May 17, 2022
On May 11, the university community joined A. Gabriel Esteban, president of DePaul, and his wife, Josephine, for a farewell celebration in appreciation of their years of service to students, faculty and staff.
During the program, the university shared a video highlighting the Estebans' dedication to DePaul. View the video, as well as a photo gallery of the event, below.
Steve Stoute presents remarks during the farewell celebration for Dr. and Mrs. Esteban. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Dr. Esteban watches a tribute video illustrating his achievements and time at DePaul University. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
The Rev. Bill Piletic, C.M., delivers an invocation and special blessing for the Estebans during the farewell celebration. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Salma Ghanem, provost of DePaul, raises a glass to toast Dr. and Mrs. Esteban during the celebration. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Steve Stoute (left), chief of staff for DePaul, and Dr. Esteban pose for a memorable farewell photo. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
The Rev. Monsignor Kenneth Velo (left); Dr. Esteban; Josephine Esteban; and Bishop Kevin Michael Birmingham, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago (right) pose for a photo during the farewell celebration. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Dr. Esteban poses with the Presidential fellows past and present, as well as Elizabeth Ortiz, vice president for Institutional Diversity and Equity (right). The Presidential Fellows Program is one of numerous initiatives Dr. Esteban launched during his tenure at the university. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Mrs. Esteban mingles with Elizabeth Ortiz, vice president for Institutional Diversity and Equity, during the program. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Dr. Esteban and Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, chat during the farewell event. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Mrs. Esteban (left); Linda Blakley, vice president of University Marketing and Communications; and Dr. Esteban mingle at the farewell celebration. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)