The Welcome Week Leader application deadline has been extended to THIS FRIDAY at 5pm. If you are interested in being a Welcome Week Leader, please follow this link:

https://orgsync.com/10580/forms/71000

Dear student organizations,

I have had the privilege to work with your student organizations over the past three years. There have been a number of successful, creative programs led by student organizations. I would like to take this time to thank you for the time and energy that you have given to make Loyola’s campuses vibrant. With that said, this will be my last semester at Loyola University Chicago. My last day at the University will be Friday, December 7.

In my absence, the SAGA staff will continue to support student organizations. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to activities@luc.edu. You can also stop into the SAGA office to schedule an appointment with a SAGA staff member.

I wish all of you continued success with your organizations and academics. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Jyrell Keys
 

All student reimbursements for fall 2012 programs must be submitted via Orgsync by Friday, December 7, 2012 at 5:00 PM. All reimbursements must include itemized receipts. Please submit reimbursement forms for SAF funded programs through the Orgsync treasury module or submit reimbursements for 2510 revenue funded programs through the Forms section. Failure to submit reimbursement forms with receipts will result in forfeiture of funds.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact activities@luc.edu.

Dear Loyola Registered Student Organizations,

Due to the large number of semester budget requests that were submitted for the Allocations Committee to consider fo rfunding, decisions will be postponed until next Wednesday, November 28, 2012. I apologize for any inconveniences that may arise from this postponement, but the Allocations Committee will be using the time to make the best and most informed decisions on all funding requests. Appeals, as a result, will not be heard until the first Unified Student Government Association senate meeting of the Spring semester on January 15, 2013. Any appeals still need to be filed within five business days after the official Allocations Committee decisions are posted.

I wish you a happy holiday and restful break and thank you for your patience.

Cordially,
Blake Baiers
Chair of the Allocations Committee
 

The SAGA office will be CLOSED from MONDAY, NOV 19th to FRIDAY, NOV 23rd in accordance with the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will REOPEN on MONDAY, NOV 26 during normal business hours.

Any immediate questions during the holiday should instead be directed to Student Development at 773.508.8840

Thank you!

Effective since October 2012, the Centennial Forum Student Union (CFSU) Main Lobby area will no longer be available for programming use by the Loyola University Chicago campus community. As of October 2012, the only programs that may be housed in the CFSU Main Lobby will be programs sponsored by the Department of Student Centers.

Due to safety concerns, the Division of Student Development, in conjunction with the Department of Student Centers, has found the lobby unfit to hold larger campus events. To avoid being subjective as to which events were considered large/not large, we have agreed to remove the space from the Campus Reservations on-line web-viewer.

Any groups that have questions about this policy can contact Bryan Goodwin, Director of Student Centers, at bgoodwin@luc.edu.
 

Need help with your SBR? Not sure what to submit?

In order to better support registered student organizations, SAGA and the Allocations Committee has scheduled SBR Review Sessions. The SBR Review Sessions will be Thursday, November 8 from 5 PM until 8 PM in Regis MPR and Saturday, November 10 from 12 PM until 5 PM in the Hayes Conference Room (CFSU LL 42). The Allocations Committee will review your organization proposal and make recommendations to strengthen it for the best outcome.

We hope to see you there!

Semester Budget Requests are requested to cover organizations’ fall and spring semester events and programs. The Semester Budget Request process occurs each spring and fall semester for activities that are planned for the following semester (e.g. fall 2012 semester requests are for programs that happen in spring 2013).

Semester Budget Requests are due Monday, November 12 at 8:00 am. Please submit all funding requests via Orgsync Treasury module with supporting documentation for your request(s). As with any funding request, late submissions will not be accepted. After turning in the semester budget request, the organization representative will be assigned a time to present the organization budget to the Allocations Committee at a budget hearing.

Please note: Budget hearings are optional.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu.

The ((dop)) will be hosting the 5th Annual Community Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, October 28, 2012  in Dumbach Hall. There are 30 doors available in Dumbach Hall. (RSOs/SSOs may only register for one door each). Check-in for students/staff will be at 12:00pm to give enough time for decorating your door, with the first trick-or-treaters expected to arrive at ~1:00pm and the event ending by 4:00pm. Although candy will be provided by the ((dop)), we ask groups to supplement with some candy as well.

Children and families of Loyola staff, friends, and neighbors will be invited to this safe trick-or-treating opportunity. A panel of Loyola staff judges will also choose their top 3 decorated doors for great prizes; 1st-place will receive $100 for your organization, 2nd-$50 for your organization, 3rd- $25 for your organization.

Door submissions should be in by October 22nd, 2012. Please submit forms via Orgsync Forms section.

For any questions, please email: loyolaDOP@gmail.com

The final SPOT funding opportunity for the fall 2012 semester is Sunday, October 14. Funding request applications are due Sunday, October 14 at 11:59 PM. Please submit funding requests via Orgsync Treasury module. A maximum of two (2) funding requests can be submitted.

In order to better support registered student organizations, SAGA and the Allocations Committee has dedicated Thursday, October 11 from 5 PM until 8 PM (Bremner Lounge) to assist with budget request applications.

We hope to see you there!

Hosting a campus meeting? Let LUC Dining cater to your student group gathering!

The Student Org Catering Menu features everything from coffee and pastries, to lunch on-the-go, to large party trays - all at a student-friendly price. Keep it on campus next time you need to cater for your meeting or event. Orders can be placed Monday through Friday and pick-ups can be arranged 7 days a week.

Visit the Orgsync Files section to view the full menu of student favorites, or call 773-508-6035 for assistance.

Be a voice for your senior class! Applications for the Class of 2013 Senior Initiatives planning committee are now available.

The Senior Initiatives Committee will serve as the voice of the Senior Class, help generate ideas for SENIOR SEND OFF events, and be a part of the Senior Class gift selection, just to name a few things.

Senior Initiatives are sponsored by Student Activities & Greek Affairs, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Career Development, Retreats, Special Events, & Student Development.

Although there will be work involved, committee members will have the chance to leave their mark on the Class of 2013's Senior Year. All Graduating Seniors in the Class of 2013 are eligible to apply. You must be available for a meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm.

Please complete applications by Friday, September 28, 2012 at 5:00pm and send all questions to Adrienne Jaroch at ajaroch@luc.edu.

RSOs,

Just a reminder that the CAN Executive Board Applications are due this FRIDAY! 

You or members of your organization can apply by clicking this link 
https://orgsync.com/10580/forms/56489 (also try copying and pasting this link into your web browser)

Joining the CAN Executive Board not only puts your organization in direct contact with SAGA and USGA, it also allows for your organization to support the other organization in your category. If your organization is looking to maximize your exposure, a great way to get your name out there is to join the CAN Executive Board. 

It is a win for both your organizations and the entire RSO Community. 

RSOs,

Student Activities & Greek Affairs are looking to fill two separate conduct boards for student organizations. As discussed at CAN, each conduct board will be responsible for reviewing and hearing conduct cases related to RSO policy violations. 

One conduct board will oversee the social sororities and fraternities and the other board will hear all other RSO policy violations. 
This is a great opportunity to give back to your RSO or Greek community. It is also a great way to help SAGA create a strong supportive environment for our student organizations. 

If  you are interested in the Greek Conduct Board apply here.
If you are interested in the RSO Conduct Board apply here. 

Both applications are due on Friday, Sept. 28 at 5pm. 

Greek Conduct Board questions can be directed to Adrienne Jaroch ajaroch@luc.edu 
RSO Conduct Board questions can be directed to Catlin Wojtkowski cwojtkowski@luc.edu 

Students may apply for both positions if they meet the requirements spelled out in the application. You may only serve on one of the two conduct boards. 

RSOs,

The Campus Activity Network is looking for new executive board members. Do you want to help shape the CAN meeting agendas? Do you think you can be the voice for your RSO category? Instead of reading these questions do you want to start providing RSOs with answers? 

If you answered yes to any of those questions apply to be on the CAN Executive Board. Applications can be filled out by following this link  and are due on Friday, Sept. 21 at 5pm. 

If you have any questions contact Emily Callahan - ecallahan1@luc.edu or Tom Serena tserena@luc.edu 

Social Sororities and Fraternities will select a representative through a joint effort between the three governing councils. 

If your registered student organization is interested in requesting Student Activity Funds, the first SPOT funding opportunity deadline is approaching. All funding requests are due Sunday, September 16. Please submit funding requests via Orgsync Treasury module. A maximum of two (2) funding requests can be submitted.

Visit http://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/saga/pdfs/Orgsync%20Budget%20Request.pdf for details on how to submit your funding request.

If you have any questions, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu.

Be a part of Loyola's Inaugural HOMECOMING Golf Cart PARADE! Yep, you heard right, our very own parade around the Lakeshore Campus. We just wanted to let you know that there are many ways to get your organization involved in this momentous event! As an organization, you can fill out an application to create a golf cart float for the parade, walk, or even perform in the parade!

Just fill out this link to get your Homecoming Parade Application started https://orgsync.com/10580/forms/53264

Members of your organization can also show off their skills by submitting a design for the HOMECOMING T-SHIRT. Just submit any designs to luchomecomingparade@gmail.com. Please see the attached document for guidelines and to get started!!

All applications and designs are due by 5:00pm on September 17th! This is definitely an event that you don't want to miss out on!

Be sure to like LUC Homecoming on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LucHomecoming) and utilize #HomeAtLUC on Twitter!! Looking forward to seeing your designs and applications Please let us know if you have any questions!

Go Ramblers!

LUC Homecoming Parade Committee

When:  Wednesday, September 5, 2012 @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Gentile Center, LSC

Hosted jointly by the Career Development Center, the Center for Experiential Learning, and Community Service and Action, this fair will give Loyola students of all grade levels and majors an opportunity to explore a variety of opportunities both on and off campus. We will host a wide variety of organizations from the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Employers attending this event will find students seeking:

Service-Learning and Community Volunteer Opportunities
Paid Part-Time Employment
Internship and Full-Time Opportunities
On-Campus and Community-Based Federal Work Study (FWS) Student Employment

Students should bring plenty of copies of their resume and dress professionally.
For a list of registered employers see: https://luc-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=12JISF
 

The August CAN Meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 28 @ 8pm in Mundelein Auditorium. RSOs are required to send at least one representative to every CAN Meeting. Given the topic and guest speaker T.J. Sullivan we encourage you to send not only your CAN Representative but also your President/Vice President. If you have any questions contact cwojtkowski@luc.edu

Below is a description of the presentation and the presenter.

Are you ready for a leadership keynote that challenges your students to make some big changes? How about something that inspires AND gives real actionable steps to move things in the right direction? How can they get your fellow students engaged? How can you get your officers motivated? How can you get people to give a damn? How can we get people to events? How can we get them to run for office, and step up more? Unfortunately, too many student leaders get frustrated by the apathy they perceive in their fellow members. They then respond to the supposed apathy challenge with fines, mandatory attendance requirements and negativity. Ultimately, these student leaders hit a wall, alienate their members and suffer from frustration and burnout. There is a better way.

Members disengage and cause drama because they don’t feel connected to their organizations? Would you open your mind to the possibility that there are ways to motivate your group’s members that don’t require making every event mandatory? T.J. offers student leaders a keynote that focuses on practical ideas—evaluating their events, changing their approach to meetings and redirecting their management of their people—attacking apathy head on. It’s about shaking things up, with an eye to re-igniting a sense of “connection” within organizations. Student leaders have the power to eliminate apathy if they take specific steps to make their organizations more responsive to the realities of their members. Sometimes, that means small changes, and other times it means a whole new approach to their student organization. Why do you meet when you do? Are you expecting every member to be engaged at the same level? What about making events more meaningful.

