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October 18, 2018
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VOL. 52 NO. 8
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
TEDxDePaulUniversity applications are open: What’s your idea worth spreading?
Office of Public Relations and Communications | October 18,2018
Calling all vision vanguards and idea generators: applications are now being accepted for TEDxDePaulUniversity 2019. Now in its fourth year, DePaul’s TEDx event on April 12, 2019, will unite the university community for a half-day of idea-driven programming at the Holtschneider Performance Center, the new home of the School of Music. All faculty, staff, student and alumni thought leaders are invited to apply.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Faculty and staff projects funded to spark innovation
Office of Academic Affairs | October 18, 2018
The Office of Academic Affairs is announcing the first round of DePaul proposals that will be funded to spur innovation at the university.
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Meal program updates create more options for DePaul diners
Jennifer Roop | October 18, 2018
This fall, the new academic year brought new food options for DePaul diners. In addition to changes in the meal plan structure, DePaul rolled out expanded food choices at the main Lincoln Park Campus dining hall. Read on to learn more about the new updates and inclusions.
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.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Meet Baylee Ritter: Communicating the importance of environmental issues
Carolyn Brinckwirth | October 18, 2018
Now a senior at DePaul, Baylee Ritter's goal in life is to use her education to translate environmental concerns and scientific data, and create campaigns that allow the average citizen to create change in their own life. Read on to learn about her most recent campaign, which entailed building a boat made from garbage and sailing it down a river in Central Illinois.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Tenured and promoted faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 2018-19
Rachel Marciano | October 18, 2018
Congratulations to the faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences who achieved tenure or received a promotion this academic year.
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
The lasting legacy of traveling to Vincentian France
Denise Mattson | October 18, 2018
More than 750 members of the university community have journeyed to Vincentian France since 2000, when DePaul began guided study tours of sites associated with St. Vincent and St. Louise. The trips are designed to prepare lay people to carry forward DePaul’s Catholic, Vincentian mission and have been an integral part of recent strategic plans, including the latest one, Grounded in Mission.
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Register for a Global Learning Experience at DePaul
Global Engagement | October 18, 2018
Would you like to collaborate with students overseas on a project or assignment without leaving your DePaul classroom or your home? Are you interested in having meaningful global conversations and transformative intercultural experiences facilitated by your instructor and aided by technology? Consider taking a DePaul course with a GLE component.
DEBUZZ
DePaul Art Museum receives Graham Foundation Grant
Linda Blakley | October 18, 2018
The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts has once again provided funding to foster experimentation, creativity, and discourse in architecture and this year includes DePaul among its grantees.
DEBUZZ
Mayor of Gary, Indiana to speak at DePaul
Rachel Marciano | October 18, 2018
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the School of Public Service at DePaul will host the 24th annual H. Woods Bowman Lecture. All members of the university community are welcome to attend.
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TEDxDePaulUniversity 2019: Applications are now open
October 18, 2018
TEDx talks and performances incorporate concepts that change perceptions, connect with emotions, are widely relatable and can be conveyed in 18 minutes or less. All faculty, staff, student and alumni thought leaders are invited to apply until Nov. 15, 2018.
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DEBUZZ
Attend annual Gathering of Remembrance
Mark Laboe | October 17, 2018
The Division of Mission and Ministry will host the 7th Annual DePaul Gathering of Remembrance on Wednesday, Nov. 14. All DePaul community members and their family and friends are welcome to attend as we show support and care for those in our community.
HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED
Celebrate National Transfer Student Week
Rachel Marciano | October 15, 2018
National Transfer Student Week 2018 is Oct. 15 – 19, and DePaul is celebrating. Throughout the week, the Office of Undergraduate Transfer Admission will host a number of events. All transfer students are invited to participate.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Annual fall forum to focus on teaching in today s political climate
Teaching Commons | October 11, 2018
DePaul’s 2018 Fall Forum on Teaching and Learning is just around the corner. Set for Friday, Oct. 19, this year’s event will address the complexity and challenges of teaching in a time of increasing political polarization. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Additionally, BUILD program participants can register for this event and receive credit.
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