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Apply for Financial Assistance

Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online before March 1, Loyola's financial assistance priority application date. Continuing undergraduate students who do not meet the March 1 priority application date may be considered for campus-based assistance only as funds are available. To meet the March 1 priority date, submit your FAFSA online by February 29. In order to submit the FAFSA online, you will need either a completed FASFA on the Web Worksheet or your completed 2007 federal tax return (if you haven't filed your 2007 tax return yet, use your 2006 tax return). You will also need all of your W-2 forms, interest statements, and any other necessary bank or asset account statements. To learn more about filing the FAFSA online, go to: LUC.edu/finaid/steps_file_FAFSA.shtml.

For real-time help as you complete the FAFSA at home, call the Office of Student Financial Assistance's (OSFA) FAFSA Hotline at: 773.508.7760. The Hotline will be available February 23 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you need help when the FAFSA Hotline is unavailable, call the Hub at: 773.508.7700.

If you or your family has extraordinary financial circumstances that are not evident in the FASFA information (i.e., recent job loss, excessive medical expenses, private elementary or high school tuition), you can submit a Special Circumstance Appeal to request that OSFA review your specific situation. Appeal forms are available at: LUC.edu/finaid.

For more information, e-mail OSFA at: lufinaid@luc.edu.

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 contract 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.

No Shuttle and 8-Ride Service During Spring Break

Spring Break will be held March 3 - 7. The last day of campus shuttle service before Spring Break is February 29. The shuttle will resume normal operating hours on March 10. The last night of 8-Ride service before Spring Break is February 28. 8-Ride will resume normal operating hours on March 9. For more information about getting around Loyola, visit: LUC.edu/transportation.

Academics

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, urban issues, 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 (CEL) to learn more and apply by March 1. To learn more, contact CEL Director Patrick Green at: pgreen@luc.edu; or 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

Reserve Tickets for Big Love

Attend a performance of Big Love, which runs through February 24 in Loyola's Studio Theatre. The play tells the ancient story of 50 brides who rebel against their arranged marriages to 50 grooms. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday afternoon. Tickets are $6 apiece and can be reserved by calling: 773.508.3847; or online at: http://sabo.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=LUC.

See a Performance of The Vagina Monologues

Get tickets to The Vagina Monologues, with performances February 22 - 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 Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU). All proceeds from the show will benefit Rape Victim Advocates and the Porchlight Foundation.

Enjoy Performances by the Loyola Orchestra and Jazz Band

Go to a combined concert featuring the Loyola Orchestra and Jazz Band on February 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Mundelein Auditorium. The theme of the concert is "Classics: Original and Transformed." Orchestra selections will include a movement from Mozart's Concerto for Harp and Flute, Beethoven's Creatures of Prometheus Overture and two movements from Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2. The Jazz Band will perform standard and classic jazz works including pieces by George Gershwin, Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis. Admission to the concert is free. For more information, contact Jennifer Martin at: jmart22@luc.edu.

Learn About Loyola's EMS Program

Attend a meeting to learn about Loyola's new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program on February 26 at 7 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, Room 142. This volunteer program will be staffed by students who currently possess EMT-B certification in the state of Illinois. EMS students will respond to any Campus Safety call that involves a person who is sick or injured. The EMS students will provide first-aid and stay on the scene until paramedics arrive. Any students who are already certified EMTs and those who are interested in becoming certified are invited to attend this general information session. To learn more, contact Tim Cunningham, Student Community Liason Officer, at: 773.508.2462.

Join the Guild for the Blind's Young Professional Board

Attend a start-up meeting for the Guild for the Blind's Young Professional Board on February 27 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at The Kerryman, located at 661 N. Clark St. The Guild for the Blind has been working with adults with vision loss for 60 years. The Young Professional Board is a new venture targeted toward young people who want to make a difference. To learn more, visit: http://guildfortheblind.org/YPB; or contact Sarah Fortini at: sfortini@luc.edu.

Go to a Presentation Featuring Arianna Huffington

Listen to a presentation given by Arianna Huffington on February 27 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Alumni Gym. Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a nationally syndicated columnist and author of 11 books. She is also co-host of Left, Right and Center, a public radio roundtable program. This event is sponsored by the Loyola University Campus Democrats Organization. For more information, contact Mark Arnold at: marnol5@luc.edu.

Check Out the "Winter Soundscapes" Concert

Attend "Winter Soundscapes," a combined concert featuring the Loyola Wind Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Chorus and Chamber Choir on February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Mundelein Auditorium. Musical selections will include Mozart's "Regina Coeli," Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess" and Daniel Bukvich's "Voodoo." Admission to the concert is free. For more information, contact Jennifer Martin at: jmart22@luc.edu.

