The Chicagoland Alumni Chapter -- the newest of seven regional alumni chapters -- had its official suburban welcome on Nov. 20 in Glenview, Ill. Some 120 DePaul alumni and their guests gathered at The Glen Club to hear about recent university news and mingle with fellow graduates. Speaking at the event, the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., president of DePaul, shared his gratitude for the alumni community’s continued dedication. Get all your local chapter news and events by visiting the regional chapter pages online:

'Tis the season for shopping -- and DePaul alumni have access to special discounts! Save money on select purchases with your free membership to Working Advantage, available to all DePaul alumni. Through this valuable program, the DePaul community has access to exclusive discounts on everything from restaurants to resorts. Offers include free shipping and savings at online stores such as Target.com, Overstock.com, Brookstone.com, Blockbuster.com and others. Plus, receive special pricing on attractions and tickets for movie theatres, theme and water parks, zoos -- even Broadway shows and sporting events nationwide!

To register, you will need DePaul's Membership ID number. To obtain the ID, send an email to procurement@depaul.edu. Once you have received a response, visit the Working Advantage website and click on "Register." Using DePaul's Member ID, create an "employee account," then log in as often as you like to shop for the latest deals! For more details about this program, visit DePaul's Demon Discounts.



DePaul graduate Kevin Lawson (THE '91) found his passion at The Theatre School. Now an accomplished lighting director in the entertainment industry, Kevin recently lit the Obama election night celebration in Chicago's Grant Park. Read more about his behind-the-scenes adventures, learn how DePaul prepared him for success and check out Kevin's photos from the rally in his Alumni and Friends Profile.



Save the date for DePaul’s Career Week, Feb. 16-22, 2009. This week-long event offers a variety of career-related activities specifically designed for alumni, adult students and graduate students. From workshops and seminars to happy hour networking events, there's something for everyone -- those in transition and those looking to make a change. For more information, visit the Career Week Web site.

Excited about career information and can't wait for February? Check out the Demon Tracks blog for a post that's all about alumni career resources and professional networking opportunities.