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Friday, October 19, 2007 Visit Loyola's official MySpace profile at: www.myspace.com/loyolauniversitychicago. IN THIS ISSUE: Nominate Fellow Students for a Leadership Conference
Learn About Loyola's Recycling ProgramParticipate in Loyola's commitment to reduce landfill disposal. In July 2007, the Lake Shore Campus switched to a more efficient recycling program, "separating at the source," collecting recyclables separately from trash. This change makes it possible to track how much waste is recyclable. During the months of August and September, 6.7 tons of recyclables were collected. Check Out Upcoming Career Center EventsScience Week, October 22 - 25, is dedicated to the exploration of various careers and opportunities in science and technology. Experts from a broad range of science fields will be on campus to answer questions about their careers and give insight into how students can use their science and technology majors. Representatives from various graduate programs, companies and agencies will provide information about opportunities with their organizations. For a complete schedule of Science Week events, visit: LUC.edu/career/science_week07.shtml. Purchase Unique Halloween Attire at the Annual Costume SaleGo to the Annual Costume Sale, which will be held October 23 - 25 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU) lobby. Choose from a wide selection of items from Loyola's theatre costume shop, including medieval outfits and Santa Claus suits. The sale also includes an assortment of hats, shoes and other accessories. Prices for all items range from $3 - $25. For more information, call: 773.508.3830.
Meet with Campus Safety and Chicago Police OfficersAttend a meeting with Campus Safety and Chicago Police Officers on October 23 at 5 p.m. in the Quinlan Life Sciences Center, Room 312. Share your concerns about safety, ask safety-related questions, find out about local crime statistics and learn what you can do to stay safe. This event is sponsored by the Department of Community Relations and CSI: Loyola. To learn more, call: 773.508.7450.
Discover How University Finances WorkCheck out an El Tracks presentation about university finances and social responsibility on October 24 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Kasbeer Hall. William Laird, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, will explain how tuition dollars are spent, the role of donors and investments, and how the university budgets its money. Lunch will be provided at the event, and an RSVP is required by October 22. For more information and to RSVP, contact Joe Canino at: 773.508.2091; or e-mail: jcanino@luc.edu. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
Attend "Wicked: Behind the Emerald Curtain"Go behind the scenes of the hit musical Wicked by attending a presentation on October 25 from 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. in the Mundelein Auditorium. Two cast members from the Chicago production of Wicked will discuss the creative process behind the show and explain how they discovered their artistic vocations. Admission to the presentation is free. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/evoke/wicked.shtml. This event is sponsored by EVOKE.
Go on the Haunted Prison TripGet tickets for the Second Annual Statesville Haunted Prison Trip, which will take place October 25 at 7 p.m. The haunted house features a tour of maximum-security prison cells, where more than 200 notorious criminals and villains will be lurking about. Tickets are available for purchase at the CFSU information desk. There is a limit of one ticket per student I.D., and this event is open to Loyola students only. Complimentary shuttle buses will depart from the Parking Structure at 7 p.m. on the night of the event to transport students to Statesville, which is located in Crest Hill, 50 minutes south of Chicago. For more information, contact Jim Hubbard at: jhubba1@luc.edu; or Mike Gemma at: megemma@luc.edu. To learn more about the Statesville Haunted Prison, visit: www.statesville.org. This event is sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the Student Activity Fund.
Get Tickets to the Loyola Fall Dinner CruiseGo on the Loyola Fall Dinner Cruise aboard a luxury yacht on Navy Pier on October 26 from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. A four-course dinner will be served, followed by dancing and entertainment. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple. Purchase tickets at the CFSU information desk and at the student services desk located at 25 E. Pearson. There is a limit of two tickets per student I.D. Boarding for the cruise will begin at 7 p.m. on the night of the event at 600 E. Grand Ave., with the yacht departing promptly at 7:30 p.m. Semi-formal attire is required, and students must provide their own transportation to and from Navy Pier. This event is sponsored by the Dean's Advisory Council, Women in Business, Delta Sigma Pi and the Student Activity Fund. For more information, e-mail: LoyolaFallBoatCruise@gmail.com.
