Loras College Involvement Opportunities

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Directory of Involvement Opportunities - 2011-2012

Table of ContentsWelcome............................................................................... 2

About.Student.Organizations............................................. 3

Don’t.Miss.Campus.Fest!.................................................... 3

Academic.Organizations..................................................... 4 AccountingClub........................................................... 4 AdvertisingandMarketingAssociation........................ 4 American Chemical Society Student Affiliates............. 4 AssociationforComputingMachinery......................... 4 AthleticTrainingClub................................................... 4 DeltaEpsilonSigma.................................................... 4 EconomicsClub........................................................... 5 EngineeringandPhysicsClub.................................... 5 FinancialManagementAssociation............................. 5 FutureEducatorsofLorasCollege.............................. 5 HealthScienceClub.................................................... 5 LorasAlternativeDisputeResolutionSociety.............. 5 LorasCollegeMediationTeam.................................... 5 LorasCollegeMockTrial............................................. 6 LorasCollegeMootCourtTeam.................................. 6 LorasPhilosophyClub................................................. 6 LorasStudentsforInclusiveEducation....................... 6 MathematicsClub........................................................ 6 Paideia......................................................................... 6 PhiBetaLambda......................................................... 7 PhysicalEducation&SportsStudiesMajorsClub...... 7 SocialWorkClub........................................................ 7 St.ThomasMorePre-LawSociety.............................. 7 WritersInk.................................................................... 7

Athletic.and.Recreational.Groups...................................... 8 DuhawkCheerleaders................................................. 8 DuhawkDancers........................................................ 8 Intramurals.................................................................. 8 JudoClub..................................................................... 8 LorasCyclingClub....................................................... 8 LorasHockeyClub..................................................... 8 LorasUltimateClub(LUC)Duhawks........................... 9 StudentAthleteAdvisoryCommittee........................... 9 VarsityAthletics............................................................ 9

Honorary.Organizations...................................................... 9 GuildofSt.Genesius................................................... 9 PsiChi......................................................................... 9

Leadership.Development.................................................. 10 LEAD4LORAS......................................................... 10 OtherOpportunities................................................... 10

Media.and.Publications..................................................... 10 KLCR........................................................................ 10 LCTV(LorasCollegeTelevision)............................... 10 TheLimestoneReview.............................................. 11 TheLorian................................................................. 11 Purgold..................................................................... 11

Performing.Arts.Groups................................................... 11 LorasBands............................................................... 11 LorasChoirs.............................................................. 12 LorasPlayers............................................................. 12

Special.Interest.Groups.................................................... 12 AlphaPhiOmega....................................................... 12 AlphaSigmaAlpha.................................................... 12 DanceMarathon........................................................ 12 DuhawksforLife........................................................ 13 FutureYoungProfessionalsofLorasCollege............ 13 HabitatforHumanity.................................................. 13 LiterarySociety.......................................................... 13 LorasCollegeDaughtersofIsabella.......................... 13 LorasCollegeInvisibleChildren................................ 14 LorasCollegeKnightsofColumbus.......................... 14 LorasDemocrats....................................................... 14 LorasRepublicans.................................................... 14 LorasEnvironmentalActionForum........................... 14 LorasInterculturalStudentAssociation.................... 15 OVE+R...................................................................... 15 ReligiousStudiesClub............................................... 15 TheAlliance............................................................... 15 UNICEFatLorasCollege.......................................... 15

Campus.Spiritual.Life........................................................ 16 Office of Campus Spiritual Life.................................. 16 CampusMinistry........................................................ 16 Office of Worship....................................................... 16 FatherRayHermanPeaceandJusticeCenter......... 18 FOCUS...................................................................... 18

Student.Government......................................................... 19 LorasStudentUnion.................................................. 19 CampusPride............................................................ 19 CollegeActivitiesBoard............................................. 19 ResidenceHallAssociation....................................... 19 StudentSenate.......................................................... 19 Senior Class Officers ................................................ 19 Junior Class Officers.................................................. 20 Sophomore Class Officers ........................................ 20 First Year Class Officers............................................ 20

Important.Phone.Numbers............................................... 21

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Dear Student:

Welcome to the opportunities for involvement here at Loras College! We believe in the concept of seamless learning. In other words, learning takes place whether you are surrounded by four walls in a classroom, attending a residence hall program or honoring others with service in a soup kitchen. This learning is what Loras College is all about.

As you begin your academic year, I invite you to immerse yourself in the opportunities offered by Loras College. Student clubs and organizations, service learning, studying away, and intercollegiate sports and intramurals are fantastic ways to gain experience and learn more about who you are. Exposure to different opinions, learning to work with others, organizing your time, and representing Loras to the outside community are experiences we hope you encounter during your years with us. The skills and abilities gained through involvement are lifelong. These experiences enhance the intellectual knowledge you obtain during your academic career, and make you a well rounded student and citizen.

Get started by introducing yourself to other students and discovering what opportunities await you or by calling the Student Life Office at 588-7206. Welcome to Loras College, we look forward to your contribution to our community!

Sincerely,

Art SunleafDean of Students

Welcome



Welcome to Loras!

LorasCollegeoffersmanyclubsandorganizationsforyouto get involved in! You can find involvement opportunities basedonacademicmajors,professionalinterests,hobbies,sports,spirituality,politicsandhonorsocieties.Togetinvolvedinanyoftheorganizationslisted,weencourageyoutoattendCampusFest,ourannualstudentclubandorganizationfestival,inthebeginningofthefallsemester.Throughouttheyear,ifyouwouldliketogetinvolvedinotherorganizationsweencourageyoutocontactthepresidentoradvisorofanorganizationthatinterestsyou,orattendoneoftheorganization’smeetingsorprograms.Additionally,ifwedonotcurrentlyofferanorganizationforanareayouareinterestedin,wecanassistyouinstartingupaneworganizationwithotherinterestedstudents.Please feel free to stop by or contact the Student Life Office formoreinformationonstudentactivitiesandco-curricularinvolvementopportunities.

Formoreinformation,pleasecontact:

Student Life Office540AlumniCampusCenterPhone:(563)588-7206

Wednesday,September7,201111:00a.m.-12:45p.m.MarieGraberBallroomAlumniCampusCenter

About Student Organizations

Don’t Miss Campus Fest!



Accounting.ClubAccountingClubprovidesitsmemberspersonalandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesthrougheducation,association with business professionals, and certification in management accounting and financial management skills.AccountingClubpracticesasarespectedinstitution influencing the concepts and ethical practices of management accounting and financial management. AccountingClubalsotakeslocalbusinesstours,invitesindividuals working in the accounting field to speak at meetings,performscommunityservice,raisesfundsforclubactivitiesandsponsorssocialgatherings.AccountingClubalsoprovidesrésuméandinterviewingtipsaswellasnetworkingopportunities.

Advertising.and.Marketing.AssociationTheAdvertisingandMarketingAssociation(AMA)providesanopportunityforindividualstolearnmoreaboutbusiness,especiallyintheareasofadvertisingandmarketing.Theclubtakeslocaltours,invitesindividualsworkinginadvertising and marketing to speak at meetings, takes field tripstoadvertisingandmarketingorganizationsoutsideoftheDubuquearea,performscommunityservice,raisesfundsforclubactivitiesandsponsorssocialgatherings.TheiractivitiesallowAMAmemberstolearncompanyandindustryinformation,jobdescriptions,strategiesforfinding jobs and internships, résumé and interviewing tipsandmuchmore.Besidessimplyinformingmembersaboutthebusinessworld,theinteractiontheorganizationhaswithbusinessprofessionalsalsoprovidesnetworkingopportunitiesforstudents.

American Chemical Society Student AffiliatesTheAmericanChemicalSociety(ACS)istheworld’slargestscientific society, with more than 155,000 members. The Loras College student affiliate of the ACS is open to all students interested in the field of chemistry. The goals of this organizationaretogivestudentstheopportunitytobecomebetter acquainted with the field of chemistry, to foster a professionalspiritamongmembers,toinstillaprofessionalprideinthesciencesandtofosteranawarenessoftheresponsibilitiesandchallengesthatmodernchemistsandscientistsencounter.Activitiesincludeseveralsocialevents,avolunteerchemistrytutoringprogram,BoyScout Chemistry Merit Badge Day, field trips to chemical companies,chemistryshowsgiventolocalyoungpeopleandtripstoACSlocalsectionandACSnationalmeetings.Formoreinformation,contactDr.DavidOostendorpat(563)588-7259.

Association.for.Computing.MachineryTheAssociationforComputingMachinery(ACM)isastudent chapter of the international scientific and educational organizationofACM.TheLoraschapterandinternationalorganizationarededicatedtoeducationandinformingmembersandnon-membersofissuesincomputers,informationtechnologyandtheartsandsciences.ThemainareaoffocusfortheLoraschapteristoincreasetheknowledgeofandinterestinmoderncomputers,andtoallowameansofcommunicationbetweenthestudentmembers,Lorascommunityandlocalbusinesses.Formoreinformation,contactDr.DavidOostendorpat(563)588-7259.

Athletic.Training.ClubAthleticTrainingClubisanorganizationthathelpspromotetheprofessionofathletictrainingandtheimportanceofathletic trainers in the allied health care field. Throughout the year,ourclubparticipatesinathletictrainingrelatedeventssuchasvolunteermedicalstaffattheChicagoMarathonandPreseasonPrepBowlhostedatSoldierField.Inaddition,theclubdoesseveralfundraiserstoraisemoneytoattendathletictrainingconferences,suchastheNationalAthleticTrainingAssociationAnnualConvention.Overall,AthleticTrainingClubhelpstofurthertheathletictrainingeducationandopportunitiesforathletictrainingexperiences.

