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Introduction

About the DePaul Emeritus Society

DePaul University values its ongoing connections with its faculty and staff retirees, as it values their past contributions to the university’s mission. The DePaul University Emeritus Society was founded in 2008 with the merger of the Staff Emeritus Society and the Emeritus Professors Association. The Society is sponsored by the University’s Office of Mission and Values.

The purpose of the DePaul Emeritus Society is to provide a means for ongoing connection, communication, and socialization between the university and its emeritus faculty and staff, and between individual retirees whose professional lives were for so many years dedicated to university service.

Photos, events, and information of interest to members of the DePaul Emeritus Society will be posted to this blog. Please take a look, add your comment, offer to be an "author" or just enjoy.

Monday, October 17, 2011

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

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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

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