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June 4, 2021
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VOL. 54 NO. 36
DEBUZZ
Anna Deavere Smith to deliver Scott and Fender Lecture
Scott Butterworth | June 4,2021
On June 18, the award-winning artist and educator will take up the subject of "Reinventing Education" through this year's Bert L. Scott and Elizabeth A. Fender Distinguished Lecture. Sponsored by DePaul's School of Continuing and Professional Studies and the Center to Advance Education for Adults, Smith's lecture will take the form of a moderated conversation.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Game design students develop DePaul Athletics-themed computer games
Karen Uhler | June 4, 2021
Over the years, Blue Demon Athletics has utilized the talents of students from both CDM and the Art School at DePaul to enhance marketing materials for students and fans. The tradition continues in 2021. The past two quarters, DePaul Athletics has worked with two students from CDM as game design interns.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Wellness: Taking care of yourself post-pandemic
Katrina Wagner | June 4, 2021
With more people being vaccinated daily against COVID-19, the world is beginning to open up. This challenges us to shift our behaviors to a hybrid that includes venturing out into the world and engaging in some of our pre-pandemic activities while still being cautious.
Avgeri Honored as BIG EAST Player of the Year
Bob Sakamoto | June 4, 2021
Graduate student Aspasia Avgeri has been honored as the BIG EAST Player of the Year in women's tennis after leading DePaul to a runner-up finish at the BIG EAST Championship in Cayce, S.C.
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Library Access and Hours Expand for Finals
DePaul University Libraries | June 4, 2021
Need a place to study? The John T. Richardson Library is extending hours from June 6 to June 11, as well as opening access to the first and second floors for students, faculty and staff.
MULTIMEDIA
Tips for scheduling on-campus events this fall
Office of Student Involvement | June 4, 2021
Episode 10 of the Back to Campus Vodcast features information about reserving Student Centers spaces for fall quarter, updates to the student organization travel policy, and more. This week’s edition will be the last vodcast for spring quarter. Should you have questions on summer on-campus gatherings or if you need assistance as you prepare for fall quarter, reach out to
involvement@depaul.edu.
Faculty and staff: Share your congrats with the Class of 2021
University Marketing and Communications | June 4, 2021
It has been an academic year like no other. To continue to honor and celebrate the Class of 2021 before they begin the next chapter in their lives, Newsline is inviting faculty and staff to share a short note or selfie holding a congratulatory sign. This is an opportunity for the DePaul community to come together to celebrate the great work from this year's graduating class.
Graduating students: Share your thank yous with faculty, staff and students
University Marketing and Communications | June 4, 2021
Graduating students are invited to share a short note or a selfie, thanking the faculty, staff or peers who made an impact during their time at DePaul. This is another creative way for students to virtually connect with the DePaul community before celebrating their big milestone.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Older DePaul email addresses to be retired this summer
Information Services | June 4, 2021
Email addresses that end with "@mail.depaul.edu" (formerly issued to students prior to BlueM@il) are being retired this summer. Now is the time to backup and migrate any and all data connected to these accounts, including email and Microsoft Office files.
MULTIMEDIA
A Year in Review: DePaul Download podcast
University Marketing and Communications | June 4, 2021
The DePaul Download podcast recently concluded its second season, publishing 15 episodes that highlighted faculty experts and new university initiatives.
DEBUZZ
Sarah Brown honored for teaching of First-Year Writing
Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse | June 4, 2021
Sarah Brown, an assistant director of faculty development and instructional technology, has been named as the 2021 recipient of the Excellence in First-Year Writing Teaching Award.
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