2011 Christmas at DePaul Lottery Open

The lottery for tickets for Christmas At DePaul is now open.  To join the lottery, click here.

Meister Gives History of DPU Art

Prior to introducing Greg Harris, Assistant Art Museum Curator and DES Luncheon speaker, Dick Meister provided the audience with some history regarding DePaul's art collection and exhibit spaces.  He told of the efforts in the early 1980s to get a handle on what the University actually owned.  Of how Simone Zurawski, faculty member in the History of Art and Architecture department, later cared for and curated the collection -- opening the first museum space in McGaw.

When the Richardson Library opened in 1993-1994, an area was allocated for the Art Museum and provided a much larger space for exhibits. In the late 1990s, the University, at the urging of Doris Brown, recruited and hired its first full-time and current curator.  Louise Lincoln had steadily moved up the curating ladder at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts before coming to DePaul and was a perfect match for the university and the community.

Through her efforts and with the support of Fr. Holtscheider, the Art Museum -- which the retirees toured after lunch -- became a reality.  His presentation was caught on film and is shared here.

DES Matching Grant Announced

At the October 21 DES Luncheon, Fr. Ed Udovic announced Mission and Values will match up to $15,000 of scholarship gifts designated for the DePaul Emeritus Endowed Scholarship.  Letters were sent to all DES Members and Spouses of deceased DES Members earlier in the month sharing this wonderful news.

In the following video filmed at the DES Luncheon, Fr. Ed eloquently describes the difference a small scholarship can make to an undergraduate in the student's Junior or Senior year.

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The DePaul Emeritus Society is very thankful for all of your support and for this incredible matching grant.  We look forward to the ability to award several grants in the Spring of 2012.  Thank you very much!

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Richardson Shares his Memories

Rev. Richardson, a ‘Living History of DePaul’

reads The DePaulia headline in the October 24, 2011 issue.  To read the article, click here.

DES Luncheon, October 21, 2011

Nearly 60 attendees enjoyed a great day at DePaul on October 21.  We were feted to an Oktoberfest luncheon of beer and cheese soup, wienerschnitzel with spaetzels and red cabbage, followed by a piece of delicious cheese strudel.   At our places was an ever-so-cute box of chocolates.  To say the least, we were very well fed.  Thank you Alice Farrell!

From the DES Steering Committee:

• Jerry Goldman reported on the HR changes affecting retirees  for 2012  (More)
• Denny Shea gave an update on fund raising related to the DES Scholarship and introduced Fr. Udovic who told the attendees Mission and Values was offering up to $15,000 in a matching grant for the current year (More)
• Phil Kemp invited members to join the newly created "virtual" Special Events and Projects Committee.  He said the meetings all would be held online and would deal with recommendations regarding program speakers, special events, volunteer opportunities and projects similar to the Memorabilia Project
• Elaine Beaudoin explained the changes in the nominations' process for the DES Steering Committee (More); encouraged all to share their news for the DES Newsletter; and updated the attendees on the various Internet resources available to them, i.e., DES Website, DES Blog and DES Facebook page (More)
• Dick Meister provided background on the development of the art collection and art space at DePaul and introduced the day's speaker, Greg Harris, Assistant Curator of the Art Museum (More)

Some photos from the day --

DES and DePaul Communication Vehicles

Keeping in Touch with

DePaul Emeritus Society Members

And

The University

Over the past year, your DES Steering Committee and the Office of Mission and Values have been working hard to expand ways for you to keep in touch with both your colleagues and the University -- no matter where you live! Please take a moment to become familiar with the following resources, enjoy the content, share some information or even offer to be one of the content contributors.

DePaul Emeritus Society Website – http://mission.depaul.edu/PROGRAMS/DES

The DES website is supported by the M & V’s office and provides a window into the on-going activities of the DES including projects and programs; past newsletters; committee minutes; photos from DES activities; upcoming calendar of events; links to Human Resource information, DES Scholarship efforts and volunteer opportunities; and best of all -- audio/video interviews with some of our members.  Look in the left hand column of the webpage for hyperlinks to all the resources.  If you are new to DES, this resource will give you background and history.  If you have been a retiree for a number of years, you will enjoy seeing photos and recalling past activities.  Both recent and long-standing retirees will find information to stay current with DES activities.

