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Gender Neutral Bathrooms/ Personal Wellness Facilities

Loyola is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all Ramblers. Over the past four years, Loyola has expanded its inventory of gender neutral and personal wellness facilities, which can be found by using the maps and listings below. Gender neutral facilities are single occupant restrooms and are equipped with complimentary menstrual products. Personal wellness rooms are available for individual medical needs or for lactation purposes, and are equipped with a refrigerator and sharps container, and a sink where feasible.

If you find that any of these spaces are in need of service, please submit a Facilities work order.

As a university design standard, all new construction and major renovation projects will include the addition of new gender-neutral restrooms and personal wellness rooms.

Please click on the link below for a detailed inventory of gender neutral and personal wellness facilities for each of our Chicagoland campuses.

 Prepared by Student Interns, Cassidy Jenkins '23, and Ali Alawami '26

Inventory of Lake Shore Campus Bike Racks

Prepared by Student Intern Jeanie Huynh '25

Facilities Management Campus Posting Guidelines

Facilities Management’s campus posting guidelines aim to establish effective use of posting space within University buildings and grounds. Due to life safety, sustainability, and facility upkeep, posting is only allowed on designated walls and bulletin boards. Postings on campus grounds are allowed only on bulletin boards or other locations designated for that purpose.

To minimize the risk of facility damage, fire, and the impeding of quick and safe egress from buildings in an emergency, posting is not allowed in the following locations:

  • In stair enclosures or on stair railings;
  • On doors or windows, including translucent glass block windows;
  • On lights or heaters;
  • In or on elevators;
  • On floors;
  • On furniture;
  • Attached to or covering fire extinguishers, hose cabinets, exit markers, or any other safety equipment;
  • In any other location where they might constitute a safety hazard.

Please refrain from posting on finished surfaces such as wood veneer, wallpaper, and painted walls. Failure to abide by the guidelines will result in removal of signage and fees to offset damages sustained by facilities.

If a space can benefit from a bulletin board, please  under “common area furniture” and request a bulletin board. A facilities staff member will determine if additional posting space is appropriate or will suggest alternative location.

Menstrual Equity Project

Students for Reproductive Justice, a group of Loyola University Chicago students, initiated the Menstrual Equity Project. Starting in 2016, they advocated for free menstrual products throughout Loyola bathrooms, stocking bathrooms themselves. They then began to work with Facilities, and Facilities continues their mission, which is as they say:

”These goods are not only cost prohibitive, but we would like to shift the general perception towards the idea that they are just as necessary as toilet paper, which an institution like a university readily provides free of charge. Additionally, we want these products to be readily available to all individuals that menstruate.”

Thanks to their activism, Loyola is committed to providing free menstrual products in both the men’s and women’s restrooms on the ground floor of all buildings, as well as in all gender neutral non residence hall facilities.

Triple Clear Water Filters

How can Chicagoland water get any better?

Drinking water at all Loyola University Chicago campuses is obtained from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, which meets or exceeds state, federal, and industry water quality standards.  The health and safety of the students and staff is of the highest priority. For this reason, the University is currently in the process of rolling out a new post pandemic filter program, which is scheduled to begin during winter break.  Triple Clear® water filters will be installed in water bottle fill stations throughout all campuses.

Triple Clear® water filters have a “force field” technology which removes up to 99.9999% of viruses, bacteria, and parasites. The electropositive “force field” acts like a magnet to attract and trap naturally occurring negatively charged contaminants​​. This means, “safe, clean drinking water plus improved taste, odor, and clarity.” The taste of Chicagoland drinking water coupled with the Triple Clear® water filter ensures a pleasurable experience. It’s the perfect zero-calorie beverage for quenching thirst and rehydrating your body.

Triple Clear Water Filter Spec Sheet

Protecting Buildings and Facilities from Sub-Zero Temperatures

As winter approaches, it's important to be aware of the challenges that sub-zero temperatures can pose to our campus buildings and facilities. Winter is beautiful, but it brings its own set of challenges, especially when the temperatures drop below freezing. Our campus buildings and Facilities department work hard to keep us warm and comfortable, but extreme cold can take a toll.

 

Sub-zero temperatures can lead to frozen pipes, burst water lines, and heating system failures. That's why it's crucial for all of us to play a role in protecting our university infrastructure.

 

Here are a few simple tips to help keep our campus in top shape during the winter months:

Report Issues Promptly:

If you notice any leaks, drafts, or heating problems in your dorm or any other building, report it to Facilities immediately. Hyperlink to Archibus

Close Windows and Doors:

Make sure windows and doors are closed tightly to prevent cold air from seeping in.

 

By taking these simple steps, we can ensure that our campus remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Let's all do our part to make this winter a great one at Loyola University Chicago!