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Go to an Off-Campus Housing Fair and Win $400 Off Your Rent

Attend an off-campus housing fair on March 14 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in the lobby of Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU). Meet landlords and learn about available rental units in Rogers Park and Edgewater. Also, watch an online video, "The OC Experience," and complete an online quiz before April 1 for a chance to win $400 off your rent. For more information and to access the video and quiz, go to: LUC.edu/offcampus.

Study Abroad During Summer Sessions—Last Chance!

Time is running out for you to apply for summer programs in France, Spain, Tunisia, Rome or Beijing. Completed application packets must be submitted today. For more information about study abroad, visit: LUC.edu/studyabroad/summer.shtml. If you have questions about your application, call the Office for International Programs at: 773.508.3899. Check with your school or college for deadlines pertaining to other summer study abroad opportunities.

For the best selection of classes in Chicago, register for Summer Sessions as soon as possible. Visit: LUC.edu/summer.

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 Applications for LULAB Scholarships

Apply 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.

Be Aware of Loyola Alert System Testing

Loyola will conduct a test of the Loyola Alert system on March 18. Loyola Alert is a special service that provides personal notifications to members of the Loyola community in the event of potentially life-threatening emergencies. Loyola Alert sends brief voice and/or text messages to personal cell phones, land lines and e-mail addresses that are registered to receive this special service. If you haven't already registered for Loyola Alert, please do so at: LUC.edu/alert.

If you registered for voice message phone alerts, the Loyola Alert number that will appear on your caller I.D. is: 773.508.6039. If you registered for e-mail alerts, you will receive them from: loyolaalert@luc.edu. If you selected the text messaging option, you will receive an automated text message from 23177 confirming that you have registered for Loyola Alert prior to the system test on March 18.

Message delivery preferences can be updated at any time by visiting: LUC.edu/alert. Loyola will not sell or share any of your information, and all information is kept confidential for our use only.

Get the Shuttle and 8-Ride Service Schedule for Easter Break

Loyola will observe Easter Break March 20 - 24. Thursday evening classes that begin at 4:15 p.m. or later are canceled. All classes will resume on Monday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. On March 20, the final shuttle bus will depart from both campuses at 6:30 p.m. Shuttle service will resume on March 24 at 2 p.m. The last night of 8-Ride service before Easter Break is March 19. 8-Ride will resume its normal operation schedule on March 23. For more information about getting around Loyola, go to: LUC.edu/transportation.

Academics

Note Course Withdrawal Deadline

The deadline for students to withdraw from a class with a grade of "W" has been extended until March 25 at 5 p.m. The Office of Academic Advising and Services (OAAS) will be open March 24 - 25 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to assist students with withdrawals. For more information about advising services, go to: LUC.edu/advising.

Sign Up for the "Getting Back on Track" Workshop

Attend the "Getting Back on Track This Semester" workshop on March 18 at 2:30 p.m. in Dumbach Hall, Room 236. Sponsored by Learning Assistance Services, this workshop focuses on ways to make the most out of the remainder of the semester. Topics include time management, procrastination, available resources and active study strategies. Registration for the workshop is required. To register, stop by OAAS on the second floor of the Sullivan Center, or visit: LUC.edu/las/workshops.shtml.

Explore Different Major Options

Check out the Undecided Majors Workshop on March 18 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Simpson Multipurpose Room. Sponsored by EVOKE, this workshop will help students debunk myths about choosing a major and explore their passions and callings. To learn more and register, visit: http://evoke.eventwax.com/undecided-majors-workshop.

Find Out About Internships That Earn Academic Credit

Go to the Internship for Credit Workshop on March 25 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Crown Center, Room 434. Discover the different resources available in the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL), including online internship tools, help with the internship search process, application and interview guidelines, and tips to help you obtain your desired internship. For more information, e-mail: experiential@luc.edu; or visit: LUC.edu/experiential.

Engage in Summer Courses in the Community

Get "real world" experience and develop new skills while serving in the community. 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)

Discover the Loyola Biodiesel Course

Learn about Solutions to Environmental Problems (STEP), Loyola's biodiesel course, on March 14 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in CFSU. Meet with current students and faculty members as they demonstrate the components of this interdisciplinary course, which is designed to develop practical solutions to pressing and complex environmental problems. The class uses waste vegetable oil from the Rambler Room and Simpson kitchens and converts it into biodiesel. For more information, contact Rubina Ali at: rali2@luc.edu; or Matthew Berns at: mberns@luc.edu.

Activities

Check Out the Invisible Children Documentary

Watch the documentary film "Invisible Children: Rough Cut" on March 14 at 7 p.m. in Galvin Auditorium. This film explores the effects of war on children in Northern Uganda. Four volunteers from the Invisible Children organization will be on hand to discuss their work. Admission to the film screening is free. To learn more about Invisible Children, go to: www.invisiblechildren.com.

