December 10, 2021
Greetings, friends:
I’ve been wracking my brain to try to compose a holiday greeting for you all that wasn’t cliché-ridden or that seemed insincere. I want to say to you that I value each and every one of you as a member of our community, that I cherish all the art that we have determinedly produced in the past year, even under the most difficult of conditions. I want to tell you how much I admire your commitment to social justice, to activism, and the Jesuit Mission. I want to tell you how much I appreciate your positivity, your enthusiasm and your willingness to go beyond the minimum to excel and thrive in the artistic and academic worlds. I want to tell you that I look forward to starting a new semester, a new calendar year, a new season with you—moving forward with what we’ve already started, and prepared to begin much that’s new. I want to tell you that I’m proud to serve as chair of the DFPA. And I wish you all a little eace during this holiday season.
Not that I don’t appreciate a good cliché. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Jingle Bells, It’s a Wonderful Life, and HO, HO, HO!
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Chamber Ensembles & Symphony Orchestra Concert
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DEC 10 // FRI @ 7:30PM CST
Four Chamber Ensembles and the Symphony Orchestra are looking forward to be performing in-person once again. The concert will include works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Edvard Grieg, Antonio Vivaldi, and Frederick Delius.
In-person tickets are available for all guests. Student tickets are priced at $5 and faculty/staff at $10. If you are a Loyola student, faculty, or staff, please log in using your UVID to access these options. General Public tickets are $15. You must present an active Loyola ID, your Loyola Health App, or proof of vaccination, and wear a mask at all times upon entry for in-person performances.
If you would like to purchase livestream tickets please click here.
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Percussion Ensemble & Wind Ensembles Concert
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DEC 11 // SAT @ 7:30PM CST
This performance will feature the Percussion Ensemble and two Wind Ensembles: Gold Band and Maroon Band. The concert will include works by Alex Stopa, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Gustav Holst.
In-person tickets are available for all guests. Student tickets are priced at $5 and faculty/staff at $10. If you are a Loyola student, faculty, or staff, please log in using your UVID to access these options. General Public tickets are $15. You must present an active Loyola ID, your Loyola Health App, or proof of vaccination, and wear a mask at all times upon entry for in-person performances.
If you would like to purchase livestream tickets please click here.
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DEC 18 // SAT @ 7:30PM CST
Celebrate the season with Loyola University Chicago by viewing the video release our annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Youtube. This program unites our community to embrace gratitude and prepare to enter the new year with hope in our hearts. The Service will include a series of scripture readings and liturgical music sung by Loyola’s choral ensembles: Chamber Choir, Schola Cantorum, University Chorale, Women’s Chamber Choir, and Women's Chorus.
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DEC 15 // WED @ 4:00-6:00PM CST
We hope you are able to join us to celebrate the holidays! RSVP to Kathleen Andrade at kandrad@luc.edu.
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Building Access During Academic Breaks and University Holidays
During Academic Breaks building hours are reduced. Unless there are specific University-supported events scheduled, all academic buildings during any break generally close around 6:00pm. Buildings may be locked on Academic Break days but eligible faculty, staff, and students can swipe in using their UVID.
All academic buildings are closed for official University Holidays, staff does not report for work and there is a limited number of essential Campus Safety personnel on campus. Students will not be able to access studio and classroom spaces during University Holidays. Click here for the full building access policy.
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- Monday, 12/20 & Tuesday, 12/21: Academic Break Hours
- Wednesday, 12/22 - Sunday, 1/2: University Holiday
- Monday, 1/3 – Sunday, 1/16: Academic Break Hours
- Monday, 1/17: University Holiday
- Tuesday, 1/18: Regular Hours Resume - Spring 2022 Semester Begins
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Grade Postings and DFPA Finals Schedule
All grades must be posted to LOCUS 72 hours after the scheduled final.
If you have not already, please submit the following DFPA Final Exam Schedule form indicating the time and place you’ll be holding your final exam. Below, you’ll find the University exam schedule for reference; our schedule should match the university schedule as closely as possible. Please submit this form as soon as possible.
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Make the Holidays Green
Please help the University care for our common home during this break by following a few quick steps in your residence halls and at your work spaces before you leave for the holiday:
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- Power down your computer and all nonessential equipment such as monitors, printers, and hard drives.
- Unplug equipment (including microwaves) and empty fridges and coffee pots in your spaces and nearby.
- Turn down your thermostat to 60°F or the lowest setting available (if possible)
- Close laboratory fume hood sashes and power down nonessential lab equipment
- Double check that all windows are closed and locked and drapes or blinds are drawn shut
- Use Loyola's facilities service request link to report malfunctioning windows or other building issues that could negatively impact energy conservation.
- Turn off printers and all lights, including your Christmas lights.
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Spring 2022 Book Orders
Only 60% of faculty have submitted orders for Spring 2022 courses. Please submit your orders for next semester as soon as possible. The bookstore has noted that fulfilling orders will take longer than usual due to supply chain issues.
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Loyola Gives
On behalf of Loyola University Chicago in partnership with Catholic Charities of Chicago’s Celebration of Giving, we want to thank all who donated to Loyola Gives! Because of your generosity, our assigned family of three young boys will receive the bedding they each requested, and they will be excited to receive a few extra gifts that were not on their lists. Again, thank you for embodying Loyola’s Jesuit mission and the spirit of giving!
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Mark E. Lococo, PhD
Professor, Chair
Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Loyola University Chicago
mlococo@luc.edu
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