration that is gratitude the gifts which it has received as a re- committed to the ultimate development and sult of that joining. One of the particular ways well-being of the student-athlete and to allow- in which Loyola preserves its religious heritage ing for the best possible athletic and academic while recognizing and incorporating the neces- experience. The Department of Athletics will sary openness to pluralism which is character- provide equitable opportunities, and foster an istic of American higher education today is by atmosphere of diversity and tolerance among encouraging all of its constituents to cultivate its staff of men and women. and to live by the following core values. The Department of Athletics is committed to this educational mission and to its • Academic Excellence responsibility to assist its student-ath- • Focus on the Whole Person letes in growth and leadership in a di- • Integrity and Honesty verse and changing world. • Diversity 84 Loyola Men’s Basketball 2003-04 Loyola College Administration Rev. Harold Ridley, S.J. Woodstock College and the Union Theological Seminary. In 1975, Father Ridley earned his Ph.D. from New York President University. He worked in Baltimore for the Ecumenical Campus Min- On July 1, 1994, Reverend Harold Rid- istry of Baltimore from 1966-68 and also served as an adjunct ley, S.J., became the 23rd President of instructor in the humanities at the Maryland Institute College Loyola College in Maryland. of Art during his tenure in Baltimore. Father Ridley was or- Father Ridley has since guided Loyola dained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on June 12, 1969. through a period of continuous growth. A A dedicated and popular teacher at Le Moyne, Father Rid- strong supporter of collegiate athletics, Fa- ley was active on various committees at the 2,500-student ther Ridley has convened a task force on athletics to study and school, including the College Budget Committee and both the plan for the future of the Loyola athletic program. Athletics and Admissions Advisory committee. As dean and He succeeded Rev. Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J., who died in chief academic officer at Le Moyne, Father Ridley instituted a office on April 19, 1993, after serving as Loyola's President continuous learning program, oversaw the establishment of sev- since 1964. Father Ridley is a former professor of English at eral student honor societies and articulated a long-term strat- Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. He worked at Le Moyne egy for faculty compensation. beginning in 1973, serving as dean and chief academic officer Father Ridley formerly served on the Board of Trustees at at the Jesuit institution from 1980-85 and as chairman of the Fordham University. He currently serves on the boards of the English Department from 1991-92. University of Scranton and Crown Central Petroleum Corp., Born in Jersey City, N.J., on June 20, 1939, Father Ridley and is a member of the Presidents' Commission of the National was educated at St.