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January 7, 2022
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VOL. 55 NO. 15
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Five questions with School of Cinematic Arts alumnus Kevin McGrail
Elly Kafritsas-Wessels and Emily Holland | January 7,2022
Kevin McGrail is the production manager on Amazon's new series "Paper Girls," which currently is filming at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. His previous production credits include "Fargo," "South Side" and "The Shop," for which he received a 2021 Sports Emmy. Newsline caught up with McGrail to learn more about his work and success in the industry.
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Top 5 campus safety reminders
Public Safety | January 7, 2022
As the DePaul community returns to campus after celebrating the holidays with family and friends, it's important to keep the university's safety guidance in mind.
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DePaul vice president helps craft national anti-racism framework for higher education
Scott Butterworth | January 7, 2022
A new report by senior officials in higher education presents a blueprint for how colleges and universities can create more diverse, inclusive and equitable campuses for all. Elizabeth Ortiz, DePaul's vice president for institutional diversity and equity, was a member of the task force that created "A Framework for Advancing Anti-Racism Strategy on Campus."
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RSVP for the 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., event
Rachel Wojnicki | January 7, 2022
All faculty, staff and students are welcome to RSVP for the 25th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Remembrance Virtual Event. Set for Tuesday, Jan. 18, this annual program gathers members of the DePaul community to celebrate the life and living legacy of Dr. King as an activist for social justice.
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World Business Chicago EVP to speak at Innovation Day 2022
Office of Research Services | January 7, 2022
Abin Kuriakose, the executive vice president of innovation and venture strategy for World Business Chicago, will deliver the keynote address, “Forget Silicon Valley, Welcome to Chicago," during DePaul's third annual Innovation Day: Collaborating through Convergent Research. Set for Friday, Jan. 28, all faculty and staff are welcome to RSVP for the hybrid event.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Applications open for 2022-23 Presidential Fellows program
Rachel Wojnicki | January 7, 2022
The president's office is now accepting applications for the Presidential Fellows Program for the 2022-23 academic year. This opportunity for faculty serves to further DePaul's strategic objectives, outlined in our strategic plan. Submissions are due Jan. 18.
Mission: Be a Community Builder in 2022!
Mark Laboe | January 7, 2022
As we begin a new year in our challenging and ever-changing context, the work of reweaving the fabric of human community is as vital as ever, both within our university and in broader society. As one of your New Year's resolutions, consider taking some simple, active steps to be a community builder, whether among colleagues in the workplace or neighbors in your community.
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