T.J. has been working with student organizations for more than two decades, and he uses his trademark humor and problem-solving style to energize student leaders who feel overwhelmed. This keynote is perfect for student activities leadership events, presidents’ retreats, fraternity/sorority life, or any other programming opportunity where students are searching for practical answers. They will walk away with ideas they can implement immediately.
 

This is your Student Organization's chance to be a part of a resurrected Homecoming Parade tradition!

Loyola University Chicago will be hosting its very first Homecoming Golf-Cart Parade on Saturday, October 13 at 12:00pm as part of Homecoming Weekend 2012. The Parade Planning Team (composed of 4 students and 1 staff advisor) is looking for students and student organizations to be a part of the parade (in addition to some parade-themed participants).

Application Deadline is Monday, September 17, 2012 by 5:00pm

Only University-Recognized Registered Student Organizations or Sponsored Student Organizations are able to apply for a float or walking privileges in the parade. We encourage similar groups to partner together for the parade as there are a limited number of golf cart floats (24) available. Get ready to show YOUR Rambler Pride!!

Selected organizations will receive a spirit bag to get them started decorating 1 of 24 golf carts.

Application Link - https://orgsync.com/10580/forms/53264

Good morning,

As you may have been aware, Orgsync's single sign-on function had been experiencing technical problems that caused many Orgsync users to lose access to organization portals as well as administrator access. We are pleased to let you know that the issue has been resolved. If you were in the process of re-registering your organization, you can now complete the process. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. As a result of the technical issues, the re-registration deadline will be extended to Sunday, August 5.

If you have any questions, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu.

Hello all,

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with Orgsync's single sign-on function. Due to an Orgsync and IT issue, many Orgsync users have lost access to organization portals and administrator access. We are working to get the issue resolved. If you were in the process of re-registering your organization, you will not be able to do so at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. Once single sign-on is operational, you will be able to re-register and/or update information as well as view submitted forms. As a result of the technical issues, the re-registration deadline will be extended.

If you have any questions, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu.
 

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Loyola University Chicago and holds responsibility for the financial, physical, and social assets of the University. The Board must plan for the future and current success of students, faculty, staff and alumni. The Board of Trustees is the university's legal owner and one of the final authorities on issues of governance. It consists of 12 sub-committees, 8 of which hold student representatives.

This application is intended for those students interested in serving as representatives for the 2012-2013 academic year: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dDBHWUlzSjd5MlBzcVBrR3ZKeVU0SkE6MQ#gid=0. All applications are due the June 20, 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah McDowell at smcdowell@luc.edu or USGA at usga@luc.edu.
 

Please register for the Org Fair via Orgsync. Go to Forms>Fall 2012 Org Fair Registration>Fill Out. By registering for the Org Fair, each student organization, is willing to comply with the Organization Fair Policies (Files>Org Fair Policies).

The LUC Fall Student Organization Fair will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in Gentile Arena from 1-4 PM. Your organization will be notified of your status via email no later than Monday, August 27, 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

RSOs,

The CAN Board has put together a summer check list for RSOs. To use the check list please follow this link http://tinyurl.com/7mnmlsb.

Student reimbursements forms for all SAF funded events, including start-up funding, must be submitted via Orgsync by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 27. If you are unable to upload itemized receipts to Orgsync, please hand-deliver the receipts to the SAGA office. Failure to submit reimbursement forms along with itemized receipts will result in forfeiture of funds.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at activities@luc.edu or 773-508-8850.
 

In seeking to identify and advance social justice for all members of our university community, we have launched a social justice web portal. Its purpose is to be a resource on social justice research, curricular opportunities, and co-curricular programs. It will also serve to advance social justice by providing resources, such as philosophical writings, recent news stories, and a blog.

Check out the site: http://blogs.luc.edu/socialjustice/.

We hope this web portal becomes a significant and useful tool for the Loyola community and beyond. We really appreciate your help in accomplishing this!

Thank you!

Social Justice at Loyola
Office of the Provost

Registered Student Organization (RSO) annual re-registration is open from Monday, April 16 until Tuesday, July 31. To re-register log into Orgsync and go to your organization portal. Go to Settings>Profile and complete the online form. All RSOs must meet a minimum requirement of at least 5 LUC students. It is also important that you review your organization constitution. Please consult with your faculty/staff advisor before you complete your re-registration. Incomplete re-registration forms will not be accepted.

Please be sure to re-register before the deadline. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of your organization's ability to participate in the fall Org Fair, loss of up to $200 in start-up funding for the academic year, ability to reserve campus space, additionally your organization account will be frozen.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 773-508-8850 or activities@luc.edu.

As an OrgSync user, you have previously been using a login ID and password unrelated to your university credentials. In an effort to streamline login procedures across campus platforms and to reduce the amount of username and password combinations you are forced to remember, we are switching to authenticated logins for the OrgSync platform.

What does this mean for you?
Essentially it means Loyola ID will be the one you use to log in to OrgSync starting on April 16, 2012. This will allow us to make sure our OrgSync community remains open to only those with Loyola University Chicago credentials.

What do you have to do?
If you used your Loyola email address, you will not need to do anything. However, if you used an email address other than your Loyola email address, we have not been able to connect your current OrgSync information to a university account. You will have to manually merge your account after the authentication date passes. You can do so by following these simple directions:

1. Log into the current account that you use/want to keep
2. Go to > Manage Account.
3. Click Import from Another Account
4. Enter the username and password for the account that you want to merge.
Note: This will permanently delete the account that is being merged but will pull your organization information.

Moving forward, OrgSync will not be able to provide password support as this information is not released to them. You will need to follow the instructions previously mentioned anytime you need help regarding your password. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the move to authenticated logins for the OrgSync platform.

Thank you,
Student Activities & Greek Affairs

In anticipation of the Dalai Lama’s visit on April 26th, Loyola and the Tibet Center of Chicago are proud to welcome Lama Ngawang Chojor to campus. Beginning at 10am on Wednesday April 11th in Norville Athletics Center, room 114 (south east corner), the Lama will do something both quite simple and profound. He will carry on the great Tibetan Buddhist tradition of constructing a sand mandala, as a spiritual and artistic medium of meditation aimed at the promotion of enlightenment and compassion. This particular and very beautiful mandala has a special tie to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It is the Mandala of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.

The mandala construction will begin at 10am on Wednesday April 11th and proceed through Friday April 13th and pick up again on Monday April 16th and come to completion in the afternoon of Tuesday April 17th. The room will be open for viewing from 10am-noon and from 1-4pm each day. Do stop by for a short or a longer visit--it's easy to do.

The mandala will be available for viewing also after its construction until His Holiness visits on April 26th. After His Holiness sees it, Lama Ngawang will lead a moving ceremony in which he will sweep the sand into an urn and proceed to a nearby beach, to pour the sand into the Lake. All is impermanent.

Please visit this wonderful Tibetan artistic and spiritual practice. You will be intrigued, then amazed, then deeply moved. Lama Ngawang last made mandalas in Chicago in 1999 both at Loyola and at Chicago’s Field Museum. He has also made them in New York and many other locations. Come watch a master at work.

Mandala Construction:
Where: Norville Athletics Center just west of Dumbach Hall, room 114 (press room).
What Days: April 11, 12, 13, 16, 17
During what times: 10am-noon and 1-4pm

Dear Loyola Students,

Loyola University Chicago values excellence in teaching as central to our mission. In recognition of this important part of our mission, the Office of the Provost would like to formally recognize exceptional faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching 100-level classes to freshmen. We invite you to nominate a faculty member who went above and beyond your expectations during your freshman year.

Use the following link to nominate a faculty member you feel deserves recognition: https://www.snapsurveys.com/swh/surveylogin.asp?k=133174668313. We hope you will take some time and consider the faculty member who have made a difference by helping and guiding you through your freshman year. The awards committee may use your comments about the faculty member during the awards process; all surveys will be anonymous.

Please submit your nominations by Wednesday, April 18th.

Sincerely,

Office of the Provost

Loyola Companions are peer ministers whose mission is to build community on our campus through leadership in faith and service in a variety of opportunities: welcoming new students, offering hospitality, leading weekly community service, immersion trips, retreats, supporting Ministry programs, reflecting and praying together, and having fun while making new friends.

Apply today! Visit http://luc.edu/ministry/Loyola_Companions.shtml for more information.

The Semester Budget Request Hearing Schedule is now available via Orgsync. Go to Files>Semester Budget Request Hearing Schedule.

Good afternoon,

Due to internet interruption on the Lake Shore Campus, Registered Student Organizations were not able to complete and submit Semester Budget Requests. Because of the interruption the budget request deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 21 at 11:59 PM. Please be sure to upload all supporting documentation. Semester Budget Request forms can be found on Orgsync by going to Forms>Semester Budget Requests for Fall 2012>Fill Out.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact activities@luc.edu.

Thank you

Student Activities & Greek Affairs

Semester Budget Requests for fall 2012 must be submitted via Orgsync by Wednesday, March 21 at 5 pm. Go to Orgsync.com and go to Forms>Semester Budget Requests.

Semester Budget Requests hearings are scheduled for:

Saturday, March 24
9 am - 5 pm

Sunday, March 25 (if necessary)
9 am - 5 pm

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

On March 21, 2012 Loyola will celebrate the second annual Wolf and Kettle Day. This symbolic day represents the point in the academic year when tuition runs out and support from generous donors begins. Tuition at Loyola only covers 74% of what it costs to educate one student for an entire year; the other 26% is made possible through the support of our generous donors. The day was created to not only educate students about the legend of the Wolf and Kettle but also to celebrate generosity!

This year's event will feature the unveiling of Los Lobos de Loyola. Join us at 3:45 PM between Dumbach and Cudahy Halls

The current funding request system creates challenges which prevents the Allocations Committee from efficiently and effectively allocating funds to our Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). During the 2011-12 academic year 81% of the SAF was allocated in the during the Annual Budget Request (ABR) process in Spring of 2011. This caused the SAF to be over-committed in the fiscal year. Approximately $30,000 of allocated funds were swept back into the SAF after not being used by Registered Student Organizations in the fall semester of 2011. This inhibited the capabilities for the allocation of funds for programming during the academic year. With the ABR system it has become difficult for the Allocations Commitee to support programming for RSOs and provide effective counsel for preparing funding request.

A proposed system of semester budegt requests and spot funding request more effectively and efficiently allows the Allocations Committee to allocate the SAF to RSOs by bringing the funding request dates closer to the actual event dates. This will allow RSOs to prepare fully supported funding requests and execute more successful program and events. With less time attributed to reviewing requests and hearings, the Allocations Committee will be able to take an active role in outreaching to RSOs to assist in the preparation of funding request.

Allocation Authority

The Allocations Committee of the Unified Student Government Association will be the appropriator of the Student Activity Fund (SAF). Eligible Registered Student Organizations, as determined by Student Activities & Greek Affairs (SAGA), may request funding from the Student Activity Fund through Semester Budget Requests and Spot Funding Requests. All funding must conform to University policy to be eligible for allocation.

