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June 18, 2021

VOL. 54 NO. 38

DePaul University President A. Gabriel Esteban stepping down summer 2022

University Marketing and Communications | June 18,2021

​On Monday, June 14, Dr. Esteban shared in an email to faculty, staff and students his decision to step down from his position as president at the end of the next academic year, on June 30, 2022. After five years of leading DePaul, he will take a one-year sabbatical and plans to visit members of the Vincentian family around the world.

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Articles

Concluding my presidency at DePaul

DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban | June 18, 2021

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HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED

New FCC benefit can assist students with getting online

Scott Butterworth | June 18, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission has created an Emergency Broadband Benefit program that provides eligible households with discounts of up to $50 a month on home internet service and $100 toward the purchase of a laptop, computer or tablet from a participating provider.

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Updated COVID-19 public health measures

Facility Operations | June 18, 2021

​DePaul has updated processes related to office and classroom cleaning, building ventilation, elevators and stairwells, restrooms, furniture and more in preparation for larger numbers of faculty, staff and students to return to campus this summer.
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DEBUZZ

Students, alumni chosen for TV academy's junior board

Scott Butterworth | June 18, 2021

Five DePaul students and alumni have been named to the inaugural Junior Board of the Chicago-Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. This organization, known as NATAS, is most known for its annual Emmy Awards.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Department of Environmental Science and Studies receives funding for peer mentor programs

Carolyn Brinckwirth | June 18, 2021

Four graduate students in the Department of Environmental Science and Studies are addressing the challenge of the "hidden syllabus" through new programs this fall to assist incoming undergraduates and graduates.

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Reopening Phase V Guidance for DePaul

Community Health | June 18, 2021

On Friday, the university sent an email to faculty, staff and students, outlining changes to COVID-19 protocol for the start of the summer quarter. These changes are in alignment with the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago entering Phase V in their reopening plans.​
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Online study abroad, international learning innovations here to stay

Kristin Claes Mathews | June 18, 2021

In recent years, DePaul has emerged as a leader in virtual global engagement, using technology to connect its faculty and students in Chicago with peers around the world. The pandemic has supercharged those efforts, as DePaul added virtual study abroad and Global Conversations to its internationally recognized Global Learning Experience project.

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DEBUZZ

Faculty's art exhibition opens at Chicago gallery

Scott Butterworth | June 18, 2021

Collaborative drawings made by Steven Carrelli, a faculty member in The Art School, long-distance with a colleague in Texas are the featured exhibition this month at Chicago's Hofheimer Gallery.

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DEBUZZ

Faculty, staff honored for student mentorship

Scott Butterworth | June 18, 2021

Four faculty and staff members have been chosen to receive DePaul's Gerald Paetsch Advising Award, recognizing their excellence in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

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DEBUZZ

A new home for the Student Food Pantry and Career Closet

Rick Moreci | June 18, 2021

The Student Food Pantry/Career Closet will soon have a new home in the Lincoln Park Student Center, one with more room than its previous site. As it relocates, the pantry will be closed this week.

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Mission: Actions More than Words

Mark Laboe | June 18, 2021

​This Saturday, we celebrate Juneteenth (short for June 19th) in the United States, a holiday which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in our country. While the history of this event traces back to 1865, we are still bridging the gap between proclamation and reality. How does Juneteenth connect to DePaul's Vincentian mission?
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DEBUZZ

Final week to register for Anna Deavere Smith lecture

University Marketing and Communications | June 18, 2021

There is still time to reserve your virtual seat at this year's Bert L. Scott and Elizabeth A. Fender Distinguished Lecture on Friday, June 18, featuring Anna Deavere Smith.

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Life Events

LIFE EVENTS

In Memoriam: Joseph Morgan Sr., father of LAS College Office's Samuel D. Morgan

June 18, 2021

​We are saddened to learn of the death of Elder Joseph Morgan Sr., father of Samuel D. Morgan, associate director of student records for the LAS College Office. Morgan passed away on June 10 at the age of 83.

Multimedia

The Academic Journey

June 18, 2021

DePaul ​University observed its 122nd commencement on June 12 with 10 ceremonies online. At each ceremony, as its graduates joined nearly 200,000 living DePaul alumni, a video reminded them of the strength, stamina and determination of their academic journey.
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DePaul In The News

NBC5 Chicago • Abigail Ingram

DePaul Business Accelerator Program Aims to Help Women of Color

June 14, 2021

New York Times • Kendra Knight

7 Ways to Reset Your Relationship

June 16, 2021

Psychology Today • Joseph Ferrari

The Negative Side of Office Clutter

June 10, 2021

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