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The following email was sent to all retirees who have an email address with DePaul University.  A snail-mail letter will also be sent to all retirees.

Dear Retiree,

DePaul has learned that PayFlex mailed Retiree Medical premium payment coupons to retirees in error.  Please disregard this correspondence as PayFlex is no longer working with DePaul in this capacity.

Our new vendor, CONEXIS mailed payment coupons on 12/18/2013 to all retirees and surviving spouses enrolled in the Retiree Medical Plan.  You should receive this correspondence and the payment coupons within the next few days.  Premiums can be made on a monthly basis or as an annual premium by attaching your check for the annual premium to one of the monthly payment coupons.  If you pay your premiums by ACH please remember to contact your financial institution to discontinue payments to PayFlex and to set up automatic payments to CONEXIS.
We regret any inconvenience and/or confusion resulting from the mailing from PayFlex and look forward to improved service from CONEXIS.

We wish you a very Happy Holiday season.

Dorothy Bailey
Sr. Benefits Administrator | Office of Human Resources | DePaul University
Mailing Address:  1 East Jackson Boulevard | Chicago IL 60604
Office Location:  14 East Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1300 |  Chicago IL 60604
Tel:  (312) 362-8496 | Fax:  (312) 476-3230
dbaile13@depaul.edu


Source: Email sent December 20, 2013 by Mission and Values 

Letter sent by Payflex on December 24, 2013:

 

Fr. Richardson's 2013 Christmas Letter

Christmas -- 2013

Fr. Richardson's 90th Birthday Party

The Student Center was filled with well wishers today -- many DES members among them -- to help Fr. Richardson celebrate his 90th birthday.  A few photos from the day:

Doris Brown and Ellin Kelly

Jerry Goldman, Joyce Fecske (former VP of HR), Gerry Timm

Elaine Beaudoin and Nancy Rospenda

Jack Lane and Dave Sims

Jackie Price gives Fr. Richardson a birthday hug.

Fr. Richardson enjoys the crowd singing Happy Birthday -- with Merle Reskin

Father addresses the well wishers

Pat Ewers (Former Academic VP) has a heart to heart with Father

Ellin Kelly, Mary Hie, and Jackie Price

Irwin Peters who also celebrated 90 years this year

Janice Pranger and Jeanne LaDuke

Bonnie and Paul Camenish, Elaine Beaudoin, Mike Mezey, Dick Meister, Chuck Suchar

Photos courtesy: Elaine Beaudoin

Pope-Davis Resigns as Provost

Email sent to DePaul University Community on Friday, December 13, 2013:

Dear Campus Colleagues,

Effectively immediately and with the approval of the Board of Trustees, I accepted Dr. Donald Pope-Davis' resignation today as provost of DePaul University.

While words cannot express our regret that Don's service as provost was so short lived, I certainly respect his decision.

Don will be afforded a six-month sabbatical, after which he will teach and conduct research as a fully tenured professor in the department of psychology in the College of Science and Health.

Dr. Patricia D. O'Donoghue has agreed to return to the position of interim provost, also effective immediately.

We are grateful to Don for serving as provost these past six months. He cares deeply about DePaul University. Please join me in wishing Don the very best in his future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.

President

Source: Email sent December 13, 2013 from the Office of the President.

In Memoriam - Kay Allabastro

Catherine, "Kay" Ann Allabastro, nee Ghee, 89, of the Edison Park area passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 26. Beloved wife of the late Louis A. Loving mother of Thomas (Patricia), Louis J., Pamela (Bruce) Johnson, Karen, and Paul (Elizabeth). Devoted grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Mary Cygan, and the late Thomas Ghee and Margaret Dvorak. Cherished aunt and friend to many. Kay was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. During WWII, Kay worked at the Studebaker plant, where she met her husband. They then moved to DePaul area, where they raised their five children. Kay worked at DePaul University for over 25 years.

Visitation will be Friday, November 29, at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Saturday, November 30, 9:15 A.M. to St. Paul of the Cross for Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University of Illinois Disability Resources and Educational Services at 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820 would be appreciated.

For info 847-685-1002 - www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Published in Chicago Tribune on Nov. 28, 2013
Photo: SES luncheon, October 2006

DePaul Publications Online

More and more DePaul publications are now online.  So you don't miss out on news about the University, bookmark the following websites on your computer

DePaul Magazine - Online

DePaulia - Online

A Publication for Faculty and Staff

Newsline - Online

Also, check out additional DePaul online information sources including WDPU (the DePaul radio station), DePaul's event calendar and DePaul social media outlet.

Fr. Richardson Celebrates 90th Birthday

Fr. Richardson will turn 90 this December.  Help him celebrate his birthday by sending a note to

John T. Richardson, CM

DePaul University

Chancellor's Office

1 East Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, Illinois 60604

On DePaul's website, this short biography is provided.

Fr. John Richardson was born in 1923 in Texas and ordained in 1949. He served at DePaul in various roles, including executive vice-president and dean of faculties, beginning in 1954 until his election as DePaul's ninth president in 1981. His presidency lasted until 1993.

