Dear Faculty and Staff:
We hope you are staying cool and enjoying your first weeks of summer.
We are writing today to share an update with you about university operations and events during the Democratic National Convention the week of Monday, Aug. 19 –Thursday, Aug. 22. DePaul’s first-year orientation sessions planned for this week will be shortened and moved to the weekend and move-in for these students will now be Friday, Aug. 23.
The changes are necessary to ensure new students and families, particularly those from out-of-state, can find lodging and reach campus smoothly. The university has been advised by our hospitality and city partners of an acute shortage of affordable hotels and high traffic conditions expected during the DNC.
We appreciate the flexibility and collaboration of all those across the university who ensure the best possible welcome to our new students.
Many thanks,
Eugene L. Zdziarski, II, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs
Rich Wiltse
Vice President of Facility Operations