This year, the Family Business of the Year Awards will celebrate 19 years of recognizing exemplary family businesses. In addition to business success, those recognized have demonstrated positive family/business linkage, multigenerational family business involvement, contributions to industry and community, and innovative business practices and strategies. Any family-owned business headquartered in Illinois is eligible to win and may be nominated by anyone—including themselves.

Nomination forms can be obtained online at LUC.edu/fbc/nomination or by contacting the Family Business Center directly at 312.915.6490 or ILFBOY@luc.edu. All nominations received by Friday, June 29, will be considered. Professionals in a variety of fields, including family-owned business leaders, will serve as judges to review all applications and determine the winners.

This year’s winners will be honored at an awards gala on Tuesday, November 27, at The Four Seasons Hotel–Chicago. The gala attracts professionals from all over the Chicagoland area, including previous Family Business of the Year winners and finalists and members of the Family Business Center. This year’s gala sponsors include BMO Harris Bank; Katten Muchin Rosenman; Grant Thornton; KPMG; Mass Mutual; MB Financial Bank; McDermott, Will & Emery; Abbot Downing; and Oxford Financial. For more information on the Illinois Family Business of the Year Awards, please visit LUC.edu/fbc.

As you know, the City of Chicago will play host to The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit on Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21. In addition to these dates, a number of other summit-related events and protests will occur prior to May 20. Human Resources and the Department of Campus Safety are writing to remind you that Loyola’s campuses will remain open during the summit dates.

From a security standpoint, our focus is on the Water Tower Campus, which will see an increased presence of campus safety officers throughout the weekend. The Department of Campus Safety will also continue to safeguard the Lake Shore and Health Sciences campuses. We continue to work with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department to receive any necessary updates related to security. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Department of Campus Safety at 773.508.6039 with safety-related questions or concerns.

Given the distances between our campuses and the NATO Summit, the most likely impact for faculty, staff, and students will be increased travel times to and from campus. Please be aware that there will be a number of road closures and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) reroutes in the coming days, and Metra is taking extra precaution as well. Because of these challenges, we encourage you to plan ahead to allow more time for your commute to work/class, to schedule paid-time off, or to make alternative work arrangements with your supervisor.

For more on the summit, including road closures and parking changes, please visit www.chicagonato.org. To stay on top of CTA changes, visit www.transitchicago.com. Finally, for Metra riders, please visit www.metrarail.com.

Sincerely,

Thomas M. Kelly
Senior VP for Administrative Services and Chief Human Resources Officer

The game was a pitcher’s duel with the teams combining for only two hits through the first innings until Valpo broke through against Loyola freshman Amanda Ciran in the bottom of the sixth.

Doerffler drew a leadoff walk and one out later, Brittany Duncan walked to give the Crusaders runners at first and second. Jordan Rutkowski followed with a double that hugged the left field line to score pinch runner Hayley Bridwell and give Valpo a 1-0 lead. However, Ciran was able to limit the damage, which proved to be critical, by getting Joylyn Ichiyama-Drewry to foul out and Kelsey Phalen to ground out to end the threat.

Loyola equaled its hit output through the first six innings by tallying a pair of huge hits in the top of the seventh. Lauren Arceneaux ripped a triple to right field and just beat the throw at third to give the Ramblers a runner in scoring position with one out. That set the stage for Lauren Zaworski, who stroked a clutch RBI single to right that brought home Arceneaux and tied the game at 1-1.

Valpo rallied in the bottom of the seventh however when Amanda Wisniewski coaxed a one-out walk from Ciran and after Sara Strickland fouled out, Doerffler stroked the game-winning hit to right center.

Ciran was impressive in defeat, allowing only three hits in 6.2 innings. Brooke Andresen, Olivia Bell, Brittany Gardner, and Zaworski were named to the All-Tournament Team, while Gardner collected Pitcher of the Tournament accolades.

Loyola, which was playing in the Horizon League Championship title game for the first time since 2004, finishes the season with a 26-23 record. The future is bright for the Ramblers as they lose only one starter, Arceneaux, from this year’s squad.

Questions can be directed to cschei1@luc.edu.

“Earth, better or worse?” – Aaron Durnbaugh (director of sustainability) is interviewed about Earth Day, more specifically, how recognition of the day has helped benefit the environment since it was created in 1970. 04.21.12: Chicago Tribune

“Photo of the Day” – A photo of Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. and Rabbi Jacob Neusner, at Loyola’s inaugural Law & Religion lecture, ran on the front page of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on April 24. 04.24.12: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Philip Nyden (director, Center for Urban Research and Learning) was on WGN-AM’s Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg discussing Robert Sampson’s recently published book, Great American City: Chicago and the Enduring Neighborhood Effect. 04.22.12: WGN-AM

Loyola junior Alexandra Vecchio is interviewed on this WLS-TV ABC 7 News at 10 p.m. broadcast about her participation in the student-run “Uncap Loyola” campaign, a year-long campaign to end the selling and use of bottled water on campus. 05.03.12: WLS-TV, ABClocal.go.com

Darrell Wheeler (dean, School of Social Work) and two current Loyola students were interviewed in this segment on WGN News at Five about His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama’s lecture at Loyola University Chicago on Thursday, April 26, 2012. This same story was aired on the CLTV Evening Edition at Five-Thirty newscast and on WGN Evening News at 9 p.m. 04.26.12: WGN-TV, CLTV

Moser has assembled a talented recruiting class for the 2012-13 season to complement the return of Second Team All-Horizon League forward Ben Averkamp, who averaged 15.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in 2011-12. Moser also welcomes back guards Joe Crisman (8.5 ppg), and Jordan Hicks (8.4 ppg), who had solid seasons despite battling injuries.

Tickets are still available for the Loyola Private Bank Fan Deck party, which includes game ticket, food, beer, soft drinks, and water, but are going fast. Sign up today by visiting http://loyolaramblers.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=454585.

The brunch will feature an array of delicious dishes and meal options, including:

• Hot breakfast and lunch entrees
• Made-to-order omelet station
• Carving station of beef, lamb, and ham
• Gourmet crepe station
• Smoked salmon
• Imported and domestic cheeses
• A variety of shell fish
• Home-made pâtés and terrine
• Fresh fruit
• Dessert table…and more!

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 847.367.3014. Seating times are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children two years and under are free. Prices include self-guided tours of the Cuneo Mansion, parking, and a complimentary glass of chilled champagne or mimosa. For more information on pricing, please visit www.cuneomansion.org.

Limited space is available, so please register as soon as possible. To register online, click here.

For one voice to be heard, many must be spoken. That voice is your Staff Council.

Please support your candidate and vote today!

Because parking is extremely limited on the Lake Shore Campus, we encourage you to take public transportation on Thursday and Friday. We expect the parking facilities available to faculty and staff members to fill up very quickly on these days.

Please contact Parking Services at 773.508.7036 if you need help with parking arrangements.

The International LLM Programs are structured for a relatively small group of predominantly foreign lawyers who will benefit from individualized academic counseling to create a rigorous curriculum that suits their academic and professional interests. The International LLM Programs offer two tracks: U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers and International Law with a Focus Option for foreign lawyers or JD graduates seeking to develop an expertise in a specific area of law.

Blanke holds a law degree from Germany and a JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She has worked as an attorney for the City of Chicago Law Department, and as an international legal consultant for an international law firm in Chicago. As a law school administrator, she focused on international aspects of legal education and developing international opportunities for students and faculty. Blanke, whose native language is German, is fluent in English and has conversational knowledge of French and Russian. In addition to managing all aspects of the LLM programs for foreign lawyers, she will work with faculty to support Loyola’s International Law and Practice Program, its summer programs in Rome, Beijing, and Strasbourg, a London comparative advocacy program, and its international student competitions.

For more information on the International LLM Programs at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, visit LUC.edu/llm. Loyola’s School of Law now accepts applications for the fall 2012 enrollment in the International LLM Programs.

The events will be held on the campuses of the Loyola University Medical Center and Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. For more information, or to register, visit www.loyolamedicine5k.org.

Shuttle:
-April 30 to May 4: Buses will depart approximately every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night (after 8 p.m.), with the usual service start and end times.

-May 5: Buses will run from 7 a.m. (WTC) and 7:30 a.m. (LSC) until 5 p.m. on both campuses. Buses will depart approximately every 30 minutes.

-May 6: No Service

-May 7: Buses will depart approximately every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night (after 8 p.m.), with the usual service start and end times.

-May 8: Buses will run from 7 a.m. (WTC) and 7:30 a.m. (LSC) until 2 p.m. on both campuses. Buses will depart approximately every 20 minutes. The last shuttle bus for the 2011-12 academic year will leave on May 8 at 2 p.m. There will be no shuttle service during the summer term.

8-RIDE:
The last night of 8-RIDE service before the summer break will be Monday, May 7. There will be no 8-RIDE service during the summer term.

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Close to 1,000 lab and classroom machines were upgraded last summer for the start of the 2011–2012 school year. Since that time, the focus has been on migrating faculty and staff computers, with nearly half of the 2,500 administrative and academic machines complete. The project team will continue to schedule upgrades throughout the summer until all departments are migrated, according to Susan Malisch, vice president and CIO of Information Technology Services.

“The project is going well so far, and we’re encouraged by the positive feedback about the new tools available in both Windows and Office,” Malisch says.

The software upgrades bring the University to more current releases and features, and are part of a larger initiative that will also include an assessment of Loyola’s e-mail system. A 30-person committee, comprised of a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students from throughout the University and Health Sciences Campus, has begun identifying the major requirements to be considered as part of the e-mail review. A recommendation on e-mail is expected early this summer to the IT Executive Steering Committee.

“The landscape for e-mail has changed significantly, and while GroupWise remains a stable and solid product we want to assess how we can best position Loyola to take advantage of new collaboration tools and unified communications in the future,” says Malisch. The platform ultimately chosen will need to provide for sophisticated collaboration tools and compatibility with mobile devices, among other criteria, she added.

Information about all phases of the migration project, including the August schedule of Windows 7 and Office 2010 training classes, will continue to be shared online at LUC.edu/windows7. Questions can be directed to the ITS project team at windows7@luc.edu.

