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April 30, 2021
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VOL. 54 NO. 31
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
University announces 2021 commencement speakers
Office of Academic Events | April 30,2021
The 2021 online commencement ceremonies will not only highlight each graduate, but also feature Emmy-winning WGN reporter Lourdes Duarte for the June ceremonies, a Cargill executive for the College of Law ceremony and college specific student speakers.
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DePaul Download podcast: Commencement celebrations like no other
University Marketing and Communications | April 30, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every aspect of the collegiate experience – including commencement. To ensure the Class of 2021 has the opportunity to participate in the time-honored tradition - even if it looked different than a typical year - DePaul has planned Graduation Celebration. In the latest episode of DePaul Download Salma Ghanem, interim provost, shares more about the university's plans.
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Students: Guide to 2021-22 schedule of courses
Student Success | April 30, 2021
As you build your schedule for upcoming terms, please learn about the spectrum of available modalities. Not every class will be available in every modality, but be aware of the options and of how to identify them in Campus Connect at registration time.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Education faculty and Catholic high school students address racial inequity
Kristin Claes Mathews | April 30, 2021
Students and teachers from 25 Catholic high schools in Chicago have come together with DePaul’s College of Education to address racial inequity. In late April, the students presented their ideas along with each school’s commitment to racial justice to Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago.
MULTIMEDIA
Blue Demon Minute: DePaul's improvements to indoor ventilation
University Marketing and Communications | April 30, 2021
DePaul is excited to welcome the community back to campus this fall. To improve indoor ventilation inside DePaul's buildings, the university has invested in new equipment and implemented new airflow measures. In this video, Cheryl Hover, the associate director of emergency management, discusses these efforts.
MULTIMEDIA
Student Town Hall video now available
University Marketing and Communications | April 30, 2021
Earlier this month, university leadership hosted a town hall for students and family members. Watch the recording now.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
We look at India today with solidarity and concern
The Rev. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. | April 30, 2021
We would like to put out a call during this time of crisis to create awareness around the reality of COVID in India, to create an alliance of solidarity and compassion, and to immediately support the Indian people.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
"Band of Brothers" makes history with first BIG EAST title
Bob Sakamoto | April 30, 2021
Facing quadruple match point with zero degree margin for error, Luuk Wassenaar brought DePaul back from the brink of elimination with a comeback that will live on for the ages in the annals of the Blue Demon men's tennis program.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
COVID-19 vaccine update
University Marketing and Communications | April 30, 2021
The city of Chicago is making vaccine appointments available on April 30 to university students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni at several city sites. UI Health also will have appointments available to students.
DEBUZZ
Faculty: Attend upcoming Fulbright workshops
Rachel Wojnicki | April 30, 2021
Every year, more than one thousand U.S. faculty members travel abroad to teach or conduct research as recipients of a Fulbright award. To help faculty access these opportunities, Global Engagement will host Fulbright program workshops.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Register for the 2021 Teaching and Learning Conference
Molly Clementz | April 30, 2021
Faculty and staff are invited to attend the 26th Annual Teaching and Learning Conference, set for May 7 and 14. Each year, the conference brings together faculty and staff to share knowledge, promote effective teaching practices, and improve student learning experiences across the University.
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Professor emerita explores lessons learned from semiotics
Ruth Gannon Cook | April 30, 2021
This educator's introduction to semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, describes a communications phenomenon that has permeated and influenced learner attitudes, behaviors and cognition in any learning environment.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Channeling grief into love and service
katie Sullivan | April 30, 2021
Following the anniversary of the Columbine tragedy, a survivor reflects upon how your healing and your actions can bring hope to others.
FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS
Waived co-pays for child, adult caregiving begin May 1
Office of Human Resources | April 30, 2021
Beginning May 1, usual co-pays that apply to back-up care services provided by Bright Horizons will be waived, meaning you can reserve care for your child or adult loved one at no cost. As a reminder, you have access to 15 days/uses of back-up care per year.
Life Events
LIFE EVENTS
In memoriam: Mark Joseph Bielanski, father of Student Affairs' Jessica Peterson
April 30, 2021
It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Mark Joseph Bielanski, father of Jessica Peterson, the marketing communications specialist in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Bielanski passed away on April 18, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. He was 71.
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