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October 9, 2020
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VOL. 54 NO. 6
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Update to DePaul’s winter planning
University Marketing and Communications | October 9,2020
Yesterday, DePaul leadership shared an update about winter planning with faculty, staff and students. Because COVID-19 remains a serious threat in the Chicago area, DePaul's winter term will look similar to fall with the majority of courses and student services being offered online.
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Scientists can take steps now to build antiracist labs
Carol Hughes | October 9, 2020
Racial and ethnic diversity in STEM remains low, continuing to raise concerns for equity and inclusion of scholars from minoritized communities. But steps can be taken now to help make research groups more equitable and inclusive, stress the authors of a new paper published this month in the journal PLOS Computational Biology.
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University launches Acts of Loving Kindness campaign
Rachel Wojnicki and the Rev. Diane Dardón | October 9, 2020
Newsline and Religious Diversity and Pastoral Care have teamed up to offer students, faculty and staff a way to share their tips or witnessed acts of kindness and charity. Read more to learn about this week's prompt and how your words of encouragement can appear in Newsline.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Take Care DePaul: Get your flu vaccination
Michelle Patrick | October 9, 2020
This year, it is more important than ever to help protect the people around you from contracting the flu and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DePaul community invited to forum on adapting governance amid COVID-19
University Marketing and Communications | October 9, 2020
DePaul will partner with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs to host a virtual series, “Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Changing Cities, New Realities." The first event, “Adapting Governance," is set for Oct. 15. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to register and attend.
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Give feedback on DePaul's mission statement
Division of Mission and Ministry | October 9, 2020
DePaul faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to share their input related to their understanding of DePaul’s mission, how it is reflected in the existing mission statement, and lived in practice.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Wellness: Autumn Harvest
Katrina Wagner, health promotion coordinator | October 9, 2020
As the dark morning sky remains much longer and the nights become chillier, we are reminded of the summer season escaping us. Next we will witness the magic of the leaves transforming to a beautiful burnt orange and brilliant red colors. As we transition to autumn, we can take some time to reflect and honor the harvest.
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