In Memoriam - Carol Cyganowski

Dear Colleagues,

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Carol Cyganowski.  A Professor of English and former program director for both American Studies and Women's Studies, Carol served at DePaul from 1983 until her retirement in 2014.  She passed away on November 11 at the age of 67.

A celebration of life service will be announced early in 2017.

Our condolences go to the family, friends, colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Carol.  May she rest in peace.

Source: Office of Mission and Values, November 14, 2016

Book Club Meeting, October 5, 2016

We all enjoyed the comparisons and contrasts we were able to make between "On Beauty" by Zadie Smith, and "Howard's End" by E. M. Forster. The book discussion led to wider discussions dealing with social class and how they changed between 1915 and 1905; issues of academic culture and conflict; and the psychological conflicts of our modern world. Of particular interest was the contrast between the need for social decorum at the beginning of the 20th century in opposition to the self analysis, often public, seemingly required at the beginning of the 21st century. The insights we gained in the conversation were helpful to us all in understanding both books.

Our next book will be "The Hare With Amber Eyes", by Edmund de Waal. Here is the New York Times Review from September, 2011.  

We next meet Wednesday, December 7, in Room 115 of the Richardson Library. Discussion begins at 1:30, with the room open at 1 pm. for anyone who wants to bring in a brown bag lunch.  For further information contact Kathryn DeGraff or Helen Marlborough.

As we considered titles for future consideration, rather than simply review our existing lists, we decided to have all participants submit titles they would like to read to Kathryn DeGraff. She will compile the list with brief annotations for us all to review together.

In Memoriam - Gerard Radice

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Gerard Radice. Gerard was a professor in the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems until his retirement in 1988. He passed away on October 28 at the age of 97. He is survived by his brother, and many nieces and nephews. A retired Lt. Colonel of the Army, Gerard was a WWII veteran of the Pacific Theatre, and the recipient of 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars for Valor, and a Silver Star Mention.

Visitation will take place Friday, November 4, 3 - 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, Ill. Funeral on Sunday, November 5 at 10:15 a.m. from Knollcrest to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1 S 314 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace for mass at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment service at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove on Saturday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. Online condolences may be submitted at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=gerard-radice&pid=182214379&fhid=2342

Our sympathy goes to the family, friends, colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Gerard. May he rest in peace.

Source: Office of Mission and Values, November 1, 2016

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Gerard V. Radice, age 97, LT. Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), fond brother of Richard (Frances), the late Marguerite (Louis) Spizzirri, the late Doris Grace (Dennis) Flanagan; uncle of Nicholas (Barbara) Radice, Michael (Betty) Radice, Vincent (Carol) Radice, Terry (Doris) Radice, Cathy Radice, Rena (Brian) Sisco, Theresa (Jim) Radice Blank, Joyce (Edward) Mueller, Louis (Prudence) Spizzirri, Anilise (Ernie) Flanagan Frankl, Michael Flanagan, Milton (Becky) Flanagan, the late Sharon Merritt; Granduncle of many nieces and nephews.

World War II Veteran of the Pacific Theatre; Recipient of 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars for Valor, and a Silver Star Mention.

Visitation Friday, November 4th, 3-9 PM, at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. So. of Roosevelt Rd) Lombard. Funeral Saturday, November 5, 10:15 AM from the funeral home to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1 S 314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace. Mass 11:00 AM. Inurnment service at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Saturday, November 12, 10:00 AM. Funeral Info: 630-932-1500 or knollcrest.net.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Oct. 30, 2016

In Memoriam - Kenneth Fidel

It is with sadness we learned of the death of long time Sociology Department faculty member, Kenneth Fidel. Dr. Fidel retired from the university in 2014.

Kenneth Fidel PhD, 79, a 42 year resident of Wilmette; beloved husband of Yildiz; loving father of Kerim (Christa) and Tamar Fidel; cherished grandfather of Asher. All services private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, www.chicagosfoodbank.org. Arrangements by Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 847-256-5700.

Source: Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Oct. 17 to Oct. 20, 2016

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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Ken Fidel.  Ken served at DePaul from 1971 until his retirement from the Sociology Department in 2014.  Ken passed away over the weekend at the age of 79.  He is survived by his wife, two children, and one grandchild.

Services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to the Greater Chicago Good Depository, www.chicagosfoodbank.org.  Online condolences may be submitted at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=kenneth-fidel&pid=181972058.

