STUDENT SERVICES
New course offered for veterans
Adjusting to college can be difficult for any new student, but those who come to campus after serving in the military have a unique transition. To help these students make a smooth shift to life at Loyola, the University has developed a new course specifically designed to meet their needs. The one-credit course, which
launched last fall, is adapted from the University’s general transition courses. All incoming freshmen are required to take a college transition course, and a modified version was created for transfer students. Anita Lumpkin, Loyola’s coordi-
nator of Military Veteran Student Services, says it made sense to adapt that course for veterans so they could work through their shared experi- ence together. “As a default, the class becomes a safe space for veteran stu- dents,” she says. “They get to discuss their common identity and common struggles, which can be hard to explain to non-veterans.” The class covers many of the same
topics as the course for transfer stu- dents, such as connecting to Loyola’s mission and identity and locating resources on campus. But it also helps veterans unpack their military service and provides information on benefits available to them through the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs. Currently, Loyola has 165 under-
graduate or graduate students who are military veterans. Those who took the pilot course found it helpful in making the adjustment to college, Lumpkin says. “Veteran students, particularly those who have served in combat, have a different transition need than our traditional college-age students,” she says. “The class hopes to meet that need in a meaningful way.”
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LUC.edu/veterans
Loyola senior Montel James drives to the basket against Wichita State during the second round game of Arch Madness. ATHLETICS
Full court press
The Loyola men’s basketball team made another impressive run this year at Arch Madness, the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis. After besting ninth seed Bradley on opening night by a score of 74-66, Loyola fell in the quarterfinals to top-ranked Wichita State on Friday, 66-58, in a close matchup that had Loyola up for several minutes in the second half.
Summer session begins May 23
Registration is now open for Loyola’s summer session. Choose from four-, six-, or eight-week options at one of Loyola’s campuses, or take a summer course online. Classes begin May 23, with several start dates throughout the summer.
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LUC.edu/summer
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ARCH MADNESS PHOTO BY SID HASTINGS
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