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Reapply for On-Campus Housing

Participate in the room reapplication process to secure on-campus housing for the 2008 - 2009 academic year. All students currently living on campus should check their campus mailboxes for housing contracts and reapplication information. Students currently living in upper-class residence halls must turn in their contracts and a $500 non-refundable, non-transferable housing prepayment at the Simpson Residence Life Office by February 22. Student currently living in first-year residence halls must turn in their contracts and a $500 non-refundable, non-transferable housing prepayment at the Regis Hall Seminar Room between February 25 - 29.

The $500 non-refundable, non-transferable housing deposit must be submitted with your housing contract in the form of a check or money order made out to Loyola University Chicago. Credit card payments or cash will not be accepted. Selection of rooms will be made in order of lottery numbers

Loyola requires all unmarried undergraduate students under the age of 21 to live on campus during their freshmen and sophomore year, unless they live at home with a parent or legal guardian. Sophomores may live in Baumhart, Fairfield, Fordham, Georgetown, Holy Cross, Marquette, Rockhurst, Seattle and Xavier Halls. Juniors and seniors are not required to live on campus, so there is no need to apply for an exemption from the housing requirement. Juniors and seniors intending to live on campus may live in Santa Clara, Fordham and Baumhart Halls, and in single rooms in Holy Cross Hall.

For more information about the room reapplication process, visit: LUC.edu/reslife.

Register for Summer Sessions

Registration for Summer Sessions is now open. Choose from more than 250 courses offered in four convenient sessions. Also, consider studying abroad in one of several countries, including France, Spain and Tunisia. Or, go to the Rome Center or The Beijing Center. Start the application process today! Completed application packets must be submitted by 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.

Tell high-school sophomores or juniors that they can earn college credit early with Loyola's new Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars program. More information is available at: LUC.edu/summerscholars.

Submit Damen Award Nominations

Turn in your nominations for the 2008 Damen Awards before February 25 at 5 p.m. Named for Loyola's founder, Arnold Damen, S.J., the Damen Awards honor full-time undergraduate students and student organizations that are committed to Jesuit ideals and are sources of inspiration and leadership to the Loyola community. These students and organizations have led other students in spirit, motivation and purpose. Damen Awardees are students and organizations displaying exemplary leadership in the Loyola undergraduate community, living their lives in the spirit of Loyola and lighting the way for other students to follow.

Voting for individual and organization finalists is open to all Loyola undergraduate students, faculty and staff. For more information about the Damen Awards or to download a nomination form, visit: LUC.edu/damenawards.

Academics

Go to Internship Information Sessions

Are you planning to apply for an academic internship for course credit in Summer or Fall 2008? Then check out one of the Internship Information Sessions sponsored by the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL):

• February 20, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Life Sciences Building, Room 212
• February 21, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Life Sciences Building, Room 312

Enter an International Experience Essay Contest

Participate in an essay contest that is being held in conjunction with an event celebrating international endeavors at Loyola on April 11. Sponsored by the Graduate School and the Office for International Programs, the celebration will create awareness of what Loyola graduate students are learning and contributing in the service of our global community. The essay contest is open to graduate students (including international students) who are engaged in learning in a global perspective or who have studied abroad. All essays must be no more than three pages in length and should focus on how your international experience has affected you as a person and allowed you to make a difference in the world. Four essays will be selected, and the winners will receive a cash award and present their essays at the celebration.

All entries are due by March 1 and may be e-mailed to Marcela Gallegos at: mgalle2@luc.edu; or Mary Theis at: mtheis@luc.edu.

Meet Upcoming LUROP Application Deadlines

Participate in the Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP), which administers all undergraduate research opportunities at Loyola. The deadline for many opportunities is March 1, so apply now! Undergraduate research distinguishes students for future opportunities in graduate or professional school, as well as potential career opportunities. LUROP participants:

• Build relationships with faculty mentors in their field of study and participate in faculty research projects.
• Learn how research skills may be applied to solve real world problems.
• Acquire knowledge and skills that prepare them for graduate school.
• Publish and/or present findings at academic conferences.