SAF Allocations Hearings

The Allocations Committee will hear semester funding requests and spot funding requests on dates determined by SAGA in collaboration with the Allocations Committee (dates determined by academic calendar). The Allocations Committee will hold hearings each semester for semester budget requests and twice in each semester for spot funding requests.

Spot Funding Requests

Spot Funding Requests are requests for SAF funding for programs. Spot Funding Requests will occur twice in each semester. RSOs may submit two spot funding requests per hearing.

Semester Budgets

Semester budgets are requests to provide SAF funding for an organization’s semester programs. The Semester Budget Requests process occurs each spring and fall semester in which requests are made for the following semester.

Budget Transfers

Budget transfers may only be used to transfer allocated funds from one category classification to another category classification within an approved program. Requests exceeding $1000, or fundamentally altering the premise of the budget proposal, must be approved by the Allocations Committee.

Appeals

RSOs may file an appeal of the Allocations Committee ruling on their funding request(s). The appealing organization must submit a petition within 5 business days of the decision to SAGA and the USGA Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This petition must include reasons for the appeal, any pertinent documentation, and a copy of the original budget request. If the RSO has made fundamental changes to the budget proposal, the proposal will be re-submitted to the Allocations Committee. In the absence of any fundamental changes to the petitioning RSO’s funding request, it will be placed on the agenda for the next Senate session. Members of the petitioning RSO will be allowed to attend the Senate meeting in which their request is heard; however only one member of the petitioning RSO will be allowed to speak on behalf of the RSO and answer any questions from the Senate. Any sustained appeal will be communicated to the RSO and SAGA within 24 hours of the Senate’s vote by the Chair of the Allocations Committee.

Grounds for Appeal of an Allocations decision

An appeal based on procedural error will consist of the RSO proving that the Allocations Committee failed to adhere to its policies. The Senate must first determine whether the Allocations Committee did in fact deviate from its policies. Should this be sustained, the Senate as a whole will determine whether or not to fund the RSO in full.

Line item appeal consists of a RSO disputing a particular line-item in an approved funding request. The RSO may appeal if the Allocations Committee reduced the allocation below the amount requested for a particular budget item, contending that the current allocation is insufficient to cover the cost of the event. The Senate will only rule on whether or not to allocate the full amount of the RSO's requested funding.

The above chages are effective immediately. Semester Budget Requests are due Wednesday, March 21 at 5 PM via Orgsync. Please visit http://www.luc.edu/saga/orgs/funding/budgetrequest/ for information on semester funding request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

Dear Registered Student Organizations,

The Student Activity Fund (SAF) has been established to promote activities planned by student organizations that enhance the quality of student life at Loyola University Chicago. Through the funding processes, 324 SAF funding requests were submitted on behalf of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).

During the 2011-12 academic year, RSOs have made a great impact on our campuses and have provided numerous opportunities for engagement. The SAF has funded over 200 programs and events through Annual Budget Requests and more than 50 programs and events through Special Funding Requests. Currently, there are 70 SAF funded events remaining until the end of the spring semester. The USGA Allocations Committee has allocated through the SAF a total of $475,000.

With that said, this letter is to inform you that the SAF has been exhausted. With high demands for funding and no available monies, it has been decided to cancel Special Funding Requests indefinitely.

RSOs with SAF funds will continue to provide vibrant programmatic opportunities for our campuses until the end of the 2011-12 academic year. As RSOs, you are welcome to program events using your organizations’ revenue. You are also welcome to seek funding from individual offices and departments for programs.

Thank you for your time, energy, and dedication to making numerous opportunities for interaction and involvement among students, faculty, and staff provided by the Student Activity Fund to support the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual development of each member of the Loyola community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact USGA/Allocations Committee at USGA@luc.edu.


David C. Blount
Chairman - Allocations Committee

For the 3rd straight year the Office of Undergraduate Admission is hosting a Student Organization Showcase as part of the Admitted Student Weekend. Hundreds of future Ramblers will be on campus looking to finalize their college decision. We invite you all to help show off Loyola’s vibrant student community with an Organization Showcase.

When:

Saturday, March 24: 1:30-2:15 (Set up starts at 1)
Sunday, March 25: 2:00-2:45 (Set up starts at 1:30)

Where:

Halas Sports Center – Basketball Courts

A maximum of 2 students from each organization will talk with prospective students about your organization. If you are interested please RSVP to Hugh Mulligan (hmulligan@luc.edu) by Friday, March 16.
 

Last chance to help us identify and recognize women leaders on our campus for Women's History month! Nominate a student, staff, or faculty member who improves our world through their contribution to women’s leadership. Winners from each category (student, staff, faculty) will be recognized at this year’s Women’s Leadership Reception. To nominate, go to http://fs4.formsite.com/cgolz/form9/index.html. Nominations are due February 24, 2012. All are welcome to make a nomination.

All are welcome to attend the Women’s Leadership Reception on March 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Beane Hall (Lewis Towers). Please RSVP for the event (with number of people attending) to Lisa (Reitz) Harris at lreitz@luc.edu.

Questions? Please contact WTC Women's History Month Committee Chair, Lisa (Reitz) Harris at lreitz@luc.edu.
 

Interested in community service, justice, and faith?

Loyola students are proposing a service house on campus. Be a part of the process of developing a community service focused house for undergraduate students, serving as a focal point for the entire campus. If you would be interested in learning more about this service house, and will be a third or fourth year student contact students Alexander Boesch (aboesch@luc.edu) and Nicholas Hermann (nherrmann1@luc.edu) for details.
 

Curious about other faiths? Want to be a part of the interfaith dialogue on campus? Join the Interfaith Companions in a reading group of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's book, Toward a True Kinship of Faiths: How the World's Religions Can Come Together. Books will be provided, but space is limited. You are encouraged to attend at least 3 of the 5 sessions.

At each meeting, we will discuss a theme central to the book. The 5 topics to be discussed are as follows:
Thursday, March 15- Foundations for Interfaith Dialogue
Thursday, March 22- Pluralism: The Beauty of Faith Diversity
Thursday, March 29- Compassion: The Ethical Ideal
Thursday, April 5- Interfaith Relations in the Global Context
Thursday, April 12- Moving from Tolerance to Understanding and Respect

Please contact Alyson Sandler at asandler@luc.edu by Friday, February 10th to sign up or for more information.
 

Nominate your fellow students or student organizations for a 2012 Damen Award. These awards are given to students and organizations that exemplify the ideal of Loyola.

Nominations go live on Monday, January 23. They are open until January 29 at midnight. To nominate go to www.luc.edu/damenawards

Nominees and award recipients will be honored during the 2012 Loyola Weekend of Excellence.

Applications are due February 3rd. The goal of this retreat (March 16-18) is to empower students to explore and reflect upon the interconnection between leadership and social justice. In the spirit of Jesuit education, The People’s Institute (TPI) is an exciting leadership opportunity for students at Loyola University Chicago. This program is designed to raise awareness, examine privilege and responsibility, and learn skills to create positive social change. This retreat is sponsored by the departments of Student Leadership Development, and Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. SLD and SDMA will cover costs for students participating in the retreat.

For more information, please contact Shannon Howes, Director for Student Leadership Development, at showes1@luc.edu.
 

Students are welcome to participate in as many workshops as fit their interests and schedules. For students interested in earning a Certificate in Leadership Development (which can be noted on a resume), more information can be found at luc.edu/leadership. The spring semester schedule of workshops and programs can be found at http://www.luc.edu/leadership/sdl-workshops.shtml and includes topics such as networking, marketing, ethical leadership, leadership and social justice, the influence of identity on leadership, and more.

This one-day conference on Saturday, January 28th brings together Loyola students who are interested in further developing their leadership skills, networking, and connecting with others to build a better tomorrow. The conference will begin at Simpson MPR with breakfast and registration at 9am and will end by 3:45pm. Registration is not required, but is encouraged in order to secure a spot at this popular event. To register for SLI or for more information, please email leadership@luc.edu. More information can be found at luc.edu/leadership/sli.

Is your organization looking for a spring or summer volunteer opportunity? If so, please join the Center for Experiential Learning and the Center for Community Service and Action at the:

Spring Non-Profit Opportunities Fair
January 25, 2012 from 11am-2pm
CFSU Lobby

Over 60 of our Non-Profit community partners will be there to talk with students about their opportunities. For questions or for more information, please email Christopher Skrable – cskrabl@luc.edu or Travis Proffitt – tproffi@luc.edu .

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Center for Experiential Learning
Loyola University Chicago
Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center 295
luc.edu/experiential
facebook.com/luccel

Center for Community Service and Action
Loyola University Chicago
Lake Shore Campus, Mundelein Center 804
luc.edu/serve
facebook.com/LUCserve

Spring Student Organization Fair
When:  Tuesday, January 31 @ 5PM
Where:  CFSU Lobby & Bremner Lounge
 

Registration for the spring Org Fair is now open! Register via Orgsync. Go to Forms>Registration for Spring 2012 Org Fair>Fill Out.

Please note that due to limited space organizations may be required to share tables. Completion of the registration does not guarantee space at the fair. Registration for the Org Fair implies consent to the Org Fair policies listed in Files>Fall Org Fair Policies. Tables will be confirmed via email on/by January 27, 2012. Registration will close at 11:59pm on January 26.

If you have any questions, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu.

Dear Loyola Students,

The University is studying the feasibility of utilizing electronic textbooks at some time in the future, and a pilot project is planned for the fall of 2012. The Provost-appointed E-textbook Committee is conducting research on the attitudes of students and faculty regarding e-textbooks, e-readers, etc. We would greatly appreciate it if you would take 10-15 minutes to answer the short survey. Your responses will help us make informed recommendations to the University administration about the direction to take in this area.

Survey URL: https://www.snapsurveys.com/swh/surveylogin.asp?k=132250194247
 

Sincerely yours,

Bob Seal, Dean of University Libraries
Chair, E-textbook Committee

My name is Addie and I am currently a Resident Assistant here at Loyola. I just wanted to write you briefly and let you know that the time to apply to be an RA is here. The application online, and there will be information sessions throughout December and January that one must attend if he or she wishes to apply.

All of this information will be posted throughout campus on fliers, as well as on the Residence Life Website after December 1st. http://www.luc.edu/reslife/index.shtml

If you are interested in having a current RA or two talk briefly with your organization at a meeting about applying please email Sam Elliott selliott3@luc.edu

Thanks and I hope you consider applying for the position,
Addie
adougherty1@luc.edu

If you or your organization members have receipts or reimbursement requests to submit, the deadline for is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th at 5 pm.

If any member of your student organization has made any personal purchase(s) related to SAF funded events, including start-up funding, please submit the Orgsync Reimbursement Request form and upload all itemized receipts and/or documentation for the purchase(s). If you are unable to upload receipts via Orgsync, you may hand deliver receipts to the SAGA office, CFSU LL 39. Failure to submit the reimbursement form with itemized receipts before the deadline will result in forfeiture of funds.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

Dear Loyola Students,

The University is studying the feasibility of utilizing electronic textbooks at some time in the future, and a pilot project is planned for the fall of 2012. The Provost-appointed E-textbook Committee is conducting research on the attitudes of students and faculty regarding e-textbooks, e-readers, etc. We would greatly appreciate it if you would take 10-15 minutes to answer the short survey. Your responses will help us make informed recommendations to the University administration about the direction to take in this area.