Participate in the Book and Bike DriveContribute to the Book and Bike Drive on October 27 from 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the loading dock of the Crown Center, which is accessible at the east end of Loyola Ave. by the lake. The event will benefit Global Alliance for Africa (GAA), a non-profit organization that develops programs to economically strengthen communities throughout Africa. The Book and Bike Drive is the outcome of a Loyola immersion trip to East Africa in June 2007, where faculty and staff members learned firsthand about GAA's initiatives. Everyone is encouraged to donate books and bikes that are in new or good condition. Monetary donations will also be accepted (checks should be made payable to Global Alliance for Africa). Receipts for tax-deductible donations will be available at the event for those who request them. Take Part in a Day of Prayer and RenewalAttend a gathering of prayer, reflection and music on October 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. "Day of Prayer and Renewal: Experiencing the Spirit and Taizé" will explore the spirituality and music of the ecumenical community of Taizé, France. A leader from the Taizé community will be in attendance for this special celebration. For more information, contact Rachel Hart at: 773.508.2203; or e-mail: rhart@luc.edu. Also, please note that weekly Taizé prayer services are held on Wednesday evenings at 9:30 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. All are welcome to attend.
Submit Immunization Records to the Wellness CenterAll students enrolled in seven or more semester hours must have current immunization record 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.
Find Out About "Superbug" InfectionsLearn how to protect yourself from "superbug" infections. Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to as "staph," is an organism commonly found on the skin of healthy individuals. It is responsible for many skin infections and can be treated with antibiotics. Certain staph infections, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), are resistant to antibiotics. Most MRSA infections are acquired at health care facilities like hospitals and nursing homes. However, approximately 12% of MRSA infections are transmitted by close skin-to-skin contact, contact with openings in the skin such as cuts or abrasions, contaminated items and surfaces, crowded living conditions, or poor hygiene. MRSA can only be diagnosed by a health care provider. Symptoms may include irritable pimples or boils. Treatment of MRSA includes antibiotics and/or wound drainage. To learn more about MRSA and other "superbugs," visit the Wellness Center Website at: LUC.edu/wellness/mrsa.shtml.
Celebrate Mass on All Saints DayAttend special Mass services on November 1 in celebration of All Saints Day. Mass will be held at 8 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. For more information, contact Sacramental Life at: 773.508.2089.
Note Internal Transfer DeadlineThe College of Arts and Sciences, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, and Schools of Business, Education, Continuing and Professional Studies and Social Work are all distinct colleges under the direction of separate deans. Students interested in transferring from one of these programs to another must submit an internal transfer application form. The Spring Semester deadline for internal transfers is November 1. For more information and to download the application form, go to: LUC.edu/undergrad/internal.shtml.
Contribute to Loyola's Literary MagazineSubmit your creative work by November 9 for possible publication in Diminuendo, Loyola's literary magazine. Short stories, essays, poetry, photography, fine art and other creative work may be submitted. Diminuendo is published on a quarterly basis and is printed in black and white. The second issue of the year, "Drugs," is part of a yearlong series titled "Sex, Drugs, Rock-n-Roll and Afterglow." Submissions can be e-mailed to: diminuendoluc@hotmail.com; or dropped off in Mertz Hall, LL29. Students interested in designing and editing the magazine are welcome to attend meetings held in Mertz LL29 on Mondays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, e-mail: bkidman@luc.edu.
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Loyola's Department of Student Leadership Development will send up to six students to the National Conference on Student Leadership from November 17 - 20. This conference is a skill-building opportunity for students who have demonstrated leadership potential; it is not a reward for outstanding leadership. An advisor will accompany students to the conference and all conferences expenses will be paid. Nominations are open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Self-nominations will not be accepted.