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May 22, 2020

VOL. 53 NO. 33

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul's Heroes: On-Campus Staff 'In Their Own Words'

Visual Services | May 22,2020

​From a safe distance, Newsline caught up with some of our on-campus staff members on April 21 to see how the COVID-19 crisis has changed life on the university grounds and to learn what it's been like for them during this unprecedented time in DePaul's history.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul leadership looks ahead during COVID-19 town hall

Rachel Wojnicki | May 22, 2020

More than 1,​000 faculty and staff members joined a virtual town hall on May 21 to hear directly from university leadership about university operations and future planning in the era of COVID-19.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

College of Law grad focuses on homelessness, social justice

Isabel Rejto | May 22, 2020

​During Ezra Lintner's studies at the College of Law, they advocated for the legal rights of people experiencing homelessness and increased awareness of social justice issues among classmates.
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Celebrate the class of 2020 with some curb appeal

Office of Academic Events | May 22, 2020

​DePaul University is offering parents, families and friends the chance to celebrate their DePaul graduate with the sale of yard and window signs.
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DEBUZZ

PRAD students take first place in annual Bateman Competition

Jen Himes | May 22, 2020

​College of Communication students recently claimed first place in the 2020 Bateman Competition, PRSSA's premier national case study competition for public relations students. This is the first time DePaul has received first place in the competition.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Updated pay guidelines for staff employees and student workers

University Marketing and Communications | May 22, 2020

​Since moving to remote operations on March 16, DePaul's leadership has strived to make decisions to support staff employees and student workers during this time of disruption in normal work schedules. Effective July 1, the university will only pay for actual hours worked.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Work from home extended

A. Gabriel Esteban, Salma Ghanem and Jeff Bethke | May 22, 2020

​As spring quarter classes come to a close, DePaul employees should plan to work from home through at least July 17.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Mission: The beauty of a higher purpose

Abdul-Malik Ryan | May 22, 2020

​Ramadan reveals how our intention and perseverance, our connection to a higher purpose along with increased gratitude and vulnerability, reflects our beauty and enhances our interactions with others.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Wellness: Recovery is Possible

Katrina Wagner | May 22, 2020

​There are many stigmas and myths associated with mental illness. One of those myths is that recovery is not possible. But, most people with mental health problems can get better, and treatment and recovery are an ongoing process that happens over time. The first step is reaching out for help.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Jaharis Health Law Institute produces video series on impact of COVID-19

Marissa De La Cerda | May 22, 2020

​As the healthcare community faces unprecedented challenges in delivering care, DePaul's College of Law, in collaboration with the American Health Law Association and dbase media, have produced a series of public service announcement videos to heighten awareness of the ever-shifting legal landscape in light of the coronavirus.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Institute is leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs

Isabel Rejto | May 22, 2020

​With a goal of leveling the playing field in the startup world, DePaul’s Women in Entrepreneurship Institute uses academic research and programs to address the challenges and barriers faced by women entrepreneurs looking to open and grow their businesses.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

New grant program supports diversity and inclusion initiatives

Kelsey Schagemann | May 22, 2020

​The Office of Academic Affairs launched the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Grant program earlier this year. Since the program's launch, 15 proposals have been approved.
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DEBUZZ

Take a creative break with flutist and DePaul alumnus James Brinkmann

Michelle Patrick | May 22, 2020

​Join flutist, DePaul School of Music alumnus and former TEDxDePaulUniversity speaker James Brinkmann on Thursday, May 28 for an interactive concert.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

The show must go on for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'

Anna Ables | May 22, 2020

​In keeping with themes of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,' the DePaul cast and the creative team are combating isolation by bringing support to individuals with autism.
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MULTIMEDIA

Tips for success from DePaul students

May 22, 2020

​​Student leaders from DePaul offer practical tips for succeeding as online students to their peers.
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DePaul In The News

CBS 2 Chicago • Peter Ryckbosch and Brooke Schulte

Two Former DePaul Basketball Players Are On Front Lines Of Pandemic

May 18, 2020

WBEZ • Courtney Hull and Emma Rosenthal

These DePaul Students Are Tackling Grief - And Graduation - With Humor

May 18, 2020

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