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August 19, 2022
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VOL. 55 NO. 47
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Comet chemist Wendy Wolbach’s research featured on 'Jeopardy!'
Kristin Claes Mathews | August 19,2022
Over the summer, TV favorite "Jeopardy" launched a new category: Science and the Bible. Chemistry professor Wendy Wolbach works with archeologists to discover evidence of asteroids and other high-energy impacts from ancient times. It was no surprise then that "Jeopardy!" cited her work in this final clue.
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Fall campus health update
DePaul Community Health Team | August 19, 2022
In a message shared with the campus community on Aug. 18, the university outlined its updated COVID-19 measures and provides information on monkeypox ahead of the fall 2022 quarter.
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DePaul University board welcomes new trustees
Elizabeth Clements | August 19, 2022
Five leaders from fields ranging from public health to finance to philanthropic engagement joined DePaul University’s Board of Trustees during the 2021-22 academic year.
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DePaul to host activities at Movies in the Parks this August
Mary Hansen | August 19, 2022
DePaul students will play games, paint faces and entertain crowds at two parks this August as part of the university's sponsorship of Chicago Park District's Movies in the Parks. DePaul community members are invited to attend. The next program is set for Aug. 27.
DEBUZZ
College of Law dean receives top honors
Rachel Wojnicki | August 19, 2022
This summer, Jennifer Rosato Perea, dean for DePaul's College of Law, was recognized with the Leonard Jay Schrager Award of Excellence and Top Women in Law Award.
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Chicago magazine 'Newcity Lit' honors seven DePaul faculty
Russell Dorn | August 19, 2022
The founding editors of DePaul's Big Shoulder Books, the co-founder of Rose Metal Press, the founder and editor of Poetry East, the poetry editor of The Langston Hughes Review, and an award-winning author and department chair are among seven DePaul faculty recently honored by NewCity Lit in the publication’s annual Lit 50 rankings.
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Congratulations to the 2022 Spirit of Inquiry Award honorees
Rachel Wojnicki | August 19, 2022
In support of DePaul's belief that the quest for knowledge is at the foundation of the university and the purpose that unites teacher and student, the University Research Council created the annual Spirit of Inquiry Awards. The award honors specific research, scholarly or creative achievements that exhibit commitment to a spirit of creative inquiry.
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Mission: Purposeful self-care
Mark Laboe | August 19, 2022
Might we transition into the fall with a plan to integrate self-care, relationships, and ongoing reflection?
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Lights, camera, action!
August 19, 2022
This month, President Rob Manuel toured DePaul Cinespace Studios, a 32,000 square foot professional production facility located within Chicago's booming center for feature film and television production.
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Chicago art initiative hits the School of Music
"Behind the Scenes," a sculpture by Chicago artist Chris Newman, is on display near DePaul’s Holtschneider Performance Center as part of this year's Chicago Sculpture Exhibit. An art teacher and design consultant, Newman has produced a wide range of work in abstract and figurative forms throughout his career. As part of the Lincoln Park Community Art Initiative created 20 years ago, the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit aims to beautify the Lincoln Park neighborhood. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
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