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Friday, February 2, 2007 IN THIS ISSUE: Cheer On the Chicago Bears at a Super Bowl Party
Celebrate the Super Bowl SafelyAs you prepare to cheer on the Bears in the Super Bowl, the Wellness Center staff reminds you to pay attention to personal safety—yours and that of other students. Here are some things to keep in mind: Avoid alcohol and drugs. Some Super Bowl celebrations may include alcohol. It is illegal to drink if you're under 21. Loyola expects students to follow state law and university policy, and these regulations will be strictly enforced. Here are some tips for safety and control:
Look out for your fellow students. Although many students will celebrate the Super Bowl with friends, other students may be alone and feel left out, lonely or sad. Keep an eye out for others and make sure they get help if they need it. Remember that alcohol can heighten feelings of despair or loneliness. If you or someone you know feels sad or hopeless, tell your RA, or visit Loyola's ULifeline at: www.ulifeline.com/main/Home.html. If urgent help is needed, head to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911. Loyola cares about the safety of its students. Please make smart decisions and look out for each other as you enjoy Super Bowl celebrations! Secure On-Campus Housing for Next YearStart thinking about where you want to live next year! The first step in the selection of on-campus housing for 2007-2008 is to participate in tours of upper-class apartment halls. Apartment tours and information sessions will be held February 5 - 7 from 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tours on the Lake Shore Campus will depart from the Regis Multipurpose Room. Tours of Baumhart Hall at the Water Tower Campus will meet in the Baumhart Hall Lobby. Learn About Internship Opportunities in Washington, D.C.Are you interested in spending the summer or a semester working and learning in the U.S. capital? Students can apply to work in a congressional office in Washington, D.C., during Summer or Fall 2007. All second-semester sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to attend one of several information sessions to learn more about these internship opportunities. Sessions will be held in the Sullivan Center, Room 259, on the following dates: February 6 at 3 p.m.; February 13 at 4 p.m.; and February 20 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit: www.luc.edu/depts/polisci/washintern.html; contact Dr. Alan Gitelson at: 773.508.8751; or e-mail: agitels@luc.edu. Attend Jesuit JamOn Wednesday, February 7, come to Jesuit Jam, held in Alumni Gym immediately following the men's basketball game against Detroit, which begins at 7 p.m. The first 400 students to arrive will receive free T-shirts and raffle tickets for a chance to win various prizes. Pizza will be served, and admission is free. Join a Support Group for Transfer StudentsUndergraduate transfer students are invited to participate in a four-week support group. Learn how to become engaged in academic life, develop social connections and get involved on campus. The group will meet for four weeks on Wednesdays beginning February 7 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., in the Resource Room of the Wellness Center. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D., at: 773.508.3016; or e-mail: kzebrac@luc.edu. Register for the Explore! RetreatFirst-year students: Discover your gifts, curiosities and talents at the Explore! retreat from February 9 - 11. This retreat is sponsored by University Ministry. For more information, call Rachel Hart at: 773.508.2203; or e-mail: rhart@luc.edu. Prepare for Summer Registration: Check for Holds in LOCUSRegistration for Summer Sessions begins Monday, February 12. Check LOCUS to see if you have any holds on your account, which could prevent you from registering for summer classes. To view your holds, log into LOCUS and click on "Holds" under "Personal Portfolio." For more information about Summer Sessions, visit: www.luc.edu/summer. Also, consider one of Loyola's many study abroad options in Rome, China, London, France, Spain and other exciting countries. The application deadline for study abroad programs is March 2. Apply today, as some programs will fill quickly. To learn more about study abroad, visit: www.luc.edu/studyabroad/summer.shtml. Give the Gift of Life at the Valentine's Day Blood DriveThe second blood drive of the 2006-2007 academic year will be held February 13 and 14 in Bremner Lounge. Appointments will be scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The event is cosponsored by Apple Students, which will provide iPods for donor use during appointments, and Chipotle, which will give a free burrito to every donor. To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and have donated no later than eight weeks prior to the drive (December 19 or 20). All donors will receive a mini-physical (heart rate, pulse and temperature) before donating. If you have a LifeSource Donor Card, please bring it to the blood drive to speed up the registration process. All blood donors should eat a meal before donating and avoid caffeine products. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit: www.lifesource.org. If you are interested in volunteering to work at the blood drive or if you have additional questions, e-mail: loyolablooddrive@gmail.com.
Take Career Assessment Tests and WorkshopsContact the Career Center to get information about taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test and the Strong Interest Inventory test. Then sign up for a two-part workshop to receive your test results and discuss how to use them in your career exploration. For more information, call: 773.508.7716. Visit the Career Center to have your resume critiqued. Walk-in hours are Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., in Sullivan Center 295. Did you know that companies visit Loyola to recruit students from all majors? Visit eRecruiting for a list of upcoming on-campus recruiting visits and information sessions. To obtain a username and password for the eRecruiting system, e-mail: careercenter@luc.edu.
Visit Loyola's Official MySpace ProfileLoyola's MySpace profile provides students with another way to connect to the university. Subscribe to our MySpace blog and read important bulletins to receive updates and information about living and learning on campus. Check out our profile at: www.myspace.com/loyolauniversitychicago. Check Your Academic Advisement ReportThe "Academics" section of LOCUS contains a link to your Academic Advisement Report. This unofficial report provides students with a way to track their progress in fulfilling curriculum requirements for Core and declared major/minor courses. Additional information about the report is available at: www.luc.edu/advisingservices/aar.shtml. E-mail questions about the accuracy of the report to: AcademicAdvisement@luc.edu. Please include your name, Loyola ID number and an explanation of the issue. Declare Academic Majors and MinorsCourse requirements for all academic programs may change at any time. To ensure that you are following the correct curriculum, you should officially declare majors and minors as soon as possible. To declare or change your major or minor, submit a change of major/minor form. The form must be signed by a representative of the department of the major you declare. If you change your major, you will also need to obtain a signature from a representative of the department you're leaving. Get a change major/minor form at the Hub. To switch to a major in a different school or college, submit an internal transfer form, available at: www.luc.edu/undergrad/admission/intertransfer.pdf. After you submit the appropriate form, look for the update to appear in the "View My Major" section in LOCUS. If you notice any discrepancies, contact your advisor or department dean immediately. On Academic Probation?Any undergraduate students placed on academic probation must meet with an Academic Advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and Services, or contact your school's Dean's Office to get advising information. Students must also complete an Academic Probation Contract. To review the required advising procedures for your college/school, visit: www.luc.edu/advising. CONTACT USFor help or more information, please contact: |
Go, Bears! Union Programming Board invites all students to attend a Super Bowl party in Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU) on Sunday, February 4, beginning at 2 p.m. and continuing through the game. There will be an "NFL Experience" contest to test your football skills, along with trivia games, raffles, giveaways and food. Admission to this event is free. For more information, contact Zeeshan Ali at: 