Sign Up for Loyola Alert

Register for the new Loyola Alert, a special service that provides personal notifications to members of the Loyola community in the event of potentially life-threatening emergencies. Loyola Alert will send brief voice and/or text messages to personal cell phones, land lines and e-mail addresses that are registered to receive this special service. (Note that emergency messages are automatically sent to all LUC e-mail addresses and campus phone numbers; no registration is required to receive these basic communications.) Examples of emergencies during which Loyola Alert may be used include, but are not limited to: barricade/hostage incident, widespread and threatening weather incidents, national civil emergencies, terrorist or other violent acts, and health emergencies as ordered by public health authorities. Students should register for Loyola Alert at: LUC.edu/alert.

Meet the Late/Change Registration Deadline

The last day of late/change registration is Monday, January 21. The Office of Academic Advising and Services (OAAS) will be closed January 21 is observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. To add or drop a class, log into your LOCUS account. If you have any questions and need to speak with an academic advisor, visit OAAS in the Sullivan Center for Student Services, Room 260, on Friday, January 18, or Tuesday, January 22. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/advisingservices.

Note Shuttle and 8-Ride Service Schedule

No shuttle bus service is offered on January 21 because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Shuttle service will resume normal operating hours on January 22.

Loyola's shuttle service is supplemental to the CTA. If shuttle lines are long, use alternate means of transportation:

• Red Line El from Loyola Station to Chicago Station or toward the Loop. Available 24/7.
  
• Bus 147 Outer Drive Express to Michigan/ Congress. Buses run every 5 - 10 minutes. Pick-ups are at the Loyola Red Line Station and on Sheridan Road in front of Simpson and at Kenmore; Water Tower Campus drop-offs are at Michigan and Pearson.
  
    - Weekdays: 4:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    - Saturdays: 5:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    - Sundays: 7:10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  

The 8-Ride Program provides free transportation to and from the Lake Shore Campus and off-campus student residences in the surrounding Rogers Park area. (For a map of specific 8-Ride boundaries, visit: LUC.edu/transportation/8ride.shtml.) 8-Ride is available from 6:30 p.m. - 2:15 a.m., seven days a week, during the regular academic year when classes are in session. The 8-Ride Program is for your protection and safety. You may transport as much luggage as you can fit on your lap. Transporting alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited. You must show a valid Loyola Campus Card (student I.D.) to the driver in order to use the 8-Ride service.

For more information about getting around Loyola, visit: LUC.edu/transportation.

Celebrate Safely Over the Holiday Weekend

Loyola's Safety Net Coalition encourages students to make smart decisions about drinking over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. The best way to avoid dangerous situations is not to drink. If you are under 21 years of age, drinking is illegal. If you do decide to drink, follow these tips to help stay safe:

• Limit yourself to one drink per hour.
• Avoid drinking games.
• Make sure no one goes to or from a party alone.
• Never drink and drive, and always carry extra money for cab fare.
• Get a new beverage if you leave yours unattended or aren't sure which drink is yours.

To learn more, check out the Choice. Control. Character. Website at: LUC.edu/ccc.

Be Aware of a Scheduled Internet Outage

Internet access at Loyola will be unavailable intermittently January 21 between 12:01 a.m. - 6 a.m. because of network maintenance. This outage affects on-campus Internet access as well as remote access to GroupWise and the university's Website. For more information, contact David E. Wieczorek at: dwieczo@luc.edu.

Take Part in Welcome Back Week Activities

Participate in Welcome Back Week events through January 21. Scheduled activities include an ice skating party, a Chicago Bulls game, a ski trip, NFL Championship Sunday, movie night and Loyola athletic events. For a complete schedule of activities, go to: LUC.edu/studentlife.

Participate in Martin Luther King, Jr. Events

Prayer Luncheon
Commemorate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. at a prayer luncheon on January 22 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Kasbeer Hall. The event will feature performances by the Seton Academy Gospel Choir and Band. No RSVP is required, and admission to the luncheon is free. To learn more, contact Kevin Huie at: 773.508.3335; or e-mail: khuie@luc.edu.

Lecture and Award Ceremony
Go to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Amaker Award presentation on January 23 at 5 p.m. in Kasbeer Hall. Keynote speaker David Hall, law professor and former provost at Northeastern University, will present "In Times Like These, We Need a King: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King." After the lecture, the Amaker Award of Excellence will be presented to Law School Dean Emerita Nina S. Appel. A reception will follow the award ceremony. To learn more, contact Elisabeth Brookover at: 312.915.7854.