Delta.Epsilon.SigmaDeltaEpsilonSigma(DES)isanationalhonorsocietythatisinplaceatCatholiccollegesanduniversities,whosemissionistorecognizeacademicaccomplishments,fosterscholarlyactivities,andencourageasenseofintellectualcommunityamongitsmembers,thoughmembersneednotbeCatholic.StudentsareinvitedtojoiniftheyarejuniorsorseniorsandhaveaGPAofatleast3.7.Facultyisinvitedonthebasisofanominationprocess,lengthofservicetoLorasandcontributionstothelivesofstudentsandtotheacademicatmosphere.Loras’chapter,Alpha,providespeertutoring,assistswiththeMulticulturalFamilyCenter,co-sponsorsaliterarypublicationwiththeEnglishprogram(The Limestone Review), andsponsorsawritingcontesteachyear.Inaddition, the national office offers several scholarships and other awards to qualified members. For more information aboutThe Limestone Review,contactDr.ElizabethRaschkeat(563)588-7200.Forothermatterspertainingtothesociety,contactDr.MatthewGarrettat(563)588-7165.

Academic Organizations



Economics.ClubTheEconomicsClubisanorganizationforeconomicsmajors,minorsandanyoneinterestedinhoweconomicsaffectslocal,nationalandinternationalissues.TheclubbringstheteachingofeconomicsatLorastotheworldaroundDubuque.Activitiesincludespeakersanddiscussions on current economic topics, field trips and social gatheringsplusavarietyofcampusfunctions.MembersoftheEconomicClubalsovolunteerastutorsforstudentsintheintroductoryeconomicscourses.Formoreinformation,contactDr.LaddieSula,facultyadvisor,at(563)588-7507.PleasealsoconsulttheEconomicsClubwebpage.

Engineering.and.Physics.Club.TheEngineeringandPhysicsClubisanorganizationopentoallmembersoftheLorasCollegecommunity.Afocusoftheclubistoaidengineeringandphysicsstudentswiththeiryearlyprojects.TheclubtourslocalcompaniesthatmightemployLorasCollegegraduatesaswellasothercampusesthatareofinteresttomembersoftheclub.Additionalactivitiesincluderecruitingpresentersforlecturesofinterestforthegroupaswellasfundraising.Theclubmembersattempttoenteratleastoneengineeringdesigncontesteachyearforthestudentstogainreal-worldengineeringexperience.TheclubmaintainsaneLearnsitewithmemberinformationandascheduleofevents.FormoreinformationortobeaddedtotheeLearnsite,contacttheclubadvisor,Dr.ClarkMerkel,[email protected].

Financial.Management.AssociationTheFinancialManagementAssociation(FMA)wascreatedto:(1)assistintheprofessional,developmentofcollegestudents interested in finance, banking and investments; (2)providenetworkingopportunitiesforstudentsinterestedin these fields with business professionals, faculty and other students; and (3) enhance knowledge about and provide opportunities relating to careers in finance. This isaccomplishedthroughactivitiesincludingregularorganizationmeetings,onandoffcampusspeakers,tripsandcompanytoursandsocialandprofessionalgatherings.FormoreinformationcontactJohnUpstromatJohn.Upstrom@loras.edu.

Future.Educators.of.Loras.CollegeTheFutureEducatorsofLorasCollegeprovidesstudentsinterestedinbecomingeducatorswithinformationandsupportastheygothroughtheprogramaswellasofferingresourcesandadvicewithintheDubuqueCommunitySchoolDistrict.Weoffermultipleopportunitiesforstudentstolearnabouttherequirementstobeaccepted,whento

startsendingoutyourresume,jobfairinformation,aswellas offering a student teaching panel to provide first-hand knowledgetostudentquestions.

Health.Science.ClubTheHealthScienceClubisacampusorganizationopentoeveryone,especiallythoseinterestedinthehealthsciences.TheHealthScienceClubholdsmonthlymeetingsduringwhichservice,social,fundraisingandeducationalprogramsarediscussed.ServiceactivitiesincludevolunteeringwithDanceMarathon,HillsandDales,theDubuqueRegionalAIDSCoalition,MDA,MarchofDimes,blooddrivesandbloodpressurechecks.Fundraisingopportunitiesrangefromsellingt-shirtstocandybars.Theprogrammingcommitteearrangesspeakerstotalktostudents.Ophthalmologists,optometrists,chiropractors,radiologists,podiatrists,veterinarians,medicalstudents,medicalresearchers,physicianassistants,physicaltherapists,dentistsandotherhealthcareprofessionalshavecometocampustotalkabouttheirjobs,trainingandlifestyles.Furthermore,thereareavarietyofsocialactivities.TheHealthScienceClubaimstoprovideinformationandanswerquestions for important career decisions in the health field. Formoreinformation,contactDr.TomDavisat(563)588-7767.

Loras.Alternative.Dispute.Resolution.SocietyLorasAlternativeDisputeResolutionSociety(LADRS)isachapteroftheInternationalAlternativeDisputeResolutionSociety,anorganizationforprofessionalmediatorsacrosstheglobe.LADRSmembersmakeuptheLorasCollegeMediationTeamwhichcompetesinregionalandnationaltournamentsaswellasseveralinvitationaltournamentsthroughoutthefallsemester.ThegoalofLADRSistoeducatestudentsaboutnegotiation,anecessaryskillintheworkplaceenvironment.LADRSmembersaretrainedinmediationanddisputeresolutiontechniquesandaretaughtanumberoftimesduringtheyeartomaintainskillsandalsoobserveprofessionalmediatorsintheirtrade.Formoreinformation,[email protected].

Loras.College.Mediation.TeamTheLorasCollegeMediationTeamworksonpeacefulconflict resolution and attends a regional conference and tournamentinOctoberinWisconsinandtheNationalConferenceandIntercollegiateChampionshipTournamentinmid-NovemberinChicago.Lorasiscurrentlyrankedamong the top ten teams in the U.S. in the past five years.Formoreinformation,contactProfessorMaryLynnNeuhaus,J.D.,421HoffmannHall.


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Loras.College.Mock.TrialLorasCollegeMockTrialTeam,currentlynationallyranked,isanintercollegiatetrialadvocacycompetition.TheseasonbeginsafterLaborDaywithanationalcaserelease,tournamentsinOctoberthroughDecemberintheMidwest,continuestoanationalseasoninthewinterendinginAprilattheNationalChampionshipTournament.Lorashastwoteams,avarsityandanoviceteam.Ifyouhaveexperienceinactingorforensics,youmaywanttotryoutforawitnessrole.Ifyouarepre-laworanexperiencedhighschooldebater,forensiccompetitororhighschoolmocker,anattorneyrolecouldbeyours.Loraspaysfortravelexpenses.AcademiccreditisavailablebyregisteringforCOM259.Formoreinformation,seeProfessorMaryLynnNeuhaus,pre-lawadvisor,421HoffmannHall.

Loras.College.Moot.Court.TeamStudentteamsparticipateinsimulationofalegalargumentbeforeanappellatecourt.Teamspreparealegalbriefontherealconstitutionalissuespresentedinthehypotheticalcaseandpresentitinoralargumentbeforeapanelofjudgesataregionalandnationalintercollegiatetournament.TheregionaltournamenttakesplaceinNovember,withthenationalchampionshiptournamentinJanuary.MootCourtemphasizesunderstandingandapplyinglegalreasoningandargumentation, and it also refines persuasive writing and speakingskills.Studentsinterestedinlawareencouragedtoparticipate.Formoreinformation,seeProfessorChristopherBudzisz,Ph.D.,540HoffmannHall,[email protected].

Loras.Philosophy.ClubTheLorasPhilosophyClubprovidesstudentsanopportunitytoengageincriticalthinkingaboutphilosophicalissues.Intoday’ssociety,thereismoreneedthanevertodevelopone’smindandabilitytoreason.Complicatedissuesariseconstantlyintheformofethicaldilemmasaboutabortion,euthanasia, genetics, politics and education; and many ancientmetaphysicalquestionsremaindebatedontopicssuchastruth,existence,humannature,artandGod.Tobeknowledgeable and conversant in these and other fields and issuesisthehallmarkofawell-educatedperson.TheLorasPhilosophyClubprovidesopportunitiesforparticipatingininformal discussions (often spirited), viewing films, lectures and field trips, all in the interest of learning more about philosophicalissuesrelevanttothetimesandsituationsin which students find themselves. For more information, [email protected].

Loras.Students.for.Inclusive.EducationLorasStudentsforInclusiveEducationisanactive,professionalgroupofstudentswhoareinterestedinexpandingtheirknowledgeofcurrentissuesinspecialeducationwithafocusoneducationalpracticestofullyincludeallstudentsinthegeneraleducationsetting.ThepurposeofLSIEisforstudentswhoplantobecometeachersspecializinginearlychildhood,elementary,secondary,orspecialeducationtoexploreeducationalissuesandapplywhatislearnedinthecommunitytopromoteinclusion.LSIEisalsoascholarlyandservicebasedorganization.Interestedstudentsmaygetintouchwithourpresident,ChrissyFischer,[email protected],JanineKane,[email protected]

Mathematics.ClubTheLorasMathClubisanorganizationofstudentsandfaculty/staffmemberswhoenjoythesameloveformathematics.Duringtheschoolyear,theMathClubisinvolvedinanumberofsocialevents,includingThursdayNightsattheHeidenreich’s,wherewestudy,snackandplaygamesatourprofessor’shome.TheClubisalsoinvolvedint-shirtfundraisers,andhasdoneseveralserviceprojectswithchildrenoftheDubuquecommunity.TheMathClubtravelstomathconferencestoseewhatothersarestudyingandtopresenttheirowntopics.TheClubalsoholdsa“RegressiveDinner”eachsemesteratthehomesofvariousprofessorsandstudents.Themembersareabletogoontripsrelatedtotheirinterest.TheMathClubisnotjustformathmajors,butisforanyonewhoenjoysmath.Formoreinformation,[email protected](563)588-7793.

