Round 2: SBA Suggestion Box Comments Revealed!

Dear Loyolans:

You've spoken, and we've listened. Here's a list of SBA Suggestion Box suggestions/comments and our responses. Keep them coming and email me if you have any questions or further suggestions/comments. Good luck with finals!

Q: The smoking areas need cover from the rain! A: The smoking areas currently have umbrellas in the tables, but we will talk to the powers that be to see if there’s something else we can do about the smoking area by Donovan Hall. We may have to work with the umbrellas for the foreseeable future.

Q: Can we get a 24 Hour Library? A: Hall of the '70s is open 24 hours upon request. Please visit the security desk in the parking garage for assistance.

Q: Can we get refunds for paper? A: Students are not actually allocated a dollar amount for printing, although the amount of available printing each student has left is measured in $ units. This is why there is no refund or carry-over if you do not use up all of your printing during the school year. Loyola students are allocated 3,000 free pages per year in the Rains Computer Lab. Visit here http://library.lls.edu/crc/CRCprinting.html for a full explanation.

Q: The library is freezing! More heat? A: Please visit the circulation desk on the first floor and ask a library employee to turn the heat up.

Q: URGENT! We need recent practice exams for Torts, Property and Contracts. The last Torts exam that we have is almost 20 years old! A: Practice exams for various subjects can be found on the Rains Library homepage at http://library.lls.edu/. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look for where is says “Past Exams.” You can search by Course Name and see all of the exams posted for that subject. This should help! Otherwise, contact your professors.

Q: The campus bookstore should stock little packages of tissues! A: We formally asked the new bookstore manager to address this, so look for little packages of tissues next semester.

Q: Why wasn't there more food at Turf Club? A: Clubs try to order for 300 people, but sometimes more people come or they come back for seconds, thirds, and even FOURTHS! We are looking into instituting a system that allows people to go through the line only twice, such as marking your hand just like we do with the alcoholic beverages. Working on it!

Q: Why don't we have a gym? A: One word: liability.

Q: Why aren't ESBA minutes posted? A: ESBA meets every two weeks, as opposed to DSBA which meets weekly, but the minutes are posted on www.voiceofloyola.com. Keep your eyes peeled!

Thanks, everyone!

Nicole Papincak, DSBA Secretary

Dining Services Committee Vendor Selection - Bon Appétit

For the past two months, the Dining Services Committee has undertaken the task of selecting a dining vendor to take over Sonia's Cafe. After many hours of review and deliberation, we are proud to announce that Bon Appétit Management Company has been recommended and selected by Dean Gold as the new vendor. It was a fortunate, but difficult dilemma as both Bon Appétit and Culinart offered attractive proposals.

The Committee felt that Bon Appétit's "Food First" philosophy and commitment to sustainable food service practices were consistent with the practices and beliefs of our School. Most importantly, Bon Appétit's food was delicious.

One of the critical considerations while undergoing this review process was the status of the existing Sonia's employees. Bon Appétit has offered to hire all current Sonia's employees if they wish to work with the new company and after they complete a standard background check.

Bon Appétit will begin the transition of taking over Sonia's during Winter Break and begin service on January 4, 2010. Two Town Hall sessions will be scheduled early next semester to answer any questions that students and faculty may have about the selection process.

On behalf of the Dining Services Committee, please join me in welcoming Bon Appétit to the Loyola Law School community.

Regards,
Tony Lai
ESBA Secretary
Dining Services Committee Evening Student Representative

ESBA Minutes of 11-23-09

Here are the minutes from this week's ESBA meeting.

Minutes!

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Best,
Tony Lai
ESBA Secretary

DSBA Minutes of Meeting 11-23-09

Dear Loyolans:

Click below to view the minutes from today's DSBA Board Meeting. This was the last meeting of the semester, but we'll be back in January!

MAGICAL DSBA MINUTES

We wish you luck on finals. Please keep the suggestions coming! You can email me directly at nicole.papincak@lls.edu or throw an anonymous note in the library SBA suggestion box (on the main circulation desk).

Thanks,

Nicole Papincak

DSBA Secretary

Loyola Neighborhood Day: A Littergation Practicum

REMINDER: 

Saturday Nov. 21st

From 10AM-12PM

The Loyola Student Bar Association Hosts the Very First

Loyola Neighborhood Day, 

A Littergation Practicum

     In the longstanding Loyolan tradition of service as we enter the Holiday season, students, faculty and staff will join together in an act of contribution to the neighborhood that has served as home to the law school for nearly 90 years!  Earn Pro-Bono Hours working alongside classmates and community members to pick up trash and help beautify our neighborhood.     

     Loyola Neighborhood Day and Loyola Law School are dedicated to enacting positive change through contributions to and partnerships with the Pico Union Community. 

    Join us!        

WHEN: Saturday, November 21st from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE: We will meet at the LLS garage entrance.  

WHAT TO BRING: Closed-toed shoes, gloves, extra garbage bags, and your favorite Loyola T-shirt!

See you there! 

Your SBA

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DSBA Minutes of Meeting 11-16-09

Dear Loyolans:

Click below to view the...

MAGICAL DSBA MINUTES

...from today's board meeting.

Thanks,

Nicole Papincak

DSBA Secretary

DSBA Minutes of Meeting 11-9-09

Dear Loyolans:

Please click below to view the minutes of yesterday's DSBA board meeting:

MAGICAL DSBA MINUTES

Thanks,

Nicole Papincak

DSBA Secretary

Change the Curve Town Hall Meeting Recordings

 Below are the recordings from the Change the Curve Town Hall meetings on 11/3/09.

Day Session

Evening Session

You'll need a Real Media Player in order to listen to the files. I recommend Real Alternative.

Direct any questions or comments to loyolacurvechange@gmail.com or if you wish to post them publicly, you may do so in the comments below or on the poll to the right. Thanks!

Best,
Anthony Lai
ESBA Secretary

ESBA Minutes of Meeting 11-4-09

Please find the minutes of ESBA's Meeting of 11.4.09 below.

Minutes

Best,
Tony Lai
ESBA Secretary

DSBA Minutes of Meeting 11-2-09

Dear Loyolans:

Click below to view the . . .

MAGICAL DSBA MINUTES

From today's DSBA Board Meeting.

Thanks,

Nicole Papincak

DSBA Secretary