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DePaul freezes tuition to ease economic burden posed by COVID-19
University Marketing and Communications
In recognition of the economic uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced into families' lives, DePaul announced it will not increase tuition for 2020-21 for new and continuing students and will offer support from a $266 million financial aid pool.
Commencement
Commencement planning update
A. Gabriel Esteban and Salma Ghanem
Last week's announcement that traditional in-person commencement ceremonies could not be held this Spring elicited a whole range of reactions - deep disappointment, sadness, empathy, understanding. One sentiment was universal: the hard work, the challenges met, the joy of achievement are worthy of celebration. And, celebrate we will. We will do so heartily, sincerely, joyously and as a community.
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Faith, community and living Vincentian values in the time of COVID-19
University Marketing and Communications
DePaul's new Vice President for Mission and Ministry Rev. Guillermo "Memo" Campuzano, C.M., outlines how the university community can continue connecting in faith-based ways during a time when we’re encouraged to be apart.
Mission
DePaul steps up donations amid COVID-19
Rachel Marciano
As Blue Demons continue to support the community in various ways amid the coronavirus outbreak, Housing Services is no exception. As the department worked to help 2,650 students move out of campus housing at the end of the winter quarter, the team collected unwanted clothing, toiletries and storage containers to donate to USAgain.
Take Note
Faculty and staff
University Ombudsperson: The university's Ombudsperson provides a confidential, neutral and independent resource for all of DePaul’s faculty and staff. If they don’t know the answer, they will seek to find it for you. To learn more, please visit the Mission and Ministry webiste or call us at 312-362-8707.
Faculty, staff and students
Deadline extended: The deadline to add classes for Spring Quarter has been moved from April 3 to Sunday, April 5, at 11:59pm. The waitlist process will also continue to run throughout the weekend.
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Commentary: Without Obamacare, the COVID-19 crisis would be far worse | Wendy Netter Epstein
Chicago Tribune • April 1 PERSPECTIVE: It Is Not Too Late to Get the Coronavirus Response Right | Thomas Henkey
Homeland Security Today • April 1 Healthcare workers face difficult choices in fight against coronavirus | Craig Klugman
ABC2 Baltimore • April 1 Answering Your Questions On COVID-19 | Sarah Connolly
WBEZ • March 31 Trump's Misleading Ventilator Counter-Punch at Cuomo | Valerie Koch
FactCheck.org • March 26 MORE DEPAUL IN THE NEWS Scene at DePaul
Download the DePaul alumni coloring book
In an effort to bring some fun and easy at-home entertainment and DePaul spirit into the days ahead, Alumni Relations created an Alumni Coloring Book. Blue Demons are invited to print each page and color them in with your kids or grandkids, your whole family, or just yourself! The coloring book is available
online.