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Friday, February 1, 2008 Visit Loyola's official MySpace profile at: www.myspace.com/loyolauniversitychicago. IN THIS ISSUE:
Check Out the Study Abroad Fairs
Stay Up Late at the All-NighterGo to the Stayin' Up Late All-Nighter 2008 on February 1 from 9 p.m. - 4 a.m. in Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU). Enjoy laser tag, live band karaoke, a Guitar Hero contest, bingo, movies, a cartoonist, a mechanical bull, a performance by hypnotist Chris Carter and more. Pizza will be provided, and there will be numerous prizes and giveaways. To learn more, contact Kierstn Stewart at: kstewa5@luc.edu. This event is sponsored by the Loyola University Programming Board. Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday at CFSUThe Chicago Bears may not be going all the way this year, but there's still a good time to be had! Come to CFSU and Zip's on February 3 at 2 p.m. to watch the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots. View the pre-game shows, enjoy free food and drinks, and participate in a football squares competition to win great prizes. Admission is free, but students must register for football squares in advance at the CFSU Info Desk. For more information, contact Bryan Goodwin at: 773.508.8641; or e-mail: bgoodwin@luc.edu. This event is sponsored by CFSU and the Union Programming Board. Take Advantage of Business Month Career PanelsAttend one of several panels that will be held in February as part of Business Month. Loyola will host several panels featuring industry professionals who will provide students with summaries of their educational backgrounds, reflections on the current job market, information about different career paths and insight about what to expect after graduation. The panel schedule is as follows:
Go to Ash Wednesday ServicesMark the beginning of the Lenten season by participating in Ash Wednesday services on February 6. Loyola is offering multiple liturgies at the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses throughout the day. For a complete schedule, go to: LUC.edu/sacramental_life/Ash_Wednesday.shtml. Reserve Tickets for The Burial at ThebesPlan to attend a production of The Burial at Thebes, which runs from February 7 - 17. Performances will be held in the Mullady Memorial Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday afternoons. Tickets are $15 for the general public; $10 for faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for students and seniors; and $6 for Loyola students with a student I.D. For more information and to reserve tickets, call: 773.508.3847; or visit: LUC.edu/theatre. Find Out About Upcoming Career EventsCheck out the "Call to Serve" Career Fair on February 7 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Co-sponsored by the Career Development Center and University Ministry, this event gives Loyola students and alumni an opportunity to explore their calling to be of service to the world. Participating organizations include a wide variety of non-profit groups (secular and religious), traditional employers and postgraduate volunteer service programs for both full-time job and internship opportunities. For a list of participating employers, go to: LUC.edu/career/fairs.shtml.
Purchase Tickets for the Gala di San ValentinoGet tickets for the Gala di San Valentino, which will be held February 8 from 8 p.m. - midnight at the Drake Hotel. Buses will depart from Loyola on the East side of the Gentile Center at 7:30 p.m. on the night of the event. Dinner will be provided, and semi-formal attire is required. Tickets cost $20 for singles and $30 per couple, and are currently on sale at the CFSU Info Desk. This event is sponsored by the Italian Club and cosponsored by the French Club and Student Activity Fund. For more information, contact Yolanda Miroballi, President of the Italian Club, at: ymiroba@luc.edu. Save the Date for Summer Sessions RegistrationFigure out what classes you'd like to take this summer and prepare for registration beginning February 11. Also, consider studying abroad in one of several countries, including France, Spain and Tunisia. Or, go to the Rome Center or The Beijing Center. Apply as soon as possible, as programs may fill early, but no later than March 14. For more information about study abroad, visit: LUC.edu/studyabroad/summer.shtml. You may also check with your school or college for other summer study abroad opportunities.
Be Aware of Graduation FeesDuring the month of January, the Bursar's office will assess a $60 fee to undergraduate students who have earned 90 credit hours and are approaching graduation. The graduation fee covers the cost of the diploma and cover, program expenses, mailing fees and other incidental expenses associated with graduation. All graduates are listed in the commencement program must pay the fee, regardless of attendance at the ceremony. For more information, go to: LUC.edu/bursar/grad_fee.shtml. Apply to the Catalyst Leadership ProgramApply before February 15 to take part in the Catalyst Leadership Program. This event, happening on February 23 from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Coffey Hall's McCormick Lounge, will help you:
The Catalyst Program is sponsored by the Department of Student Leadership Development and facilitated by LeaderShape, an organization devoted to improving leadership on college campuses. Prepare for the Room Reapplication ProcessLook for on-campus housing applications and contracts in campus mailboxes on February 14, along with reapplication information packets. A non-refundable $500 deposit must be submitted with your housing contract in the form of a check or money order made out to Loyola University Chicago.
Attend the First-Generation DinnerParticipate in the First-Generation Dinner on February 21 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 25 E. Pearson, Suite 1255. Cosponsored by the Office of First-Year Experience, Alumni Relations and the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, this dinner will connect first-generation college students with Loyola alumni who were the first in their families to graduate from college. This event is open to first-generation students in every grade level. Participants must RSVP by February 18 by contacting Bridget Wesley at: 773.508.2814; or e-mailing: bwesley@luc.edu. Become a Summer Orientation LeaderThe Office of Student Activities and Orientation is seeking orientation leaders for Summer 2008. As the student leaders for Discover Loyola, Loyola's summer orientation program, orientation leaders help prepare first-year and transfer students for their transition to Loyola. The team also assists during Welcome Week and participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of all related activities and programming.
Submit Applications for LULAB ScholarshipsApply for one of three Loyola University Latino Alumni Board (LULAB) scholarships by March 17. The Enrique "Rick" Guerrero Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who have demonstrated significant academic accomplishments and service to the Loyola and/or Latino community. The Jose Jamie Esparza Graduate/Professional School Scholarship is open to high-achieving students enrolled in graduate or professional school. The Eric Solorio Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated significant academic accomplishments and are pursuing careers in law enforcement. To learn more about these scholarships and download applications, visit: LUC.edu/finaid/scholarships_loyola.shtml#lulabs. Enter the Student Promise Video and Essay ContestsSubmit a video or essay that brings Loyola's Student Promise to life! The Student Promise was drafted by a committee consisting primarily of students and is intended to unite all students around the characteristics that set Loyola students apart from students at other institutions. The Student Promise is a symbol of empowerment, pride and personal accountability. To read the full text of the Student Promise, visit: LUC.edu/thestudentpromise.
Learn About Undergraduate Research OpportunitiesParticipate in the Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP), which administers all undergraduate research opportunities at Loyola. Undergraduate research distinguishes students for future opportunities in graduate or professional school, as well as potential career opportunities. LUROP participants:
Undergraduate students interested in conducting research and working with a faculty mentor can apply to take advantage of the following opportunities:
Participate in BASICS and Receive a Best Buy Gift CardThe Wellness Center invites freshmen male students who drink alcohol to participate in Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), an individual program that helps students find ways to experience less of the "not so good" things about drinking. BASICS gives personalized feedback about your drinking without telling you what to do. Students will receive a $25 Best Buy gift card after completing two confidential 50-minute BASICS sessions. To sign up, e-mail: basics@luc.edu; or call Kristi Kattapong at: 773.508.2676. Read Life at Loyola BlogsLife at Loyola This Week:
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Attend the Study Abroad Fairs on February 6 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Quinlan Life Sciences Center, and on February 7 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Terry Student Center. Learn about Loyola's John Felice Rome Center, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies and more than 60 different programs in 29 countries around the world. Meet with program representatives and past participants; get information and applications; and enter a raffle to win an iPod nano. To learn more about study abroad options, call: 773.508.7706;