Survey URL:  https://www.snapsurveys.com/swh/surveylogin.asp?k=132250194247
 

Sincerely yours,

Bob Seal, Dean of University Libraries
Chair, E-textbook Committee

RSOs,

Last year, thanks to all of the hard work of our students and student organizations during the 2009-2010 school year, Loyola University Chicago was one of six Presidential Awardees for the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

The call for applications for the 2011 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll deadline is coming up and Loyola would love to once again claim top honors. However, we need your help! Please copy and paste the following link into your web browser to complete this year's President's Community Service Honor Roll.

https://orgsync.com/10580/forms/show/41508

Again this is for service completed during the 2010-2011 academic year. Please complete a survey for every community service activity your organization participated in. The more service activities we report the more likely we are to continue to receive top honors. The deadline for this survey is Dec. 5, 2011.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me cwojtkowski@luc.edu.

The goal of USGA is to voice the concerns of the student body and to act as an instrument for cooperation and to provide open communication for students, faculty, and administration. Thus, the Residence Life and Dining Committee of USGA would like to address the issue of food diversity in the resident dining halls. Factors affecting students' food choices in the dining halls are usually due to beliefs of the student, whether it be religious, cultural, or just a certain lifestyle. Our goal is to have a diverse body of students motivated to change or improve the food options available in the dining halls. By creating a council, the "Cuisine Team", USGA's Residence Life and Dining Committee will provide an environment to help bridge the gap between the dining hall administrators and students in regards to student critique, comments, suggestions, etc. Come out to Cuisine Team's first meeting Monday November 14 at 8pm in LSB 301 and be the voice of your hungry peers!

Peace,
Residence Life and Dining Committee, USGA
 

Greetings fellow RSOs,

The Student Financial Aid Alliance is a newly formed student group on campus whose goal is to engage students, alumni, and parents in grassroots advocacy for federal and state financial aid. Our first initiative is to assist the national, not-for-profit group, the Student Aid Alliance, in obtaining signatures on their petition in support of federal financial aid. This petition will be given to the Super Committee and the Appropriations Committee in Congress on November 23rd.

To assist the Student Aid Alliance and the 3,000 Loyola undergrads who receive $200 million in federal aid per year, please sign the petition yourself and have your members sign; it takes about 60 seconds. To sign the petition, visit http://action.studentaidalliance.org/5371/save-student-aid-statement. For more information about this campaign, please visit www.studentaidalliance.org.

The Student Financial Aid Alliance will also have tables in CFSU and Terry Student Center starting Monday, November 7th until Tuesday, November 22nd where laptops will be available for students to sign. We need help staffing the tables and hope that you and your members are willing to help out with this initiative that affects all Loyolans. Feel free to contact us at sfaa.luc@gmail.com with any questions.

Many thanks,

Maggie Meza
General Director

The November 11 annual budget workshop has been canceled. Please visit www.luc.edu/saga for details on the remaining fall semester workshops.

If you have any questions, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu.

Alpha Delta Pi, the new sorority at Loyola, is recruiting women the week of October 16th to become founding members. We’re seeking women of all ages —freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors—to join our sisterhood. Established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility.

If you’re looking for a ‘home away from home’ at Loyola,  please join us for our events.

Sunday, October 16th 4 pm
Information Session for Interested Women
Regis Multipurpose Room

Monday-Wednesday
October 17th-19th
“Tell Us About You” (Interview) Sessions
By Appointment. Dress is business casual.

Tuesday, October 16th 6 pm
Philanthropy Event
Simpson Multipurpose Room

Thursday, October 20th
Alpha Delta Pi Bid Day

Learn more about us at our table in CFSU October 3rd-14th
LoyolaADPi@alphadeltapi.com
LoyolaADPi.com
Follow us @LoyolaADPi
 

Applications for the 2012-2013 Student Community Board are now available!

The Student Community Board is a group of undergraduate Loyola students who hear cases of alleged misconduct as pertinent to the Loyola Community Standards and The Student Promise. In addition, board members also help promote The Student Promise throughout the campus community, partake in various professional development workshops and participate in team building activities throughout the year.

Want to know more? Come to an information session on October 17 @ 4:30pm in Bremner Lounge or email OSCCR@luc.edu with questions! You can also visit our website at: http://luc.edu/osccr/student_board.shtml

Click here (or paste into your browser) for an application: http://bit.ly/nN1a84

Applications due November 7th by 5:00pm.

Sincerely,

The 2011-2012 Student Community Board

Door sign up is now available online for any organization who would like to be a part of the ((dop)) Trick-Or Treat! Children and families of Loyola staff, friends, and neighbors will be invited to this safe trick-or-treating opportunity. A panel of Loyola staff judges will also choose their top 3 decorated doors for fabulous organization prizes!

Each organization is only allowed one door, and will go to the first 32 who sign up!  Sign up ends October 21st.

For more information please check the sign-up sheet available on OrgSync or e-mail
loyolaDOP@gmail.com

We hope to see you October 30th!
 

Mark your calendars for one of Loyola’s longest standing traditions…With the new school year upon us, there are many exciting events and activities happening around campus. Mark your calendars for one of Loyola’s longest standing traditions…join Team Loyola in the annual Chicago AIDS Run/Walk, October 1st. This is a great opportunity for your organization to kick off the new school year and support a great cause.

Mark your calendars for October 1st and sign up for Team Loyola TODAY! *students receive discount registration*

Register here: https://afc.aidschicago.org/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1344&tab=2

Contact the Center for Community Service and Action with any questions, SERVE@luc.edu.

Registration closes on September 21st for the EVOKE Ramble. This campus wide scavenger hunt is a fun way to get to know campus, learn about the city, and meet famous Loyolans all while competing for great prizes. To register, just go to www.luc.edu/evoke and follow the links to Ramble Registration.

Happy Rambling!
 

RSOs,

The Unified Student Government Association is currently accepting applications for the Chief of Student Organizations position. For more information and a link to application please visit http://loyolausga.com/csosearch/. Applications are due this Friday, Sept. 16 at 5pm CST.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact SAGA or USGA.

Due to the overwhelming response for participation, registration for the Org Fair has been closed for student organizations and University departments.

When: Wednesday, August 31 at 8PM

Where: CFSU Lobby
 

Come chat with members of USGA and ((dop))!

As two of the largest student leadership organizations on campus, USGA and ((dop)) would like to take time to get to know students and learn about what students want to see from both student government and ((dop)).

Light snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact loyoladop@gmail.com or usga@luc.edu
 

Fall Org Fair Registration is now open. The Org Fair will be Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 1 - 4pm [check-in: 12pm] at
Halas. Space is limited, and reservations will be granted on a first come, first served basis. The Fall Organization Fair is open to fully registered student organizations, offices, or departments

Register via Orgsync by going to Forms>Fall 2011 Org Fair Registration. Please note that completion of the registration does not guarantee space at the fair - tables will be confirmed via email on/by August 30, 2011. Registration will be closed at 11:59pm on August 26.

Contact the SAGA office for any assistance: 773/508-8850 or activities@luc.edu.

Dear Loyola Students,

As part of Loyola's Shared Governance system, undergraduate students sit on various Board of Trustee committees. We are looking for students who are passionate about representing the student voice to serve on these committees.

The committees with seats available include:

Academic Committee: Provides oversight of academic programs and activities, reviewing academic matters in need of action by the full board such as the creation of new degrees and candidates for receipt of honorary degrees, among other matters.

Advancement Committee: Advises the Board on fund development matters as they relate to ongoing fundraising and capital campaigns. Acts as the liaison for the Board with the University’s Advancement, Marketing and Communication, and Public Affairs divisions.

Enrollment, Retention, and Assessment Committee: Reviews policy matters related to enrollment and financial aid including recruitment results and trends. Reviews assessment parameters as set by academic affairs including the analysis and reporting of student outcomes.

Facilities and Capital Assets Committee: Responsible for the oversight of the Water Tower and Lake Shore Campus master plans including acquisition and disposition of buildings; planning, development, and financing of new construction; and the review of major University capital projects that impact the campus master plan.

Finance Committee: review the fiscal affairs of the University, including the annual operating and capital budgets of the University’s academic operations.

Investment Policy Committee: Consider investment policies, practices, and performance of the University’s endowment and other funds to report to the Board regarding these matters.

Jesuit & Catholic Identity Committee: Fosters and assesses on a continuing basis, the Jesuit and Catholic identity of LUC in its educational and health care operations.

Student Affairs Committee: Concerns itself with the quality of life and general welfare of all Loyola students outside the classroom. Reviews institutional policies that affect the future welfare of students and the quality of their lives at the University; respond to initiatives regarding changes in co-curricular programs that are focused on students, etc.

If you are interested in applying for a position on a Board of Trustees committee, please go to our application form at: http://loyolausga.com/board-of-trustees-application/. If you have any questions, please contact us at http://loyolausga.com/get-involved/send-us-your-suggestions/.

Thanks you,

Sean Patrick Vera
President, Unified Student Government Association

All student organizations are required to register every spring semester with Student Activities & Greek Affairs in order to maintain their status as a Registered Student Organization (RSO). To re-register, visit OrgSync and complete the online re-registration form. Failure to comply with the registration process results in the suspension of the organization, loss of $200 in start-up funding (excluding club sports), and loss of the privilege to operate as a Loyola organization. The organization will remain suspended until the re-registration process is completed and officers of the organization have met with Student Activities & Greek Affairs, who will determine whether to reinstate the organization.

Student Activities & Greek Affairs evaluates all organizations annually to ensure compliance with university policies.

Re-register your organization for the 2011-2012 academic year by submitting the online re-registration (Setting> Org Profile) form via OrgSync through May 13, 2011.

If you have any questions, please contact us at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

Attention all Student Orgs:

Please send a representative from your organization to the SAGA office (CFSU LL39) to check for and pick up mail for your organization. Many organizations have not done so. Any mail not picked up by Friday, May 6 at 5pm will be returned to the sender.

The SAGA office is open M-F from 8:30am-5pm. Please stop in to pick up your org's mail. It will only take a minute

Thank you.

If you or your organization has receipts or reimbursements to turn in, the deadline for this is FRIDAY, APRIL 29th, at 5 pm.

If any member of your student organization has made any personal purchase(s) related to SAF funded events, including start-up funding, please submit the Orgsync Reimbursement Request form and upload all itemized receipts and/or documentation for the purchase(s). If you are unable to upload receipts via Orgsync, you may hand deliver receipts to the SAGA office, CFSU LL 39. Failure to submit the reimbursement form with itemized receipts before the deadline will result in forfeiture of funds.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

Good afternoon,

If you have purchased Cubs tickets for IFC Cubs game night for tonight, Tuesday, April 19, the game has been postponed. The Cubs game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 20. Gates open at 5:05 pm and game time is 6:05 pm. You will not need a new ticket. Please keep tonight's game ticket to enter the ball park for Wednesday evening's game. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773-508-8850.

The spring deadline for student reimbursements is Friday, April 29 at 5 PM. If any member of your student organization has made any personal purchase(s) related to SAF funded events, including start-up funding, please submit the Orgsync Reimbursement Request form and upload all itemized receipts and/or documentation for the purchase(s). If you are unable to upload receipts via Orgsync, you may hand deliver receipts to the SAGA office, CFSU LL 39. Failure to submit the reimbursement form with itemized receipts before the deadline will result in forfeiture of funds.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

 

Not quite ready for your job search?

