Packport

Greetings and Welcome!

This is your personal Packport, which will guide you through the first 6 weeks of life at Loyola!  Attending Packport sponsored programs will expose you to everything Loyola has to offer and make you eligible for discounts and free-bees! We hope you find this as a useful tool as you begin to learn more about Loyola and make connections with those around you!

Welcome to the Pack,

The Loyola Packport Team

 

Rules of the Packport

How to use your Packport:

1.     Browse your Packport for great campus events!

2.     Bring your Packport to every event and get it stamped by a Packport rep!

3.     Attend 3 or more events each week and claim your prize! 

4.     Attend 12 or more events during the next 6 weeks and be entered to win BIG prizes at the Packport BBQ on October 9^th!

 

WEEKLY GIVE AWAYS!

August 29-September 4

Present your Packport with 3 or more stamps to a Smoothie King cashier and receive $1 off any Smoothie. One time use only. Offer expires Sunday, September 4^th.

 

September 5-September 11

Present your Packport with 3 or more stamps to a Community Coffee cashier and receive a FREE regular coffee. One time use only. Offer expires Sunday, September 11^th.

 

September 12- September 18

Hang out in your Res Hall room between 8-9pm on September 12^th and a FREE Maroon Platoon Tee-Shirt will be delivered to your door by an official Wolfpack Athlete! Commuter Students: You can pick up your shirt from The Office of Co-Curricular Programs.

 

September 19-September 25

Present your Packport with 3 or more stamps to a Flambeaux cashier and receive a FREE beverage with any sandwich purchase. One time use only. Offer expires Sunday, September 25^th.  

 

September 26-October 2

Present your Packport with 3 or more stamps to a Loyola Bookstore cashier and receive 10% of your total purchase. One time use only, normal exclusions apply. Offer expires Sunday, October 2^nd.

 

October 3-October 9

Present your Packport with 3 or more stamps to a La Divina cashier and receive a FREE small cup of gelato with the purchase of any Panini or salad. One time use only. Offer expires Sunday, October 9^th.  

 

 

Schedule

Week of August 29-September 4

August 29
8am-4pm Ask Me Tent, Danna Student Center Front Porch
Visit the Ask Me table at the front of the Danna Center to help you find your way on campus and to get your questions answered at the start of the year. Sponsored by the OCP

1:15-2pm Know Your Limits, Audubon Room
How much do you know about alcohol, and how it could affect your health and potential while in college? This program will point out the short and long term affects of alcohol and how alcohol can inhibit your success at college if you let it take control. Sponsored by the UCC

5pm Music Industries Forum, Nunemaker

August 30
8am-4pm Ask Me Tent, Danna Center Front Porch
Visit the Ask Me table at the front of the Danna Center to help you find your way on campus and to get your questions answered at the start of the year. Sponsored by the OCP

10:30-11am Staying Well in the Res Halls, Octavia Room
Living the Res Hall life is a great opportunity to gain lots of friends. It is also a great opportunity to be exposed to various health issues. This presentation given by Student Health Services provides great tips on staying healthy while living in the Residential Halls. Sponsored by the UCC

1-2pm More About You, Learn Lab
In the first StrengthsQuest workshop, students analyze the results of their StrengthsQuest report, as well as discuss their reflections with other students. Students will become more familiar with their top 5 themes of talent and the overall philosophy of StrengthsQuest.

12:45pm &
1:30pm Sports Complex Open House, Sports Complex

8pm Chat with the Chaplains- Carrollton, Buddig, and Biever Hall Lobbies
A Res What? Res Chaplains are available to help you transition to your new home! Come meet the Res Chaplains in your building and enjoy free food while you are at it!

August 31
11-1pm Wolfpack Wednesday Spirit Day, Danna Student Center Front Porch
Show everyone that you are Part of the Pack! Everyone on campus is encouraged to wear a Loyola shirt to show their Wolfpack pride. If you don't have Loyola apparel yet, the Loyola Bookstore carries a wide variety of items. Go Wolfpack! Sponsored by the OCP

8pm Chat with the Chaplains- Cabra Hall Lobby
A Res What? Res Chaplains are available to help you transition to your new home! Come meet the Res Chaplains in your building and enjoy free food while you are at it!

