LORAS COLLEGE | 1450 Alta Vista St. | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 800-245-6727 Directory of Involvement Opportunities - 2011-2012 Table of Contents Welcome.............................................................................. 2 About Student Organizations ............................................ 3 Don’t Miss Campus Fest!................................................... 3 Academic Organizations.................................................... 4 Accounting Club........................................................... 4 Advertising and Marketing Association ........................ 4 American Chemical Society Student Affiliates ............. 4 Association for Computing Machinery ......................... 4 Athletic Training Club ................................................... 4 Delta Epsilon Sigma .................................................... 4 Economics Club ........................................................... 5 Engineering and Physics Club .................................... 5 Financial Management Association ............................. 5 Future Educators of Loras College .............................. 5 Health Science Club .................................................... 5 Loras Alternative Dispute Resolution Society .............. 5 Loras College Mediation Team .................................... 5 Loras College Mock Trial ............................................. 6 Loras College Moot Court Team .................................. 6 Loras Philosophy Club ................................................. 6 Loras Students for Inclusive Education ....................... 6 Mathematics Club ........................................................ 6 Paideia ......................................................................... 6 Phi Beta Lambda ......................................................... 7 Physical Education & Sports Studies Majors Club ...... 7 Social Work Club ........................................................ 7 St. Thomas More Pre-Law Society .............................. 7 Writers Ink.................................................................... 7 Athletic and Recreational Groups..................................... 8 Duhawk Cheerleaders ................................................. 8 Duhawk Dancers ........................................................ 8 Intramurals .................................................................. 8 Judo Club..................................................................... 8 Loras Cycling Club....................................................... 8 Loras Hockey Club ..................................................... 8 Loras Ultimate Club (LUC) Duhawks ........................... 9 Student Athlete Advisory Committee ........................... 9 Varsity Athletics............................................................ 9 Honorary Organizations..................................................... 9 Guild of St. Genesius ................................................... 9 Psi Chi ......................................................................... 9 Leadership Development ................................................. 10 LEAD 4 LORAS ......................................................... 10 Other Opportunities ................................................... 10 Media and Publications.................................................... 10 KLCR ........................................................................ 10 LCTV (Loras College Television) ............................... 10 The Limestone Review .............................................. 11 The Lorian ................................................................. 11 Purgold ..................................................................... 11 Performing Arts Groups .................................................. 11 Loras Bands............................................................... 11 Loras Choirs .............................................................. 12 Loras Players ............................................................. 12 Special Interest Groups ................................................... 12 Alpha Phi Omega....................................................... 12 Alpha Sigma Alpha .................................................... 12 Dance Marathon ........................................................ 12 Duhawks for Life ........................................................ 13 Future Young Professionals of Loras College............ 13 Habitat for Humanity .................................................. 13 Literary Society .......................................................... 13 Loras College Daughters of Isabella.......................... 13 Loras College Invisible Children ................................ 14 Loras College Knights of Columbus .......................... 14 Loras Democrats ....................................................... 14 Loras Republicans .................................................... 14 Loras Environmental Action Forum ........................... 14 Loras Intercultural Student Association .................... 15 OVE+R ...................................................................... 15 Religious Studies Club............................................... 15 The Alliance ............................................................... 15 UNICEF at Loras College .......................................... 15 Campus Spiritual Life....................................................... 16 Office of Campus Spiritual Life .................................. 16 Campus Ministry ........................................................ 16 Office of Worship ....................................................... 16 Father Ray Herman Peace and Justice Center ......... 18 FOCUS ...................................................................... 18 Student Government ........................................................ 19 Loras Student Union .................................................. 19 Campus Pride ............................................................ 19 College Activities Board ............................................. 19 Residence Hall Association ....................................... 19 Student Senate .......................................................... 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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.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.
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].
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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.
nottoattendlawschool- Helpmemberschoosewhichlawschoolstoapply- Decodethelawschooladmissionsprocess- Expose members to various legal fields and introduce
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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.
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.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.
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.
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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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.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.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].
The.AllianceThemissionofTheAllianceistoprovidestudentsfromtheDubuquecommunityandLorasCollegewithaplacetomeetandtalkaboutissuesrelatingtosexualorientation.Our goals include fighting prejudice and discrimination, meetingtheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinaddressingissuesrelatedtosexualorientationandanti-gay
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].
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].
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.
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].
Spiritual.Direction.–.Offersanopportunitytojourneywithsomeoneindiscussingyourspirituallife.Usuallymeetingbi-weekly, participants bring their reflections from prayer andtheirconcernsofhowGodrelatestochallengesintheirlives.One-on-onemeetingswiththespiritualdirectorprovidealisteningear,aswellassomeonewithwhomthey
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].
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.
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.
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
21LORAS COLLEGE | 1450 Alta Vista St. | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 800-245-6727
Directory of Involvement Opportunities - 2011-2012
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