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May 23, 2019
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VOL. 52 NO. 34
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Don't miss these 'eye-opening' TEDxDePaulUniversity 2019 talks
Office of Public Relations and Communications | May 23,2019
Nine DePaul speakers delivered powerful TEDx talks in April 2019 before nearly 400 faculty, staff, students, alumni and local community members - the largest TEDxDePaulUniversity event since its inception four years ago. Now, videos of their talks are being shared around the world.
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DEBUZZ
DePaul makes Variety's list of best film schools
Rachel Marciano | May 23, 2019
Earlier this month, Variety named DePaul to its list of Best Film Schools of 2019. DePaul and 49 other schools across the country were honored for both their academic offerings and showbiz circles.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Math magic: STEM Center teaches CPS teachers how to delight, inspire students
DePaul Magazine | May 23, 2019
Modeled on the Chicago Algebra Initiative, the Elementary Math Specialist Project is a partnership between the Chicago Public Schools, DePaul, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Faculty from the three universities created a program to provide middle school teachers with the knowledge and credentials they needed to teach eighth-graders algebra for high school credit.
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Operation skyscraper: A history of the Frank J. Lewis Center
Patty Chavez | May 23, 2019
On Oct. 15, 1955, DePaul received one of the most momentous gifts in its history: ownership of what was then the W.W. Kimball Building. The giver of this gift was Chicago businessman-turned-philanthropist, Frank J. Lewis. The university dedicated the Frank J. Lewis Center on May 2, 1959. Though DePaul has grown tremendously in the 60 years since then, Lewis' prediction remains true: the Lewis Center has been the home of thousands of diverse students who use what they learn on campus to make an impact in the world.
DEBUZZ
DePaul and Harper College to launch master's degree in nursing
Rachel Marciano | May 23, 2019
DePaul will launch a new registered nurse to master of science in nursing program this fall at the University Center at Harper College.
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Global Engagement spring newsletter is here
Global Engagement | May 23, 2019
Curious about the university's new Global Pathways Program? Did you know DePaul was selected to participate in the American Council of Education's US-Japan COIL initiative? Get the latest from the Office of Global Engagement, including updates about record growth with the Global Learning Experience program, in its spring 2019 newsletter.
DEBUZZ
Film students showcase at Cannes
Elly Kafritsas-Wessels | May 23, 2019
This month, faculty and students from the School of Cinematic Arts will showcase their projects and experience the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's largest and most impactful film events. Two Cannes programs, the Marché du Film and Court Métrage, will feature projects from DePaul students and faculty.
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MULTIMEDIA
College of Law Commencement 2019
May 23, 2019
On Saturday, May 18, sStudents from the DePaul College of Law stole the show at the Chicago Theatre during the 2019 commencement ceremony. This year, an estimated 260 graduates received their Juris Doctors or Master of Laws degrees.
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Adjunct and Term Faculty Reception 2019
May 23, 2019
On May 14, DePaul hosted the Adjunct and Term Faculty Appreciation Reception in Cortelyou Commons. Sponsored by Academic Affairs, the Workplace Environment Committee and the Committee on Contingent Faculty, the event recognized the contributions adjunct and term faculty make to the DePaul community.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
David Kalsbeek retires from DePaul
Elizabeth Clements | May 20, 2019
David Kalsbeek, senior vice president for Enrollment Management and Marketing at DePaul, has announced he will retire from the university on June 30. A recognized leader and innovator in his field, Kalsbeek has successfully led enrollment development strategies at DePaul since 1997.
DEBUZZ
Memorial mass scheduled for John P. Minogue
Rachel Marciano | May 22, 2019
John P. Minogue, DePaul University’s 10th president, passed away April 4 following a long illness. A memorial mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, in the Lincoln Park Parish Church.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Lisa Gundry named interim chair for Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
College of Business | May 21, 2019
Earlier this month, Misty Johanson, dean for the College of Business, announced Lisa Gundry will be the interim chair of the college's Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, effective July 1.
DEBUZZ
French students at DePaul create new translation of 'The Killing Game' for Chicago stage
Kristin Claes Mathews | May 21, 2019
French language students at DePaul saw their translations come to life this month during a visit to The Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago.
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