Oct. 23, 2019
Earlier this fall, DePaul students, staff and faculty gathered on the Lincoln Park Campus for the annual Vinny Fest. The carnival-like event featured trivia games and prizes that highlighted the life of St. Vincent de Paul, the Vincentian mission and the school's "name above the door."
Students, faculty and staff attend Vinny Fest at the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center. Held each year to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul, the annual carnival-like event features prizes and Vinny-themed games. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Matt Merkt, right, a Catholic Campus Ministry Chaplain, greets students at Vinny Fest 2019. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Left to right, Sonia Lizardo, assistant director of First Year Academic Success; and Yesenia Sanchez-Giancola, director of First Year Academic Success; engage with students during a trivia game. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Joyana Dvorak, the associate director for Student Engagement and Mission Integration, gives DIBS a "high-five" at the event. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
DIBS poses for a photo at the annual Vinny Fest. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Matthew Charnay, the Jewish Student Services Ministry Coordinator, shares a laugh with students at the festival. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
DePaul students try their hand at Vincentian themed trivia games. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Vinny Jeopardy tested attendees' knowledge of DePaul history. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Mike Van Dorpe, a program manager in the Division of Mission and Ministry, hands out themed t-shirts to students. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
The Office of Student Involvement hosts a Vinny-golf game. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
Students try their luck at the Vinny Memory Game hosted by Special Collections and Archives. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)