DePaul Emeritus Society Blog – www.DESretirees.blogspot.com

If you want to know what is going on at DePaul today that might be of interest to you, subscribe to the DES Blog.  Several postings a month provide information about DES activities, HR updates, members’ deaths and general information of interest about the University.  To commemorate our deceased colleagues, a special effort has been made to locate and post obituaries of all DES members who have died since 2000 -- nearly 100 obits are currently on the site.  Anyone can comment on the posts and we have been touched to read what some former students have written about their teachers.  Even if you don’t subscribe, i.e., instantly receive the post in your email, you can always just browse the site at your convenience.

DePaul Facebook Page – www.facebook.com

More than 30 members of DES are also members of the DES Facebook page.    Once you log on to Facebook, search for “DePaul Emeritus Society” in the search box.  Ask to be a member, and shortly you will be given access.  Anyone who is a DePaul Emeritus Society Facebook member is eligible post to the page. These posts are shared with all of the DePaul Facebook members.  If you only want to connect with an individual, you can send a “message” directed to just one member.  The DES Facebook page allows a community to be created – we hope you will join the DES Facebook community.

DES Newsletter

Bi-annually, news of the DePaul Emeritus Society is distributed via the DES Newsletter using both the internet and US post office, depending on how you have chosen to receive your news.  Our editor, Nancy Rospenda, keeps us informed of the news of the past six months, dates to remember and most importantly, what is going on with your colleagues.  However, what she shares is only as good as what you share with her.  On the table today and also via the DES Webpage, is a form to let us know “What’s new with you!”  We are sure you enjoy reading what your colleagues have been up to, e.g., new grandchildren, travel, hobbies, publications, etc. – and they also would like to know what you have been doing too.  Fill out the form today and Nancy will incorporate it into our Winter Newsletter.  We all look forward to reading about “What’s new with you!”

If you have any questions about the above communication channels or have difficulty accessing them, do not hesitate to contact Alice Farrell at afarrell@depaul.edu; Nancy Rospenda at nrospend@depaul.edu; or Elaine Beaudoin at ewatson@depaul.edu.  We’d all love to hear from you!

An information sheet with the above information was distributed at the October 21, 2011 DES Luncheon.

LaDuke Lecture Series

The DePaul University and Chicago communities are cordially invited to the Seventh Annual Jeanne LaDuke Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Lecture Series

“What’s a Little Girl Like You Doing with that Great Big Slide Rule? Constructing a Lab of My Own”

Neena B. Schwartz, Ph.D.
William Deering Professor of Biological Sciences, Northwestern University
Wednesday, October 26, 6:00 pm
Andrew J. McGowan Environmental Science and Chemistry Building, Room 108
1110 W Belden Avenue, Lincoln Park Campus

Reception immediately following in the McGowan Atrium Lecture

Abstract
Dr. Schwartz will describe two of the social movements which took place during the 1970’s that were dedicated to leveling the playing field for women in science. These particular movements resulted in the formation of the “Association for Women in Science” and “Women in Endocrinology.” Dr. Schwartz was involved in the early stages of both groups, and her experience closely reflects other women-oriented science associations which developed during those early years. Dr. Schwartz will then describe some of the reproductive science she has carried out in the lab, as examples of the kind of bioscience research possible with a laboratory of one’s own, focusing specifically on the “discovery” of the female, as well as male, gonadal hormone “inhibin.”

About the Speaker
Neena Schwartz was born in Baltimore MD in 1926. She received a BA in Physiology from Goucher College in 1948 and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1953. She became an instructor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1953. After four years she moved to the Psychiatric Institute at Michael Reese Hospital where she served as Director of the Biological Labs. She then returned to the Illinois College of Medicine, becoming a Full Professor in 1967, and occupied this position until 1973. During this time she also served as Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs of the college. In 1973 she occupied a position as Professor in the Department of Physiology at Northwestern University College of Medicine. In 1974 she became Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences in North western’s College of Arts and Science and William Deering Professor of Biological Sciences. In 1980 she formed the Program (later Center) for Reproductive Science at the University. She has served as President of the Society for the Study of Reproduction and of the Endocrine Society. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science.

