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Parkinson holds annual Celebration of the Magis

Celebration of the Magis program

Recognizing graduates and their continual drive to learn more and be of service to the greater good.

The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health acknowledges outstanding exercise science, healthcare administration, and public health students with its annual Magis Awards. Magis is a Latin word meaning "more" or "greater" and is related to the phrase "ad majorem Dei gloriam," the motto of the Society of Jesus and Loyola University Chicago. The awards recognize how honorees are always striving to do better and truly achieve magis.

The Spring 2023 Celebration of the Magis was held on Tuesday, May 9.

President's Medallion

Every year, the University honors one student from each school and college who exemplifies the aims of a Jesuit education: leadership, scholarship, and service. These students excel not only in the classroom but also in the world, and are dedicated to serving those around them.

  • Public Health: Maya Roytman 

Pride of Parkinson

This school-based award celebrates a President’s Medallion nominee who has demonstrated a deep commitment to leadership and service.    

  • Healthcare Administration: Farah Elhoumaidi  

Dean’s Gold Medallion  

The School’s highest honor, this award is presented to four-year students who exemplify Jesuit values and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

  • Exercise Science: Miller Tennant 
  • Healthcare Administration: Vasilios “Bill” Janinis 
  • Public Health: Sydney Ross

Advocacy & Leadership Award  

This award recognizes graduates who demonstrate who demonstrate loyalty to the philosophy of their program. Awardees demonstrate leadership abilities, as well as service to their community. Awardees advocate for quality healthcare that is accessible to those in need. 

  • Exercise Science: Caitlin Tarpey 
  • Healthcare Administration:
    • Farah Elhoumaidi
    • Laura Trinh 
  • Public Health:
    • Sara Ruiz
    • Tatiana Pasewark 

Spirit of Saint Ignatius Award 

This award is presented to a student or group of students who best exemplify the “Spirit of Saint Ignatius.” The awardees demonstrate a positive influence on their peers and the community, as well as demonstrate Jesuit values.

  • Exercise Science: 
    • William Mottram
    • Marley Wahler 
  • Healthcare Administration:
    • Efstathia Diamond
    • Vasilios “Bill” Janinis
    • Jordyn McLean 
    • Adriana Monarrez
    • Natalie Pabijan
    • Savannah Rankin
    • Laura Trinh
    • Tsunami Keeton
    • Laura Yacu
    • Liam Thomas  
  • Public Health:
    • Georgia Baker
    • Ellen Beach 
    • Sophia Brittin 
    • Elizabeth DeLoreto
    • Joaquin Guzman
    • Tijana Nikolic
    • Rose Thornquist
    • Zachary Wilder 

Internship Excellence Award 

This award recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary commitment and accomplishment while completing their academic internship. 

  • Exercise Science: Roberto Xander Rivera  
  • Healthcare Administration: Jordyn McLean 
  • Public Health: Idiake Irumundomon

Other Undergraduate Awards

Honors Certificate

Exercise Science

  • Lindsey Ahern 
  • Elizabeth Caldwell 
  • Jee Soo “Amy” Kang 
  • Olivia Knab 
  • Clara Marx 
  • Aly Rahmatullah 
  • Caitlin Tarpey 

Healthcare Administration

  • Joshua Boulanger 
  • Efstathia Diamond 
  • Hallie Dusharm 
  • Savannah Rankin  
  • Minha Siddiqui 
  • Liam Thomas 

Public Health

  • Sophia Brittin  
  • Elizabeth DeLoreto 
  • Idiake Irumundomon 
  • Sara Ruiz 

Scholastic Silver Medallion

Exercise Science

  • Lindsey Ahern 
  • Elizabeth Caldwell 
  • Jee Soo “Amy” Kang 
  • Olivia Knab 
  • Clara Marx 
  • Aly Rahmatullah 
  • Caitlin Tarpey 

Healthcare Administration

  • Joshua Boulanger 
  • Efstathia Diamond 
  • Hallie Dusharm 
  • Savannah Rankin  
  • Minha Siddiqui 
  • Liam Thomas 
  • Public Health
  • Sophia Brittin  
  • Elizabeth DeLoreto 
  • Idiake Irumundomon 
  • Sara Ruiz 

Public Health

  • Georgia Baker 
  • Ellen Beach 
  • Abigail Doyle 
  • Joaquin Guzman 
  • Olivia Larson 
  • Mikaela Lies 
  • Tatiana Pasewark 
  • Sydney Ross 
  • Maya Roytman 
  • Naomi Shah 
  • Sophana Srisak 
  • Rose Thornquist 
  • Zachary Wilder