Limited Shuttle and 8-Ride Service During Easter Break

Because of the Easter holiday, there will be no classes at Loyola beginning April 5 at 4:15 p.m. and continuing through April 9 at 4:15 p.m. University offices will be closed April 6. Please note these restricted shuttle and 8-Ride service hours during the Easter break period:

April 5: Shuttle service ends with final departures from both campuses at 6:30 p.m. No 8-Ride service.

April 6 - April 8: No shuttle or 8-Ride service.

April 9: Shuttle service begins at 3 p.m. at the Water Tower Campus and at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake Shore Campus. 8-Ride service resumes at 6:30 p.m.

April 10: Full shuttle service resumes at 7 a.m. at the Water Tower Campus and at 7:30 a.m. from the Lake Shore Campus. Full 8-Ride service also resumes.

Participate in Student Government Elections

Consider running for an office in Unified Student Government (USG), an organization that works to meet the needs of students and acts as a liaison between students and university administration. The upcoming election marks USG's collaboration with Campus Programming Board (CLUB). USG is also changing its name, and students will have the opportunity to vote for the new name in the upcoming election.

All students interested in running for an office must submit a completed election packet, including an election petition, available at www.luc.edu/orgs/usg. Applicants must also attend one of the candidate meetings scheduled on April 10 and April 11. Completed application materials are due April 11 at 12:30 p.m. Campaigning officially begins April 11 at 11 p.m. All campaign materials must be approved by the election board prior to distribution. The election will be held in LOCUS from April 18 - April 19, and results will be posted April 20.

For more information about student government elections, e-mail: usg@luc.edu.

Prepare for Fall Registration: Check for Holds in LOCUS

Registration for Fall 2007 begins April 16 for undergraduate students. Check LOCUS to see if you have any holds on your account, which may prevent you from registering for classes. To view your holds, log into LOCUS and click on "Holds" under "Personal Portfolio." Check the access schedule to find out when you can register at: www.luc.edu/academics/schedules.

Check Out Upcoming Career Events

National Jesuit Collegiate eFair
March 1 - April 14: deadline extended! (online event)
More than 20 Jesuit college and university career centers are collaborating to host this eFair, which features hundreds of job and internship positions located throughout the U.S. Participation is free. To register, visit: www.luc.edu/career/fairs.shtml. Once you complete your online profile and indicate that you are a Loyola student, you'll have instant access to all available job and internship postings.

Register for Career and Life Planning Lab
Take Career and Life Planning Lab (Counseling Psychology, CPSY 224) during Fall 2007. This two credit-hour course teaches a process that can be applied to making career-related decisions throughout your life. Participants in this class: complete a battery of self-assessment tests that clarify personal interests, values, skills and personality traits; conduct an in-depth investigation of an occupation; develop a plan of action designed to integrate information gathered about the world of work with your self-assessment results; and learn skills necessary to conduct an effective job search.

Career Development Center advising walk-in 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.

Discover Your Leadership Potential

Participate in an interactive leadership workshop sponsored by the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and the Department of Student Leadership Development. "Unlock Your Leadership Potential: A Team Building Exercise" will take place on April 11 at 5 p.m. in Damen Hall, Room 734. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Jack McLean at: 773.508.3912; or e-mail: jmclean@luc.edu.

Attend an Open Forum on Sexual Harassment

Did you know that sexual harassment can come from anyone regardless of gender, sexuality or age? Get the facts you need to prevent and combat sexual harassment by attending an open forum on April 19 at 5 p.m. in the Simpson Multipurpose Room. Panelists will discuss defining and identifying sexual harassment in academic and professional environments; combating sexual harassment, including lodging formal or informal complaints; and various resources and counseling options available for dealing with sexual harassment. Scheduled panelists include:

A question and answer session will immediately follow the panel. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. This event is cosponsored by the Women's Studies Graduate Program, Career Development Center and Sexual Assault Awareness Group. For more information, contact Kim Conte at: kconte@luc.edu.

Review These Campus Card Tips

Your Loyola ID card enables you to use many university services, including campus shuttles, Halas Sports Center, libraries, parking lots, dining halls and more. Always keep your Loyola ID card in a safe place. The cost of replacement cards is $25. Protect your Loyola ID card from damage by keeping it separate from your keys. For more information about your Loyola ID card and other Campus Card services, visit: www.luc.edu/campuscard.

Take an Ethos Statement Survey

Share your thoughts and ideas about Loyola's Ethos Statement by completing an anonymous survey by April 16. The Ethos Statement is a document outlining the standards to which students are held accountable. The Ethos Statement Review Committee is revising the statement to better represent students. Please complete the survey to share your input with committee members. The survey is available at: http://studentvoice.com/p/?UUID=8fb68b8060b941e0bfca89e4b09e7ea2.

Alter Your CTA Train Schedule

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is facilitating a $530 million project to increase capacity and modernize the Brown Line. Part of the construction plan involves widening platforms at the Belmont and Fullerton stations, which serve the Brown Line, Red Line and Purple Line Express. The CTA will close one track at a time to make these repairs, which means the current four-track operation will be reduced to three tracks. The first phase of the construction project began April 2, and the renovation is expected to be completed in December 2009. CTA users may experience longer travel times, slower boarding and more crowded trains on the Brown Line, Red Line and Purple Line Express, especially during the evening rush. Passengers are advised to consider varying the time of day they travel on the CTA, opting for off-peak hours. As part of its supplemental service plan, the CTA has added service to the 147 bus, which serves the Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses. For more information about the CTA project, visit: www.ctabrownline.com/threetrack.html.

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: www.luc.edu/focus.