Live and Study on Capitol Hill

Apply for Loyola's Washington, D.C., Semester by March 1 and spend a semester or summer in Washington, D.C., studying and working as a congressional intern in the world of government and politics. Through an agreement with Marquette University's Les Aspin Center for Government, Loyola undergraduates may participate in an internship program in Washington, D.C. Students gain experience working in the offices of members of Congress, administrative agencies or other placements. More than 100 Loyola students have participated in this program during the last 10 years.

Interns register at Loyola for up to six credit hours of a supervised internship and also take courses in political science, theology and the arts, earning a total of 18 credit hours during the semester program. The internship program is also offered during the summer, where students earn a total of six credit hours (including one course). All courses are comparable to Loyola's and carry Loyola credit. Students take classes at the Aspin Center, located just three blocks from the Capitol. Apartment housing is available at the Aspin Center.

Meet with a staff member in the Center for Experiential Learning to learn more and apply by March 1. Attend an Information Session on February 20 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, Room 212, or on February 21 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, Room 312. To learn more, visit: LUC.edu/aspin.

Discover Summer 2008 Service-Learning Courses

Get "real world" experience and develop new skills while serving in the community. The Center for Experiential Learning (CEL) is sponsoring the following electives during Summer Sessions 2008:

• UNIV 290-001: Seminar in Community-based Service and Leadership (Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Lake Shore Campus)
• UNIV 390-001: Internship Seminar: Organizational Change and Community Leadership (Thursdays, 4:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Lake Shore Campus)

Activities

Attend the Mass for College Students

Go to the 9th Annual Mass for College Students with Cardinal Francis George and Bishop J. Peter Sartain on February 15 in Madonna della Strada Chapel. Confessions will be held at 6 p.m. with Mass following at 7 p.m. A reception in Simpson Lounge will follow the Mass. To learn more, call: 773.508.2089.

Escape From the Cold at the Late Night Luau

Attend the Late Night Luau on February 15 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. in Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU). The event will feature an automated surf board, karaoke, an authentic Hawaiian band, contests and great food, including a roasted pig. The Luau is sponsored by Union Programming Board. To learn more, contact Bryan Goodwin at: bgoodwin@luc.edu.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Fashion/Step Show

Go to the Black Cultural Center's Fashion/Step Show on February 16 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. in the Rambler Room. This event presents fashion and the art of dance from the point of view of Loyola's African American students. Free tickets are available at the CFSU Info Desk, and students are limited to one ticket apiece. For more information, e-mail: blackculturalcenter_loyolau@yahoo.com.

Ski and Snowboard at Devil's Head Resort

Purchase tickets for a ski trip to Devil's Head Resort on February 16. Participants will depart from the east side of the Gentile Center at 7 a.m. and arrive at the ski resort in Merrimac, WI, at approximately 10:30 a.m. for a full day of skiing and snowboarding. The bus will leave Devil's Head at 5:30 p.m. and arrive back at Loyola by 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the CFSU Info Desk. The ticket price includes transportation, lift ticket, rentals and lessons (if needed). A full information packet will be given out at the time of ticket purchase. The ski trip is sponsored by Campus Recreation. For more information, contact April Boulter at: aboulte@luc.edu.

Enjoy Breakfast with a Congressman

Get a free breakfast and listen to a presentation given by Congressman Mark Kirk as part of the Corporate Values Breakfast Series on February 18 from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in Kasbeer Hall. The topic of the lecture is "Cleaning Up the Congress: Earmarks and Ethics." Admission is free, but registration is required by calling Andrew Kenealy at: 773.508.8349; or e-mailing: akeneal@luc.edu. The breakfast is sponsored by the Center for Ethics.

Partake in Action Week

Join the Loyola Anti-Racism Movement (Loyola A.R.M.) for the Action Week kickoff on February 18 at 2 p.m. in CFSU. Loyola A.R.M. is a coalition of students seeking to address racial discrimination on campus. Action Week was created in hopes of bringing university administrators and members of the student body together to address racial issues. The kickoff event will feature professors and students speaking about their experiences with racism at Loyola. For more information, contact Lilangel Logan at: llogan2@luc.edu.

