Four years in the U.S. Marine Corps that included two combat deployments in Iraq would seem to have prepared Kevin Rushing for just about anything. Yet, he says, readjusting to life as a civilian and as a college student was difficult. Full Story When Susan Beveridge’s mother suffered a debilitating stroke, both she and her father were confronted with a reality most people don’t plan for—how to finance the long-term care for themselves or a loved one. Long-term care is just one of the many lesser-known benefits offered at DePaul to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Full StoryFaculty, staff, students and alumni generated more than 3,000 contacts to state legislators, who voted to restore funding for the Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, which benefit more than 4,600 DePaul students. Full Story Despite the troubled economy, DePaul set an all-time record for enrollment, surpassing 25,000 for the first time while welcoming its most diverse freshman class ever. Full Story From newly installed solar panels to Chartwells sustainable practices, DePaul continues its green efforts across campus. Full Story The Performance Management and Appraisal Series, which begins Oct. 21, has taken cues from last year’s success to build a program that better meets the needs of staff. Full StoryPolitical Science Professor Michael Budde's leadership and work in researching the intersections of political economy and Christianity have earned him this year’s Cortelyou Lowery Award. Full Story DePaul has been named one of the country’s 10 best academic institutions for entrepreneurship education and its Coleman Entrepreneurship Center was recognized as a leader in fostering entrepreneurship. Full Story Discover Chicago classes typically combine a professor, a staff professional and a student mentor to create a rich learning experience that emphasizes Chicago as a classroom. Full Story It’s crunch time for anyone devoted to maintaining state financial aid for low-income students, and DePaul has joined other universities around the state to mobilize faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents and trustees to speak up. Full Story Having issues with mail distribution in your department? If you haven’t updated your demographic information in Campus Connection, missing mail isn’t the only thing you have to worry about. The Data Integrity Project also captures location information that is crucial in the event of an emergency. Full StoryThe National Day of Writing on Oct. 20 celebrates writing in all its forms, and faculty and staff are encouraged to submit their work through DePaul’s online gallery. Full StoryStill not sure what steps you need to take for this year’s annual benefits enrollment? We take the confusion out of the decision making. Full StoryDePaul’s annual Convocation celebration served as a reminder of the university’s commitment to serving its low-income students, especially during difficult economic times. Full Story Expanded coverage for autism and breast cancer are just two of the legislative changes for 2010 that could affect faculty and staff. Full StoryThis year’s St. Vincent’s Week begins Sept. 21 and offers the DePaul community an opportunity to honor the university’s mission. Full Story Although he has been a tenured professor, a department chair and is currently the executive director and chief diversity officer of the University of St. Thomas, Lawrence T. Potter Jr. says he has much more to learn about higher education. Full Story Public Safety’s continued efforts and collaboration with the Chicago Police Department (CPD) mean a safer campus for everyone. Full StoryDePaul’s continuous efforts to create new degree programs that keep pace with the changing needs of today’s growing fields give it a competitive edge. A cross-section of the university’s newest programs reveals the strategic approach behind them. Full Story As the world awaits word on which of four cities will be awarded the torch for the 2016 Olympics, DePaul is hosting a three-day seminar to provide journalists an in-depth look at Chicago’s bid for the Summer Games. Full Story Cheryl Procter-Rogers has stepped into the newly created position of vice president of Public Relations and Communications, reporting to the president. She began Aug. 31. Full Story This year more than ever, employees need to keep a few things in mind as they prepare for annual benefits enrollment, from Oct. 19 through Oct. 31. Full StoryIt’s Sunday, but you’ve got mail. Starting in mid-September, all faculty and staff will begin receiving a calendar of upcoming public events. Full StoryIf you’ve ever considered riding your bike to work, now might be the time to give it a try. Bicycle-friendly initiatives are making it easier for faculty and staff to bike to work as an alternative mode of transportation. Full Story The surest way for students to put themselves behind the academic 8-ball in their quest for a degree is to perform poorly or fail to complete a full load of classes—or both—during their all-important freshman year. Full Story DePaul’s efforts to better align its music, theatre and other facilities to match the excellence of its programs is at the heart of the university’s new 10-year master plan for the Lincoln Park Campus. Full Story They say there are two seasons in Chicago: winter and construction. With all the recent activity taking place on the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses, the same could be said for DePaul. Full Story Illinois Appellate Court Judge Warren D. Wolfson, who will become interim dean of the College of Law on Aug. 15, has established a track record as a lawyer and judge that offers a perfect example of DePaul’s commitment to quality legal education and social justice. Full Story After extensive study of reports conducted by external investigative bodies on the labor practices in two Honduran factories, DePaul’s Fair Business Practices Committee (FBPC) recommended that the university stop doing business with Russell Athletic. Full StoryThere’s one half a world away in Manila, Philippines. There’s another
not far from Niagara Falls and another in the New York City borough of
Queens. And, of course, there’s one in Chicago. Full Story University trustees had an unprecedented first-person experience learning about faculty research, ranging from maintaining affordable housing in Cook County to capturing stories of human rights violations in Iraq, at their final meeting of the academic year. Full Story Students had the opportunity to demonstrate their university pride and creativity while giving the world a glimpse into life on campus by submitting clips to a video contest called “This is DePaul.” Full Story DePaul has made a major commitment to the nation’s service men and women with its decision to participate in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, which covers almost all tuition expenses for veterans. Full Story |
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