Visitation:
Friday, May 4
4-8 p.m.
Donnellan Family Funeral Home (10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL)

Funeral Mass:
Saturday, May 5
10 a.m.
Saint Philip the Apostle Church (1962 Old Willow Rd., Northfield, IL)

Condolences can be sent to Chris Murphy, Staff Mission Format Office, Granada Center #335b, LSC. Donations in his mother’s honor can be made to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 or Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654.

Please remember this family in your prayers.

Many of you are probably wondering about the results of the naming contest, for various areas of the new student center, that you have been such a huge part of for the last several weeks. After collecting more than 2,400 votes from the student body, we have our winners, which were announced on Saturday as part of the Weekend of Excellence festivities.

Winners are listed below, along with the runners up:

First Floor Spirit/Merchandise Shop:
Winner—The “L” Stop (submitted by Federico Padrones Salvador)
Runners Up—Rambler Alley, LU’s Closet, The Gold Standard, All Things Rambler

The Ground Level Sports Lounge:
Winner— Ireland’s (submitted by Steve Sykes)
Runners Up—7 Stripes, Sidelines, The Huddle, The Pack

The First Floor Common Lounge (Halas Addition):
Winner—The Den (submitted by Sarah “Frankie” Frank)
Runners Up—Iggy’s Lounge, The Kettle, Room 1870, The Howler

I want to personally thank everyone for their participation in this contest. These names will be forever a part of the new student center and will contribute to the strengthening of pride at Loyola. This would not have been possible without your assistance and voice.

Lastly, I want to remind everyone about the Steel Beam Signing that is being held as part of ((DOP))’s Be Chill Bash, on Friday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., next to Sean Earl Field (rain location is CFSU; Beam Signing is TBD if it rains). Be sure to stop by to personalize a steel beam that will be used in the construction of your new student center.

Sincerely,

Bryan Goodwin
Director, Student Centers

At the event, dance students from all classes and levels will showcase their semester’s work in an informal dance performance. Stop in and enjoy performances in numerous dance styles, ranging from ballet and modern, to jazz.

We wanted to give you some information related to parking, as well as ticket availability, for the visit of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, who will be on the Lake Shore Campus all day on Thursday, April 26.

Parking:
Due to the size and complexity of the events on April 26 (including security procedures and protocols that will be in place that day), there will be significant traffic delays on and around the Lake Shore Campus. We urge you to avoid driving on this day and to please use public transportation if possible.

In order to assure adequate parking for students arriving to classes on April 26, a current Loyola ID must be presented after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, and all day on Thursday, April 26, in order to enter Loyola parking facilities. Individuals who do not present a Loyola ID will not be allowed to park in a University lot during that time. As always, overnight parking is not allowed on campus.

On April 26, in addition to the Main Parking Structure and Fordham Garage, Loyola students, faculty, and staff are also allowed to park in the Albion Lot (1215 W. Albion) and West Loyola Lot (1236–38 W. Loyola) by presenting a current Loyola ID. Please contact the parking office directly with any questions at 773.508.7036 or lscparkingservices@luc.edu.

Tickets:
We have learned from the Tibetcenter that they still have tickets available for purchase at their morning (9:30–11:30 a.m.) program featuring the Dalai Lama. If you would like to purchase a ticket for the Tibetcenter’s morning program (held in Gentile Arena), please visit www.tibetcenterchicago.org for details regarding their event.

Sincerely,

The Dalai Lama Coordinating Committee

Sexual assault is the most common violent crime that occurs on American college campuses today, and as many as one in four women will experience an attempted or completed assault during her time in college. Many campuses are working to change these statistics and the formation of CCSCC is one example of how.

The mission of the CCSCC is to enhance Chicagoland universities’ ability to respond to and prevent dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault through collaboration and sharing of resources and best practices.

“Sexual assault is a reality on college campuses and it’s important for us to talk about it, educate students about it, work hard to prevent it, and show our students how much we care,” says Stephanie Atella, health educator at Loyola’s Wellness Center. “April 25 is a city-wide day of recognition of sexual assault and consent and it allows us to demonstrate our strong, unified commitment to making our campuses safer.”

Please note that due to the event, the Water Tower Campus shuttle stop will be temporarily relocated to Lewis Towers from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As part of Loyola’s own theatre festival, students perform in plays written and directed by their peers. Come celebrate the ingenuity of our most creative students as their original works are brought to life before your very eyes. Admission is free, but reservations are highly recommended. Book your seat today by clicking here.

School of Communication students studying journalism, advertising, public relations, and communication studies will lead the panel discussion. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. To RSVP, click here.

Visitation:
Tuesday, April 24
3–6 p.m.
Madonna della Strada Chapel

Funeral Mass:
Tuesday, April 24
6:30 p.m.
Madonna della Strada Chapel

Condolences can be sent to the Vainorius Family, in care of Father Brian Paulson, Ignatius House, 6324 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60660

Please remember this family in your prayers.

We wanted to give you some information related to parking, as well as ticket availability, for the visit of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, who will be on the Lake Shore Campus all day on Thursday, April 26.

Parking:
Due to the size and complexity of the events on April 26 (including security procedures and protocols that will be in place that day), there will be significant traffic delays on and around the Lake Shore Campus. We urge you to avoid driving on this day and to please use public transportation if possible.

In order to assure adequate parking for students arriving to classes on April 26, a current Loyola ID must be presented after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, and all day on Thursday, April 26, in order to enter Loyola parking facilities. Individuals who do not present a Loyola ID will not be allowed to park in a University lot during that time. As always, overnight parking is not allowed on campus.

On April 26, in addition to the Main Parking Structure and Fordham Garage, Loyola students, faculty, and staff are also allowed to park in the Albion Lot (1215 W. Albion) and West Loyola Lot (1236–38 W. Loyola) by presenting a current Loyola ID. Please contact the parking office directly with any questions at 773.508.7036 or lscparkingservices@luc.edu.

Tickets:
We have learned from the Tibetcenter that they still have tickets available for purchase at their morning (9:30–11:30 a.m.) program featuring the Dalai Lama. If you would like to purchase a ticket for the Tibetcenter’s morning program (held in Gentile Arena), please visit www.tibetcenterchicago.org for details regarding their event.

Sincerely,

The Dalai Lama Coordinating Committee

• Orchestra, Chorus & Chamber Choir Concert – Monday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m., in Madonna della Strada Chapel
• Jazz Chamber Recital – Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m., in Mullady Theatre
• Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble Concert – Thursday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the Mundelein Center Auditorium

All of these events are free. To reserve your seat today, click here.

“Conscience Concerns Could Prove Decisive in Health Care Ruling says Jesuit Priest and Scholar” – Robert J. Araujo, S.J., (John Courtney Murray Professorship, School of Law) provided commentary on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the 2010 health care law. 03.31.12: Catholic.org

Justin Daffron, S.J., (associate provost) made an appearance on KSTP-MIN’s Twin Cities Live to surprise Denzel Kane, senior high school student and Twin Cities Live student intern, with Loyola’s Cristo Rey scholarship, a highly acclaimed financial award for exceptional students. Kane will start as a freshman at Loyola in fall 2012. 04.03.12: KSTP-MIN (Local ABC affiliate in Minneapolis, Minnesota).

“Bullies in the office?” – Suzy Fox (associate professor, School of Business Administration) is interviewed about bullies in the workplace and how to handle them. 04.08.12: RedEye

“As we age, what happens to the aging?” - Al Gini (professor, School of Business Administration) discussed aging and what it means to society in his online blog on WBEZ.org. 03.22.12: WBEZ.org

Alan Gitelson (professor, political science) appeared on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition to discuss the results of the Illinois Republican Primary elections held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. 03.21.12: NPR, WBEZ-FM

“Self-defense differs in Illinois” – Jerry E. Norton (professor, School of Law) is quoted in this reportabout the stance of self-defense in Illinois as it relates to Florida’s Trayvon Martin case. 03.26.12: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

“Elgin homeowner who killed teen is acquitted of manslaughter” – Jerry Norton (professor, School of Law) was quoted in the following Chicago Tribune article about an Elgin homeowner who was acquitted of manslaughter after killing a teenager he thought was breaking into his car. 04.13.12: Chicago Tribune

“No Agreement on New Rules” – David Prasse (dean, School of Education) comments on how teacher education programs are evaluated. 04.06.12: InsideHigherEd.com

“Attorney says Smith will contest charge” - Alan Raphael (professor, School of Law) was quoted in the following article about Illinois State Representative Derrick Smith and his indictment for one count of bribery. 04.13.12: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Registration for the University Walking Challenge is now open and will remain so through Tuesday, April 24. Loyola University Chicago will compete against DePaul and Northwestern as part of the challenge, which is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Throughout the 10-week period, from April 25–July 4, the universities will compete against each other, while also running internal university competitions (i.e. School of Business Administration vs. College of Arts and Sciences). Blue Cross Blue Shield is providing everyone access to a website that allows participants to manually record and track their steps and total miles. Each week, Human Resources will report on Loyola’s standing in the competition at LUC.edu/hr/wellness and on the Inside Loyola news site. Also, the Wellness website will feature weekly articles and resources about setting personal goals, recipes for a healthy lifestyle, how to choose the right walking shoes, and more.

How Do I Sign Up?
To start the process, visit www.walkingworks.com. On the site, click on “Sign Up” and follow the directions below.

1. Select plan: Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield
2. Select group: University Walking Challenge
3. Select program: University Walking Challenge
4. Select an LUC team: Choose LUC Central Administration (a catch-all for most staff members) or one of the LUC colleges/schools
5. Lastly, fill out your contact information

A pedometer, used to track your steps, will be provided for each participant in the program. Pedometers will be distributed on April 25 at the following locations.

• WTC – HR Office, Lewis Towers, 8th Floor from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• LSC – HR Office, Granada Center #270 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• HSC – SSOM HR Office, 4th Floor from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

I Have My Pedometer; Now What?
Once you have picked up your pedometer, start walking! At the end of the challenge, Loyola will also award a wellness prize and well-deserved recognition to the top three individual walkers within the University.

For more information, please contact Tamika Love at tlove1@luc.edu or Deborah Meister at dmeiste@luc.edu. Additional information on the challenge will also be posted at LUC.edu/hr/wellness.

