DePaul University Newsline > Issue > September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020

VOL. 54 NO. 4

HEY STUDENTS! NEWS YOU NEED

From the President: Healing our social fabric with mutual care

A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. | September 25,2020

​As we celebrate St. Vincent's life and legacy this Feast Day, Sept. 27, I ask the DePaul community to reflect on how we can listen to and care for each other.

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DePaul Connection: Town hall follow up - Student housing, health and wellness

University Marketing and Communications | September 25, 2020

Executive Vi​​ce President Jeff Bethke is joined by Assistant Director of Emergency Management Cheryl Hover, Director of Housing and Student Centers Rick Moreci, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Shannon Suffoletto, and Vice President for Student Affairs Gene Zdziarski to provide a video update and answer questions submitted by the university community.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul earns $1.6 million grant for Student Support Services program

Elizabeth Clements | August 25, 2020

​The Department of Education has awarded DePaul's Division of Enrollment Management a $1.6 million grant to provide enhanced academic and mentoring programs through TRIO Student Support Services. DePaul is one of the few universities in the country to have consistently secured the grant since 1997.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Office of Advancement to host inaugural "All for DePaul Fun Run"

Office of Advancement | September 25, 2020

​In October, the Office of Advancement will host the first-ever “All for DePaul Fun Run,” a fitness and fundraising event open to the entire DePaul community. All proceeds will benefit the Student Emergency Assistance Fund.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

University Library spaces now open for study, computer use

Ashley McMullin | September 25, 2020

​Limited space in the John T. Richardson Library is now available to faculty, staff and students for study and computer use. Library access will require a current DePaul ID, a reservation, and record of the #CampusClear app for that day.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul Esports teams up with Gamers.Vote to support non-partisan voter initiative

Courtney James and Russell Dorn | September 25, 2020

​Ensuring U.S. citizens are eligible to vote is a top priority for many organizations, including DePaul's esports community. DePaul Esports has entered into an official partnership with the non-partisan, nonprofit organization, Gamers.Vote, to spearhead multiple initiatives to encourage students to register to vote and take part in the upcoming election.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

DePaul welcomes alumnae to the Board of Trustees

Carol Hughes | August 25, 2020

​​As the fall academic quarter gets underway, DePaul University is welcoming two alumnae, Anna Richo and Ruth Williams-Brinkley, to its board of trustees.
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DEBUZZ

Dolores Huerta to speak at annual celebration

Rachel Wojnicki | September 25, 2020

​The Dolores Huerta Celebration aims to highlight contemporary issues that have an impact on the Latinx community. This year, the celebration’s namesake, Dolores Huerta, will guest speak at the event. All members of the university community are welcome to RSVP for the virtual event, set for Oct. 7.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Mission: Sustained by deep roots - Celebrating our heritage

Mark Laboe | September 25, 2020

​This week, we celebrate Vincent de Paul Heritage Week leading up to Vincent's church-designated Feast Day on Sept. 27. The events of the week are meant to invite the university community into a deeper reflection on our shared mission and heritage. In times like these that challenge society and our institution, we are indeed fortunate for the deep roots of our mission.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Office of the Treasurer leadership transition update

Elizabeth Clements | September 25, 2020

​On Sept. 22, Syracuse University announced Erin Archer has been named its next treasurer, effective Oct. 12. Tonya Baez, internal audit director, will serve as interim treasurer. A national search for DePaul's next treasurer will take place this fall.
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DEBUZZ

Jean Lenti Ponsetto and Bob Janis honored by the Congregation of the Mission

Rachel Wojnicki | September 25, 2020

​On Saturday, Sept. 26, Jean Lenti-Ponsetto, recently-retired director of DePaul Athletics, and Bob Janis, vice president for Facility Operations, will be made affiliates of the Congregation of the Mission.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

Wellness: Celebrating St. Vincent de Paul Heritage Week

Katrina Wagner, health promotion coordinator | September 25, 2020

​On Sept. 27, we celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul - our name sake. This week is filled with events and invitations to share how St. Vincent's legacy is still alive within our DePaul community.
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DePaul In The News

Nature • Bala Chaudhary

Diversity in science: next steps for research group leaders

September 23, 2020

Chicago Reader • Dana Hall

This collective trio gives jazz school a good name

September 22, 2020

Illinois Public Media • David Franklin

David Franklin Reflects On Being RBG Clerk

September 21, 2020