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April 28, 2023
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VOL. 56 NO. 31
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Student speakers announced for DePaul's 2023 commencement ceremonies
Russell Dorn | April 28,2023
Imagine standing in front of thousands of people and delivering a speech that celebrates the Class of 2023's many accomplishments. That scenario might sound too intimidating for most, but 56 DePaul students answered the call for nominations from the Office of Academic Events.
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
DePaul Migration Collaborative explores climate change, mental health
Shailja Sharma | April 28, 2023
The second annual convening of the DePaul Migration Collaborative brought together faculty who work on the topic of migration from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Then it challenged participants to consider how Chicago might prepare for an influx of climate refugees.
DEBUZZ
LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Network to hold May 2 mixer
Scott Butterworth | April 28, 2023
The gathering in the Theatre School lobby from 4 to 6 p.m. is a opportunity to meet colleagues, make new friends and reconnect with folks you haven’t seen in a while. The event is for faculty and staff members who are LGBTQ+-identified and for allies that are committed to creating an affirming campus environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS
Changes coming to health care coverage related to COVID
Office of Human Resources | April 28, 2023
With the federal government set to end the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain health insurance benefits will return to pre-COVID levels, beginning May 11.
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The Church as moral compass
The Center to Advance Education for Adults hosted a conversation between award-winning authors, educators and activists Sr. Helen Prejean (l) and Barbara Crain Major last Friday, April 21, in the Lincoln Park Student Center. Sr. Helen is widely known for her ministry work with death row inmates and her decades-long struggle against the death penalty. Crain Major is a community organizer, educator, author, activist and core anti-racism trainer. Her new book (with co-author Joseph Barndt), "Deconstructing Racism: A Path Forward Toward Lasting Change," shines a light on ways religious institutions have perpetuated racism and advocates for change. The conversation, titled "The Church as Moral Compass," inspired all present and explored ways to effect positive social change. Complimentary copies of "Deconstructing Racism" were available to registrants. During her week on campus, Sr. Helen Prejean was followed by a NBC Universal film crew for an upcoming documentary about her life and work. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)
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