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School of Continuing and Professional Studies dean shares vaccine story
University Marketing and Communications
More than 500 students, faculty and staff received the COVID-19 vaccine in April 2021 during a clinic at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus. Among them was Tatum Thomas, dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. In this video, Thomas shares her personal story about making the decision to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Academic Excellence
Cybersecurity team places second nationally
Elly Kafritsas-Wessels
As the Biden administration prepares to prioritize cybersecurity funding amid a massive cyber threat to the energy sector, DePaul’s Security Daemons are making headlines of their own. Earlier this quarter, the cybersecurity team took second place in the 2021 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Awards
University accepting nominations for Staff Quality Service Awards
University Marketing and Communications
The university is now accepting nominations the Staff Quality Service Awards. This annual award honors staff members whose service to DePaul represents the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. Submissions are due June 18.
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Faculty and staff
403(b) transition: To prepare for this summer's 403(b) plan transition, the Office of Human Resources will hold information sessions today, May 11, and Thursday, May 13.
Students
Faculty, staff and students
Symposium - Religious Orders, Public Health and Disease: In the context of COVID-19, the Division of Mission and Ministry will host a virtual symposium to examine how religious orders have played a key role in societies that had to deal with diseases that disrupted their lives. The event is set for May 20 and 21.
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D.E.F. Showcase 2021
Watch the video: Check out the trailer for this year's DePaul Experimental Film Showcase, set for Saturday, May 15 at 3 p.m. Hosted by the College of Computing and Digital Media, the 95-minute virtual program is sponsored in partnership with DePaul Art Museum and features 38 student films that span many forms of the experimental filmmaking medium.