From: Messina
Date: April 10, 2025
Subject: Messina Newsletter - Week of 4/7/25



Messina Newsletter

Action Items

  • Our April Live Update Meeting has changed! The new date for the meeting is Tuesday, 4/22, at 11am. See your Outlook calendar for a link or click the hyperlink above at the meeting time.
  • With cancelling any bus or motor pool reservation, please give us at least 48 hours notice (no later than 9am on Fridays)
  • Please continue to submit early intervention forms for students of concern. That form can be found on our webiste or by clicking here.

Updates & Reminders

1. A reminder regarding the Spring 2025 course withdrawal deadline:

The deadline for undergraduate students to withdraw from Spring 2025 courses with a grade of "W" is Monday, April 14th at 5:00 p.m. In order to withdraw, students must complete the Change of Registration form and obtain approval from the INSTRUCTOR of the course (either a physical signature on the form or email approval is acceptable).  Students must bring the form and approval to AASC in Maryland Hall, Room 138 before 5:00 p.m. on April 14th to be processed.

Please note that during the final two days of the course withdrawal period (in this case, Friday, April 11th and Monday, April 14th), AASC may approve a course withdrawal without the signature of the instructor.

If you or your students have any questions, please contact AASC at 410-617-5050 or aasc@loyola.edu. 

2. The last day for scheduled trips or activities with your group is Monday, April 2 8th. Please share with your working group and plan effectively.

3. Please submit your budget requests as you go throughout the semester. Please don't wait and overwhelm our Moesha on the May 8th budget deadline. 

akeelah and the bee flyer

Akeelah & The Bee 4/11

Come see a childhood favorite movie in play-form at Loyola's former home (all the way back to the 1850s!) Play synopsis for those who have never seen the movie: Akeelah has a passion for words, the crazier the better! Under-challenged at school and overwhelmed by her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood, Akeelah is finding it difficult to try. But with the Scripps National Spelling Bee just around the corner, her community is ready to show her she has the courage and tenacity to make her dream come true.

**Chosen showtime offers an ASL intrepreter.**

Registration assures you a seat on the bus and in the theater. To ensure a seat, students should register for Akeelah and the Bee ahead of time on The Bridge.

rock climbing trip flyer

Backpacking and Rock Climbing Trip

We are so excited to tell you that registration is open for our 2025 Discovery Backpacking and Rock Climbing trip through OAE!

Discovery is a 5-day discernment-focused outdoor trip, that encourages students to challenge by choice, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves all while backpacking and climbing.

Our trip is running May 10th-May 14th.

All food, gear and transportation is included and no prior experience is required. Beginners are welcome!

The link to register is on the Bridge linked here. The last day to register is April 18th and the total cost of the trip is $100!

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Important Dates

(See our Ongoing Support for Working Groups tab of the Messina website for more details about Messina submissions.)  
  • 4/12 – Accepted Student Open House III 
  • 4/14 – Withdrawal Period Ends 
  • 4/15 – Mentor Stipend IV 
  • 4/17 - 4/21 – Easter Break – no classes 
  • 4/28 – Last Day of Classes 
  • 4/29 – Study Day 

Upcoming Events

Students can register events through The Bridge (links below). View the Calendar tab of the Messina website for a complete list of events for the semester.

 

Friday, April 11th

6:45pm - 10:30pm

Akeelah and the Bee Pickup at Newman Towers 

 Messina, ALANA, and DAS

Quick Links


Need to arrange transportation or submit a reimbursement, cash advance, or Pcard budget number change? 
Use the Working Group Logistical Request Form

Share working group photos by emailing messina@loyola.edu

Technology issues in the classroom -- submit a ticket to Tech Services or call 410-617-2255

Tax Exemption Certificate -- when possible, please be sure to use this certificate when making purchases for your Messina working group
 

Follow Messina on social media! 
 

Akeelah and The Bee Play at Baltimore Center Stage on Friday, 11 April 2025 At 6:45 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Akeelah & The Bee Play at Baltimore Center Stage

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6:45pm - 10:30pm
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Come see a childhood favorite movie in play-form at Loyola's former home (all the way back to the 1850s!) Play synopsis for those who have never seen the movie: Akeelah has a passion for words, the crazier the better! Under-challenged at school and overwhelmed by her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood, Akeelah is finding it difficult to try. But with the Scripps National Spelling Bee just around the corner, her community is ready to show her she has the courage and tenacity to make her dream come true.

**Chosen showtime offers an ASL intrepreter.**

REGISTER