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April 16, 2021

VOL. 54 NO. 29

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Comic book researcher: How the Marvel Universe reflects science and society

Russell Dorn | April 16,2021

A new exhibition opening at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry called, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, explores the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s evolution alongside society over the past 80 years. In this Q&A, comic book and pop culture researcher Blair Davis explores the Marvel universe’s themes of social change and the human body, and what’s next for the genre.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

University leadership details return to campus this fall during virtual town hall

Rachel Wojnicki | April 16, 2021

Nearly 900 parents and students joined a virtual town hall on April 8 to hear from DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban about university operations and plans for a return to campus this fall. ​

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Class of 2021: You’re invited to the graduation celebration

Office of Academic Events | April 16, 2021

The Class of 2021 is invited to register for Graduation Celebration, a unique opportunity for graduates to visit the Lincoln Park campus for a variety of outdoor, commencement-themed activities May 19 through May 28.

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DEBUZZ

Graphic design program earns national ranking

Rachel Wojnicki | April 16, 2021

Animation Career Review included DePaul on its list of top 2021 Graphic Design School Rankings. DePaul’s game design program ranked #41 nationally among private schools and colleges, and #5 in Illinois.

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DEBUZZ

Chemistry alumna wins Gordon Bell Prize

Rachel Wojnicki | April 16, 2021

Anda Trifan, a graduate of the Department of Chemistry in DePaul's College of Science and Health, is a member of the research team at Argonne National Laboratory that received the Gordon Bell Prize for High Performance Computing-Based COVID-19 Research. The team developed detailed simulations of how the coronavirus protein latches onto cells during infection.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Researcher links diabetes mortality, racial inequities

Kristin Claes Mathews | April 16, 2021

Black Americ​ans are dying from diabetes at higher rates than their white neighbors in all of the 30 largest cities in the U.S. This finding comes from new research linking diabetes mortality rates and race using city-level data. DePaul psychologist Joanna Buscemi is lead author of the study, published in the journal "Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice."
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Support for DePaul's BIPOC community

Elizabeth Ortiz, vice president for Institutional Diversity and Equity | April 16, 2021

​The death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota at the hands of police is tragic and senseless. No words can express the outrage and grief these continued murders inflect on the Black community. To our Black students, staff, faculty, alumni and campus community, DePaul is here to support you.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Meet the animation student dedicated to acting in service of others

Carolyn Brinckwirth | April 16, 2021

​The first priority in “Grounded in Mission: The Plan for DePaul 2024,” is to deepen our commitment to DePaul’s Catholic, Vincentian, and urban mission. Tam Ta, a third-year student pursuing a BFA in animation with a concentration in storyboarding and character design, embraces this mission each day by acting in service of others.

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FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS

Faculty and staff: Attend webinar about upcoming 403(b) plan change

Office of Human Resources | April 16, 2021

​DePaul will transition to a more focused approach for the university's 403(b) plan this summer. The university will host informational webinars to support employees through this change in April and May.

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HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED

Complete the COVID-19 vaccination survey

Michelle Patrick | April 16, 2021

​The Chicago Department of Public Health asked DePaul’s COVID-19 Response Task Force to survey students to help inform vaccine distribution efforts. To help the university better understand students' plans and what resources they may need, students should complete the COVID-19 vaccination survey by Sunday, April 18.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Blue Demon Minute: Teaching on-campus during the pandemic

University Marketing and Communications | April 16, 2021

​As the university prepares for a full return to campus in fall 2021, Jamie Kleppetsch, professional lecturer in the College of Law, shares what it has been like to teach on campus since summer 2020 in this inaugural Blue Demon Minute video.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Mission: Ramadan and the Vincentian question - Guidance and inspiration in times of challenge

Abdul-Malik Ryan | April 16, 2021

​Ramadan begins this week for over a billion Muslims around the world. Are there connections between the spiritual lessons of Ramadan and DePaul's Vincentian mission? 

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MULTIMEDIA

Don't miss Vincentian Service Day 2021

April 16, 2021

​On Saturday, May 1, the Division of Mission and Ministry invites the DePaul community to participate in the 23rdannual Vincentian Service Day tradition.

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Back to Campus Vodcast: Catering procedures for spring and beyond

April 16, 2021

​Week three of the Back to Campus Vodcast features Brian Wernimont, the catering director for Chartwells. Learn about how catering has shifted changes for on-campus events for spring quarter, upcoming on-campus events for students and more.

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DePaul In The News

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DePaul's 'Demonthon' benefits Lurie Children's through dance

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Local student wins screenplay competition

April 9, 2021

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