Celebration with Judge Mathis
Attend the Dreaming of Justice: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on January 23 at 5:15 p.m. in Galvin Auditorium. The event will feature guest speaker Judge Greg Mathis, star of the television show Judge Mathis. Mathis is a former street youth and high-school dropout whose misbehavior eventually brought him before a judge. The judge ordered Mathis to get a GED or face jail time. Mathis obtained his GED and went on to become a committed civil rights activist, public servant and the youngest elected judge in the state of Michigan. This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. For more information, contact Kevin Huie at: 773.508.3335; or e-mail: khuie@luc.edu.

Documentary Film Screening
Join President Garanzini and film director and writer Robin Smith for a screening of Come Walk in My Shoes on January 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Simpson Multipurpose Room. The film follows the Honorable John R. Lewis as he leads colleagues from the House and the Senate on an emotional pilgrimage to sacred sites of the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama. The journey begins in Montgomery, where an 18-year-old Lewis first met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and ends in Selma on the Edmund Pettus Bridge where the future congressman was brutally beaten as he led a march for the right to vote. To learn more about this event, contact Kevin Huie at: 773.508.3335; or e-mail: khuie@luc.edu.

Benefit from Study Skills Workshops

Attend two study skills workshops sponsored by Learning Assistance Services.

Getting Off to a Good Start This Semester
January 22 at 2:30 p.m., Dumbach Hall, Room 236
Learn strategies to improve your study skills before, during and after class to get the most from your courses this semester.

Time Management Workshop
January 29 at 2:30 p.m., Dumbach Hall, Room Hall 236
Discover how to schedule time for regular study, plan for long-term assignments and make time for the many other opportunities available at Loyola. Bring your class syllabi and weekly planner.

For more information and to register for these workshops, visit: LUC.edu/tutoring/workshops.shtml.

Attend the Winter Student Organization Fair

Go to the Winter Student Organization Fair on January 23 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Centennial Forum Student Union. Talk with representatives from more than 100 student organizations and find out how you can get involved. To learn more, call: 773.508.8850; or e-mail: activities@luc.edu.

View a Film About the Garbage Business

Attend a screening of the documentary film Trashed on January 23 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Rubloff Auditorium. Trashed analyzes the effects that waste has on American society and the environment. A panel discussion focusing on research implications for scholars and commercial research firms will be held immediately after the film. Panel participants include:

• Bill Kirkos, director and producer of Trashed
• Margaret Mueller, Leo J. Shapiro & Associates, LLC
• Martina Schmeling, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
• A professor (TBD) from the Department of Marketing, School of Business Administration

Raymond Benton, Jr., will moderate the panel discussion. This event is sponsored by the Department of Marketing in the School of Business Administration. For more information, contact Gina Lettiere at: glettie@luc.edu.

Get Free HIV/STI Testing

The Wellness Center is offering free HIV/STI testing on January 24 from 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Space is limited, and testing will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact the Wellness Center at: 773.508.2530.

Check Out Career Center Events and Services

Visit the Career Development Center during walk-in hours to discuss anything career related. Get help with resume writing, interviewing, job searches, career goals and interests, networking skills, and more. Walk-in advising hours are Monday - Thursday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., in the Sullivan Center, Room 295; and Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., in 1 E. Pearson/Maguire Hall, Room 236.

Participate in a Career Self-Assessment Workshop (C-SAW) through the Career Development Center. This two-part workshop 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 about this workshop, call Cam Helkowski at: 773.508.2877; or e-mail: chelkow@luc.edu.

Go to an information center about Foreign Service opportunities with the U.S. Department of State on January 29 at 3 p.m. in Bremner Lounge. Discover the possibility of a career or an internship across the globe and learn how you can serve as the face of America to the world. Brian Flora, Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat in Residence from the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service, will be on hand to discuss internships and careers. Students must have U.S. citizenship in order to apply. The U.S. Department of State is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply for Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Participate 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:

• 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.