This free event is designed for Loyola students who are graduating in 2011—and who need help with their job search. Boot Camp will feature workshops on resume writing, interviewing, job search, networking, mock interviews with employers and more. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

Only 30 graduates will be accepted, so register soon! To register, you must provide the Career Development Center with the following:

1. your name, major, career interests/goals, e-mail address, and cell-phone number
2. a rough draft copy of your resume
3. $20 cash deposit (which will be returned to you when you complete the Boot Camp)

For more information, e-mail or call the Career Development Center at: 773.508.7716 or careercenter@luc.edu
 

Would you like to get involved on campus and get paid at the same time?!! CFSU is looking for Information Desk Customer Service Associates, Student Union Building Supervisors, and Event Set Up Crew members!!

What: Centennial Forum Student Union Job Fair!!! Hiring for Fall 2011!!! Jobs to begin in August 2011!!!
When: Wednesday, April 13th, 9AM-12PM and 5PM-8PM, Wednesday, April 20th, 12PM-4PM
Where: Bremner Lounge, CFSU Lobby (just need to attend one session)

Do I need to bring anything?

No...we will have job applications available for you to fill out when you get to the fair. From there, you will interview with 2 current student workers for about 20 minutes!! If we think you are qualified, you will be granted another interview!!!

What positions are available?

Customer Service Associates: work at the CFSU Information Desk and make sure that ANYBODY (guests, students, faculty, staff, community members) leaves in a better place than when they arrived. Service Associates also help out with events in the building and make sure that the Student Union is energetic and inviting. These positions MUST be WORK STUDY!!!

Building Supervisors: a step up from a Service Associate, we make sure that Building Supervisors are the eyes and ears of the student union all day. This position is in charge of building rounds, event assistance, information giving, and building reservations to name a few. These positions DO NOT need to be work study.

Event Set Up Crew: Do you like to move tables and chairs? Are you good with technology and audio visual equipment? This may be the job for you. This group handles every set up in the Student Union which includes all of the technology for each meeting, event, and gathering in the building. These positions DO NOT need to be work study.

Come to one of the job fair sessions and see what we have to offer!!
 

Annual Budget Workshop

Location: LSB 142
Date: Friday, April 8, 2011
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM

Student Activities & Greek Affairs will be hosting the final Registered Student Organization (RSO) Annual Budget Workshop of the year. Please have two (2) representatives of your student organization attend this RSO workshop, if you have not already.  Attendance at the workshop places student organizations in good financial standing for Special Funding Request (SFRs), as well as Annual Budget Request (ABRs) for the following academic year. 

If you have any questions, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu.

All student organizations are required to register every spring semester with Student Activities & Greek Affairs in order to maintain their status as a Registered Student Organization (RSO). To re-register, visit OrgSync and complete the online re-registration form. Failure to comply with the registration process results in the suspension of the organization, loss of $200 in start-up funding (excluding club sports), and loss of the privilege to operate as a Loyola organization. The organization will remain suspended until the re-registration process is completed and officers of the organization have met with Student Activities & Greek Affairs, who will determine whether to reinstate the organization.

Student Activities & Greek Affairs evaluates all organizations annually to ensure compliance with university policies.

Re-register your organization for the 2011-2012 academic year by submitting the online re-registration (Setting> Org Profile) form via OrgSync through May 13, 2011.

If you have any questions, please contact us at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

2011 Senior Send-Off Schedule:
Thursday, April 14 - Goose Island Brewery Tour & Tasting
Monday, April 18 - Cubs v. Padres
Monday, April 25 - Cubs v. Rockies
Tuesday, May 10 - Senior Boat Cruise
                                     Wednesday, May 11 - Senior Toast

Tickets will only be sold online this year. Visit luc.edu/seniorsendoff to purchase your tickets. Tickets go on sale on April 4, 2011 at 10:00 am and sell fast. Limited quantities are available for a packages and a la carte tickets and are sold on a first come first serve basis. Please visit luc.edu/seniorsendoff for more information.
 

Date:  Friday, April 29, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to midnight
Location:  Union Station: 500 W. Jackson

Tickets on sale for Seniors April 4, 2011, for all undergraduates April 5, 2011. Pick up tickets in CFSU and Terry Student Center. One ticket per Loyola ID and a second ticket may be purchased for non-Loyola Students for $5.00. Must present LUC ID at pickup.
 

Student Promise Days are set for April 11 - April 15, 2011. The purpose of this event is to promote and
encourage The Student Promise across the university. We want to inspire students toward "Living The
Student Promise" by demonstrating the 3 main tenants: Care for Self, Care for Others and Care for
Community.
We'd like to encourage your participation through delivering a program/event in the spirit of The Student
Promise. This is a great opportunity for organizations to share their resources and services with students
throughout the university toward inspiring the spirit of The Student Promise.

PROPOSAL INFORMATION
The OSCCR is seeking proposals that promote the values and increase the awareness of The Student
Promise. The major goal of this program series is to encourage students toward “Living The Student
Promise” and building connections to university resources, services and opportunities. We are interested in
sessions that achieve a balance between information sharing while inspiring personal development and
community development. The OSCCR will support The Student Promise program/event with T-shirts for
participants and $100.00 to assist in the funding for the proposed program/event.
We are requesting a title, abstract, date, time and location for your program/event. Upon submitting the form,
we will review your proposal and confirm your presentation date, time and location.
Please use the following link to submit your proposal by 5pm Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Student Promise Day Proposal Form

For questions or concerns, please contact Dana Broadnax (dbroadnax@luc.edu or 773-508-
8890)

Annual Budget Request (ABRs) are requested to cover organizations’ annual events and programs, as well as any new programs an organization would like to plan for well in advance. The Annual Budget Requests must be submitted via Orgsync. The deadline is Wednesday, March 16 at 5 PM. As with any funding or expenditure request, late submission will not be accepted.

Hearings will be held Sunday, March 20 through Tuesday, March 22. Hearing times will be received after submission. Only one (1) student organization representative is required to attend the ABR hearing. Each organization representative(s) will be given ten (10) minutes to present the requested annual budget. Please be prepared to answer any questions raised by the Allocations Committee.

ABR results will be received by Wednesday, March 30. Organizations may request to appeal. Appeals are due Friday, April 1 at 5 pm. Appeal results will be received by Wednesday, April 6.

*ABR hearings will be optional. Student organizations who choose not to attend a hearing must provide adequate details, proper documentation (including quotes and estimates), and appropriate rationale for your programs/events. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in denial of funding for your programs/events.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

Want to Volunteer this Summer!?

Loyola is hosting the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference, and volunteers are needed for the conference in July. The conference aims to provide students with unique opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and networking among their peers. As a volunteer, you would lead social justice discussions, assist delegates from around the country find their way around campus and ...the city, be a face for Loyola during the conference, and more! As a volunteer, you would be needed to be at Loyola during the 3rd through the 10th of July; HOUSING and MEALS are provided! Consider how this opportunity would enable you to network with other students, gaining communication and leadership experiences that can help you in the future, not to mention that it would look good on a resume!

For the application to volunteer and more information, visit luc.edu/njslc. The application deadline is March 13th.

Feel free to e-mail estorms@luc.edu with any questions!

Dear Students,

The Unified Student Government Association Spring Elections. All undergraduate students are able to run for 1 of 38 elected positions on YOUR student government. Positions include 1 President and 1 Vice President (running as a slate), 1 Chief Justice, 7 Undesignated (any class year), 7 Sophomore, 7 Junior, and 7 Senior Representatives.

Running for a seat in Student Government allows you to provide service to the campus community for issues that affect our student body. This is your chance to have a voice in YOUR student government!

Candidate meeting will be held Wednesday, March 2 from 1:00-3:00 PM. All meetings will be held in Bremner Lounge. You are able to visit the Election Board during these timeslots, but are only required to stay for a few minutes and hand in your petition and election contract.

If you aren't able to run in the election, I strongly encourage you to cast your vote. Ballots will be emailed out to your @luc.edu email account on Tuesday, March 29 @ 12:00 AM. Voting will conclude at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 30. Voting will only take 5 minutes and it gives you a say in who you want leading and representing YOUR student body. It's YOUR Voice; It's YOUR Student Government!

If you have any questions regarding running in the upcoming USGA Election or the voting procedures, email USGA@luc.edu. You may also visit www.luc.edu/usga or stop down to their office in CFSU LL-42T for more information on the organization. I look forward to seeing your name on the ballot next month!

Sincerely,
Purvi Patel
Elections Committee Chair

Dear Loyola Students:

Do you know a current junior who exemplifies Ignatian leadership, academic excellence, and service? Someone who would serve as an outstanding liaison between the student body and Fr. Garanzini?

Fr. Garanzini and the Cabinet have approved the creation of The Maroon & Gold Society to recognize outstanding students at Loyola University Chicago. Membership in this select society will be limited to up to 25 current juniors who have demonstrated an Ignatian commitment to leadership, academic excellence, and service. Any current junior, who expects to have senior status as of Fall 2011, is eligible. We hope to solicit nominations for students who have forged a variety of leadership paths reflective of our diverse community.

Please see the description and nomination form (via Orgsync under Files>Maroon & Gold Society) and nominate those individuals before 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th.

If you have questions about The Maroon & Gold Society, please contact Jack McLean, Assistant Vice President for Student Development at jmclean@luc.edu, or 773-508-3912, or contact him in CFSU 101.

We appreciate your support in establishing this new, select leadership society for Loyola seniors.

Robert D. Kelly, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Development

Looking for a unique way for your organization to do service and to get outside? Consider having your student organization, sorority, or fraternity participate in Taller de José’s Running for…Campaign! The Running for…Campaign is a 30 day awareness and fundraising Campaign for Taller de José, a community resource center in the Little Village community of Chicago. For more information visit www.tallerdejose.org or e-mail Lisa Monnot at LMonnot@tallerdejose.org

Damen Award Nominations close at 5:00pm today! 

The Damen Award, named for Loyola University Chicago's founder, Arnold Damen, S.J., seeks to honor full-time undergraduate students and student organizations who have committed themselves to Jesuit ideals by being a true source of inspiration and leadership to the Loyola community throughout the year. These students and organizations are people who have led other students in spirit, motivation, and purpose.

To Nominate an Individual Student:
Copy and paste this link into a browser:  https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio6/s?s=25102

To Nominate a Student Organization:
Copy and past this link into abrowser:  https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio6/s?s=25103

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

As of June 1, 2010 the resume builder will be permanently disabled. Orgsync will be replacing the tool with our new e-portfolio, which is available to you today under My Tools in the top navigation.

The e-Portfolio is an advanced resume tool that provides you with your own personal website to organize and document your education, share employment history and work samples, and receive recommendations from friends and colleagues. All of the contents may also be saved as a PDF, which can serve as your paper resume for potential employers. There are also privacy options for you to choose which information is shared publically on your e-Portfolio website. To learn more about e-Portfolios visit http://www.orgsync.com/higher-education/eportfolio.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at activities@luc.edu.

The Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (DSDMA) is seeking students interested in serving as member of The People's Institute (TPI), a collective of student leaders representing the various multicultural and social justice programs and initiatives offered through the department. As members of TPI, students have the opportunity to develop critical leadership skills while being part of a community devoted to academic excellence, cultural appreciation, and social equality.

Visit http://www.luc.edu/diversity/pdfs/2011-2012_TPI_Information_Packet[1].pdf for an information packet (in PDF format) about TPI and its constituent programs (i.e., BMI, LUCES, Men's Project, Social Justice Advocates, STARS), as well as the application and selection process. Applications will be available online at www.luc.edu/diversity beginning Monday, February 21.