Our sympathy goes to the family, friends, colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Ken.  May he rest in peace..


Source: Office of Mission and Values, email, October 18, 2016

Fr. Richardson September 2016 letter

Fr. Richardson shares with us his thoughts at the beginning of the new school year.

Mailed to retirees and friends of the University, October, 2016

Fall DES Luncheon, October 28, 2016

On Friday, October 28, join us for the All Souls Mass remembering departed DES members at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Luncheon and a presentation by Ken Krimstein of the College of Communication.

Your invitation should shortly arrive in the mail for the Fall DES Luncheon.

BCBSIL Medicare Advantage Information Sessions

All retirees (over 65) should have received information packets on the new Group Medicare Advantage plan that will become effective January 1, 2017. If you haven't received your packet and you are retired and over 65, call Jen Rupp in Human Resources at 312-362-8574.

The Medicare Advantage information sessions will be held:

September 20, 2016
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
DePaul Loop Campus
25 E. Jackson Blvd.
2nd floor, Room 241

AND

September 21, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
DePaul Lincoln Park Campus
Student Center
2250 N. Sheffield Ave.
3rd floor, Room 314AB

If you wish to contact HR with questions, call 312-362-8232 or email to hrbenefits@depaul.edu.

Additionally, a Webinar is planned for individuals who are unable to attend one of the sessions on campus.

Date: September 29, 2016

Time: 1 PM CST

Join WEBEX Meeting

http://hcsc.webex.com/hcsc/j.php?MTID=mf7acbeb95dd5dca7f82acf28868d4fd4

Meeting number 621 307 382

Jen Rupp provided the following information: "I will work on putting together an email to send to all retirees who are either eligible for Medicare Advantage or have a spouse that is eligible for it.   The email will include the dates for the sessions and also the link and phone number for the webinar (the phone number was not included in the letter from BCBS because normally when somebody logs into the webinar, the phone number will be provided at that time).  That way even if somebody doesn’t have the ability to watch the webinar, they can still call in and listen to the presentation."

Thank you Jen.

St. Vincent Health Faire 2016

The dates for the St. Vincent Health Faire have been established. Mark you calendars now and take advantage of:

• fitness membership discounts, 
• free flu shots, 
• free and discounted wellness screenings, 
• exciting giveaways, 
• raffle prizes. and a 
• vendor fair.

More information will be provided with your Open Enrollment package later this month/early September.

Book Club Meeting August 3, 2016

"Howard's End" proved to be one of the most disagreed upon books we have read and discussed. Some of us liked the insights E. M. Forster had about the growth of cities, the role of women in the future, and his uncanny understanding of the connections as well as differences between England and Germany. But some of us felt the constant back and forth of narrative and description disruptive, the relationship between Margaret Schlegel and Henry Wilcox incomprehensible, and the coincidences of the plot resolution too far fetched. It made for a very lively discussion.


Our next book will be “On Beauty”, by Zadie Smith. Here is the New York Times review from 2005. This book is considered by some to be Ms. Smith's homage to "Howard's End", so this might give us some points of consideration.

We next meet Wednesday, October 5, in Room 115 of the Richardson Library. Discussion begins at 1:30, with the room open at 1 pm. for anyone who wants to bring in a brown bag lunch.  For further information contact Kathryn DeGraff or Helen Marlborough.

As we considered titles for future consideration, rather than simply review our existing lists, we decided to have all participants submit titles they would like to read to Kathryn DeGraff. She will compile the list with brief annotations for us all to review together.

In Memoriam - Edwin Schillinger

Edwin Schillinger, 1981
Photo courtesy: DPU Archives

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Edwin J. Schillinger, Ph.D at age 93. Dr. Schillinger served the university for more than four decades as a Physics Professor, Department Chair, and Dean of the then College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He was a lifelong Blue Demon Fan. He was the recipient of the Via Sapientiae and Cortelyou-Lowery awards, and was a World War II veteran.

Ed was the beloved husband of 67 years to Carmelita; loving father of Rose (Larry) Eiden, Mary (Michael) Baljevich, Ann (Eric) Rahn, Ed (Mary Jo), Jerry (Nora) and Elizabeth (Mike) Jerfita; cherished grandpa of 16; proud great grandpa of 12. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago, 60631. Visitation Saturday at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. from 9 A.M. until time of prayers 10:45 A.M. Procession to Immaculate Conception Church for 11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info www.kolbusmayfh.com or (773) 774-3232.