Undergraduate students interested in conducting research and working with a faculty mentor can apply to take advantage of the following opportunities:

• Carbon Scholars : Apply by March 1.
• CUERP Fellowship: Apply by March 1.
• CURL Fellowship: Apply by March 1.
• Mulcahy Scholars: Apply by March 1.
• Provost Fellowship: Apply by March 1.
• Rudis Fellowship: Apply by mid-April.
• WISER: Apply by March 1.

For more information about these programs, visit: LUC.edu/lurop; contact Patrick Green, Ed.D., Center for Experiential Learning, at: 773.508.3945, or e-mail: pgreen@luc.edu; or contact Jessica Horowitz, Ph.D., Office of Research Services, at: 773.508.2476; or e-mail: jhorow@luc.edu.

Register for Group Therapy Sessions at the Wellness Center

Check out new group sessions at the Wellness Center for the Spring Semester. Scheduled group programs include:

• Weekly Mindfulness Meditation: Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., beginning January 28
• Dissertation and Thesis Support Group: Fridays from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., beginning February 1
• Emotional Wellness - Group Therapy Experience: Tuesdays from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., beginning February 4
• Survivors Accepting, Freeing, Empowering and Recovering (S.A.F.E.R.): Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. -
  5:45 p.m., beginning February 13
• Peaceful Mind: Mindfulness Group to Better Manage Feelings of Anxiety or Depression: Tuesdays from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., beginning February 19
• Weight Loss 101 (date and time to be determined)
• Stress Management Clinic (date and time to be determined)

All groups are free to Loyola students. For program details and registration information, contact the Wellness Center at: 773.508.2530; or visit: LUC.edu/wellness/spring.shtml.

Seek Help at the Tutoring Center

Stop by the Tutoring Center, which offers free services to all current Loyola students. The Tutoring Center will open January 22 for the Spring Semester. Regular hours are Monday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Make an appointment by visiting our office in the Sullivan Center for Student Services, Room 245, or by calling: 773.508.7708.

Stop By the Renovated Halas Sports Center

After extensive renovations, the refurbished Halas Sports Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering a 25% discount on new memberships to those who sign up by January 25.

• Stop by Halas to work out, meet new people and have a good time. Membership at Halas is included in all full-time undergraduate student fees, so be sure to check out everything the facility has to offer: cardio and variable-resistance machines, a swimming pool, free weights, basketball and volleyball courts, and saunas. Numerous group fitness and non-credit instructional classes are offered weekly.
• See the new facilities, including a renovated main office and lobby, redesigned men's and women's locker rooms, expanded cardio rooms with new equipment, a new spin studio, and a new Pro Shop with sports merchandise and equipment rental.
• Enjoy special anniversary events January 22 - 25, including tours, free food, a Trivial Pursuit tournament, giveaways and a "dive-in" movie.

To learn more about the Halas Sports Center and get a complete schedule of special events, visit: LUC.edu/campusrec/halas25.shtml.

Join Women in Leadership at Loyola

Learn more about Women in Leadership at Loyola (W.I.L.L.), an organization dedicated to helping its members become leaders. The group strives to improve the economic, political and social status of women everywhere (especially underprivileged women) to foster female leadership. W.I.L.L. meetings are held every Tuesday in Damen Hall's Hussey Lounge. For specific meeting times and updates from the organization, log into your Facebook account and go to: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5994393311. To learn more, e-mail: adaly@luc.edu.

Complete Charge Authorization Forms

Charge Authorization Forms allow students to add Rambler Bucks to their Campus Cards in order to purchase textbooks at the Loyola bookstore. Students may add up to $600 to their Campus Card per semester. This charge is added to the student's account and must be paid in full along with all other tuition and fees. Please note that only one form per semester will be accepted. Charge Authorization Forms for the Spring Semester will be accepted through January 25 at 5 p.m. The forms are available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/forms.shtml.

Request Meal Plan Changes

Get a different meal plan for the Spring Semester by completing a Change Request Form. These forms allow students to change the meal plan requested on their housing contracts. Resident students must comply with the guidelines of their status and housing assignments, but are encouraged to submit the form if they wish to change their meal plan. Non-resident students may purchase any meal plan and have the cost charged to his or her student account. Resident Meal Plan Change Request Forms will be accepted for upgrades through January 25 at 5 p.m. Non-resident Meal Plan Request Forms will be accepted through March 15. Both forms are available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/forms.shtml. If you have any questions about meal plan options, e-mail: campuscard@luc.edu.

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.