About the Lecture Series / How to RSVP
Named for and intended to honor the contributions of Jeanne LaDuke, Professor Emeritus, this lecture series promotes the accomplishments of women and fosters community and scholarship among faculty, students and staff interested in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science disciplines.

For more information on this lecture series please email or call Victoria Simek at vsimek@depaul.edu or 773.325.4790. RSVPs for the event are encouraged but not necessary.

Information provided by Victoria Simek

DES visits DPAM

Greg Harris, Assistant Art Museum Curator, took DES Members for a tour of the new DePaul Art Museum after the October 21st Luncheon.

The attendees not only received a tour of the exhibit space but also got to see some of the behind-the-scenes work spaces.

The Art Museum has received wonderful press in the local papers since its opening in September.  If you didn't have the opportunity to see the museum, put it on your list of things to do the next time you are on the Lincoln Park Campus.

For more information about DPAM visit their website at  www.depaul.edu/museum

Photos courtesy: Elaine Beaudoin

DES Election - 2012

Elaine Beaudoin, DES Chair, asked the attendees at the October 21, 2011 Luncheon to consider placing their name in nomination or nominating a colleague for one of the two open positions on the 2012 DES Steering Committee.  A call for nominations also will be included in the December DES Newsletter.

She reported a Nominating Committee of the Steering Committee had been created and is composed of Jerry Goldman, Phil Kemp, Nancy Rospenda and herself.  The Nominating Committee will vet all names assuring DES membership, local residency and willingness to serve.

Please consider putting your name in nomination.  Ballots will be sent via US Mail in late February.

DePaul Art Museum

The DePaul Art Museum will host the DePaul Emeritus Society members on Friday, October 21, 2011.  Greg Harris will provide a brief overview of the museum and the current exhibition

Re: Chicago

at the luncheon and then he will lead a tour of the facility following lunch.

A little bit about the DePaul Art Museum DPAM --

• Permanent Collection: The DePaul Art Museum's permanent collection, built from generous gifts and judicious purchases, ranges in time from the seventh century BCE to the present, and spans all continents and artistic media.  A changing selection of works from the collection is on view throughout the year.
• Exhibitions: As a teaching museum, DPAM develops and seeks out exhibitions that showcase new research, draw on multiple disciplines, and provoke thought and discussion.  Many exhibitions are developed in collaboration with distinguished DePaul Faculty members, but the museum also hosts selected traveling shows from museums here and abroad.
• Tours and Public Programs: Tours of the exhibitions guided by staff or education specialists are available at no charge for classes and community groups, and can be tailored to the age and interests of participants.
• Building: The museum's new 15,000 square-foot building has been planned to provide a welcoming environment for visitors and to meet the environmental requirements of artworks. Its location directly beside the Fullerton El station makes it accessible from all parts of the city.  A large arched window on the building facade invites visitors inside, while a bay window overlooking the El platform informs commuters about exhibitions and events.

For more information on the DePaul Art Museum view their website at: www.depaul.edu/museum

Text excerpted from DPAM brochure

In Memoriam - Warren Scheideman

Warren Scheideman, assistant professor in SNL, died Aug. 25 at the age of 69.

Scheideman, who joined the faculty in 1981 as a part-time instructor, became a full-time academic advisor and then, upon completing his doctorate through the College of Education at DePaul, an assistant professor.  His interests centered on intellectual history, literature and film, and adult learning.

Over the years, Scheideman served as a faculty mentor for hundreds of students in the undergraduate program.  He also taught ethics in the graduate liberal learning seminar series and qualitative inquiry in the Master of Arts in educating adults program.  His areas of expertise included British mysteries, military history, and the social history of Chicago and Oak park. Scheideman published at least 100 articles and papers in these areas.

"I met Warren shortly after I came to SNL/DePaul in late 1983, in my capacity as associate dean/faculty mentor," says Professor Catherine Marienau.  "I had numerous occasions to participate with Warren on students' academic committees, observe his classroom teaching (both undergraduate and graduate), and listen to many stories from appreciative students who had Warren as a course instructor or faculty mentor.  Warren was masterful at listening to each person, drawing out the sparks of a person's curiosity, and supporting further development of that person's intellectual capacities."

