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December 11, 2020
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VOL. 54 NO. 14
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
DePaul responds to DACA ruling
University Marketing and Communications | December 11, 2020
In a court ruling on Dec. 4, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis of the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn ordered the full restoration of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, meaning the government will once more have to accept new applications for the program that protects immigrants living in the U.S. since childhood without legal permission.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
DePaul Download podcast: The making of Christmas from DePaul
University Marketing and Communications | December 11, 2020
This year, Christmas from DePaul is going virtual. The event's producers, Tony Peluso and Jamie Davis, talk about the challenges they faced due to COVID-19, explain how DePaul's campus was used to help tell the story of Jesus' birth and share how students were involved in creating this year's event, in front of and behind the camera.
DEBUZZ
Holiday Acts of Loving Kindness: Sharing gratitude to our first responders
Division of Mission and Ministry | December 11, 2020
Holiday trees are popping up in homes across the country. Bright lights are twinkling throughout the long winter nights. Angels, Santas, elves, nativities, menorahs and any imaginable holiday scene have turned lawns into festive holiday stages. Take a few moments today to plan out a holiday decoration that extends a special thanks and wishes for good will to those who continue to put their lives on the line as first responders.
INTO THE ARCHIVES
Celebrating the holidays with Dickens
Nora Gabor | December 10, 2020
While the holidays this year will be a little different than previous years, one tradition that will remain the same is the popularity of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Released on Dec. 19, 1843, it sold more than 6,000 copies in the first week, a sign Dickens successfully enchanted readers with his vision of Christmas.
DEBUZZ
Ron Culp receives 2020 Distinguished Leader Award
Jen Himes | December 11, 2020
The Chicago Senior Leaders Committee of the Public Relations Society of America recognized Ron Culp with the 2020 Distinguished Leader Award. Culp serves as DePaul's graduate professional program director for the Public Relations and Advertising program.
MULTIMEDIA
Seeds of the Mission: Rick Moreci
Division of Mission and Ministry | December 11, 2020
As we enter the season of gratitude and giving, we turn our attention to Rick Moreci, Director of Housing, Dining and Student Centers. Rick tells the story of the DePaul Student Food Pantry; a space that opened in February of 2020 where students can privately swipe-in to get the food and personal items they need.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
New quarantine guidance for close contacts
Michelle Patrick | December 11, 2020
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance on the length of quarantine for those exposed to someone with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Students: Make a plan to quarantine at the start of winter term
University Marketing and Communications | December 11, 2020
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, plan to stay in your residence hall or apartment for the first two weeks of the winter term. All courses will be conducted fully online for that time period to help students comply.
DEBUZZ
Save the date for the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event
Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity | December 11, 2020
Set for Jan. 19, the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Virtual Event will bring together members of the DePaul community to celebrate the life and living legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ernest Green, one of the "Little Rock Nine," will serve as the event's keynote speaker.
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