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Loyola’s main parking garage receiving repairs

Posted by loyolastudentdispatch on May 21, 2013

Commuters will need to keep alert this summer as the main parking garage undergoes repairs at Loyola University Chicago’s  Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park.
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Here are the details from the university:
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Dear Loyolans,
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The Main Parking Structure located at the Lake Shore Campus will undergo critical repair work throughout summer 2013.
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While the Main Parking Structure will remain open for use, we ask all parkers to read and follow all posted repair notices and traffic patterns in order to ensure the safety and security of everyone parking on campus.
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As a reminder, other lots are available for use:
  • Employee and commuter permit holders may also park in the Fordham Garage (6455 N. Sheridan) and the West Loyola Lot (1236 W. Loyola)
  • Daily parkers may park in the Main Parking Structure and Fordham Garage
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If you have any questions, please contact Campus Transportation at 773.508.7036 or campustransportation@luc.edu.
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Sincerely,
Campus Transportation

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Loyola gears up for Bike Commuter Challenge

Posted by loyolastudentdispatch on May 17, 2013

Loyola University Chicago is gearing up for Bike to Work Week with two days of festivities at the university’s Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park.

The school will host the Loyola Bike Commuter Challenge Pit Stop on Wednesday and Thursday, where students, faculty and staff can learn about the Bike Commuter Challenge and get registered, consult with experienced commuters to identify best bike commute routes to/from campus, learn safe bike riding techniques, get maps, tips and tricks, and learn about incentives from the “Drivelesslivemore” campaign to log commutes and win prizes.

Details below from the university:

Special Announcement
Loyola Bike Commuter Challenge Pit Stop
Learn More, Get Ready AND Register
Celebrating the Annual Bike Commuter Challenge
(aka Bike to Work Week)
bike challengeMay 22 and 23, 8:30 am to 10:00 amLoyola Bike Commuter Challenge Pit Stop

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SW lawn of Cudahy Science Building

Lakeshore Campus

Stop by the Loyola Pit Stop on May 22 or 23rd to learn about the annual Bike Commuter Challenge (aka Bike to Work Week) and how you can join other Loyolans for a week of
commuting to campus by bicycle.  This will give you plenty of time to put air in the bike tires and grease up the chain – the Challenge officially starts June 8th.
At the Loyola “Pit Stop” you can:

  • Learn about the Bike Commuter Challenge and get registered
  • Register your bike with Campus Safety
  • Get help on how to prepare for the bike commute to campus
  • Consult with experienced commuters to identify best bike commute routes to/from campus
  • Learn safe bike riding techniques
  • Get maps, tips and tricks
  • Learn about incentives from the “Drivelesslivemore” campaign to log commutes and win prizes

Drive Less Live More and the Bike Commuter Challenge is brought to you by the Active Transportation Alliance.

The Bike Commuter Challenge is a great way to celebrate the region’s Bike to Work Week, June 8 – 14, 2013.
  • Sign up with Loyola’s team and join us!Bike challenge 2

Questions? Contact

- Gina Lettiere glettie@luc.edu
- April Whitworth awhitworth@luc.edu
The Loyola Pit Stop on May 22 and 23rd is a collaboration of Loyola colleagues and students working together to educate and promote non-vehicle modes of transportation to campus.
Check out Loyola’s new Campus Transportation website!

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Rogers Parks hosts community blood drive

Posted by loyolastudentdispatch on May 16, 2013

Residents of Rogers Park are sponsoring a community blood drive Saturday at the Chicago Math and Science Academy.

Those who donate blood will receive two free tickets to Laugh Factory Chicago, Chicago’s premier stand-up comedy club.

Here are details of the blood drive from 49th Ward Ald. Joe Moore:

Dear Neighbor,

The Chicago Math and Science Academy, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive this Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the school located at 7212 N. Clark Street (across from Touhy Park, just south of the City of Chicago firehouse).

You don’t need a special reason to give blood.   You just need your own reason.  Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend (or our alderman).  Some know that a family member or a friend might need blood someday.  Some believe it is the right thing we do.

Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply.  And you’ll feel good knowing you’ve helped change a life.

It’s also good for your health. When you donate blood, you receive a mini physical to check your:

• Pulse • Blood Pressure • Body temperature • Hemoglobin

What can you expect? When giving blood come prepared:

• Have a light meal and plenty to drink • Bring your donor card or driver’s license/state ID • Bring the names of the medications you’re taking

In addition to the satisfaction you’ll feel in helping others, you’ll receive two FREE tickets to Laugh Factory Chicago, Chicago’s premier stand-up comedy club.

I hope you’ll consider donating.

Sincerely,

Joe Moore

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Exclusive photo of coyote along Lake Michigan

Posted by loyolastudentdispatch on May 8, 2013

Loyola Student Dispatch reporter Anna Buchanan captured a photo of the coyote recently seen wandering the lakefront in Edgewater and Rogers Park

This photo was shot at Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park:

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Coyote at lakefront. Photo by Anna Buchanan.

Coyote at lakefront.
Photo by Anna Buchanan.

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The coyote was seen wandering the lakefront Wednesday morning in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, according to 48th Ward Ald. Harry Osterman’s office.

The coyote was seen near the lakefront at Rosemont Avenue and near Berger Park, Osterman’s office reports.

Residents who see the coyote are urged to call 311.

Here is Osterman’s email to residents:

Coyote Sighting

This morning, there was a coyote  sighting near the lakefront at Rosemont and near Berger Park. Please be careful in this area and notify our office or call 311 if you see any coyotes. We have notified animal Control and will work with them to try to catch this coyote.

Sincerely, Harry Osterman Alderman, 48th Ward

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Loyola students head home for summer

Posted by jestelleirizarry on May 6, 2013

Loyola student Audrey Bailey packing up. Photo by Anna Buchanan.

Loyola student Audrey Bailey packing up.
Photo by Anna Buchanan.

By Jestelle Irizarry

As Loyola University Chicago‘s spring semester comes to end, students are facing the harsh reality of having to pack up a year’s worth of memories and go back home.

“It was both nostalgic but exciting,” said Franchesca Rodgers, 18, a freshman French major who has been living in Regis Hall

During the past week, as students have been finishing up their finals, they have been slowly moving out, leaving Loyola feeling a lot emptier.

For some students the moving out process was really easy and fast.

“I would say that the moving out experience was really efficient and fast. I was even able to check out before my assigned time.” said Julianne Santo, 20, a sophomore early childhood development major who has been living in Bellarmine Hall.

“The moving out process is a lot easier earlier in the day,” said Danielle Ludkey, 20, a sophomore social work major who has been living in Spring Hill Hall.  ”I moved out this morning (Sunday) and it was pretty easy and seamless.”

But other students have not been so lucky.

“It was stressful and it took forever to get an elevator,” said Sydney Richards, 18,  a freshman, biology major who has been living in Mertz Hall. ”Everyone seemed to be moving out at the same time and it was very unorganized.”

No matter how students felt about their moving out process they all seemed to agree about being excited for the end of the semester and the beginning of summer.

“It was the only thing standing between me and summer, I was ready to be done with it and be done with school,” Rodgers said.

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Loyola names director of science and math center

Posted by Kristen N. Kaczynski on May 5, 2013

By Kristen Kaczynski

A new director of Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Science and Math Education (CSME) has been announced by Provost John Pelissero.

Linda Brazdil, Ph.D. of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, will become the new director this summer, taking up the directorship from Dr. David Slavsky, the founding director of CSME.

Brazdil, currently a Chemistry Instructor, came to Loyola from Northwestern University where she was Research Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy.

Here is the full story from Loyola University Chicago:

Dear Colleagues:

I am pleased to announce that Linda Brazdil, Ph.D., of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed by Provost John Pelissero to become the new Director of Loyola’s Center for Science and Math Education (CSME). This summer Dr. Brazdil takes up the directorship from Dr. David Slavsky, CSME’s founding Director.