Connect with the Campus Activity Network

Get help with your student organization from the Campus Activity Network (CAN), which can help you recruit new members, plan great events and run more effectively. CAN recently convinced Unified Student Government Association (USGA) to add $40,000 to the Student Activity Fund, which means more funding for your organization! Come to the next CAN meeting on February 18 at 7 p.m. in the USGA office in the lower level of CFSU. To learn more, contact Courtney Lambert at: clambe4@luc.edu; or Daniel Kleinman at: dklein2@luc.edu.

Take Advantage of Upcoming Career Events

Participate in Mock Interviews, which will be held February 19 - 21 in the Sullivan Center, Room 295. Practice your interviewing skills in a 30-minute mock interview with company recruiters and employer representatives to receive expert feedback on your interview style and resume. Students must register to participate in this event by logging into eRecruiting, selecting "Individual Schedules" in the calendar box, choosing "Loyola University Chicago: Mock Interviews" and uploading a resume into the "Documents" section.

Attend a Career Self-Assessment Workshop (C-SAW), which is designed to help students make decisions about majors and careers using self-assessment inventories. To participate in a C-SAW, you must first meet with a career counselor in a walk-in or formal appointment, and also complete two self-assessment inventories. For more information, contact Cam Helkowski at: 773.508.2877; or e-mail: chelkow@luc.edu.

Find Out About Social Advocacy Week Events

Attend presentations and discussions during Loyola's Social Advocacy Week. Scheduled events include:

• February 20: Roundtable discussions focusing on social justice and public policy, 1 p.m., 25 E. Pearson, Room 727
• February 21: Presentation and discussion about Medicaid reimbursement bill, 5 p.m., Rubloff Auditorium
• February 25: Presentation and discussion about getting involved in the political process, 5:30 p.m., 25 E. Pearson, Room 727
• February 27: Trip to Springfield. For more information and to sign up for the trip, contact Juby Chacko at: jchack1@luc.edu.

Apply to the Catalyst Leadership Program

Submit applications before February 21 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:

• Discover what it means to take your own path in life.
• Examine how your interests and values align with your actions.
• Learn how to connect with and contribute to organizations you care about.
• Challenge yourself and your organizations to create new opportunities.
• Design an action plan for being a catalyst in your personal and professional life.
• Plan to make a positive impact on the world.

Sign Up for the First-Generation Dinner

Go to 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.

See a Performance of The Vagina Monologues

Get tickets to The Vagina Monologues, with performances February 21 - 23 at 8 p.m. in the Mullady Memorial Theatre. Sponsored by Gannon Scholars, this award-winning play focuses on women, sexuality, violence and love. Tickets are $7 for members of the Loyola community and $9 general admission. To purchase tickets, stop by the theatre box office in CFSU. All proceeds from the show will benefit Rape Victim Advocates and the Porchlight Foundation.

Learn a Structured Brainstorming Technique

Go to a brainstorming workshop on February 21 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Maguire Hall, Room 140. Dr. Dow Scott and Dr. Suzy Fox will demonstrate how to effectively how to use the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). After learning about this skill, participate in a brainstorming session on how to improve and advertise Loyola's Human Resource Management program. Pizza and refreshments will be served. This workshop is sponsored by the Human Resource Student Association. For more information, contact Apeksha Poojary at: apoojary@luc.edu.

Check Out the "Last Lecture" Series

Go to the "Last Lecture" Series featuring Father Jerry Overbeck on February 21 at 7 p.m. in the Terry Student Center, Rooms 303 - 304. Father Overbeck was asked, "If you had one last chance to address students, what would you say?" Come and hear his response! Refreshments will be served. To learn more, e-mail Ann Marie Morgan at: amorga3@luc.edu.

Reflect at the Collegiate Fourth Retreat

Attend the Collegiate Fourth, a Kairos-inspired retreat, on February 22 at 6 p.m. in the Regis Multipurpose Room. Enjoy food and reflection as we focus on the theme "Obstacles to God's Love and Friendship." To learn more, contact Elizabeth Beldon at: ebeldon@luc.edu.

Buy Discount Tickets to an Apollo Chorus Concert

Attend the Apollo Chorus of Chicago's first annual Choral Classics Concert on March 2 at 3 p.m. at the Harris Theater, located at 205 E. Randolph. Tickets are $20 each, but the Chorus is offering a 20% discount to Loyola students. To reserve tickets, call: 312.427.5620; and give the discount code "Loyola." For more information, e-mail Leigh Petersen at: lpetersen1@luc.edu.