PaideiaPaideiaisthenameoftheorganizationforstudentsandfacultywhoparticipateintheHonorsProgram.PaideiaseekstobuildcommunitywithintheHonorsProgramthroughsocialactivitiesandcommunityservice,asitcontributestothelifeoftheCollegethrougharangeofcampusprogramming.Paideiabringsinspeakers,hostsmovieandbookdiscussions,organizesstudentresearchpresentationsandfacilitatestheparticipationofstudentsinoff-campusacademiceventssuchasconferences.Formoreinformation,contactJohnEbyat(563)[email protected].













Phi.Beta.LambdaPhiBetaLambdaisaneducationassociationwithaquartermillionstudentspreparingforcareersinbusinessandbusiness-related fields. PBL is the largest business career studentorganizationintheworld.Thepostsecondarydivisionreachesover11,000collegestudents.Throughstate-basedcompetitionatthespringStateLeadershipConferences,studentscompeteineventstestingtheirbusinessknowledgeandskills.TopstatewinnersthenareeligibletocompeteforhonorsattheNationalLeadershipConferenceeachsummer.ContactProfessorMathewKeyesformoreinformationatMathew.Keyes@loras.edu.

Physical.Education.&.Sports.Studies.Majors.Club.Theclub’smissionistojoinstudentsoftheAthleticTraining,PhysicalEducation,SportManagementandSportSciencemajorswithinthePhysicalEducationandSportStudiesDivision.Learningisnotjustdoneintheclassroom,soweofferthisclubasanoutsidelearningtoolthroughsocialactivities,meetings,serviceprojects,speakersandconventions.Duringthe2009/2010schoolyeartheclubranasuccessfulMondayNightFootballbagstournament,hadmembersgotoCleveland,Ohio,andChapelHill,N.C.,forcasestudycompetitions,andheldaGrassrootsSoccerTournamenttosupportthecauseagainstAIDSinAfrica.TheclubaimstohelpstudentfundingthroughouttheprogramintheupcomingyearwithhopestosendstudentstotheIAHPERDconferenceinNovemberandcasestudycompetitionsinNewOrleans,La.,andChapelHill,N.C.Theseoutsidelearningprogramswillfurtherenhancethetotalphysicaleducation/sportexperience.OurclubisheretohelpLorasCollegeproducemultifacetededucatedstudents.Theclubwillincorporatecurrentissues,pastideasfromalumniandrecordstohelpourstudents’learningprocesshereatLorasCollege.AsreadsintheLoras College Student Handbook,“extracurricularactivitiesandclubsareheretobetterthetotaldevelopmentandgrowthofthestudent.”Weintendtoofferaddedknowledgetothestudentsinafun,energeticandexcitingmanner.Formoreinformation,contactMattGarrettat(563)588-7165.

Social.Work.Club.TheSocialWorkClubisawayforallstudentstobecomeinvolvedinawidevarietyofserviceopportunities.Westrivetocreatechangebothoncampusandinthecommunity.TheclubhelpssponsoractivitiessuchasSleepoutDubuqueandtheGivingTreeprogram.OtheractivitiesweareinvolvedinincludetheCandlelightVigilfordomesticviolence,Special

Olympics,theBigBrother/BigSisterProgram,servingmealsatHopeHouse,povertysimulations,visitingnursinghomesandmuchmore.Inthisorganization,therearenotsimplyopportunitiestocompleteservice,butalsochancestomeetnewpeople,learnleadershipskillsandhavefunatthesametime!Thisorganizationisopentonon-majorsaswell.FormoreinformationcontacttheSocialWorkClub’sadvisor,NancyZacharFett,at(563)588-7029.

St..Thomas.More.Pre-Law.SocietyTheSt.ThomasMorePre-LawSocietyisastudentorganizationintendedforthosestudentswhoareconsideringlawschoolinthefuture.ThePre-LawSocietyprovidesopportunitiestoattendlawschoolvisitsinthesurroundingarea,bringsspeakersfromlawschooladmissionsboardstotalktostudentsabouttheapplicationprocess,andalsooffersmanynetworkingopportunitieswithlegalprofessionalsintheLorasandDubuquecommunities.ThesocietyhasvolunteeredfortheDubuqueMentalHealthAssociationandparticipatedintheClean-UpDubuqueprojectinthepastyears.

TheobjectivesoftheSt.ThomasMorePre-LawSocietyareto:- Helpmembersmakeinformeddecisionsaboutwhetheror

nottoattendlawschool- Helpmemberschoosewhichlawschoolstoapply- Decodethelawschooladmissionsprocess- Expose members to various legal fields and introduce

themtodifferentoptionstheyhavewithalawdegree- HelpmembersregisterfortheLawSchoolAdmissions

Test(LSAT)

TheadvisorforthePre-LawSocietyisDeoneMerkel,[email protected].

Writers.InkWriters’Inkisagroupforthoseinterestedinwritinganything,includingpoetry,novels,andanythinginbetween.Thegroupprovidesfeedback,strategies,andcritiqueforanyonewhomayhavewriter’sblock,anditalsotriestohelpyoungwritersgeteditingandpublishinginformation,sothatonedaytheymayseetheirworksinprint.Writers’Inkhasregularworkshopsandmeetings,poetryandshortstoryreadings,andvisitingauthorsandspeakers,whosharetipsaboutgettingstartedandthewritingprocess.Thegroupalsoparticipatesinmultiplecommunityserviceprojects,includingbookdrivesandreadingevents.FormoreinformationcontactSusanStoneatsusan.stone@loras.edu.







Duhawk.CheerleadersTheLorasCollegeCheerleadingSquadperformsathomefootballgamesandhomebasketballgamesforthemenand women. Membership is open to first year students, sophomores,juniorsandseniorsandisdeterminedthrougha“try-out”selectionprocess.StudentswhoparticipateintheCheerleadingprogrammustmaintaintheminimumGPAestablished by the Student Life Office and must participate inallactivitiesassignedbythegroup’sadvisor.Formoreinformation,contacttheAthleticDepartmentat(563)588-7742.

Duhawk.Dancers.LorasCollege’sdanceteamistheDuhawkDancers.ThisgroupofLoraswomenperformsdanceroutinesforaudiencesduringfootball,women’sbasketballandmen’s basketball games. Membership is open to first yearstudents,sophomores,juniorsandseniorsandisdeterminedthrougha“try-out”selectionprocess.StudentswhoparticipateintheDuhawkDancersmustmaintaintheminimum GPA established by the Student Life Office and mustparticipateinallactivitiesassignedbythegroup’sadvisor.Formoreinformation,contacttheteamviatheAthleticDepartmentat(563)588-7742.

Intramurals.LorasCollegeisdedicatedtothetotaldevelopmentofthestudent.Theintramuraldepartmentstrivestodevelopthestudentthroughavarietyofrecreationalactivitieswhereparticipationismoreimportantthanwinning.Thisparticipationhasnotonlyincludedthestudentbody,butalsofaculty,staff,administratorsandtheirfamilies.Lorasprovidesahighlyorganizedandthoroughlydevelopedsupervisedintramuralprogram,whichincludesleagues,Sundaytournaments,andFridayevents.AlleventwinnersreceiveaLorasCollegeIntramuralChampiont-shirtandattheendoftheschoolyear,anoverallmale,female,andfaculty/staff“IntramuralAthleteoftheYear”awardispresented.Over600participantscompeteinoneormoreofthe50plusactivities.Formoreinformation,contactTeresaKehe,directorofintramurals,[email protected](563)588-7459.

Judo.ClubJudoisconcernedwiththrowingandmattechniques,includingchokesandarmbars.Itcanbelearnedand

practicedbybothwomenandmen.Physicalsizeisnotalimitingfactor.Judoisanexcellentmeansofselfdefense.Judo increases flexibility, coordination, balance, self-confidence and improves your physical condition. In Judo youmaycompeteagainstotherpeopleattournamentsacrosstheMidwest(competitionisoptional).Nopreviousexperiencerequired.ExperiencedJudokaarewelcomed.Practiceisonlytwonightsaweek(TuesdayandThursday)from7:15-9:15p.m.andmaybetakenforacreditorjustforfun.Judoisaphysicalcontactsport.Safetyisstressedinclassroomteaching.Thereforeyouassumeyourownriskinparticipating.Practicesarein208GraberSportsCenter(wrestlingroom).Wearworkoutclothes.Formoreinformation,contactTerrySmithat(563)556-2352.

Loras.Cycling.ClubTheLorasCyclingClubisopentoallLorasstudentswhowishtofurthertheirknowledgeandinterestinbicycling.ThepurposeoftheLorasCyclingClubistoprovideanorganizedbodytohelppromoteaninterestinbicyclingforallstudents,faculty,andstaffatLorasCollege.Theclubshallfocusonbicyclinginallitsformswithoutanemphasisonaparticularaspect,andallvariantsofridersarewelcometojoin,whetheryoubeanavidracerorsomeonelookingforaleisurelyridewithotherenthusiasts.”Forinformation,contactDr.KevinKoch,at(563)[email protected].

Loras.Hockey.Club.TheLorasHockeyClub,foundedin1981,isanorganizationopentoallLorasCollegestudents,regardlessoftheirskilllevelorgender.Theclubprovidesitsmembersanopportunitytoplaycompetitivehockeyinanatmospherethatproducesmanymemorablefriendshipsandexperiences.ThehockeyseasonrunsfromOctoberthroughMarch,andconsistsofnumerousonandoff-icepracticesand approximately 12 games. The first game of the year takesplaceduringHomecomingweekendatLorasagainstateamconsistingofLorasalumni.AllothergamesareplayedagainstteamsfromtheMidwest,suchasCornellCollegeandtheUniversityofWisconsin-Platteville.TheseasonendswithasecondgameagainstateamconsistingofLorasalumni,thistimeinChicago,Illinois.Formoreinformation,contacttheclub’sadvisor,ProfessorRomanT.Ciapaloat(563)588-7434.