September 1
12-2pm Student Organization Fair, Peace Quad
Not sure how to get involved? See what fits you at the fair. Meet representatives from student organizations including sports clubs, service organizations, student government, and more. Sponsored by the OCP
12:45pm &
1:30pm Sports Complex Open House, Sports Complex

1-2pm Walk it Out, Audubon Park: Meet in the Horseshoe
Feeling any stress now that you are at college? Did you know physical exercise is a great natural way to relieve it? Walk it out will help with this. Enjoy walking through the peaceful and green Audubon Park. Walk for 30 minutes, followed by a 15 minute reflection. Sponsored by the UCC

4-6pm Center or International Education Welcome Reception, Mercy Hall 301

5-8pm Get Your Roll On!, Orleans Room : REMOVE

6-7pm Dollars and Sense, Monroe Library Living Room
Dollars and Sense is a student-led program to teach you how to manage your money, understand your tuition bill, and plan ahead for the cost of being a college student in New Orleans.

8pm I Have a Roommate: Now What!?, Buddig Hall 12th Floor
Is this your first time sharing a room? Or maybe you are just a tad nervous about sharing a room with someone you don’t know! Either way, you are not alone! This program can help ease your mind about the common myths and facts about college roommates. Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life

September 2
9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Kick off the year with the first Loyola Late Night of the fall starting at 9:00pm. Check out http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs for more details.

September 3
9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Kick off the year with the first Loyola Late Night of the fall starting at 9:00pm. Check out http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs for more details.

September 4
10:45am-2pm University Programming Board Excursion to Audubon Zoo, Sign up with UPB for tickets
Get to know New Orleans with the first NOLA Excursion of the year to the Audubon Zoo. Sponsored by the University Programming Board you can sign up for tickets at the front of the Danna Center on September 1 & 2 while supplies last.

Week of September 5-September 11

September 5
5pm Labor Day BBQ, Residential Quad
Join us on the Res Quad for a Labor Day cook out with live music, food and a quintessential New Orleans dessert- Snow Balls! Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association

9pm Movie in the Res Quad, Residential Quad
Dress comfy and pull out the blankets and lawn chairs. Tonight we will watch a movie in the Res Quad! Movie:TBA! Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association

September 6
12:45pm Sports Complex Open House, Sports Complex

1-2pm Secret of Your Success, The Mushroom-Buddig Hall
Sometimes it’s hard to see our themes of talent in action. The Secret of Your Success workshop will focus on a successful event and ask students to critically think about how their strengths attributed to their success. Students will also be able to discuss with peers and facilitators.

1:15pm Intramural Sports Info Session, Sports Complex

6:30-8:30pm First Open LUCAP Meeting (Loyola University Community Action program), Miller 114

8pm Mind, Body, Spirit Connection, Buddig Hall Mushroom

September 7
8-10am Commuter ‘On the Go’ Breakfast, Peace Quad
We invite all students living off campus to pick up coffee and donuts on your way to class. This will give you a chance to meet other commuter students and staff from the Office of Student Affairs and Co-Curricular Programs. You can also pick up your copy of the On-the-Go Commuter Newsletter.

5-8pm EKSPOZITË FJALA EXHIBITION Opening Reception, Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery

7pm Sorority Recruitment Info Session, Buddig Hall 12th Floor
Sorority Recruitment will be held September 21-26. Attend this informational session to learn what to expect from Sorority Recruitment, how to register, and meet representatives from the four Panhellenic chapters at Loyola.

7:30pm CLC Open House, Magis Lounge-Bobet Hall

September 8
12:45pm Sports Complex Open House, Sports Complex

1-2pm Walk it Out, Audubon Park-Meet in the Horseshoe
Feeling any stress now that you are at college? Did you know physical exercise is a great natural way to relieve it? Walk it out will help with this. Enjoy walking through the peaceful and green Audubon Park. Walk for 30 minutes, followed by a 15 minute reflection. Sponsored by the UCC

1:15pm Club Sports Info Session, Sports Complex

7-10pm NFL Season Opener: Greenbay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints, Satchmos
Who Dat?! Kick off the 2011 football season with the NFL opener between the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers. Show your spirit and be part of the Who Dat Nation!

September 9
4-6pm Greek BBQ, Residential Quad, All are welcome!
Join Loyola's 14 Greek organizations for a Welcome BBQ for first-year students. This is a great opportunity to meet Greek students, learn more about their organizations, and start deciding if you want to Geaux Greek.

