Go to the Spring 2007 Job and Internship Fair

Learn about career opportunities with companies from different industries at the Spring 2007 Job and Internship Fair on March 23 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Meet representatives from many corporations and non-profit organizations to get information about full- and part-time jobs and internships. This event is free to Loyola students and alumni. Wear professional business attire and bring plenty of resumes! For a list of participating companies, visit: http://luc.erecruiting.com/stu/cf_registered_employers?fhnd=2189.

Attend a Town Hall Meeting with President Garanzini

Loyola President Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., invites Loyola students to participate in a special students-only Town Hall meeting to discuss university-related issues with him. The Town Hall will take place on March 28 at 4:30 p.m. in Bremner Lounge at Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU).

Last Day to Drop Classes

The last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of "W" is March 26. Students who withdraw from a class after March 26 will receive a grade of "WF." All students should use LOCUS to withdraw from classes. Check LOCUS for holds on your account, which may prevent you from withdrawing from a class. To view your holds, log into LOCUS and click on "Holds" under "Personal Portfolio." If you still have problems dropping a class in LOCUS and you have checked for holds, visit the Office of Academic Advising and Services (OAAS), Sullivan Center 260, during walk-in advising hours. Special walk-in advising hours are scheduled for students who need assistance withdrawing from classes. The extended walk-in hours are on March 23 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; and March 26 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Students should attempt to withdraw from classes using LOCUS and check for holds themselves before visiting OAAS. For a complete listing of walk-in advising hours, visit: www.luc.edu/advising/walkin.shtml.

Participate in the St. Baldrick's Day Celebration

Raise money for a good cause by participating in the Second Annual St. Baldrick's Day Celebration on March 27 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. in CFSU. 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. There will be free food, a raffle, music and a performance by Stick and Move, one of the top break-dancing teams in the world. For more information, contact Steve Wells at: swells3@luc.edu; or visit: www.stbaldricks.org/events/event_info.html?EventID=18.

Discover Your Options at the Majors and Minors Fair

Learn about undergraduate academic and advising programs at the Majors and Minors Fair on March 28 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Sullivan Center for Student Services. Faculty and staff from Loyola's academic departments and student services offices will be available to answer your questions. Participants include members of the College of Arts and Sciences; Schools of Business Administration, Education, Nursing and Social Work; Office of Academic Advising and Services (OAAS), Career Development Center (CDC), Magis Initiative, Pre-Health Advising, Pre-Law Advising, International Programs and the Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP). While you're there, go to a workshop that will teach you how to review your Academic Advisement Report. All undergraduate students are invited to attend. Pizza and refreshments will be served. The fair is sponsored by OAAS and CDC. For more information, call: 773.508.7714; or e-mail: advising@luc.edu.

Enjoy a Late Night Luau

Do you want to escape Chicago's chilly weather? Come to Union Programming Board's Late Night Luau on March 23 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. in CFSU. Enjoy games, hula dancing, sandcastle building, a Robo-surfer, raffles and free food. This event is free to all students, so shed your jacket, grab a grass skirt and have some fun! For more information, contact Beth Middlecamp at: emiddle@luc.edu.

Prepare for Graduation at the 2007 Grad Fairs

All 2007 bachelor's and master's degree candidates should attend a Grad Fair event. The Lake Shore Campus Grad Fair will be held on March 27 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. and March 28 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the Gentile Center. The Water Tower Campus Grad Fair will be held on April 10 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Beane Ballroom in Lewis Towers. Students can purchase graduation caps, gowns, tassels and diploma frames; order class rings and graduation announcements; pose for graduation photos; join the Alumni Association; network with Career Services staff; and win prizes. Refreshments will be served. Please note that students who order caps and gowns after the Grad Fairs will be charged an additional $5 fee. For more information, contact Mani Pillai at: 773.508.7354; or e-mail: mpillai@luc.edu.

Welcome Future Students and Note Parking Restrictions on Loyola Sunday

Join faculty and staff in welcoming nearly 4,000 future Loyola students and their parents to the Lake Shore Campus for Loyola Sunday on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event enables newly-admitted Loyola students to learn more about academic programs and campus life. Due to the expected number of visitors, parking at the Lake Shore Campus may be difficult. Please use the Granada garage behind Fordham Hall, at 6525 N. Sheridan Road, or the surface lots on Sheridan at Arthur for your parking needs on Loyola Sunday. This will enable the main parking structure to be fully available to our guests. For more information about Loyola Sunday, visit: http://info.luc.edu/register/loyolasunday.

Meet with the Loyola Organization Board

Send representatives from your student organizations to meet with the Loyola Organization Board (LOB) on March 27 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Bremner Lounge at CFSU. LOB provides a forum for students from different clubs and organizations to communicate with Unified Student Government and university administration. Additionally, LOB will give students updates about the Student Activities Podcast, organization e-mail accounts, Student Activity Fund and the budget manual. Food and refreshments will be provided at the meeting. For more information, contact Dan Kleinman at: dklein2@luc.edu.