Sincerely,

Deborah Meister
Director of Benefits, Compensation, and HRIS

The recital celebrates excellence in music as top students present a diverse program of vocal and instrumental selections. These promising performers have had advanced training in their areas of study and rehearsed under the tutelage of accomplished music faculty members. Come celebrate their talent and the transforming power of music.

The Director of Scenes is Peter Kanelos, from Loyola University Chicago, and the lecture will be delivered by Peter Holland, from the University of Notre Dame. The event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and colleagues. A reception will follow the event.

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For more information, contact Campus Ministry at 773.508.2200.

Whether you’ve joined us once or not all, we invite you to share stories of solidarity, service, and justice at this dinner on April 19, from 6-7:30 p.m., in Baumhart Hall’s fourth floor lounge. Please RSVP to Lisa (Reitz) Harris at lreitz@luc.edu by April 16.

Surveys need to be completed by April 22.

The mandala, which is viewed as a vehicle promoting enlightenment and compassion,  will be available for viewing during its construction and until His Holiness visits on April 26. After His Holiness leaves, Lama Ngawang will lead a moving ceremony in which he will sweep the sand into an urn.

The mandala will be on display at the Norville Center, room 114, from now until April 25. Be sure to stop by and check this impressive process out.

Questions can be directed to William French, PhD, at 773.508.2356 or wfrench@luc.edu.

Dear friends and supporters of North Lake Shore Earth Day (NLSED),

The event has been such a wonderful and collaborative experience for the last four years as a result of the support of our elected officials, nonprofit community organizations and neighborhood advocates in Andersonville, Edgewater, Rogers Park, Ravenswood and Lincoln Square.

At the outset of planning for 2012, we decided to breathe new life into the event by changing the format. Earth Night: Planet Art School 2.0 carried forward the Earth Day tradition by creating an opportunity to explore our relationship to the Earth through a multi-layered evening of art making, live music and multimedia presentations. It was to be held off-campus at the Broadway Armory.

We have heard and responded to the community’s desire to take a year off and re-solidify the buy-in, support and participation and re-ignite the collaborative experience of which it began. Although I am personally disappointed to not host NLSED in some form this year, I am encouraged by the opportunity to rebuild the event and attract a dedicated committee to make it a reality. In June, I intend to reconvene any and everyone who has interest in helping to plan for an event in 2013. This event cannot happen without passionate local partners. If you are interested, please contact me at 773-508-7450 or srober6@luc.edu.

In the meantime, please support the Annual Spring Clean Up scheduled for Saturday, April 21. For more information, please contact your individual ward office for projects and details.

Warm regards,
Summur

A Naperville, Illinois, native, Moser had previous stops at Illinois State University and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock as head coach.

Moser recently completed his first season as the head coach at Loyola and in addition to returning Second Team All-Horizon League selection Ben Averkamp and talented senior guard Jordan Hicks, the Ramblers welcome a highly regarded recruiting class for the 2012-13 season.

We invite and encourage you to submit nominations for fellow staff members you feel can truly represent our large and diverse campus-wide staff community and can be committed to serving the staff and larger University. Self-nominations are also welcome!

Staff members who are interested in learning more about Staff Council are invited to attend an information session, where current members will answer questions about the role of Staff Council in the University, the commitment involved in serving on the council, and the exciting upcoming growth of the council as we begin to integrate the Health Sciences Campus into the team.

Information sessions will be held:

• Monday, April 16, at Noon, Crown Center 530, LSC
• Tuesday, April 17, at Noon, Beane Hall (Lewis Towers), WTC

For questions about the election process, please contact Nicole Remy at SC-Elections@luc.edu or nremy@luc.edu.

Loyola Community,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Hendler, MLS, as Associate Provost and Director of the Health Sciences Library. Gail received an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Lehman College and a masters in library science (MLS) from Queens College, both in New York City. Gail comes to Loyola with a nationally recognized background in health sciences librarianship and has gained extensive experience with educational outreach to support curriculum, research, and patient care goals. Gail has been professionally active both nationally and locally and currently serves as the Chair of the MLA/Thomson Reuters Doctoral Fellowship Jury. Gail joins us from the Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library where she served as Head of Information and Access Services and previously held a variety of positions in New York City that include: Information Specialist for the New York Academy of Medicine; Clinical Medical Librarian at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Assistant Curator and Coordinator of Outreach Services for the Frederick L. Ehrman Medical Library at the NYU School of Medicine; and Director of the Lenox Hill Hospital Health Sciences Library.

Ms. Hendler’s experience and vision will be very important as we move forward to redistribute library resources to better meet the information needs of our campus, revision our library collection in the face of continually rising costs, and develop a strong working relationship with our new partners at Trinity Health. She will begin her tenure here on June 1, 2012, but is already involved in several important discussions regarding library space and services.

Also, sincere thanks and congratulations go to Jeanne Sadlik for her service during the past year as Acting Director of the Library. She has done an excellent job of advancing the library in this role, and I look forward to her continued leadership. Based upon a recommendation by Gail Hendler, Jeanne will be promoted to Associate Director of the Health Sciences Library, effective July 1.

Please join me in welcoming Gail and congratulating Jeanne!

Richard L. Gamelli, MD, FACS
Senior Vice President and Provost of Health Sciences
Loyola University Chicago

Set in the steamy streets of New Orleans, Tennessee Williams’s drama offers an atmospheric portrait of desperation, deception, and sexual chemistry. When aging southern belle Blanche Dubois comes to the French Quarter to live with her sister, Stella, she gets caught in a dangerous web that includes Stella’s husband, Stanley Kowalski. Physically and emotionally compelling, he dominates his wife and clashes with Blanche over the sisters’ inheritance. While running from her own troubled past, Blanche fails to accept that she’s lost everything in this Pulitzer Prize-winning portrait of complex characters in a moment of tragic flux.

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Please remember this family in your prayers.

The discussion will be held on Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, in room 304 of the Terry Student Center, on April 16, at noon. Lunch will be supplied! RSVP to Carol Franklin at cfrankl@luc.edu by April 11, 2012.

Visitation:
Thursday, April 12
5–8 p.m.
John E. Maloney Funeral Home (1359 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago)

Memorial Mass:
Friday, April 13
2:30 p.m.
Madonna della Strada Chapel

Condolences can be sent to the family in care of the Department of Biology, room 317C, in the Quinlan Life Sciences Center, LSC.

Please remember this family in your prayers.

We are extremely saddened to let you know that one of our students, Joseph Suh, passed away today, April 5. We wanted to let you know that the Wellness Center, Campus Ministry, and Residence Life staff are available to assist students in need on an individual basis. In addition, staff from these offices will be available on Monday on a drop-in basis in Regis Multipurpose Room from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

The following are resources for students:

• 24 hour crisis hot line: 312.926.8100
• You may contact staff in the following offices during regular business hours: Wellness Center at 773.508.2530; Campus Ministry at 773.508.2200; Residence Life at 773.508.3300

In the event you are a residential student, you may also contact your Resident Assistant on Duty.

We would like everyone to please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. We will communicate service information as it becomes available.

Regards,

Robert Kelly, PhD
Vice President for Student Development

• Holy Thursday Liturgy — April 5 at 5 p.m.
• Good Friday Liturgy — April 6 at 3 p.m.
• Easter Vigil Liturgy– April 7 at 8 p.m.

Holy Week will then come to a close with Easter Sunday Mass (April 8) at 10:30 a.m. Please note that no evening Masses will be held at either campus on April 8.

For more information, visit the Office of Sacramental Life’s website here.

Shuttle:
On Thursday, April 5, the last shuttle bus will leave campus at 9 p.m. There will also be a 9:05 shuttle from the Water Tower Campus to the Metra stations. There will be no shuttle service from 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 9. The shuttle will resume normal operating hours at 2 p.m. on April 9.

8-RIDE:
There will be no 8-RIDE service on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7. The 8-RIDE will resume normal operating hours on Sunday, April 8.

This year’s spring conference is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the fourth floor of the Klarchek Information Commons. To learn more about the conference, or to register, click here.

Campus Safety is writing to advise you of a burglary that occurred this morning in Mertz Hall, on the Lake Shore Campus. A student reported that he left his room for a couple of minutes and when he returned, several items of value were missing. With this in mind, please remember the following safety tips:

• Always lock your room, especially when you leave (even if it’s only for a few minutes)
• If you see someone acting suspicious (i.e. going door-to-door trying door handles), contact Campus Safety at 773.508.6039
• Be aware of individuals trying to use your access into secure areas (i.e. piggy-backing on your swipe-card entrance); please contact Campus Safety if you believe someone accessed an area that they shouldn’t be in
• Maintain a list of serial numbers for electronics and valuables, and keep that list in a safe place

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Campus Safety at 773.508.6039.

Sincerely,

Robert Fine
Director, Department of Campus Safety

Loyola will be co-sponsoring the Clickers 2012 Conference October 25-26 at Hotel Allegro in downtown Chicago . The conference will explore how clickers and other technologies can transform the traditional classroom into an interactive teaching and learning environment. A special “early-early bird” rate of $150 is available until Friday, March 30. If you are currently using clickers in your classes or are interested in learning how clickers might more fully engage your students, you may benefit from the sessions at this affordable conference.

Use the web message below to connect directly to the registration page or access the conference website for information about registration as well as a call for session proposals. Hurry to take advantage of the $150 reduced rate and consider submitting a proposal outlining your use of interactive technology for teaching and learning:  http://www.clickersconference.com/

We hope many of you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity right in our own backyard! If you have questions about the conference, please e-mail cts@luc.edu.

Sincerely,

Carol Scheidenhelm
Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy

Bruce Montes
Academic Technology Services

On Friday night, COLLOSUS features Outasight and Gym Class Heroes, followed by funny men Jim Gaffigan and Juda Friedlander who will perform in the Gentile Arena on Saturday night.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. for performances on both nights. Tickets are $5 per ticket or $7 for the COLOSSUS combo! Tickets can be purchased at the CFSU and TSC information desks (two tickets per Loyola ID).

For more information, click here.

