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College of Education student shines in Special Olympics, teaches peers about autism

Russell Dorn

College of E​ducation student Alex Singh likes pressure. The pressure of his body contacting a trampoline helped calm him down as a child, when he was beginning to understand his autism. That same pressure led him to gymnastics, where the routine and full-body movements gave him an outlet to “use my muscles and do fun tricks.”
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Living the Mission on Vincentian Service Day 2023

University Communications

More than 50​0 students, faculty and staff members took part in Vincentian Service Day by volunteering their time, talent and energy at 32 sites across Chicago. Started during the 1998-99 academic year, this annual tradition brings the DePaul community together for community service and reflection.

Take Note

Students

Graduating students, if your college or school is located in the Loop, today is your final chance to pick up your tickets, regalia and reader card at the Commencement Pickup Event in the DePaul Center, Concourse level from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You must attend the day and time for your college! A number of helpful people will be on hand to answer any lingering questions you might have, too. Learn more here.

Faculty, staff and students

Tickets on sale for Depaul USA gala: "Unlocking the Future" is the theme for Depaul USA's annual Chicago Gala, which will be held June 15 at Harold Washington College. The gala raises funds for the Dax Program, which supports homeless college students from partner colleges and universities including DePaul. Tickets are available online.

Today's Featured Events

2:45 p.m.

Strengthen to the CORE: Pilates reformer

Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center


3 - 5 p.m.

Cafecito con Tepeyac

St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Parish Lawn


3 - 5 p.m.

DePaul Duck Day

DePaul Center, Loop Life Office (Room 125)


3 - 5 p.m.

4 - 6 p.m.

Pride Month kickoff party

DePaul Urban Garden


5 p.m.

5:30 - 9:15 p.m.

Free film screening and Q&A: "Anima"

AMC NEWCITY 14, 1500 N. Clybourn Ave.


6 p.m.

VIEW MORE EVENTS

Save The Date

Thursday, June 8

Art School senior studio seminar thesis exhibition

DePaul in the News

Chicago's Max Strus grew up on Jimmy Butler, Derrick Rose

Max Strus • NBC Sports Chicago

Procrastination may hurt your health — but you can change that

Joseph Ferrari • Science News Explores

What Is Restorative Justice? An Alternative Approach to Crime and Violence

DePaul Art Museum • Teen Vogue

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Celebrating Student Leadership Excellence

The Office of Stu​dent Involvement held its annual Excellence in Leadership awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 23. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of DePaul University students, student organizations and faculty and staff advisors. Awards include Outstanding First Year, Student Organization of the Year, Best On Campus Event and FSL Chapter of the year, among others. Pictured here are the award winners. (Photo credit: Erick Quezada)