Dec. 11, 2019
On Nov. 19, DePaul University hosted the third annual Midnight Breakfast. Students took a break from studying for final exams to enjoy a late night breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, tater tots and pancakes. The yearly event, sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement and the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, also offered a variety of indoor activities to help students destress in the days leading up to finals. Activities included roller skating, an oxygen bar, a pop-up gaming station and much more.
More than 70 faculty, staff and administrators from across the university volunteer to serve up breakfast, facilitate activities and clean up at the Midnight Breakfast. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Left to right: Linda Blakley, vice president of University Marketing and Communications; Gene Zdziarski, vice president for Student Affairs; and Tom Menchhofer, director of the Office of New Student and Family Engagement, serve up hearty portions at the Midnight Breakfast. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Dave Leitao, head coach of the DePaul men’s basketball team, is among the volunteers who helped serve more than 4,400 pancakes to students at Midnight Breakfast. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Students attending the Midnight Breakfast take time out to destress by trying out the PlayStation VR (virtual reality) headset at a pop-up gaming station provided by DePaul's Esports program. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Students pose for a group photo at the Midnight Breakfast. Close to 1,600 students attended the third annual event that helps to fuel stomachs and spirits before final exams begin. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Gisselle Cervantes, president of the Student Government Association, awaits her serving of scrambled eggs at the third annual Midnight Breakfast. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Left to right: Matt Brothers, head coach for men’s tennis; Doug Bruno, head coach of women’s basketball; and Dan Allen, vice president of Advancement, are among the many volunteers who served up smiles and breakfast. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul; and his wife, Josephine, serve a late night breakfast to more than 1,500 students as they prepare for fall quarter final exams. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Left to right: Kieran Schoaf; John Travlos; Quinn Comprovsky; Matt Schutt; Sean Montgomery; Mrs. Esteban; Dr. Esteban; and DIBS show off their Blue Demon pride and spectacles by the Blue Crew Christmas tree. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Courtney James, (left), director of the Office of Student Involvement; Joyana Dvorak, associate director for Student Engagement & Mission Integration; and Katie Sullivan, ministry coordinator, take time to smile for the camera during the Midnight Breakfast. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Students took to destressing by enjoying the Midnight Breakfast indoor rollerskating rink. The annual event also featured an oxygen bar, a popup gaming station and other fun activities for students before they had to hit the books for their final exams. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)