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Loras.Ultimate.Club.(LUC).DuhawksLorasUltimateClubisanupandrisingclubinitssecondyearoncampus.WeareanUltimateFrisbeeteamthatplaysforthepureenjoymentofUltimateandalsoplaycompetitivelyintournamentsundertheUltimatePlayersAssociation(UPA)Collegeleague.Weconsistofstudentsofallagesandwedonotturnanyoneaway.Noexperienceisnecessaryandwewillteachthebasicssuchasthrowingtechniques,catchingandcuttingaswellasfundamentalsinoffenseanddefense.AnyquestionscontactJordanMetzatJordan.Metz@loras.edu,MattRissleratMatthew.Rissler@[email protected].

Student.Athlete.Advisory.CommitteeTheStudentAthleteAdvisoryCommittee(SAAC)isastudentorganizationcomprisedofstudent-athletes.Tworepresentativesfromeachconferencerecognizedsportareinvolvedinthecommittee.Thisorganizationmeetsregularlytoplaneventsthataidinachievingtheirgoalsandenhancethetotalstudentathleteexperience.AsaNCAADivisionIIIandIIACinstitution,thecommitteeisactivewithNCAAandIIACissuesanddiscussions.Thisorganizationservesasagreatliaisonbetweenstudentathletesandthe

athletic department. In addition to its official duties as an organization,SAACalsosponsorsserviceandvolunteeropportunitiessuchastakeakidtothegame,campusclean-upandworkingNCAA/IIACChampionshipsLorasmayhost.ThecommitteeisadvisedbytheAssociateAthleticDirector.

Varsity.AthleticsThe Loras College Department of Athletics is affiliated withtheNCAADivisionIIIandisamemberoftheIowaIntercollegiateAthleticConference.Forfurtherinformation,contacttheDepartmentofAthleticsat(563)588-7112.

Men:.Lorasoffers11varsitysportsformenwhicharebaseball,basketball,cross-country,football,golf,soccer,swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and wrestling.

Women:.Lorasoffers10varsitysportsforwomen,whicharebasketball,cross-country,golf,soccer,softball,swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and volleyball.

Guild.of.St..GenesiusGuildofSt.GenesiusisadramatichonorfraternitythatrewardsstudentsfortheireffortsinparticipatingintheshowsatLoras,andiscommittedtostimulatinginterestinthecollege’sdramadepartment.MembersofGuildofSt.GenesiusalsoparticipateinayearlyRadioShowandagrouptriptoseeashow.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactDougDonald,facultyadvisor,at(563)[email protected]

Psi.ChiPsiChiisaNationalHonorSocietyforstudentsofpsychology.MembershipintheorganizationisopentopsychologymajorsandminorswhomeettheacademicrequirementsfortheHonorSociety.Importantly,any

studentinterestedinPsychologyisencouragedtoattendthemeetingsandparticipateintheevents,whichincludepresentingatconferences,hostingaresearchnight,andcommunityactivities.ThegoalsoftheLoraschapterofPsiChiareto:1.Promoteacademicexcellence.2.Advancethescienceofpsychology.3.Provideleadershipopportunitiesforstudents.4.Promotefellowshipwithinthedepartmentandthroughout

thecampuscommunity.5.ServetheLorasCollegecampusandcommunity.

Formoreinformation,[email protected].

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Honorary Organizations








LEAD.4.LORASLEAD4LORASisa4-tieredleadershipprogramdesignedtoallowstudentstocontinueenhancingtheirleadershipdevelopmentandunderstandingthroughouttheiryearsatLorasCollege.Eachtierfocusesonadifferentperspectiveofleadership:Learning,Exploring,ApplyingandDedicating.Throughactiveparticipationandcompletionofalltiers,studentswillhaveabetterunderstandingofleadershipandtheirownvaluesandabilitiesandwillbecommittedtoalifeofinvolvementandcitizenship.AlternatingtiersoftheLEAD4LORASprogramareofferedeverysemesterandeachtierconsistsof6-10sessions.Atthecompletionofeach tier, participants receive a certificate of completion and theopportunitytocontinueontoparticipateinthenexttier.StudentsmaysignuptoparticipatethroughtheStudentLifeOffice, 540 Alumni Campus Center.

Tier.1:.Learning—LEAD4LORASTier1focusesonenhancingtheindividual.Participantslearnmoreabouttheirpersonalvaluesandleadershipstyle.Tier1willhelpstudentstogetinvolvedoncampusandhelpthemtoacquiretheskillsnecessarytosuccessfullyholdleadershippositionsoncampusandbeyond.Tier1isofferedduringthespringsemestereveryyear.

Tier.2:.Exploring—LEAD4LORASTier2focusesongroupdynamicsandvalues.Participantshavetheopportunitytodeveloprelationshipsandresourcesoncampus.Participantsarechallengedtoexpandtheirexistingunderstandingofleadership.Thesessionshelpparticipantsunderstandandactivelypursuecreativesolutionstocommunityproblems.Tier2isofferedduringthefallsemestereveryyearandisopentograduatesofTier1aswellasotherinterestedstudentswithleadershipexperience.

Tier.3:.Applying—LEAD4LORASTier3focusesoncitizenship.Participantswillbegintoexploretheimportanceofthefourtenetsofcitizenshipincluding:politicalparticipation,communityservice,philanthropyandsocietalissues.Tier3preparesstudentstoparticipatefullyascitizenleaders,engagedinservicetothecommongoodwithinadiverseandcomplexworld.Tier3isofferedduringthespringsemestereveryyearandisopentograduatesofTier2,aswellasotherinterestedstudentswithleadershipexperience.

Tier.4:.Dedicating—LEAD4LORASTier4focusesonencouragingstudentstodedicatethemselvestobeingactiveleadersinthecommunity.Thisprogramisdesignedtohelpstudentsexploredifferentwaystoencourageandfacilitatesocialchange.Tier4isofferedduringthefallsemestereveryyearandisopentograduatesofTier3aswellasotherinterestedstudentswithleadershipexperience.

Other.OpportunitiesStudentsatLorasCollegehavetheopportunitytodeveloptheirleadershipskillsthroughavarietyofareasofinvolvement outside of the specifically designed leadership programs.WhetherthroughCampusMinistry’sCORETeam,StudentLife’sResidentAdvisorpositions,executivepositionsinvariousstudentorganizationsorthroughoff-campusvolunteering,opportunitiestoexpandyourleadershipskillsareabundant.Contactthedepartmentorarea directly or stop by the Student Life Office to talk about youroptions!

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KLCR.KLCRisLorasCollege’sownstudent-operatedradiostation,offeringavarietyofopportunitiestostudentsinterestedinexploringtheworldofradio.KLCRisbroadcastonlineatwww.KLCR.org.KLCRiscompletelystudentrun.Itsdailyoperationsarerunbyastudentboardofdirectorsinthefollowingpositions:generalmanager,programdirector,musicdirector,advertisingdirector,publicrelationsdirectorandtechnicaldirector.Thosewithinterestmaybeinvolvedinanyaspectofthestation,frommanagementtoproduction

andfrompublicrelationstojustplayingmusic.Experienceisnotnecessary,justenthusiasm.FormoreinformationcontactPaulKohlatPaul.Kohl@[email protected].

LCTV.(Loras.College.Television)LorasCollegeTelevision(LCTV)isthecampustelevisionstationrunentirelybystudents.YoucantuneinonChannel13oncampusorondigitalChannel97.5inDubuque.LCTVstudentsproducenewscasts,sportscasts,livebroadcastsofhomebasketball,footballandsoccergames,

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documentaries,commercialsandvariousotherproductions.LCTV’sshowsarerecognizedeveryyearamongthetopinIowaandthebestinthenation.Youcancheckusoutatmyduhawk.com.AnyonecangetinvolvedwithLCTVatanytimeduringtheircollegecareer.Formoreinformation,call(563)588-7032or(563)[email protected].

The.Limestone.ReviewThe Limestone ReviewistheLorasCollegeliterary/scholarly-essaymagazine,publishedonceayear,featuringfiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scholarly essays. Studentsmaybecomeinvolvedbysubmittingworkand/orbyparticipatingontheReading/SelectionCommitteeinthespringsemester.Theliterary/scholarlypublicationisco-sponsoredbytheEnglishProgramandDeltaEpsilonSigma.Forinformation,contactDr.KevinKoch,at(563)[email protected].

The.Lorian.The Lorian,theLorasCollegestudentnewspaper,isamainsourceofcampuscommunication.Publishedweekly,thenewspaperincludesnews,features,sports,editorialsandadvertisements.ThestudentstaffatThe Lorianattemptstoprovidequalitycoverageofsocial,academic,athleticandreligiousareasoftheLorascommunity.AnonlineversionofThe LorianalsoattemptstomaintaincontactswithalumniandfriendsoftheCollege.The Lorianstaffconsistsof

about40students.Positionsavailableincludeexecutiveeditors,sectioneditors,assistanteditors,reporters,advertisingrepresentatives,photographersandcolumnists.For more information, call the Lorian office at (563) 588-7954 or stop in the Lorian office, 259 Hoffmann Hall.Noexperienceisnecessary.

Purgold.Loras’yearbook, The Purgold, first published in 1925, is the printed“memorybook”oftheLorascommunity.TheyearbookworkstorepresentLorashistory,culture,organizations,sportsandpeople.EachyearthestaffstrivestocreateabetterrepresentationofLorasCollegewiththepublication’sdesign,photographs,information,storiesandquotes.Itisreallythe“facebook”ofIowa’soldestcollege.Forthepastseveralyears,thePurgoldhasreceivedtheprestigiousWalsworthPublishingGalleryofExcellenceAward.Withthishonor,thepublicationwillbefoundallacrossthecountryasanexampleofexcellenceforyearbookstaffs.ThePurgold islookingforstudentswhoarededicated,workhard,excitedforachallengeandreadytocapturelifeatLorasCollegethatwillsomedaybecomecherishedmemories.Opportunitiesonthestaffincludecommitteemembers,photography,journalists,layout/designandediting.Itisencouragedforapplicantstohavepastyearbookexperienceand/orpastsoftwareexperiencewithAdobeInDesignandPhotoshop.Formoreinformationandjobapplications,callMikeGibson,advisor,at(563)588-7163,[email protected] office, 154 Academic Resource Center.

