Ignatian Q

Participants are welcome to arrive beginning Thursday afternoon, April 18. Bag drop-off and check-in will be available from noon onward on Friday, April 19, and the conference will officially begin with our Welcome Address at 5 p.m. The conference will end by 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.

Events will take place on Saint Louis University’s North Campus. Check-ins will take place in SLU's Center for Global Citizenship.

Contracted Hotels

• Aloft St. Louis Cortex
  4245 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63110
  
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• Element St. Louis Midtown
  3763 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63108
  
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• Angad Arts Hotel
  3550 Samuel Shepard Dr, St. Louis, MO 63103
  
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For participants flying into St. Louis, the easiest way to get to SLU is to take the Metrolink from Lambert Airport to the Grand Avenue exit, proceed up the stairs to Grand Avenue, and walk two blocks north to SLU's campus.

Each hotel is conveniently situated between 1/2 mile and 1 mile of SLU’s campus, suitable for walking (15-20 minutes) or catching a rideshare.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation arrangements and costs.

$45 before February 15 and $55 before April 7.

We don’t want the registration fee to be cost-prohibitive, so if it is an issue, please contact ignatianq@slu.edu.

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The conference will provide dinner on Friday, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Participants are responsible for their lunch on Saturday; off-campus options include the 17 restaurants in the nearby City Foundry Food Hall.

Parking is available in Laclede Garage on Saint Louis University’s North Campus. If you are coming by van and need parking, please email us at ignatianq@slu.edu.

Nicoli Donohue is a sophomore at SLU majoring in international studies and political science on the pre-law track with minors in Spanish, foreign service and anthropology. He is not from St. Louis, but rather hails from a military family, spending his final years of high school in the suburbs of Washington D.C. He is an active member of the SLU community, serving on the executive board for OASIS: Representing Caribbean, Latin American, and Hispanic Students at Saint Louis University. Additionally, he belongs to the LGBTQ+ Policy Pods and Saint Louis University’s Model United Nations. Social justice and advocacy are topics that fall close to home for Nicoli, leading him to aspire to work in law/public policy for marginalized groups. When asked what he is most looking forward to from Ignatian Q, he says, “I’m excited to see all of the different identities there and how they will work together for a common goal as we educate and present during Ignatian Q. I think that meeting students from other universities, and members of the community, will be an amazing opportunity and engaging.”

Lane Hartman is a senior studying chemistry and mathematics. As a St. Louis native, he is so excited to be able to welcome students from Jesuit schools across the country to explore what our city has to offer! Lane is the president of Rainbow Alliance, works in the Student Involvement Center, and researches in a medicinal chemistry group. He has also been involved with Student Government and Housing and Residence Life. Lane has also advocated for gender-inclusive housing policies and the implementation of trans-inclusive policies as they relate to student life and experience on campus. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical biology and develop new chemical tools that can answer longstanding questions in biology. Outside of school, he can be found hiking with his two dogs, Pip and Indy, knitting and drinking coffee. Lane is most excited to meet with other students and share insights about navigating LGBTQ advocacy and activism in religious and spiritual spaces.

Abby Hericks is a junior at SLU majoring in forensic science with a minor in biology on the pre-med track. She is an undergraduate intern with Campus Ministry and is vice president of internal affairs for the Forensic Science Club. Abby attended Ignatian Q last year and is excited to bring the experience and advocacy to SLU. Beyond college, Abby loves to play guitar, draw, listen to rock music and draw. She’s so excited to meet all of the attendees and make this Ignatian Q something special!

Samiha Khan is a junior at SLU majoring in bioethics and health studies on the pre-law track with a minor in law, religion, and politics. She is the vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Student Government, the treasurer of the Muslim Student Association, and a member of the LGBTQ+ Policy Pods. She cares deeply about social justice and looks to reflect that in her commitments, but also enjoys making art, cooking, grocery shopping, and hanging out with her cat, Fish. What Samiha looks forward to most from IgnatianQ is seeing the work the planning team is doing coming to fruition and enjoyed by all of the attendees!