Watch a Documentary About Hurricane Katrina

Attend a screening of the documentary film "Belly of the Basin" on March 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Quinlan Auditorium. Filmmakers Roxana Walker-Canton and Tina Morton will share their film and participate in a discussion. "Belly of the Basin" documents Hurricane Katrina through individual stories of survivors and volunteers of grassroots organizations. It also poses questions about the value of human life in relation to race, class and politics. This event is sponsored by the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership, the Women's Studies and Gender Studies Program, University Ministry, the Department of Sociology, the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, and the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. The screening is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit: LUC.edu/womenstudies.

Take Advantage of Discount Dance Tickets for First-Year Students

First-year students can get discounted tickets to the Hubbard Street Dance Company's spring show, "Program 1." The Office of First-Year Experience (FYE) is offering tickets for the March 27 performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 17 in the FYE office, Sullivan Center, Room 255. The tickets are $10 each and are available to first-year students (freshmen or transfers) who can correctly identify the symbols on the Loyola shield. (Hint: Visit FYE's Website for more information at: LUC.edu/firstyearexperience.) For additional details, contact Bridget Wesley at: 773.508.7410; or e-mail: firstyearexperience@luc.edu. To learn more about the Hubbard Street Dance Company, visit: www.hubbardstreetdance.org.

Consider Running for a Student Government Office

Attend an information session on upcoming Unified Student Government Association (USGA) elections. Meetings will be held on March 17 at 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 19 at 8 p.m. in the USGA office located in CFSU, Room LL-42T. Find out about open USGA positions and learn how you can get involved! For more information, e-mail: usga@luc.edu.

Become a S.T.A.R.S. Mentor

Apply to become a mentor for the Students Together Are Reaching Success (S.T.A.R.S.) program for the 2008 - 2009 academic year. S.T.A.R.S. promotes academic success and personal development, as well as campus leadership and involvement. Mentors assist first-year students and help them adjust to college life. Applications are due to the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs by March 17. Download an application at: LUC.edu/diversity/stars.shtml; or pick up a paper copy at one of the following locations:

• Student Diversity Office, CFSU, Room 109
• S.T.A.R.S. Office, CFSU, Room LL-31
• CFSU Information Desk
• Student Life Office, CFSU, Room 100
• Terry Student Center, Third floor
• OAAS, Sullivan Center, Second floor

Stop By the Women's Health Fair

Check out the Women's Health Fair on March 18 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Halas Sports Center. The fair, which is being held in celebration of Women's History Month, will feature glucose and cholesterol screenings, body density screenings, body composition analysis, blood pressure check-ups, and information regarding women's health and wellness issues. A two-hour fast is recommended before the glucose and cholesterol screenings. For more information about the fair, contact April Boulter at: aboulte@luc.edu.

Order Your Cap and Gown at the Grad Fairs

Go to the 2008 Grad Fairs to purchase graduation apparel, order college rings, join the Alumni Association, pose for photos in your cap and gown, and more. The Grad Fairs will be held on the following dates:

• March 18, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gentile Center
• March 19, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Gentile Center
• March 26, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Rubloff Auditorium Staging Room

Celebrate the Easter Triduum

Join members of the Loyola community and celebrate the Easter Triduum with services at Madonna della Strada Chapel. Services will be held on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. For a complete liturgy schedule, go to: LUC.edu/sacramental_life/triduum.shtml.

Attend a National Geographic Presentation

Go to "National Geographic Reports: A Global Perspective on Women and the Environment" on March 25 at 7 p.m. in Galvin Auditorium. The event will be presented by Lisa Ling, host of National Geographic Channel's Explorer. Ling has covered the looting of antiquities in war-torn Iraq, investigated the drug war in Colombia and examined the complex issues surrounding China's one-child policy. Ling is also a special correspondent to The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she reports on international women's issues; a contributing editor for USA Weekend; and a producer of eight acclaimed documentaries for PBS. This free event, which is being held in conjunction with Women's History Month, is sponsored by the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership and the Women's Studies and Gender Studies Program. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/gannon.

Look for Jobs or Internships at Upcoming Career Fairs

Plan to attend the Spring 2008 Job and Internship Fair on March 26 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Employers from corporate, non-profit and government sectors will be on hand recruiting for full-time, internship and summer opportunities. Students in all disciplines and majors are encouraged to attend. For a list of participating employers, visit: LUC.erecruiting.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=2988.

Check out the Federal Executive Board (F.E.B.) Government Career Fair on March 27 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Roosevelt University, located at 430 S. Michigan Avenue, Second floor. Co-sponsored by Loyola, this career fair will feature federal, state and local government as well as law enforcement representatives recruiting for various positions. For a list of registered participating employers, go to: LUC.erecruiting.com/emp/cf_details?fhnd=2993.