Volunteer on St. Baldrick's Day

Raise money for a good cause by participating in the Second Annual St. Baldrick's Day Celebration on March 25. Sponsored by Loyola and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, this event benefits the St. Baldrick's Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Hair loss is a common part of the chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients, and St. Baldrick's Day allows people to show support for those in need. Participants seek donations from family and friends and then get their heads shaved at the event. Sign up now and start raising money! Organizations can sign up as teams and compete against each other. Register for the event at: www.stbaldricks.org/get_involved/shavee.html. For more information, e-mail Patrick Hogan at: phogan@luc.edu.

Consider Joining a Christian Life Community

Learn about Christian Life Communities (CLCs) at Loyola. Sponsored by University Ministry and the Ignatian Spiritual Life Team, CLCs meet weekly to help students find God in all things and discover personal callings in life. Join a CLC to meet new friends, discuss spiritual issues and put faith into action through service work. CLC registration forms are available at the ministry offices in the Mundelein Center, Simpson Hall and CFSU. For more information, contact Matthew "Jake" Jacobson at: mjacob6@luc.edu.

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Get Free HIV/STI Testing

Free HIV/STI testing will be offered on February 21 from 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Wellness Center. Space is limited, and testing is available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, e-mail: aeische@luc.edu.

Fill Out a Survey on Socially Responsible Investing

Take part in an online survey about socially responsible investing (SRI). In 2006, Loyola's Board of Trustees responded to students and other members of the Loyola community who expressed concerns about the university's holdings in companies and their role of capital in creating financial and society value. The Shareholder Advocacy Committee (SAC) was established in Spring 2007 to deliberate SRI issues confronting the university as an investor. SAC will engage with companies—through an approach centered on advocacy—in discussions concerning their practices and policies (i.e., letters of concern, inquiries); join forces with other like-minded advocacy groups in initiatives to effect positive change; advise on the voting of the university's shares; and serve the university as a resource for information on social responsibility and corporate governance.

SAC is currently working on developing an agenda and initiatives for the upcoming year, and seeks input from the Loyola community on areas of SRI concern to help guide focus and initiatives on issues that may pertain to the university's investments. Please complete the SRI survey, available at: https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio5/s?s=7810. This survey will be posted until February 29 at 5 p.m., and the results will be shared at SAC's first community meeting on April 3.

To learn more about SAC, visit: LUC.edu/sac.

Purchase the Rest of your Spring Semester Books

In preparation for the Summer and Fall Semesters, Loyola bookstores will begin returning unsold Spring Semester textbooks to publishers on March 3. Please purchase any textbooks you may need for the Spring Semester prior to this date.

Remember to sell your used textbooks back to the bookstore at the end of the semester. If your book is being used in an upcoming semester, you will receive 50% of the purchase price.

Participate in BASICS and Receive a Best Buy Gift Card

The 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 Blogs

Life at Loyola This Week:

• New blogger Jacob Munoz networks.
• Jennie Kuckertz hits the St. Valentine's Day Gala.
• Jake Giles analyzes the passive-aggressive roommate relationship.
• Julie Foubert raises the roof at the Information Commons.
• Jay Mathur fact checks the Italian version of Trivial Pursuit.

Life at Loyola Quote of the Week:

"So when you're wondering if you're going to survive this week of all the homework you have, or feeling bad about friends, family, or whatever, or even when you're feeling on top of the world, and you're hoping that feeling lasts forever: remember how small this stuff will be in just a few years."

- Julie Foubert

Contact Us

For help or more information, please contact:

Student Life Office: Centennial Forum, Room 100, Lake Shore Campus; phone: 773.508.8840; or Terry Student Center, Water Tower Campus; phone: 312.915.6642.

The Hub: Sullivan Center for Student Services, 6339 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Shore Campus; phone: 773.508.7700; or Lobby, 25 E. Pearson, Water Tower Campus; phone: 312.915.7344; e-mail: onestop@luc.edu.

Loyola Focus: E-mail: loyolafocus@luc.edu; visit: LUC.edu/focus.