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February 5, 2021
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VOL. 54 NO. 19
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
DePaul tops Midwest in generating social mobility
Denise Mattson | February 5,2021
Education Reform Now ranked DePaul No. 3 in social mobility for Pell-eligible students among private universities and No. 52 among universities for elevating low-income students' economic status.
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HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Blue Demon Week kicks off Feb. 8
Rachel Wojnicki | February 5, 2021
Set for Feb. 8 - 13, the annual Blue Demon Week brings together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to celebrate what it means to be a DePaul Blue Demon.
DEBUZZ
Blue Demon Challenge is Feb. 11
Rachel Wojnicki | February 5, 2021
Save the date for DePaul's 2021 Blue Demon Challenge, set for Feb. 11. The Blue Demon Challenge is DePaul's day of giving, when alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty and staff come together to give back. This year, the challenge is bigger than ever. Your gift of any size can help us get one step closer to reaching our biggest goal yet: raising $3 million in a single day.
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Spring quarter registration now open
Student Affairs | February 5, 2021
Spring quarter registration starts today, Feb. 4, and course carts are now open. Make sure to check your email for information and updates about registration. Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor if you haven't already done so, run your DPR and put course options into your Course Cart. AND, remember to register when your appointment opens!
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Library reservations now open
Ashley McMullin | February 5, 2021
The DePaul University Library will resume its reservation services for current students, faculty and staff starting Monday, Feb. 1. Access will include the second floor of the John T. Richardson Library, which includes 18 PC, two Mac and two Wacom workstations, in addition to open space for study.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Meet Camila Cortez: McNair Scholar and tree conservationist
Carolyn Brinckwirth | February 5, 2021
Many college students worry about choosing a major when they start their undergraduate career. Camila Cortez, a senior and McNair Scholar studying environmental Science, had the same worries as a freshman. Although the challenge of finding a field of study she loves once haunted her, she now reflects back on her exploration of different fields fondly.
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Faculty examines board games as media
Paul Booth | February 5, 2021
"Board Games as Media" explores the growth in popularity of board games today, and unpacks what it means to read a board game. What does a game communicate? How do games play us? With little scholarly research in this still-emerging field, "Board Games as Media" underscores the importance of board games in the ever-evolving world of media.
THAT'S MY JOB
Genevieve Beaulieu: The School of Music’s organizational rock star
Isabel Rejto and Russell Dorn | February 5, 2021
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic mostly quieting the halls of the Holtschneider Performance Center, Genevieve Beaulieu's days haven't slowed down. As the coordinator of performance services and the instrumental library at DePaul's School of Music, Beaulieu is tasked with keeping track of thousands of moving parts on any given day.
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The Theatre School’s Blood Wedding premieres Feb. 3
Rachel Wojnicki | February 5, 2021
Set to stream Feb. 3 - 14, this folk tragedy adapted by Maria Irene Fornes tells the story of a bride who struggles with unresolved feelings for a former suitor. All members of the DePaul community are welcome to register for tickets to the virtual streaming event.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Mission statement review process moves forward
Mission and Ministry | February 5, 2021
In the last several months, the university started the process of reviewing DePaul's mission statement. Data gathering has now been completed and the process has moved to synthesizing what has been learned.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Mission: Service, Faith, Love: Building Community in Times of Division
Abdul-Malik Ryan | February 5, 2021
The challenges we face today amidst divisions in our communities, society, and the world are great. In meeting these challenges, what inspiration can we draw from the example and legacy of historical Vincentian figures such as Blessed Rosalie Rendu? And, what questions should we address in facing up to these challenges?
DEBUZZ
New management system for internal grants
Office of Research Services | February 5, 2021
The Office of Research Services has launched a new grants management system for internal grants, Blackbaud. ORS will host a virtual workshop on proposal submission using Blackbaud on Feb. 19 at 9 a.m.
FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS
Unemployment fraud issue: IDES sends letters in error
Office of Human Resources | February 5, 2021
DePaul was recently informed by the Illinois Department of Employment Security that overpayment notice letters were sent in error. These letters went to anyone who has recently reported fraud or is in the system but has not applied for or received unemployment benefits recently.
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