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October 2, 2020

VOL. 54 NO. 5

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul Download podcast: Students find more than gaming in DePaul Esports

University Marketing and Communications | October 2,2020

​The Esports market, or competitive video gaming, is anticipated to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023. At DePaul, Esports is even a BIG EAST-sanctioned program. DePaul’s director of Student Involvement, Courtney James, talks about DePaul’s unique Esports community, which draws hundreds of student gamers. Through their participation, the students find connection, an inclusive environment and even inspiration for career paths.

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Articles

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

From the President: Civic responsibility - Early voting in Chicago began Oct. 1

A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. | October 2, 2020

​Despite the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, each of us has a responsibility as citizens to vote in the upcoming election on Nov. 3. There are some important changes this year that I want to highlight.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Voter Registration Genius Project seeks to boost student voter rates

Robin Florzak | October 2, 2020

​A team of DePaul University faculty, staff and students have embarked on a new project, Voter Registration Geniuses, to increase the number of DePaul students registered to vote.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Digital Demons: Rising Up Remotely -- Structure, interactive exercises help law students thrive online

Carol Hughes | October 2, 2020

​Aspiring attorneys from the College of Law had something in common with the U.S. Supreme Court this past spring term when turned to technology and innovative remote learning options in order to get their work done.
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DEBUZZ

Elizabeth Murphy earns Lifetime Achievement Award

Rachel Wojnicki | October 2, 2020

​The Illinois CPA Society has awarded DePaul's Elizabeth A. Murphy with its prestigious 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. Murphy is a professor emerita in the School of Accountancy.
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DEBUZZ

Jennifer Rosato Perea to receive Aguila Award

Rachel Wojnicki | October 2, 2020

​The Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois has named Jennifer Rosato Perea, dean for DePaul's College of Law, the recipient of its 2020 Aguila Award.
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DEBUZZ

The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy to host first conference

Rachel Wojnicki | September 2, 2020

​​On Oct. 15 - 16, the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy at DePaul will host its first conference. The virtual two-day event will focus on transprofessional diplomacy strategies and implementation. It is free and open to all members of the university community.
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DEBUZZ

'The DePaulia' keeps print edition alive amid COVID-19

Rachel Wojnicki | October 2, 2020

​This fall, "The DePaulia" student newspaper staff will continue to produce a print edition for readers, while adhering to the university's health and safety guidelines. Faculty, staff and students who visit DePaul's campuses are welcome to pick up editions.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Register for Alumni and Family Weekend

Alumni Relations | October 2, 2020

​Join the DePaul community Oct. 15 - 18 for the annual Alumni and Family Weekend. In light of COVID-19, events are fully virtual schedule. Alumni and Family Weekend is free for all attendees.
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SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR

Faculty examines impact of musicals on television

Kelly Kessler | October 2, 2020

​"Broadway in the Box" shines a television-centric light on the cross-industry presence of a seminal American art form as it works to unearth, explore and analyze pockets of more than 70 years of programming which embraced and satirized the musical in its various forms.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Mission: Action and patience in a molten era

Abdul-Malik Ryan | September 2, 2020

​​The trust in Providence inherent in Vincentian spirituality compels us to see an invitation to action in the troubles of the world around us. At the same time, it cautions us against impatience, panic, or despair.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Wellness: How to be a Recovery Ally

Katrina Wagner, health promotion coordinator | October 2, 2020

​Breaking the stigma around mental health and recovery means talking about it, sharing information with others and actively supporting those that are in recovery from substance use, eating concerns and mental health issues.
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Life Events

LIFE EVENTS

In memoriam: Lorraine A. Trzaska, mother of Advancement's Janet Trzaska

October 2, 2020

​​It is with sadness that we share the news Lorraine A. Trzaska, mother of Janet Trzaska, director of Foundations Relations in Advancement, passed away at age 94. She died peacefully in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sept. 23.
LIFE EVENTS

In memoriam: Cathy R. May, long-time professor of the Department of Political Science

October 2, 2020

​​It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Cathy R. May, 58, long-time professor of the Department of Political Science.
LIFE EVENTS

In memoriam: Thomas Anthony LoSasso, father of Department of Economics' Anthony LoSasso

October 2, 2020

​​It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Thomas Anthony LoSasso, the father of Professor Anthony T. LoSasso of the Departement of Economics. He passed away peacefully at age 83 in his home on Sept. 19 surrounded by his family.

DePaul In The News

Parents • Caroline Kisiel

How To Explain the Myth of the Free North to Children

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Stereophile • George Vatchnadze

Re-Tales #1: George Vatchnadze's Newest Gig

September 24, 2020

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