Hey - I’m Erald, I use he/him pronouns, and I am a junior studying classical humanities and biology here at SLU.  I'm so excited and honored to be part of the planning of an event as personal and important to me as this. At SLU, I'm involved with Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, Campus Ministry, Housing and Residential Life, Rainbow Bandanas, and our knitting and crochet club! I'm from right here in St. Louis, and my favorite thing about this city is how much of a melting pot it is for different cultures and populations (my favorite restaurant is probably Arber Cafe!). In my free time, I like to listen to music, play video games, hang out with friends, learn about languages, go out, and knit/crochet (yes, both.) If you see me, stop me and say hey!

Abby Prible is a senior at SLU majoring in political science and international studies on the pre-law track, with a minor in Spanish. She is the treasurer for Rainbow Alliance and co-leads the immigration Policy Pod. She is serving as the student leader, planning and organizing for a social action trip to New Orleans focusing on LGBTQ+ issues. After graduation, she plans to attend law school and practice immigration law. Outside of school, Abby enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with friends. Abby is excited for Ignatian Q to be able to meet students from other universities and unify around the promotion of LGBTQ+ safe spaces and advocacy on Jesuit campuses. 

Lear Rose (they/them) is an art history and arts administration double major with a minor in marketing at SLU. They founded and co-led the LGBTQ+ policy pod on campus, which focuses on combating anti-queer and anti-trans legislation and policy in Missouri while working toward collective liberation. They enjoy reading, hiking, playing board games, D&D, drawing, and kayaking. Born and raised in the St. Louis area, they love St. Louis’s various free attractions, including the St. Louis Art Museum and Forest Park. They are extremely excited for Saint Louis University to host Ignatian Q for its 10th anniversary!

Hi! My name is Rhett Schlabach and I graduated from SLU in 2023. I attended IgnatianQ last year, and I currently work as a Data Coordinator for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. I had a wonderful time at IgnatianQ last year and I'm so excited for it to come to St. Louis! It is a great way to build community with other LGBT people but also other members of your faith community. I'm so happy to be helping this year, and I look forward to seeing what an amazing experience this will be for students.

Beautiii Smith is a sophomore at SLU studying bioethics and health studies on the pre-med track and hopes to go to medical school in the future. She is a St. Louis native, enjoys listening to Taylor Swift and is secretary for the SLU Swift Society. She also involves herself in organizations like Rainbow Alliance and SLU’s LGBTQ+ Policy Pod. Beautiii says that what she looks forward to the most in Ignatian Q is that “students will be able to see the rich culture that St. Louis can present to all people regardless of gender, sexuality, or race. The Midwest is not always the boring, conservative place that everyone thinks it is.”

Ryan Tisdale is a junior from SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice studying public health. He hails from Plainfield, Illinois, and is an active member of the SLU community. He is the president of the Student Government Association (SGA), a resident advisor for the Diversity and Global Citizenship Learning Community, and supports students navigating crises as an office assistant in the Dean of Students Office. Additionally, he volunteers with iFM Community Medicine whose mission is to strengthen underserved communities, one patient at a time, to promote community health. He is thrilled that SLU is hosting Ignatian Q and anticipates a vibrant atmosphere where diverse voices and experiences will be celebrated. He is also excited for the unique opportunity to foster understanding, build connections, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding supporting students who identify as LGBTQ+ at Jesuit schools.

Aubra serves as the Program Coordinator for the Center for Social Action, an instructor for Cura Personalis 1, and the advisor of Billiken 2 Billiken at Saint Louis University. She is a life-long Billiken, graduating with both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Communication ('21, '23) from SLU. In her job role, Aubra passionately spearheads diverse programs, including co-leading Queer History Month, aimed at fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Her vision for Ignatian Q revolves around creating a space where authenticity thrives, emphasizing the crucial need to loudly celebrate and radically love Queer students, marking a significant chapter in SLU and AJCU history. Aubra is SLU-per excited for Ignatian Q 2024!

Patrick works as the Director of Pastoral Formation in the Division for Mission and Identity. Prior to his current role, he spent 15 years in Campus Ministry at SLU, including 5 years serving as the organizer of their LGBTQ+ Retreat. He also teaches in the Department of Theological Studies and advises SLU's Muslim Student Association and Pakistani Student Association. He hopes that Ignatian Q will be a celebration of the gift that LGBTQ+ students are to Jesuit higher education, and that participants will feed one another's hearts and imaginations to build campuses that celebrate and support queer flourishing. Outside of SLU, Patrick loves to cook and make a mess in his woodworking shop.