Purchase $10 Tickets to "Wicked"

Starting at 8 a.m., Monday, April 2, Loyola students can buy tickets for the April 24 performance of the Tony Award-winning musical "Wicked," which is running at the Oriental Theatre/Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are only available for the 7:30 p.m. performance on April 24. All tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the information desk in Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU). There is a maximum of two tickets per student, and a Loyola ID must be shown at the time of purchase. This offer is sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the Student Activity Fund, and is available to Loyola students only. For more information, contact Steve Wells at: swells3@luc.edu. To learn more about "Wicked," visit: www.wickedthemusical.com/chicago.

Apply for the Les Aspin Internship Program

Do you want to spend Fall 2007 taking classes and working as an intern in Washington, D.C.? If so, consider applying for Loyola's Washington Semester program. Through an agreement with Marquette University's Les Aspin Center for Government, Loyola students earn 17 credit hours during the semester, including three credit hours of supervised internship experience. Courses are available in political science, theology and the arts. Students take classes at the Aspin Center, located just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol. Apartment housing is also available at the Aspin Center.

The application deadline for the program has been extended until April 5. Interested students must have a 3.0 GPA and junior or senior standing by Fall 2007. Second-semester sophomores will be considered if space becomes available. Students applying to the program must submit a completed application form, an unofficial transcript from LOCUS, two letters of recommendation from full-time Loyola faculty members, two copies of a resume and a passport-size photo. All application materials must be submitted to Dr. Alan Gitelson. To download the application form, visit: www.luc.edu/depts/polisci/washintern.html. For more information, contact Alan Gitelson at: 773.508.8751; or e-mail: agitels@luc.edu.

Cheer on Loyola Idol Contestants

Watch your fellow students compete to become the next Loyola Idol! The competition will take place April 3 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. in CFSU. This event is sponsored by Campus Life Union Board (CLUB) and is open to all students. For more information, contact Erin Petersen at: epeter5@luc.edu; or Erin MacIntyre at: emacint@luc.edu.

Prepare for Fall Registration

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.

Participate in a Light Bulb Exchange

Trade in your old light bulbs for energy-efficient bulbs at the Light Bulb Exchange on April 4 in the CFSU lobby and the Simpson alcove from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. For every filament light bulb you bring in, you will receive a new compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb for free. CFL bulbs use 75% less electricity than incandescent bulbs. They also cut down on carbon dioxide and last longer than other light bulbs. The Light Bulb Exchange is sponsored by Hillel, the Muslim Students' Association, Students for Environmental Alliance and the Sustainability Committee. For more information, contact Lisette Zaid at: lzaid@luc.edu; or Tayyaba Ahmad at: tahmad@luc.edu.

Check Out Upcoming Career Events

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.

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.

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:

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.

Improve Your Writing Skills

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

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 this workshop, 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.

Limited Shuttle and 8-Ride Service During Easter Break

Please note these restricted shuttle and 8-Ride service hours during the Easter break period:

April 4: Full shuttle service; final evening of 8-Ride service.

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.

Listen to the Student Activities Podcast

Learn about upcoming student events by checking out the Loyola Student Activities Podcast. Download each week's five-minute audio file from Loyola's Website to play on your computer or MP3 player. Produced for students by the Unified Student Government Lake Shore Campus Committee, each podcast highlights events in a format that's fast, convenient, fun—and free. To access the podcasts, visit: www.luc.edu/orgs/usg/UnifiedStudentGovernment/PodcastsfromUSG.html. For more information, contact Dan Kleinman at: dklein2@luc.edu.

Attend Upcoming Liturgies

Join University Ministry for special upcoming services:

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.

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.