October 6, 2023

Greetings, Everyone:

So, six + weeks into the fall semester, having already opened the season with a pop-up student art exhibition, a new student play festival and a successful Family Weekend orchestra and ensemble concert, it is clear that we’re up and running swiftly and with full force.  At this point, we can begin to develop and enjoy a comfortable creative rhythm, balanced between classes, studio or practice time, rehearsal and study time with, oh yes, a dose of socializing and pure enjoyment…

We have been introduced to our various artistic, social and collegial communities, so now is the time to more fully explore new relationships and acquaintances with our peers and collaborators.  The opportunity to meet and bond over shared goals and challenges is most always rewarding, and when it happens naturally through the course of a semester or a shared artistic collaboration, it often forms the basis for lifelong personal and professional relationships.  I encourage you to take advantage of this productive period before the chaos of the holidays is upon us, to enjoy our DFPA community—and to consider inviting others to be a part of it as well!

Faculty Action Items

Busy Adjuncts Retreat

All adjunct/part-time faculty are invited to participate in a free and virtual spiritual retreat! It will provide a virtual, self-paced environment for quiet reflection. Spots are filling quickly, for more information and to register, please click HERE.

Office or Course Supply Request Form

As a faculty, staff, or student working for the department, use the Office or Course Supply Requisition form for to request office supplies from Warehouse Direct or as a faculty member who is not a departmental Procard holder to request faculty or student supplies for a course. If you have questions about the form, you can reach out to DFPA@luc.edu. The main office handles the placing of orders and the follow up with requestors.

DFPA Class Visit Form

Please complete this form if you'd like your class added to the roster of courses prospective students can observe during a DFPA tour for 5-7 minutes. Prospective students will be escorted by their tour guide.

DFPA Marketing Item Form
The DFPA is accepting promo item/story leads on an ongoing basis. Please complete the new streamlined form to submit an item. Submissions can be of recent, upcoming, ongoing, or future events, research, engaged learning, publications, outstanding student work, student achievements, alumni events, collaborations and partnerships, social justice activities, professional/academic recognition, etc.

12th Floor Printer/Copier
All papers left on the copier in the 12th floor breakroom are placed in the black "In Tray" on the shelf above the copier. If you are looking for documents you left on the copier, please look in the "In Tray". The tray will be emptied every two weeks. Also, please remember to lower the lid on the copier if you use it to prevent dust buildup and/or accidental scratches on the glass.

Faculty  Profile Updates 
If you do not currently have a faculty profile on the DFPA website or would like to update your profile, please  complete and submit the  Biography and Headshot Form  . Faculty pages are among the most frequently visited pages on our website.  Students  often  look up faculty when they’re shopping for classes so it is important to keep your profile current.  

Updated Contact Information
It is important for a variety of reasons that we have your updated home phone and address, please  complete this form  to update our records. Thank you! 

DFPA Goings-On

Access & Resources

Fall Semester Building Access

For more information on building access policy, please visit the Our Spaces page on the DFPA website.

Mundelein Center Regular Building Hours

• 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.:  Monday–Friday
  • 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Campus Safety unlocks/locks the doors)
  • 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (Loyola ID swipe access)
• 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.:  Saturday & Sunday (Loyola ID swipe access)

Ralph Arnold Annex Regular Building Hours

• 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.: Monday–Sunday (Loyola ID swipe access)

Room Usage Guidelines

The operations team spent much of the summer working in most our shared academic spaces (and a few of our supervised studios) to provide additional cleaning and equipment maintenance.  With the large number of shared academic spaces in the DFPA it is especially important that we all contribute to their upkeep.  To that end, please comply with the following Room Usage Guidelines.  These guidelines and standard layouts are posted on the wall in most of our shared academic spaces.

• Use only dry erase markers on the whiteboards.
• Clean up the room, including the whiteboards.
• Place all trash in receptacles, food and drink containers should be put in the main hallway receptacles.
• Do not add/remove furniture or equipment to/from the room without permission.  A room inventory is posted in most shared academic spaces.
• Rearranging furniture and equipment within the room is permissible, but the room should be returned to its standard layout at the end of use.  A standard layout is posted in most of our shared academic spaces.
• Room schedules are posted outside most of our shared academic spaces. Please vacate the space in a timely fashion in order for subsequent events to begin on time.
• If additional furniture and/or equipment is needed in order to facilitate the effective use f this space, or if there are any other concerns, please send an email to DFPAOperations@luc.edu.
• If a piano is present, do not set anything on the piano; keep liquids away from the piano; and do not unplug the piano from the wall socket.
• Food is not permitted in Music Studios or Practice Rooms.

Work Orders

It takes a village to keep our facilities in good working order. If you notice something in need of attention by the Facilities Department, please file a Work Order. Anyone with a UVID and password can submit a Work Order. You can file a Work Order via this link, or by visiting the Facilities Department website and clicking on “Request a Word Order” on the left-hand side of the screen. There is also a handy how-to video on this page. If you are in a hurry, you can also visit the Mundelein Center Info Desk and ask the attendant to submit a Work Order.

Most Fondly,

Mark E. Lococo, PhD
Professor, Chair
Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Loyola University Chicago
mlococo@luc.edu

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DFPA Events  //  DFPA Academics

For academic inquiries, contact the DFPA office: 773.508.7510 or DFPA@LUC.edu

Box Office: 773.508.8400 or BoxOffice@LUC.edu

Loyola University Chicago / Department of Fine and Performing Arts

Mundelein Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, Suite 1200

1020 West Sheridan Road, Chicago IL 60660

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