Michael Garanzini, S.J., was interviewed on WMAQ-TV’s NBC5 News at 5p.m. regarding the grand opening of Loyola Limited’s new student-run business, Felice’s Roman Style Pizza, on Friday, March 23. 03.23.12: WMAQ-TV, WLS-TV

“In the News” – James T. Gathii, JD, Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s newly appointed Wing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law, is announced in this article. 03.14.12: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

“Scandal on campus: Why our national penchant for rating everything has gone too far” – Al Gini (professor, School of Business Administration) discusses higher education in the online blog, “The BEZ,” on WBEZ.org 03.06.12: WBEZ.org

“Why do we vote on Tuesdays? Blame the farmers” – Alan Gitelson (professor, political science) answers the question: “Why is Election Day on a Tuesday?” in this feature piece. 03.19.12: Chicago Sun-Times

“In High‐Crime Areas, Still Too Few Police” – Art Lurigio (associate dean, College of Arts and Sciences) provides commentary in this report about the issue of staffing more police officers in high-crime areas. 03.08.12: ChicagoNewsCoop.com

“Historic Changes Afoot for Chicago River?” – Nancy Tuchman, PhD, (vice provost) is quoted in this report about the Great Lakes, its native species, and its changes. 03.07.12: Medill News Service

“Professor Drives Coast to Coast on Fewer Than 10 Gallons of Gas” – Zachary Waickman (biodiesel lab manager, CUERP) provides commentary in this article about alternative energy expert Cliff Ricketts and his team of Middle Tennessee State University students who are planning to drive 2,532 miles using hydrogen, electric, ethanol, and solar power. 03.06.12: Medill News Service

“Many think Robert Bales case reflects a military pushed to limit” – John Allen Williams (professor, political science) is interviewed about the case of Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, the American soldier accused of shooting and killing 17 civilians in Afghanistan while on duty two weeks ago. 03.24.12: Kansas City Star

“Chicago Law: Law schools seeing fewer applicants” – David Yellen (dean, School of Law) discloses that Loyola University Chicago’s School of Law will have the same number of applicants as last year’s in this report. 03.23.12: Chicago Tribune

“FedEx Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle a Bias Case” – Michael Zimmer, JD, (professor, School of Law)  was quoted in this article about the recent $3 million Fed Ex settlement to resolve allegations that the company discriminated in hiring on the basis of sex, religion, and national origin. 03.21.12: The New York Times

Campus Safety is writing to make you aware of a shooting that occurred near the intersection of Granville and Broadway on Thursday morning at approximately 2:40 a.m.

According to the Chicago Police Department, two non-Loyola affiliated individuals were shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries during the incident. The initial investigation indicates that the shooting is gang related.

Campus Safety wants to take this time to remind everyone that it is imperative that you remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Stay alert and able to recognize behaviors that may be considered suspicious or unsafe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Campus Safety anytime at 773.508.6039. If you have any information related to the shooting this morning, please contact the Chicago Police Department directly at 312.744.8261.

Sincerely,

Robert Fine
Director, Department of Campus Safety

Theatre Master Class: Nick Patricca
March 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m.
The Rockefeller Memorial Chapel (5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago)

With The Fifth Sun as the text and the anniversary of Oscar Romero’s death and the “end of the Mayan Calendar” as the context, director Cecilie Keenan and playwright Nick Patricca will lead participants through the creative process of making a work of art for the theatre. This master class will focus on: 1) Demonstrating the collaborative work of moving from ideas (dramatic, political, cultural, social, economic) to the event of public performance; 2) Exploring the cultural and religious interactions of Christian myth and ritual with Meso-American myth and ritual in the lives of the American peoples of Central America; 3) Investigating the political, economic, religious, and cultural situation leading up to the death of Archbishop Romero on March 24, 1980 in El Salvador and those same elements in the contemporary situation. Nick Patricca, a professor emeritus at Loyola, is a founding member of the Victory Gardens Playwrights Ensemble, ensemble member of TOSOS in New York, and president of the Chicago Network for Justice and Peace.

Theatre Master Class: Stacey Flaster
April 2 from 6-8 p.m.
Mundelein Center, 14th Floor (Loyola University Chicago, 1020 W. Sheridan Avenue, Chicago

Stacey Flaster, experienced director and choreographer and winner of the Broadway World Award for best choreographer and best musical for her production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Theatre at the Center, has been involved in countless productions throughout the midwest. In addition, her direction and choreography of Theatre at the Center’s Cats and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat landed her two Jeff Nominations. Currently, she has three upcoming productions including Route 66 at the Paramount Theatre, Married Alive at Metropolis, and Little Shop of Horrors at the Theatre at the Center.

Click here for the full story.

Vicente is from the Guatemalan community of Saq Ja El Quiché. The community was massacred during an internal conflict and he and his family fled to the United States. They came to Chicago through the efforts of the sanctuary movement, and after the Peace Accords were signed, Vicente returned to Saq Ja in order to support the education and development of the community. As an educator and a member of the Mayan community, he speaks Quiché and has a profound understanding of Mayan cosmovision and the experience of the indigenous people of Guatemala.

When the Mountains Tremble is a documentary on the internal conflict and social revolution in Guatemala. It describes the struggle of the largely indigenous peasantry against a heritage of state and foreign oppression. The film is centered on the experiences of Nobel Peace Prize winner and Quiché Mayan woman Rigoberta Menchú. The film knits a variety of forms–interviews, direct address, re-enactment, video transmission, and on-the-spot footage shot at great hazard–into a wide-ranging and remarkable cohesive epic canvas of the Guatemalan struggle.

The event will be help on Thursday, March 29, at 5:30 p.m., in room 142 of the Quinlan Life Sciences Center. Questions can be directed to Melissa Boroughs at mboroughs@luc.edu.

Senior theatre major Brandy Reichenberger wrote and directed this coming-of-age tale that juxtaposes the experiences of Olive, a bespectacled young inventor, and the older Martin, a sometime poet and victim of arrested development. Follow them on a mind-bending journey through the known world and beyond as they struggle to recognize themselves, exploring different methods of abstract storytelling in the process.

The event is open the public. Questions can be directed to Randall Newman at rnewman2@luc.edu.

In an effort to get users up-to-speed on the new software, Campus Reservations has scheduled multiple training sessions on the lakeside campuses. The workshops will primarily focus on teaching you to locate and request a space, date, and time for your event. You will also learn about new features, including customized searches and automated space recommendations that can help you stay organized using 25Live. We will also include a brief refresher on necessary reservation policies and procedures.

The WebViewer, Loyola’s current scheduling software, will be disabled on June 1, 2012, so be sure to sign up soon to explore all that 25Live has to offer.

To enroll in a training session, click here. Questions can be directed to Campus Reservations at campus-reservations@luc.edu.

To RSVP for this free public event, please click here.

This event is sponsored by the Gannon Center for Women & Leadership and the School of Communication.

A temporary fenced walkway will be available, north to south, through the Cuneo construction site to provide a path between Coffey Hall and Mundelein Center heading north to the MDS Chapel, which will create a safe pathway to the East Quad and the north end of the campus.

We apologize for the temporary inconvenience this may cause while we complete the continued improvements and beautification of our Lake Shore Campus. Questions can be directed to Wayne Sliwa, senior project manager, at wsliwa@luc.edu.

Visitation:
Friday, March 23
3–9 p.m.
Friedrichs Funeral Home (320 W. Central Road, Mt. Prospect, Illinois)

Lying in State and Mass:
Saturday, March 24
9–10 a.m.
10 a.m.
St. Raymond de Penafort (301 S. I-Oka, Mt. Prospect, Illinois)

Condolences can be sent to the Office of Sacramental Life and we will see that they are sent to the family.

Please remember this family in your prayers.

These awards recognize students who contribute to the University community through their on-campus employment and will be awarded during the Weekend of Excellence in April. There are three award categories (described here). Please review the categories and if you believe you have a student or student team who qualifies for an award, submit a nomination before Friday, March 23, 2012.

The nomination form is available here. For more information on the upcoming National Student Employment Week, please see our website.

The event will take place at LUMA (820 N. Michigan Avenue) and is FREE for LUMA members and Loyola students, faculty, and staff. Admission for the general public is $4. RSVP to luma@luc.edu or call 312.915.7608.

The staff within the libraries want to provide the best possible service for its patrons and user feedback lets them know what they excel in and what areas they can further improve on. Some changes have already taken place as a result of the survey conducted in 2011. For example, patrons expressed a need for more comfortable chairs and outlets, as well as requests for the purchase of the electronic resource, The Times Digital Archive, all of which have been fulfilled as of fall 2011.

Visit the Libraries’ blog, Noteworthy, to learn more about how the University Libraries used patron comments and suggestions to enhance the user experience.

Dear Students,

As St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaches, so does the opportunity to experience some of the unique culture and traditions around this holiday in Chicago. From parades to green rivers, St. Patty’s in the Windy City is a special time.

Of course, part of St. Patrick’s Day culture also involves the choice to take part in drinking or not.  With the above normal temperatures, there undoubtedly will be many people out and around this weekend.  It is our hope that you, as Loyolans, make smart and informed decisions about how you choose to spend the day. Remember the Student Promise: to care for yourself, care for others, and care for the community.

As a University we do not condone underage drinking; however we also know that there will be some students who choose to drink when under the legal age of 21. Our most sincere hope is that all our students stay safe this weekend and throughout the year.  Whether or not you are over 21, if you choose to drink it is always important to practice low/moderate drinking both for your health and safety, and for the safety of others. Please encourage your friends to look out for each other and respect the choice of others who choose not to drink. And most of all, please do not drink and drive…use public transportation.

However you choose to spend this weekend, please be aware of the potential for negative consequences to arise and know who to go to for help.

If you feel that anyone is in need of help, do not hesitate to call Campus Safety at 773.508.6039 or call 9-1-1. We also encourage you to familiarize yourself with Loyola’s Good Samaritan Policy, which was put in place for these types of situations. Making the call is always better than not seeking help at all, but remember:  the best way to stay safe is to avoid the emergency in the first place.

We hope you have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day weekend and enjoy this special time in our city.

Be Safe, Be Well.

Sincerely,

Robert D. Kelly, PhD
Vice President for Student Development

March is National Nutrition Month, and as part of the University’s 2012 Wellness Program, Human Resources is hosting three “Nutrition in a Nutshell” Wellness Wednesday presentations in the coming weeks.

