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SOC building a new addition to the WTC Strategically located in the heart of the city

On December 18, Dean Don Heider, PhD, and his crew officially moved into the new School of Communication (SOC) building located at 51 E. Pearson, next to Lewis Towers and across from Baumhart Hall on the Water Tower Campus. The school occupies the first, second, and lower levels of The Clare. Classrooms, offices, and other facilities are located within the building, and a state-of-the- art convergence media lab that will be housed at ground level to attract pass- ersby is planned. “We’re in a great location—right in the heart of Chicago’s media and business market,” says associate dean Hannah Rockwell, PhD. “Our students have oppor- tunities here that would not be available to them in a small college town.” The sleek, new building complements the faculty’s forward-thinking, 21st-cen- tury mission and vision. All classrooms are electronically controlled, and computer labs are fully stocked with Apple technol- ogy. Best of all, students and faculty now share a central space that will give them a better sense of community. The new amenities were unveiled to the public at an open house on January 21. In March, the school will host a more formal event for community leaders, media personalities, and alumni.

Located at 51 E. Pearson, the School of Communication resides in the first, second, and lower levels of The Clare.

NEW LUMA EXHIBITS pg. 2 SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR APPOINTED pg. 3 IC PLUNGE pg. 7 Strategic plan takes shape

A team of faculty, staff, and students is formulating the initial outline of a strategic plan that will set Loyola’s course for the next five years. Following the 2004–2009 plan, which focused on increasing student enrollment and enhancing campus life, among other goals, the 2009–2014 stra- tegic plan will help University leadership hone in on a specific set of priorities. “A strategic plan allows us to distinguish between Redesigned Klarchek IC fourth floor what we might do and The newly remodeled fourth floor of the and faculty members are encouraged to reserve what we should do.” Klarchek Information Commons (KIC) is now the floor for their events. Additionally, student open and available for Loyola-related academic organizations may reserve the area at the dis- — John Frendreis, PhD, professor of events including meetings, lectures, and pre- cretion of the Library Administration. There is a political science and planning consultant sentations. Open throughout the year during minimum of 25 and a maximum of 150 people to the Office of the President regular KIC operation hours, the area offers required for events. both a podium and sound system. Loyola staff “There are many good ideas, but it’s important that we identify a set of critical  All reservation requests can be directed to Leslie Haas at [email protected] or 773.508.3949. tasks where we can devote a substantial portion of our time and energy,” says John Frendreis, PhD, professor of political sci- 2009–2010 tuition costs announced ence and planning consultant to the Office of the President. “A strategic plan allows us To continue to expand and enhance student activity fees also will increase by 3.9 to distinguish between what we might do academic programs, recruit the best fac- percent. and what we should do.” ulty to teach and conduct research, and In a letter to undergrads, President A broad outline will take shape in improve campus living and study spaces, the Garanzini explained the need for the increases, February, at which time members of the University’s Board of Trustees has approved an saying they are “necessary to meet our Strategic Planning Committee will look for increase of 4.0 percent, effective fall 2009, in expenses and obligations and to support addi- more input and reflection from the wider undergraduate tuition costs for the 2009–2010 tional financial aid for students, particularly University community. The goal is to have academic year. important in this time of economic hardship the strategic plan finished before being Other costs are rising as well, including and uncertainty.” submitted for final approval at the Board room rates, which will increase by an average In addition to undergrad tuition, graduate of Trustees meeting in June. of 3.0 percent, and meal plans, which will costs will increase as well. increase by an average of 5.5 percent. Full-time

 For details about tuition, fees, and room and board costs for the 2009–2010 academic year, visit LUC.edu/bursar.