Loras.BandsLorasprovidesexcitingopportunitiesforthosestudentsinterestedincontinuingtheirinvolvementininstrumentalmusicactivities.TheCollegeWind.Ensembleismadeupofstudentsfromallacademicprogramswhowishtoperformhighqualityconcertmusicofvariousstylesandgenres.TheWindEnsembleperformsthroughouttheacademicyearatbothon-andoff-campusvenues.TheJazz.Ensembleismadeupofbetween14-24studentswhoenjoythejazzstylesandthesoundsofthebigband.Thejazzgroupperformsatregularoncampusfestivitiesandalsoengagesincommunityoutreachbyperformingatlocalnursing

homes,shoppingmallsandschools.Studentsinvolvedinjazzensemblecomefromallacademicareasandsharetheirloveofthejazzidioms.TheLorasPep.Bandisopentoallinstrumentalistsoncampusandperformsattheathleticeventsofthecampus.ThisgroupofmusiciansishighlymotivatedandspiritedandcanbeheardleadingthecheersandbuildingtheexcitementoftheCollegesportingevents.Allthreeofthesegroupsalongwiththeever-growingChamberEnsemblesareopentoallstudentswhodesiretosharetheirloveofmusicwiththosearoundthem.ContactDr.GlennPohland,directorofinstrumentalmusic,at(563)[email protected].

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Loras.ChoirsLorashasavibrantanddiversechoralprogram.Allofthechoirsparticipateinconcertsettingsaswellasworshipservicesandperformmusicfromavarietyofperiodsandstyles.TheLoras.College.Concert.Choir.isourlargestensemble,consistingofover100studentsfromvariousacademicdisciplines.Therepertoireforthisgroupincludesmany genres; from large classical choral works to Broadway showtuneswhiletheLoras.Chamber.Singers,aselectensembleof16fromtheConcertChoir,specializesinchambermusicfromtheRenaissancetothe21stCentury.Bella.Voce,ourwomen’schoir,islimitedto24membersandperformsawidevarietyofmusicalstyles.Con.Brio,ourmen’schoir,alsoperformsavarietyofrepertoire.OurEnsemblestourannuallyintheUnitedStatesandabroad,visitparishesthroughouttheyearandperformwithothermajorartsorganizationsintheDubuquearea.Membershipinallchoirsisdeterminedbyplacementaudition,whichisusually held during the first week of each semester. For moreinformation,contactBruceJ.G.Kotowich,directorofchoralandvocalactivities,at(563)557-4096.

Loras.PlayersThetheatreprogramatLorasCollegeisknownastheLorasPlayers,theoldestamateurtheatrecompanywestoftheMississippi.CurrentlyunderthedirectionofDougDonald,participationinaLorasPlayer’sproductionisopentoanystudent. The company produces four to five plays a year thatcoverawiderangeofproductionstyles,frommusicalcomediessuchasLITTLE WOMENtomodernmusicalslikeCOMPANY; from the modern comedy of BULLSHOT CRUMMONDtotheclassiccomedyofTHE MISER; from thetragedyofHAMLETtotheabsurdityofROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD and WAITING FOR GODOT.Studentsevenhavetheopportunitytotakeoverthetheatreandproduce,directandactintheirownproductions.TheLorasPlayersarealsoassociatedwiththehonorarysociety,GuildofSaintGenesius,andwiththelocaltheatrecompanyFly-By-NightProductions.TheLorasPlayersisagreatwaytohavefun,developlastingfriendshipsandbeapartofanexperiencethatwilllastforalifetime.

Alpha.Phi.OmegaFriendship.Leadership.Service.Soundlikevaluesthatmeansomethingtoyou?ThesearetheprinciplesofAlphaPhiOmega(APO)andofmanyofthemenandwomenwhohavejoinedtheorganizationsince1925.APO’scentralpurposeistobringtogethercollegestudentsinanationalservicefraternityinordertodevelopleadership,topromotefriendshipandtoprovideserviceandhumanitytothoseinneed.APOisinvolvedinmanyserviceactivitiesoncampus,aswellasintheDubuquecommunity.APOparticipatesinadopt-a-highwayandablooddrive,aswellasmanyotherserviceprojectsthroughouttheyear.APOpreparescollegestudentsforlifeandshowsthevaluesofcivilresponsibilityandvolunteerism,aswellasbeingagreatplacetodevelopfriendshipsandformleadershipskills.Formoreinformation,contactAllenTroupeat(563)588-7100orRonCollinsat(563)588-7281.

Alpha.Sigma.AlphaAlphaSigmaAlphaisawomen’ssororitythatpromoteshighidealsandstandardssimilartothoseofLorasCollege.AlphaSigmaAlphainstillsinitsmembersintellectual,social,spiritualandphysicaldevelopment.Throughmanyphilanthropicandsocialactivitieswecreateasisterhoodandsupportsystemthataddsmuchtothecollegeexperience.Our100yearnationalheritageisrichinserviceandscholarship.WeprovidewomenwithsomeofthebestopportunitiesforleadershipandinvolvementbothonthecampusandintheDubuquecommunity.Formoreinformation,contactChapterpresident,AlexisMiller,[email protected].

Dance.MarathonLorasCollegeDanceMarathon,inassociationwithTheChildren’sMiracleNetwork,isayear-longstudent-runeventthat provides financial and emotional support to children

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andtheirfamilieswhohavebeentreatedattheUniversityofIowaChildren’sHospitalinIowaCity.PreviousDanceMarathonshavehadover275studentparticipantsandraised more than $106,000 in its fifth year, making it the numberonefundraisingDanceMarathonpercapitainthenation.ThroughouttheyearstudentsmakeseveralvisitstotheUniversityofIowaChildren’sHospitalandenjoyfamilydayswithlocalDubuquefamilieswhohavebeenaffectedbyourcontributions.Inaddition,studentsattend“MiniDanceMarathons”atgradeschoolsandhighschoolsintheDubuqueareaaswellasmanycommunityfundraisers.Theyear-longpreparationculminateswitha12-houreventfrom8:00p.m.to8:00a.m.withnocaffeineandnosittingdown,inrecognitionofthosechildrenwhoarebattlingillnesses.ThiswillbeDanceMarathon’sseventhyearatLorasCollege.Itisanopportunitytotrulyaffectpeopleinourcommunityandagreatopportunitytogetinvolved.Formoreinformation,contactKimWalshat(563)[email protected].

Duhawks.for.LifeThemembersofDuhawksforLifebelievethatlifebeginsatconceptionandendsatnaturaldeath,andthatallpointsinbetweenshouldbedefendedandnurtured.DuhawksforLifeinvitesmembersoftheLorascommunitytodedicatethemselvestolivewithintheteachingsofPopeJohnPaulII’sencyclical,Evangelium Vitae,orThe Gospel of Life,inregardtorespectforhumanlifefromconceptiontonaturaldeath.InagreementwithLorasCollege’sMission,DuhawksforLifechallengesitsmemberstorecognizethehumandignityofeachindividualandtopromoteethicaldecisionsconcerninghumanlifeissues.Formoreinformation,contactadvisorMatthewShadleat(563)588-7308.

Future.Young.Professionals.of.Loras.CollegeFutureYoungProfessionalsoffersprogrammingandnetworkingopportunitiessimilartoYoungProfessionalsof Dubuque, with special events tailored specifically tocollegestudents.YoungProfessionalsisanationalorganization.Becominginvolvedatthecollegelevelisagreatspringboardforyourcareer.Advantagesforbeinginvolved include: Resume builder; opportunities to develop your leadership skills; make connections in the business world; preparation for interviewing, business etiquette and the workforce; gain confidence in networking; become more connected to the community; get involved in YP committees and community projects; fun way to meet new people; discounted admission to YP Dubuque luncheons; and YP Connectione-newsletter.

Habitat.for.HumanityHabitatforHumanityInternationalwasfoundedin1976byMillardandLindaFullerwiththegoalofprovidingaffordablehousingtothoseinneed.Sincethen,Habitathasbuiltover125,000housesaroundtheworld,providingover625,000peoplewithasimple,decentplacetolive.Habitatfor Humanity is one of the largest non-profit organizations intheUnitedStates.HabitatUSAandHabitatInternationalareecumenicalChristianhousingministriesthatseektoeliminatepovertyhousingandhomelessnessworldwide.Everywherewework,Habitatbuildsnewrelationshipsandasenseofcommunityaswellasnewhousing.HabitatalsoimprovesthelocalcommunitybyputtingpropertybackonthetaxrollsandbyaddinglifetoolderneighborhoodsThroughvolunteerlabor,carefulmanagementanddonationsofmoneyandmaterials,Habitatbuildsandrehabilitatessimple,decenthomessotheyareaffordableforlow-incomefamiliescurrentlylivinginsubstandardhousing.Wearelookingfordedicatedindividualsinterestedinpromotingawarenessofpovertyhousing,improvingtheirconstructionskillsandmostofall,tohavefun!Formoreinformation,contactSusanStoneat(563)588-7185.

Literary.SocietyTheLiterarySocietyisapre-professionalgroupthatmeetson a regular basis working to promote literature, film, arts andserviceactivitiesintheLorascommunity.Thegroupholdsthemeparties,poetryreadings,literarydiscussions,attendstheaterproductionsanddinnerandmovieevents.TheLiterarySocietyworkswiththeFriendsoftheLibraryandtheBoys’andGirls’Club,aswellastheMulti-CulturalFamilyCenter.Thesocietyisopentofaculty,staff,studentsandcommunitymembersfocusingmainlyonacademicinvolvementanddevelopment.Formoreinformation,contactAnnieNewberryatAnnie.Newberry@[email protected].