Want to learn more about The People's Institute? Attend an information session and chat with department staff and current TPI student leaders! Choose one of the following sessions - attendees will receive early bird access to the application, and food will be provided:

Tuesday 2/15, 12pm-1pm, at the DSDMA office (CFSU/Mertz 200)
Wednesday 2/16, 12pm-1pm, at the DSDMA office (CFSU/Mertz 200)

For more information, please contact us at diversity@luc.edu.

Attention RSOs:

For the second straight year the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking the help of Loyola's Registered Student Organizations. On Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 we will be hosting admitted high school students and their families on campus for an open house showing of all Loyola has to offer which includes our many student organizations! Each day for 45 minutes we will be hosting a mini Org-Fest for seniors to come and talk to you about the opportunities they have outside the classroom here at LUC. Saturday's fair will take place in the Gentile Center (1:30 - 2:45 PM, set up by 1 PM) and Sunday's will take place in Halas (2:00 - 2:45 PM, set up by 1:30 PM) on the basketball courts. Just one thing to note: You guys are being asked to represent the Student Organization, we will not have sign up sheets for students to join this is just a showcase, sign ups will come when they (hopefully) join us in the fall!
 

Sign up and read full details here:  https://orgsync.com/forms/show/28602

Annual Budget Request (ABR) applications are now open. The deadline to submit all applications is March 16 at 5 PM. Please submit one form for each event/program. Visit www.luc.edu/saga/ABR_.shtml for more details.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773.508.8850 or
activities@luc. edu.

Are you interested in getting paid to conduct a research project?

The Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP) is proud to present a comprehensive online application for the majority of Loyola University’s funded research fellowships. You can now easily apply to any of 11 different programs at www.luc.edu/lurop.

Applications submitted in the spring will be for the summer 2011 and/or academic year 2011-2012, depending on the program. Several fellowships require you to have a faculty mentor, who will be guiding the project, before applying.

There are opportunities for students in any discipline or area of interest to conduct research; each program has a unique focus, requirements and eligibility. Most programs have a March 1st deadline. You should visit www.luc.edu/lurop/programs.html for more information on all of the opportunities.

Also, please mark your calendar for the Undergraduate Research Symposium, to be held Saturday, April 16, 1:30-3:30 as part of the Weekend of Excellence: Celebrating Transformative Education. Any students who have worked on a research project and would like to present a poster are welcome. You do not have to be a current LUROP fellow to participate. More information can be found here: http://www.luc.edu/lurop/undergrad_symposium.shtml. Registration information will be available in early February.

Please contact the LUROP office with any questions.

Best,

LUROP

** ** **
Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP)

Center for Experiential Learning
Loyola University Chicago
www.luc.edu/lurop
lurop@luc.edu

Nominations for both Individual and Organization Damen Awards are now open! They will close on February 25th at 5:00pm.

Nominate individuals here: https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio6/s?s=25102

Nominate organizations here: https://surveys.luc.edu/opinio6/s?s=25103

The Damen Award, named for Loyola University Chicago's founder, Arnold Damen, S.J., seeks to honor full-time undergraduate students and student organizations who have committed themselves to Jesuit ideals by being a true source of inspiration and leadership to the Loyola community throughout the year. These students and organizations are people who have led other students in spirit, motivation and purpose. Damen Awardees are students and organizations who have displayed exemplary leadership in the Loyola undergraduate community, live their lives in the spirit of Loyola, and light the way for other students to follow.

Need to know your organization's budget? Current balance? Past funding requests?

Beginning 2011-12, student organizations will manage their organization budgets via Orgsync using the budget module. The budget module will allow you view your organization's budget, track expenses, and submit commonly used payment requests.

If your organization is either interested in learning more  about the budget module or would like to begin using the module during this academic term, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu. 

Student Activities & Greek Affairs
Your Loyola story begins here...

Attention!

Student Activities & Greek Affairs has changed the new student organization schedule. The deadline to start a student organization in spring 2011 has been changed to Monday, February 14, 2011.

To be eligible for the third and final review session of the academic year, new student organization application forms must be submitted via Orgsync by 5 PM on Monday, February 14, 2011. Upon submission of the application form, you will be given a time to meet with the review panel. This meeting will take place on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 5-7 PM. If the application is approved, at least two organization representative will be required to attend a new student organization orientation on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 5-7 PM. Locations TBD.

For more information, please visit www.luc.edu/saga. If you have any questions contact us at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.
 

Sigma Chi Fraternity is excited to bring a chapter to Loyola University Chicago. Since 1855, Sigma Chi has developed values-based leaders committed to the betterment of character, campus and community. This fall, Sigma Chi is recruiting leaders of character to establish a legacy of excellence at Loyola Chicago.

Two Sigma Chi directors of expansion will be on campus recruiting members for the founding class from Jan. 24 - Feb. 18. Sigma Chi aims to recruit men of different temperaments, talents and convictions from a variety of backgrounds to embark on this unique journey. Specifically, Sigma Chi looks for:

Men of good character;
Students of fair ability;
With ambitious purposes;
Congenial dispositions;
Possessing good morals;
Having high senses of honor;
And deep sense of personal responsibility.

Sigma Chi will host events on and off of campus to introduce itself to the Loyola University Chicago community and meet the next leaders of our Fraternity.

Check back frequently for updates on events and activities! You can also find us on Twitter and Facebook.
 

Hello!

The Loyola Athletic Department would like to invite your organization to participate in our First Annual Rambler Spirit Day Challenge! This will be a competition between all student organizations held at the men’s basketball game on January 27th, 2011 7:00 pm. There will be a point system in which a pre-determined number of points will be awarded for attendance, a musical chairs competition, a knockout competition, and a Loyola basketball trivia competition. The winning group will receive a trophy that will be prominently displayed with their organization’s name on it.

If possible, we are also looking for donations from student organizations. These donations can be any amount and will go towards the event as well as the trophy prize, which will be re-used in future Rambler Spirit Day Challenges. If your group does decide to donate, the name of the organization will also be displayed on the video board during the game. Please reply if you would like to donate for this event, or if you would only like to participate in the challenge!

This challenge is a great way to raise awareness of your organization, network with other organization, promote school spirit, and mainly enjoy the evening when Loyola Ramblers challenges the Penguins on the lake front.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you will be participating! You can e-mail Luke Krevh at lkrevh@luc.edu or Kate Myers kmyers1@luc.edu for more information or to RSVP as soon as possible!

Hope to hear from you soon,

The Loyola Athletic Department
 

Student Leadership Development staff invite you to participate in the 5th annual Student Leadership Institute, a one-day leadership development conference for all students. The event includes leadership development sessions, a keynote speaker addressing leadership and social justice, and lunch. Participation in the event will help students complete requirements to earn the Certificate in Leadership Development.

Benefits of participating include:

- leadership development
- networking opportunities
- a free T-shirt for the first 100 students to register
- entrance in a drawing to receive leadership books, gift cards, and A FREE iPAD!

DATE: Saturday, January 29, 2011
TIME: Breakfast and registration begin at 8:30am. The conference will begin at 9:20am and will wrap up by 3:30pm
LOCATION: The opening session will take place in Simpson MPR

For more information about the event and how to register visit http://www.luc.edu/leadership/featured-sli.shtml.

Registration for the 2011 spring Org Fair is now open. Please register via Orgsync by going to Forms>Registration for Spring 2011 Org Fair. Please note that due to limited space student organizations are highly encouraged to share tables. Registration will end January 21, 2011.

The spring Org Fair will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 from 6-8 pm in CFSU/Bremner Lounge.Check-in will begin at 5 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

The fall deadline for student reimbursements is Friday, December 10 at 5 PM. If any member of your student organization has made any personal purchase(s) related to SAF funded events, including start-up funding, please submit the Orgsync Reimbursement Request form and upload all itemized receipts and/or documentation for the purchase(s). If you are unable to upload receipts via Orgsync, you may hand deliver receipts to the SAGA office, CFSU LL 39. Failure to submit the reimbursement form with itemized receipts before the deadline will result in forfeiture of funds.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.
 

Student tickets for the Butler game this Wednesday are still available; however, they are going fast. Stop by the Gentile Center box office to purchase your tickets. Student tickets are $5 each for the Butler game and $5 each for the Kansas State game. Student tickets for the Butler game must be purchased before 5 PM on Tuesday.

However, all current Rambler Rowdie members will be admitted for free if wearing the current year Rowdie T-Shirt.

Membership in the Rambler Rowdies costs $5 and you get a t-shirt, plus entry into the Rambler Rowdie Incentive Program. To join the Rowdies, you can go to the Athletic Department office in Alumni Gym, or the CFSU Information Desk. For more information, call 773-508-2560.
 

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Student Activities & Greek Affairs office will be closed Monday November 22 - Friday, November 26. The office will re-open and resume normal hours on Monday, November 29. 

Please note: The Orgsync Credit Card form will disabled during this time. If your organization requires any purchasing for an event, a member will need to make a personal purchase and be reimbursed.

Thank you

Happy Thanksgiving!

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Allocations Hearings scheduled for Monday, November 22 have been canceled. Allocations Hearings will resume Monday, November 29 at 5:30 PM in CFSU Bremner Lounge. Please review the Special Funding Request schedule at http://www.luc.edu/saga/FSR_Matrix.shtml for more information about the remaining fall sessions. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

The November 19 Annual Budget Workshop has been canceled and rescheduled for Friday, December 3 from 4-6 PM in the Information Commons 4th Floor. Please RSVP via Orgsync calendar.

If you have any questions, please contact us at activities@luc.edu.

Hello Students!

We are excited to invite you to the final This I Believe event for the Fall Semester. This event brings together a group of Loyola students, faculty, and staff to share a belief that drives them and helps define them as a person. This exciting program has started many great conversations on campus!

This event will start at 12:30pm on November 17 in the Simpson MPR. There will be a great lunch served at this event!

This month's panel features:
Susan Nguyen, Class of 2011 and Allocations Chair of USGA
Kimberly Moore, Director of Student Activities and Greek Affairs
John Hardt, Ph.D., Assistant to the President for Mission and Identity and Assistant Professor of Bioethics
Rabia Khan, Assistant Director of Residence Life for First Year Halls
Mark Bosco, SJ, Associate Professor of English and Theology

Please RSVP for this event by November 15 to evoke@luc.edu.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The EVOKE Team
 

Student Activities & Greek Affairs will be hosting the Registered Student Organization (RSO) Annual Budget Workshops on November 18 in the Information Commons 4th Floor from 3-6 PM. These workshops will provide student organizations an overview of student organization accounts, define responsibilites and expectations of student officers, processes for programming, and provide procedures for obtaining Student Activity Fund (SAF) allocations.

Two (2) representatives of each student organization must attend a RSO workshop. Representatives may attend sessions separately. Attendance at the workshop places student organizations in good financial standing for Special Funding Request (SFRs) for the following academic year. Organization advisors are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP via OrgSync.

Hunger Week 2010!
Sunday, November 7 - Friday, November 12

Hunger Week kicks off this Sunday! How will your org take part?!

Will you run or walk as a group in the annual 5k on Sunday?
Will you learn about sustainability at one of the dinners or brown bag lunch?
Will you show us your talent at the talent show on Thursday?
Will you get involved in the campus community?
Will you stand in solidarity with those who hunger?"

Check out www.luc.edu/hungerweek for a full listing of events and for registration information!

