Volunteer Opportunity:

The Loyola Sexual Assault Advocacy line is hoping to recruit a few more graduate students who might be interested in becoming volunteer advocates for the upcoming 2012/2013 school year. If you are a trained sexual assault advocate and would like to get real experience helping others, or if you are simply interested in making Loyola a more survivor-friendly place please consider volunteering for the Loyola Sexual Assault Advocacy line. Your volunteer position will take place during the 2012/2013 school year.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Atella at satella@luc.edu as soon as possible.

***If you are not a trained advocate, but you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Atella at satella@luc.edu.***

Upcoming Deadlines:

August 1—Last day to apply for December 2012 degree conferral

For complete list of key dates and deadlines, see the Graduate School calendar:

http://www.luc.edu/gradschool/key_dates.shtml#fall

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