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October 28, 2022
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VOL. 56 NO. 9
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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Research explores vaccine hesitancy in Black, Latinx communities
Kristin Claes Mathews | October 28, 2022
When the COVID-19 vaccine became widely available in spring of 2021, Black and Latinx populations were slower to take the vaccine. While this trend has eased over time, new research from DePaul examines why people in communities of color delayed their vaccinations. The findings may inform more persuasive messages to break down vaccine hesitancy around the COVID-19 booster, flu shot and future vaccines.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Associate Provost Cindy Pickett to step down
Office of Academic Affairs | October 28, 2022
DePaul's associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Office of Academic Affairs, Cindy Pickett, announced earlier this week that she will step down from her role effective Friday, Dec. 9.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Rich Wiltse named interim vice president for Facility Operations
Scott Butterworth | October 28, 2022
Executive Vice President Sherri Sidler has named Rich Wiltse interim vice president for Facility Operations, effective Oct. 31. Wiltse will lead the department while the university undertakes a national search for a permanent successor to Bob Janis, who is retiring this fall.
FACULTY AND STAFF: HR NEWS
Open enrollment for 2023 benefits has begun
Office of Human Resources | October 28, 2022
DePaul's open enrollment period for choosing 2023 benefits is now open. Any desired changes to your benefit elections must be made by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, and will take effect Jan. 1.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
The bane of communities, and its remedies
Abdul-Malik Ryan | October 28, 2022
DePaul aspires to be a community gathered together for the sake of our mission. How can we best handle the challenges of living and working together?
Scene At DePaul
Searching for planets on the Quad
If you think it's difficult to find a needle on a haystack, try finding a planet or object in the daytime sky. This month, Society of Physics students applied methods and principles of observation of the night sky to demonstrate solar observation on the Lincoln Park Campus Quad during the daytime. Students used a "Solar Scout" telescope with a Zwo color camera attached. (Image courtesy of Kurtis Todd)
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