September 2005

University News Roundup

DePaul Responds to Hurricane Katrina

DePaul University joined the higher education community in reaching out to victims of Hurricane Katrina by hosting prayer services, fundraising, offering support to affected DePaul students and expediting admissions for displaced college students from Gulf Coast universities. For the complete story of the university’s efforts click here. Also visit http://www.depaul.edu/hurricanerelief/ for continuous coverage of DePaul’s Hurricane Katrina efforts.

Real Estate Center Lands a Major Gift

The Real Estate Center at DePaul has received a $2 million gift from Douglas Crocker II, retired president and chief executive officer of Equity Residential Properties Trust, and his wife, Cynthia. The gift will fund the directorship of the center. DePaul Finance Professor Suzanne Cannon, who founded the center in 2002, will become the Douglas and Cynthia Crocker Endowed Director of the Real Estate Center.

"After working with Susanne, I knew that we were on the right track to develop a top-notch program at DePaul," Crocker said. "Education is the door to opportunity and I am proud to help support the Real Estate Center." Crocker has been engaged personally with the work of the center since its founding. According to Cannon, "As a nationally recognized leader in the real estate investment trust and multi-housing industries, he has been a remarkable asset for us." The center is the premier home for professional real estate education in the Midwest.

DePaul's Fundraising Exceeds Expectations

Thanks to the loyal support of DePaul alumni, fundraising initiatives at the University continue to thrive with the conclusion of the 2004-2005 fiscal year. The amount of money raised by alumni more than doubled to $5.5 million, and now comprises 46 percent of total giving.

DePaul raised a total of $12,118,910-nearly $4 million more than in fiscal year 2003. Foundations contributed $2.67 million, friends nearly $1.8 million, corporations $1.69 million, matching gifts $275,176 and other organizations $149,977.

According to Mary Finger, senior vice president of advancement, "We're lucky that DePaul has such a wonderful story to tell the community." For more information on ways to give and the University's fundraising opportunities, please visit the Office of Development's new website at www.giving.depaul.edu.

Darrow Capital Defense College Relocates to DePaul

This July, the Clarence Darrow Capital Defense College relocated to the College of Law from the University of Michigan. Operating through the Center for Justice in Capital Cases (CJCC), this program will continue to help criminal defense attorneys meet the challenges of providing representation to individuals charged with capital crimes. Since its establishment, attorneys have worked on an estimated 120 cases.

"The college works to ensure that lawyers representing those charged with capital crimes have the necessary tools to make the difference between a sentence of life in prison or death," said Lyon. "It's about saving lives."

Fall Book Chosen for President's Book Club

David Ewing Duncan's "The Geneticist Who Played Hoops with My DNA... and Other Masterminds from the Frontiers of Biotech" has been chosen for the fall President's Book Club. The book chronicles current developments in biotech research, including stem cell research, cloning, and bioengineering, through biographical studies of seven of the leading research scientists in the field.

The President's Book Club is an opportunity for members of the university community to discuss matters of social importance, by considering a recently published book. We will gather on Tuesday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m. in the Student Center Room 120 A&B. A reception will follow. RSVP on-line at http://www.itd.depaul.edu/quickdata2/viewwebform.asp?id=1287

DePaul Proclaimed "Happy U."

Twice in the past six years, The Princeton Review has ranked DePaul number one for student happiness. The September issue of Chicago Magazine discusses DePaul's growing reputation and how the university has changed to increase its notability while also continuing to serve its mission and students. Chicago Magazine recognizes the university's continued commitment to its Vincentian mission of education and student diversity. Also featured are notable DePaul Alumni, "From Chicago Mayors to Academy Award winning actors, DePaul boasts a long list of accomplished alumni."(Chicago Magazine)

DePaul Honored for Diversity Achievements

DePaul was named again as one of the top 100 universities in America awarding professional, master's and bachelor's degrees to minority students, according to the most recent surveys published in Black Issues in Higher Education magazine. The publication cited DePaul in more than 35 ranking categories, including computer and information sciences, mathematics and English literature.

Finding Your Fellow Classmates Just Got Easier

Now you can search for DePaul alumni by major in the updated Classmate Locator. The Alumni Web site's Classmate Locator is the perfect resource to help you contact your friends from DePaul. Only DePaul alumni have access to the Classmate Locator, which is password protected. In addition to searching by major, you can search by name, graduation year, college, city, state, country and employer.

A few months after graduation, all alumni are automatically added to the locator. You have the ability to control how much of your contact information you wish to share and whether you want to be included in the locator at all. This is managed through your Personal Profile, which can be accessed through the Alumni Web site. If you need assistance in updating or accessing your Personal Profile, please call the Alumni Relations office at (800) 437-1898 or send an e-mail to dpalumni@depaul.edu.

DePaul Basketball Joins the Big East Conference

The 2005-2006 Men's and Women's Basketball schedules are now available. This is DePaul’s first season as a part of the Big East Conference, so help cheer on your Blue Demons all season long. For this years’ schedules and for more information on DePaul Men’s and Women’s basketball click here.

Brought to you by

Alumni Relations
1 E. Jackson Blvd. Suite 9400
Chicago, Illinois
(800) 437-1898
www.alumni.depaul.edu
dpalumni@depaul.edu

Change of Address/Subscription Services