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February 5, 2021

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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Articles

MULTIMEDIA

DePaul president outlines plans for spring, summer and fall 2021

University Marketing and Communications | February 5, 2021

​In fall 2021, DePaul intends to offer a full complement of in-person courses. More in-person classes will be added for summer quarter, along with a coordinated and phased return to campus for employees.

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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.​
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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.
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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!​
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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 stud​​y. 

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HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED

First-Year Students: Apply now for the Vincentian Service Scholarship

Mission and Ministry | February 5, 2021

Sponsored by the Division of Mission and Ministry, the Vincentian Service Scholarship will be awarded to students who will be sophomores during the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are due by Feb. 21.

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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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SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR

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.

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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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DEBUZZ

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.
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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.​

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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?

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Mission and Ministry Launches Mission Ambassador Program for Faculty and Staff

Mission and Ministry | February 5, 2021

Beginning this month, the Division of Mission and Ministry is launching an initiative that recognizes the vital role of faculty and staff in integrating and sustaining DePaul's Vincentian mission in the day-to-day life and work of the university, called the Mission Ambassadors.​
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DEBUZZ

Living Anew: Lenten Faith-sharing Groups for Faculty and Staff

Mission and Ministry | February 5, 2021

During Lent this year, the Division of Mission and Ministry will facilitate weekly faith-sharing groups for faculty and staff. We invite you to join and pray with us.​
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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.​
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DEBUZZ

Last chance to register for DePaul’s Global Learning Experience Faculty Development Workshop

Global Engagement | February 5, 2021

Last chance to register for DePaul's Global Learning Experience Faculty Development Workshop Virtual Exchange. This interactive workshop includes three weeks of asynchronous online work and two synchronous meetings, leading you through essential pedagogical and technological aspects of virtual exchange. Registration due by Monday, Feb. 8.​
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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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Life Events

LIFE EVENTS

In Memoriam: Dan O’Donnell, father-in-law of Andy Clark, director of the Sports Business Program

February 5, 2021

We are saddened to learn of the death of Dan O'Donnell, father-in-law of Andy Clark, director of the Sports Business Program within the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship.  O'Donnell passed away suddenly on Jan. 19 at the age of 80.

DePaul In The News

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How Bushra Amiwala Is Fighting Islamophobia With Compassion

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