9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Check out the details for the Loyola Late Night at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs

September 10
8am Loyola Wolfpack Invitational: Cross Country, Lafreniere Park

9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Check out the details for the Loyola Late Night at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs

Week of September 12- September 18

September 12
1:15-2pm Know Your Limits, Octavia Room
How much do you know about alcohol, and how it could affect your health and potential while in college? This program will point out the short and long term effects of alcohol and how alcohol can inhibit your success at college if you let it take control. Sponsored by the UCC

5pm Music Industries Forum, Nunemaker

9pm Laundry 101, Biever Hall Laundry Room
Did you know the Res Halls have free laundry!? Great! Now…how do I actually do laundry? No fear, we will teach everything you need to know about washing and drying everything from your favorite jeans to your old socks. Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life

September 13
10:30-11am Staying Well in the Res Halls, Octavia Room
Living the Res Hall life is a great opportunity to gain lots of friends. It is also a great opportunity to be exposed to various health issues. This presentation given by Student Health Services provides great tips on staying healthy while living in the Residential Halls. Sponsored by the UCC

11:30-2pm Wellness Expo, St. Charles Room

12:30-1:30pm Writing and Effective Resume, Multimedia II - Monroe Library
Whether you are looking for a part-time or full-time job, internship, or applying to graduate school, you will need a professional resume. Attend the Career Development Center’s Resume Writing Workshop to learn the basic structure of a resume, receive tips to make yours stand out from the competition, and learn how to avoid common mistakes that can derail your efforts. Sponsored by the CDC

1-2pm Talent to Strength, Learn Lab
We are given our top 5 themes of talent, but how do we turn those into actual strengths? Students will learn how to intentionally use their themes of talent in their academic, social and professional lives, as well as practice turning their talents into strengths.

5-8pm El Toro, Orleans Room
Join Dining Services for a night in Spain! We will feature Spanish menus throughout the dining room to celebrate this country’s exquisite cuisine!

7pm Women’s Volleyball Home Opener vs. Millsaps, The Den-Sports Complex

September 14
5-6pm Study Abroad 101, Monroe Library- Multi Media II

6-7pm Dollars and Sense, Library Living Room
Dollars and Sense is a student-led program to teach you how to manage your money, understand your tuition bill, and plan ahead for the cost of being a college student in New Orleans.

8pm Tackling Allergies in New Orleans, Biever Hall TV Lounge

September 15
11:30am Mass of the Holy Spirit, Holy Name of Jesus Church

12:45-2pm Careers in Environmental Science, Audubon Room
Many labor market experts predict that environmental industries will be a major source of new jobs in the next decade. Learn from a panel of experts the multiple career paths in environmental science, discover opportunities to gain valuable career related experience and witness how your major can translate to career success. Sponsored by the CDC.

1-2pm Walk it Out, Audubon Park- Meet in the Horseshoe
Feeling any stress now that you are at college? Did you know physical exercise is a great natural way to relieve it? Walk it out will help with this. Enjoy walking through the peaceful and green Audubon Park. Walk for 30 minutes, followed by a 15 minute reflection. Sponsored by the UCC

5-8pm: Get your Roll On Event in Satchmo’s
Join us for the Grand Opening of AFC Sushi’s new restaurant on Loyola’s campus. Join us in Satchmo’s for this lively, interactive event where you can learn how to roll your own sushi!

8pm The Newly Roomie Game, Buddig Hall 12th Floor
It’s been a couple of week, how well do you know your roommate? Compete with other roommate pairs to see who knows their roomie then best! Start prepping early, the competition can get fierce! Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life

September 16
3:30pm Third Friday: Sponsored by the University Programming Board, Residential Quad
Celebrate Third Fridays with the University Programming Board! Enjoy food, music, and more on the Res Quad.

9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Check out the details for the Loyola Late Night at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs

September 17
7:30pm An Evening of Verdi and Wagner, Roussell Hall

9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Check out the details for the Loyola Late Night at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs

Week of September 19- September 25

September 19
5pm Music Industries Forum, Nunemaker

September 20
12:30-1:30pm Interviewing for Success, Multimedia II Monroe Library
You got the interview; do you know how to ace it? Let us share the skills, tips, and insider hints for interviewing in this competitive job market. Learn about the different types of interviews, proper etiquette, what to wear, what to bring, how and when to follow up, and much more. It's competitive out there. Let us coach you so you can beat the competition! Sponsored by CDC

1:15-2pm Stress and Anxiety: Finding Balance as a Busy Student, Audubon Room
Transitioning to college has a lot of changes! With these often times comes with a lot of stress. This program, presented by the University Counseling Center, can help find ways to lower the stress by identifying and using the tools you have. Sponsored by the UCC

1-2pm Barriers and Shadows, Learn Lab
Our strengths are not always seen as positives by others. Students will learn about the “shadow side” of their strengths, and consider how their strengths can be perceived. Students will also discuss how they can be a strengths enabler for others.

