Loyola University Maryland

The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice

Upcoming Events

Coming Soon 2023-2024. Events are Open to the Public and Students! Please Register. 

 

December 1st 4:30pm-5:30pm: Stone Soup Series

Join The Karson Institute for a Book Discussion with Dr. Kaye. Each month we will discuss a chapter from a different book. We will provide the book, and soup and, YOU provide the discussion. This month's book is entitled,  Tears We Can Not Stop by Michael Eric Dyson. This event is open to students and the public. Students please RSVP on The Bridge.

December 1st- December 12th: Twelve Days of Karson

The Karson Institute is hosting a twelve day event during finals, starting December 1st ending December 12th. This event will serve as a stress reliever, while also kick starting students into the holiday spirit! You will not want to miss these events BUT you have to sign up on The Bridge to attend!

Day 1 : 9:30am - 1pm Boulder Pop Up Teach In  4:30pm-5:30pm Stone Soup Series 

Day 2: 10am -12pm Santa Hat Giveaway

Day 3: 10am - 12pm Elf Hat Giveaway

Day 4:  3pm-5pm Decorate an Ornament

Day 5: 10am - Until Scavenger Hunt #1 

Day 6: 10am – Until Scavenger Hunt #2

Day 7: 3pm -5pm Christmas Coloring Pages

Day 8: 5pm - 7pm Karson Hot Karamel Cider and Kake

Day 9: 10am – 12pm Itty Bitty Fan Club

Day 10: 10am-12pm Christmas Stress balls

Day 11: 3pm – 5pm Christmas Pop it

Day 12: 8am – 2am Kick it with The Karson

December 9th 10am-12pm: Itty Bitty Readers Meeting

The Karson Institute in conjunction with WEAA Today with Dr. Kaye will host The Itty Bitty Readers with a Christmas theme Story Time. Join us while we listen to stories, enjoy conversation and eat snacks. For listeners under 12 y/o. The meeting will be held in The Loyola Notre Dame Library 1st Floor Lab B, 200 Winston Ave, Baltimore MD 21212.

December 12th 10am-2am : The Karson Study Kram Session

Concluding the Twelve Days of Karson. Day Twelve is an event that will not disappoint. This event starts at 8am and runs until 2am! We will have events every two hours for Notre Dame and Loyola Students. We will be providing fuel to foster more studying.  Find us inside the Loyola Notre Dame Library.  

 

10am- Koffee and Donuts in The Karson Institute

12pm: Yoga Stretch break - Lab B in The LNDL  

2pm: Krispy Kreme Donuts- Learning Lobby of The LNDL

4pm: Fresh Popcorn- Learning Lobby of The LNDL

6pm: Caines Chicken - Learning Lobby of The LNDL

8pm: Make your own Hot Kocoa with Toppings - The Karson Institute  

10pm: Ice Kream Social Sponsored by Taharka Brother- Learning Lobby in The LNDL

12am: Midnight Waffles with The Karson- Learning Lobby in The LNDL

2am: Energy Goodie Bags - Learning Lobby in The LNDL

January 13th 10am- 12pm: Itty Bitty Readers Meeting 

The Karson Institute in conjunction with WEAA Today with Dr. Kaye will host The Itty Bitty Readers with a Martin Luther King Jr Story Time. Join us while we listen to stories, enjoy conversation and eat snacks. For listeners 12 y/o and under. The meeting will be held in The Loyola Notre Dame Library 1st Floor Lab B, 200 Winston Ave, Baltimore MD 21212.

January 24th 9am-1pm: MLK Boulder Pop Up Teach In

Find The Karson Institute interns and staff in Boulder Cafe' Atrium handing out snacks and swag in exchange for the vital opinions of The Loyola students and faculty. We have ONE QUESTION about Martin Luther King Jr. and present day. Can you answer it ?  

January 24th 5pm-8pm: MLK Convocation

The Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation is an opportunity for Loyola and The Baltimore Community to come together for shared inquiry into social justice, politics, spirituality, the legacies of race and racial justice within America. Join us with Dr. Hrawbowski as we hold a discussion to further expand our knowledge and truth into these topics. Registration link will be available soon. Free to the public and students. 

 

More details to follow!

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