Ignatius founded the Jesuit religious order more than years ago. Our Jesuit-inspired Ratio Studiorum academic advising program encourages students to be guided by principles of ethical living, service to others, the search for truth and a passion for justice.
Additionally, Creighton students volunteer hundreds of thousands of hours of community service each year. To care for each other, we must first truly know each other.
Finding God in all things : When we learn to see every part of life—from success to adversity—as a lesson from God, we are never far from the opportunity to realize the gifts we are given. Forming and educating agents of change : Identifying passions and honing skills are the first steps toward making a meaningful, lasting difference. We believe learning and leading are two sides of the same transformative coin.
I am making my small change by working for others, and I hope that in conjunction with all those working around the world, we will effect major change that will eliminate inequality and poverty wherever it is found. What is the Jesuit Difference? Who are the Jesuits? What are Jesuits known for?
Exemplary teaching Intellectual study, pursuing a broad range of knowledge Social justice and service Cultivating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit Commitment to a life of integrity and honesty Traveling throughout the world to serve God Discernment and reflection Dedication to the greater good, the better way, the magis What makes Loyola a Jesuit university? How will studying at a Jesuit university benefit me? You'll take classes in Loyola's rigorous curriculum where faculty expectations are high.
Greg Boyle, S. James Martin, S. Brian F. Linnane, S. Major Sean Gallagher "A second lieutenant commissioned from the Greyhound Battalion can be deployed in a place like Iraq or Afghanistan within a year, as some of our recent graduates have experienced. Local service learning gives you the opportunity to see these problems face to face, and then examine them in the classroom, allowing you to question them academically - How did these people get to where they are now?
What are the events that happened to have led them to this point? What is the bigger issue at the root of all of this? I was able to see this ideal fully realized as a student leader for Be The Light , a youth theology institute Canisius offers for high school students.
Through this experience, I was able to see the cause and effect that change can have and how such deep rooted societal issues develop, actively putting this Jesuit ideal into practice. Students are encouraged and expected to become leaders within our campus community, as well as devote time to service work in the city of Buffalo.
Whether this takes the form of participating in our student government or delivering food to those in need, we offer hundreds of ways to get involved and unlock different aspects of yourself. Magis is a place where your knowledge of the world and your hunger for change meet.
This is the total understanding of who you are, what the world needs of you, and how you will choose respond. This is a life lived as a continuous response to the question: How can I be more, do more, give more? This motto can be applied to most every aspect of your life: in school, service, career, family, the list goes on. The idea is to go above and beyond what you think you can do. You will question yourself. You will be asked what you believe in and you will be asked what you do to show you believe in those things.
I participate in events that involve service in our local community of Buffalo, especially those helping the refugee population. These Jesuit teachings have not only provided me with the tools needed for me to become successful in my professional life and future career, but have helped mold me into the person I was meant to be. Six Canisius Alumni were named to the 40 Under 40 list for being some of the most influential people in their field in WNY. Skip to main content.
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