University Picnic

REGISTER TODAY and Save the Date!
The Office of Mission and Values invites you to join them and your colleagues at DePaul's Groovetastic-themed University Picnic. Join us for food, drinks and a chance to win awesome raffle prizes including dinner for two, overnight hotel stay, spa packages and more. Raffle drawing is at 4:45 p.m. and you must be present to win.

• When: Thursday, June 14, 2012
• Time : 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120

Please RSVP by June 12 by following this link.
For special concerns or questions, please call 312-362-8253 or email mailto:specialevents@depaul.edu?subject= DePaul Picnic 2012
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.

DES Luncheon, May 18, 2012

We had another wonderful gathering of the DePaul Emeritus Society at the luncheon on Friday, May 18, 2012.  As has become our Spring custom, Alice Farrell prepared note cards upon which attendees had the opportunity to write short messages to retirees who were unable to join us.

After a lovely "cocktail" reception catching up with colleagues, the more than 60 retirees and guests heard DES updates from Elaine Beaudoin; was introduced to one of the DES Scholarship recipients by Denny Shea; and then, after receiving a very warm welcome from Dick Meister, our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Solway, Chair, History of Art and Architecture, furnished a lively and informative presentation on the new Arts and Letters Hall.

As always, Alice selected an outstanding menu including a spring salad with fruit, a generous slice of poached salmon on a bed of couscous with asparagus spears, and a deliciously sweet red velvet brownie.   The wait staff was most generous providing us with red and white wines.

Following lunch, Jerry Goldman conducted the DES Steering Committee Election.  He asked for nominations from the audience and hearing none, placed in nomination the names of candidates already received. By acclamation, Dick Meister and Doris Brown were each elected to a three year term.  Congratulation to you both!  Jerry also give a short update on HR items his committee is working on.

Phil Kemp announced the Program Committee is considering some vocal entertainment for our Fall Luncheon on October 19 and shared we would be going to the Loop Campus for our Spring DES Luncheon on May 17, 2013,

In preparation for the Summer Newsletter, Nancy Rospenda asked the attendees "What was new?"   She asked all members to share their news and send it to her at nrospend@depaul.edu   Everyone enjoys hearing what their colleagues are up to, so please send her a note with your activities, accomplishments and what gives you joy!

Elaine Beaudoin recognized the loss of four members since our last luncheon: Dick Houk, Virginia Rutherford, Rosemary Bannan and Herb Newman.  They each made a termendous impact on the University.  The three faculty members, collectively, served the University for more than 100 years.

At the end of the luncheon, Margaret Marnell, Program Assistant, History of Art and Architecture, lead a tour of the Arts and Letters Hall.  For more information about the tour click here.

The DES Members are looking good.  Take a peek for yourself ------



Photography courtesy: David Sims; Video Production: Elaine Beaudoin

Arts and Letters Hall Tour

At our May 18 DES Luncheon, Dr. Susan Solway, Chair, History of Art and Architecture, provided the attendees with a thorough and thoughtful presentation on facets of the Arts and Letters Hall including its many environmentally significant aspects.  Did you know they use "sunlight harvesting" in the classrooms or that a special fountain has been installed for refilling water bottles and it keeps count of how many?  Did you know there is a "green roof" and that some classrooms can be made totally dark? In addition, it is a strikingly beautiful building.

Following the luncheon, Margaret Marnell, Program Assistant for the department of History of Art and Architecture, took DES members on a wonderful tour of the Hall. We were able to get a peak inside offices, even President Dennis Holtschneider's LPC office where he warmly greeted the retirees.

The building is just lovely, Hopefully the photos do it justice. Enjoy the tour with us.





Photography courtesy: Elaine M. Beaudoin

Administrative Changes at DePaul

Dear Colleagues,  

Last week, DePaul's Board of Trustees approved the goals set forth in the 2018 Strategic Plan. That Plan will continue to be developed throughout this summer, with an official launch date set for Friday, September 14, 2012. This new strategic plan affords us an opportunity to embark on new programs and initiatives and, in many areas, set a new course. To that end, the Board discussed a number of personnel changes at the senior-leadership level, which I would like to share with you. 

-- As of July 1 our Provost, Helmut Epp, will step down. Vice President for Alumni Engagement and former President of Mount Mary College, Pat O'Donoghue, will act as interim provost while we conduct a search for the next provost. Trustee Connie Curran is chairing a 15-member committee to identify the nation's best candidates for DePaul's next chief academic officer. She is joined by Trustees Mary Dempsey, Roberto Herencia, Lori Holland and Fr. Mark Pranaitis, four faculty, two staff members, one dean and a representative each from the President's Office and Academic Affairs. A request for proposal is ready to be issued, and the committee is poised to select a search firm. 

-- As of July 1, two key staff members will add vice president to their titles. Jay Braatz will become vice president for Planning and Presidential Administration, while Bob McCormick will become vice president for Information Services. These promotions reflect the value of their contributions to the university over many years. 

