Strategic Plan Goals Outlined
The university has developed a new strategic plan, currently in the approval process, which will outline a strategic vision for the university for the next several years. The draft plan includes the following goals: enriching academic quality by strengthening academic programs and raising the academic rigor and expectations for student learning across the university, prepare students to be socially-responsible future leaders, build strong alumni institutional affinity, pride and lifelong connections and strengthen the financial position of the university through increased support of financial aid, scholarships, academic programs and facilities construction. The President will approve and announce the final plan this spring.
Alumni have had the opportunity to reconnect with DePaul, and engage with former classmates during pre-game receptions that have been held prior to the men’s basketball games. The DePaul vs. Notre Dame pre-game reception on January 7 at the Allstate Arena drew over 300 alumni. Receptions have been held in other cities with significant numbers of DePaul alumni: Providence, RI on January 21, Milwaukee prior to the Marquette game on January 25, and Tampa, FL before the University of Southern Florida game on February 3. The final pre-game reception of the season is planned for New York vs. St. Johns University on February 18.
The Office of Alumni Relations has established regional alumni chapters in southern California and Phoenix, AZ. On January 21, over 60 alumni and friends met with Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. at the 12th annual Orange County Dinner in Southern California. Over 100 attendees have registered for the Phoenix area alumni event on February 12. Fr. Holtschneider will attend the event which is hosted by James L. (COM’61) and Diane M. Czech.
For the first time, Alumni Relations has scheduled four networking events for DePaul alumni who live in the Chicago suburbs. Suburban events will be held on March 29 in Naperville, March 30 in Schaumburg, April 5 in Glenview and in Palos Park on April 19.
For more information on upcoming alumni events in your area, visit the Alumni Relations Web site.
DePaul Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout February, DePaul will celebrate Black History Month with lectures, symposiums and performances. Kicking off the celebrations was a lecture by Pulitzer-Prize winning author Taylor Branch on February 7. Branch recently released “At Canaan’s Edge: America in the King Years 1965-1968”, the final book in his trilogy on the U.S. civil rights movement. Join the DePaul community in celebrating Black History Month by attending other upcoming events including:
“When Film Meets Text?: (Re) Reading Derrick Bell’s ‘The Space Traders'”
A lecture by Julie Moody-Freeman, DePaul professor of African and Black Diaspora Studies
February, 15, 3:00 p.m.
Richardson Library
A Symposium on Black Love
February 24, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Richardson Library, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave., Room 300
For information call (773) 325-7512.
Benefit of the Month: Kellstadt Marketing Center Discount
Are your marketing skills helping your career? The Kellstadt Marketing Center at DePaul is offering you a 25% alumni discount on critical marketing and communication certificate programs and seminars that complement the degree you already hold. Earn your certificate and network with other marketing professionals! Take advantage of the DePaul Alumni discount today, and register at www.learning.depaul.edu/mkt.
Diversity Job Fair
DePaul will host a Diversity Job Fair on February 16 from 12:00-4:00pm in the Lincoln Park Student Center. This Job Fair offers students and alumni the opportunity to connect with employers who value diversity in the workplace. Pre-register for the fair and/or roundtable sessions by contacting Hillary Longnecker at the Career Center at (312) 362-5597. Registration at the door will be $5.
Make a Difference
The Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Volunteer Network is a group who gives back to DePaul University through the invaluable gifts of time and expertise. ASK is currently looking for professionals in the fields of human and social services, education and the sciences who would be interested in sharing their experience with and knowledge of their industries with current DePaul students. For more information on getting involved with ASK or to sign up to volunteer, please visit
Look for the NEW Alumni Web site
The Office of Alumni Relations is launching a new web site in March. On the new site, alumni can register to attend upcoming alumni events, view class notes, search for fellow alumni, stay up-to-date on alumni and university news and much more!
February 28, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schmitt Academic Center, 2320 N. Kenmore Ave., Room 154 The event celebrates 21st century womanhood and sisterhood and tackles thought-provoking issues such as fatherless and motherless daughters, hip hop feminism, friendship, women's health, reproductive rights, misogyny and body images in popular culture. For information, call (773) 325-4235.
March Madness Is Coming to the Allstate Arena
DePaul University will host the 2006 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship first and second rounds on March 18 and 20 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. Tickets are $40 for adults and $18 for students and include all three sessions (a total of six games).
If the nationally-ranked Blue Demons are invited to the NCAA Tournament, they will play at the Allstate Arena and have an opportunity to make history by advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. Come join us and cheer on Coach Doug Bruno and the DePaul women’s basketball team. It’s an opportunity to showcase the DePaul women’s basketball program in the national spotlight and in Chicago.
If you would like to place your order contact the DePaul Athletics Ticket Office at 773-325-SLAM (7526) or visit http://www.depaulbluedemons.com/ncaa for more information.