Marienau adds, "On a personal note, I had occasion to drive Warren home to Oak Park at least once a week over many years.  I never minded the heavy traffic or evening blinding snowstorms because the conversation with Warren was always engaging and illuminating."

Common Knowledge, DePaul, Winter 2012, Vol. 23, No. 1, page 6.

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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Warren Scheideman, a faculty member in the School for New Learning. Warren passed away on August 25. He taught from 1984 until his passing, and was highly respected among his friends and colleagues. Services are pending. Our condolences go to the friends, family, colleagues and students who mourn Warren's passing. May he rest in peace.

Mission and Values, October 17, 2011

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Warren Scheideman, age 69 of River Forest; beloved son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Scheideman; dear friend of many. Graveside Services Friday, October 21st, 2 p.m. at Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, IL. Memorial Service to be held TBA at Christ Episcopal Church, 515 Franklin Ave., River Forest.

Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home, http://drechslerbrownwilliams.com/obituaries/scheideman-warren.html, October 17, 2011

St. Vincent Health Faire - Overwhelming Success

The October 11th and 12th St. Vincent DePaul Health Faire attracted over 1,400 participants during its two-day schedule.  Many retirees were in attendance. We hope you took advantage of the health services provided.

Gretchen Osbourne presented two sessions specifically for retirees addressing the changes starting January 1, 2012 in our health care benefits.  It was good to see "soon-to-be-retired" faculty and staff at the sessions too! The changes were outlined in a previous post which can be viewed by clicking here.

Of note, under the 2012 prescription plan change, your cost of mail-order prescriptions will be significantly reduced.  Additional clarification on using out-of-network providers for retirees 65 and over and for those under 65 years of age will be forthcoming.

Much thanks to Rosa Perez, Gretchen Osbourne and Diana Chin for their support of the DePaul Retirees.

Richardson Book Signing - October 20, 2011

Please join Rev. John T. Richardson, C. M.
In celebration of his newly published memoir

The Playful Hand of God
Memoirs of John T. Richardson, C. M.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

5:30 p.m. Remarks
Richardson Library, Room 115
2350 N. Kenmore


6:30 p.m. Reception
Richardson Library, Kelly Hall

Rev. John T. Richardson, C.M.

Born in 1923, John Richardson entered the Vincentian Community in 1942, and was ordained a priest in 1949.  After completing his doctorate in theology, he taught in a major seminary until he joined DePaul University as an administrator in 1954.  For twelve of his forty-three years of administration he was President of the University.  In 1997 he went to Kenya, East Africa, and returned to DePaul in 2010.


Copies of The Playful Hand of God: Memoirs of John T. Richardson, C.M. will be available for purchase and signing. 

This event is sponsored by the John T. Richardson Library, the School of Public Service, and the DePaul Emeritus Society.

All are invited, we hope you will be able to attend!

Newsletter

Since I won't be at the next DES Luncheon, I would like to ask via this blog for members to send me any news/views they would like to share with the membership. They can be sent to my home address or to my e-mail address (nrospend@depaul.edu). Remember, the newsletter is only as good as its contributors!

Fr. Richardson's Memoirs

Fr. Richardson's book The Playful Hand of God: Memoirs of John T. Richardson, C. M. was recently released.  It is now available through the Vincentian Studies Bookstore and may be ordered by clicking here.  The price is $15.00.

DePaul Information Directory

The following note was sent out from the University Secretary's Office on October 4, 2011.

Dear Colleagues,

In an effort to become more environmentally friendly and responsive to changes within the University, the 2011-2012 DePaul Information Directory is entirely web-based. The paper version is no longer being published. Later this fall, the directory website (http://directory.depaul.edu) will be redesigned using SharePoint, which will allow individual departments to update and maintain their own Directory Information. We will provide more details regarding the new website as they become available.

If you have any questions, please contact Chad Jordahl. Thank you for helping to maintain the accuracy of DePaul's Information Directory.  

Editor's Note: Because the online DePaul Information Directory is available to the public, retirees have not been included.