University hosts 10th annual Service Speaks symposium

Christian Borkey, sophomore studying Chinese international relations, performs a spoken-word piece during the opening session of the 10th annual Service Speaks symposium. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

DePaul student Rose Murphy gives her presentation, "Teen Empowerment for Violence Prevention," during a breakout session. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Student Maria Morales gives her presentation, "Social Emotional Learning in School," to students and faculty attending the symposium. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Debra Hart, from the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center, left, and DePaul student Dannette White give a presentation, "The Importance of Programming with Juveniles." (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

DePaul student Taylor Fustin gives his presentation, "Supporting Literary Arts Education in Chicago." The student presentation breakout sessions were an opportunity for DePaul students to showcase thier service-related work. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Student Bevon Joseph gives his presentation, "Building a Diversity Pipeline for the Financial Industry." Student and community partner presentations highlighted contributions through community-based learning, internships and community-based research. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

DePaul students and faculty talk with community partner organization the Calumet Stewardship Initiative. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

DePaul students talk with community partner organization Chicago Hopes for Kids during the tenth annual Service Speaks symposium. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Jasmine Dash, a graduate student in the School for New Learning, talks with community partner organization representatives. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

DePaul students talk with community partner organization the Institute of Global Homelessness during the annual event. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)