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Friday, November 9, 2007 Visit Loyola's official MySpace profile at: www.myspace.com/loyolauniversitychicago. IN THIS ISSUE: Register for Spring 2008 Courses
Find out when you can register. Your registration date can be found in LOCUS under "Academics" in "View Enrollment Appt." Check LOCUS for holds and balances before your registration appointment, which will block you from enrolling in Spring Semester classes. View a tutorial on how to search and register for classes. The tutorial is available in the LOCUS help box by clicking on "Performing a Class Search in LOCUS." To register, go to LUC.edu, click on "LOCUS" and log in using your universal I.D. (UVID) and password. (If you have any problems, click on the "Personal Account Manager" link.) You will see a menu box in the top left corner. Go to "Academics," click on "Enroll in a Class" and then choose your term. Go to "Add Classes" and enter the catalog number for the subject you want to enroll in. The catalog number can be found at LUC.edu under the "Calendars" section. You can also search for the catalog number by clicking on the hourglass when you're in the "Add Classes" section. Don't panic! Once your registration opens, you will have from then until the end of the first week of classes to modify your class schedule. Remember that you must register for 12 - 18 credit hours to be a full-time student. Undergraduate students receiving any of Loyola's merit-based scholarships are expected to complete each semester 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. First register for courses that you must take to stay on track for your major. Of these, first register for labs and those courses that are most time consuming. Be flexible. Try to design the best schedule for you, but be willing to take classes at either campus or in the evenings. Learn which classes meet Core Curriculum requirements by visiting: LUC.edu/core. Set up parent/guest access to your student account. Use LOCUS to give your parents or other guests the ability to view your e-Bills and financial information. First-year students who have not met with their advisors and would like assistance preparing for registration are welcome to attend a small-group registration meeting. These meetings will be held November 12 - 14. Students can ask questions, get information about the registration process and learn what classes are required for their majors. Meeting times and sign-up sheets are available at the Hub locations. Space is limited, so sign up today. Plan for Summer SessionsConsider your summer academic plans when registering for Spring Semester 2008 courses. Students may take one, two or three courses from four summer sessions to wrap up requirements, add a minor or try something new. To review a preliminary list of summer courses in one location, go to: LUC.edu/summer. Note that summer courses and the list on the Website are subject to change. Please continue to rely on LOCUS for updated and more complete course information.
Wrap Up Magis RequirementsStudents who want to receive the Magis designation at graduation have until the end of Spring Semester 2008 to finish their Magis requirements, which are to complete three Magis classes, three leadership activities and three community engagement activities. Magis courses are listed in LOCUS, but because the program is phasing out, very few courses will be available this spring. Students who still need to take a Magis course can contract with a willing professor of any Loyola course to have the course count for Magis credit. To arrange this, students should propose a 20-hour service activity that will be completed during the Spring Semester and is related to the content of the course. For more information, please e-mail Dr. Lisa Kerr, Director of Advising and Services, at: lkerr@luc.edu.
See the Play ArcadiaReserve tickets for Tom Stoppard's award-winning play, Arcadia, which is playing at the Mullady Memorial Theatre through November 11. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday afternoon. 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. Enjoy a special two-for-one ticket deal for this weekend's performances. For more information and to reserve tickets, call: 773.508.3847; e-mail: boxoffice@luc.edu; or visit: LUC.edu/theatre/2007-8season.shtml. (Note that the two-for-one ticket offer is not available online.)
Learn About the Challenge of Peace in the ChurchAttend the Chapel Lecture Series on November 12 from 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. The featured speaker is Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., from Blackfriars, Oxford. Radcliffe will discuss how the Church suffers from wounds of division and incomprehension and offer advice on how to overcome them. Admission to the lecture is free. For more information, contact Joe Canino at: 773.508.2089; or e-mail: jcanino@luc.edu. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
Note Telephone Service DisruptionsOn November 12, Information Technology Services will begin moving the university telephone system to a new location in Dumbach Hall. This migration will take place over the course of four weeks. All work will be conducted from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. with sporadic outages during that time period. Individual phones will have a one-time outage of 10 to 30 minutes. The work schedule and a list of the buildings affected are listed below. Check Out the Eco-FairGo to the Eco-Fair on November 13 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in CFSU. Environmentally-friendly businesses, restaurants and organizations will provide information on how to help the environment. There will be entertainment, food, a raffle and prizes at the event. Environmentally-friendly products will also be available to purchase. The fair is sponsored by Student Environmental Alliance. For more information, e-mail Laura Berthold at: lbertho@luc.edu.
