DePaul Community Celebrates First-Gen, Native People and Veterans This Week

Nov. 6, 2023

This week DePaul took time to recognize and support its First-Generation, Native People and Veteran populations with a series of events celebrating their contributions and significance. Events were held throughout the week on both the Lincoln Park and Loop Campuses.

The week began with the "I Am F1rst Breakfast" on Monday in the Lincoln Park Student Center. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

The event was a guided dialogue to advance first-generation student success. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

Ashley Williams, director of Academic Continuity and Engagement, made opening remarks at the event. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

Robert Sanchez shared his experience as a First generation student. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

DePaul President Rob Manuel talks with a student about thier experience. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

Later in the week faculty, staff and students attended the Native Peoples Heritage Month event: Lakota Nation vs. United States Discussion Panel on Thursday. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

The event, hosted by Mark Turcotte, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, in the English Department, celebrated Native Peoples Heritage Month by engaging attendees in a captivating panel discussion that explored the enduring legacy of Native Peoples. (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

Panelists for the event included David Friend, Phil Pinto, and Amber Morning Star Byars, Choctaw Nation, producers and contributors of the 2022 documentary "Lakota Nation vs. United States.” (Photo by Jeff Carrion / DePaul University)

Capping off the week was a Veteran's Day lunch and celebration. (Photo by Kathy Hillegonds / DePaul University)

Veteran Liam Turman was among the speakers at the event hosted by the Office of Veteran Affairs. (Photo by Kathy Hillegonds / DePaul University)

The event coincided with the 248th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Photo by Kathy Hillegonds / DePaul University)

DePaul student Brandon Carroll, who has earned four medals while serving in the Marine Corps, is a computer science major with a concentration in game systems. (Photo by Kathy Hillegonds / DePaul University)

Also speaking at the events was DePaul student Brandon Carroll, who has earned four medals while serving in the Marine Corps, is a computer science major with a concentration in game systems. (Photo by Kathy Hillegonds / DePaul University)

The annual event honors and recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of the DePaul Veteran Student population. (Photo by Kathy Hillegonds / DePaul University)