Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

The award-winning Burns Recreation Center is comprised
of a 7,000 square foot fitness center containing free
weights, individual weight machines, treadmills, Lifecycles,
StairMasters, and elliptical machines. The Main Gym
accommodates two courts of basketball or volleyball,
while the upstairs gym is a single court used for recreation
or special events. Two multipurpose rooms are located
upstairs and provide space for aerobics, kickboxing, yoga,
spinning, and more. An outdoor 50-meter pool is located
steps from the men’s and women’s locker rooms. A games
area is available for table tennis and pool. A variety of
sports equipment, energy bars, and beverages is available
for check-out or purchase at the conveniently located pro
shop.
Intramural Sports provides a wide range of structured
sports and activities such as flag football, volleyball, soccer,
basketball, and more. The Intramural Sports philosophy
is “play for fun,” and everyone is welcome to participate
regardless of ability.
Fitness and Wellness Classes are available throughout the
year. These programs allow individuals to drop in for an
aerobics class, learn self defense in a kickboxing class, or
stretch and relax with a yoga session. Nutritional seminars,
weight training clinics, and advice from personal trainers
are also available.
The Aquatics program provides a variety of opportunities
including swimming laps, water aerobics and exercise, and
a learn-to-swim program. Whether looking to improve your
technique or just to swim some laps, the 50-meter pool is
the place to be.
The Club Sports program offers LMU students the chance
to compete against club teams from other universities.
Competitive Club Sport opportunities currently exist
for Rugby, Baseball, Surfing, Cycling, Men’s Lacrosse,
Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Volleyball,
Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Soccer.
Campus Recreation is the place to come for all of your
recreational needs.
The Center for Service and Action
The Center for Service and Action (CSA) seeks to educate
and form men and women for others, especially with and
for the disadvantaged and the oppressed. Through direct
personal contact between students and the marginalized
in service-learning experiences, CSA fosters a solidarity
with the poor that will lead to intellectual inquiry, moral
reflection, and social action.
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CSA is directly responsible for the Service and Action
House, the Service Organization Program, Special Games,
El Espejo, and the Community Relations Task Force.
Each year CSA recognizes the six most outstanding
LMU undergraduate students who have excelled in their
community service. These students each receive a $1,000
Riordan Community Service Award.
Through the generosity of the Marymount Institute, CSA
also recognizes outstanding graduating seniors for their
commitment to community service. These students receive
the Arete Award.
Ethnic and Intercultural Services
Ethnic and Intercultural Services (EIS) is a student-centered
department that is grounded by LMU’s intercultural values
and serves as a resource for all students as they prepare
for the challenges and rewards of living in a diverse society.
EIS units—Asian Pacific Student Services, Chicano/Latino
Student Services, Intercultural Affairs, and the Office
of Black Student Services—work in concert to support
students of color and promote positive interactions among
diverse communities. In addition, EIS provides services
such as the Peer Mentor Program that helps first-year
students of color make a smooth transition to university
life, and empowers them to participate fully in campus life
and achieve personal success.
Asian Pacific Student Services
Asian Pacific Student Services (APSS) serves the needs of
Asian Pacific American (APA) students. It strives to educate
the campus about APA issues and the ethnic diversity
represented within its community. APSS programs and
services include an annual Cultural Welcome, a monthly
Third Tuesday Series, Asian Pacific American Leadership
Retreat, speakers, support for student groups, educational
conferences, and community projects. APSS works closely
with the Asian Pacific American community both on and off
campus as well as the greater LMU community.
Chicano Latino Student Services
Chicano Latino Student Services (CLSS) provides culturally
sensitive programs that foster and promote the academic
and personal success of Latino/a students. In addition, it
strives to educate the campus about Latino/a issues and
the ethnic diversity represented within the community (i.e.,
Central and South America, Caribbean, and Mexico).