Rev. John T. RichardsonFr. Richardson said of his tenure, "I would see the era of the '60's and '70's where DePaul moved very fast in becoming a true university… I would see the '80's and '90's as looking more at our mission." Fr. Richardson's focus on continuing DePaul's strong tradition of Vincentian values during his tenure has strengthened DePaul and its reputation throughout the city and the world.

His presidency marked a period of intense growth of DePaul's community involvement in Lincoln Park, the Loop, and all of Chicago. Examples of DePaul's urban partnerships can be found in the 1150 W. Fullerton building, which DePaul bought and renovated in 1993, and in the DePaul Center in the Loop. The University provides space on the first floor of 1150 W. Fullerton for the Chicago Public Library to use. The DePaul Center, formerly the Goldblatt's Department Store building in the Loop, was purchased in 1991 for the relatively small sum of one million dollars. DePaul renovated that building as well, and then leased five floors back to the city. It also committed to create a two and a half million dollar scholarship program for Chicago students who perform community service, as well as to continue to anchor the South Loop. In addition, DePaul formed partnerships with 47 inner-city schools. Under Fr. Richardson's direction, the International Human Rights Law Institute, the Institute for Business Ethics and the Center for Urban Education were founded. Along with five other universities, DePaul established the Chicago Center for Peace Studies. At the same time, the academic rigor of DePaul's programs increased and DePaul continued to cement its strong reputation in Chicago and nationally.

Fr. Richardson also presided over the construction of three new residence halls, which dramatically changed life at DePaul as the school began to attract students from out of state. At the same time, DePaul opened its first satellite campus in Oak Brook in order to better serve adult and commuting students. The Richardson Library, built in 1992, was the first free standing library in DePaul's history. By the end of Fr. Richardson's presidency, enrollment had reached 16,500.

Source: DePaul University Website, accessed November 21, 2013, www.depaul.edu

Fall 2013 Luncheon

A wonderful time was had at the 2013 Fall DES Luncheon -- a possible record attendance of more than 65 attendees.




In addition to a beautiful All Soul's Mass said by Fr. Richard Benson CM, the DES members were treated to a delicious leafy green salad with fresh pears, beef short ribs atop creamy mashed potatoes with baby fresh carrots, and completed with chocolate ganache cake in a pool of creme anglaise sauce.  Mighty tasty.  The vegetarian plate was equally as festive with large portabella mushrooms encasing various layers of fresh vegetables.  And, of course, red and white wine.

Dean Corrin and Abby Ables, from The Theatre School, provided an outstanding presentation sharing with the DES members the "thinking" and various concepts that went into the design of the new Theatre School building.  For a look at the inside of the new Theatre School click here to see a video of the DES tour which followed our luncheon.

Mark your calendars for our Spring Luncheon on May 16, 2014.

Theatre School Building Tour

The DES members were treated to a student-led tour of the new Theatre School facility following our Fall Luncheon.  Approximately 20 members toured the five story building located at Racine and Fullerton.  For those of you who spent a lot of time on the Lincoln Park Campus, the site was known as the "Baby Factory" as it has previously had a manufacturing plant that made baby buggies among other items.






Enjoy virtually wandering through the Theatre School building. 

If you were unable to join us on November 1, we hope you will stop by and take a look in person, or even better, attend one of the many plays produced in the facility.

DES and Philanthropy, 2013

The FY 2013 DES Philanthropy report is final.  You were all most generous - our students thank you.

Highlights of DES giving FY2013:

• Total raised for The DePaul Emeritus Society Scholarship this year: $16,893.  The most raised in one year.
• 95 DES members generously supported the philanthropy efforts.
• Office of Mission and Values, for the second year, matched up to $15,000 of the money raised
• With this matching gift and $3,155 in earnings from the principal of the endowed scholarship fund, we were able to give 7 scholarships during Spring Quarter, 2013.  Most scholarships were in the $2,000 - $2,500 range.
• Including the DES Scholarship gifts, retirees gave more than $250,000 to the University this year.
• The DES Scholarship's current principal balance is now in excess of $90,000.

Read some comments from this year's scholarship recipients.

The Mission and Values Office committed to a three-year, matching grant of $15,000 per year.  This is year three. Let's exceed the $15,000 again!

Thanks to all who support DePaul University and its students.

Snapshot of DES, Fall 2013

Who makes up the DePaul Emeritus Society?

• We are 249 retirees strong - 33 more retirees than when we began in May, 2008
• Plus 58 spouses of deceased retirees join with us
• Of the 249 retirees, 61% are faculty and 39% are staff. (152 faculty; 97 staff)
• Our gender representation is 57% male and 43% female (143 male; 106 female)
• Our current retirees stretch over four decades with the earliest retirement date 1979 - more than 34 years ago.
• Our ages also span a few decades with our youngest retiree being born in 1953 and our most senior retiree born in 1915.
• 72% (179) of us live in Illinois; the remaining 70 live in 24 states, District of Columbia and two live in a foreign country.  About 44% of the out-of-state members live in four states: Wisconsin, Florida, California, and Arizona.

