On April 1, 2025, Loyola hosted its first annual Bloom Festival to honor former Loyola student Kendall Daigle, who passed away in 2014 at age 19. Daigle was an English student who adored art and poetry. 

The Bloom Festival was organized by Daigle’s family and Loyola staff and was held in front of Monroe Hall, around the tree sculpture erected in Daigle’s honor.  Students read poetry and performed original music, and food was provided by Empanola. Several crafting tables were set up throughout the event, all decorated in pink to match Daigle’s poetry book posthumously created by her parents. 

Attendees could print a design on their very own Bloom Festival t-shirt, as well as make collages, poems, friendship bracelets, and prints. The festival was free to attend, and student volunteers helped with every aspect, from the tech crew for the soundstage to the setup and takedown of various craft tables. 

Attendees could take free copies of Daigle’s book from the tree sculpture, as well as small pink journals with prompts on every page.