OPENED JAN. 31

THE ETERNAL LIGHT OF EGYPT: JUST LIKE BEING THERE: New exhibits at LUMA The Photography of Sarite Sanders A Collection of Stereo Photography Looking for a winter escape that’s close to home? Contemporary photographer Sarite Drawn from the collection of Loyola Then don’t miss the four unique new exhibitions Sanders presents an extraordinary fi ne arts instructor James Jensen, collection of black and white photo- these images exemplify stereo pho- that opened to the public at the Loyola University graphs that capture the mysterious tography, an immensely popular phe- Museum of Art (LUMA) on Saturday, January 31. radiance and residual spirituality of nomenon at the turn of the 20th cen- Egypt’s ancient ruins. tury. Stereo photography enables two Three of the exhibits will be on view through Sunday, March 8, and slightly different images of the same The Eternal Light of Egypt will be on view through Sunday, May 10. subject to appear as a single, three- dimensional image when viewed through a stereoscope.

2 New Web portal gives students a leg up Save the Date The Undergraduate Admission office recently launched Next Stop: Loyola, a Web portal for newly admitted students. The portal is designed to give freshmen LAKE SHORE CAMPUS and transfer students access to important CCIH Film Series: Hitchcock’s North by Northwest information before arriving at Loyola and to help them get familiar with the February 19 Join the Joan and Bill Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage (CCIH) as University, the city of Chicago, and their 6:30 PM they host a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s future classmates. Crown Center 1959 thriller about running from unknown The site helps students familiarize Auditorium enemies with unknown intentions. A post- themselves with residence life, financial film discussion will be led by Elizabeth aid, new student orientation, and other Coffman, PhD, an associate professor vital parts of the first-year experience. in Loyola’s School of Communication. Students can also ask questions and The screening is part of the CCIH’s “Faith interact with current students and faculty in Focus” film series. Admission is free. through chats and threaded discussions. Contact the CCIH at [email protected] The Office of First Year Experience will also with any questions. use Next Stop extensively, preparing and supporting students as they begin their Loyola studies. In addition, the portal’s social networking feature will Women’s History Month Keynote: Vandana Shiva create a sense of community by helping students connect with other admitted students from around the country. March 11 Dr. Vandana Shiva, winner of the alternative Nobel Peace Prize (the Right Livelihood 7:30 PM Award) in 1993, will discuss, “Sustainability Mundelein Center and the Global Food Crisis.” Dr. Shiva is a Auditorium Loyola faculty member named dynamic, provocative thinker, and com- University’s sustainability director mentator on the environment, women’s issues, and international affairs. She is also Loyola’s Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy the author of numerous books, including has appointed James Eames, PhD, as its new sustainability Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, director. Eames, currently an instructor in Loyola’s Department and Peace and Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply. This event is of Natural Science, will be responsible for directing Loyola’s sus- open to the public and free of admission. tainability initiatives on both lakeside campuses and working to For more information, call Carol Coyne at incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. A former business 773.508.8430. owner and political consultant, Eames’s background includes more than 25 years of experience in the environmental field. More than a year ago, the University’s administration, along with Nancy Tuchman, PhD, director of CUERP, developed a sustainability task force to review WATER TOWER CAMPUS the University’s use of natural resources and make recommendations on how Conference: International Social Justice Program to reduce its carbon footprint. A key recommendation of the task force was to invest in the hiring of a knowledgeable sustainability director to lead Loyola’s February 21 University Ministry is hosting the short-term and long-term environmental efforts. Eames officially began his post 10:30 AM–2 PM International Social Justice Conference. as sustainability director on January 1, 2009. Kasbeer Hall, This conference will provide the schools 25 E. Pearson located on the Water Tower Campus with the opportunity to learn from each other about international academic programs that address social justice. For more information, please contact Michael Maher at [email protected].

