Mentors, your enrichment audit is due today, Thursday, 5/8. Please remember to read about how to fill these out if your memory is a little foggy. Please reach out if you need assistance.
The last day for all budget requests is also today, Thursday, 5/8. Requests submitted after this deadline may not be able to be reimbursed.
Updates & Reminders
1.Messina Surveys Close Today
Messina End-of-Year Survey, closes May 8
Completed by First-Year Students
The third installment in the Messina assessment trilogy, this form follows the FWW reflection and Messina Mid-Year Survey, and helps us collect feedback from students related to their experience in enrichment hours, with some additional questions related to Loyola’s core values and first-year program high-impact practices.
Spring Working Group Feedback Form, closes May 8
Completed by Working Group Members
This form is helpful for the Messina team in evaluating our current resources and support, planning for future trainings and professional development, and evaluating our Intent to Return applications for faculty, mentors, and Evergreens.
2. Please join us for a celebratory happy hour on Wednesday, May 28th from 4:30pm to 6pm. Location is till being decided but will be in Hampden so it's an easy drive for everyone. Messina is ordering apps for everyone and your first drink is on us too!
3. This is our last newsletter until the fall semester so from everyone at the Messina Team thank you for a fantastic year!
From Students to Journalists
We love a reunion! Sara Magee is pictured here with three of her former Messina students who are now graduating in Communication and Media. Reunions really give our professors and mentors such joy as we see the people our students have become. Left to right: Joe Mesa ‘25, Sarah McKoy ‘25, Dr. Sara Magee, Eisa Abu-Sbaih ‘25.
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!
