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Welcome Message from President Cole
Take a look at the welcome message President Cole shared with students earlier this week to kick off the fall semester. Students, parents, and caregivers are encouraged to reach out to President Cole any time at presidentcole@loyno.edu.
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September 1
October 1
October 9–10
Fall break holiday
November 9–10
Presidential Inauguration
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Career Development Center Updates
Calling all ambitious minds! Our Prepare The Pack Internship Intensive is tailor-made for students who crave real-world experience and seek to make their mark in the professional world. This four-part series will equip students with valuable skills necessary to secure a meaningful internship and begin paving their way to a fulfilling career. Encourage your student to apply now! Kickoff for the fall semester is Tuesday, September 19. Questions about the program can be directed to Rochelle Cooper, Assistant Director at rrcooper@loyno.edu. We are thrilled to invite your student to this semester's Fall Internship & Part-Time Job Fair. This event aims to be a transformative experience, connecting students with recruiters from leading companies, empowering them to explore diverse career paths, and fostering the development of crucial networking skills. Encourage your student to save the date: Tuesday, September 12 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Questions about the fall career fair can be directed to career@loyno.edu.
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Proxy Access vs. Records Release vs. Authorized User
From grades and degree progress to billing and financial aid, your student must authorize you to view their information in Loyola’s system in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The following three scenarios describe the types of access you may want to request from your student. If you're not sure what's best, we recommend you work with your student to complete all three steps so you have the full access you need to support them.
I need to view a specific type of academic information about my student or talk to a Loyola staff member about my student’s academic progress. Ask your student to complete a records release to allow Loyola to disclose or discuss specific information pertaining to their educational record. Your student will add you to their account, specify the type of information we can disclose to you, and give you a pin number used to verify your access. Your student may also choose to define a start and end date for your access. If you call a member of Loyola’s team to discuss aspects of your student’s record—like academic information (e.g., registration status and degree progress), accommodations, billing, financial aid, and student conduct—you will need to provide the pin number assigned to you. Your student must complete a records release for each person who needs access. I need to monitor financial aid, billing activity, and current grades in my student’s LORA Self-Service account. Talk to your student about authorizing you as a proxy user so you can receive your own LORA Self-Service user login and view or interact with specific pages in your student’s account. Your student may grant you limited access to parts of their account, or they can allow complete access. You’ll receive an email (at the email address designated by your student) with instructions to log in. With this access, you’ll be able to monitor billing and financial aid activity, and view your student’s grades in the current term. You won’t see degree progress or registration status as a proxy—for this information you should use the records release above. I need to view Loyola’s eCommerce system to view my student’s tuition bill and/or make a payment on their behalf. Although you’ll be able to view your student’s financial summary and account activity as a proxy user, your student will need to take an extra step to make you an authorized user in Loyola’s eCommerce system in order to view more detailed account information, set up payment plans, and make payments on behalf of your student.
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New J-term Study Abroad ProgramsThe Center for International Education is now accepting applications for the following J-term study abroad programs, which take place during the first two weeks of January 2024, before the start of the spring semester:
The programs are open to students in all majors. Applications are due September 15 – November 1, 2023. For more information, visit studyabroad.loyno.edu or contact cie@loyno.edu.
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New School Year, New Alumni Boards!
Our Young Alumni Pack Board helps provide programming geared specifically for new grads and those in those first crucial years after graduation. Young Alumni events focus on career development, community service, and social connection to further enhance the relationship between young alumni and the university.
Leading our Young Alumni Pack Board for the 2023–2024 year are Elyse Harrison ‘17 serving as president, Malika Howard ‘15, JD ‘20 serving as vice president/president elect, and Fallon Chiasson ‘19 serving as past-president. Learn more about the 2023-2024 Young Alumni Pack Board members!
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August Spiritual Message: Feeding the Wolf Every month, we share a spiritual reflection from diverse voices across the university. Today's message comes from Associate Director of Ministry Ken Weber.
The story of “the wolves within” has been a part of the Native American tradition for generations. It features two characters: an elder and a youth. The elder explains to the youth that there are two wolves fighting within the human person: one is bad, the other good. The youth asks the elder, “Which wolf wins?” to which the elder responds, “The one you feed.”
