Jewish Student Life at Loyola Marymount University has received the Campus Partner Award from Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world.
“Jewish Student Life has always been in close collaboration with the rest of the university as it seeks to live out the LMU’s mission through creating an environment for faith-based identity development,” said Rabbi Ilana Schachter, who is the Hillel Rabbi and Coordinator for Jewish Student Life at LMU.
“Our office is supported by the rest of the university not merely on a programmatic level, but also in visioning and development,” Schachter added. “Our students feel this collaboration as they engage Jewishly as an integral part of their LMU experience. It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by Hillel International for our work, and is a testament to our success.”
Hillel seeks to be fully immersed in the life of the university, and to be regarded by the campus community and administration as an indispensable partner that enhances student life. LMU Jewish Student Life was granted the Campus Partner Award for making Jewish wisdom and unique experiential learning resonate within a University deeply rooted in the Catholic values of its founders.
“LMU Jewish Student Life has partnered with the University in developing relationships with donors, seeking out and applying for grants, and sponsoring innovative fundraising initiatives,” said Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of Hillel International. The award was presented during the inaugural Hillel International: Global Assembly, an all staff conference held this year at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando. “For its exemplary work on campus and in leveraging the power of university administration and local officials, LMU Jewish Student Life is indeed an indispensable partner on campus.”
Jewish Student Life, one of eight Hillels to receive a 2014 Drive to Excellence Award from Hillel International, has built partnerships with other key members of the LMU’s administration, and has built a positive image of Hillel within the university community.
“I have been very impressed with the Jewish Student Life program, and am proud to call myself a partner in its success,” said Senior Vice President of LMU’s University Relations Dennis Slon.
JSL has also worked with various departments of the university to co-sponsor engaging programming for the students, such as a learning session on ethics and philanthropic giving.
If you have questions about JSL, email Rabbi Ilana Schachter or call (310) 568-6131. If you are interested in making a gift to JSL, call Megan Berry, director of development, at (310) 338-5975.
