Embracing life and spirituality, John August Swanson (January 11,1938 - September 23,2021) was a Christian artist whose storytelling roots originate in heritage from his Mexican mother and Swedish father. Recognizing his calling in social advocacy Swanson created art swathed in Christian biblical tales that cried for change. His art was done in oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and limited-edition serigraphs, lithographs, etchings, and other prints. Each piece advocates for social change, including but not limited to: farm workers’ rights, immigration rights, climate change. He painted the world through the lens of his Catholic faith, uniting people in that faith to do better as God’s servants. His works can be viewed in The Smithsonian Institution's National Museums of American History, American Art, and Air and Space; the print collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, Harvard University's Fogg Museum, the Tate Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. His painting, THE PROCESSION, is displayed in the Vatican Museums' Collection of Modern Religious Art. More information is available on his web site.
Copies of his works can even be viewed for a short time at the MARC here on campus immediately inside the front doors until Tuesday, October 5th. The largest poster that is currently on display will find permanent residence in the Peace and Justice office of the ACC following the close of the exhibit in the MARC. If you would like to learn more about this influential artist the MARC has several books about him:
Other information can be found at https://johnaugustswanson.com/ .
Coffee on campus! No matter if you're sleep deprived, just need that extra caffeine, or looking to socialize you can’t go wrong with free coffee. Every week on Tuesday mornings Spiritual Life in the ACC hosts a free fair trade coffee social. Then on Thursday mornings from 10am to 11am the Miller Academic Resource Center offers free coffee, hot chocolate, and lemonade. If you can’t make these events but still need your caffeine fix, coffee is made available at cost around campus in The Cafe, The Market, and Einstein's Bagels. Happy caffinating! 
The Art Club on Loras has been busy lately. A wonderful surprise in front of the Miller Academic Resource Center (MARC) this morning is a chalk walk about mental health. Come on down to see these motivational quotes before the weather washes them away. For mental health help Loras has several resources for you. Located in the Alumni Campus Center (ACC) director of counseling services, Tricia Borelli is available for mental health questions and assistance. If it's academics that are weighing on your mind the MARC has a Learning Commons located on the second or main floor where you can seek out math assistance, writing assistance, and supplemental instruction (for specific courses). Make sure to take care of those brains! 
