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Friday, November 2, 2007 Visit Loyola's official MySpace profile at: www.myspace.com/loyolauniversitychicago. IN THIS ISSUE: Check Course Requirements in LOCUS
Reserve Tickets for ArcadiaSee Tom Stoppard's award-winning play, Arcadia, at the Mullady Memorial Theatre from November 2 -11. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday afternoons. Tickets are $15 for the general public; $10 for faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for students and seniors; and $6 for Loyola students with a student I.D. For more information and to reserve tickets, call: 773.508.3847; or e-mail: boxoffice@luc.edu.
Attend the College Comedy ChampionshipCheck out the College Comedy Championship, which will take place at Loyola on November 2 in the Mundelein Center Auditorium. Sixteen college improv comedy teams from across the country will compete for the national title. Comedy matches will take place at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Admission is free to Loyola students with their student I.D. For more information, contact April Browning at: abrowni@luc.edu.
Go to the Signs of Hope EventAttend the Signs of Hope event on November 2 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Halas Field. This gathering will be held in preparation for the annual pilgrimage to the School of the Americas vigil and protest, which honors the lives of six Jesuits who were murdered in El Salvador in 1989. Signs of Hope will begin with a procession at noon, followed by a reflection on the martyred Jesuits' work. After the ceremony, everyone is invited to help construct banners painted with symbols of hope. The banners will be displayed in Madonna della Strada Chapel before being brought to the School of Americas protest and vigil. Music, food and entertainment will be provided during the banner painting. To learn more about this event, call: 773.508.2200.
Take a Shuttle Bus to the President's BallPresident's Ball ticket holders may enjoy complimentary shuttle bus service to the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom on November 2. The shuttle will depart from the following locations promptly at 7:15 p.m.: Students must present their tickets to the President's Ball in order to board the shuttle. Tickets to the President's Ball have sold out and are no longer available. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities and Orientation at: 773.508.8850; or e-mail: activities@luc.edu. Meet a Chicago Symphony Orchestra ComposerAttend a presentation given by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's resident composer, Osvaldo Golijov, on November 3 at 5 p.m. on the fourteenth floor of the Mundelein Center. Admission is free. For more information, contact Jennifer Martin at: jmart22@luc.edu.
Support Hunger WeekParticipate in Hunger Week, which will take place November 4 - 10. The mission of Hunger Week is to cultivate compassion in the community by educating and raising funds for those who hunger. Numerous events are scheduled during Hunger Week, including the Hunger Run, special Mass services, presentations and the Social Class Dinner. For more information about Hunger Week and a complete event schedule, go to: LUC.edu/ministry/hunger.shtml.
Attend the Library Speaker SeriesCheck out the Library Speaker Series featuring author Karen Abbott on November 7 at 6 p.m. in the Crown Center Auditorium. Abbott will discuss her first book, Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys and the Battle for America's Soul, which explores the history of the world-famous Everleigh Club brothel that operated from 1900 - 1911 in Chicago's notorious Levee district on the Near South Side. A book-signing and reception will follow the discussion. Admission is free. To RSVP for this event, call Carol Franklin at: 773.508.2641.
Build a Home for a Family in NeedJoin Loyola fraternity and sorority members for Greeks for a Good Cause, an Alternative Break Immersion trip that will take place during spring break, which is March 1 - 9. Students will partner with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need. Exact travel dates and the trip location have yet to be determined. Past destinations were to Phoenix and New Orleans. The cost of the trip is largely dependant on the destination and will likely range from $250 - $500. Applications are due November 5 at 5 p.m. Those selected to participate in the trip will be notified by November 7. A $50 deposit will be required by November 12. To request an application or get more information, contact Patty Huber at: greeklife@luc.edu; or Adam Peterson at: apete2@luc.edu.
Go to a Coca-Cola ForumAttend a Coca-Cola forum on November 6 at 8 p.m. in Finnegan Auditorium. Representatives from Coca-Cola North America will provide information about the allegations of human-rights violations raised against the company and answer questions from event attendees. Only Loyola students, faculty and staff with valid Loyola I.D.s will be allowed in the auditorium. Banners, placards and media will not be allowed inside. Loyola is currently reviewing its beverage services contract with Coca-Cola, which expires on July 31, 2008. Information about the allegations against Coca-Cola, including perspectives from both sides, is available at: www.killercoke.org and www.cokefacts.com. A decision about the beverage services contract will be made by November 16. Comments and questions related to this issue may be e-mailed to: beverages@luc.edu. All messages will be reviewed by the beverage services contract selection committee.