MAYWOOD CAMPUS WESTERN NEOLITHIC IDOLS: LOCKING IT AWAY: Medical Students’ Distinguished Lecture Series Symbols of Fertility and Life Signs, Secrets, and Symbols of Keys A recent gift from father and son A fascinating collection that features February 16 This event features a lecture on Harlan J. and Aaron Berk, this exhibi- more than 135 historical keys and 5–6 PM “Climate Change: Human Health and tion contains over 100 examples of locks will be on display through a Leischner Hall, Healthy Solutions,” by keynote speaker Stargazers, or tiny stone sculptures generous donation from Patricia Brett Stritch School of Paul R. Epstein, MD, MPH, associate thought to be used in religious cer- Erens. Primarily European in origin, Medicine Building director of the Center for Health & emonies. Dating from 3000 B.C.E., the pieces date from the Roman Global Environment of Harvard Medical these pre-Cycladic fi gures come from Period, the Middle Ages, and the 18th School. A reception will follow the event. the Anatolia region of western Turkey and 19th centuries. Erens has col- For more information, contact Gay Lenz and Liliua. lected these treasures since the 1980s. at 708.216.3352 or [email protected].

3 In the media SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Fred Bryant Doing business a world away Professor, Psychology On December 8, Loyola’s Institute of Human Resources and Employment Relations “The fi rst party, there’s an excitement, Fred Bryant comment- (part of the School of Business Administration) hosted a seminar at the Water Tower a contrast between the ordinary way ing on holiday parties Campus, “Destination India: Opportunities and Strategies.” The event featured a of life and something that’s kind of and how taxing it can exciting and fresh and new…But if you be to attend them. prestigious panel of executives and experts from India and the United States. The go to two or three of these, it becomes discussion focused on the details of doing business in the booming and culturally part of a routine and it doesn’t have rich economy of India. that pizzazz.” Loyola professor Arup Varma served as moderator for the event and panelists

Crain’s Chicago Business | November 24, 2008 included Venu Gopal Vabbilisetty, Xavier Labour Relations Institute; Sunjay Jose, Xavier Labour Relations Institute; Jaitabh Jewel Sharma, Xavier Labour Relations Institute; and Padma Rangaswamy, senior associate at Language and Culture Worldwide, member of Art Lurigio the India Roundtable of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

“At the time the letter was written, the Art Lurigio discussing city’s Italian-American population was a newly discovered growing and Italian-Americans were Chicago Police Depart- ‘frozen out’ of political and patronage ment memo from 1923, jobs until the 1950s.” written and sent by then-police commis- SouthtownStar | December 2, 2008 sioner Michael Hughes.

John Pelissero Professor, Political Science

“Rod’s marriage to her is really what John Pelissero on the begins his political career. It was really career of Illinois Gover- Students from the Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) in Jamshedpur, India, visited Loyola as part of a through connections with his father- nor Rod Blagojevich and student exchange agreement between Loyola’s GSB and XLRI. While here, the students also attended the in-law’s infl uence that he got elected.” the infl uence of his wife, “Destination India: Opportunities and Strategies” event. Patricia Blagojevich. | December 11, 2008 Newly endowed chair in marketing named Bren Ortega Murphy Professor, School of Communication Loyola University Chicago’s School of Business Administration has appointed “In mainstream culture, it’s diffi cult Bren Ortega Murphy Clifford J. Shultz II, PhD, as its Kellstadt Chair in Marketing. Shultz comes by way of to deal with nuns without a habit… comments in this piece Arizona State University, where he served as professor and Marley Foundation chair. Joan Chittister, the Benedictine nun on the characterization As the new Kellstadt chair, Shultz will focus on his expertise in globalization, and author, has observed that many of nuns in fi lm, as well recovering economies, international and cross-cultural marketing, consumer behavior, people’s longing for the habit seems to as in real life. and macromarketing and public policy. be more about their own comfort than “There are enormous opportunities at Loyola,” says Shultz. “This University is well the good it would do regarding the positioned to advance its global leadership in a number of ways, and I look forward sisters’ actual work.” to working with the Loyola team to benefit students, the University, our local part- USA Today | December 14, 2008 ners in business and government, and the global stakeholders of marketing.” In addition to his research and teaching activities, he will introduce the Journal Bruce Boyer of Macromarketing and the International Society of Markets and Development, for which he serves as editor and president, respectively. Both are committed to scholarship Professor, School of Law at the interface of marketing and societal well-being, and complement Loyola’s Bruce Boyer appeared on CNN to discuss the case of Anna Mae Jesuit mission. He, a young child involved in a custody battle between her biological and foster parents.

