Sept. 16, 2022On Sept. 6, DePaul's new students were welcomed by faculty, staff and current students during this year's Blue Demon Welcome on the Lincoln Park Campus Quad. New students gathered in McGrath-Phillips Arena and processed in the New Student Cavalcade to the Quad where they were greeted by the campus community and other special guests.
After brief introductions and remarks from President Rob Manuel and others, the students enjoyed a surprise performance from the Blue Man Group.
New students assembled in McGrath-Phillips Arena according to their residence halls. New commuter and graduate students were also included. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Doug Bruno, women’s basketball head coach, fired up the crowd of new students in McGrath-Phillips Arena. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
New students showed their excitement during the first Blue Demon Welcome held at the Lincoln Park Campus. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
(Left to right) Kevin Holechko, SGA president; Sonia Soltero, president of Faculty Council; and Dani Blackwell, vice president of Staff Council lead the procession into the Quad. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Students carried college banners into the Quad while being cheered on by faculty, staff and returning students. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
The Quad buzzed with excitement throughout the event. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Chris Anthony, assistant professor in The Theatre School, served as emcee during the event. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
President Rob Manuel greeted the students who packed the Lincoln Park Campus Quad on a sunny and warm September afternoon. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Martine Kei Green-Rogers, dean of The Theatre School, cheers along with Theatre School students as each dean welcomed students from their college. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Performers from the Blue Man Group surprised the audience at the conclusion of the event. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
As the Blue Man Group made their way from University Hall to the stage, they posed for hundreds of selfies with enthusiastic students. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Holechko and Magoli Garcia, vice president of SGA, became part of the act, protecting themselves from being doused with paint from the Blue Man Group. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
After the program and performances, students lined up for the Chicago Food Festival including Garrett’s popcorn, Home Run Inn Pizza, Rainbow Cone, Chicago dogs, street tacos and a Chinese food station. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Students danced late into the afternoon. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)