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April 23, 2021
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VOL. 54 NO. 30
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COVID-19 vaccine will be required for students in fall 2021
A. Gabriel Esteban | April 23,2021
In the spirit of caring for each other and for our surrounding community, DePaul has decided to require students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when the 2021-22 academic year begins. This requirement covers all undergraduate, graduate and professional students in all degree programs who intend to be on campus for any period of time starting in the fall 2021 term. On April 22, DePaul faculty, staff and students received an email with a link to sign up for a Moderna vaccine clinic that will be held on the Lincoln Park Campus from April 27-30.
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Psychologist discusses mental health, racism in the Asian American community
Kristin Claes Mathews | April 23, 2021
Anne Saw, a psychologist and associate professor in the College of Science and Health, works with immigrant and refugee communities in Chicago. In this Q&A, Saw describes the impact of racism and violence on mental health, and offers ways policy-makers and bystanders can stand up for our Asian American neighbors.
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University names 2021-22 Presidential Faculty Fellows
Denise Mattson | April 23, 2021
DePaul has named two long-time members of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences as the Presidential Faculty Fellows for the 2021-22 academic year. Valerie Johnson, an associate professor of political science, and Jose Soltero, an associate professor of sociology, will work closely with senior leadership during a one-year term beginning in September.
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Hybrid DemonTHON raises funds for Lurie Children's Hospital
Rachel Wojnicki | April 23, 2021
COVID-19 did not stop DePaul's Blue Demons from dancing for a cause this spring. On Saturday, April 10, the 2021 hybrid DemonTHON hit this year's goal by raising more than $75,000 for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
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DePaul to host justice, equity, diversity and inclusion forum
Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity | April 23, 2021
On May 14, DePaul will host its annual Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Forum. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to RSVP and attend. Attendees can participate in the entire forum or in specific session and workshops.
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Staff: Become a Chicago Quarter Staff Professional
Rachel Wojnicki | April 23, 2021
Staff members, are you looking for a way to have a meaningful impact on first-year students? Consider becoming a Chicago Quarter staff professional. Staff professionals are a critical piece of teaching teams in Chicago Quarter courses. Along with a faculty member and student mentor, the staff professional provides critical support to new students as they transition to DePaul.
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Check out DePaul's Career Center success stories
Sarah D'Amico | April 23, 2021
While every career path is unique, learning from others who have been in your shoes can help you gain inspiration and direction. Explore the Career Center's new Success Stories website to hear from students and alumni about how they navigated their road to success.
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Vote for the quasquicentennial celebration logo
The Quasquicentennial Planning Committee | April 23, 2021
DePaul students have demonstrated their talents by entering the logo design challenge for the university’s Quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary, in 2023. Now, we invite the university community to help choose a winning design. Students, faculty and staff may vote for up to three designs by April 30.
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Mission: Healing the world we call home
The Rev. Diane Dardon | April 23, 2021
With both Earth Day and Arbor Day on the horizon, what actions are you willing to take to care for creation and for the betterment of our planet?
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Back to Campus: DePaul Euchre Club and on-campus events
April 23, 2021
This week's Back to Campus Vodcast features Megan Evans, president of the DePaul Euchre Club. Since the winter quarter, the Euchre Club has met bi-weekly on campus, with some members still engaging remotely. Check out this week's episode to hear why the Euchre Club decided to host hybrid events, what the process for securing rooms has been like, and how you can join in if you are in the Lincoln Park area and looking to connect with other students.
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