8pm Let’s Talk About Sex, Buddig Hall 12th Floor

September 21
5-8pm Taste of New Orleans, Orleans Room
Dining Services will feature famous New Orleans recipes created by local Chefs and served at restaurants here in the city! Please join us for this exciting, new event!

September 22
1-2pm Walk it Out, Audubon Park- Meet in the Horseshoe
Feeling any stress now that you are at college? Did you know physical exercise is a great natural way to relieve it? Walk it out will help with this. Enjoy walking through the peaceful and green Audubon Park. Walk for 30 minutes, followed by a 15 minute reflection. Sponsored by the UCC

8pm Beat the Freshman 15, Buddig Hall Mushroom

Sept. 23-25 Freshman Retreat, Fountainebleau State Park- Sign up with Mission and Ministry

Week of September 26-October 2

September 26
1:15-2pm Know Your Limits, The Learn Lab- Danna Student Center
How much do you know about alcohol, and how it could affect your health and potential while in college? This program will point out the short and long term effects of alcohol and how alcohol can inhibit your success at college if you let it take control. Sponsored by the UCC

5pm Music Industries Forum, Nunemaker

September 27
10:30-11am Staying Well in the Res Halls, The Learn Lab- Danna Student Center
Living the Res Hall life is a great opportunity to gain lots of friends. It is also a great opportunity to be exposed to various health issues. This presentation given by Student Health Services provides great tips on staying healthy while living in the Residential Halls. Sponsored by the UCC

12:30-1:30pm Preparing for Fall Career Expo, Multimedia II Monroe Library
The Fall Career Expo is Wednesday, October 4 in the Superdome. Do you know what to do to present yourself to the employers and be remembered? How do you act? What do you say? What do you bring? What do you wear? Answers to these questions and tips for successful career fair participation will be shared at the Preparing for the Fall Career Expo Workshop. Whether you are looking for leads on full-time employment or internship opportunities, come and learn how to make the most of your time at the fair. Fall Career Expo is open to ALL students and ALL class standings. Sponsored by the CDC

12:30-2pm Emerging Leaders Group 1, Session 1, Learn Lab Danna Student Center: Please Register with the Office of Co-Curricular Programs
The Emerging Leader experience will help you enhance the leadership skills necessary to be successful at Loyola and beyond. Emerging Leaders is an eight-week leadership and service program. Meet other first-year students, learn from current campus leaders, and begin your leagacy of leadership at Loyola. Registration is required at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/leadership-development. Groups will be limited to 25 students each.

5-6:30pm Dig this Gig- Find Your Dream Job or Invent it, Audubon Room
Are you still trying to decide what you want to be when you grow up? Laura Dodd, New Orleans native and author of Dig this Gig, will be sharing tips and advice on finding work that is meaningful, engages your soul and makes you feel alive. A book signing will follow presentation. Sponsored by the CDC

7pm Home Volleyball Game vs. University of Mobile, The Den, Sports Complex

September 28
5-8pm Uptown Campus Dining Mixer, Orleans Room
Join the Student Government Association’s from both Tulane and Loyola for a Second Line across Ferret Street! Want to learn more about the campus across the street and the dining options available to all Loyola students? Please join us for this festive event that introduces Loyola students to the dining options available on Tulane’s campus. Then Second Line your way back to LU’s campus to show off your dining establishments to the Tulane students!

September 29
1-2pm Walk it Out, Audubon Park- Meet in the Horseshoe
Feeling any stress now that you are at college? Did you know physical exercise is a great natural way to relieve it? Walk it out will help with this. Enjoy walking through the peaceful and green Audubon Park. Walk for 30 minutes, followed by a 15 minute reflection. Sponsored by the UCC

1-2pm Strengths for your Studies, Learn Lab
Donald Clifton, creator of StrengthsQuest states that individuals will gain much more focusing their effort on their talents instead of trying to fix our weaknesses. In this workshop, students will discuss and plan academic strategies that utilize their individual strengths to be successful for the academic year.

