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May 1, 2009 Issue
Loyola closely monitors swine flu outbreak
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus have been identified in several U.S. states. Although no known cases of swine influenza have been discovered in Louisiana, health officials at Loyola University New Orleans are taking precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of everyone on campus.
University community invited to attend tribute ceremony to Qatar
The counselor for Qatar's embassy in Washington, D.C., Fahad Mohammed Kafoud, will visit Loyola University New Orleans' campus Wednesday, May 6, to meet with students who received scholarships from the $100 million Qatar Katrina Fund.
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance selects Class of 2011
Internationally renowned jazz artists Terence Blanchard, Gary Burton and Jimmy Heath have selected six outstanding young jazz musicians for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Class of 2011.
Mass Comm students win big at La. Press Association competition
Loyola's student newspaper, The Maroon, won eight awards at last Saturday's Louisiana Press Association 2008 Newspaper Competition, including two first-place honors for news and sports writing.
Dr. Michael Giorlando named Athletics Administrator of the Year
Loyola director of athletics and wellness Dr. Michael Giorlando has been named Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Athletics Administrator of the Year.
Chemistry students manufacture biodiesel
Three students from the College of Humanities and Natural Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans are receiving a lesson in energy conservation through a project that has them developing biodiesel from used vegetable oil.
John Biguenet debuts second drama in "Rising Water" trilogy
Loyola University New Orleans professor, playwright and novelist John Biguenet will debut the second drama in his "Rising Water" trilogy, "Shotgun," at Southern Repertory Theatre, May 6-31. Previews begin Wednesday, May 6, followed by opening night, Saturday, May 9.
Residential Life encourages students to donate reusable goods and textbooks
The Office of Residential Life will kick off a year-end recycling campaign on Friday, May 1, and is asking students to donate their reusable goods and old textbooks rather than tossing them in the trash.
KidsArt summer program returns
KidsArt, an art program for children ages 7 to 14, will return this summer at Loyola University New Orleans. This year's session will be held July 13-24, in St. Mary's Hall, located on Loyola's Broadway campus.
Loyola ranks high for undergraduate study abroad
Loyola University New Orleans is ranked among 120 colleges and universities nationwide with the highest percentages of undergraduates who study abroad, according to the Open Doors report.
Loyola theatre students and professor perform at Le Chat Noir
C. Patrick Gendusa, assistant professor of theatre arts, and former and current students from the theatre program at Loyola University New Orleans, will perform in Steve Major's original screenplay, "My Baby's Daddies."
Instructions for faculty and staff participating in commencement
Loyola University New Orleans will hold its Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, May 8, and its 98th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at the Louisiana Superdome. The College of Law will hold its Graduation Mass and commencement on Friday, May 15 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Please read further for instructions for faculty and staff participating.
Graphic design students showcase works at Canary Gallery
Graphic design students at Loyola University will be featured in an exhibit, "Future 5," in May, at the Canary Gallery.
Loyola track wraps up season at Golden Eagle Classic
The Loyola University track and field team finished their outdoor season by participating in the Golden Eagle Classic on April 25 at the University of Southern Mississippi.
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