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Friday, August 22, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE:
TOP NEWS
ACADEMICS
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND DEADLINES
UPCOMING EVENTS
ETC.
Top News
Visit LUC.edu for Back-to-School InformationCheck out the Loyola Web site for all the information you'll need as you prepare to begin the Fall 2008 Semester, including:
Get the 8-Ride Pick-Up ScheduleFind out when and where you can take advantage of Loyola's 8-Ride service: On-Campus Pick-Up
Off-Campus Pick-Up Get more information about 8-Ride online. Review the New Loyola Focus Submission FormBeginning with the August 29 issue of Loyola Focus, all items must be submitted using our new online form. Submissions sent to the old Loyola Focus e-mail address will not be received. If you have questions about using the submission form, contact Lenzlee Ruiz at lruiz1@luc.edu. All editorial questions pertaining to Loyola Focus should be directed to Melissa Niksic at mniksic@luc.edu.
ACADEMICSGet a Copy of the Student HandbookThe Loyola Student Handbook contains important information about University policies, an academic calendar, and a list of upcoming events. If you are a resident student, you will receive a copy of the Student Handbook when you check into your residence hall room. If you live off-campus, you can pick up a copy of the Student Handbook in CFSU, Room 100. The supply is limited, so get your copy today. All students must present their Campus Cards in order to receive a handbook. There is a limit of one handbook per student. For more information, contact Jeremy Inabinet at jinabin@luc.edu. Enroll in the STEP: Biodiesel CourseThere's still time to resister for the Solutions to Environmental Problems (STEP): Biodiesel course! Students in this class support the University Sustainability Initiative by converting waste vegetable oil from Loyola's cafeterias into low-emissions biodiesel fuel. The interdisciplinary course also focuses on the scientific, social, political, and economic dimensions of alternative fuel by integrating lectures, biodiesel production, and team project components. Visit the STEP: Biodiesel Web site for additional details. To participate in the course, you must receive consent of the instructors. Before you can register for the course, you must provide a written description of your interest in the class and explain how it fits into your long-term goals. If you're interested in registering for STEP: Biodiesel, contact Gina Lettiere at glettie@luc.edu.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND DEADLINESSing in the Choir for the Mass of the Holy SpiritAll students are invited to sing in the choir for the Mass of the Holy Spirit, which will be held on August 24 at 4 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Choir participants must attend a rehearsal on August 24 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Stella Maris Chapel (located on the second floor of Mundelein Center), and also attend a warm-up session in Gentile Center at 3 p.m. prior to the Mass. Get more information about Mass of the Holy Spirit and RSVP to sing by contacting Steven Betancourt at sbetancourt@luc.edu. Find Out How to Study AbroadLearn how you can study abroad at the John Felice Rome Center, the Beijing Center for Chinese Studies, or choose from more than 70 other programs in 32 countries. Attend a Study Abroad 101 Workshop, which is the first step for anyone considering studying abroad. Workshops are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the semester from 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Sullivan Center, Room 216. You can also take advantage of walk-in advising hours in the Office for International Programs, which are offered Monday - Friday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, check out the Study Abroad Web site. Connect with Alumni RelationsAs a Loyola student, you are part of an expanding worldwide network of more than 130,000 alumni, students, and friends. You are Loyola's "Alumni-in-Training," and you have special access to programming, events, and resources designed just for you. Get involved as an Alumni-in-Training by:
Learn more about Alumni Relations online. Attend the Student Organization FairGo to the Student Organization Fair on August 27 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Gentile Center. Learn about Loyola's more than 175 registered student organizations and find out how to get involved! You can also talk with representatives from various University departments to get information on study abroad opportunities, career development services, and more. Get more information about Student Activities online. Join Loyola's Spirit TeamsParticipate in tryouts for a spot on the Loyola Rambler Cheerleading and Dance Teams. Interested students may attend an open clinic on August 27 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Gentile Center. Tryouts will be held for both spirit teams on August 28 at 5 p.m. in Gentile Center. The spirit teams perform at all men's and women's home basketball games and at all post-season games. Team members are required to participate in any games scheduled over holiday breaks, and must perform at other select athletics events, pep rallies, alumni functions, parades, and philanthropic events. For more information, contact Beccy Sullivan at 773.919.9405. Check Out the Loyola "One Love" JamAttend the Loyola "One Love" Jam, an open house hosted by the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, on August 28 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in CFSU, Room 216/Mertz Hall, second floor (rain location is the CFSU lobby). Check out the department's new office space and learn more about its services. You can also enter the Rambler Raffle for a chance to win a variety of prizes. For more information, contact Rise Nelson Burrow at rnelsonburrow@luc.edu. Go to the College Safety Meeting and Community Roll CallGet to know officers from Campus Safety and the Chicago Police Department at a College Safety meeting on August 28 from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in CFSU. After the meeting, head over to 1200 Block Northshore Avenue to meet other members of the local community at the Roll Call and Community Cafe, which will run from 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Root beer floats and snacks will be served, and the event will feature a fire dancing performance by local group PyroTechniq. For more information, contact Summur Roberts at srobber6@luc.edu. Become a Loyola Academic CoachLoyola's School of Education GEAR UP office is currently recruiting students to work as academic coaches during the 2008 - 2009 school year. Academic coaches provide homework/study support and mentoring to freshmen students at high-need Chicago Public High Schools on Saturday mornings. Pay is $10 an hour. If you have sophomore or higher standing, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and are interested in helping deserving young students, become an academic coach today! For more information, contact Beth Cummings at 773.508.8042, or e-mail ecummi1@luc.edu.