-- Our Deputy General Counsel, Kathryn Stieber, became interim vice president for Human Resources in March. We have appointed a search committee to fill the position on a permanent basis. It includes faculty and staff representation and is chaired by Jeff Bethke, the university treasurer. The committee has begun its search, and we hope to fill the position by late summer or early fall. 

-- Senior Vice President for Advancement, Mary Finger, is preparing to replace the vice president for Development position vacated by David Lively in January. Mary expects to have a candidate in the role by the end of the calendar year. 

-- J.D. Bindenagel, our vice president for the Office of Community, Government and International Affairs, will be moving to a new role as special advisor in the Office of the President beginning July 1 for a one-year appointment. J.D. will advise me on a wide variety of important, global issues, especially as we strive to expand our students' global perspectives under our new 2018 Strategic Plan. He will maintain an office in the Driehaus College of Commerce. Peter Coffey, director of Government Affairs, will be promoted to associate vice president and will assume responsibility for the department. 

-- Cynthia Lawson joined the DePaul family on April 2 as vice president for the Office of Public Relations and Communications. Before Joining DePaul, Cindy served in similar senior-leadership positions at several institutions, including the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the University of North Carolina and Texas A & M University. 

Sincerely, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. President 

Sent out by Mission and Values, via email, May 25, 2012

DePaul Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon

Yesterday over 400 faculty and staff celebrated milestone years at the awards luncheon held at the Chicago Cultural Center.  One faculty member, Fred Heilizer, was honored for his 45 years of service, and Constantine Georgakis celebrated his 50th year of service.  The retirees were well represented, with about ten of us in attendance.  The fact that over 400 faculty and staff have worked at DePaul from 5 to 50 years is a tribute to the University and to its employees.  And I might mention that the retirees got a big round of applause when they were asked to identify themselves.

Jose Vincens and Nancy Rospenda

Al Erlebacher and Fr. John Richardson

Nancy Rospenda, Jerry Goldman and Denny Shea

Elaine Beaudoin and Virginia Martin

Some of the DES members in attendance:

Scholarship Recipient Note

Denny Shea, co-chair of the DES Scholarship program, receive this note from one of our Scholarship recipients who attended the DES Luncheon on last Friday.


Hi Dennis,

I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for including me in yesterday's DES luncheon.  It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife - she is the absolute sweetest!  I enjoyed my afternoon and learning more about DES and its dedication to DePaul University.  I really respect the society as a whole and am very thankful for the scholarship that I was given.

I will be in touch in the future and might just take you up on your offer to meet with DePaul Law's admissions. My first step is to get through the LSAT after this whole study process is over!

Again, I thank you for your hospitality yesterday and welcoming me to the society that has really benefited me as a DePaul student.  I look forward to keeping in touch.


Best,


Jill Miskevics

I REMEMBER! - DO YOU?

Dr. Julian Andorka, DES member, has a new book out entitled: I REMEBER! - DO YOU?   He shares this about his new book:

"I am the Hungarian Yankee from Chicago who wrote this book. I learned the English language from the British Broadcasting Corporation while listening to short wave radio on the Russian Front in World War II.  I loved it. I mean the language not the war.

"This book started with Grandmother at my birth and will end 90 some years later when Saint Peter, our gatekeeper calls me.   This book documents that for almost ninety years I was not just alive, but also loving the people who made it worth living.

"This book is neither a fiction, - it is real life, - nor is it a documentary not being chronological.  It is rather an interactive Chit-chat between the author and the reader.  The main characters are often funny and occasionally dramatic, always proving that the fruit of learning, and working during the day, loving and hugging during the night will be HONEY."

The book is available directly from the publisher at www.authorhouse.com, keyword: Andorka or through Amazon.com

Dr. Andorka, thanks for letting us know about your latest publication.  Hope to see you October 19, 2012 at the next DES Luncheon.

Scholarship Recipients Announced

Denny Shea announced the recipients of the 2012 DES Scholarship Awards at the May 18 Spring Luncheon.  With the matching grant provided by Mission and Values, the DES was able to award 7 partial scholarships this Spring bringing the total number of scholarships awarded to 10 since the establishment of the fund.

2012 DES Scholarship Recipients:

• Julianna Conenna, LASS
• Laura Lewis, LASS
• Sean McDonough, LASS
• Melisa Martinez, LASS
• Jillian Miskevics, Communications
• Kimberly Noschese, Education
• Tiffany Powell, Communications

A total of $15,268 was awarded.

Jill Miskevics, representing the scholarship recipients, with Denny Shea

Thanks to all the DES members who made these scholarship gifts possible.  38% of the membership participated in the FY2012 DES Scholarship campaign, our highest participation to date.

Photo courtesy: Elaine Beaudoin

DES Steering Committee Members

At the May 18 DES Luncheon, Jerry Goldman placed in nomination Dick Meister's and Doris Brown's names to fill the two open Steering Committee positions.  Not receiving any additional nominations from those in attendance, he moved Dick and Doris unanimously be elected. And they were -- by acclamation!  Congratulations to Dick who continues on the Committee and to Doris who replaces the slot previously held by Denny Shea.

