Richardson Library Information Commons

Dear Colleagues,

The staff of the DePaul University Library cordially invites you to the grand opening of The Richardson Library Information Commons. The Information Commons is a comfortable, flexible, technology-rich space for individual study, collaborative work, and research and tutoring services.

The Grand Opening will be held on the first floor of The John T. Richardson Library.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013
From 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (remarks begin at 4:00 p.m.)
John T. Richardson Library
2350 N. Kenmore Ave.

To learn more about the Information Commons and what is available there, please visit http://libguides.depaul.edu/infocommons.

Visit go.depaul.edu/maps for location information and bit.ly/infocommonsopening for a schedule of events.

RSVP by Friday, September 20 to (773)325-7849 or libadmin@depaul.edu


Sincerely,

Scott Walter
University Librarian

Email sent to University Community, September 6, 2013

Theatre School Building Opens this Fall

The new Theatre School building, located at southwest corner of Racine and Fullerton on the Lincoln Park Campus, will open this Fall in time for the 2013-2014 school year.

The DES is organizing a tour of the new facility following our November 1, 2013 Fall Luncheon.  Hope you will be able to join us for the luncheon and tour.

South east corner view on Racine

East entrance on Racine

North east corner of building at Racine and Fullerton

For more information about what the Theatre School building will include, click here.
If you are on the Lincoln Park Campus, stop by and enjoy the beautiful new addition.

Photos courtesy: Elaine M. Beaudoin

Note from Fr. Richardson

Rev. John T. Richardson, C.M., Chancellor

DePaul University

August, 2013

Dear Family and Friends,

This has been a meaningful summer for me, liturgically returning to God the soul of an especially dear friend of almost sixty years, and presiding at the wedding of a remarkable young couple whose family will bring glory to God for many decades to come.

As my years lengthen to almost four score and ten, every day brings me word of illness among my Vincentian confreres and other friends of many years whose age is increasing along with my own.  On the one hand, the infirmities of the aged sadden me; on the other, it brings me hope that God is giving us longer life so we can be of more help to others, that our love, friendship and mutual dependence can grow stronger.  These attributes give our lives much deeper meaning.

Life here at DePaul continues to be most enjoyable.  Since so much of my life has been invested in the University, every step of progress in learning and research, public recognition signaled by community support, and the unbelievable development of both our Lincoln Park and Loop campuses are most heartening.  I value the closeness I still have with many of the faculty, administration and trustees of the University.  Our President, Father Holtschneider, recognizes the importance of the social cement which holds us together personally, and so schedules many gatherings that build a community of talented people who know and appreciate each other.

My official involvement in the University continues to be in the Development activities, building ever stronger ties with our alumni, benefactors and retired faculty/administrators.  My ties are more important with the friends of my own era who worked with me years ago to help build the great University that is DePaul.  I have some misgivings when I speak of the financial support these friends can continue to give the University by including us in their estate planning.  Invariably, however, these friends are most understanding of my mixed role of personal closeness and pocket-picker.

In just a few weeks DePaul will be dedicating the magnificent new home for our Theatre School.  The building, on the western end of our Lincoln Park Campus, is unbelievable.  Some forty years ago, when we adopted the Goodman School of Drama from the Art Institute, we promised the theatre students and faculty that we would one day provide a physical facility worthy of their fame.  We have now met this promise.

With multitudes of Catholics – and non-Catholics - around the world I am heartened by the words and conduct of our new Pope Francis.  I pray that his leadership will effect a spiritual and moral renewal in all parts of our universe.

To each and every one of you my fond regards.

Your dear and close friend,

John Richardson

2013 Scholarship Recipients - Very Grateful

This past Spring, seven scholarships were granted from the DePaul Emeritus Society Endowed Scholarship and the Office of Mission and Values matching funds.   Our scholarship funds are earmarked for Juniors and Seniors.

Four recipients graduated this past Spring and answered the question:  What does this scholarship mean to you and your family?

"This scholarship means a lot to me, as well as my family.  We have gone through a financial hardship this year, and it has really relieved a lot of stress in our lives right now.  I was always told I would never make it to a big school because it would be too expensive.  But I am graduating this June and I am so proud that I have come this far, with everyone's help.  Thank you!"

"This scholarship has provided a means to finish my education.  It gave me the resources to finance my final semester at DePaul and get my bachelor's degree.  To my family, this scholarship provides the first graduate of a higher education institution."

"It means the ability to rest easy at night.  My mother already works two jobs, and I work over 30 hours a week plus I attend school full time.  Without this scholarship, I would need to work extra time, and it would impact my studies.  I am really grateful for your generous contribution, and I hope that I make the most of it."