UPCOMING EVENTSAttend the Community Service and Job FairGo to the Community Service and Job Fair on September 3 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Explore a variety of on- and off-campus service, internship, and job opportunities. More than 115 employers will participate in the fair, and admission is free to Loyola students. Professional attire is encouraged. Get more information online. Apply to a First-Year Chicago Urban ImmersionParticipate in one of two First-Year Chicago Urban Immersions, which will be held September 5 - 7 and 12 - 14. These 48-hour immersions will take first-year students to different parts of Chicago to learn about some of the social issues in our city and connect with struggling Chicago residents. The cost to attend an immersion is $50, and scholarships are available. For more information and to apply online, visit the First-Year Ministry Web site. If you have questions, contact Colleen Narbone at cnarbone@luc.edu.
ETC.Learn About the Behavioral Concerns TeamLoyola's new Behavioral Concerns Team (BCT) consists of a group of Loyola administrators from various departments who will reach out to students whose serious behavioral problems may cause others to be concerned about them. The BCT's approach is grounded in the importance of demonstrating care and concern for students' health and well-being, and in preserving the safety and well-being of the University community. In the past, when students on college campuses have harmed themselves or others, it was often revealed that many people across campus had concerns about those students, but poor communication and coordination led to troubled individuals "falling through the cracks." The BCT's goal is to prevent that from happening by identifying students who are in distress early enough to guide such students to seek the resources they need in order to overcome sources of distress and to succeed at Loyola and beyond. Students, faculty, and staff may report concerns about a peer to the BCT by calling 773.508.8300, or by completing the online incident report. For more information, visit the BCT Web site. Take Advantage of Career Center ServicesVisit the Career Development Center during walk-in hours for a quick advising appointment to help you get started on your career exploration and job search. Walk-in hours are as follows:
Note a Change to Loyola's E-mail ServiceDue to a significant increase in the amount of spam being sent to Loyola e-mail accounts, the University has added an appliance called MailFoundry to the current spam detection system. MailFoundry checks all incoming e-mail for spam and viruses before they reach Loyola's e-mail servers, thereby reducing the amount of unwanted messages. GroupWise users will notice less spam routed to their junk mail folder and will receive a daily digest report in their inbox containing e-mail messages quarantined by MailFoundry on the previous day (if spam was received). Please review the daily quarantine digests for false positives, e-mail messages that are incorrectly labeled as spam. The digest will contain the following options for each e-mail message:
Learn more about MailFoundry and contact Loyola's Technology Support Group with any questions at 773.508.7190 (dial 4.4444 on campus), or e-mail helpdesk@luc.edu. Be Aware of Graduation FeesDuring the month of August, the Office of the Bursar will assess fees to students approaching graduation. The graduation fee covers the cost of the diploma and cover, program expenses, mailing fees, and other incidental expenses associated with graduation. All graduates are listed in the Commencement program and must pay the graduation fee, regardless of attendance at the ceremony. Undergraduate students are assessed the $60 fee after completing 90 credit hours. Graduate students are assessed a $75 fee per each degree application. Get more information online. Get Microsoft Office 2007 on Loyola's Public Access ComputersLoyola's public access computers in labs, electronic classrooms, libraries, and Information Commons have all been upgraded to Microsoft Office 2007. The interface and file system of Office 2007 are slightly different from Office 2003. Review this user guide to help you get started. For more information, contact Information Technology Services. Contact UsLoyola Focus is a weekly newsletter distributed to students by e-mail on Fridays when school is in session. You can also read Loyola Focus online.
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