By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published February 07, 2011
This semester, the college is taking sustainability to a whole new level. Loras is kicking off the “Use Less, Win More” challenge, a competition aimed at reducing water, electricity, and steam usage, as well as increasing recycling on campus. Through funding from a grant from the State of Iowa Office of Energy Independence Power Fund, [...]
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published December 07, 2010
Everyone on campus has experienced frustration recently with the internet connect. But does anyone actually know what’s going on? Tom Kruse, Loras’ chief technology officer, has some of the explanations. But not even he can explain everything that’s going on. Kruse explained that the internet connection at Loras comes through PAETEC, a national service provider with [...]
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published September 08, 2010
This weekend, a Broadway star is coming to Loras. Karen Morrow, a former Loras Player, will be conducting a master class entitled, “How to Get the Job and Keep It,” with 16 high school and college students in the Dubuque area. Morrow is one of the first female Loras Players; when she attended college, Loras [...]
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published September 08, 2010
Two Irish writers are coming to talk at Loras this week.
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published September 07, 2010
Amanda Osheim is an assistant professor of theology at Loras. She grew up in Story City, IA, and received her undergrad from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduation she worked for St. Thomas Campus Ministry before continuing her education at Boston College. Tell me about your past. Where did you [...]
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published May 11, 2010
Last Saturday, in honor of National AmeriCorps Week, a group of Loras students and volunteers from the Dubuque community gathered at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve to help out with the upkeep of the center. The ABLES Project – A Beneficial Learning Environmental Service Project – was an opportunity for youths between the ages of 17 [...]
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published May 05, 2010
Jewish-American activist and author shares his thoughts on Zionism.
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published May 05, 2010
AmeriCorps provides students with the chance to volunteer while also helping out with loan costs.
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published May 05, 2010
Riverview Center director says that ‘some people don’t know they’re being victimized because it happens in a relationship.’
By Rebecca Biancofiore | Published April 20, 2010
“If we want to live at peace with our neighbor, do we build walls? Or do we build bridges?” This was the question repeated throughout a speech delivered Tuesday by Lebanese Presbyterian pastor Nuhad Tomeh. Tomeh is the assistant general secretary of the Middle East Council of Churches and oversees programs for the Christian churches [...]
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