The family seal of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, who in turn founded Loyola, features an image of two wolves peering into a cauldron. The image communicates the abundance of the Loyola family that allows even the “dogs” to eat from the family’s store of food. The Loyola Wolf Pack continues to be nourished from the spiritual treasure of our Jesuit mission and identity, over 100 years after our founding. Below are several opportunities for the “good wolf” inside your student to become strong from this same rich food.
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Connect to a Faith Community
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Attend 9 p.m. Student Mass on Campus
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Make New Friends at First Year Retreat This day-long retreat will be held on Saturday, September 9, offering first-year students a chance to get off campus, meet other new students, hear talks from upperclass students, look more deeply into Loyola's Jesuit values, and have a whole lot of fun! The retreat is open to students from all faith and non-faith backgrounds. Students can learn more and must register by Thursday, September 7.
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Join an Ignatian Life Community
These weekly student-led small groups discuss life/faith and are a way to take time out of the week to reflect, relax, and remind students of who they are and where they’re headed. Based in Ignatian spirituality, ILCs are open to any students looking for a great community to find God in all things. Students can learn more and must register by Sunday, September 10. SLM will host ILC preview events open to all students on Tuesday, August 26 or Wednesday, September 6 from 5–6 p.m. in the Audubon Room (second floor, Danna Center).
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Volunteer with Ignacio Volunteers (Iggy Vols) Program The Ignacio Volunteers program provides service immersion opportunities for undergraduate students. This program aims to turn the university’s mission into tangible action by recruiting students from diverse backgrounds to come together to be people for and with others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and knowledge through meaningful pre-trip education, service, and immersion; and to find God in all that they encounter.
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Mass of the Holy Spirit The Mass of the Holy Spirit welcomes the entire Loyola community of all (and no) faith backgrounds. Students, faculty, staff, and community members come together to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Loyola’s choir, orchestra, dancers, readers, Jesuits, and more contribute their talents to celebrate the love of God for us and to thank the Holy Spirit for the gifts we are given to share throughout the year. The Mass is Thursday, September 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church.
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Meet Makayla Hawkins, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in legal studies. Makayla serves as president of the Student Government Association, and she's engaged in many other student orgs including Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Loyno Pre Law, and the Black Student Union. Learn more about Makayla's journey at Loyola!
“The most rewarding part of my Loyola experience has been getting to be the President of Loyno Pre law my junior year. I was able to network with professionals in a field I'd like to enter and understand more about law school. As a first generation student, I've made it my goal to make accessing information easier for myself and other students. Therefore, I held multiple events and panels to ensure that other prospective law students were able to feel more comfortable on applying and aspiring to attend law school. It also allowed me to build a community of students that have the same ambitions as me! "
Going into her final year, Makayla can’t wait to celebrate this exciting milestone with her friends and make many more memories on campus before she graduates. As she prepares for what’s next, she also has some wise words for her fellow students.
“My advice for students wanting to get more involved on campus is to make sure that you try to challenge yourself with your involvements. College is a time for growth and finding yourself, so make sure that you're exposing yourself to new things. If an on-campus organization or event even sounds remotely interesting go check it out. You never know if you might discover a new passion or create new opportunities for yourself. Also, go to the Org Fairs!”
If your student is looking for more ways to get involved, encourage them to check out Loyola’s online engagement platform called HowlConnect to browse student orgs and see upcoming events. For questions about student engagement, email getinvolved@loyno.edu.
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Take a look at some of our favorite moments from move in and Wolf Pack Welcome. Thank you to the many parents and caregivers who helped students get settled on campus! New students and families can explore the New Student Resource Guide for more helpful tips and information.
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Loyola's Krewe Leaders guided new students through Wolf Pack Welcome orientation.
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HOWL! President Cole welcomed students and families to campus during move in.
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Wolf Pack supporters helped students complete the move-in process.
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Students performed during the New Student Convocation ceremony.
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The Class of 2027 gathered on the front lawn for their class photo.
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