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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 by March 14. For more information about study abroad, visit: LUC.edu/studyabroad/summer.shtml. 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.
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.
Academics
Learn 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.
Enroll in Summer Courses That Benefit 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:
- NIV 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)
Both courses meet the "Values" Core Curriculum requirement of civic engagement or leadership. Students in these seminars will work closely with CEL staff to select off-campus community sites and internship placements that complement in-class course content and coursework in any field of study. Register for these courses in LOCUS today! Please note that you do not need to have an internship or service-learning placement prior to registering: The CEL staff will help you identify opportunities and prepare you for your placement search before the class begins. For more information, contract CEL Director Patrick Green at: pgreen@luc.edu; or visit: LUC.edu/experiential.
Activities
Sing During Holy Week Services
Join the Schola Cantorum vocal ensemble during Holy Week and perform during four special Masses. Singers will perform at Madonna della Strada Chapel during the following services:
- March 20, Holy Thursday: 5:30 p.m.
- March 21, Good Friday: 3 p.m.
- March 22, Easter Vigil: 7:30 p.m.
- March 23, Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Participants must attend a mandatory rehearsal in Madonna della Strada Chapel on March 19 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., and also attend at least one of the following additional rehearsals:
- March 9, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- March 12, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- March 16, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
All rehearsals are held in Madonna della Strada Chapel. For more information, contact Steven Betancourt at: sbetancourt@luc.edu.
Attend the Chapel Lecture Series
Go to the Chapel Lecture Series on March 10 at 7 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. Thomas Reese, S.J., senior research fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center in Washington, D.C., will speak on the topic of "Faithful Citizenship" and discuss whether there are Catholic issues in the 2008 election. Reese is a widely recognized expert on the U.S. Catholic Church and author of numerous books including Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church. For more information, call: 773.508.2089.
Kick Off Women's History Month
Attend "Unsung Heroes," the Women's History Month kick-off event, on March 10 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the lobby of Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU). The event will showcase heroes from the past, present and future who have not been recognized by mainstream society. Various organizations will present unsung heroes from different cultures, religions and backgrounds that represent the work of phenomenal women. To learn more, visit: LUC.edu/diversity/whm.shtml.
Check Out the Health and Vendor Fair
Go to the Health and Vendor Fair on March 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the third floor of the Terry Student Center. The fair, which is being held in conjunction with Women's History Month, will feature samples and services from local businesses including Stiles Chiropractic, Mary Kay, Argo Tea and Curves. Representatives from several Loyola organizations, including Women in Business, the Wellness Center and Continuum, will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Donations of old jewelry will be collected at the fair to benefit Bottomless Closet, a local organization designed to help women in need prepare for professional employment. Free snacks will be provided at the event. To learn more, contact Rachel Costello at: rcoste1@luc.edu.
Join the Season of Nonviolence Dialogue
Participate in a Season of Nonviolence event, "Challenging Narrow Gender Roles in Popular Media: A Dinner and Dialogue," on March 11 at 6 p.m. in Bremner Lounge. Sponsored by the Sexual Assault Awareness Group (SAAG), this event will engage Loyola community members in a thoughtful discussion about how representations of women and men in music, movies, video games and advertisements translate into high statistics of violence against women. Participants will engage in a roundtable discussion and determine ways to challenge and resist negative and inaccurate gender representations, as well as explore alternative and more positive forms of media. A vegetarian dinner from the Heartland Café will be served at the event. For more information, e-mail: saag@luc.edu.
Celebrate Veritas Month
Join Campus Crusade for Christ and celebrate Veritas Month on March 12 at 7:11 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, Room 412. "Veritas" is the Latin word for "truth," and the event will feature food, games and conversations about God. For more information, contact Nick Jensen at: njensen@luc.edu.
Register for Workshops on Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviewing
Go to a Resume and Cover Letter Workshop on March 11 and an Interviewing Workshop on March 12. Both workshops will be held in the Crown Center, Room 530, from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. At the Resume and Cover Letter Workshop, students should bring copies of their current resumes for evaluation. For the Interviewing Workshop, students should dress in professional attire for a clothing evaluation and possible one-on-one mock interviews. The workshops will also include basic "how-to" presentations, along with question and answer sessions. Faculty members from the Department of Communication will be available at both events. Although the workshops are specifically designed for students majoring in advertising/public relations, communication and journalism, all students are welcome to attend.
These workshops are sponsored by Beta Rho. For more information and to RSVP, look up the events "Beta Rho Resume/Cover Letter Workshop" and "Beta Rho Interviewing Workshop" in the events section of Facebook at: www.facebook.com. Or, contact Beta Rho at: betarholuc@yahoo.com.
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 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.
Participate in 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 being Black women at Loyola. Applications are available in the Student Diversity Office in CFSU, Room 109, and online at: LUC.edu/diversity. For more information, e-mail Shelena Johnson at: sjohn21@luc.edu.
Introduce Chicago Teenagers to Loyola
Volunteer to be a tour guide, mentor and host for Chicago-area teenagers visiting Loyola. Through a partnership with the Chicago GEAR UP Alliance, Loyola hosts college visits for eighth- and ninth-graders. Student volunteers give tours of the Lake Shore Campus, answer questions about high school and college, facilitate academic activities, and eat lunch with visiting students. Each college visit is three to four hours long and is held between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. Upcoming college visits will be held on the following dates:
- March 15
- March 29
- April 5
- April 11
- April 19
Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with Chicago teenagers and share your educational experiences. If you'd like to volunteer, send an e-mail with the dates you are available to Krista Damico at: kdamico@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
To learn more about program requirements and compensation, go to: LUC.edu/diversity/stars.shtml; or e-mail S.T.A.R.S. Program Coordinator Rise Nelson Burrow at: rnelsonburrow@luc.edu.
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.
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. For more information, contact April Boulter at: aboulte@luc.edu.
Volunteer on St. Baldrick's Day
Raise money for a good cause by participating in the Third 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.
Take Advantage of Upcoming Career Events
Visit the Career Development Center during walk-in advising 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 Sullivan Center Room 295; and Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., in 1 E. Pearson/Maguire Hall, Room 236.
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 representatives recruiting for various positions. For a list of registered participating employers, go to: LUC.erecruiting.com/emp/cf_details?fhnd=2993.
Apply for the Search XVIII Retreat
Go to the Search XVIII Retreat March 28 - 30. This weekend-long experience enables 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.
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.
