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March 11, 2022
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VOL. 55 NO. 24
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Why the 'Harry Potter' fandom endures
University Marketing and Communications | March 11,2022
A DePaul study abroad trip is returning to explore places in the United Kingdom that inspired scenes in the "Harry Potter" series. The two professors who lead the program - Rebecca Johns-Trissler and Paul Booth - join the podcast to discuss how they plan a study abroad trip around a fictional world and why students are still interested in Harry Potter.
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Graduating students: Prepare for your commencement ceremony
University Marketing and Communications | March 11, 2022
The Class of 2022 should review the upcoming deadlines, including those to be a student speaker during their college's ceremony, and instructions to prepare for their upcoming in-person graduation ceremony.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
A network of limitless solidarity
Fr. Memo Campuzano, C.M. | March 11, 2022
With more than two million Ukrainians having recently fled their country and many millions more in harm's way, many have been asking what can be done to directly support the people of Ukraine. If you are looking for an organization with an extraordinary reach into the country that is able to get donations where they are most needed, I recommend Depaul International.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Cooler waters created larger Megalodon than warmer waters
Kristin Claes Mathews | March 11, 2022
A new study reveals the iconic extinct Megalodon or megatooth shark grew to larger sizes in cooler environments than in warmer areas. DePaul paleobiology professor Kenshu Shimada and coauthors take a renewed look through time and space at the body size patterns of Otodus megalodon, the fossil shark that lived nearly worldwide roughly 3.6 million to 15 million years ago.
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DePaul Central moves to new Loop Campus location
University Marketing and Communications | March 11, 2022
DePaul Central's Loop Campus office has moved from the ninth floor of the DePaul Center to a more visible location, on the main level near the State Street entrance.
DEBUZZ
DePaul, Prysm Institute collaborate on science entrepreneurship series
Rachel Wojnicki | March 11, 2022
This spring, LaunchPad, a partnership between DePaul and the Prysm Institute will sponsor a high impact, engaging seminar series focused on health and life sciences entrepreneurship. The first event is set for Friday, March 18. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.
DEBUZZ
Ready, set, smile: Portrait Days are coming
Maria Toscano | March 11, 2022
University Marketing and Communications is hosting Portrait Days for faculty, staff and student employees. Set for March 15 - 17, the sessions will take place in the UMC studio at 55 E. Jackson Blvd., 20th floor from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Mission: Moving beyond temptation
Mark Laboe | March 11, 2022
Sometimes, the world's harsh realities can overwhelm us, tempting us to forget the truth of who we are and what we stand for. Into the midst of these challenges, Lent enters, inviting all to remember what is most essential.
Life Events
LIFE EVENTS
In memoriam: Marilyn Kay Moore, mother of Housing's Victoria Van Kirk Pride
March 11, 2022
It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Marilyn Kay Moore, the mother of Victoria Van Kirk Pride, associate director of housing operations in the Department of Housing, Dining and Student Centers and president of Staff Council. She died on Feb. 28 at the age of 75. May she rest in peace.
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Mark Wahlberg shares conversation with Blue Demons
On March 3, actor and producer Mark Wahlberg visited DePaul for an advanced screening and conversation about his latest film, "Father Stu." Scott Myers, an assistant professor in the School of Cinematic Arts (right), moderated the discussion. (Image courtesy of Elly Kafritsas-Wessels)
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