The Hunger Week Team
hungerweek@luc.edu

The Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs will be hosting the 1st Registered Student Organization (RSO) Annual Budget Workshop from 4-6PM on Wednesday, October 27 in CFSU Bremner Lounge.

These workshops will provide student organizations an overview of student organization accounts, define responsibilites and expectations of student officers, processes for programming, and provide procedures for obtaining Student Activity Fund (SAF) allocations.

Two (2) representatives of each student organization must attend a RSO budget workshop. Representatives may attend sessions separately. Attendance at the workshop places student organizations in good financial standing for Special Funding Request (SFRs), as well as Annual Budget Request (ABRs) for the following academic year. Organization advisors are welcome to attend. Please RSVP via OrgSync calendar. 

For more information, please contact the Student Activities & Greek Affairs office at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

Coal Country Film Screening
October 26, 2010
6:00 pm
Lake Shore Campus
Information Commons, 4th Floor

Learn about the devastating effects of mountaintop removal coal mining in the Appalachian region. 
A discussion led by Mark Kresowik, Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, will follow the film.

This event is sponsored by Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Urban Environmental Research & Policy, University Libraries, and Shareholder Advocacy Committee.

Contact cuerp@luc.edu for more information.

Loyola Community,

Loyola Gives, the annual University holiday giving program, is back for another year. Help us spread holiday cheer throughout Chicago this winter by sponsoring families in need by raising funds and purchasing items requested by the families. The Loyola community has always given generously—over the last six years, 151 Loyola departments, schools, and student groups have supported more than 200 families.

The 2010 program is officially underway, and we hope you will participate. Signing up for Loyola Gives is a simple process:

• Pick a coordinator for your office/department/group. Please note that groups are welcome to partner with one another.
• Determine how many people in your office/department/group will take part.
• Decide on the size of the family that you can support, assuming that your group will spend around $100 per family member.
• Send an e-mail to Cathy O’Sullivan (cosulli@luc.edu) by Tuesday, November 2, with your coordinator’s name and e-mail address, the group or groups you represent, and the family size that you have chosen to support.
• Have your coordinator attend an information session on Thursday, November 11:
  • Lake Shore Campus—Information Commons, Room 332, Noon to 1 p.m.
  • Water Tower Campus—Corboy Law Center, Room 727, Noon to 1 p.m.
• Shop! Shop! Shop!
• Bring your gifts to the specified drop-off locations in early December:
  • Lake Shore Campus—December 8 at Bremner Lounge, CFSU
  • Water Tower Campus—December 9 at the Terry Student Center Lobby

For more information, please visit LUC.edu/loyolagives or contact one of the following planning-team members:

Loyola Gives is held in conjunction with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Sponsor-A-Family program. Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Department of Sacramental Life

WHAT: GAME OF KNOCKOUT BETWEEN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

WHO: ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH ORG MAY COMPETE

WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT 10 PM, DURING MIDNIGHT MADNESS

WHERE: GENTILE CENTER

THE WINNING ORGANIZATION WINS

GRAND PRIZE $500

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED BY 5 PM, OCTOBER 14TH.

TO REGISTER, CONTACT PATRICK SCHULTZ AT 773-508-2566

OR PSCHUL@LUC.EDU

The Loyola University Libraries invites you to join us on Thursday, October 21st for the annual celebration honoring faculty scholarship and publications. The reception will include a round table discussion, displays of faculty work from 2009, and more. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend! Please RSVP to Carol Franklin at 773-508-2641 or cfrankl@luc.edu

Faculty Scholarship Celebration
Thursday, October 21st
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Information Commons, 4th floor
Lake Shore Campus

In an effort to make sure that you are receiving the best reservation experience that Loyola can provide, CFSU staff will now be handling all of your table and banner reservations for the Centennial Forum Student Union. We hope that this will provide you with quick response times and ultimately a better experience reserving these spaces.

Please email Bryan Goodwin at bgoodwin@luc.edu for all of your banner and table requests. These requests will then be put through the system to check availability. We hope to have a response time of no later than 3 days with regards to these requests. Please note that volumes may be high at times and this 3 day turn around may be tight at times. In the event that you have not heard anything in 3 days, please feel free to check in via email.

You also can continue to make reservations on-line using the Campus Reservations Web-Viewer. CFSU Staff will also be checking these requests and hope to be timely in getting back to student organizations.

In the event that you have any questions about these new policies, please let us know.

Thanks!
 

Bryan Goodwin
Director, Student Union and University Welcome Center
773.508.8880
 

The Department of Student Leadership Development (SLD) understands leadership as an ethical, collaborative process in which people work together for positive change. In addition to supporting a student planning committee to host the 2011 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference, SLD offers students:

· a one-day leadership conference on January 29, 2011
· interactive leadership development workshops that are offered throughout the year
· engaging workshops designed for student groups
· a Certificate in Leadership Development that students can earn through attending workshops and completing written reflections

BENEFITS of involvement include networking, having fun, and further developing leadership knowledge / skills that are relevant in campus, community and career experiences.

For more information, please visit www.luc.edu/leadership.

Make-up Budget Workshops are scheduled for September 8 and 9. If your registerd student organization did not have two members attend a budget workshop during the 2009-10 academic year, attend one of these make-up workshops to be eligibe for SAF funding during the 2010-11 academic year. The workshops are locate in the Information Commons 4th floor from 4 - 6 PM. Please RSVP via OrgSync calendar.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jyrell Keys at jkeys@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

Registration for the Fall 2010 Organization Fair (Wednesday, September 1st from 1-4pm in Gentile) has been extended through Sunday until midnight. Please continue to register your organization or department through the form "Registration for Fall 2010 Organization Fair".

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

The organization mailboxes that were formerly in the student organization office area have been removed. Student Orgs can now pick up their mail from Student Activities & Greek Affairs in CFSU LL39!

On a more exciting note, Welcome Week is coming up and the schedule is posted at www.luc.edu/welcomeweek ! Make sure to check it out soon- Welcome Week starts August 25th!

The Fall Student Organization Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in the Gentile Center. The Fall Organization Fair is open to fully registered student organizations, as well as offices and departments. Space is limited, and reservations will be granted on a first come, first served basis. Please register via OrgSync: go to Tools>Forms>Registration for Fall 2010 Org Fair.

Please note: Completion of the registration does not guarantee space at the fair. Tables will be confirmed via email on/by August 30, 2010. Registration will closed at 11:59pm on August 25.

If you have any questions, please contact the SAGA office at 773-508-8850 or activities@luc.edu.
 

Good afternoon,

All student reimbursement request forms must be submitted by Friday, April 30, 2010 to the Student Activities & Greek Affairs Office by 5PM. Failure to submit reimbursement forms by this deadline is a forfieture of funds. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850. 

((dop)) presents Joel McHale as part of RamblerFest! Details are as follows:

Department of Programming
Date: 4/24/10
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Gentile
Description:

((dop)) Mainstage brings you a night of comedy with Joel McHale. The hit star from NBC's Community and E! The Soup. Loyola students can purchase tickets NOW for $5 and a second ticket for $10. Tickets will go on sale April 17th. Doors open at 6:30pm and close at 7:30pm. If you have any questions please email dsamons@luc.edu.
 

The form is now live for Student Organization Storage Space for the 2010-2011 academic year. To apply, follow this link:

https://orgsync.com/forms/show/19690

Loyola Students,

Loyola was recently chosen to host the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC). For five days each year, the conference brings together over 300 students from across the country. The students who attend are provided with unique opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and networking among their peers. In addition, the attendees are also presented with opportunities to explore the locale of the host school and experience the local culture.

We are currently recruiting students to serve on the Leadership Team for the conference. Students serving on the team will have the opportunity to plan nearly all aspects of this national conference including: organizing workshops, planning special events, making hospitality arrangements, organizing volunteers, and much more. The attached document outlines the various leadership positions available. Planning for the conference will take place during the 2010-2011 academic school year. Freshman and sophomores are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: April 20th

For more information about leadership team positions please visit Media > Files > National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference or to apply visit www.luc.edu/njslc.

Questions? Contact: njslc2011@luc.edu

Good afternoon,

During Tuesday night's CAN meeting, Dr. Kelly, Vice President for Student Development, announced that all student organization offices (except for the USGA and DOP offices) in the lower level of CFSU will be taken off-line and renovated. Student organization offices must be vacated by Tuesday May 11, 2010. New storage lockers will be installed for the 2010-11 academic year. A new application process will be put in place before the end of the 2010 spring term to determine locker allocation. Information regarding the locker application process will be available from the Student Activities & Greek Affairs Office beginning April 19th.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding student office spaces, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Development.  

 

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Welcome Week Leader information and application instructions can be found in:

Media > Files > Welcome Week Leader Info

The Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs is seeking enthusiastic and energetic student leaders to help facilitate Welcome Week programming for Fall 2010. The expectation of Welcome Week Leaders is that they will present Loyola University Chicago in a positive light and always represent the university well. Students must adhere to Jesuit ideals in their efforts to acclimate new students to campus.

Due date: Friday, April 16th at Noon

Questions? Email activities@luc.edu or call 773/508-8850.

Hello,
On April 8, 12, and the 15, the on-campus interviews for the new provost will be held in the Hague Conference Room (in CFSU 100/studentdevelopment) from 4:15 to 5pm. The provost is the Chief Academic Officer of the university, and oversees all academic affairs. The candidates are:
Joe Weixlmann, April 8, campus visit.

Gail Baker, April 12, campus visit.

John Pelissero, April 15, campus visit.

*Here is the link to the provost search site: www.luc.edu/provostsearch
Please email me if you are planning on attending, it is very important that your organization is represented throughout this process.

--
Tim D. McMahon
tmcmahon04@gmail.com
 

Student Leaders,

The last Campus Activities Network gathering of the semester will be held Wednesday, April 7th in Mundelein Auditorium at 7:30 PM. Dr. Robert Kelly, Vice President of Student Development, will be attending to address & discuss student organization concerns, campus development and related space issues that may affect your organization as soon as next year.

We will also elect the next Chief of Student Organizations (CSO). I strongly encourage everyone to consider this very important and exciting opportunity. Any member of any registered student organization can run for the position. It is a wonderful opportunity to make our student life even better.

*If you or a member of your organization is interested in becoming the next CSO please email Tamem Adi, Tadi@luc.edu.

The event will be buffet style, featuring banquet type food. We recommend each organization send at least two delegates.
 

The deadline for ABR appeals has been extended to this Friday, April 9th at 5 p.m. for those organizations that did not receive their ABR results until after April 1st. Please turn in your appeals to the SAGA office (CFSU LL 39). Results of the appeals will be available late next week. If you have any questions, please contact the SAGA office at activities@luc.edu.

Hello Student Organizations!

A few announcements for you regarding several different topics!

1) ABR results will be available on April 1st by e-mail.

2) Budget Appeals are due to the Student Activities Office by 1pm on April 6th.

3) Budget appeal results will be available on April 7th!

4) A reminder that Organization Re-registration forms are due by Friday, April 30.  The re-registration form can be submitted electronically via OrgSync.

5) More forms will be available soon on OrgSync in our effort to make everything electronic! Stay tuned for those updates!

6) Lastly, we have posted a mailbox directory for student organizations - if you have a mailbox for your organization, please make an effort to check it regularly!

Happy Monday!

Derek Bundy

Hello Student Orgs!

