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August 26, 2022
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VOL. 55 NO. 48
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Mathematics students solve for systems, consensus
Kurtis Todd | August 26, 2022
Any mathematician will tell you math is everywhere. Applied mathematics graduate students Michael Bonthron and Jason Echevarria have proven that, as they recently published two theses that bridge the valley between abstract theory and real-life application.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Alumni spotlight: LaRob K. Rafael
DePaul Magazine | August 26, 2022
As WFMT-FM's weekend morning host and producer, DePaul alumnus LaRob K. Rafael strives to highlight composers and performers from underrepresented groups in the station's musical rotation.
DEBUZZ
University names Excellence in Public Service award honorees
Rachel Wojnicki | August 26, 2022
DePaul's specific commitment to service is a distinctive characteristic of the university. The Excellence in Public Service Award honors the meaningful and significant contributions of faculty during their time at DePaul to the communities in which they are involved.
SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR
Faculty details character-driven screenwriting, storytelling
Scott Myers | August 26, 2022
Exploring the protagonist's journey and their unity arc, "The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling" explains how a family of characters surrounds the protagonist and influences their transformation process. This easy-to-follow guide features activities that will help writers of any level develop their stories from concept to scene-by-scene outline.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Vincent, a new portrait of a person in history
Alex Perry | August 26, 2022
Thinking of notable people in history as human beings who lived normal daily lives is sometimes difficult. Vincent de Paul is no exception. A newly released digital rendering of his face, based on extensive scientific study, might help us see the person behind the myth and encounter Vincent as he viewed others—not as abstract concepts to analyze, but as real people whose sacred dignity was to be met with compassion.
Scene At DePaul
Catch 'The Wizard of Oz' at Movies in the Parks this weekend
Earlier this month, Blue Demons welcomed local community members to Maggie Daley Park as part of DePaul's sponsorship of Chicago's Movies in the Parks. All are invited to attend the next installment of this program on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 6:45 p.m. for a showing of "The Wizard of Oz." DePaul students will play games, paint faces and entertain crowds at Oz Park, located near the university's Lincoln Park Campus.
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