Nutrition in a Nutshell

• March 21 – 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Bremner Lounge, Centennial Forum Student Union, Lake Shore Campus
• March 28 – 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Terry Student Center, Room 303, Water Tower Campus
• March 28 – 1–2 p.m. in the Loyola Health and Fitness Center Conference Room, Health Sciences Campus

Presentations will run for approximately 45 minutes and a Q&A will be held as well. Refreshments and a healthy snack will be served at each session.

Also, please note that there are still spaces available in the Weight Watchers classes on all three campuses. More information is available here.

Coming in April
April is Dental Health Month. Also in April, the University will announce plans for a University Run/Walk Challenge that will pit faculty and staff department teams against Northwestern University and DePaul University employees. Look for more details in April.

For more information on the 2012 Wellness Program, please be sure to visit LUC.edu/hr/wellness.

Sincerely,

Deborah Meister
Director of Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS

Loyola will host this visit in the Madonna della Strada Chapel. The prayer is open to the University community and the public at large. For more information on the Taizé community, click here. Information on the Chicago 2012 meeting can be found here.

For more information, click here.

• Robert Stanczuk, Class of 2011
• Jackie Marquez, First-Year Chaplain, Ministry
• Patrick Green, Director of the Center for Experiential Learning
• Aana Vigen, Associate Professor of Ethics and Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Theology
• Kevin Gillespie, S.J., Associate Provost for University Centers and Future President of Saint Joseph’s University

The “This I Believe” initiative began last year as a way to bring to light the beliefs that we share as members of the Loyola community. These monthly programs continue to invite panels of students, faculty, and staff to each share a deeply held personal belief and explain why this belief is important to them. Each program features a panel presentation from Loyolans followed by time for discussion. A meal is served at each event.

To RSVP, click here.

Loyola law alumna Desiree Moore (JD ’05), an adjunct faculty member and founding president of Greenhorn Legal, LLC, created the boot camp workshop several years ago while working as an associate at a large Chicago law firm. Working with Marianne Deagle, assistant dean for career services at Loyola, Moore tailored the boot camp program to meet the specific needs of Loyola students.

“The goal of the program is to equip new lawyers with the personal skills, practical skills, and business sense to enable them to assimilate into the legal community and contribute meaningfully to their legal practices from day one,” says Moore.

The program will utilize live and interactive lectures along with video clips of seasoned practitioners and judges. Discussion topics cover professionalism, relationship building, mentoring, time management, e-mail and letter writing etiquette, and contributing effectively in a team environment. The program will also offer in-depth litigation and transactional training, including the skills of drafting motions, making court appearances, performing due diligence, and contributing to corporate deals. Most importantly, the training will expose law students to contemporary ethical considerations, involving social media, marketing a legal practice, and managing the accompanying stress of a demanding legal career.

“Offering this unique skills training program to 3Ls, so they are better prepared for the real-life practice of law and hopefully able to gain an edge in the job-search process, is a definite win for all,” says Michael Kaufman, associate dean of academics at Loyola.

The 3L Boot Camp program, offered to 90 third-year Loyola law students during spring semester, was filled to capacity within 24 hours of opening enrollment.  The program will take place at Loyola’s School of Law March 23–25.

The new student center at the Lake Shore Campus will be completed in about a year and we are looking for creative students to help us name various areas of the building. Specifically, we are asking you to help us name three important areas of the 100,000 square-foot building. This is a great opportunity to be creative, be original, and be a part of Loyola history!

The Process:

Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GKDPMRB and fill out the submission form with your idea(s) for the spaces. The spaces to be named include:

• Spirit Shop (1^st Floor)
• Sports Lounge (Basement Level)
• Common Lounge (area will actually be located on the first floor of the adjacent Halas Sports Center; this area is scheduled for completion in 2014)

Submissions will be accepted through March 30, 2012. At that time, the Name Game Committee, which consists of professional staff members, USGA student reps, and other student leaders, will convene to select the finalists for each of the areas. After finalists are accepted, the Loyola student body will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite names the week of April 9. Winners will then be announced during the Weekend of Excellence on Saturday, April 21.

The Incentive:

Winners will have the opportunity to select from one of three prizes: a $500 Loyola bookstore credit, a $500 airfare voucher, or a $500 Groupon credit. In addition, winners have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Loyola University Chicago.

Questions can be directed to Bryan Goodwin, director of student centers, at bgoodwin@luc.edu.

Sincerely,

The Name Game Committee

Tuesday, March 13
Tobin Hall, Stritch School of Medicine
4:30–5:30 p.m. – Address/Q&A
5:30–6:30 p.m. – Reception

If you are unable to attend, please be aware that the February 29 Lake Shore Campus address was streamed live and a taped version of the address is now available here.

We hope to attract a cross-section of up to 25 students who have blazed a variety of leadership paths here at Loyola. Any faculty, staff, or student may nominate a deserving student by clicking here. Nominations for the 2012-2013 class of The Maroon & Gold Society are due by 5 p.m., Friday, March 16.

For more information on the Maroon & Gold Society, please click here. If you have questions, please contact Jack McLean, assistant vice president for student development, at jmclean@luc.edu, 773.508.3912, or in person at CFSU 101.

Facilities apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates your cooperation.

The RDW Trio is composed of three young Luxembourg jazz musicians considered to be some of country’s finest: Michel Reis (piano), Marc Demuth (bass), and Paul Wiltgen (drum). Reis, Demuth, and Wiltgen formed the RDW Trio in 1998 while in high school. The group performed on a regular basis in and around Luxembourg for several years. After a hiatus, beginning in 2003 when each member pursued music study, the band is now ready to perform for American audiences.

Admission is free.

His visit provides the opportunity for the University community to learn more about the work Rabbi Lerner does to promote a progressive agenda for social change that is informed by spirituality and religiosity.

Join Inside Government on Monday, March 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Simpson Multipurpose Room. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Maggie Meza at mmeza@luc.edu if you have any questions.

All telephone and network services have been restored to the Quinlan Life Sciences Center, Flanner Hall, and the main parking structure. If you are experiencing any problems with your telephone or workstation in these areas, please contact the Help Desk at 773.508.4ITS (4487).

We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.

Sincerely,
Information Technology Services

As changes are being made to the steam plant infrastructure on campus road at the Lake Shore Campus, we have discovered a portion of our network cabling, which supports voice and data, will need to be rerouted. This emergent situation will cause an unplanned 24-hour outage in Quinlan Life Sciences Center, Flanner Hall, and the main parking structure. These buildings will be without telephone and network connectivity (including wireless) beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 8. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Workstations are available throughout the Lake Shore Campus (including the Klarchek Information Commons) for those in the affected areas.

If you have any other questions, please contact Dan Vonder Heide, director of information technology services, at dvonder@luc.edu.

Thank You,
Information Technology Services

Tickets can be reserved at LUC.tix.com.

Mass
Friday, March 2
11:30 a.m.
St. Walter’s Church (130 W. Pine, Roselle, IL)

Condolences can be sent to the Office of Sacramental Life (Room 809 Mundelein Center, Lake Shore Campus).

Please remember this family in your prayers.

The WTC information meeting will be held on Monday, February 27, from 11:15-11:45 a.m., in room 415 of Lewis Towers. Katie Kearns from Weight Watchers will be on hand to explain the program, review the online registration process, and also review how you can obtain the reduced corporate rate for Loyola employees. Classes will then officially begin on Monday, March 5, again in room 415 of Lewis Towers.

The second lecture of this semester will be delivered by Jon Bougie, PhD, of Loyola’s physics department, who will speak about “Pattern Formation in Granular Materials: Nonlinear Dynamics in a Sandbox.” The lecture will be held on Tuesday, February 28, at 4:30 p.m. in Cudahy Science Hall, room 313. More information about Jon’s talk and a full list of this semester’s speakers can be found here.

Questions can be directed to Aaron Lauve at lauve@math.luc.edu.

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please send an e-mail to mcammenga@luc.edu or cmanley@luc.edu.

Tickets are available for reservation at LUC.tix.com.

A full listing of Women’s History Month events will also be available on the University Calendar soon. For questions or more information, please contact Lisa (Reitz) Harris at lreitz@luc.edu.

The Department of Campus Safety is writing to advise you of a few incidents on the CTA Red Line that have been brought to our attention.

On Monday, February 13, two female Loyola students were victims of a battery at the Loyola Red Line station. The students were getting on the train when they had an encounter with a man who then struck both of the students resulting in minor injuries. Through a collaborative investigation with officers from the Chicago Police Department (CPD), an offender was identified, located, arrested, and charged.

Campus Safety was also made aware of another incident that occurred on Tuesday, January 31, on a CTA Red Line train at the Morse station. A female Loyola student was approached by an unknown male who inappropriately exposed and grabbed himself before demanding the woman’s cell phone and money. The woman was able to retain her possessions and reported the incident to the CPD.

We at Campus Safety are aware of the large number of students, faculty, and staff that utilize public transportation to get to and from campus every day. Due to this recent criminal activity, we wanted to take this time to remind you of simple ways to stay safe while using public transportation.

Safety Tips:

• When riding a bus, use a stop that is well lit and near a coffee shop or store that’s open
• Travel with a friend or co-worker whenever possible
• Know the bus or train schedule ahead of time; utilize CTA bus tracker to verify when your bus will arrive
• Do not sleep on the bus or train
• Sit near the bus driver
• Be prepared; have your money, fare card, or U-Pass ready to give to the driver so that you won’t fumble with your wallet or purse
• Do not engage in unnecessary conversation with strangers
• Never give out any personal information
• Stay alert!
• Move away from people who appear intoxicated, even if this means getting off at another stop or moving to another train car
• Do not share a cab with a stranger; if you take a cab alone, text the cab number to a friend for future reference if needed
• Sit near the aisle so you can get up quickly if someone is bothering you
• Do not sit near the exit door on buses, trains, or subways; at stops, when door opens, someone can reach in and snatch your purse or briefcase
• Hold on firmly to your purse or briefcase; do not put it on the seat beside you and keep it in your lap or wedge it between your feet
• Tuck necklaces and other jewelry inside your clothing and turn rings around so they are not visible, or remove jewelry entirely before using public transportation

Thank you for your time. Make sure to immediately report any incidents to the CPD and/or Campus Safety.