Loras.College.Daughters.of.IsabellaAsamemberoftheDaughtersofIsabella,youwillhaveopportunitiestomakenewfriends,expressyourviews,enhanceyourspirituallifeandbecomeasactiveasyouwishhereatLorasCollege.Yourtalentsandenergieswillberecognizedandareneeded.Belongingtooneofthelargest,international,Catholicwomen’sorganizations,withamembershipofover60,000womenfromtheUnitedStates,CanadaandJapanprovidesopportunitiestonurturebondsamongCatholicwomenandexplorenetworkingopportunitiesamongwomenindifferentrolesandpositions.






TheLorasCollegeCircle#1427ofDaughtersofIsabellaiscurrentlyoneofthelargestcollegecirclesinthecountry.TheDaughtersparticipateinmanywayshereoncampusincludinganannualformal,serviceopportunitiesandfellowship.Formoreinformation,[email protected].

Loras.College.Invisible.ChildrenIn the spring of 2003, three young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventuretransformedintomuchmorewhentheseboysfromSouthernCaliforniadiscoveredatragedythatdisgustedandinspiredthem,atragedywherechildrenareboththeweaponsandthevictims.These50,000pluschildrenwhohavebeenabductedincountrieslikeUganda,Sudan,TheCentralAfricanRepublicandDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,gounaccountedfor,forthepast25yearsandarethereforeknownastheinvisiblechildren.AsthemotivesoftheLRAbecomemoreambiguousandtheircrimes more horrific, Invisible Children remains committed to seekingsustainablesolutionstofosteranenvironmentthatencouragespeace.

At Loras College we are the students who are redefining whatitmeanstobeanactivist.Wearepartofaninternational movement seeking to end this conflict by bringingthethousandsofinvisiblechildrenhome,endingthelongestrunningwarinAfrica.Weseektorebuildschools,educatefutureleadersandprovidejobsinNorthernUganda.Todothis,weraisemoneyeachfallsemesterinacompetitionknownasSchoolsforSchoolsinordertosupportoursisterschoolinNorthernUganda.WeusecreativityandvoicethroughourmanyfundraisingeventsanduniquedemonstrationstoheightenawarenessabouttheatrocitiesgoingoninAfrica.ThisorganizationisagreatwaytogetinvolvedwithintheLorascommunitywhilehelpingtoaffectacommunityhalfwayaroundtheworld.

See the change, be the change, and be visible for those who are invisible.

Loras.College.Knights.of.ColumbusTheKnightsofColumbusisafraternalorganizationofCatholicmen.TheKnightsofColumbusisaninternationallyrecognizedgroupmadeupofthousandsofmenacrosstheworld.LorasCollegeCouncil9224hasavibrantgroupofguyswhoputonmanyactivitiesandworktogethertoimprovetheworld.EveryyearthemenholdadateauctiontoraisemoneyforadecidedlocalDubuqueorganization.Theyalsoholdtheeventtoshowthereare

classygentlemenatLorasCollege.Inthefallof2009,two$500donationsweremadetotheTeresaShelterandtheRiverviewCenter,whichbothprovidehelpforabusedwomen.TheKnightsofColumbus,asanorganization,isbasedonfourprimaryprinciples:Faith,Unity,FraternityandPatriotism.FormoreinformationcontactBlakeNeebelat(563)495-2682.

Loras.DemocratsTheLorasDemocratsisacampusclubdesignedtoaccommodateanystudentwhohasaninterestinpolitics.Theclubprovidesservicesandinformationtostudentsofallideologiesthroughvoterregistrationdrives,absenteeballotcollection,volunteerandinternopportunitiesandsimilaractivities.Studentsmoreconnectedwiththepartycandiscussimportantissuesorgathersociallyattheweeklymeetings,volunteerforpoliticalcampaignsandmeetnumerouspoliticalcandidates,theirstaffers,theirsupportersandotherspeakers.Theclub’smaingoalistomakepoliticsinterestingtoallstudentsandencourageparticipationinthepoliticalsystem.

Loras.Republicans.TheLorasCollegeRepublicansisanorganizationforstudentsinterestedinbecomingpoliticallyactiveintheRepublicanParty.TheCollegeRepublicansworktirelesslytoprovidetheresourcesneededtoelectRepublicans,fueledbytheleadershipofthePartyandindoingso,arebuildingagenerationofRepublicanvoters.Thegoalsoftheorganizationare:1)TocampaignforRepublicancandidatesat all office levels; 2) to combat political correctness; 3) to informthecampusandcommunityaboutissuesthroughThe Lorian column “The Right Side;” and 4) to encourage voting byrunningvoterregistrationdrives.Formoreinformation,contactAllenTroupeat(563)[email protected].

Loras.Environmental.Action.Forum.TheLorasEnvironmentalActionForum(LEAF)strivestoeducatetheLorascommunityonenvironmentalism,topromotepositiveactiontowardachievinganenvironmentallysoundcommunityandtodevelopanappreciationfortheearthanditsinhabitants.LEAFsponsorsspeakers,workdays,campingtrips,canoetrips,naturehikes,movienightsandotheractivitiesrelatingtoourmission.LEAFhasaneLearnsitewithclubinformation.Formoreinformation,contactclubadvisorDanaLivingstontobeaddedtothesite.






Loras.Intercultural.Student.Association.TheLorasInterculturalStudentAssociation(LISA)isastudentorganizationwhosepurposeistocreatediversityandinclusionawareness,cultivatecelebrationandformacollaborativenetworkofindividualsfromallbackgrounds.Membershipisopentoallstudentswhodesireanadvocacyfordiversity,inallofitsforms.LISAprovidesopportunitiesforstudentsfromallbackgroundswiththeabilitytosharewhatmakesthemunique.ItgivesmemberstheresourcesneededtosharewiththeLorasandsurroundingcommunitiesthebeautiesthatliewithincultures.Evenmoreimportantly,LISAisasupportandadvocacyorganizationwhichcelebratesthesuccessofstudentachievementandaddressestheconcernsofourinterculturalstudents.Formoreinformation,[email protected].

OVE+ROVE+R(OvercomingViolenceandEmpoweringPositiveRelationships)isagroupdedicatedtobringingawarenessandeducationabouttheissueofsexualassaulttocampusandprovidingsupportforthoseaffected.OVE+R’svisionistocreateacollegecampuswhereeveryonefeelssafewalkingtotheirresidencehallsalone,wherecollegepartiesarenotanopeninvitationforsexualassault,wheretheword“no”isrespected,wheresurvivorsareheardandnotalone,whereitisnotjustawoman’sissue,butacommunity’sissue,wherethereisnosuchthingasabystanderbutwhereeveryonestrivestosupportoneanotheranderadicatesexualviolencefromtheLorasCollegeCampus.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactEmilyBussatEmily.Buss@[email protected].

Religious.Studies.ClubTheReligiousStudiesClubprovidesprogrammingofinteresttoReligiousStudiesmajors,minors,andallstudentsinterestedinreligiousstudiesandtheology.ProgrammingwillprimarilyfocusontheChristiantradition,butwillincludeotherreligionsaswell.Theorganizationwillalsoprovideacademicandprofessionalopportunitiesandrecognitionforreligiousstudiesmajorsandminors.Forfurtherinformation,[email protected].

The.AllianceThemissionofTheAllianceistoprovidestudentsfromtheDubuquecommunityandLorasCollegewithaplacetomeetandtalkaboutissuesrelatingtosexualorientation.Our goals include fighting prejudice and discrimination, meetingtheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinaddressingissuesrelatedtosexualorientationandanti-gay

prejudiceandaddressingtheconcernsoflesbian,gay,bisexualandtransgenderstudentsandtheirfriends.TheAlliancehelpstoreduceanti-gayviolence,harassmentanddiscriminationbyeducatingtheDubuquecommunityabouthomophobiaandbyencouragingagreaterunderstandingfromstudentsandschoolpersonnel.Wealsogivehomosexualandheterosexualstudentsasafeplacetodiscusstheirfeelingsandfearsrelatedtosexualorientation.

WeofferAllytraining.AnAllyisapersonwhohelpsLGBTpersonsfeelsupportedandincluded.Theysupportfairnessandjusticeforall.

Formoreinformation,contactMichelleBechen,advisor,at(563)[email protected].

UNICEF.at.Loras.CollegeUNICEFisaglobalfundthatoperatesinover157countriesandterritoriesworkingforthesurvival,protectionanddevelopmentofchildren.Whiletheworld’schildrenhavebenefited from UNICEF’s efforts, the work is far from over. With more than 22,000 children dying before their fifth birthdayeachdayfrompreventablecauses,thechildrenoftheworldneedthehelpofconcernedcollegestudentsmorethanever!

WeatLorasCollegehavetheuniqueopportunitytoutilizeoursmallcampusandconnectabroadrangeofpeoplebyusingourvastresourcestoincreasepublicawarenessaboutglobalissues.TheLorasCollegeUNICEFCampusInitiativeiscenteredaroundeducation,advocacyandfundraising.Thisgroupsubstantiatesthepowerofourstudentbody,facultyandstafftomakeameasurabledifferenceintheworldbyraisingawarenessandfundstosupporttheworkofUNICEF!WehavetheopportunityasstudentstoeducateourpeersonabroadrangeofglobalissuesthroughtheUNICEFinitiative.Sincethebeginningoftheorganizationin2006,someofourannualfundraisingeventsincludetheNationwideTrick-or-TreatcampaignbothonandoffcampusduringthefallsemesterandourSalsaNight/CharityBallinthespringsemester.Wealsohostavarietyofothereducationalandadvocacyeventsthroughouttheyearandareconstantlylookingfornewandcreativeideas!Mostimportantly,thisgroupwascreatedtohaveFUNwhile engaging in a beneficial cause! For more information, contactRichardAnderson,ouradvisor,[email protected].











