June 13, 2019
On May 31, DePaul hosted a gala honoring the School for New Learning. The event brought together university community members from across colleges and departments to celebrate the legacy of the school as it
transitions to the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
During the event, a number of attendees spoke about SNL's 47-year history on campus, its mission to the advancement of adult learning, its numerous accomplishments and the appreciation they have for long-serving faculty, staff and friends.
To date, the school has more than 10,000 alumni, including Ann Burke, Illinois Supreme Court Justice; Bertram Scott, a leader in the healthcare industry; and Sean Conlon, host of CNBC's "The Deed: Chicago."
On May 31, DePaul hosted a gala celebrating the School for New Learning and its transition to the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
Members of the university community gathered in Cortelyou Commons for the event honoring SNL's legacy. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
Interim Dean of SNL Don Opitz (second from right) and A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., mingle with fellow community members during the gala. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
Salma Ghanem, acting provost, chats with attendees at the event celebrating the 47-year history of SNL. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
Dr. Esteban delivered remarks during the event, celebrating the accomplishments and long-serving faculty and staff of the school. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
(Left to right) Ed Paulson, an adjunct faculty member in SNL; Barbara Schaffer, a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; and Molly Dumbleton, an adjunct faculty member in SNL, listened as a number of faculty, staff and friends shared stories and reflections about SNL. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
Don Opitz, interim dean for SNL, shared remarks during the event. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
(Left to right) Don Opitz, interim dean for SNL; mother of Akilah Martin; Akilah Martin, an associate dean; and Shirley Bono, an assistant dean, celebrate the legacy of the school as it transitions to the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
(Left to right) Ludovic Comeau, an associate professor; Maribel Garcia, an executive assistant; Garcia's husband; Elvia Galindo, an undergraduate programs coordinator; and Galindo's husband celebrated the university community members who helped more than 10,000 students graduate from SNL over the last 47 years. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
(Left to right) Cynthia Flores, a student records coordinator; former staff member Monica De Asa; and Norma Barakat, an advising services coordinator posed for a picture during the event honoring the school's commitment to DePaul's mission and service of adult and non-traditional education. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)
Gina Orlando, an adjunct faculty member, and other guests shared words of wisdom they've learned from SNL. (Diane M. Smutny/DMS Photography)