December 15—Last day to apply late for May 2012 degree conferral. This option is for first-time applicants only.

For complete list of key dates and deadlines, see the Graduate School calendar:
http://www.luc.edu/gradschool/key_dates.shtml#fall

On-Campus Event:
When: Friday, Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Black Cultural Center (Entrance is in the alley on the right side of Campion- on Loyola Ave.), LSC
The Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs would like to invite you to: Desserts in December! Come celebrate the closing of this semester, your hard work, and accomplishments by enjoying some tasty treats! Free!

Employment Opportunity:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Summer 2012 Research Experiences
Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms

· DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions
· Early career faculty teamed with undergraduate and graduate students
· 10-week summer research experiences at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence nationwide
· Faculty and student stipends, housing allowances, travel expenses
· Areas of research:

Homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics
· Faculty apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding at end of summer
· U.S. citizenship required
· Faculty application deadline: January 8, 2012



Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.