Our outgoing Steering Committee member, Denny Shea, enabled the DES Scholarship program to flourish under his leadership.  Through his hard work, and in tandem with Dick Meister, he lead the effort to raise more than $88,000 in DES scholarship gifts.  To date, 10 scholarships have been awarded to undergraduate juniors and seniors in needs of funds to complete their education at DePaul University.  Denny has also spearheaded the effort to survey the DES membership to determine how the DES can be more effective.  The work on our second survey will be completed this summer and the membership will hear about the results in October.  Denny, we can't thank you enough for your service.

DES Officers and Committee Chairs will be elected at the June 7, 2012 Steering Committee meeting.

Houk Memorial Planned

Dear Colleagues,

This February, the university was saddened by the loss of long-time friend and colleague, Professor Dick Houk. Dick taught for over 50 years beginning in 1946, and founded the Geography Department and the DePaul Geographical Society.

A memorial service for Dick will be held on Wednesday, May 30, from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Cortelyou Commons at the Lincoln Park Campus. Faculty, staff, and retired colleagues are welcome to come celebrate Dick's life, legacy, and valued service to DePaul.

Please RSVP your attendance to Alice Farrell in the Office of Mission and Values, at afarrell@depaul.edu or 312/362-8822 by Monday, May 28. Thank you.

Mission and Values, May 18, 2012

To listen to Dick Houk's life remembrances go to the DES Oral History Project.

DES Luncheon - May 18, 2012

Friday, May 18, is the next DES Luncheon.  We are fortunate to have Dr. Susan Solway, Chair Art History and Architecture, as our guest speaker.  She will be sharing with us the unique aspects of the newest building on the Lincoln Park Campus -- Arts and Letters Hall.

Arts and Letters Hall, LPC

Also, we are pleased to welcome several of this year's DES Scholarship recipients.  Thanks to the generosity of our members and the matching gift of Mission and Values, the DES granted seven scholarships this Spring Quarter!  Come and meet the recipients.

Additionally, we will hold the election for the two openings on the DES Steering Committee and provide updates from various DES Committees.

Following the luncheon, a tour of the new Arts and Letters Hall is planned.   For more photos of the building click here.  For images of the building under construction and statistics on the building click here.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday.

Photo: Courtesy Elaine Beaudoin

In Memoriam - Rosemary Bannan

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death last Thursday of Rosemary Shamborsky Bannan, age 85. Dr. Bannan was a member of the Sociology Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences from 1964 until her retirement in 2008. She was the recipient of the Via Sapientiae Award. She and her husband John moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 2009.

Rosemary will be remembered for a life of passion for justice, civil rights and the dignity of humankind. Her interest in human rights spanned the globe - from events in Tiananmen Square and throughout Great Britain. She balanced her vocational endeavors with a love for dancing, the arts and travel. Rosemary was the author of, "Close Call" and co-author with her husband of, "Law, Morality & Vietnam."

Rosemary is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Bannan; her son, Eric Bannan and wife, Luanne, of Pittsboro; grandson Zane Bannan; and sisters, Henrietta Rose and Irene O'Hara. She was predeceased in February, 1988 by her daughter, Denyse Bannan-Gow, M.D. and also her brother, Edward and sister, Bernadette.

A Mass of Christian burial will be offered 10:00 A.M. Thursday from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM Wednesday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 W. Main St., Durham, North Carolina. Memorial contributions to: Doctors Without Borders: doctorswithoutborders.org or 888-392-0392. On-line memorials: hallwynne.com. Select obituaries.

Our deepest sympathies to the Bannnan Family. May she rest in peace.

Source: Mission and Values email May 7, 2012

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Rosemary Shamborsky Bannan

Born in Lackawanna County, PA on Dec. 17, 1926 Departed on May 3, 2012 and resided in Chapel Hill, NC.

Rosemary Shamborsky Bannan, age 85, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Cedars of Chapel Hill Retirement Community. Born December 17, 1926 in Lackawanna County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sophie Rudalavage Shamborsky.


Rosemary was a 1948 graduate of Marywood University, later receiving her PhD. degree in Sociology from Loyola University, Chicago. She was on the DePaul University faculty for 43 years, beginning in 1964. She and her husband moved to the Cedars of Chapel Hill in 2009.


Rosemary will be remembered for a life of passion for justice, civil rights and the dignity of humankind. Her interest in human rights spanned the globe – from events in Tiananmen Square and throughout Great Britain. She was the author of, "Close Call" and co-author with her husband of, "Law, Morality & Vietnam." Rosemary balanced her vocational endeavors with a love for dancing, the arts and travel.


Rosemary is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Bannan of Chapel Hill; her son, Eric Bannan and wife, Luanne, of Pittsboro; grandson Zane Bannan; and sisters, Henrietta Rose and Irene O'Hara. She was predeceased in February, 1988 by her daughter, Denyse Bannan-Gow, M.D. and also her brother, Edward and sister, Bernadette.


A Mass of Christian burial will be offered 10:00 A.M. Thursday from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM Wednesday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 W. Main St., Durham. Memorial contributions to: Doctors Without Borders: doctorswithoutborders.org or 888-392-0392.

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Source: Hall-Wayne Funeral Service and Crematorium website, May 7, 2012