Office of Campus Spiritual Life119KeaneHall–(563)588-7104

Campus.Ministry460AlumniCampusCenter–(563)588-7650

The offices of Campus Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry servetheentireLorascommunitybyremindingusthateachofusarespiritualbeingsandweneedtopayattentiontoourspirituallife—nomatterwhereweareonourfaithjourney.RegularopportunitiesforparticipationinthecelebrationofEucharist,AdorationoftheBlessedSacrament,otherformsofpraiseandworship,preparationfor/andreceptionofthesacraments,andspiritualdevelopmentthroughretreats,servicetothecommunity,andactivitiesthatfosteracloserelationshipwithChristareplannedandimplementedbystudentcoordinatorsandstudent-ledleadershipteams.Programsforspiritualenrichment,servicelearning(servicetrips),andsocialjustice,assiststudentsindevelopingagreaterunderstandingofthecomplexitiesofourcallasChristianstotransformtheworld.Studentsassumeleadershiprolesbyleadingretreatsorservicetrips,teachingandtutoringinlocalparishesandschools,andthroughinvolvementinvariouscommitteesandplanningteams.CampusMinistryalsoinvitestheparticipationoffaculty,staff,andadministrationintheseactivities.

CORE.Team–TheCampusMinistryCORETeamwasorganizedtoprovideanopportunityforarepresentativegroupofstudentsfromtheLorasCommunitytoplan,coordinateandevaluatetheactivitiesandprogramssponsoredbyCampusMinistry.CORETeambuildsCommunityoncampus,encouragesOutreachandservicetoothers,aswellas,Reflection and prayer, and EmpowersLorascommunitymemberstosharetheirgifts!COREassistswith“pastoralplanning”forourfaithcommunity.Thisisprimarilyaboutprayer,compassion,hospitalityanddiscipleship.TobecomeinvolvedinCORETeameventsandactivities,contactDirectorofCampusMinistryColleenKuhlat(563)[email protected].

Discovery.Retreat.Teams–Teamsof25-30Lorasstudentsare formed and trained to facilitate day-long confirmation retreatsforhighschoolstudentsinvolvedinCatholicConfirmation preparation programs around the archdiocese ofDubuque.Fourretreatsaregiveneachyearfor80-90confirmation students each time. Contact Campus Minister DebbieGrossat(563)[email protected].

Service.Trip.Teams–Throughouttheyear,LorassponsorsapproximatelynineservicetripstovariouspartsoftheUnitedStates(CedarRapids,Chicago,NewJersey,NewOrleans,Washington,DC,Kentucky)andHaitiandHonduras.GroundedinthefoundationofCatholicSocialTeaching,teamsareselectedthroughanapplicationprocess open to all students; and are accompanied by astudentcoordinatorandafaculty,stafforalumnusaccompanyingadult.Ifyouareinterestedinapplyingforaservicetripteam,contactDirectorofCampusMinistryColleenKuhlat(563)[email protected].

Office of Worship“TheBridge”–100ChristtheKing–(563)588-7303–[email protected]

CommunalworshipiscentraltothelifeofCatholicChristians,andpeopleofanyfaithtraditionareinvitedandwelcometoparticipateasmuchastheyareable.OpportunitiesforthoseoffaithtraditionsotherthanCatholicareavailablethroughcontactswithlocalcongregations,andsomeon-campusevents.Allcampusworshipisalwaysopentoeveryoneandneedneitherpreparationnorregistration.CalltheLorasCollegeMassHotline(563) 588-7770 or call Office of Spiritual Life, (563) 588-7104,forthecurrentscheduleandlocations.Tobecomeinvolvedinanyofthefollowingliturgicalopportunities,contacttheDeanofCampusSpiritualLifeorLiturgyCoordinatorDavidSummersat(563)[email protected].

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Sunday Eucharist –ChristtheKingChapel8:00p.m.

Daily Eucharist –ChristtheKingChapelMonday,5:15p.m.Tuesday,5:15p.m.Wednesday,12:20p.m.and9:00p.m.(usuallyamore

casualcelebrationthanSunday,thesecelebrationsareagreatmid-weektimetogatherforfaith,fellowshipandrelaxation)

Thursday,5:15p.m.Friday,5:15p.m.

Daily Eucharistic Exposition and AdorationSt.JosephAdorationChapel(HoffmannHall)Monday-Thursday9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.Friday,9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Exposition, Benediction and ConfessionThursdays,9:00-10:00p.m.,ChristtheKingChapel

ReconciliationTheCelebrationofReconciliation(Confessions)takesplaceone-halfhourpriortoeveryweekdayandweekendMass,aswellasThursdaysduringtheHolyhourat9:00p.m.,inChristtheKingChapel.Individualscanalsoscheduleappointmentsifthosetimesarenotconvenient.Please call Office of Spiritual Life (563) 588-7104.

Advent/Lent Communal Reconciliation Services,seecurrentbulletin.

Worship.Team.–.Meetingbi-weekly,thisteamplansweekendworshipinadvance.ActivitiesincludestudyanddiscussionofweekendScripturereadings,brainstorminghomilythemesandtheirrelationshiptomusic.Includedintheplanningareanyseasonalcelebrations,selectionofliturgicalmusic,seasonalchapelenvironments,planningreconciliationservices,MorningPrayer,EucharisticAdoration,FallWelcomeMass,Homecoming,FamilyWeekend,BaccalaureateandothermajorliturgicalobservancesoftheCollege.Opentoeveryone,thisgroupisrunbytheDeanofSpiritualLifeandLiturgyCoordinatorwhoareassistedbytheHeadSacristan,astudentworker,andconsistsofstudentswithaninterestintheLiturgyorwhowishtolearnmoreaboutplanningWorship.TheWorshipTeamalsohastheresponsibilityofschedulingandtrainingLiturgicalMinisters.

Liturgical.Music.Ministry.–.Alargenumberofstudentmusiciansregularlyparticipateinaccompanying/leadingcongregational,instrumentalandvocalmusicforworshipatLorasCollege.Allinstrumentsandvoicesarewelcome!“TheChapelEnsemble”rehearsesweeklyforbi-weeklySundayLiturgies.PracticesforallotherMassesareheldanhourandahalfpriortothestartofWorship.Opentoanyoneofanytalent,abilityordenominationwhoiswillingtorehearseandpracticemusic.ContacttheLiturgyCoordinator,DavidJ.Summersforfurtherinformationat(563)588-7303,[email protected].

Liturgical.Ministries.–.WorshipatLorasCollegeisonthemove!Studentsareencouragedtobecomemoreactiveinthecelebrationsthroughtheirparticipationinliturgicalministries.OpportunitieswithintheSundayandweekdaycelebrationsoftheEucharistinclude:greeter/hospitality (welcome people to Loras worship); lector (proclaim Scripture readings); Eucharistic minister (assist in distributing Holy Communion); acolytes (serve in the sanctuary at the altar); sacristan (prepare vessels, hosts andwineforEucharisticcelebrations).Some(butnotall)oftheseministriesareopentopeopleofanydenomination.Contact the Liturgy Coordinator, David J. Summers to find outhowyoucangetinvolvedat(563)588-7303,[email protected].

Religious.Opportunities.for.Students.from.Other.Faith.Traditions.–.LorasCollegebelievesthateverypersonisspiritualanddeservesopportunitiestogrowinhis/herfaith.CurrentinitiativesoncampusareplanningeventsforotherChristianandnon-Christianstudents.Chapels/sacredspaceareavailableforrespectivetraditions.LorasCollegeiscommittedtothespiritualdevelopmentofallstudents,facultyandstaff.IfyouwouldlikemoreinformationaboutecumenicalorinterfaithinitiativesatLoras,orotherworshipopportunitiesinDubuque,contactDirectorofCampusMinistryColleenKuhlat(563)[email protected].

Spiritual.Direction.–.Offersanopportunitytojourneywithsomeoneindiscussingyourspirituallife.Usuallymeetingbi-weekly, participants bring their reflections from prayer andtheirconcernsofhowGodrelatestochallengesintheirlives.One-on-onemeetingswiththespiritualdirectorprovidealisteningear,aswellassomeonewithwhomthey







canbeaccountableintheirprayer/spirituallife.Notethatthisisnotacounselingsituation,normerelyanadvicesession.Contentofthemeetingsarisesfromtheparticipant’sprayerlifeandhis/herattemptstointegrateGodintohis/herpersonalexperience.Agreatexperienceforanyonewantingtogrowinhis/herfaithanddiscernGod’splaninlife.Opento anyone. Somewhat limited space—first come, first serve. Formoreinformation,contactDirectorofCampusMinistry,ColleenKuhlat(563)[email protected].

Religious.Vocations.Discussion.Group.–.Meetsmonthly,informallytodiscussquestionsregardingvowed,religiousandordainedministryintheChurch.The“no-strings-attached”approachletsindividualsexploretheirinterestsandconcernsregardingreligiousvocations.Variousopportunitiesforministryareexploredandtopicsrelatedtovocationaldiscernmentdiscussed.Mealsandsocialgatheringsprovidethecontextforsomegreatdiscussions.Opentomenandwomen-separatemeetingopportunitiesavailable.Formoreinformation,contactDeanofCampusSpiritualLifetheRev.WilliamJoensenat(563)588-7108orDirectorofCampusMinistry,ColleenKuhlat(563)588-7650.

Father.Ray.Herman.Peace.and.Justice.Center460AlumniCampusCenter–(563)588-7650

ThePeaceandJusticeCenterservesasafocusforsocialjusticeactivitiesontheLorascampus,aswellasconnectingwithjusticeadvocacyintheDubuquecommunity.EstablishedinthememoryofFr.RayHerman,anarchdiocesanpriestwhowasmartyredin1975asheministeredtothepoorinMorachata,Bolivia,theCenterservesasbotharesourcecenterandaprogrameffortwhichhelpstoremindtheLorascommunityofourcallandcommitmenttojustice,servingthepoor,andincreasingourawarenessofthesocialteachingsofthechurchonalllevels—local,nationalandglobal.

