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May 21, 2021
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VOL. 54 NO. 34
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Meet Joel Gonzalez: Decorated student veteran paving a path to college success
Carolyn Brinckwirth | May 21,2021
While some students attend college right after high school, there are others who take a different path. Joel Gonzalez, an undergraduate student pursuing a major in business administration, decided to join the military before attending college. After eight years of success in the military, Gonzalez used his experience to apply and get accepted into DePaul University.
Articles
A statement on the Israeli - Palestinian Conflict: The ideal of peace and non-violence
The Rev. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. | May 21, 2021
As I write this message, I feel the grief and anxiety that comes from observing the growing number of victims of the Israeli - Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, the new escalating violence, and the heartbreaking suffering of so many in the past days. Our pressure to act and to not stay quiet comes especially from our students and alumni affected personally with family and friends living in fear, affected directly by the bombing, suffering and dying.
DEBUZZ
DePaul named top graphic design school by GDUSA
Rachel Wojnicki | May 21, 2021
For the third consecutive year, Graphic Design USA named DePaul a Top Graphic Design School. DePaul joins a list of 49 other institutions across the nation recognized for preparing students students to work in professional graphic design.
Accounting students provide tax assistance to low-income families
Brian Maj | May 21, 2021
DePaul's accounting students volunteer their time each year from January to April to assist low-income families with tax returns through Chicago-based organization Ladder Up and its tax assistance program. This year the federal income tax deadline was extended to May 17 and some consultations were conducted remotely, but DePaul students were still there to provide support.
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Opt-in summer U-Pass program available for students
DePaul U-Pass Team | May 21, 2021
For the first time, students will be able to opt into the U-Pass program this summer. Students must be enrolled in at least one course and complete the opt-in form no later than July 20.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Women’s basketball to move all home games to Wintrust Arena
Bob Sakamoto | May 21, 2021
DePaul Athletics announced this week the women's basketball program will permanently move home games to Wintrust Arena beginning with the 2021-22 season. The Blue Demons played every home game this season at the facility after splitting the home schedule between Wintrust Arena and McGrath-Phillips Arena.
MULTIMEDIA
Apps to help transition you back to campus
Office of Student Involvement | May 21, 2021
Week eight of the Back to Campus Vodcast features information about apps designed to help with students' return to campus. Tune in to hear about the introduction of mySSP and learn a bit about iDePaul, the DeHUB app, the Ray app, Dine on Campus app and more.
DEBUZZ
DePaul to host summer youth programs
Rachel Wojnicki | May 21, 2021
From exploring the Land of Oz with The Theatre School to diving into game, cinema and animation with the College of Computing and Digital Media, DePaul will offer children a plethora of on-campus and remote opportunities for creative learning this summer.
Online community engagement enhances service learning
Dan Baron | May 21, 2021
In spring 2020, the Steans Center launched Online Community Engagement, a program faculty employ to encourage dialogue on select topics relevant to curriculum, communities and students. Within a matter of weeks, OCE provided self-directed modules including reading materials and videos for students focused on issues such as mental health, immigration, community organizing, police accountability, and gentrification.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Spring 2021 census and fall outlook
Enrollment Management | May 21, 2021
According to National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment across all institution types fell 2.9% this spring compared to last year. However, DePaul continues to perform better than the average, with a 2.7% decline compared to last spring. Overall, DePaul enrolled 19,008 students, 97.0% of the projected goal of 19,597 students.
FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS
Staff performance appraisals open June 1, due Sept. 1
Office of Human Resources | May 21, 2021
As with other human resources applications, the university's annual performance appraisal forms are now in BlueSky. Staff performance appraisal forms will be available beginning June 1 and should be submitted by Sept. 1.
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