Sincerely,

Robert Fine
Director, Department of Campus Safety

“A slice of Italy: Student-run Felice’s brings a taste of Rome close to home” – Current Loyola senior Sean Connolly and president of Loyola’s Felice’s Roman Style Pizza is interviewed in this article about the restaurant and its upcoming grand opening. 02.08.12: Loyola Phoenix

“Jesuits: The men behind the collar” – President Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., is quoted in this report about the history of St. Ignatius, and about Loyola’s Ignatian Heritage Week, held on campus from February 12-19. 02.08.12: Loyola Phoenix

“Does the hierarchy’s getting together mean it’s falling apart?” – Eugene Cullen Kennedy (professor emeritus, psychology) penned the following op-ed about the current hierarchy in the Catholic Church. 02.09.12: National Catholic Reporter

“Photo of the Day” –Bill Loris (director, PROLAW, School of Law) was featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s front page photo for the School of Law’s new partnership with World Bank Group to launch the World Bank Global Forum on Law, Justice, and Development. 02.08.12: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

“Surgery for crossed eyes not just for children” – James McDonnell, MD (professor, ophthalmology, SSOM) penned the following editorial about the correct treatment of strabismus, the condition in which the eyes do not line up in the same direction, and how it can be treated in children. 02.13.12: The Doings-Hinsdale (a Chicago Sun-Times publication)

“Moser Struggles through Tough First Season” – Loyola head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser is the focus of this feature piece, which outlines his first season as head coach. 02.10.12: The New York Times

Timothy O’Connell (professor, Institute of Pastoral Studies) was interviewed on Milwaukee Public Radio’s Lake Effect about how to apply meekness and personal ethics to business. 02.13.12: WUWM-FM (Milwaukee Public Radio)

“Pfizer Birth Control Recall: Are Lawsuits On The Horizon?” – Nadia Sawicki (professor, School of Law) is quoted in the following International Business Times article about the Pfizer birth control recall, and the possibility that lawsuits for wrongful conception will follow. 02.06.12: International Business Times

“Loyola maintains a connection to the Middle Temple Inn of Court” – Allen Shoenberger (professor, School of Law) discusses the School of Law’s connection to the Middle Temple Inn of Court. 02.13.12: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

“Theologian explains ‘Falling in Love With God’ at St. Thomas parish mission” – Pauline Viviano (associate professor, theology) is referenced in this article for her upcoming lectures on having a relationship with God during the weekend of March 3, and March 5-7, 2012. 02.09.12: Triblocal.com

David Yellen (dean, School of Law) was interviewed on WTTW-TV’s Chicago Tonight about the recent lawsuits against John Marshall Law School and DePaul University College of Law, and the controversy over how law schools should disclose post-graduate employment data. 02.07.12: WTTW-TV

Also, submit your online application at LUC.edu/studyabroadapp for a summer or fall 2012 study abroad program (from February 20 at midnight to February 22 at 2 p.m.) and pick up a free $10 gift card to Starbucks, Chipotle, or Target at Application Days. Not sure which program is right for you? Come and get one-on-one advising from program advisors and faculty leaders. Don’t miss this amazing event!

A full listing of Women’s History Month events will also be available on the University Calendar soon. For questions or more information, please contact Lisa (Reitz) Harris at lreitz@luc.edu.

There are two separate retreat weekends scheduled, and students can sign up for either March 23-25 or March 30-April 1. Cost is $50, with financial aid available. For more information, contact Lauren Schwer (lschwer@luc.edu) or register here.

The first session of camp will run June 11-14, with the second session to be held June 18-21. Both sessions will last from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Loyola Head Coach Porter Moser and his staff and players will be on hand to put campers through drills, skill work, and competitions for the affordable cost of $250 per session. Any camper with a sibling also enrolled in camp will receive a $25 discount and all campers will receive a camp basketball and a Nike t-shirt.

For additional information, please contact Matt Gordon at 773.508.3787 or mgordon1@luc.edu or click here.

Please remember this family in your prayers.

February Live After 5!
Cafe Iberico
737 N. LaSalle (LaSalle and Chicago)
Friday, February 10
5 p.m.

A free shuttle will run between the two venues throughout the night. Food and beverages will be provided, including beer generously donated by Half Acre Beer Company. Admission is free.

RSVP to luma@luc.edu or 312.915.7608.

The lecture will occur from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 10, in the Klarchek Information Commons, fourth floor. A reception will follow. For more information on the lecture, click here.

Please contact Kristin Emery, at kemery1@luc.edu, with questions.

Join Dr. Michael Meinhardt for a lively conversation about approaches to teaching style in the classroom on February 15, at noon, in the Klarchek Information Commons, fourth floor. We supply the lunch, you supply the conversation!

RSVP to Carol Franklin (cfrankl@luc.edu) by February 9.

Those who take advantage of this limited Groupon offer can choose from any of the Ramblers’s remaining three home contests at Gentile Arena on the Lake Shore Campus. Loyola will welcome Horizon League rivals UIC (February 11), Green Bay (February 23), and Milwaukee (February 25) to Rogers Park over the next two weeks as the 2011-12 regular season comes to a close. The game against Milwaukee on February 25 will feature the annual mascot game at halftime as well as a salute to Loyola’s senior class of John Benkoske, Adam Cooper, and recent 1,000 career-point scorer, Walt Gibler.

The Groupon individual game ticket offer can be found here.

We apologize for this error and hope that you’ll enjoy the rest of the issue.

-Inside Loyola Editorial Team

February is appropriately themed, “Heart Health Month.” To kick off the month, Health Solutions, a Blue Cross Blue Shield partner, will conduct free biometric screenings for all employees at the Water Tower, Lake Shore, and Health Sciences campuses. The biometric screening involves height, weight, and blood pressure measures and a finger-stick blood test. The results will be given on site.

Screenings will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (WTC and LSC) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (HSC) on the following days:

Water Tower Campus: February 8 & 9, Beane Hall
Lake Shore Campus: February 14 & 16, Simpson Living Learning Center, Multipurpose Room
Health Sciences Campus: February 20 & 21, Stritch School of Medicine Building, Room 160

Sign up by visiting: www.hsscreeningreg.com. Login: loyola; Password: healthy

For more information about the 2012 Wellness Program, please visit LUC.edu/hr/wellness.

The first lecture of this semester will be delivered by Brian Adams, of Sandia National Labs, who will speak about “Applied Mathematical Sciences at Sandia.” The lecture will be held on Tuesday, February 7, at 4:30 p.m. in Cudahy Science Hall, room 313. More information about Adams’s talk and a full list of this semester’s speakers can be found here.

Questions can be directed to Aaron Lauve at lauve@math.luc.edu.

The spring conference program will be organized around IT-related themes and how they are tied to areas of focus. While the main themes of the conference are learning, networking, and sharing, ITS has identified these more specific areas of interest: Technology Change and Innovation; Mobility; Information Security; Teaching and Learning; Managing and Implementing Technology and Systems; Data Mining & Business Intelligence; Collaboration; Service and Support.

To submit a proposal, click here. To learn more about the conference, click here. Questions can be directed to techday@luc.edu.

For those that are interested in a full membership, the following rates apply:

*$300 enrollment fee
-Individual: $58 per month
-Couple: $102 per month
-Family: $145 per month

For more information on the Center for Fitness, including hours, scheduling a tour, and more, click here.

Three members of Loyola’s NCAA tournament squad were selected to the Horizon League Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team. Seniors Eric Marofske, Peter McKeown, and Tanner Nebbia gave the Ramblers, along with Butler, the second-highest total of honorees. Only Valparaiso had more, with four. Marofske, an accounting major, scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Ramblers a 1-0 victory over Wright State in the Horizon League Championship match, while McKeown, who majors in communication, was a stone wall between the pipes, earning Horizon League Championship MVP accolades after recording three consecutive shutouts in the postseason. Nebbia, an accounting major, who also collected Capital One First Team Academic All-District V recognition, totaled a goal on seven shots in 2011.

A pair of Rambler seniors, Katie Groesch and Lauren Ostarello, was tabbed Horizon League Women’s Soccer All-Academic. Groesch, a biology major who notched a pair of shutouts and owned a 1.52 goals-against average in 2011, wrapped up her Loyola career ranked second in school history in shutouts (19), third in GAA (1.42), and fifth in saves (253). Ostarello, who is pursuing a degree in psychology/social sciences, started 19 matches on defense this fall and helped the Ramblers secure seven shutouts.

Senior communication major Cat Languido led the Loyola women’s volleyball team in digs this season, racking up 379, while also ranking second on the club with 54 assists. She was the Ramblers’s lone representative on the 2011 Horizon League Women’s Volleyball All-Academic Team.

Lastly, senior biology major Josh Stein was named to the Horizon League Men’s Cross Country All-Academic Team for the third straight season. A three-time First Team All-Horizon League runner, Stein finished fifth at the 2011 Horizon League Cross Country Championships with a time of 26:20. He was named to the Capital One Academic All-District V Team during the 2010-11 season.

The Horizon League recognizes student-athletes with seasonal academic all-league teams in each of its 19 championship sports. To be eligible for Academic All-Horizon League consideration, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale) and have completed at least one year at the member institution, earning 24 semester-hour or 36 quarter-hour credits.

The post-game festivities in Gentile Arena on the Lake Shore Campus will feature free pizza and soda, Jesuit trivia, and entertainment. The Jesuit Jam is also a great opportunity to meet Loyola basketball players and coaches and mingle with Loyola’s Jesuit community.

As part of the Jesuit Jam events, Loyola student athletes will be holding a clothing drive in Centennial Forum Student Union from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, and on Friday prior to the game in Gentile Arena. All items donated will support St. Procopius Parish and Pilsen and Jesuit Missions in Micronesia.

Loyola students are admitted free to men’s basketball games with a valid ID. Friday’s game versus Cleveland State will be televised nationally on ESPNU.

As part of our efforts to advance Loyola’s Strategic Plan, I am pleased to report that the Division of Academic Affairs has nearly completed a three-year process of revising the University Core Curriculum for undergraduate students. A proposal outlining the major tenets of the revision to the Core was presented to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Loyola Board of Trustees in early December, where it was reviewed, discussed, and enthusiastically approved. I am writing now to provide you with more details regarding the revised Core, along with the plan in place for its implementation, which is effective in Fall Semester 2012. You will find these same details on Loyola’s Core Curriculum website at LUC.edu/core.