5-6:30pm Emerging Leaders Group 2, Session 1, Learn Lab Danna Student Center: Please Register with the Office of Co-Curricular Programs
The Emerging Leader experience will help you enhance the leadership skills necessary to be successful at Loyola and beyond. Emerging Leaders is an eight-week leadership and service program. Meet other first-year students, learn from current campus leaders, and begin your legacy of leadership at Loyola. Registration is required at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/leadership-development. Groups will be limited to 25 students each.

September 30
All Day Family Weekend Registration: Show up at the registration table with your family and receive a stamp!

1-3pm Loyola Programs Study Abroad Fair, Peace Quad

8:30pm NPHC: “The Switch Up”, $3 Admission, Roussel Hall
"The Switch Up" is an entertaining competition by the National Pan-Hellenic Council incorporating music, dancing, and stepping. Different chapters on campus perform signature steps and dance moves of their fellow Greek organizations - sororities perform as fraternities, and vice versa. "The Switch Up" is the closing event of NPHC week which showcases their service and scholarship through Unity.

October 1
9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Check out the details for the Loyola Late Night at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs

October 2
11:30am Jazz Brunch, Orleans Room
Introduce your parents to the quintessential New Orleans dining experience right here on campus! Join Dining Services and Student Affairs as we celebrate Parent’s Weekend with a New Orleans Jazz Brunch. We will feature specialty New Orleans menus throughout the Orleans Room and live Jazz music while you dine.

Week of October 3-October 9

October 3
10am-4pm Rapid Resume Review, Career Development Center
Need help with your resume before the Fall Career Expo? Have your resume reviewed by a career coach. Rapid Resume Reviews will be held in the Career Development Center from 10 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sponsored by the CDC

5pm Music Industries Forum, Nunemaker

8pm Dorme’: Cooking in the Res Hall, Buddig Hall 12th Floor Kitchen
Not sure how to prepare meal, use an oven, stove or microwave? Learn tricks of the trade with Sodexo’s head Chef, Scott Goodstal!

October 4
12:30-2pm Emerging Leaders Group 1, Session 2, Learn Lab Danna Student Center: Please register with the Office of Co-Curricular Programs
Begin your legacy of leadership at Loyola! This is the second session of the Emerging Leaders Program. Registration is required at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/leadership-development. Groups will be limited to 25 students each.

1:15-2pm Stress and Anxiety: Finding Balance as a Busy Student, Octavia
Transitioning to college has a lot of changes! With these often times comes with a lot of stress. This program, presented by the University Counseling Center, can help find ways to lower the stress by identifying and using the tools you have. Sponsored by the UCC

7pm Home Volleyball Game vs. Dillard, The Den, Sports Complex

October 5
8-10am Commuter “On the Go” Breakfast, Peace Quad
We invite all students living off campus to pick up coffee and donuts on your way to class. This will give you a chance to meet other commuter students and staff from the Office of Student Affairs and Co-Curricular Programs. You can also pick up your copy of the On-the-Go Commuter Newsletter.

6-7pm Dollars and Sense, Library Living Room
Dollars and Sense is a student-led program to teach you how to manage your money, understand your tuition bill, and plan ahead for the cost of being a college student in New Orleans.

October 6
1-2pm Walk it Out, Audubon Park-Meet in the Horseshoe
Feeling any stress now that you are at college? Did you know physical exercise is a great natural way to relieve it? Walk it out will help with this. Enjoy walking through the peaceful and green Audubon Park. Walk for 30 minutes, followed by a 15 minute reflection. Sponsored by the UCC

1-2pm One Key Question, Learn Lab
According to the Gallup Organization, individuals who focus and use their strengths are not only more energized, but successful. The workshop will focus on individual needs when it comes to a career. Knowing more about yourself and your strengths can be helpful in selecting a career that you find fulfilling and energizing.

5-6:30pm Emerging Leaders Group 2, Session 2, Learn Lab Danna Student Center: Please register with the Office of Co-Curricular Programs
Begin your legacy of leadership at Loyola! This is the second session of the Emerging Leaders Program. Registration is required at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/leadership-development. Groups will be limited to 25 students each.

8pm “In the Blood” Theatre Performance, Lower Depths Theatre

October 7
9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Check out the details for the Loyola Late Night at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs

October 8
9pm Loyola Late Night, St. Charles Room
Check out the details for the Loyola Late Night at http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/loyola-late-night-programs

October 9
5pm PACKPORT BBQ!, Residential Quad
The final event for your 6 Week Packport! Celebrate a successful transition into your first few weeks at Loyola with a BBQ full of music, fun, and large prize raffles!