
Graduate Student Newsletter
Loyola Graduate Student Organization
February, 2025
Welcome to a new semester!
If this is your first semester at Loyola, your Graduate Student Organization (GSO) offers you the warmest of welcomes. And if you are continuing, way to go! Remember that you are automatically members of the GSO: we are here to help you learn about services that are available for us, and to build relationships in our graduate community.
Writing Support for Graduate Students!
Need support with your graduate-level writing? The Loyola Writing Center's doctoral-level tutors are here to help! Our experienced PsyD tutors can assist with everything from brainstorming and drafting to organization, formatting, and final polishing
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We're offering convenient online consultations through WCOnline, plus two exciting virtual workshops this semester:
- "Time Management/Procrastination" (Feb 26 @ 10am)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2182773956 - "Grad-level Presentations using Canva" (Feb 10 @ 3pm)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89896036952
Getting started is easy: Register at loyola.mywconline.com, select a time that works for you, and book your appointment. Our tutors are ready to support your academic success through personalized, one-on-one consultations.
Questions? Email us at lwc@loyola.edu or visit loyola.edu/department/writing-center
University Climate Survey
Take time to complete the survey this month
This survey is designed to assess how the Loyola community experiences or current campus climate, and is part of the university strategic plan. Several "Survey Cafes" are planned this month which offer food and drink and an opportunity to complete the survey together. Incentives for completing the survey include a raffle for free campus parking for a year, an Apple watch, or a Loyola sweatshirt!
Nutrition Counseling Available
Our campus dietitian, Maryellen Hauver, RDN, LDN, is available to meet with students in-person or virtually to assist with:
- Dietary restrictions, such as food allergies
- General wellness
- Disordered eating
- Sports nutrition
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Diabetes
* She does not provide counseling for weight loss
For more information and to schedule an appointment click the button below.
Funding Available through Education for Life
The "Education for Life Committee" invites grant proposals for programs and ideas that extend learning outside of the classroom. This may include supplementary funding for conference attendance or presentations, ideas for graduate student events, or the hosting of speakers. Visit www.loyola.edu/educationforlife for more details.
GSO Programming Board
Let's plan something fun!
We welcome volunteers to be part of our Programming Board, which brainstorms ideas for future events! Whether they are social, service-oriented, or informational, they are always for graduate students. We generally meet once a month, and can do so either in-person or virtually. Write us at gso@loyola.edu if you are interested.