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February 3, 2023
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VOL. 56 NO. 20
Moving Forward, Together
Rob Manuel | February 3,2023
Among my first promises as DePaul's president, I committed to deeply engage the questions of bias and equity that exist in our community. If we want to unlock our full potential to become THE national model for higher education, we must directly confront bias in all its forms, including but not limited to, gender bias, religious intolerance, homophobia, racism and ableism.
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Prepare for 2023 commencement!
Jessica Peterson | February 3, 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 graduates! Learn about the next steps for graduating students, including key deadlines, student speaker applications, ceremony ticket information and purchasing regalia.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
The OpEd Project helps faculty and staff 'own their expertise'
Mary Hansen | February 3, 2023
Each year, 20 DePaul faculty and staff participate in the Public Voices Thought Leadership Fellowship in partnership with the OpEd Project, learning how to communicate ideas to a broad audience, with the aim of informing and influencing important social and political conversations. This year's cohort represents the most diverse set of disciplines and areas of expertise, says Craig Klugman, faculty co-coordinator of the OpEd Project at DePaul.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
BlueStar advising tool changes coming soon
Jessica Peterson | February 3, 2023
In order to provide the very best support to help DePaul students successfully complete their degrees, DePaul is moving the BlueStar advising tool from Starfish to Salesforce software. The move is scheduled to occur in mid-April, with training available prior. Those who are directly affected by this change will receive more information via email in the coming weeks.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Upcoming art exhibition highlights campaign against U.S. militarism in Central America
Russell Dorn | February 3, 2023
A 1980s activist campaign that sought to educate North Americans and protest U.S. military interventions will be the focus of DePaul Art Museum's upcoming exhibition "Art for the Future: Artists Call and Central American Solidarities." The exhibition, on loan from Tufts University Art Galleries, opens March 23 and will be on view through Aug. 6.
Solidarity against violence
Rob Manuel | February 3, 2023
As a university grounded in its Catholic, Vincentian mission, we stand in solidarity against hate, violence, and police misconduct. We join together in a prayer for peace and justice. I ask our university community to continue to practice care and compassion for one another. Please remember if you are struggling, you are not alone.
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DePaul's milestone week marks 125 years of lifelong learning and Vincentian values
February 3, 2023
DePaul marked its 125th anniversary with a whirlwind week of activities for the university community. From proclaiming DePaul Day in Chicago, to lighting up the skyline red and blue, to raising more than $7 million for students, to cheering on the Blue Demons in a sold-out Wintrust Arena — the week's events celebrated a history of lifelong learning and Vincentian values while looking ahead to designing DePaul's future for generations to come.
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Bounding into the Year of the Rabbit
On Jan. 22, more than 350 people gathered at the Lincoln Park Student Center to ring in the Year of the Rabbit at DePaul's annual Lunar New Year Gala. President Rob Manuel gave the welcoming remarks for the event, which was hosted by the DePaul Chinese Studies Program, the DePaul Chinese Studies Association, and the DePaul Chinese Students and Scholars Association. (Photo by Yunus Uslu)
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