Father.Ray.Herman.Peace.and.Justice.Community.–.ThePeaceandJusticeCommunityisacampusgroupthatmeetsweeklytodiscusssocialjusticeissues,raiseglobalandlocalserviceandsocialjusticeawareness,advocateforpeaceandsponsorcharityandservice-relatedfundraisingprojects.Membersofthecommunityeducatethemselvesonglobalissuesrelatedtosocialjustice,inadditiontolearningmoreaboutthesocialteachingsofthechurch.PeaceandJusticemembersstrivetoactontheknowledgetheyhave,oftentakingpartinservingmealsatHopeHouse, the local Catholic Worker; engaging in peaceful demonstrations on and off campus; and taking part in campusclean-updays,aswellaseducatingothermembersofthecampuscommunityonsocialjusticeissues.Formoreinformation,ortogetinvolved,contactDavidMcDermott,PeaceandJusticeCoordinator,[email protected],or(563)588-7056.

FOCUS18Rohlman–(563)588-7044

An affiliate of the national program, the Loras FOCUS missionariesoffersmallgroupBiblestudiesoncampus,leadershiptraininginourone-on-onementoringprogram(discipleship)andhostvariouslargegroupevents.FOCUSiscommittedtohelpingstudentsgrowintheirrelationshipwithJesusChristandanunderstandingoftheCatholicfaith,whileprovidingencouragementinstudents’studies,sociallives,datingrelationshipsandmajorlifedecisions.TogetinvolvedinFOCUSactivities,contacttheFOCUSteamdirectorat(406)[email protected].




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Loras.Student.UnionTheLorasStudentUnion(LSU)isthestudentgoverningorganizationofLorasCollege.Thistri-cameralstructureincludestheCollegeActivitiesBoard(CAB),ResidenceHallAssociation(RHA)andStudentSenate.ThesethreebranchesworktogethertoenhanceandimproveallaspectsofcollegelifeforLorasCollegestudents,includingprogramming,governanceandresidencelife.Additionally,theLorasStudentUnionincludesthreeConstitutionalCouncilswhichconnectthethreebranchesandencouragecooperationandcollaborationbetweenallareasofgovernment.TheseCouncilsincludetheOrganizationalUnion(OU),ResidenceLifeProgrammingandtheStudentLifeCouncil.

Campus.PrideCampusPrideisforthoseatLoraswhowouldliketoseemoreschoolspiritandhigherattendanceatathleticevents(aswellasnon-athleticeventssuchasplays).CampusPridegotbiggerinthe’09-’10schoolyear,astheorganizationreceived$3,000fromtheStudentUnion.Themoneywasusedtopurchase“DuhawkNation”t-shirtsthatwerehandedouttothestudentstowearatevents.Theorganizationalsopurchaseda“DuhawkNation”bannerwhichwillbeplacedinthestudentsectionatathleticevents,andorganizedahalftimecompetitionatbasketballgames.Inthefuture,DuhawkNationlookstocontributemoreshirts,providemorememorabiliaforfansandgetstudentsmoreinvolvedwithevents,andmuch,MUCH,more.

College.Activities.BoardTheCollegeActivitiesBoard(CAB)isastudent-runorganization.CAB’sgoalistobringdiverseentertainment,speakers,movies,culturalactivitiesandnumerousothereventstocampus.CAB’sbudgetcomesfromstudentfees,soitiscommittedtohostingeventsthatstudentsvoiceinterestin.CABprovidesqualityactivitiesthroughouttheyearforthecampustoenjoy.CABhashiredpositionsaswellascommitteesconsistingofanyinterestedstudents.ParticipationinCABiswelcomeandencouraged!Formoreinformation, contact the CAB office at [email protected](563)588-7203orMicheleNaumanat(563)588-7731.

Residence.Hall.AssociationResidenceHallAssociation(RHA)isanorganizationthatrepresentsstudentslivingincampushousing,includingtraditionalandalternativehousing.ThemaingoalofRHAistounifyhallsandtoimprovecommunitylifeforresidentslivingincampushousing.RHAmembersrepresentstudentconcerns,provideprogramsandservices,helpbuildcommunityintheirhallsandacrosscampusandprovideleadershipopportunitiesatthelocal,regionalandnationallevels.RHAalsoworkstochangepolicyandtoimprovetheresidencehalls.Formoreinformation,contactResidenceLifeat(563)588-7137.

Student.SenateTheStudentSenateiscomprisedofstudentselectedbythestudentbody,includinganExecutiveBoardconsistingoftheStudentUnionPresident,VicePresident,JudicialChair,DirectorofCommunicationsandDirectorofFinancealongwiththePresidentsofCABandRHA.Italsoincludessevenrepresentatives and class officers from the senior, junior, sophomore and first year classes. Members of Student SenateworkthroughouttheyeartovoicetheneedsanddesiresofstudentsandworkwithallaspectsoftheCollegetoimproveLorasforthefuture.StudentSenateholdsultimatelegislativeauthorityinmatterspertainingtothestudentbody.Formoreinformation,calltheStudentUnionoffice at (563) 588-7115 or (563) 588-7242, email us at [email protected]#994.

Senior Class Officers LorasCollege’sseniorclassparticipatesinawidevarietyofactivitiesthroughouttheyear.Thisgroupofindividualsactivelyshapesthecampusenvironmentandprovidesastrong example of leadership and influence to the campus community.InadditiontoservingthestudentbodyasmembersoftheworkingStudentUnion,seniorclassofficers play a fundamental role in the graduation process. Senior class officers have the opportunity to work with administratorsandothergroupstocollaborateoneventssuchastheseniorclassdinner,theclassgiftandotherfundraisers.In addition to shaping the student body, senior class officers arealsodividedintovariousothercommitteessuchascampuspride,campusconcernsandmanyothers.Seniorclass officers are effective members of the student body.

Student Government






Theyencompassawidevarietyofbackgroundsandmajors,andstrivetoworktogethertoeffectivelychangetheLorasCommunityforthebetter.

Junior Class OfficersBeingamemberofthejuniorclassintheStudentUnionprovidesanexcitingopportunityforstudentswhowishtomakeadifferenceatLoras.Studentsattendbi-weeklymeetingswiththeentireStudentUnionandareexpectedtohavemeetingsconsistingonlyofjuniorclassrepresentativesduringthe“off”weeks.Asstated,juniorclassrepshavetheopportunitytomakeadifference.Forexample,inthe’09-’10schoolyearthejuniorclassrepresentativespassedaresolutiontogetmoreparkingsignsoncampus.Jointhejuniorclassifyouwishtomakeapositivedifference.

Sophomore Class Officers Being a sophomore class officer is a job that can be hard work,butatthesametimealotoffun.Senatorsengageinplanningclassactivitiesaswellasdoingarequiredserviceprojectandeducationaleventeachsemester.Doingeventssuchasthesenotonlyallowssophomorestogettoknoweachother,butitisagreatwaytogettoknowpeopleinthecommunitytoo.Inthepast,weraisedmoneyforSpecialOlympicsIowabyjoiningotherareafundraisersintheDubuquePolarPlunge.MembersalsoparticipatedinCropWalkwithintentionsofheighteningAmerica’sawarenessonhunger.Wehavealsosponsoredasophomoremovienightwithanicecreamsocialandco-sponsoredDionysia’sMini-Casino Night. As an officer of the sophomore class students canvoicetheiropiniononschooldecisions.Studentscanbecome an officer of the sophomore class by either being a senator or by taking a position as an officer, which includes president,vicepresidentandtreasurer.

First Year Class OfficersAs the incoming class of Loras College, the first year studentsattendmanyschoolsponsoredeventsinordertoknow the school better. The first year class officers plan andparticipateinmanydifferentactivitiesthroughouttheyear. Like all class officers, the first year class is required todoasocial,educationalandserviceprojecteachsemester. Some activities the first year class officers have planned in the past include a talent show, flower sale and all-campus social events. The first year officers work really hard to try and get many first year students involved in manydifferentactivitiesaroundcampus.AsmembersofStudent Government, class officers are also encouraged tovoicetheiropinionsonschooldecisionsandrepresenttheirclassmatesduringkeydebatesandmeetings.Firstyear class officers are voted on by their fellow first year classmatesinearlyfallandpositionsincludepresident,vicepresidentandtreasurer,aswellasfoursenatorpositions.This is a great opportunity for first year students to get involved,togettoknowyourclassmatesandhelpplanfunandinterestingactivities!

Student Government



Alumni Relations • 588-7170

Athletics • 588-7112

Beckman Hall • 588-7217

Binz Hall • 588-7290

Barnes & Noble Bookstore • 588-7130

Business Office • 588-7232

Byrne Oaks • 588-7065

Campus Crime Statistics Info • 588-7114

Campus Events • 588-7212

Campus Mailroom • 588-7730

Campus Ministry • 588-7650

Campus Pastor/Priest • 588-7108

Center for Experiential Learning • 588-7922

Clubs and Organizations • 588-7206

Counseling Center • 588-7024

Dining Services • 588-7295

Financial Planning • 588-7136

First Year Experience • 588-7113

Health Center • 588-7142 or 588-7540

Honors Program • 588-7893

Information Desk • 588-7100

Intercultural Programs • 588-7664

Kucera Center for Catholic Studies • 588-7966

Laptop Information • 588-4949

Library • 588-7189

Lynch McCarthy Apartments • 588-7137

Lynch Office of Disability Services • 588-7134

Math Lab • 588-7073

Planetarium • 588-7154

Registrar • 588-7106

Residence Life • 588-7137

Rohlman Hall • 588-7852

Safety and Security • 588-7114

Smyth Hall • 588-7146

Student Development - 588-7060

Student Employment • 588-7361

Student Handbook • 588-7137

Student Life • 588-7206

Technology Center • 588-4949

Visitation • 557-4068

Writing Center • 588-7402

Important Phone Numbers(All phone numbers in area code 563)

Web AddressPlease visit http://inside.loras.edu/StudentDevelopment/StudentLife/Pages/home.aspx

for additional information and resources.

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