The University is profoundly grateful to Dr. Slavsky for launching and then sustaining the development of CSME and wishes Dr. Brazdil every success in the continuing development of CSME.

Dr. Brazdil, currently a Chemistry Instructor, came to Loyola from Northwestern University where she was Research Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy. In that position she directed several programs aimed at enhancing science instruction at all grade levels in the Chicago Public Schools. She has worked with teams of science teachers throughout Illinois to design science curricula and measure the impact of curricular and instructional changes on student learning. She previously served in a number of roles, including as a science education consultant to Project 2061 of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, as Associate Professor of Chemistry at John Carroll University, as a research chemist at BP, and as a high school chemistry teacher.

I would also like to thank Loyola faculty members who participated in the candidate interview process: Dr. JoBeth D’Agostino, Associate Provost for Curriculum Development and Professor of Environmental Science, Dr. Patrick Daubenmire, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Dr. Lara Smetana, Assistant Professor of Education.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Brazdil on her new appointment.

Sincerely,

Patrick M. Boyle, Ph.D.

Vice Provost for Academic Centers and Global Initiatives

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Loyola serves up one more finals week breakfast

Posted by jestelleirizarry on May 1, 2013

By Jestelle Irizarry

Loyola University Chicago students got one more free breakfast for finals week Tuesday evening on the school’s Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park.

Students celebrated surviving the first two days of finals week by taking a break to enjoying a free breakfast, served by Loyola faculty and staff.

The Tuesday evening breakfast in the Gentile Center followed a Monday evening breakfast at Loyola’s Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago.

Tuesday’s breakfast, hosted by Student Activities and Greek Affairs,  had a huge turnout with even Loyola’s beloved staff member Sister Jean making an appearance.

“I loved having Sister Jean here,” said Steven Cha, 21, junior marketing and management major. “It was such a stress free environment being surrounded by friends, enjoying free food and listening to music.”

The line of hungry students extended outside of Gentile area with most students waiting more than 30 minutes to be served. Once inside finding an open table was difficult with some students resorting to sitting on the floor or taking their food to go.

“The line was to long, I was waiting for 30 minutes but it was worth the wait,” said Oscar Blas, 21, junior management major “The food was really good especially the sugar cookies.”

There was a large assortment of dining options including scrambled eggs, pancakes, muffins, bacon, sausage and hash browns.

Over all students seem to have enjoyed the breakfast and feel ready to resume finals week.

“I enjoyed it, it was a stress relief and it is nice that tomorrow is a study day so I don’t have to worry about any finals tomorrow and can just relax.” said Diana Wilkinson, 21, junior accounting major.

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Loyola Men’s Volleyball makes NCAA Final Four

Posted by Anna SK Buchanan on April 29, 2013

Loyola's Joe Smalzer

Loyola’s Joe Smalzer

By Anna Buchanan

Loyola University Chicago’s Men’s Volleyball has advanced to the Final Four.

This is the Rambler’s first appearance at the NCAA Championship. The Ramblers feature a balanced offensive attack led by 2013 MIVA Player of the Year, Joe Smalzer.

They team will face IC Irvine in the National Semifinals on Thursday night.

Here is more on the story sent from Loyola Rambler Athletics:

On the heels of a stirring, five-set win over Lewis in last night’s Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) final, Loyola will face UC Irvine in a national semifinal on Thursday night. Top-ranked Brigham Young will take on Penn State in the other semi. Order of play has yet to be determined with the matches scheduled to start at 8 and 10 p.m. CT from Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Both semifinals will be streamed live on NCAA.com with Saturday night’s championship match airing live on ESPNU.

“UC Irvine has established itself as one of the best programs in the country and have had another great season this year,” said head coach Shane Davis. “Our team has really come together over the last two months, is playing at a high level right now and are looking forward to the challenge.”