View a Ralph Arnold Exhibit

Check out the "Ralph Arnold Unmasked: From Pop to Political" exhibit, which opens at the Crown Center Gallery on February 27 at 5 p.m. and runs through April 4. The exhibit features more than 60 works of art from Arnold's estate, including collages, paintings, prints and handmade books. Admission to the exhibit is free. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call: 773.508.7510.

Experience the African Arts Festival

Go to the African Arts Festival on February 27 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU). Sponsored by the African Student Alliance, this event will feature Senegalese food, music, crafts and art exhibits. The purpose of the festival is to celebrate Black History Month and the African culture. For more information, e-mail Khady Diange at: kdiagne@luc.edu.

Perform at an Event Celebrating International Endeavors

Contribute to 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. Students are invited to perform at the event in the form of skits, slide shows or songs. Each performance should focus on various cultures represented by Loyola students. Example topics include:

• Experiences of the global nomad
• Stories about your life in your home country that influence you in your studies
• Tales about your experiences studying abroad
• Clashes of culture

Attend the Black Women's Retreat

Go to the 2008 Black Women's Retreat on March 15 - 16. Sponsored by the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, this two-day retreat is themed "Our Journey Towards Success" and will help participants nurture the physical, mental, emotional, professional, academic and communal aspects of being Black women at Loyola. Applications are available in the Student Diversity Office in the CFSU, Room 109, and online at: LUC.edu/diversity. For more information, e-mail Shelena Johnson at: sjohn21@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.

ETC.

Take a Survey About Your Eating Habits

The Wellness Center is offering a free online mental health survey on eating habits between February 24 and March 1. The survey is being offered in conjunction with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and deals with eating habits, weight and body image. The survey is confidential and offers immediate feedback and assistance, if needed. To access the survey, go to: LUC.edu/wellness/mental_health.shtml. For more information, contact Emily Knotek at: eknotek@luc.edu.

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.

Become a Summer 2008 Orientation Leader

The Office of Student Activities and Orientation (SAO) 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.

Orientation leader applications are available at the following locations:

• CFSU Information Desk
• Office of Student Activities and Orientation, CFSU Room LL39
• Department of Student Life, CFSU Room 100
• Office of Academic Advising and Services, Sullivan Center, Second floor
• Terry Student Center, Room 315

Prepare for a Safe Spring Break

Wellness Center Advocates encourage students to have a fun and safe spring break. If you choose to drink, set a safe limit and never leave your drink unattended. If you plan to be outdoors, use SPF-15 sunscreen and wear sunglasses. Also, watch out for your friends: don't leave a friend alone or with someone they don't know. Pick up a free Safe Spring Break Kit in Damen Hall on February 27. For more tips and information on making safe choices, visit: LUC.edu/wellness.

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 a Focus Group and Receive a Best Buy Gift Card

The Wellness Center invites freshmen male students who drink alcohol to participate in a focus group about drinking. All focus groups are confidential and will last one hour. Participants will receive free food and $20 Best Buy gift cards. To learn more, go to: LUC.edu/wellness/pdfs/freshfocusgrp.doc.

Create a Logo for "Take Back the Night"

The Wellness Center is sponsoring a logo contest for the Third Annual "Take Back the Night" March, which will be held April 11 as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week. "Take Back the Night" inspires women and men to confront violence and let their voices be heard. The winning logo will appear on all promotional materials for the event, including T-shirts, buttons, flyers and posters. All logo designs must be submitted electronically in JPG or GIF format. Entries must be received by March 14 and can be e-mailed to: kcross2@luc.edu.

Get Important Updates from USGA

Check out the latest issue of The Informer, which is the official newsletter for Unified Student Government Association (USGA). Get important updates from various USGA committees and learn how you can get involved. The Informer is available online at: LUC.edu/orgs/usga.

Read Life at Loyola Blogs

Life at Loyola This Week:

• Jake Giles and Michelle Leahy reflect on the NIU tragedy.
• Laura Burns climbs a mountain and cheers for the Giants.
• Jacob Munoz plays soccer at Halas.
• Zach Waickman calls for a new kind of presidential candidate.

Life at Loyola Quote of the Week:

"I know there's nothing I can say or do to compensate for the lives lost in yesterday's tragedy. However, I want to say to the students and staff of NIU—stay strong and keep the memory of those who lost their lives in your hearts and thoughts, and also think of those who were injured. My thoughts are most certainly with all of you, and to all of the friends and families of the victims of this senseless act of violence."

- Jake Giles

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.