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Solar eclipse: Mythic stories personify sun and moon to make sense of cosmic disruption

/ 08/15/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Throughout the ages, humans have told mythic stories to make sense of unusual cosmic events, like a solar eclipse, explained Lisa... read more

Why all the interest in the solar eclipse? It’s not just a science phenomenon, says DePaul University sociologist

/ 08/15/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — The upcoming total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 is creating a buzz across America, in part due to humans wanting to experience events. “This... read more

New murals under Fullerton ‘L’ station depict DePaul University history

/ 08/14/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — A multi-year public art project to memorialize key figures in DePaul University’s history now includes four new murals on the pillars... read more

Experts discuss health disparities, social justice in Chicago

/ 08/08/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Public health researchers at DePaul University are using health fairs to fight lead poisoning and photo exhibitions to lessen the... read more

Ethiopian Sudanese immigrant earns degree in refugee, forced migration studies

/ 06/06/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Standing in front of the Massachusetts State House with dozens of other protesters on a chilly Boston evening in 2013, Addisalem Agegnehu... read more

Refugee scholar, Army veteran and theatre advocate among DePaul University graduates

/ 06/06/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, The Theatre School, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — This weekend some 6,500 graduates will gather for DePaul University’s 119th commencement ceremonies and reflect on their... read more

DePaul University names new music building after outgoing president

/ 05/19/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, School of Music, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University’s new School of Music building will be named for its outgoing president, the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., who... read more

Environmental policy expert at DePaul University discusses EPA, nuclear power

Jordyn Holliday / 05/09/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Changes to the Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump’s administration could motivate a new wave of... read more

Faculty experts available to discuss ‘The Great War’ 100 years after US entry

/ 05/08/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — The U.S. officially entered the Great War – known more commonly as World War I – 100 years ago in April 1917 and remained active through... read more

500 years after the Reformation: Scholars gather at DePaul University for World Catholicism Week

Charlene Haparimwi / 04/18/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — In 1517, Martin Luther nailed a proclamation to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany and launched the Protestant Reformation.... read more

DePaul University announces 2017 commencement speakers

/ 04/06/2017 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Education, College of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, DePaul Art Museum, Driehaus College of Business, School of Music, School for New Learning, The Theatre School, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Speakers for DePaul University’s 119th commencement ceremonies are leaders in their respective fields including education, broadcast... read more

DePaul Humanities Center to honor Native American culture, art

/ 04/04/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — This spring, many of the DePaul University Humanities Center’s lineup of events will incorporate Native American art and culture. Topics... read more

International Catholic scholars to address the Reformation, marriage, democracy

Lucil Macwan / 02/14/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO – A diverse group of Catholic scholars from around the world are slated to speak at DePaul University’s Center for World Catholicism and... read more

Faculty experts available to discuss Abraham Lincoln legacy as birthday nears

/ 02/02/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO – To mark Abraham Lincoln’s birthday Feb. 12 – he was born in 1809 in Kentucky – DePaul University experts are available to discuss the... read more

‘Catholics and Coal’ panel to discuss Catholic response to coal mining in US and Philippines

Jordyn Holliday / 01/13/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO – The Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology at DePaul University will host “Catholics and Coal,” a panel discussion... read more

DePaul University Humanities Center to feature ballet, comedy and the Bible

/ 01/13/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Events featuring space exploration, improv comedy, Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson and the temptations of Christ are slated for the... read more

Health equity study compares segregation, low birth weight in Chicago and Toronto

/ 01/12/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO – A new study reveals that low birth weight is strongly associated with racial and ethnic segregation in Chicago neighborhoods. In Toronto,... read more

Experts available to speak on cybersecurity, Russia

/ 01/12/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Computing and Digital Media / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO – In light of the U.S. investigation into Russian hacking, DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary... read more

Chinese Studies program at DePaul University to welcome Year of the Rooster at annual gala

/ 01/11/2017 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO – For the ninth consecutive year, DePaul University is set to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a gala that features authentic Lunar... read more

Study finds biking in Chicago is faster than CTA, Uber

/ 12/12/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — It is often faster to ride a bicycle through Chicago than to take an Uber or public transportation, find researchers at DePaul... read more

Faculty experts at DePaul University discuss Election Day

/ 11/03/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, School for New Learning / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — As voters prepare for Election Day, DePaul University faculty experts are available discuss how the presidential, national and... read more

Singles’ Day in China, Black Friday, Cyber Monday: DePaul University experts discuss facets of global consumer holidays

/ 11/02/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Science and Health, Driehaus College of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Computing and Digital Media / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary on approaching consumer holidays: Singles’ Day... read more

