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Friday, August 24, 2007 Visit Loyola's official MySpace profile at: www.myspace.com/loyolauniversitychicago. IN THIS ISSUE: Get Help at the Hub
Regular hours start August 27: For assistance at the Water Tower Campus, visit the Hub in the Loyola Law Center lobby, 25 E. Pearson: At the Hub, you can: If you need more specialized help, the Hub will connect you directly with Loyola staff in residence life, disability services, tutoring support and more. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/onestop. Visit: LUC.edu/fallFor comprehensive information about back-to-school events, activities, resources and academics, visit: LUC.edu/fall. You'll find details about important deadlines and other steps to take to get your semester underway, along with links to other useful Loyola sites.
Go to Welcome Week and the First-Year ConvocationAlthough selected off-campus activities are reserved for first-year students, all students are invited to on-campus events for food, fun, games, movies, activities and much more during Welcome Week. Check the schedule for additional details at: LUC.edu/welcomeweek. Academic Advising: First-Year Deadlines and Walk-in HoursFirst-year students who wish to drop, add or change classes for the Fall Semester must meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and Services (OAAS). The last day for students to drop, add or change classes for the Fall Semester is August 31 by 5 p.m. All first-year students are required to meet with their academic advisor in OAAS by November 14. If you are a first-year student, schedule your mandatory academic advising appointment online. Log into LOCUS, click on "Academics," then click on "Schedule an advising appointment." Available advising appointments fill quickly, so schedule yours today. If you have any questions, contact OAAS at: 773.508.7714; or e-mail: advising@luc.edu. Attend the Student Organization FairGo to the Student Organization Fair on August 29 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Halas Field. (Rain location: Halas Sports Center, second floor.) Learn about Loyola's student organizations and discover how to get involved on-campus. With more than 150 registered student organizations, there is something for everyone. Ask representatives from various university departments questions and get valuable information for both new and returning students. For more information, contact Melinda McIntire at: mmcintire@luc.edu.
Shuttle and 8-Ride Service ResumesCampus shuttle service will begin operation for the 2007 - 2008 academic year on August 27, with a 7 a.m. pick-up from Water Tower Campus and a 7:30 a.m. pick-up from Lake Shore Campus. Final shuttles depart both campuses at midnight. The shuttle operates Monday - Friday during the regular academic year while classes are in session. Please note that the Water Tower Campus shuttle stop has moved from the Law Library across the street to the Terry Student Center at Baumhart Hall, 26 E. Pearson. All shuttle drop-offs and pick-ups will take place on Pearson St. in front of Baumhart. Pick Up Your CTA U-PassThe CTA U-Pass offers all full-time students enrolled in participating programs unlimited use of CTA buses and trains. The cost of the U-Pass is included in student fees and is valid from August 25 until the last day of final exams. A photo I.D. is required to pick up your U-Pass. All undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours will pick up their U-Pass at the Lake Shore Campus. Pre-printed U-Passes may be picked up August 25 - 26 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Students who qualify for a U-Pass but who do not have a pre-printed pass may have one made on-site during the following times: Students who do not have a pre-printed pass and do not have their pass made during this week will not receive their U-Pass until September 17. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/upass. Reserve Your Ticket for the Reopening of Madonna della Strada ChapelTo celebrate the reopening of Madonna della Strada Chapel, the Loyola community is invited to attend a special Mass at the chapel on September 13 at 11:30 a.m. Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I., will preside at Mass and consecrate the chapel's new altar. Because seating in the chapel is extremely limited, tickets will be required, and there is a limit of one ticket per person. An e-mail message from Father Garanzini will be distributed on August 28 with a link to reserve tickets online. For more information, call: ext. 5.7662.
Learn About Career Center Events and ServicesAttend the Part-Time Job and Internship Fair on August 30 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Representatives from various companies, agencies, stores, restaurants and Loyola departments will be recruiting interns for the Fall and Spring Semesters, as well as part-time workers for on- and off-campus jobs. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes! Explore Loyola's New WebsiteCheck out Loyola's new Website at: LUC.edu. The site was relaunched over the summer and features a clean, organized design. Scroll over the images on the homepage to view four new interactive features including the Loyola Timeline, Image Gallery, LU Tube and Blog Around the World. The new navigation system makes browsing the site an easier and more enjoyable experience for users. We encourage you to explore the site and provide feedback or suggestions to Loyola's Web team by e-mailing: webmaster@luc.edu.
Boost Study and Time-Management SkillsGet off to the right start this semester by attending free academic workshops sponsored by Learning Assistance Services in OAAS. Upcoming workshops include: Complete Charge Authorization FormsCharge 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 Fall Semester may be submitted through September 7. The form is available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/forms.shtml.
Manage Your Campus Card with the Community SystemVisit the new Community System Website at: https://bbramblerbucks.luc.edu. This system replaces Loyola's Online Card Office. The enhanced Community System features an "Online Card Center" section that informs users of news and updates to the Rambler Bucks program and its policies. The "My Accounts" area of the application allows cardholders to view Rambler Bucks account balances and statements, deposit funds, suspend card activity, view transaction history, and sign up to receive special e-mail notifications.
Apply for Student Parking PermitsLoyola students may apply for resident or commuter parking permits. Resident parking on-campus is very limited. To obtain a resident parking permit, students must enter a lottery at: LUC.edu/parking/residentstudent.shtml. Only students who live on-campus in Loyola residence halls may apply for a resident permit. Resident permits will only be given to those who enter and win the permit lottery. Commuter students may apply for a parking permit at: LUC.edu/parking/commuter_students.shtml. Permits will be available for pick-up on the following dates: All students must present a Campus Card and residence hall key, if applicable, to pick up their permit. For more information, call: 773.508.7036. Note New Loyola Mass TimesAttend Mass at Loyola's Madonna della Strada Chapel. Mass and Reconciliation services are held several times during the week: Check Out Zipoli's (Zip's) and the Terry Student CenterVisit Zip's at the Lake Shore Student Center, located in the lower level of Centennial forum Student Union (CSFU). Relax, do homework, play pool and arcade/video games, or watch TV. Several arcade games are new to Zip's this year, including Golden Tee Golf, Silver Stroke 2007 Bowling, Bean Bag Toss, JVL Orion (multi-game players), Galaxy II Dart Machine and Pac-Man. Also stop by the Terry Student Center at the Water Tower Campus. Located on the third floor of Baumhart Hall, the center is a place where students can purchase stamps and envelopes, send or receive faxes and purchase tickets to student events. For more information about Loyola's student centers, e-mail: campusrec@luc.edu.
Read the Student PromiseCheck out the new Student Promise, a document created in Spring 2007 to replace the university's Ethos Statement. The Student Promise was drafted by a committee consisting primarily of students and is intended to unite all students around the characteristics that set Loyola students apart from students at other institutions. The Student Promise is a symbol of empowerment, pride and personal accountability. All students should familiarize themselves with this document, which is available at: LUC.edu/judicial/thestudentpromise.shtml.
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