CNN | December 18, 2008 SCHOOL OF LAW School of Law celebrates 100th anniversary with special gala

To honor a century of excellence in legal education       in the Jesuit tradition, the School of Law has planned an exciting semester of special events this spring. Headlining these events is the School of Law Centennial Gala, hosted by President Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., and Dean David Since 1908 Yellen, at the Field Museum on Saturday, February 28. A proud heritage...an ambitious future The black-tie celebration will include cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a special centennial video presentation featuring some of Loyola’s most dedicated law alumni, faculty, and students. In addition, a publication written by Professor Thomas Haney, with photos and highlights of the Loyola School of Law’s first 100 years, is being produced. Distribution of this publication is TBD.

4 JOHN FELICE CENTER

JFRC debuts recruitment Web site

The John Felice Rome Center has launched Web pages and this standout marketing piece a newly-designed Web site featuring multime- aimed at prospective students,” says John dia components, blogs, videos, photo galleries, Drevs, Web manager in University Marketing and live news feeds to attract prospective stu- and Communications. dents. The site’s design merges the University’s The original JFRC site remains intact, with a clean, contemporary online template with the few borrowed elements from the new external JFRC’s rustic, Old-World charm to complement site. The old site’s purpose is to serve students the design of the print brochure published this currently enrolled at the JFRC and to maintain past summer. the cohesive Web standards that allow our “The new site design is a seamless transi- University to speak with one dynamic voice. tion between the current internal University  Visit the new JFRC Web site at LUC.edu/rome.

Lights, camera, action: JFRC students film documentary As part of a summer film course, three largest Gypsy camp in Rome is just a short “The Gypsies of Monte students at the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC), ride from the Center. While the students were Alexandra Platt, James Kilton, and Charlie brainstorming film ideas, Todd Waller, JFRC Mario were suspicious Noell, spent four weeks filming a documentary associate director of student life, suggested a of our intentions.” about the Gypsies of Rome and the current visit to the camp. — Charlie Noell, JFRC student plight of Gypsies in . “It was clear on the first day that we were not The film’s inspiration came from events that welcome,” says Noell. “The Gypsies of Monte occurred in Italy last May, while students were Mario were suspicious of our intentions.” After Niente (I Am Nothing), one of seven films which beginning their summer sessions. An assailant spending more time at the camp, however, the premiered at the JFRC inaugural film festival. threw a Molotov cocktail into a Gypsy camp crew began to earn the residents’ trust. Sono Niente has been submitted to Cannes and in Naples, Italy, and the incident unleashed a The students traveled to the camp five days several other major film festivals as well. wave of anti-Gypsy sentiment across Italy. a week for four weeks, interviewing residents Unbeknownst to most at the JFRC, the and capturing their life. The result was Sono

Loyolan Profile Rose Ann Pastor | Assistant Dean, Career Management Services MEd, Counseling Psychology, Loyola University Chicago | MEd, Instructional Leadership, University of Illinois, Chicago BA, Italian and Spanish, University of Illinois, Chicago

How did you end up at Loyola? What is your favorite thing about working It’s been serendipitous! First, I’m a Loyola alum and at Loyola thus far? a Damen Award winner (this is how I returned to In an effort to be brief, I believe in the mission LUC as an employee). I met Dean Abol Jalilvand at of Loyola (that’s why I attended school here), and, the Founders’ Dinner, learned about the assistant under Father Garanzini’s leadership, I am very proud dean opportunity, and the rest is history. to be part of this outstanding institution.