The present Core Curriculum requires students to complete up to 15 courses across 10 key Knowledge Areas, along with 4 courses in the “Values” curriculum, selected from the Core or a student’s major. This model has, we believe, been emblematic of Loyola’s commitment to academic rigor, relevant skill development, and Ignatian values. Nevertheless, over the years, faculty, administrators, and students alike have recognized its limitations. These include: 1) the lack of an introductory-level ethics course, foundational in content and emphasis; 2) the absence of sequenced courses in the Knowledge Areas, allowing students the opportunity to study a subject area with deepening complexity; and 3) a deficit of engaging learning opportunities that better integrate student learning in the Core and the major.

To address the limitations of the present Core Curriculum, the University Core Curriculum Committee (UCCC) and the Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUS) have worked diligently with faculty, deans, academic staff, and students to develop three significant changes to the Core:

1)      A Foundational Ethics Course, required of all students, will replace the series of applied ethics courses that currently fulfill this requirement. Given the assumption that a foundation in ethics is a hallmark of a Jesuit education, this new ethics requirement will be fulfilled through introductory-level ethics courses taught by ethics faculty who reside in the theology and philosophy departments. (It should be noted that this is a new three-credit hour requirement and will not fulfill requirements in other knowledge areas, bringing the maximum number of required Core credit hours from 45 to 48 credits.)

2)      A Developmental Sequence for the Core will bring a sequential structure to the Knowledge Areas where two courses are required. Courses will be designated as either foundational or advanced. The foundational courses provide a common experience for all undergraduate students, while advanced courses provide broad curricular choices to the student for their further exploration.

3)      An Engaged Learning Requirement provides students with the counterbalance of ”learning in context” not routinely available in traditional coursework, as well as an integrating experience for the Core and the Major. Through experiential learning courses such as internships, service learning, field work, research with faculty, study abroad, public performances, and capstones, students will fulfill the engaged learning requirement, while earning three credit hours. Three of the Core Values—understanding diversity in the U.S. or the world, understanding and promoting justice, and understanding spirituality or faith in action—will continue to be incorporated into the Knowledge Areas courses but will not be separate requirements. In effect, the four-course requirement on Values has been replaced with a single course requirement in engaged learning.

A Core Implementation Committee was constituted shortly after the Trustees approved the recommended changes in December, and met to begin its work in earnest before the Christmas holiday. The committee, led by David B. Slavsky, PhD, director of the Center for Science and Math Education and professor of physics, has established broad implementation principles to guide its work. These principles commit to:

1)      Making a smooth and timely transition to the new Core
2)      Maintaining equity and fairness for all students
3)      Allowing sufficient flexibility to enable students to graduate in four years

The Implementation Committee’s work continues to address the needs of three distinct populations of students: Incoming first-year students; continuing Loyola students; and transfer students. The needs of each student population are being addressed carefully and systematically, with the overarching goal of supporting students’ efforts to graduate in a timely manner.

I could provide you with many more details regarding the new Core, but my message would be even longer than it already is. Instead, I invite you once again to visit Loyola’s Core Curriculum website at LUC.edu/core. We are in the process of developing the site to make it a trusted source of information regarding new requirements, descriptions and explanations, courses, guidelines for students, FAQs, and advising tools for faculty and academic advisors. I encourage students to visit the site in preparation for advising meetings as you get ready to register for classes for both summer and fall of 2012. Know that the Core website is a work in progress and that you should plan to visit more than once! You may also e-mail questions concerning the new Core to CORE2012@luc.edu.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Anthony Cardoza, PhD, faculty director of the Core Curriculum and professor of history, for his leadership in overseeing the Core Curriculum since 2009 and for the critical role he played in the Core revision. I would also be remiss if I did not thank the many individuals who have served over the past three years on the University Core Curriculum Committee, as well as other faculty and administrators who have contributed tirelessly to the Core revision. Your commitment to our students and service on behalf of the University is appreciated more than you know.

Sincerely,

John P. Pelissero, PhD
Provost

Visitation:
Saturday, January 28
3-4 p.m.
Maloney’s Funeral Home (1359 W. Devon, Chicago)

Funeral Mass:
Saturday, January 28
Immediately following Visitation
Maloney’s Funeral Home (1359 W. Devon, Chicago)

January 26, 2012

Dear Student,

I wanted to give you as much advance notice as possible regarding tuition and other fees for the 2012-2013 academic year. In order to maintain the quality of our academic programs, the University’s Board of Trustees has approved an increase of 2.75 percent, effective fall 2012, in undergraduate tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year. In addition to tuition, room rates will increase by an average of 3 percent, and full-time student activity fees will increase by 5 percent.

I understand that news of a tuition increase is rarely welcome. You should know that our management and Board of Trustees carefully scrutinize our financial resources and needs to be sure that our increases are necessary and prudent. We work to keep these increases to a minimum while providing you with the level of education you expect and deserve for your investment in Loyola. For example, we have added new faculty this year to maintain appropriate classroom sizes. We are also improving facilities to include more modern classrooms, a true student center, and remodeled athletic facilities, while optimizing the costs for these essential projects.

We have taken actions across the board to improve efficiency as well as quality of experience. For example, students are now permitted to take up to 21 credit hours per term at the standard tuition cost, and summer online courses are now available to help students graduate on time. And, in keeping with our mission, Loyola continues to provide $134 million in annual financial aid to our students, approximately 93 percent of which is funded from operations.

For details about tuition, fees, and room and board costs for the 2012-2013 academic year, please visit LUC.edu/bursar. Thank you for being a valued part of the Loyola community. My best wishes to you for a successful spring semester.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Garanzini, S.J.
President and CEO

The Department of Campus Safety is writing to inform you of two gang-related shootings that occurred in the Rogers Park neighborhood within the past week.

The first incident took place in the 1800 block of West Juneway Terrace on January 20 around 10:45 p.m., and the second incident occurred in the 7600 block of North Sheridan Road on January 23 at 12:45 a.m.

In both instances, it appears that the victims were specifically targeted by the perpetrators. Although these shootings took place a good distance away from the Lake Shore Campus, it is important for everyone to be aware of what is going on in the neighborhood.

Both of these incidents are currently under investigation by the Chicago Police Department (CPD). If anyone has information about these crimes, please contact the CPD by calling 911. You can also contact Campus Safety at 773.508.6039.

Sincerely,

Robert Fine
Director, Department of Campus Safety

In addition to the ranking, the Peace Corps’s regional recruiting office has announced that Regional Recruiter Kendrall Masten, who served in Zambia, will host a Peace Corps Week Information Session on the Loyola campus. The session will occur on Monday, February 27, at 6 p.m., in the Quinlan Life Science Center, room 312.

Presenting at “Using Social Media to Find the Perfect Job” is Matt Kerr, director of executive search and talent at Grant Alexander. Kerr, who has more than 20 years of human resources experience, will discuss social media tools such as LinkedIn, and provide an overview of how to position yourself effectively and how to use social media to enhance your networking efforts.

The event, which is sponsored by the School of Business Administration’s Human Resources & Employment Relations department, will be held in the Terry Student Center, room 303/304. Admission is free. Contact Kalyn Lykkebak at klykkebak@luc.edu with any questions.

The seminar will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday (1/25) in the Klarchek Information Commons, level one.

Questions can be directed to lhaas@luc.edu.

On Sunday, Junior Declan Murray etched his name into Loyola’s record book yet again, breaking Bob O’Connor’s school record in the 600m to highlight the final day of competition at the Gladstein Invitational in Bloomington, Indiana. Murray’s time of 1:18.67 surpassed all-american Bob O’Connor’s previous record of 1:19.10 set all the way back in 1966 and is Murray’s second Loyola record (outdoor 800m). Click here to read the full story.

Herman Boone will share his experiences, depicted in Remember the Titans, with Loyolans when he visits campus on Saturday, January 21. Photo courtesy of Scott Giglio/FDU Public Relations

A heartwarming story about an African-American high school football coach in the South leading his newly-integrated team to a state championship title seems like something from a Walt Disney film — and it is, but it was first the real-life story of Herman Boone, who will share his experiences depicted in Remember the Titans with Loyolans when he visits campus on Saturday, January 21, as part of Loyola’s Spirit Week.

All Loyola students are invited to come meet the man who not only boosted his 1971  football team from Alexandria, Virgina to a second-place ranking nationally, but proved racial differences are no hindrance to camaraderie. The event will occur from 8-10 p.m. in the Sullivan Center Auditorium at the Lake Shore Campus.

Lindsy Fagerstrom, executive director of Loyola’s student-run Department of Programming, says their organization chose to bring Herman Boone to campus because they wanted a speaker with an athletic background and someone who has made strides in social justice.

“The topic of his lecture not only fits perfectly with Loyola’s Jesuit values, but also the athletic theme of the weekend,” Fagerstrom says.

In his speech, Boone will highlight his achievements as a coach and a mediator for his team at T.C. Williams High School and explain how individual, pioneering actions can correct a societal error.

Boone’s appearance will be the “anchor” to Spirit Week 2012, which runs through January 21, says Matt Gebhardt, coordinator for Student Activities and Greek Affairs. There was a student tailgate prior to the men’s and women’s basketball games versus Valparaiso on Thursday evening and we’ll have another tailgate for the men’s volleyball game versus Penn State on Friday.

On Saturday, before Boone’s lecture,  the men’s and women’s basketball teams will face Butler, and students can once again tailgate in the Gentile Center concourse.

All Spirit Week events, including Herman Boone’s lecture, are free for Loyola students. However, to attend the athletic events, students must pick up tickets in the Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics, Terry Student Center, or Centennial Forum Student Union.

For a complete schedule of Spirit Week 2012 events, visit LUC.edu/spiritweek.

Senior Associate Athletic Director Patrick Kraft, PhD, says this is the fourth year that Loyola basketball has hosted an appreciation night, and it is an integral part of recognizing the work that faculty and staff do to help the players.

