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April 1, 2021
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VOL. 54 NO. 27
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Students and parents invited to town hall
University Marketing and Communications | April 1,2021
DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban invites parents and students to attend a town hall on Thursday, April 8, at 5 p.m. to hear more about plans for the return to campus this fall. Registration is required.
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COVID-19 vaccine update
University Marketing and Communications | April 1, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination phase 1c began March 29 in Chicago for higher education employees, including faculty, staff and student employees.
Meet Dr. Maks
Lynn Safranek | April 1, 2021
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Chicago, DePaul has relied on the advice of Jonathan Maks, MD, a regional medical officer for AMITA Health Medical Group, to inform the university’s planning and guidance to our community. In this Q&A, Maks shares his perspective on DePaul’s response to COVID-19 and planning for the future.
DePaul president appoints next Faculty Athletics Representative as John McEnroe announces retirement
Elizabeth Clements | April 1, 2021
After serving as DePaul's Faculty Athletics Representative for 20 years and a professor of accounting and MIS in the Driehaus College of Business for nearly 39 years, John McEnroe will retire at the end of the 2020-21 academic year. DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban announced today, March 31, Anna Marie Frank, associate professor of kinesiology in the College of Education, will serve as the next Faculty Athletics Representative.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
DePaul's new mission statement
The Rev. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. | April 1, 2021
After 35 years, DePaul has fully revised its mission statement. Through a 10-month participatory, historically grounded, yet forward-thinking process, the university gathered feedback from more than 600 community members. The updated statement is relevant and reflects the DePaul we know and the DePaul of which we dream.
DEBUZZ
Campus conversations: Stop Asian hate
University Marketing and Communications | April 1, 2021
As a community of students, staff and faculty, DePaul is committed to the safety and well being of all its members. Join DePaul on April 16 for a webinar and conversation on stopping Asian hate. Registration is required.
FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS
Paid time off guidance for COVID-19 vaccinations
Office of Human Resources | April 1, 2021
As of March 29, all higher education employees in Illinois are now eligible to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine. All employees receiving a COVID-19 vaccination or who experience side effects from the vaccination, including student employees, can use sick time.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Guidelines to kick off spring quarter
Michelle Patrick | April 1, 2021
To safely kick off 2021's spring quarter, DePaul wants to remind the community about three important guidelines. This is especially important for those who traveled over spring break.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Six tips for respectful virtual meetings
Office of Gender Equity | April 1, 2021
As the university begins a new quarter, the Office of Gender Equity has created a list of six tips to ensure everyone continues to respect the dignity of others while learning and working virtually.
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