Reserve Tickets for The DivinersGet tickets for The Diviners, which opens November 13 and runs through November 18 in the CFSU Studio Theatre. Performances will be held Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person. For more information and to reserve tickets, call: 773.508.3847; e-mail: boxoffice@luc.edu; or visit: LUC.edu/theatre/2007-8season.shtml.
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.
Participate in the Great American SmokeoutJoin people across the country that plan to quit smoking on November 15 as part of the Great American Smokeout. This is a great opportunity to stop smoking or offer support to someone you know who wants to quit. Information, quit kits and chances to win prizes will be offered in Damen Hall and CFSU on November 14 -15. The Wellness Center offers resources for quitting that are available year-round. To learn more, go to: LUC.edu/wellness/smoking.shtml.
Watch a Documentary Film About Sexual AssaultGo to a documentary film screening on November 15 at 6 p.m. in the Crown Center Auditorium. Searching for Angela Shelton follows the journey of a filmmaker who decides to traverse the U.S. and find other women who share her name. Among her many compelling discoveries, she learns that 70% of the women named Angela Shelton faced sexual assault or incest in their lives. The survivors learn from each other and share ways to transcend the horrors of sexual violence. A discussion will follow the film screening, and pizza and drinks will be served. The event is sponsored by the Sexual Assault Awareness Group. To learn more about the film, visit: www.searchingforangelashelton.com.
Get Free HIV/STI TestingGo to the Wellness Center for free HIV/STI testing on November 15 from 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Space is limited, and tests will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more, e-mail Alissa Eischens at: aeische@luc.edu.
Donate Hair to Locks of LoveParticipate in the Locks of Love event on November 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in CFSU. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. To donate, hair must be at least 10 inches long and may be colored, but not with bleach. Ulta salon stylists will provide free haircuts to those making hair donations. There will also be a bake sale and raffle prizes. All money raised at the event will benefit Locks of Love. This event is sponsored by the Student Nurse Association of Illinois at Loyola (SNAI-L). For more information, contact Nicole Krueger at: nkruege@luc.edu. To learn more about Locks of Love, visit: www.locksoflove.org.
Attend the Student/Faculty LuncheonEnjoy free food and good conversation at the Student/Faculty Luncheon, which will be held November 16 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Simpson Multipurpose Room. Interact with professors and enjoy free Subway sandwiches. This event is sponsored by the Honors Student Association. For more information, contact Nicholas Cannell at: ncannel@luc.edu.
Go to the Strategic Consulting Group ConferenceAttend the Strategic Consulting Group Conference on November 19 at 6 p.m. in Rubloff Auditorium. Consultants from various fields will be available to meet with students and answer questions about consulting. Appetizers and refreshments will be available before the panel discussion. For more information, contact Anne Kletzker at: 314.971.3339; or e-mail: akletzk@luc.edu.
Enhance Your ResumeMake sure your resume sells your skills and experiences to potential employers and internship sites. Visit the Career Development Center during walk-in advising hours to have your resume critiqued by a career advisor. 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. Appointments are also available by calling: 773.508.7716. To learn more about Career Center services, visit: LUC.edu/career.
Sign Up for Music Performance EnsemblesRegister to join a music performance ensemble during the Spring Semester. All music ensembles count toward the Artistic Knowledge and Expression Core Curriculum requirement. Membership is still available in all Department of Fine and Performing Arts ensembles, including: For more information, contact Mark A. Taylor, Coordinator of Ensembles, at: 773.508.8311; or e-mail: mtayl2@luc.edu. Directors are scheduling auditions for Spring Semester and participation is limited, so sign up soon. Most auditions are informal except in cases of groups where membership by competitive audition is required. Discover the CHAPTER ProgramLearn about the CHAPTER program (Chicago's High Need Area Partnership for Teacher Education Recruitment), which provides tuition scholarships to undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as graduate students who are enrolled full-time in a School of Education teacher preparation program. More than 100 education students are currently CHAPTER Scholars. Loyola undergraduate students can receive up to $4,000 per semester, and graduate students may receive up to $3,500 per semester through this program. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients must agree to teach in a high-need school in the United States for the length of time funding was received. For more information about the CHAPTER program and an application, go to: LUC.edu/chapter; or call: 773.508.8321.
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.
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Registration for Spring 2008 classes begins November 12. Here are some registration tips from the Office of Academic Advising and Services (OAAS):