President Robert L. Manuel joins David Baker (left), chair of The Village Chicago Board of Directors, and Ira Kohlman (right), co-chair of the Jazzin with The Village event, where DePaul was presented with the Trailblazer Award. (Courtesy of The Village Chicago)
DePaul received the 2023 Trailblazer Award from The Village Chicago, a
community organization for people over 50. The Lincoln Park-based
organization, which promotes a dynamic network of friendship, engagement and
services, has partnered with DePaul since its founding in 2009.
“DePaul and Chicago grew up together, and our worlds are tied intimately
together as we develop quality of life for everybody from the young to the
old,” said President Robert L. Manuel upon receiving the award on Sept. 18.
“It is a wonderful opportunity for us to show our education in action.”
The Village Chicago recognized DePaul for its support in fostering an
age-inclusive city and its commitment to “forming partnerships that bring
cultural and social enrichment to the communities that surround it.” A few
examples The Village noted include DePaul’s annual Vincentian Service Day,
community music education programs and research into housing challenges
facing older adults.
Watch
the video
of Manuel’s comments, and read more on the award in
The Village Chicago’s newsletter
.