What goals do you hope to accomplish as the new What advice do you have for Loyola students to assistant dean of Loyola’s business career center? prepare themselves for a successful career? My primary goal as assistant dean is to enhance My advice to students is that they need to learn the existing academic internship program, making how to manage their careers, and not only when it a more monitored process and creating more they are transitioning from school life to working interaction between employers and students. As life. They need to understand that this is a life-long part of this enhanced program, we’re introducing process that needs to be monitored and they need a “career portfolio” that will allow students to learn to develop a professional network and stay con- how to use this concept as part of their career nected. Looking for a job is their job, and they need management. In addition, we will be piloting a to take ownership of their lives. I strongly encour- “mentorship” program in the fall for School of age every SBA student to register with Career Business Administration (SBA) students. In the end, Management Services from the day they enter and most importantly, I’m committed to helping Loyola and stay connected with our department. students understand how to manage their careers over a lifetime.

5 Loyola students win 2016 Olympics video contest Loyola’s faculty

Two Loyola University Chicago students, and staff honored Chris Davis and Jamie McArthur, were recently In late November, the Loyola named winners of the “Why Chicago” Video community gathered in the Contest. Sponsored by the Chicago 2016 Olympic Simpson Multipurpose Room Committee, “Why Chicago” asked participants to to honor the winners of the produce videos that show why the city of Chicago 2008 Staff Recognition and should be chosen to host the 2016 Olympic and Excellence awards. These fi ve Paralympic Games. awards, which are sponsored Davis’s and McArthur’s video received the by Staff Council, honor the highest number of online votes among numerous professional contributions and submissions. As the winners, the students were quality service of our University interviewed by Zoraida Sambolin on WMAQ-TV’s staff with special public ac- NBC 5 News Today, and they will also travel to knowledgement for their con- Vancouver for a behind-the-scenes tour of prepa- tributions and exemplary work. rations for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. This year’s winners include:  To view the award-winning video, visit the “Why Chicago” Video Contest Web site at STAFF MEMBER Loyola students Chris Davis and Jamie McArthur www.chicago2016.org/contest.aspx. OF THE YEAR Susan Ries, PhD Assistant Dean, School of Business Giving back in a big way Administration

The Loyola community showed its generosity KAY EGAN during the recent holiday season by supporting (Person for Others) more than 200 people in need through the Loyola Joe Canino Gives program. Business Manager, The program asks Loyola students, faculty, Mission and Identity and staff to purchase items such as clothing, toys, books, and food for distribution to Chicago-area to STUDENT SERVICE Chicago (Person for Students) families through the Catholic Charities Sponsor-A- families Family and Toy Share programs. As in past years, Jack McLean Loyola departments and student groups worked Director of Student together to fulfill wish lists of items for families Leadership Development and children. Megan Barry, who coordinated the program “The Loyola community really wanted to be TEAM SPIRIT with Joe Canino and Kathy O’Sullivan of the Office generous, knowing that there were families out University Marketing of the Vice President for Mission and Ministry, there in need of having their spirits lifted,” says and Communications reported that 59 departments and student groups Barry. “This program reminds us that there are a participated in Loyola Gives. This represents an lot of good and important things going on at our RISING STAR increase over last year’s participation, despite the campuses, and that we have a lot we can offer Risë Nelson Burrow, MEd current uncertain economic times. our neighbors.” Coordinator, Student Retention and Academic Success

This Month Another Year Fun Fact

1964 | Loyola track graduate team member Tom Mercedes McCambridge O’Hara broke the (Class of ’37) won an Academy world record for fastest Award for Best Supporting mile on an indoor track Actress in 1949 for her role in on February 13, 1964 All the King’s Men. Following when he completed the awards, she returned to the mile in 3:56.6. the school to celebrate with He later went on to friends and professors. the 1964 Summer Olympics, where he made it into the semi-finals.

6 Show and Tell

Through the generous support of friends, family, and colleagues, students Taking the plunge, raised more than $15,000. making a difference On Saturday, December 6, Loyola’s Invisible Conflicts student organization, a group devoted to exposing conflicts that are often neglected by media and governments, held its annual IC Plunge fundraiser. This year approximately 60 volunteers braved the icy waters of Lake Michigan in 24° temperatures to raise money for the children of the Dwon Madiki Partnership, an organization in Uganda that assists 20 children each year by providing education mentors and creative outlets for artistic expression, and the Elimu Foundation, an organization working in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help children affected by war.