This marks Loyola’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Championship and the Ramblers feature a balanced offensive attack led by 2013 MIVA Player of the Year Joe Smalzer. Smalzer ripped a match-high 20 kills in last night’s championship match and he enters the NCAA Championship as the nation’s leader in service aces. Outside hitters Thomas Jaeschke, the MIVA Freshman of the Year, and California native Cody Caldwell provide ample support and each racked up double-doubles against Lewis.

In addition to Caldwell, who grew up in Newport Beach, Loyola features four other Southern California products in Peter Jasaitis (Manhattan Beach), Jeff Patton (Auburn), Torey Darin (Huntington Beach) and Ryan Baine (Landera Ranch).

The teams have met five times previously with Loyola holding a 3-2 edge in the series. However, the Anteaters have won the two most recent meetings, including a 3-0 win in Irvine during the 2009 season.

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Loyola welcomes spring with annual concert

Posted by Holly on April 22, 2013

By Holly Zissman

Student musicians at Loyola University Chicago filled the expanse of Madonna Della Strada with beautiful music on Monday night when the University Chorus, orchestra, and Women’s Chorus all performed in the annual Spring Concert.

The concert took place in the university’s on-campus chapel and featured several soloists and a guest tin flute player.

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“I’m in Liturgical Cantorial, too, and we had our concert last night with the organ,” said Megan Vanduyne, 20, a junior biology and psychology major.  “But I really like how this is played with the orchestra.”

Because Loyola’s concerts are open to the public, residents of Rogers Park and the surrounding neighborhoods are often in attendance at musical performances.

To members of the choir, a bigger audience is exciting.

“I think it’s cool that the community comes out, too, and it’s not just parents here to see us,” said Anne Pluchar, 19, a freshman forensic science major.

The orchestra began the show, under the direction of Dr. Colin Holman, and was followed by the University Chorale and the Women’s Chorus, both directed by Dr. Kirsten Hedegaard.

Performances of classical symphonies by the orchestra and traditional folk songs from around the world by the choirs were followed by a closing hymn performed by all three groups.

During the concert, Hedegaard took a moment to recognize the orchestra’s and choirs’ graduating members and thanked them for their time and dedication to the music department during the course of their time at Loyola.

“We have some graduating seniors with us tonight, and I would like to take a moment to recognize them,” she said in front of the crowd.  ”We are so grateful to you for sharing your talents with us over the past four years.”

After a performance that earned a standing ovation from some in attendance, members of the choir simply enjoyed their time performing.

“I really like these concerts,” said Vanduyne. “I think they’re a lot of fun.”

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Would-be thief pulls knife on Loyola student

Posted by Anna SK Buchanan on April 22, 2013

Crime scene. Google Maps.

Crime scene.
Google Maps.

By Anna Buchanan

A would-be thief tried to rob a Loyola University Chicago student at knifepoint Saturday evening, but the student was able to flee, Campus Safety is reporting.

The student was approached by the suspect at about 8 p.m. Saturday while walking in the 6200 block of North Winthrop Ave., Campus Safety reports.

The offender displayed a closed knife and demanded money, but the student was able to flee and contact Campus Safety.

Here is the complete e-mail alert sent from Campus Safety:

Loyola Community,
On Saturday, April 20, at approximately 8 p.m., a Loyola student walking in the 6200 block of North Winthrop was approached by an unknown offender who displayed a closed knife and demanded money. The student was able to flee and contact Campus Safety, though the area was searched with negative results.

Campus Safety is working closely with local authorities on this investigation. If anyone has information on the incident, please call Campus Safety at 773.508.6039 or the Chicago Police Department via 9-1-1. We also urge you to review the safety tips listed below.

  • When walking alone off campus, always stay alert and tuned into your surroundings
  • Use 8-RIDE whenever possible
  • Please refrain from listening to headphones/earphones while out alone, as this minimizes your ability to hear an approaching threat and it also advertises to a would-be thief that you may have a desirable item to steal
  • If you see something you believe to be suspicious, immediately contact Campus Safety at 773.508.6039 or the Chicago Police Department via 9-1-1

Sincerely,

Robert Fine
Director, Campus Safety

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