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November 8, 2019

VOL. 53 NO. 9

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

From the President: Attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

| November 8,2019

DePaul's second annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13.All members of the university community are welcome to attend.

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Articles

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul earns special consultative status with the United Nations

Rachel Marciano | November 8, 2019

Members of the DePaul community now have the opportunity to participate with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council in a number of ways, thanks to the university’s new special consultative status with the charter. Less than 20 universities worldwide hold this status.​

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STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

From the President: Sense of belonging is paramount to the student experience

A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. | November 8, 2019

As a university committed to drawing on diversity to enhance our learning and understanding, DePaul must fulfill the promise of a welcoming environment. We will achieve this goal when all of our students feel included and engaged.​​

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Meet Cristian Corona: NSF researcher and future conservationist

Carolyn Brinckwirth and Jessica Peterso | November 8, 2019

Cristian Corona, a third-year biology student at DePaul, knew going into college he wanted to conduct research. As an undergraduate student, his path to research was through a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates project. ​

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DEBUZZ

Jose Padilla named to inaugural list of Notable General Counsels

Rachel Marciano | November 8, 2019

This fall, Crain's Chicago Business named DePaul's Jose Padilla on its inaugural list of Notable General Counsels. In addition to general counsel, Padilla also serves as vice president and secretary for the university.​

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DEBUZZ

Gathering of Remembrance set for Nov. 14

Rachel Marciano | November 8, 2019

DePaul will host the 2019 Gathering of Remembrance, an interfaith memorial service in support of all campus community members who have lost loved ones over the past year, on Thursday, Nov. 14. All DePaul community members, their family and friends are welcome to attend.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

First year highlights of strategic plan released

Denise Mattson | November 8, 2019

Grounded in Mission's annual report highlights key accomplishments from 2018-19. The online report is now available with a Campus Connect login.

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul sends data report on preventing sexual violence to state

Lynn Safranek | November 8, 2019

DePaul recently submitted its Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act Annual Report to the state to share university policy and data related to reports of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking involving students. ​

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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Living the Mission at DePaul: New program for incoming staff

Hannah Coyle | November 8, 2019

Delivered by the Division of Mission and Ministry, Living the Mission program offers new staff a comprehensive examination of Vincent’s mission and values.​

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SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR

Professor examines domestic and international terrorism through academic lens

Thomas Mockaitis | November 8, 2019

Written for the general reader as well as the professional, "Violent Extremists: Understanding the Domestic and International Terrorist Threat" examines the hybrid nature of the two violent extremist movements threatening the United States: radical Islamism and white nationalism.
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DEBUZZ

Elizabeth Aquino elected president of American Nurses Association in Illinois

Christina Zaeske | November 8, 2019

​Beginning this month, Elizabeth Aquino, an assistant professor of nursing and associate director of the master’s entry nursing program, will serve as the president of the American Nurses Association in Illinois.

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DePaul In The News

Chicago Tribune • Brother Mark Elder, C.M.

Meet the cowboy hat-wearing Catholic brother who creates the murals under the Fullerton 'L' stop

November 4, 2019

Reel Chicago • Meghann Artes and Devin Bell

DePaul film brings holiday magic to State St.

November 5, 2019

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