A few important updates regarding Annual Budget Requests:

•  The results of your Budget Hearings from this week will be sent to you by April 1. 
• If you are going to put in a budget appeal based on the result you get, they are due in the SAGA office (CFSU LL 39) by 1pm on April 6.
• The result of any appeals will be sent out to the organizations on April 7

Thanks for your patience in this busy time of the year for our office!

Derek

Campus Activities Network
Chief of Student Organizations Elections / Vice President of Student Development Updates

The last Campus Activities Network gathering of the semester will be held Wednesday, April 7th in Mundelein Auditorium at 7:30 PM. Dr. Robert Kelly, Vice President of Student Development, will be attending to address & discuss student organization concerns, campus development and related space issues that may affect your organization as soon as next year.

We will also elect the next Chief of Student Organizations (CSO). I strongly encourage everyone to consider this very important and exciting opportunity. Any member of any registered student organization can run for the position. It is a wonderful opportunity to make our student life even better.
*If you or a member of your organization is interested in becoming the next CSO please email Tamem Adi, Tadi@luc.edu.

The event will be buffet style, featuring banquet type food. We recommend each organization send at least two delegates.

**The Campus Activities Network operates as a forum for student organizations to discuss their concerns and initiatives together. The Campus Activities Network (CAN) is headed by the Chief of Student Organization (CSO) and appointed officers. They act as liaisons between the student organizations community and USGA. The CSO is on USGA Executive Committee and attends Senate meeting to represent the interest of student organizations.

The tentative agenda is as follows:

I. Welcome
II. SAGA Updates
III. USGA Updates
IV. Dr. Robert Kelly- Vice President of Student Development
A.) Updates on Development of the West Quad
B.) Student Organization related space issues.
C.) Questions / Concerns
V. Candidates Speech for New Chief of Student Organizations
VI. Meet & Greet / Dinner
VII. Elections
VIII. Forum / Goals
IX. Closing remarks

Elections for Unified Student Government Association (USGA) are fast approaching! If you are interested in a Senator position (7 positions for each class), President of USGA, Vice President of USGA or Chief Justice, you must attend one of three Candidates Meetings and turn in your Election Packet, which is available online at www.leaveyourmark2010.com, or via OrgSynC (media > files>USGA folder), or at the CFSU Info Desk.

USGA provides a great opportunity to get involved at Loyola, meet new people and create some change on campus. Email usga@luc.edu if you have any questions, check out the website: www.leaveyourmark2010.com or the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=406311670585.

Candidates' Meetings:
Monday, March 22nd 9pm USGA office (CFSU LL 42T)

Tuesday, March 23rd 7pm USGA office (CFSU LL 42T)

Wednesday, March 24th 9pm USGA office (CFSU LL 42T)

Tell your friends, roommates, and classmates about the possibility of becoming a member of USGA!
 

Welcome Week Leader information and application instructions can be found in:

Media > Files > Welcome Week Leader Info

The Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs is seeking enthusiastic and energetic student leaders to help facilitate Welcome Week programming for Fall 2010. The expectation of Welcome Week Leaders is that they will present Loyola University Chicago in a positive light and always represent the university well. Students must adhere to Jesuit ideals in their efforts to acclimate new students to campus.

Due date: Friday, April 9th at 5pm

Questions?  Email activities@luc.edu or call 773/508-8850.

RSO re-registration for academic year 2010-11 is due Friday, April 30, 2010. If you are the organizational portal administrator, please submit your re-registration via OrgSync. Please go to: Settings > Renew Organizational Profile. Please be sure to update your organizational profile with re-registration. If your organization fails to re-register/update organizational profile, all privileges of your organization will be suspended (SAF funding, room reservation, etc.).

If you are interested in creating a new student organization, please personally register on OrgSync. Then select Join an Org > LUC Organizations > Register New Organization. Please visit www.luc.edu/activities for more information regarding guidelines for starting a new organization.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu
 

ABRs for the 2010-11 academic year are due by 5 PM on March 19, 2010 to the Student Activities & Greek Affairs office. Late submissions will not be accepted. ABR Hearings will be held Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2010. RSOs will receive results by Wednesday, March 31, 2010. If your organization would like to appeal the results of your budget request, appeal forms must be submitted by 5 PM Friday April 2, 2010. Results of appeals will be known by Wednesday, April 7, 2010.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities & Greek Affairs at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

Find out who could be the next Panhellenic Sorority on campus in the Fall 2010 semester at LUC!  Everyone is invited to attend presentations held by Phi Mu, Alpha Delta Pi, and Chi Omega.  Presentation dates and times are as follows

Wednesday, March 31: Phi Mu, IC 4th Floor 11:00AM

Tuesday, April 6: Alpha Delta Pi, IC 4th Floor 11:00AM

Thursday, April 8: Chi Omega, IC 4th Floor 10:00AM

Hope to see you all there!

Tricia Berryhill
Greek Affairs Graduate Assistant

Hello All!
 

The final SFR hearings are approaching! If your student organization or club is interested in sponsoring an event for the remaining spring 2010 semester, please submit SFR forms to the Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs. Forms must be submitted by noon on Fridays prior to the hearing date. Please visit www.luc.edu/activites for more details.

Please note:  Contracted events must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the event date and non-contracted events must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

The Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs will be hosting the final Registered Student Organization (RSO) Annual Budget Workshops of the spring 2010 semester on Friday, March 5 from 2:30 until 4:30 PM in the IC 4th floor. These workshops will provide student organizations an overview of student organization accounts, define responsibilites and expectations of student officers and advisors, processes for programming, and provide procedures for obtaining Student Activity Fund (SAF) allocations.

Two (2) representatives of each student organization must attend a RSO budget workshop. Representatives may attend sessions separately. Attendance at the workshop places student organizations in good financial standing for Special Funding Request (SFRs), as well as Annual Budget Request (ABRs) for the 2010-11 academic year. Organization advisors are welcome to attend.  

Please RSVP via OrgSync calendar. Please only 2 members per group.  Be considerate - individuals who RSVP and do not attend will be limiting opportunities for others and may limit their group or groups' ability to receive funding.

For more information, please contact the Student Activities & Greek Affairs office at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

Congratulations Class of 2010! 

The SENIOR SURVEY is here!  The SENIOR SURVEY asks you about the different activities and experiences in which you were involved as an undergraduate here at Loyola.  The results of this survey will help shape future undergraduate programs on campus.

As a token of appreciation, all seniors who complete the questionnaire will be able to enter a drawing for a chance to win one of ten $100 prizes.  The earlier you complete the survey, the greater your chance of winning!

Check your Loyola email for a message containing the link to the online questionnaire.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kristin Espinosa or Megan Barry at seniorsurvey@luc.edu.

Dear Student Organizations and Student Leaders,  

Happy New Year and Welcome to the Spring 2010 semester. First and second year academic advising will be facilitating several workshops this semester and are very interested in collaborating with student organizations.   

In addition to the workshops, first and second year advising would like to extend the offer to have advisors come directly to your student organizations to present workshops on the topics listed. If your student organization would like to schedule a workshop that is not listed, please contact Mary Sikora at msikora@luc.edu or Nicole Ruscheinski-Herion at nrusche@luc.edu. Academic Advising would be happy to work directly with your organization to facilitate at a time that best suits your needs.  Academic Adivising is excited to work with you this semester and wish you all the best on your academic endeavors.

(Please visit OrgSync for more details on the workshops. Go to: Media > Files >  Academic Advising Workshops.)

Dear students,

You are all aware of what has happened in Haiti and I am sure many of you have already responded by individually giving your support to the relief effort. However, many individuals, as well as student organizations, have expressed the desire to do more by fundraising or initiating programs around the fundraising efforts. If you have any ideas for programs or fundraisers to support the Haiti relief, please contact the Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs at activities@luc.edu.

Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs
Loyola University Chicago
CFSU LL 39

Re-imagine your campus and have a chance at a $1000 scholarship!

Be a part of Loyola history at a huge event taking place before the Ramblers-Valparaiso game on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 1 p.m. in CFSU. Bring your student ID and come by for pizza, a free T-shirt, and lots more.

Each student will register as part of their favorite campus student organization (so don’t forget your ID). The one organization with the most students participating will select one student to receive a $1000 scholarship in the name of that organization. Be prepared to pick only one organization as your favorite.

The fun begins at 1 p.m. in CFSU. Students will then march over to Alumni Gym at 1:45 to join the pre-game pep rally where BIG NEWS will be unveiled.

In efforts to become more sustainable and "go green," the Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs has made standard forms available online via OrgSync. These standard forms include: office supply order forms, credit card purchase forms, check requisitions, and reimbursement forms. These forms can be found under:
Tools > Forms. Please complete the appropriate form(s).

If you are interested in registering a new organization, the registration form can be found under:
Join an Org > Select Loyola University Chicago Community > Register New Organiozation.

These standard forms, as well as additional forms, will remain available for downloading on the Student Activities & Greek Affairs website at www.luc.edu/activites.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs at 773.508.8850 or activities@luc.edu.

American Idol Viewing Party!

Date: January 19, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Zip's Lounge, Lower Level of CFSU, Lake Shore Campus
Who: Open to all students, faculty, and staff!

Loyola is proud to host an American Idol viewing party! Join fellow Loyolans to watch the American Idol episode that will feature Chicago auditions, and enjoy free give-aways from the FOX network, including an autographed poster signed by past American Idol contestants, iTunes gift cards, t-shirts, sweatshirts, radios, and more! Refreshments will be provided, so please come and join us!

Likely crashing the party is a camera crew from the local Chicago FOX affiliate (WFLD-TV), who will interview students for a feature that could air on their 9 p.m. newscast! So, be sure to stop by Zip's Lounge on Tuesday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m., to catch the 7 p.m. American Idol Chicago auditions episode!

Registration for the Spring Student Organization Fair is now live!

Go to Tools > Forms > Register for the Spring Student Organization Fair.

Space is limited, and tables are granted on a first come, first served basis.  Registration for the fair does not guarantee placement - please see the Spring Org Fair Policies under Media > Files > Spring Org Fair Policies.

No registrations will be taken via email or phone - all groups must register through OrgSync.

Registration closes at 11:59pm on Thursday, January 21st.

The Spring Student Organization Fair will be Wednesday, January 27th from 4pm-6pm in the Gentile Center.  Table check-in begins at 3pm.  Any questions should be directed to the Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs at 773/508-8850 or activities@luc.edu.

The Office of Student Activities & Greek Affairs will be hosting three (3) Registered Student Organization (RSO) Annual Budget Workshops for the remainder of the fall 2009 semester. These workshops will provide student organizations an overview of student organization accounts, define responsibilites and expectations of student officers and advisors, processes for programming, and provide procedures for obtaining Student Activity Fund (SAF) allocations.

Two (2) representatives of each student organization must attend a RSO budget workshop. Representatives may attend sessions separately. Attendance at the workshop places student organizations in good financial standing for Special Funding Request (SFRs), as well as Annual Budget Request (ABRs) for the 2010-11 academic year. Organization advisors are welcome to attend.  

Please RSVP via OrgSync calendar. Please only 2 members per group.  Be considerate - individuals who RSVP and do not attend will be limiting opportunities for others and may limit their group or groups' ability to receive funding.

For more information, please contact the Student Activities & Greek Affairs office at activities@luc.edu or 773.508.8850.

SESSIONS BEGIN TODAY!  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH - Please see calendar for remaining dates.

After you create your account, you will need to complete the "Request for Administrator Access" form. You will find this in the forms module under tools. This will give you full access to your organization's portal.