Learn About Congressional History and the Center for Public Service

Join Inside Government for a public service address featuring former congressmen Henry Hyde and Dan Rostenkowski on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Kasbeer Hall. Loyola will formally announce both the receipt of Hyde's congressional papers and archives and the creation of the Center for Public Service. The center will house Hyde's papers as well as those of Rostenkowski, who donated his archives in 1995. As a non-partisan academic unit, the Center for Public Service will highlight the impact that individuals have on society through public service. A reception will follow the address at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call: 773.508.7450.

Improve Your Writing Skills

The Office of Academic Advising and Services offers the following writing workshops for students:

Idea Development: How to Make That Eureka Moment Happen
March 29, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m., Sullivan Center Room 202
Writing isn't something that happens automatically: It's a process that begins with reading, reflecting and planning. Learn how to launch every writing project with an idea that is clear, relevant and well-developed. This workshop offers tips, tools and activities for writers at all levels of ability. Bring a copy of a writing assignment you are currently working on for a class.

Revision Workshop
April 4, 4 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Sullivan Center Room 202
Do you need help cleaning up your papers before you turn them in? Are you having a hard time making your writing appear more sophisticated? Come to this workshop for revision tips, help with transition sentences, thesis evaluation, proofreading strategies and more. Participants will engage in individual and group writing exercises as well as apply new strategies to a piece of writing. Bring a copy of a writing assignment you are currently working on for a class.

Space is limited in these workshops, so please register early. For more information or to register, visit: www.luc.edu/tutoring/workshops.shtml.

Become a Wellness Advocate

Volunteer to be a Wellness Advocate and talk to students about alcohol, drug abuse, sexual health, stress management, nutrition, relationships and other health issues. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in health and wellness or are considering a health-related career to gain practical experience. Interested candidates must submit a completed application and one reference letter by April 4. To learn more about the program and to download an application, visit: www.luc.edu/wellness/advocates.shtml. For more information, contact Alissa Eischens at: 773.508.2751; or e-mail: aeische@luc.edu.

Check Out Additional Career Events

Road Trip Nation is returning to Loyola! This PBS program illustrates how passion, vocation and calling merge together and lead individuals to discover fulfilling careers. Road Trip Nation travels across the country interviewing fascinating people who have defined their own paths in life. The Road Trip Nation staff will be at Loyola on March 28 - March 29 next to the Gentile Center, with a film showing and talkback session on March 28 at 7 p.m. in Galvin Auditorium. Enjoy stories, videos and fun, and learn how you can go on your own "Roadtrip." For more information about Road Trip Nation, visit: www.roadtripnation.com.

Target Information Session
March 27 from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Sullivan Center Room 202
Learn about management team leader jobs and internship opportunities at an information session with Target Corporation representatives. Target is an upscale discount retailer that focuses on high-quality, trendy merchandise and everyday basics at affordable prices.

Upcoming On-Campus Interviews
Check your eRecruiting account for interview schedules and details on how to submit your resume to be considered for positions with these companies:

National Jesuit Collegiate eFair
March 1 - March 31 (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.

Visit the New Shared Governance Website

Check out Loyola's new Shared Governance Website, which includes governance FAQs, a glossary, governance task force review documents, links to USG, Faculty Council, Staff Council and more. Shared Governance is a system of government designed to give a voice to and to engage the entire university community in the process of creating policies that best advance Loyola's mission. Go to: www.luc.edu/sharedgovernance.

Evaluate Loyola's Libraries

University Libraries invites all Loyola students, as well as faculty and staff, to complete an online survey from now through March 25. This brief survey seeks to combine feedback about library usage, services, collections and facilities. Respond to this survey to help the libraries continue to improve service to the Loyola community. To participate in the survey, go to: https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio5/s?s=4115.

Register for the Search XVI Retreat

Are you searching for a deeper knowledge of yourself and your relationships with others? Attend the Search XVI Retreat from March 30 - April 1 to learn how to foster deeper relationships with people and form a closer connection to God. Sponsored by University Ministry and Evoke, this retreat is based on the Kairos/Emmaus/Cursillo model and features a series of large and small group reflections. For more information and to register for the retreat, contact Rachel Hart at: 773.508.2203; or e-mail: rhart@luc.edu.

Attend Upcoming Liturgies

Join University Ministry for special upcoming services:

Lenten Reconciliation Service
March 27 at 10 p.m. in Jesuit Residence Chapel

Lenten Taizé Service
Thursdays during Lent in Jesuit Residence Chapel
Taizé Prayer at 9:10 p.m. followed by Mass at 9:30 p.m.

For more information, visit: www.luc.edu/ministry.

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 will begin in April, 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. 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.