Responding to the phenomenal growth in the digital filmmaking and computer gaming fields, DePaul University launched the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), its newest, on April 15. The college replaces the former School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems (CTI).

DePaul University has appointed Marisa Alicea as the new dean of the School for New Learning (SNL), a leader in adult student learning since 1972. Alicea brings a wealth of experience as an educator and administrator to the deanship, having served as the interim SNL dean since July 2007 and in a number of leadership positions in the school and throughout the university.

Nearly 500 patrons of the arts joined Theatre School students and honorees for the 20th Annual Awards for Excellence in the Arts on April 22. The event grossed more than $470,000 for The Theatre School Scholarship Fund, which helps talented students continue their training. Among those honored were Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts, writer and director Zach Helm (THE ’96) and Bank of America.

In April, some 240 President’s Club members, DePaul students and friends of the university attended an exclusive tour of the Chicago History Museum (CHM) exhibition “Catholic Chicago.” The exhibition, which runs through Jan. 4, 2009, is the first in a groundbreaking series examining communities of faith that have contributed to Chicago’s traditions and its evolution as a major urban center. See photos from the event. DePaul is an exhibition sponsor and loaned several items from its archives, including vestments and photographs.

Take the Alumni Survey

Time is running out to take the 2008 DePaul Alumni Survey and be entered into a drawing to win prizes, including $250 Visa gift cards, iPods and DePaul merchandise. Don’t miss this opportunity to tell the DePaul Alumni Association what you think! For questions or assistance, contact us at (800) 437-1898 or dpalumni@depaul.edu.

Benefit of the Month: Receive Career Services Through New DePaul Partner
The Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with The Career Transitions Center (CTC) to offer career counseling services to DePaul alumni at a discounted rate. Visit the CTC Web site for more information or call (312) 906-9908 for an appointment with an advisor. Mention that you are a DePaul graduate and be prepared to present your alumni ID card if requested.

Help Find Lost Reunion-Year Alumni
DePaul needs your help to find our "lost" reunion-year alumni! Held Oct. 17-19, Reunion 2008 honors classes celebrating milestone anniversaries: 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. If you have any information on any of the "lost" alumni, please contact us via e-mail at reunion@depaul.edu or by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at (800) 437-1898.