CROSS COUNTRY
LETTER FROM AN EDITOR
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Duhawks will flock to Loras for Homecoming; take advantage of every moment Page 9 September 29, 2016 — Vol. 95, Issue 3
Iowa Catholic Colleges: United as one Loras, alongside 5 other Iowa Catholic institutions, form association to better student and faculty programs for small campuses by CASSANDRA BUSCH | executive editor
On Friday, Sept. 16, it was announced that Loras and the five other Catholic colleges in Iowa would join together to form the Iowa Catholic Collegiate Association. Loras will be joined by Clarke University, Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, and St. Ambrose University in Davenport. The Association was formed to offset the challenges faced by these schools, all small in size, and to pool together resources and funding to better the opportunities provided for faculty and students. “The six Iowa Catholic College/University presidents have been meeting on a quarterly basis for the past 15 months. We are committed to doing so going forward. As such, I will be one of the six voices at the table to advance ideas as to how we might collaborate,” President Collins said.
The Association’s goal is to alleviate some of the common issues faced by Catholic colleges that are often smaller in size and population numbers than the larger public uni-
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The six Iowa Catholic College/University presidents have been meeting on a quarterly basis for the past 15 months. We are committed to doing so going forward. As such, I will be one of the six voices at the table to advance ideas as to how we might collaborate . Jim Collins
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Loras College president
versities, therefore lacking the same amounts of funding. By coordinating on things such as study abroad programs, online courses, service trips, and other resources, the six
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institutions will have the opportunity to add more to each of their existing opportunities, benefiting faculty and students alike. “The benefits are yet to be determined because we have not yet committed to any initiatives as of yet,” Collins said. “Some of the ideas that have surfaced to date include: shared professional development opportunities for faculty and staff; shared online course offerings delivered by faculty of the six institutions for students at all six colleges; new or expanded service learning opportunities for students at all six colleges; shared study-abroad experiences at a site typically offered for just one institution’s students; and expanded language or other course offerings.” Although precise methods of action have yet to be decided upon and carried out, the leaders of the Association and these six schools are hard at work formulating the best way to execute the ideas that have already been generated. Questions about the Association can be directed to Sue Hafkemeyer, director of Communication & Marketing.
photo by CASSANDRA BUSCH
From 15- to 50-year class reunions, Loras is packed with events for students and alumni for Homecoming weekend. Events: Page 2
Duhawk Market gets face-lift for new year by LIZZY HOFF | assistant features editor
At the beginning of the semester, the Loras Duhawks were welcomed back to campus with a newly renovated Duhawk Market. The Market is located in the Alumni Campus Center next to the mail room. This comes right after the renovation of the Pub that took place early last school year and the opening of Einstein Brothers Bagels last fall. The renovation of the Market was designed to expand the space. Although it is located in the same location, construction crews tore down one of the walls. This took away several square feet of space from the ACC lounge. The newly acquired square footage was put to good use in updating all of what the Duhawk Market has to offer. Most of the old favorites of the market, such as the F’real machine and grab-and-go lunches, are still there. However, students are now able to enjoy some brand new features that include a self-serve Starbucks coffee machine, a larger variety of food, bulk sweets, and more spacious aisles. The Starbucks coffee machine has been one of the most popular additions to the market. Before, the employees had to make the drinks themselves, and the lines could
quickly become long. Now, students are able to make their own drinks while employees can work to keep up the efficiency of the store. Students are able to brew coffee, make cappuccinos, and even order hot chocolate and tea. Students are not the only ones enjoying the new renovations. Those who work for Aramark, the company in charge of campus dining, are enjoying the new space as well. “We are a lot busier than we were,” Duhawk Market supervisor Pam Schueller said. “It’s nicer with music in here, and we have different products.” The Duhawk Market went from a cramped space that was difficult to maneuver to a spot where people are able to comfortably spend some time. “People actually have room in here to stand and talk to someone.” Schueller said. “It’s more social and just more inviting.” The market is open every day of the week, including for a few hours on weekends to make it accessible at all times for Loras students. The hours are: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.3 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. It continues to be a place that students enjoy as one of the dining options that Loras College Campus Dining offers.
photo by CASSANDRA BUSCH