Mars, zombies and the ethics of voting open DePaul University Humanities Center season

/ 10/13/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — A NASA scientist who turns Mars Curiosity rover data into art, the filmmaker of cerebral zombie flick “Pontypool,” and a discussion... read more

DePaul University to host town hall on US-China relations

Lucil Macwan / 10/06/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Relations between the U.S. and China have been a frequent topic of debate in the presidential campaigns. Experts will discuss the history... read more

DePaul University to co-host Chicago Climate Festival

Lucil Macwan / 09/29/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Chicago artists, academics and community groups will gather at DePaul University, Columbia College and... read more

Election experts at DePaul University discuss presidential race, debates

/ 09/23/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, School for New Learning, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Ahead of the presidential debates, DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and... read more

Donation funds first endowed professorship in DePaul University’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

/ 08/25/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — In honor of his late wife’s love for historical studies, DePaul University alumnus LeRoy “Lee” Sanders, who passed away in 2015, had... read more

‘Windy City in Motion’ exhibit connects movies, travel

/ 08/22/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — When filmmakers choose Chicago as the setting for iconic movies, the city’s transportation network often plays a starring role.... read more

Health disparities, social justice focus of Aug. 12 conference at DePaul University

/ 08/08/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — People who live in different Chicago neighborhoods and have the same health issue can experience entirely different outcomes because... read more

Study: Car sharing stalls under tax burdens, competition

/ 07/22/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Hefty taxes on car-sharing services, such as Zipcar, may be stopping some drivers from getting behind the wheel. Researchers at DePaul... read more

Political experts from DePaul University discuss Republican and Democratic national conventions

/ 07/14/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, School for New Learning / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Ahead of the Democratic and Republican national conventions, DePaul University faculty experts are... read more

Meet DePaul University’s class of 2016

/ 06/02/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Education, College of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, DePaul Art Museum, Driehaus College of Business, School of Music, School for New Learning, The Theatre School, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Beneath the sea of mortarboards at DePaul University’s 118th commencement ceremonies, some 6,500 graduates will reflect... read more

‘Real Men Don’t Sing’: Allison McCracken on crooning in American culture

/ 05/24/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Before Justin Timberlake or Frank Sinatra, a generation of male singers in the 1920s pioneered crooning on the radio. Allison McCracken,... read more

Catholic studies graduate finds calling through social justice experiences at DePaul

/ 05/24/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Griffin Hardy was sitting in a high school classroom in Wheaton, Illinois, when he first learned about Sister Helen Prejean’s work from the... read more

DePaul names architect, urban planner as dean for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

/ 03/29/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University has selected an architect and urban planner with three decades of experience in higher education as its... read more

DePaul University 2016 commencement speakers: Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, and business, education, technology and humanitarian thought leaders

/ 03/22/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Education, College of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, Driehaus College of Business, School of Music, School for New Learning, The Theatre School, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Speakers for DePaul University’s 118th commencement ceremonies are thought leaders in their respective fields including education,... read more

Drones for research: DePaul University archaeologist to explain UAV use at Fifa for site documentation, monitoring

/ 02/14/2016 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — “Drones are proving to be powerful new tools to archaeologists for documenting excavation, mapping landscapes... read more

Experts at DePaul University analyze presidential primaries

/ 02/08/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, School for New Learning / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Presidential debates, primaries and caucuses are in full swing, and DePaul University’s experts are available to provide insight and... read more

Valentine’s Day: DePaul University experts discuss ‘broken heart syndrome,’ consumer behavior, religious symbolism and cinema

/ 02/04/2016 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, Driehaus College of Business / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight into different aspects of Valentine’s Day, including its religious... read more

Catholic scholar to speak on Jesus' African impact

/ 01/19/2016 / Posted in: University News, School for New Learning, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — The Rev. Laurenti Magesa, whose work has reshaped the study of Catholicism in Africa, will deliver an evening public lecture, “Naming... read more

Study: Bus stations ‘brimming’ with traffic over Christmas and New Year’s

/ 12/16/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Winter holiday bus travel is projected to increase 1-2 percent from last year, reaching 2.6 million passengers over a 12-day period for... read more

DePaul University leadership expert publishes guide to 2016 presidential election process

/ 12/11/2015 / Posted in: University News, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Feb. 1, 2016, marks the official start of the U.S. presidential primary election season and even seasoned voters and political wonks... read more

Syrian refugee situation: DePaul University experts provide insight on U.S. and global implications

/ 11/19/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut reportedly carried out by the Islamic State group, government leaders and... read more

Study projects 1.5 million will travel by bus over Thanksgiving holiday

/ 11/16/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Passenger travel on scheduled bus lines over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is expected to be at or near its highest level in more than... read more

