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Lillian Feltes Continues a Family Legacy at Loras
…of the fact that my parents and many Aunts and Uncles who had gone there,” Lillian said. “I heard a lot about Loras growing up. When it came time to start looking at schools Loras was one of the first schools that came up.” As she began her college search, her parents Todd (‘95) and…
What Is Happiness?
…But, even Aristotle himself acknowledges (in his Nichomachean Ethics) that this is only the beginning of the search. “Presumably, however, to say that happiness is the chief good seems to be a mere platitude; we will need a more explicit account of what constitutes happiness.” So, we continue. Since we observe that everything in nature…
The Obligations of Journalists
by Roman Ciapalo A Facebook friend recently posted the following question on her page: “Can anyone recommend a reliable source of news?” Many offered their suggestions, but gave no particular reasons for their choices, leaving one to ponder how exactly one might go about determining journalistic credibility, and thus prompting what is ultimately the most…
With a little help from her friends
https://www.loras.edu/news/with-a-little-help-fro-her-friends/
Graduation is in sight thanks to support from fellow Duhawks For Brenda Gomez (’19), who was born in Mexico and raised in Georgia, attending Loras College was a significant cultural change. In fact, even finding a college was something different altogether. “I did my college search on Google because I didn’t really know what I…
Statement on Oct. 25 Bomb Threat
…Police Department. Upon arrival, the Dubuque Police and Fire Department assessed the situation and the Police Department conducted a search of the building utilizing their K9 unit. The Dubuque Police Department has not ordered an evacuation of any neighboring building on campus. No suspicious objects were found and the Dubuque Police Department issued an all…
Emma McLaughlin (’21)
Emma McLaughlin (’21) Spanish and Elementary Education with an Instructional Strategist endorsement List your on-campus (and off-campus) involvement: Loras Women’s Volleyball Executive Board for Du-Buddies Admission Student Ambassador program Residence Life Dubuque YMCA School Aged Child Care What advice would you give a high school student in their college search? Find a school that feels…
Mission
…Loras College community embraces core values that define the way we work, behave and relate with others. Truth: We are dedicated to the pursuit and communication of truth. We rely on the integrity of each individual to create a community that engages freely and creatively in the search for truth and grapples joyfully with intellectual…
International Students
Loras is pleased to offer qualified international students an academic merit scholarship upon acceptance. We encourage students to apply and submit all necessary supporting materials as early in the process as possible so we are able to determine your academic scholarship should you qualify. We are happy to award scholarships to our international students whenever…
Giving – Matching Gifts
Double Your Donation! Many employers and foundations sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Search below to find out if your employer, your spouse’s employer, affiliated foundation or a company on whose board you serve has a matching gift policy. To find out if your employer, your spouse’s…
Education – Elementary
Career Opportunities The Teacher Education Program at Loras College is committed to developing teachers who demonstrate and advocate for best educational practice, innovate through their use of technology to support student learning, and seek experiences that deepen and broaden their knowledge of students’ needs in the 21st century classroom. The Loras College Division of…
Religious Studies and Theology
Career Opportunities “What can you do with a Religious Studies and Theology degree?” As a Religious Studies and Theology major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers. Director of Religious Education Youth Minister Campus Minister Social Worker Publishing Assistant Educator Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment –…
The Sound of “Victory”
…the bell more prominence. They built a limestone courtyard to the north of Hennessy Hall and hung the bell so it could ring after all athletic victories, earning the name “The Victory Bell.” It would prove to be a short-term home, as it was removed shortly after the completion of Christ the King Chapel in…
Postbaccalaureate Pre-Medical / Pre-Health Program Financial Aid
https://www.loras.edu/academics/graduate/postbaccalaureatepremed/financialaid/
Federal Direct Loans, Private Loans & FAFSA Postbaccalaureate Pre-Medical / Pre-Health Program students enrolled at least half-time (6 credits per term) are eligible for federal direct loans for one consecutive 12-month period, provided they have not already borrowed the maximum amount allowed*. The most that Postbac Premed students can borrow each academic year is $12,500…
Dinner With A Duhawk
…Counseling M.A. School Counseling M.A. Other PERSONAL INFORMATION First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Cell Phone * Mailing Address * City, State, Zip * Please enter your top three preferred dates * (Monday-Thursday only please, 5:30-7:00 pm) Desired Start Term * Select One Spring 2020 Summer 2020 Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Unsure…
