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.  

DES Outing - Peggy Notebaert Museum - June 26, 2013

Mark your calendars and watch your mail for an invitation to join other DES Members on our 2nd DES Road Trip!

If you have never been in a "Butterfly House" you will certainly enjoy the excitement of beautiful butterflies all around, some even landing on your shoulder.  Get up close to more than 75 species of exotic butterflies and stunning bird species from the Southern hemisphere in a 2,700 square-foot greenhouse filled with pools of water, flowers, tropical trees and 1,000 butterflies, including those never-before-seen in our region.  And, of course, there is much more to enjoy in the museum.

Already plan to attend?  Just contact Alice Farrell in the Office of Mission and Values.  For additional information on the Peggy Notebaert Museum go to www.naturemuseum.org

Hope you can join us on this great day trip.   Phil Kemp, thanks for suggesting and helping with the organizing.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Alice Farrell at 312/362-8822 or afarrell@depaul.edu.

Co-Founder of the Doors, DePaul Alum dies

Ray Manzarek is not a retiree.  He is, however, a DePaul alum who graduated with a degree in Economics.  He is also the founding member of The Doors whose piercing electric organ sound defined their career-establishing hit "Light My Fire" and most of the group's cornerstone songs.  Ray and Jim Morrison decided to form a band built around Morrison's poetry and Manzarek's music.  He passed away Monday in Germany after a lengthy batter with bile duct cancer.  He was 74.

Click here for a "Light my Fire" musical tribute.

Summer Picnic - June 20, 2013

Faculty and Staff Annual Appreciation Celebration

• When: Thursday, June 20, 2013
• Time : 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120

Please RSVP  by June 14
call 312-362-8253 or email specialevents@depaul.edu
This celebration is for full and part-time faculty, staff and DePaul University retirees only. Faculty and staff MUST present a photo ID to attend this event.
Please Note:
- A state ID will be required of anyone choosing to consume alcohol at the picnic.
- Evening classes will be held as scheduled, so offices that support evening students or vital campus services should make plans for light staffing during the picnic and return to normal staffing afterward. Vice presidents, deans and directors will determine any service departments that must remain open and coordinate hours and staffing as they see fit.




Source: Email from Special Events, May 21, 2013