Give to Those in Need and Go Green

Learn about a new resource developed to assist students moving out of the residence halls at the end of the semester. Each year during move-out, students throw numerous items into the trash. A new initiative will allow students to donate unwanted items to charity before vacating the residence halls. This will allow students to do less packing, generate less waste and help people in need. To learn about this program, attend a presentation on one of the following dates:

• March 26, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Beane Hall (RSVP by March 20)
• April 2, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., McCormick Lounge (RSVP by March 27)

Learn About Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

Attend a lecture about Pedro Arrupe, S.J., on March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Crown Center Auditorium. Kevin Burke, S.J., Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, will give a presentation titled "Pedro Arrupe and the Faith that Does Justice." Arrupe has been called "The Second Founder" of the Society of Jesus. The Jesuit mission of "the service of faith and the promotion of justice" and the call to be "persons for others" are benchmarks of the Arrupe era. Admission to the lecture is free. To learn more, e-mail Joseph Canino at: jcanino@luc.edu.

View the "Be a Witness" Art Exhibit

Check out the "Be a Witness" exhibit at the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA), which runs through April 27. This exhibit features artwork created by 20 children from war-torn Northern Uganda who are sponsored by Loyola's Invisible Conflicts group. For more information about the exhibit and museum hours, visit: LUC.edu/luma.

Apply for the Search XVIII Retreat

Sign up for the Search XVIII Retreat March 28 - 30. This weekend-long experience enables student participants to build deeper relationships with each other and with God. Applications are due March 24 and are available for download at: LUC.edu/ministry/pdfs/2007_Retreat_Registration_Form-_edited.pdf. For more information, contact Sarah Coles at: scoles@luc.edu; or Rachel Hart at: rhart@luc.edu.

Address Climate Change During Earth Hour

Participate in Earth Hour, an international statement on climate change, on March 29 from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Loyola community will join with people across the globe who are committed to conserving energy. During Earth Hour, Loyola will power down select areas on campus that will not impact safety, such as fans and lighting. Students are encouraged to turn off lights, televisions, computers and other electronics during Earth Hour. To learn more, contact Gina Lettiere at: glettie@luc.edu; or visit: www.earthhour.org.

Connect with the Campus Activity Network

Go to a Campus Activity Network meeting on March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Simpson Multipurpose Room. Students will discuss budget procedures, learn how to make room reservations, and meet faculty and staff members who are available to help student organizations. Free food will be provided at the event. For more information, contact Dan Kleinman at: dklein2@luc.edu.

Join the Wellness Advocates

Become a Wellness Advocate and serve as a peer educator that talks with students about alcohol, tobacco, nutrition, stress, sexual health, emotional wellness/mental health and more. The Wellness Advocate program is ideal for students interested in health and wellness issues, or for those considering a health-related career. Submit an application and one letter of recommendation to Alissa Eischens in the Wellness Center by April 4. Applications are available for download at: LUC.edu/wellness/advocates.shtml.

Review the Results of the SRI Survey

Get the complete results of the socially responsible investing (SRI) survey that was recently completed at Loyola. More than 800 people participated in the survey, and the results will be shared at the Shareholder Advocacy Committee (SAC) community meeting on April 3 from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Life Sciences Auditorium. All members of the Loyola community are invited to attend the meeting to review the survey results, discuss the issues presented and learn more about the SAC. For more information about the survey results and to sign up to speak at the meeting, visit: LUC.edu/sac/SRI_Survey.shtml; or e-mail loyolaSAC@luc.edu.

Participate in Relay for Life

Register for Loyola's Fourth Annual Relay for Life, which will be held April 18 - 19. Participants organize a team of walkers or runners and raise money for cancer research. Register for the event by April 1 at: http://events.cancer.org/rflloyolail. To learn more, e-mail: cac@luc.edu.

Register for the Women's Leadership Conference

Sign up for the Women's Leadership Conference, which will be held on May 3 at the Water Tower Campus. Sponsored by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) and the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership, this one-day conference will feature a keynote speaker, State Representative Julie Hamos, and a diverse group of notable female leaders in Chicago representing various industries. The conference will also focus on the rules of networking among women leaders and teach participants how to shift their careers toward a leadership position.

This year's conference will also introduce a new SCPS program, Certificate in Women's Leadership, which is targeted at mid- to upper-level professional women aiming to enhance their careers by building a solid foundation in the theories and practical applications of ethical leadership.

To register for the conference, visit: LUC.edu/continuum; or call: 312.915.6501. A registration fee of $45 will be assessed to current Loyola students with I.D. and $95 to the general public.

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Purchase a Non-Resident Meal Plan

Students who do not live on campus but wish to purchase a non-resident meal plan for the remainder of the Spring 2008 term must do so as soon as possible. To submit an online request, go to: LUC.edu/campuscard/meal_nonres_form.shtml. For more information about meal plans, e-mail: campuscard@luc.edu.

Protect Yourself from Theft

The most common crime on college campuses is theft, which usually occurs when people least expect it. Check out these theft prevention tips:

• Keep small, valuable items like cash and jewelry locked in a safe spot. Do this in your dorm room and also at the gym.
• Avoid leaving personal property such as purses, book-bags, iPods or laptops unattended in libraries, study areas, restrooms or classrooms.
• If you have a broken lock on your windows or doors, inform your Resident Assistant or landlord right away.
• Zip up your purse and book-bag. An open bag in plain view is inviting to petty thieves.
• Be aware of your surroundings wherever you are: on campus, in the neighborhood or around the city.

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.