“First and foremost we are an academic institution and we have scholar-athletes, we are proud of how they do academically and athletics are just a little part of it,” he says. “Academics play a major part in what we do.”

For a discounted price of $10 for adults and $5 for children, faculty and staff members will enjoy a game against Horizon League rival, Valparaiso, and be recognized throughout the game through videos featuring players expressing gratitude.  In addition, they will also have  the opportunity to participate in in-game promotions, like the PNC treasure chest, Pepsi half-court shot, fan of the game, and name that movie.

For Kraft, the game also is a chance for faculty and staff to be a part of the Loyola basketball tradition, saying they have the opportunity “to come out and cheer, and be a part of the excitement within Gentile Arena.”

Ultimately, the night will serve as a way to continue to tie together Loyola pride in academics and athletics.

“We are proud our athletes are very good students and we want that to continue,” Kraft says.

Faculty and staff should call (773.508.9653) or go to the box office in person to purchase tickets ahead of time. To find out more information, visit the Loyola athletics site here.

With the dawn of a new era in Loyola University Chicago athletics, Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics M. Grace Calhoun, PhD, unveiled a new logo for Rambler athletics today. Because sports are already in season, the logo will be integrated as seamlessly as possible over the remainder of the school year and into next season.

“This is an exciting time for Loyola athletics with a commitment from the University including the recent openings of The Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics, the renovations to Gentile Arena, and new leadership,” Calhoun says. “We feel that our new logo will foster even more pride in our alumni, fans, and students.”

Designed by Sport Graphics in Indianapolis, the new logo maintains the tradition of the wolf head, while adding a more modern typeface. The primary logo features a wolf head with menacing yellow eyes and visible upper teeth set above the words “Loyola University Ramblers,” in gold type with maroon highlights, to provide a more traditional and collegiate look. Secondary and tertiary marks have also been created and will be featured on apparel, uniforms, and assorted publications.

“We were excited that Dr. Calhoun and Loyola University Chicago gave us the opportunity to enhance the Loyola athletics logo. Our goal was to build and expand on the strong heritage of the existing brand by focusing on the wolf head’s strong attributes and pair it with a confident typeface to launch a bold, new look,” says Marty Hill, vice president of sales and marketing for Sport Graphics.

The image of a wolf and the moniker “Ramblers” will not change. The wolf mascot was inspired by the coat-of-arms of St. Ignatius of Loyola, from whom Loyola derives its name, which depicts two wolves standing over a kettle. Taken from the heraldic crest carved in the lintel on St. Ignatius’s family home in Loyola, Spain, the wolves and cauldron refer to the prosperity and generosity of the Loyola family, who, after feeding family, retainers, and soldiers, had enough food to feed even the wild animals.

Ramblers is a unique moniker that originated when football was a popular sport at Loyola and in 1926, Loyola’s team was dubbed “Ramblers” by the media because it traveled so extensively across the United States. Loyola is the only NCAA Division I school to be known as the Ramblers.

Those who take advantage of this limited Groupon offer can choose from any of the Ramblers’ remaining seven home contests at the newly renovated Gentile Arena on the Lake Shore Campus. Loyola’s remaining games include visits from Horizon League rivals Valparaiso (Jan. 19), Butler (Jan. 21), Cleveland State (Feb. 3), Youngstown State (Feb. 5), UIC (Feb. 11), Green Bay (Feb. 23), and Milwaukee (Feb. 25).

Led by first-year Rambler head coach Porter Moser and the high-scoring duo of junior Ben Averkamp and senior Walt Gibler, Loyola has recorded three wins at Gentile Arena this season and closes out the regular season by playing seven of its final 12 games at home.

The Groupon individual game ticket offer can be found here.  

Each month, Human Resources will schedule a Health Sciences Division (HSD) employee meeting to review and share information about what is going on at the University, and to also share presentations about various topics of interest, including benefits. As changes continue to take place at LUHS/Trinity, we want to be sure that we address any changes that affect the HSD and answer any questions you may have.

I hope that each department will send a representative to the monthly sessions so that employees who are unable to attend will receive the information in staff meetings. Future dates and times will be posted on the University Calendar, with the first meeting scheduled for January 19, at 10 a.m., in room 170 of the Stritch School of Medicine building.

The guest speaker for the first meeting is Patricia Fagan-Jackson from Perspectives, the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Pat will review all the services available through the EAP. In addition, Deborah Meister, director of compensation, benefits, and HRIS, will attend to review 2012 wellness activities and to discuss the biometric screening opportunity that will take place on campus in February.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at dmeiste@luc.edu.

Sincerely,

Deborah Meister
Director of Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS

Questions? Contact Allyson Koppelman at akoppelman@luc.edu or 773.508.2608.

The competition features dance teams from across the nation competing in the Open Division, Division 1, and Division 1A. The team will be competing in the D1 Pom and Jazz categories. You can follow this weekend’s competition on the web by checking out www.varsity.com.

As a result of the video qualification process in November, the Loyola dance team is currently ranked 8th in Division 1.

The team would like to thank everyone who donated to the team and participated in fundraisers. Without you, this trip wouldn’t be possible. GO RAMBLERS!

For more information, including a schedule of the day, click here.

January 11-12
From 7 a.m. on January 11 to 7 p.m. on January 12, the main steam and chiller plants will be without normal and emergency power.

January 13-14
From 8 p.m. on January 13 to 5 a.m. on January 14, the Crown Center will be without normal power.

During these scheduled power outages, no one should be in the buildings mentioned, except for authorized personnel.

Departments in these buildings are encouraged to power down all electronic equipment during the outage hours listed above. Please note that some electronic clocks may require resetting. Facilities apologizes for any inconvenience. For additional information, please contact Charles Jenkins at cjenkin@luc.edu or Bill Sherry at wsherry@luc.edu.

Condolences can be sent to the family in care of the Department of History, Crown Center, Room 501, LSC.

Please remember this family in your prayers.

With the Groupon, Loyola season tickets are available for a discounted price of $20, a 50 percent savings. Youth season tickets can also be purchased for the low price of $10 by using the Groupon. Fans will be able to experience high quality volleyball in beautiful Gentile Arena, which re-opened in November after undergoing extensive renovations that have made the facility one of the top venues in the Midwest.

Head coach Shane Davis’s talented squad, which was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, features preseason All-MIVA selections Mike Bunting and Joe Smalzer. A senior outside hitter, Bunting was an AVCA Second Team All-America pick in 2011.

Loyola opens the home portion of the 2012 schedule when it hosts Carthage on January 17 at Gentile Arena. The Groupon season ticket offering can be found here.

Held for Loyola’s men’s basketball games on December 17 and 19 games, the food drive resulted in over 100 items that were donated to the St. Ignatius Parish food pantry.

On December 29, Loyola conducted a toy drive in which fans were encouraged to donate a toy in exchange for a free general admission ticket to the Ramblers’s men’s game versus Wright State. Nearly 100 toys were collected that evening and those items have been donated to the Ronald McDonald House, which is located near the Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Opened in 1995, the Ronald McDonald House has 18 bedrooms and has served more than 7,700 families. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home to keep families together while their child is receiving medical treatment far from home.

For more on the documentary, read our October feature here.

January 6-7
From 8:30 p.m. on January 6 to 5 a.m. on January 7, Cudahy Library and Klarchek Information Commons will be without normal power. However, emergency power will be available to some critical systems.

Departments in these buildings are encouraged to power down all electronic equipment during the outage hours listed above. Facilities apologizes for any inconvenience. For additional information, please contact Charles Jenkins at cjenkin@luc.edu or Bill Sherry at wsherry@luc.edu.

John Robinson, MD, has been selected a Ralph P. Leischner Master Teacher by fellow faculty members of Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine.

Dr. Robinson “excels in many teaching areas,” says John Clancy, PhD, who nominated him for the award. “He has received numerous teaching awards from students as well as from alumni and has done an excellent job developing a course in his field.”

For the last two years, Robinson has been named Teacher of the Year by first-year medical students.

Robinson is a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology. His special interests include arthritis, autoimmune diseases, general rheumatology, inflammatory joint disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Robinson has been at Loyola since 1974.

The Master Teacher Award recognizes outstanding faculty teachers at Stritch School of Medicine. Faculty nominate and select winners. Qualified faculty must teach in the undergraduate medical education program and demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching, create an atmosphere in which students want to learn, and have an awareness of and sensitivity to what students need to know and understand at each level of their education.

The award is named after the late Ralph P. Leischner, Jr., MD, a professor in the Department of Pathology at Stritch, who was named a Professor of the Year 14 times.

January 4-5
From 8 p.m. on January 4 to 5 a.m. on January 5, Mertz Hall and Centennial Forum Student Union will be without normal power. However, emergency power will be available to some critical systems, including ITS equipment in the building.

January 5-6
From 8 p.m. January 5 to 5 a.m. January 6, Mertz Hall and Centennial Forum Student Union will have normal power available, however, the emergency power will not be available, as the emergency power and associated ATS switches will be serviced.

Departments in these buildings are encouraged to power down all electronic equipment during the outage hours listed above. Facilities apologizes for any inconvenience. For additional information, please contact Charles Jenkins at cjenkin@luc.edu or Bill Sherry at wsherry@luc.edu.

As Loyola ran its win streak to four games with a pair of victories over Jesuit rivals last week, Averkamp averaged 22.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, while shooting 61 percent (20 for 33) from the field. He has scored 20 or more points in four consecutive games and is the first Rambler to accomplish that feat since Blake Schilb in 2006.

In a 69-46 victory over Rockhurst on December 19, the Germantown, Wisconsin, native put up 23 points, hitting 10 of 15 shots from the field, and added eight rebounds, an assist, and a blocked shot. He followed that up with 22 points, five boards, three assists, a block, and a steal in the Ramblers’s 59-45 win at Canisius on December 22. A starter in 52 consecutive games, Averkamp has connected on 11 straight free throw attempts and is averaging 22.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, and shooting 52 percent (45 for 87) from the field in Loyola’s wins this year.

For the year, Averkamp is averaging team-best marks of 15.4 ppg and 7.0 rpg. He is the only player to rank among the top six leaders in the Horizon League in both scoring and rebounding this season.

Loyola is 5-7 overall and has won four straight games heading into a December 29 showdown versus Horizon League rival Wright State.