Messina Calendar of Events Fall 2026
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September
Wednesday, September 9th
Snowballs on Campus
Egg Custard? Skylite?? Spearmint??? Come try a Maryland Snowball. These delicious
cold treats are like sno-cones but BETTER! Come experience and learn about a piece
of Baltimore culture and cuisine that dates back a hundred years.
All snowballs are free of charge courtesy of Messina
Please contact Patrick Murnane at pmurnane@loyola.edu with any questions
Sponsored by Messina
Snowball Truck will be parked outside Starbucks from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
October
Tuesday, October 13th
Charm City Screening
Loyola is showing a screening of this local documentary that follows residents of
the downtown Baltimore section on Rosebank Avenue on their daily lives, both their
struggles and joys. Their stories are told in conjunction with the Baltimore Police's
stories as they connect with neighbors in the area, keeping them safe and trying to
maintain professional behaviors. After the movie, Alex Long will address questions
and comments from students as they come to see a part of Baltimore that they only
read about. Our students will hear about the happy moments and the frustrations of
Alex and his neighbors. This event is an opportunity for our students to discern and
discover the stereotypes that falsely inform their judgments and to see why community
is so important. This event is also a chance for our students to experience our York
Road community. There is also ample material available for follow-up discussions in
enrichments about systematic injustices that haunt some neighborhoods and find ways
to make meaningful changes now and in the future.
Please contact messina@loyola.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by Messina and the Philosophy Department
Movie starts at 7pm in the LNDL Basement Auditorium
Friday, October 23rd
Pride Night - Volleyball Game
Enjoy a night of food, education, advocacy, athletics, and fun as we celebrate National
Coming Out Day. Whether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer,
asexual, pansexual, intersex, or still figuring it out, be proud of who you are and
show your support for LGBTQ+ equality this Coming Out Day.
Please contact messina@loyola.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by Athletics, SASS, Messina, Spectrum, the Thrive Center, the Counseling
Center, the McAuley Women's Center, and HAP
6pm Reitz Arena
Monday, October 26th
Becoming Bulletproof
Join us for a movie night! Complete with popcorn, candy, and an opportunity. Becoming Bulletproof is a film about individuals with disabilities and able-bodied individuals who work
together to make a movie. A film that will introduce you to a pretty amazing cast
of individuals. A.J., the main character (who has cerebral palsy), clearly expresses
what life is like with a disability—mainly through the lens of ability—and what he
wishes to do with his life. His dreams mirror the dreams of people you know. The movie
helps to create connections with people with disabilities as people with abilities,
hopes, and aspirations "just like everybody else." This movie focuses on dignity and
inclusion. Its message can apply to all human beings. A.J. Murray, one of the lead
actors in the film, will be joining us for conversation via zoom after the movie.
You don't want to miss this.
Please contact messina@loyola.edu with any questions
Sponsored by the Writing Department & Messina
7pm 4th Floor Program Room
November
Thursday, November 5th
Baltimore Ravens Watch PartyJoin us as we support our hometown flock as they take on the Jaguars. All fanbases welcome! Come dressed in your favorite jersey and join us for a night of fun, food, and camaraderie.
Please contact messina@loyola.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by Messina
8pm, McGuire Hall
December
Saturday, December 5th
Hampden Lights/Miracle on 34th Street Shuttles
Hampden Lights, Miracle on 34th Street, or sometimes called Christmas Street is a
Baltimore tradition that dates back over 75 years in which a street in the Hampden
neighborhood in Baltimore is adorned with an abundant display of holiday lights for
all the enjoy. The spirited display is enjoyed by thousands of Baltimore residents
every season and is sure to get you in the Christmas mood!
The experience and shuttles are free but vendors and storefronts will have food, hot
chocolate, and merchandise for sale.
For more information, please visit https://www.christmasstreet.com/.
Messina is sponsoring a free shuttle service for students to and from this event.
Shuttles will pick-up students from Newman Towers (front entrance) and will run on
a continuous loop starting at 6pm, dropping off on the corner of 36th and Chestnut
- outside The Charmery). The last bus returning to campus will depart the event at
10:00pm.
Students will sign-in on the Bridge when boarding the shuttle.
Sponsored by Messina