Participate in a Talent ShowSign up for Loyola's Got Talent, one of the many Hunger Week activities, which will take place November 8 at 6 p.m. in the Rambler Room. There is an entry fee of $10 per participant, and all money will benefit Hunger Week charities. Participants are eligible to win a $350 Lettuce Entertain You gift certificate or tickets to see Blue Man Group. Download a talent show application at: http://web.mac.com/losc1/LOSC/Loyolas_Got_Talent_Application.html; or e-mail Kelli Dasher at: kdasher@luc.edu.
Learn About Career Center ServicesVisit the Career Development Center during walk-in advising hours to discuss anything career-related. Get help with resume writing, interviewing, job searches, career goals and interests, networking skills, and more. Walk-in advising 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. To read descriptions of the companies and job descriptions, or to submit your resume for consideration, log in to your eRecruiting account: http://luc.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp. Register for the Fall Search RetreatGo on the Fall Search Retreat from November 9 - 11. This weekend experience will help you gain a deeper knowledge of yourself, build relationships with others and forge a stronger connection with God. The cost is $50 per person, and financial assistance is available. Applications are available at all ministry offices and online at: LUC.edu/ministry/pdfs/2007_Retreat_Registration_Form-_edited.pdf. To learn more, contact Shannon Green at: 773.508.2206; or e-mail: sgreen3@luc.edu. This retreat is sponsored by University Ministry and EVOKE.
Find Out About Parking Lot ClosuresThe Fine Arts and Arthur parking lots at the Lake Shore Campus will close as of November 14 at 6 p.m. The closures are a result of Loyola Station Phase 1 construction. Alternate parking is available in the Fordham Garage in the Granada Center on Sheridan Road and in the Albion lot on Albion Street just west of Sheridan Road. The Albion lot is available for permit parking only. For more information about parking arrangements, contact the Parking Office at: 773.508.7036. To learn more about the Loyola Station project, visit: LUC.edu/tif/project_stages.shtml.
Note Loyola Scholarship RequirementsUndergraduate students receiving any of Loyola's merit-based scholarships are expected to complete each semester with at least 12 credit hours to qualify as a full-time student. If you are a scholarship recipient and have dropped below full-time status, contact Edward Moore, Scholarship Director, in the Office of Student Financial Assistance at: 773.508.8928; or e-mail: emoore@luc.edu to discuss the impact of future scholarship eligibility.
Complete an Outdoor Activities SurveyTake a survey and help the Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) enhance its outdoor activity offerings. OAC's main goal is to engage in outdoor activities that enhance the Loyola education by staying healthy and active. The results of this survey will help secure funding for outdoor activities and trips, purchase equipment, and develop an outdoor program at Loyola. To access the online survey, go to: http://studentvoice.com/p/?UUID=6d6f795e2b6949d68b61834cfc2e09ca. Survey results will be collected through November 30.
Submit Meal Plan Change Request FormsChange your existing meal plan for the Spring Semester, or add a meal plan using the Meal Plan Change Request Form, available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/forms.shtml. Resident students must comply with the guidelines of their status and housing assignments, but may submit a form if they wish to change their meal plan. Non-resident students may submit requests to add a meal plan for the next term. Meal plan downgrades will be accepted through January 4 at 5 p.m., and upgrades will be accepted until January 25 at 5 p.m. Non-resident meal plan requests will be accepted through March 15. For more information about meal plan options, e-mail the Campus Card office at: campuscard@luc.edu.
Send Immunization Records to the Wellness CenterAll students enrolled in seven or more semester hours must have current immunization records on file at the Wellness Center in order to register for the next term. Check LOCUS to see if you have a Wellness Center service indicator. If you receive a notification, submit your completed immunization record to the Wellness Center as soon as possible to have the indicator removed from your file. To learn more about immunization requirements at Loyola, visit: LUC.edu/wellness/immunizations.shtml.
Review Holiday Shopping Safety TipsThe holiday shopping season is approaching, which often results in a spike in crime. Here are some important safety tips that can help you avoid being a victim: If you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately. Calling the police alerts the authorities to the crime and may prevent other people from becoming victims. If you see any suspicious activity on or around campus, contact the Department of Campus Safety at: 773.508.6039 (non-emergency); or: 4.4911 (on-campus emergency). Contact UsFor help or more information, please contact: |
During a short period from October 21 - 25, the "Class Search" function in LOCUS did not properly display courses that satisfy Core Curriculum, Honors, Magis or Writing Intensive requirements. Students are advised to double-check this information in LOCUS before registering for Spring Semester courses. Spring Semester registration for undergraduates starts November 12. For more information about course requirements and registration, e-mail: 