Thursday, June 15, 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE:

  • Go to Loyola's New Website
  • Prepare for Fall 2007 Move-In
  • Review These Campus Card Tips
  • Request Meal Plan Changes
  • Complete Charge Authorization Forms
  • Visit the Career Development Center
  • Note New Parking Permit Rates
  • Check Out the Online Crime Alert
  • Apply Online for Graduation
  • Contact Us


    Go to Loyola's New Website

    The university's Web team is excited to announce the launch of the new face of Loyola's Website on Monday, June 18. The site redesign offers a new look, easier navigation, and increased interactivity and functionality. New features on the site include: "LU Tube," an online source for media clips; Loyola's Blog Around the World; an interactive university timeline; and a new microsite featuring videos designed for prospective undergraduate students and parents.

    The redesign effort was handled internally by staff from University Marketing and Communications, Information Technology Services and Marketing Communication Services.

    Watch for the new site on Monday, June 18, at: LUC.edu. Tell us what you think by e-mailing: webmaster@luc.edu.

    Prepare for Fall 2007 Move-In

    Upper-class Loyola students living in the Lake Shore Campus residence halls during the Fall Semester will move in August 25 - 26. Students living in Baumhart Hall at the Water Tower Campus will move in on August 20 - 21. Volunteers are needed to help with the first-year student move-in process from August 22 - 23. To register as a volunteer, visit: http://orpheus.it.luc.edu/reslife. For more information, call: 773.508.3300; or e-mail: res-life@luc.edu.

    Review These Campus Card Tips

    • Your Loyola ID card is your key to many services offered by the university, including the shuttle bus, Halas Recreation Center, libraries, parking lots, dining halls and more.
    • Keep your ID card in a safe place over the summer. Replacement ID cards cost $25 and may be purchased using cash, check or credit card.
    • Follow the assigned schedule for meal plan change requests.
    • Submit your Charge Authorization Form early so you can purchase your books on time.
    • Protect your ID card: Don't keep it on your keys.

    For more information about your Campus Card, call: 773.508.2273.

    Request Meal Plan Changes

    Resident Meal Plan Change Request Forms allow students to change the meal plan requested on their housing contracts. Students must comply with the guidelines of their status and housing assignments, but are encouraged to submit the form if they wish to change their meal plan. Forms will be available July 1 and have the following deadlines:

  • August 17: Downgrade or switch between plans (declining balance and board plans)
  • September 7: Upgrade within your designated plan The Resident Meal Plan Change Request Forms will be available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/forms.shtml.

    Non-resident students may purchase any meal plan available to resident students and have the cost of the meal plan charged to his or her student account. Interested students must submit a Non-Resident Meal Plan Request Form, available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/meal_nonres_form.shtml. Only one request is granted per semester.

    For more information about meal plans, e-mail: campuscard@luc.edu.

    Complete Charge Authorization Forms

    Charge Authorization Forms allow students to add Rambler Bucks to their Campus Cards in order to purchase textbooks Loyola's bookstores. Students may add up to $600 to their ID cards per semester. This charge is added to the student's account, and must be paid in full along with all other tuition and fees. Students are allowed to submit one form per semester. Charge Authorization Forms will be accepted from July 1 - September 7. The forms will be available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/forms.shtml. For more information, e-mail: campuscard@luc.edu.

    Visit the Career Development Center

    The Career Development Center (CDC) has summer office hours from Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Take advantage of career advising services and get help with your job search. To schedule an appointment at the Lake Shore Campus, call: 773.508.7716; or e-mail: careercenter@luc.edu. For appointments at the Water Tower Campus, call: 312.915.7818; or e-mail: dturne5@luc.edu.

    Complete an internship survey to share your experiences with other students. CDC collects internship data from all Loyola students to use in future statistics, rankings in popular news magazines and college directories, and to share with prospective students and parents. Only aggregate data are shared, and all personal information is kept confidential to CDC. To complete the online survey, go to: https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio5/s?s=2369.

    Also, please give CDC feedback on its services and programs by completing an online survey at: https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio5/s?s=5271.

    Note New Parking Permit Rates

    Student parking permits for the 2007–2008 academic year are available through the Department of Parking Services. Rates are as follows:

    Resident Parking
    Semester Permit (valid for one semester): $250
    Annual Permit (valid Fall and Spring Semesters): $497

    Commuter Parking
    Semester Permit (valid for one semester): $218
    Annual Permit (valid Fall and Spring Semesters): $432
    Summer 2007 Six-Week Permit: $94
    Summer 2007 12-Week Permit: $187

    Applications for resident and computer parking permits are available at: LUC.edu/parking.



    Check Out the Online Crime Alert

    Visit the Campus Safety Website to view detailed reports on criminal activity at Loyola and in the surrounding Rogers Park neighborhood. Go to: LUC.edu/safety/crimealerts.shtml. Campus Safety reminds students to travel in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times. For more information, call: 773.508.6039; or e-mail: asksafety@luc.edu.

    Apply Online for Graduation

    The Office of Registration and Records together with representatives from each of the colleges and schools reports the launch of a new, more convenient process for all undergraduate, graduate and law school students to apply for graduation, using LOCUS together with an online application. A Graduation Application Checklist which guides students through this new process can be found at: LUC.edu/regrec/graduation.shtml.

    Undergraduate students must apply by October 1, 2007, for Spring and Summer 2008 graduations. Graduate students must apply by August 1, 2007, for Fall 2007 graduation; and by December 1, 2007, for Spring and Summer 2008 graduations. Graduate Business students must apply by July 1, 2007, for Fall 2007 graduation. Law school students must apply by September 14, 2007, for Spring 2008 graduation; and by February 8, 2008, for Summer and Fall 2008 graduations.

    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.


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