7 Blogging history blogs.luc.edu/inauguration

For those who couldn’t be in D.C. for the historic inauguration last month, Loyola and its multimedia hub, igNation, did their best to bring the festivities to you with InaugBlog. Readers were able to secure an insider’s view of the inauguration through bloggers Phil Nyden, director of the Center for Urban Research and Learning; Sarah Ritchie, a Loyola student and participant in the University Presidential Inaugural Conference; and staff and students from Loyola’s Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. In case you missed their updates, we’ve provided some highlights from their entries. “After having participated “This day reassured me in more than six anti-war that I can do anything demonstrations in D.C. I set my mind to over past decades, it was in this country if nice having something I work hard and positive to celebrate today.” focus on my goals.” — Phil Nyden — Aubrey Harrison

 To view all posts, visit blogs.luc.edu/inauguration.

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Academics Dean’s new book examines virtual life Living Virtually: Researching New Worlds, a collection of groundbreaking research on virtual worlds, edited by School of Communication Dean Don Heider, will be on sale in mid-February. Available for purchase on amazon.com and peterlang.com, this anthology brings together research from scholars in sociology, political science, education, informa- tion studies, psychology, communication, telecommu- nication, and journalism. In the book, researchers focus heavily on Linden Labs’s popular Second Life program, while also investigating other realms and bigger questions about virtual worlds.

Community Building a school and a community Less than a year old, the School of Communication is already making an impact in the Chicago com- munity. In the fall, Distinguished Journalist in Residence Don Wycliff, work- ing through the Chicago Public Schools partnership office, met with Juarez Community Academy High School administration to discuss partnership oppor- tunities between the school and Loyola. The first step Don Wycliff, Distinguished in the agreement included Journalist in Residence Wycliff attending a Juarez journalism class, where he lectured about the indus- try and took questions from students. Wycliff is also working to schedule time for the Juarez students to come to Loyola to observe a college class in person, and he has agreed to make arrangements for the students to meet with the editorial boards at the and Chicago Sun-Times.

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Faculty Faculty search continues Coinciding with the SOC’s building opening is the extensive search for faculty to teach students. This spring, the school will add four additional faculty members to teach advertising/PR and new media; broadcast journalism; information architecture, new media, and cybercultural studies; and broadcast and video production. The school has already added two esteemed adjunct faculty members. Brett Chase, of Crain’s Chicago Business, will teach a course on how communication industries work, and Dave McClendon, associate editor at Chi-Town Daily News, will teach reporting and writing.

Operations Big changes for WLUW NEW HOME AT WTC This summer, WLUW officially makes its move to the Water Tower Campus. The station, which has long been housed at the Lake Shore Campus, will take up residence in the third floor of the Terry Student Center. The station will keep a connection with the Lake Shore Campus through a satellite studio in Damen Hall.

NEW STATION MANAGER After a lengthy search, WLUW-FM has found its new leader. Danielle Basci assumed the role of general manager of the station in January. Recently, Basci worked in Chicago as a producer for Business Matters Radio, and prior to that, she served as an on-air host and producer in Kansas City at the local NPR affiliate KCUR-FM. She also served as station manager, host, and producer for KJHK-FM at Kansas Danielle Basci, General University. Her credentials Manager, WLUW-FM qualify her to lead WLUW as the station prepares to make its move to the WTC this summer. “I understand the types of issues that WLUW is facing, and I’m ready for the challenge,” says Basci. “While at KJHK I managed the relationship between the university and the station, coordinated a move into a new studio, trained volunteers in all departments, and led a staff of more than 150 student volunteers.” At Loyola, she will serve in a similar capacity, assuring that the station complies with FCC regula- tions, serving as a liaison for community members involved with the station, overseeing student involvement, and helping to develop a new chapter in WLUW’s history.