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February 19, 2021
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VOL. 54 NO. 21
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Update on DePaul's 2021 Commencement
Office of Academic Events | February 19,2021
This week, the Class of 2021 received an email from Interim Provost Salma Ghanem regarding DePaul's commencement ceremony plans. Due to the ongoing serious threat of COVID-19, DePaul University will celebrate the Class of 2021 with on-campus activities and online commencement ceremonies in May and June.
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Take Care, Texas
Gene Zdziarski and the Rev. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. | February 19, 2021
For DePaul students at home in Texas this quarter, the power outages and extreme weather are directly affecting their ability to stay warm, get food or water or even attend classes and complete assignments. Here’s how the DePaul community can help.
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DePaul faculty share how to turn ideas into reality
Elizabeth Clements | February 19, 2021
From snake robots to theatre intimacy, many topics were covered at DePaul's second annual Innovation Day. This year's virtual event brought faculty and staff from across the university together with one primary objective: turn ideas into projects.
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Student need propels $5 million gift for scholarships at DePaul University
Russell Dorn | February 19, 2021
In keeping with their long-term commitment to providing students with access to high-quality education, Jennifer, Robin and Heather Steans have made a $5 million gift to establish the John Horan Endowed Scholarship Program at DePaul. The scholarship program will make it possible for students from North Lawndale to attend DePaul with all costs of enrollment covered.
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Spring break travel information and recommendation
DePaul's COVID-19 Response Task Force | February 19, 2021
Spring break and the Easter holiday are just around the corner and many of us are longing to travel. However, the COVID-19 pandemic remains a serious threat. As a result, DePaul highly recommends faculty, staff and students stay home instead of traveling.
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Department of Finance to host fireside chat with John Rogers
Department of Finance | February 19, 2021
On Friday, Feb. 26, the Department of Finance and the Diversity Council of the Finance Advisory Board will host a virtual event in celebration of Black History Month. Join DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban and John W. Rogers, Jr., chairman and co-CEO of Ariel Investments for a fireside chat.
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Mission: Can we endure this much longer?
Mark Laboe | February 19, 2021
Just when you thought maybe you could not tolerate the reality we are living through much longer, a story comes along that offers a new perspective on things and helps you reconsider.
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The Vincentian spirit in the global compact on education
The Rev. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. | February 19, 2021
Last October, Pope Francis invited representatives from around the world to a virtual gathering at the Vatican to ask for their support on the Global Compact on Education. The heart of the Global Compact is deeply connected to our Vincentian Spirit at DePaul, and we pledge our commitment to it.
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Black student-athlete summit evokes powerful feelings
Bob Sakamoto | February 19, 2021
More than 1,300 student athletes and collegiate staff professionals participated in the virtual summit that aspired to spark dialogue and conversation about solutions to the challenges and opportunities Black student-athletes encounter on campus.
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