Loras College’s Koch to Debut Newest Book, “The Thin Places”
…places in Ireland with places in the American Midwest’s Driftless Area along themes of Celtic Spirituality organized around the eight feast days of the Celtic Wheel of the Year. The term ‘driftless area’ refers to the hilly, rocky terrain of the Upper Mississippi Valley and southwest/central Wisconsin that was bypassed by the glaciers that leveled…
Psychology: Counseling
BENEFITS Graduates who become licensed mental health counselors work in a wide range of mental health service organizations such as Department of Human Services, Catholic Charities, the Hillcrest Center for Community Mental Health, Hillcrest Residential Treatment Center and other tri-state social service organizations. All faculty are practicing professionals who bring real-world experience to their…
Academics
Loras College president makes ‘Irish Education 100’ list
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-college-president-makes-irish-education-100-list/
…college’s senior vice president. Collins was then elected to be the 26th president of Loras in 2004. On the national level, Collins just completed a seven-year term on the Board of Directors for the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities including time as its chair and member of the executive committee. He was elected to…
Noonan School of Business Welcomed Marcia McDermott for Speaker Series
https://www.loras.edu/news/noonan-school-of-business-welcomes-marcia-mcdermott-for-speaker-series/
…multiple World Cup and Olympic teams. Outside of coaching, McDermott has dedicated herself to a career of supporting the game, serving on the executive committee for the United Soccer Coachers for six years, which included a term as president. In 2009, McDermott was elected to the Va-DC Soccer Hall of Fame and in 2016, was…
Secondary Education Teacher Licensure Program
https://www.loras.edu/secondary-education-teacher-licensure-program/
…above. However, all previous coursework will be evaluated to determine eligibility. + What if I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree more than 10 years ago? Will it still count toward this licensure? All previous coursework will be evaluated to determine equivalency as there is no standard timeline associated with determining the currency of coursework. Application…
Loras College Announces Nursing Program in Conjunction with NICC
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-college-announces-nursing-program-in-conjunction-with-nicc/
…College can begin their academic journey as part of the 3+2 Nursing Program. Under the MoU, Loras students complete coursework in general education and their academic major during the first three years at Loras. Also during this time period, students must successfully complete coursework in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, a January term course that qualifies…
FRIENDS FOR 46 YEARS, SOME OF LORAS’ FIRST FEMALE STUDENTS MEET REGULARLY
…and Mark McEnroe (’82), who both live in Algona, Iowa. Her older brother, Michael McEnroe (’73), who died in 2006, also graduated from Loras. “They have also experienced the same long-term friendships with guys and girls they met at Loras,” Catherine McEnroe said. “It’s Loras that is unique. It provided an environment to establish these…
LORAS CONNECTS STUDENT TO MANY COMMUNITIES
https://www.loras.edu/news/connecting-student-to-many-communities/
…needs of the Church and world. Breitbach students take several courses together — including an Italy J-term paid for by the program — and earn a Catholic Studies minor. Through the program, students attend monthly dinners with speakers on faith and leadership, plan and attend retreats and events and serve the community. “It has been…
Moments to serve
…every Christmas season to donate needed and desired items to over 300 children through a local social service agency; education majors sponsor “respite nights” of parents with disabled children and actively incorporate Catholic social teaching in the January term course where they serve in the Chicago Pilsen neighborhood. For almost three decades, the Valder Social…
Moments to Learn
…the curriculum in courses in English, math, history, criminal justice, computing and information technology, social work, education, and sociology. Students can choose from an evolving cycle of January term and semester-long study abroad opportunities, such as Martyrs, Mendicants and Masterpieces, and Philosophy the Rise of Christianity in Italy; The Way of St. James pilgrimage in…
Dana O’Neill (‘12) Using the Outdoors to Help Veterans
…learn long-term sustainable strategies for mental and physical health by engaging in outdoor activities. The idea of the program was sparked by the experiences of O’Neill’s and her boyfriend and business partner, Luke Stricevic. Stricevic is a Marine Corps veteran who O’Neill met in San Diego in 2016 as he was working through his own…
An Invaluable Resource
…the Center – to create public history artifacts – such as podcasts and web pages – to teach the community about Dubuque’s past,” AndersonBricker said. “In United States Since 1865, I teach historical research and writing skills through an undergraduate-faculty research project on the 1918 influenza epidemic in Dubuque. For the past four years, students…