So that is a little bit of who makes up the DePaul Emeritus Society in the fall of 2013.  But there is one more thing that we all have in common and that is our decades-long love for the University, its mission and St. Vincent. 

Source: Human Resource Department

Fall DES Luncheon, Friday, November 1

The invitations are now in the mail for our DES Luncheon on November 1, 2013.  Mark your calendars and please join us at 10:30 a.m. for the All Souls Mass honoring our recently deceased DES members. 

The Social Hour begins at 11:00 a.m. followed by a few remarks and a delicious lunch.  We are fortunate to have Theatre School members joining us to provide us with an introduction to their beautiful new building and then taking us on a tour.  Wear your walking shoes and join us!

We hope to see you all on Friday, November 1 at the Student Center on the Lincoln Park Campus.

In Memoriam - A. Jabbar Alwan

It is with great sadness that we have learned today of the death of Abdul Jabbar Alwan who died on September 26, 2013.  Dr. Alwan was a Professor Emeritus in the Management department having served at DePaul from 1967 until his retirement in 1998. Abdul, born in 1926, was a graduate of the University of Chicago.  If we received additional information, it will be posted here.


Photo courtesy DePaul University Archives

2013 St. Vincent Health Faire

The 2013 St. Vincent's Health Benefit Faire will be held on October 15 and 16, 2013.  Flu shots and wellness screenings* including testing for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver and kidney disease will be available.  In addition, several special wellness events** will be offered.

• Preventing Diabetes: A seminar to promote awareness of adult (Type 2) diabetes risk factors.
• Managing Seasonal Illness: A Board Certified family medicine specialist will present strategies for boosting the immune system during the cold an flu season.
• Exercise 101: Will provide attendees with information and tips to consider in the implementation of an exercise program.

DePaul's Benefits Department will offer two sessions especially for retirees updating the upcoming retiree medical plan changes for 2014.  They are scheduled for:

• Loop: DePaul Center, Concourse Level, October 15, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
• LPC: Student Center, Room 120 A&B, October 16, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Please mark your calendars for these events and look for additional information regarding the Faire and your Open Enrollment materials next week in the US mail.

* Wellness screenings require prior registration.  To register go to www.myinteractivehealth.com

** Other special wellness events, including the sessions on retiree medical plan changes for 2014, require pre-registration.  To register, contact Sara Nelson at snelso26@depaul.edu or call 312-362-7524.

Information Commons Dedicated

The LPC Library's Information Commons was dedicated yesterday. It provides for many new approaches to teaching, learning and research. The renovated first floor of DePaul’s John T. Richardson Library offers cozy seating, a hub of academic resources and media tables where students can bring their own device and collaborate on large screens. If you find yourself on the Lincoln Park Campus, be sure to stop by.  For more information click here.

If you weren't there, here are a few who were:

Helen Marlborough and Kathryn DeGraff

Fr. Richardson speaking to the attendees

Fr. Ed Udovic

And, retiree Elaine Beaudoin was the winner of the door prize, an iPad Mini.  It was a lovely event.

Photos courtesy: Elaine M. Beaudoin

LaDuke Women in Math, Science and Tech Lecture Series, October 17

Dear Colleagues,

You are cordially invited to attend the 9th Annual Jeanne LaDuke Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Lecture at DePaul University

Solving complex problems in health through diversity, games, and STEM-learning Melissa Gilliam, MD, MPH Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago

Thursday, October 17
6:00 pm
McGowan South, room 108
1110 W Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 Lincoln Park Campus
Reception immediately following in the McGowan South Atrium

About Our Speaker:

Dr. Gilliam's research focuses on vulnerable populations at risk of poor reproductive health outcomes due to health, educational, social, and economic disparities, including low-income populations, women of diverse racial/ethnic groups, and adolescents. She studies contraception, theory-based behavioral interventions, and innovative digital media and game-based educational interventions to promote positive youth development. Recognizing how a complex interplay of systems affect health outcomes, Dr. Gilliam incorporates partners from many disciplines in her research. In November 2012, she launched The Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Innovation in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Ci3) and the Game Changer Design Lab at the University of Chicago to facilitate collaborative research and programming, and to leverage the university's resources to make significant improvements in the sexual and reproductive health of vulnerable communities.

About the Lecture Series / How to RSVP:
This lecture series is intended to promote the accomplishments of women and to foster 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.

Web site:
http://csh.depaul.edu/centers-and-institutes/stem/events/laduke-lecture-series/Pages/default.aspx

New Theatre School Building Introduced to Chicago

WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” went behind the scenes at DePaul’s new Theatre School and aired a segment on its Sept 12 show that featured interviews with John Culbert, the dean, and Robert Shook, theatre planning consultant. There is also a brief Q&A with Sondra Healy, a life member of the Board of Trustees and one of the co-chairs of DePaul’s Performing Arts Campaign. 

http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2013/09/12/depaul-theatre-school

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Source: DePaul Newsroom via Facebook, September 13, 2013

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