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Singles’ Day in China: DePaul University experts discuss facets of consumer holidays

/ 11/02/2015 / Posted in: College of Communication, Driehaus College of Business, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Science and Health, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary on the consumer holidays of Black Friday and Cyber... read more

Presidential elections: DePaul University faculty experts discuss the 2016 campaigns, candidates, issues

/ 10/12/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Communication, Driehaus College of Business / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — The U.S. presidential primary season is underway, and DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary... read more

Expert: Domestic violence solutions are political, not only personal

/ 10/07/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

Political scientist Kathleen R. Arnold believes Americans do not respond effectively to domestic violence, and that solutions are not just... read more

Apple tasting with Cézanne opens DePaul University Humanities Center season

/ 10/06/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — An apple tasting and discussion of artist Paul Cézanne will kick off the fall season for the DePaul University Humanities Center Oct.... read more

Syrian refugee crisis: DePaul University experts available to speak on the global implications

/ 09/17/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Humanitarian and political efforts have mobilized across the globe as millions of Syrian refugees flee to Europe and the Middle East... read more

Foodie fest: DePaul University experts chew over impact of food on health, wine, culture

/ 09/15/2015 / Posted in: College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, College of Science and Health / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO – From “Travel and Leisure” to the “Travel Channel,” Chicago has been named as one of America’s best cities for food and foodies. This... read more

Study: 1.14 million will travel by bus over Labor Day holiday

/ 08/19/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Late summer vacations, college kids on the move and travelers headed to family events will result in hundreds of intercity buses being... read more

A decade after Hurricane Katrina: Experts discuss climate change, race relations and social enterprise

/ 08/12/2015 / Posted in: College of Science and Health, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, School for New Learning / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — This August marks the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which killed 1,200 people and crippled the city of New Orleans. While... read more

Study: 1.3 million will travel by bus over July Fourth holiday

/ 07/25/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — A long holiday weekend, budget fares and the convenience of a new GPS tracking system will draw more than 1.3 million passengers to... read more

Transportation expert, Chicago historian discuss Eastland disaster

/ 07/20/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — One hundred years ago, 844 people were killed during the Eastland disaster when a steamship tipped over in the Chicago River. The SS... read more

Study: More Chicago Metra riders glued to electronics

/ 07/14/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Metra commuters in Chicago are increasingly doing things that would be illegal if they were driving — texting, reading email, shopping... read more

Experts available to speak on Greece’s debt crisis

/ 07/10/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary on the financial and political crisis in Greece.... read more

Experts available to speak on pope’s encyclical on environmental issues

/ 06/12/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, School for New Learning, College of Communication / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide commentary on Pope Francis’ encyclical on environmental issues, which the... read more

Meet DePaul University’s class of 2015

/ 06/10/2015 / Posted in: College of Communication, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Education, College of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, Driehaus College of Business, School of Music, School for New Learning, The Theatre School / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Some 6,700 students will graduate from DePaul University this academic year and among them are Fulbright scholars, veterans,... read more

From Indiana to Turkey, multi-lingual scholar receives Fulbright

/ 06/10/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

Kevin Cole was in a Japanese language class in middle school when something clicked. His teacher remarked that Cole was picking up the language... read more

Printers Row Lit Fest to feature DePaul University authors, experts

/ 06/04/2015 / Posted in: College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University News / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Authors Clark Elliott and Rebecca Johns Trissler, transportation expert Joseph Schwieterman and librarian Morgen MacIntosh-Hodgetts — DePaul... read more

Waterloo: A defining battle in military history

/ 06/03/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — French general and politician Napoléon Bonaparte won more battles than he lost. But under his command on June 18, 1815, the French... read more

Jeff Tweedy, guest readers to celebrate author George Saunders at DePaul University

/ 05/27/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Bestselling author George Saunders will headline a marathon celebration of his work at DePaul University June 2-3. “24 Hour George... read more

Bus travel will reach 25-year high over Memorial Day holiday

/ 05/18/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — Instead of getting behind the wheel or boarding an airplane for the Memorial Day holiday, more than 1.7 million passengers will travel via... read more

Sustainable urban development: DePaul University experts discuss environment, economy and social justice

/ 04/15/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — What makes a city sustainable? DePaul University faculty experts in the Sustainable Urban Development program are available to discuss how... read more

Earth Day: Sustainable business management experts discuss why companies are placing more importance on running a sustainable business and the impact of those decisions on the environment

/ 04/15/2015 / Posted in: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Driehaus College of Business, College of Science and Health / Twitter / Facebook /

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide commentary and insight on Earth Day topics, including the importance of... read more