Three generations support Loras engineering program
https://www.loras.edu/news/llthreegenerationssupportengineering/
Chris and Lisa Riegel give to Loras College because they think long term. “If we don’t support Loras now, it may not be around when our grandchildren need to look for a college,” Chris said. “You have to support it now and into the future.” And it’s possible a future generation of Riegels will attend…
Sophomore year experience
…Relationships change from the first year and you find out who your true friends are. You have to decide what your major is and create a life map full of short and long term goals. Building that resume is just as important as building those solid friendships and relationships. This year will be challenging but…
General Applied Psychology
https://www.loras.edu/academics/graduate/master-of-arts-in-applied-psychology-general-psychology/
BENEFITS Many employers value an employee’s interest in becoming more knowledgeable about the psychological aspects of human functioning . Students often receive promotions or pay advancements because of their addition of a graduate degree to educational credentials. Courses are taught by doctoral level faculty with a wide breadth of specialty knowledge in multiple areas…
Moments of challenge
…hard questions that together we might promote the core values of Loras College.” In the spirit of Catholic Social Teaching, students become part of the “working poor” in several January term experiential learning courses when they participate in a poverty simulation. This experience and the reflection discussion following strive to deepen students’ solidarity with the…
School Counseling
Master of Arts in School Counseling Our program is tailored to meet the needs of working professionals and new graduate students. The curriculum is specifically designed for individuals who plan to become a Licensed School Counselor after completion of the program. BENEFITS This degree is the only active training program for school counselors in…
Loras College students earn Champions of Service Award
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-college-students-earn-champions-service-award/
…coordinator at Loras, works directly with LCDM students enrolled in AmeriCorps and is continuously amazed by their work. “Since 2008, more than 100 members have served more than 50,000 hours to support local children and families while they have faced great triumphs and challenges associated with health conditions that require long-term hospital stays,” she said….
Legacy Symposium Celebrates Student Achievements May 3
Celebrate the academic and creative work of Loras College students and faculty have completed at the fourth Annual Loras Legacy Symposium: Presentations of Research, Creativity and Service Accomplishments on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017, beginning at 8:30 a.m., throughout various campus buildings. The event will feature presentations of student research, service presentations and creative performances in…
Loras College TV earns Station of the Year an unprecedented ninth time
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-college-tv-earns-station-year-ninth-time/
…both seniors, third place, “Football Accuracy Sports Challenge” Best Variety, Music and Comedy Program Loras College Media Studies J-Term Class 2017, first place, “A Big, Fat, Greek Odyssey” LCTV Staff, second place, “Holiday Edition” LCTV Staff, third place, “LCTV LIVE Ducap” Best Sportscasting Ryan Gill, Josh Larsen and Dustin Dawson, all 2017 graduates, Tara Shingler,…
Loras College to host Legacy Symposium May 2 2018
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-college-host-legacy-symposium-may-2/
…Eller, co-chair of the Legacy Symposium Committee and associate professor of finance. Student and faculty work will include capstone projects, case studies, creative readings and works, research papers, honors projects, and presentations of service trips to New Orleans, New Jersey, Washington, DC and Tennessee as well as J-term travels including India where students walked in…
San Jose Pool Passes
…manager at the pool. No printed pass required. . Semester Pass: August 27th – December 7 or January 28 -May 10 $ 100/semester Purchase a semester pass in the business office (Keane Hall). Each pass is good for the semester (including J-Term). . Full Year Pass: August 27 – May 10 $ 175/year Purchase full…
Business Administration
https://www.loras.edu/majors-programs/businessadministration/
Career Opportunities “What can you do with a Business Administration degree?” As a Business Administration major, your career could take off into one of these professional areas: Purchasing Manager Insurance Underwriter Human Resource Manager Financial Analyst Sales Manager Investment Broker Market Researcher Operations Manager Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment…
Catholic Identity
Our commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition Loras College is a Catholic, diocesan college explicitly oriented to promote service of both church and world through encouraging all members of the community in development of their “diverse professional, social, and religious roles.” Catholic Identity permeates and inspires the Loras College community in vivid and diverse ways….
