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March 20, 2020
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VOL. 53 NO. 24
DEBUZZ
DePaul earns 'First-Gen Forward' designation
Layda Galvan | March 20,2020
This month, NASPA's Center for First-Generation Student Success recognized DePaul as a First-gen Forward Institution for its commitment to first-generation students. With this designation, the university joins the organization’s 2020-21 cohort.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Vincentian personalism during times of uncertainty
Rev. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. | March 20, 2020
The circumstances of the current COVID-19 crisis have challenged and affected each of us, our families and loved ones in profound ways. This situation invites us to a response rooted in the core values that have long been at the heart of who we are as an institution and a university community. We are DePaul, with a mission deeply rooted in the spirit and life example of St. Vincent de Paul.
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Margaret Storey named Illinois Mother of the Year
Russell Dorn | March 20, 2020
In recognition of her work in the community and at home, Margaret Storey was named the 2020 Illinois Mother of the Year, becoming the 70th woman in Illinois history to receive the honor. She is now on the ballot for National Mother of the Year, which will be announced later this spring.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Launching the DePaul Connection
A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. | March 20, 2020
In an effort to hold onto our sense of community and expand communication efforts, we are launching the DePaul Connection. Starting next week, I will lead regularly scheduled online video updates, together with some of our senior leaders. We invite you to send your questions to depaulconnection@depaul.edu.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 at DePaul University
A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. | March 20, 2020
On March 17, DePaul received notification from a faculty member who works in 1150 W. Fullerton Ave. that they tested positive for COVID-19. For precautions and safety of the community, the building at 1150 W. Fullerton Ave. closed on March 18 to allow for cleaning. The faculty member is self-quarantining off campus, in accordance with Chicago Department of Public Health and CDC guidance.
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DePaul Responds: Student Emergency Assistance Fund
Student Affairs | March 20, 2020
You can help address the immediate needs of DePaul students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. Your gift to the Student Emergency Assistance Fund provides funds for travel expenses, meals, technology needs and other necessities that will help students who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic as they continue their coursework. If you are a student in need of emergency support, please email deanofstudents@depaul.edu.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Mission Monday: Learning to Discern Well
Mark Laboe | March 20, 2020
As the community faces uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, we are invited naturally into a period of ongoing discernment about how we can best make decisions for the good of all. This process of learning to discern well also corresponds closely to the "spiritual work" of the Lenten season. What can we learn from our current reality about the art of discernment, the foundation for making wise choices?
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Laila Farah to help design National Pulse Memorial and museum
Russell Dorn | March 20, 2020
Laila Farah, an associate professor in Women’s and Gender Studies, is part of a group selected to design a memorial and museum meant to honor and preserve the legacy of 49 killed and all those affected by the June 12, 2016, shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
In memorium: Jeremy "Jerry" Mulderig
University Marketing and Communications | March 20, 2020
Jeremy P. "Jerry" Mulderig, a DePaul professor for more than 25 years and former chair of DePaul's Department of English, died peacefully on March 7 from complications related to cancer. He was 69.
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