"This means too much to express in words.  Coming from a family that needs to work twice as hard to get anywhere, the money is appreciated. To me, this scholarship pushes me to work harder in order to finish school and stay motivated, despite the workload and stress that comes with it.  Still, I continue to tell myself that it will all be worth it in the end.  Donors that contribute to our education make it all worth it, and they prove to us that our education matters to them, too."

Thank you to all of our DES donors and congratulations to our 2013 DES Scholarship graduates.

Source: Office of Development, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations, July 3, 2013

In Memoriam - George Hollenhorst

Hollenhorst, George Donald 93, of Zion, IL, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Barat College, died July 24, 2012.

Born September 6, 1918 in St. Cloud MN to John and Josephine (Meinz) Hollenhorst. Married Ann Margaret Lynch June 2, 1951, beloved wife of 60 years who died November 30, 2011. Survived by children John (Pam), Madison WI; Sarah (Al Manthei), Arcadia FL; Martha (Joseph T. Griffin III) Ketchum ID; and Kate (Gregory) Buckardt and grandchildren James and Gillian, Lake Forest IL. Siblings preceding him in death include Dr. Robert W. (Alice) Rochester MN, Carl P. (Priscilla) Riverside CA, Lorraine (Virgil) Weber, St Cloud MN, John A. (Janet) Arden Hills MN, and Richard (Dolores) Fargo ND. He is survived by Virginia Pleas, Seattle WA, Sister Bernice, Notre Dame IN, Edith (Thomas) Hering, Kona HI, Elaine (Ron) McKinley, Bay Village OH and sister-in-law Jacque Berger, Elmhurst, IL.

Don served in the US Army 1942-46, earned battle stars in Normandy and Ardennes, and was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of the Amer. Philosophical Assn, Phi Sigma Tau, Amer. Legion, Ret. Officers Assn, ACLU, Oxfam, the Art Institute and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Don grew up in a family strongly influenced by Grandma Josephine to value education, and each of 10 siblings helped the next to achieve their academic goals. After earning his PhD from Notre Dame, he began his scholarly career on the editorial staff of the Great Books of the Western World, and was co-translator of The Material Logic of John of St. Thomas. He was on the faculty at Loyola-Chicago and at Barat College in Lake Forest (1952-83; Academic Dean, 1972-79). Don demonstrated that education is a life-long process by learning to swim at age 40 (attaining lifeguard status), and to surf the internet at age 80, while keeping an open mind and staying informed about current events. He savored opportunities to travel the US and Europe, visit with extended family, golf until age 90, and, most importantly, share experiences with Ann, their children, and grandchildren. Don will be remembered by colleagues and family as a kind, loving and involved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, an accomplished scholar, and a consummate gentleman.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Spring Meadows and Autumn Leaves. A private ceremony honoring Don and Ann will be held at a later date; in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to Hollenhorst Tribute at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Source: Published in the Lake County News Sun from July 31 to August 6, 2012

The DES recently learned of George Hollenhorst's death. 

See more at: http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/obituaries/stng-newssun/obituary.aspx?n=George-Hollenhorst&pid=158853638#fbLoggedOut

In Memoriam - Charles Douds

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Professor Charles "Chuck" Douds.  Prof. Douds taught at DePaul from 1969 until his retirement in 1990 from the Management Department.  He passed away on June 1 at the age of 82.  He is survived by his wife Martha, three children, Bryn, Susan, and Laurie, and two grandchildren.  Private services have been held.  Memorial donations may be made to the Erik Douds Pediatric Diabetes Fund, St. Barnabas Medical Foundation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.

Source: Mission and Values, June 11, 2013



DOUDS, DR. CHARLES F. Dr. Douds died peacefully at home at Galleria Woods Retirement Community in Hoover, Al. on June 1, 2013. He was 82. Seventy two of those years he had Type 1 diabetes. He was born in Pennsylvania to Charles and Ella Douds. He is survived by his wife, Martha, and three children; Bryn Douds and wife Joanne, Susan Goertz and husband Jack, and Laurie Goldstein and husband Gary. There are two grandchildren; Haley and Erik Douds. Services for Dr. Douds will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to the Erik Douds Pediatric Diabetes Fund, Saint Barnabas Medical Foundation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052. - See more at: http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?pid=165127974#fbLoggedOut

Source: The Birmingham News, June 2 - June 5, 2013

In Memoriam - Michael O'Brien

DES has just learned of the passing of Michael O'Brien.  Michael passed away on October 16, 2012 at The Grove in Evanston.  There was a 10:00 a.m. memorial service the following day at Gincola Funeral Home in Chicago.  He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery.  Michael worked in the Loop Campus Public Safety/Security Department as an officer and sergeant from 1980 to 2008.  He was 71 years old.