Sociology
…the word “sociology” might not be a part of many job descriptions, the skills and insights you gain from this field are useful in many different areas. Being able to understand and conduct research will give you an edge in the job market. Knowledge about key social factors and various group dynamics is helpful in…
New Student Checklist
We’re excited for your arrival on campus! Like many new students you might be a little overwhelmed or have so many questions you just don’t know where to start. Take a deep breath and let us help prepare you for the big move. Below is some information to help you get prepared for the first…
Minor: Financial Planning and Wealth Management
https://www.loras.edu/majors-programs/minor-financial-planning-wealth-management/
Taking the CFP® Examination As we are a CFP® Registered Program, Duhawks with a Minor in Financial Planning & Wealth Management will be eligible to sit for the CFP® Examination upon graduation. For further conversation on our CFP®-Registered Minor in Financial Planning & Wealth Management, contact brian.kallback@loras.edu. Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in…
History
Career Opportunities “What can you do with a History degree?” As a History major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers. High School Teacher Business Management Public Relations Specialist Librarian Police Officer Ministry/Priesthood Accountant Museum and archives Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing…
Minor: Irish Studies
Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing an exceptional learning experience and in sharing the cost of your degree. 100% of Loras students receive financial aid. We have scholarships, grants and special awards for all students based on their achievements and financial need. Frequently Asked Questions How…
Minor: Rhetoric and Public Writing
https://www.loras.edu/majors-programs/minorrhetoricandpublicwriting/
Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing an exceptional learning experience and in sharing the cost of your degree. 100% of Loras students receive financial aid. We have scholarships, grants and special awards for all students based on their achievements and financial need. Frequently Asked Questions Do…
Minor: Catholic Studies
https://www.loras.edu/majors-programs/catholic-studies-minor/
Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing an exceptional learning experience and in sharing the cost of your degree. 100% of Loras students receive financial aid. We have scholarships, grants and special awards for all students based on their achievements and financial need. Frequently Asked Questions How…
Parents and Families
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Kinesiology
Career Opportunities “What can I do with a Kinesiology major?” As a Kinesiology student, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers (some may require additional degrees and licensing). Here are some examples: Physical therapist Occupational therapist Athletic trainer Chiropractor Nurse Physician assistant Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your…
ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 + 2
https://www.loras.edu/academics/graduate/athletic-training-3-2-graduate-program/
Career Opportunities “Where can I work with an athletic training degree?” Colleges Universities High Schools Clinics Hospitals Other non-traditional settings (ie: industrial, fine arts, military) Earning a master’s in athletic training is a requirement to becoming a licensed Athletic Trainer. Frequently Asked Questions Who made the decision to change the level of the degree? The…
Athletic Training
Career Opportunities After receiving your degree from Loras, your career could take off into one of these fields or venues: Athletic Trainer Athletic Clinical Staff Sports Medicine Clinics/Hospitals High Schools Colleges and Universities Business and Industry Performing Arts Military In addition to a career in athletic training, students use their major in athletic training and…