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November 1, 2018
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VOL. 52 NO. 10
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Kick off your holiday season with DePaul
Student Affairs | November 1,2018
Are you ready to get your holiday spirit on? Have you always wanted an ugly sweater for a holiday party? Here's your big chance. This year, DePaul University is starting a new tradition, and all faculty, staff and students are invited to participate. Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 7 for the inaugural DePaul Tree Lighting Ceremony. Prior to the tree lighting ceremony, all students are invited to attend an Ugly Sweater Party.
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University budget process begins for 2019-20
Office of Public Relations and Communications | November 1, 2018
Faculty, staff, student and administration representatives of the Strategic Resource Allocation Committee, or SRAC, have begun meeting to prepare a budget recommendation for DePaul’s 2019-20 fiscal year.
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Workplace Environment Committee for Adjunct Faculty takes shape for 2018-19
Office of Public Relations and Communications | November 1, 2018
After the recent conclusion of elections, the Workplace Environment Committee for adjunct faculty has begun its work for the 2018-19 academic year.
THAT'S MY JOB
Michael Sportiello: Leading behind the scenes at the School of Music
Rachel Marciano | November 1, 2018
Today, Nov. 1, the DePaul School of Music kicks off “Unveiled: A Celebration of Music,” an 11-day music festival to honor the newly constructed Holtschneider Performance Center. While the eyes and ears of faculty, staff, students and the broader Chicago community will tune in to the performances on stage, the School of Music's technical director, Michael Sportiello, will be behind the scenes, ensuring the more than 40 festival events run smoothly.
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
RSVP to attend the Midnight Breakfast
Jessica Peterson | November 1, 2018
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness will host the second annual Midnight Breakfast from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. There will be free food served by faculty, staff and DePaul’s President A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., and his wife, Josephine. Students can RSVP to attend the event. Faculty and staff can sign up to volunteer at the midnight meal.
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DePaul co-hosts global entrepreneurship center conference
Jaclyn Lansbery | November 1, 2018
More than 600 entrepreneurship conference leaders from across the world attended the 2018 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Center Conference cohosted by DePaul University’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and the Illinois Institute of Technology. With a theme of “Entrepreneurship in Chicago: Big City, Big Impact!,” the conference took place on the DePaul and IIT campuses from Oct. 18-20.
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Supporting our student athletes
John McEnroe | November 1, 2018
As we are now already approaching final exams in the first quarter of our academic year, I would like to thank you for your assistance in helping our student athletes achieve academic success. By participating in intercollegiate competition, our DePaul student athletes contribute greatly to enhancing the national recognition and reputation of our university. In the process, they have to make many sacrifices in order to coordinate their academic responsibilities with time expended in practice and competition.
DEBUZZ
Last chance to enter Christmas at DePaul ticket lottery
Rachel Marciano | November 1, 2018
The ticket lottery for the 2018 Christmas at DePaul performances closes tomorrow, Nov. 2. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to submit their names to the lottery.
DEBUZZ
Submit names for annual Gathering of Remembrance
Rachel Marciano | November 1, 2018
Have you lost a family member or loved one over the past year? Submit their name by Monday, Nov. 12 to be remembered during the Division of Mission and Ministry's seventh annual Gathering of Remembrance.
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State of the University 2018
November 1, 2018
A.Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul University, presented the annual State of the University address to faculty and staff members, Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Holtschneider Performance Center inside the School of Music.
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University co-hosts global entrepreneruship center conference
November 1, 2018
More than 600 entrepreneurship conference leaders from across the world attended the 2018 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Center Conference co-hosted by DePaul University’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and the Illinois Institute of Technology. The three-day conference explored a variety of entrepreneurship education topics through a packed schedule of workshops, panels and facilitated round-table discussion.
In Case You Missed It
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Watch the video: State of the University Address 2018
| November 1, 2018
On Oct. 4, A Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul, talked about the vision for the university's future as DePaul implements its new strategic plan, "Grounded in Mission."
DEBUZZ
Faculty and staff: Election Day is almost here, review DePaul's voting policy
Office of Human Resources | November 1, 2018
Next Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day. All DePaul employees are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. Early voting is now underway in Illinois and ends on November 5. University policy allows all voter-eligible staff and faculty up to two hours off regular working hours to vote. Read on to review the full policy.
DEBUZZ
Tibetan Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery to visit DePaul, create sand mandala
Rachel Marciano | October 26, 2018
From Monday, Oct. 29 through Friday, Nov. 2, the Tibetan Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery will visit DePaul University. During their visit, the monks will engage in the step-by-step creation of a traditional sand mandala, an ancient art form of Tibetan Buddhism. All members of the university community are invited to witness the art creation and participate in associated events throughout the week.
FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS
Faculty and staff: Learn about open enrollment and updates to DePaul health plans
Office of Human Resources | October 18, 2018
The Open Enrollment period for 2018 will take place from Oct. 29 - Nov. 9. Changes made during this time will become effective Jan. 1, 2019. Read on to learn about important updates to DePaul medical plans.
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