See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=181196298#sthash.EhTfmI7C.J75tkE2H.dpuf

A note of sympathy can be left at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/chicagotribune/edwin-schillinger-condolences/181196298?cid=full

Our deepest sympathies to the Schillinger family. May he rest in peace.

Source: Office of Mission and Values, August 26, 2016

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Edwin J. Schillinger PhD Age 93. Beloved husband of 67 years to Carmelita; loving father of Rose (Larry) Eiden, Mary (Michael) Baljevich, Ann (Eric) Rahn, Ed (Mary Jo), Jerry (Nora) and Elizabeth (Mike) Jerfita; cherished grandpa of 16; proud great grandpa of 12. He had a deep love for DePaul University devoting 43 years as a Physics Professor, department chairman, Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and lifelong Blue Demon fan. Recipient of the Via Sapientiae and Cortelyou awards. PhD from Notre Dame University. World War II Army Veteran. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago, 60631. Visitation Saturday at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. from 9 A.M. until time of prayers 10:45 A.M. Procession to Immaculate Conception Church for 11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info www.kolbusmayfh.com or (773) 774-3232.


Source: Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2016

In Memorian - Yuen Wong

It is in sadness we have just learned of the death of Yuen Wong, professor in the department of mathematics. Dr. Wong died on July 27, 2016. May he rest in peace.

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Yuen F. Wong, age 80, beloved husband of Katherine Wong; loving father of Yvonne (Larry) Kaminsky, Elaine Babb and Eva Wong (Martin) Fodor; dear grandfather of Isa, Jakob, Brittaney, Gaby, Madison, Lia and Ben. Dr. Wong was a Math Professor at DePaul University for over 40 years. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Saint Mary Church, 1012 Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60201. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 SW 92nd Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97223-7195 or www.psoriasis.org. Info: 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

Source: Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on July 28, 2016
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Dear Colleagues,

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Professor Yuen F. Wong, retired professor of the Department of Mathematics.  Prof. Wong served at the university from 1964 until his retirement in 2007.  He passed away on July 27 at the age of 80.  He is survived by his wife, three children, and seven grandchildren.

Services have been held.  Memorial donations are appreciated to the National Psoriasis Foundation, www.psoriasis.org.  Our condolences go to the family, friends, colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Professor Wong.  May he rest in peace.

Thank you.
Mission and Values

Source: Email, August 10, 2016

Medicare Advantage - a new BC/BS medical program available to retirees

Did you know that DePaul is offering a new medical plan option, Medicare Advantage, for DePaul retirees who are age 65 and over and eligible for Medicare?

Learn more about this new plan on HR's website:

http://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/Pages/medicare-advantage.aspx

Look for more details in late August/early September.

An important note:

If DePaul does not receive an open enrollment form from you by the end of October, we will attempt to contact you again to confirm whether or not you want to enroll in the Medicare Advantage plan. If we do not receive a completed form, your Carve-Out plan coverage will end December 31, 2016 and you will not have retiree medical coverage through DePaul as of January 1, 2017. If you waive coverage or do not submit an enrollment form for 2017, you will not be eligible for the retiree medical plan in the future.​

Book Club Meeting, June 1, 2016

"A God In Ruins" provided us with the basis for a very lively discussion. The contrast between Teddy's life as an heroic World War II fighter pilot and his dismal post war life created divergent opinions on whether or not we liked the book. Teddy's heroic life during the war included the devastating bombings on German civilians, while his life after the war showed his wish to always be kind for the rest of his life. The ending generated some disagreement; some thought it a cheat, some relished it. But we all agreed that Kate Atkinson is a brilliant stylist and that this book incorporated a comprehensive knowledge of English literature. 


Our next book will be “ Howard's End”, by E. M. Forster, published in 1910. The novel deals with family relationships and the changing social order in England just before World War I. For those not familiar with the book, there are many reviews available online; here is just one.

We next meet Wednesday, August 3, in Room 115 of the Richardson Library. Discussion begins at 1:30, with the room open at 1 pm. for anyone who wants to bring in a brown bag lunch.  For further information contact Kathryn DeGraff or Helen Marlborough.

As we considered titles for future consideration, rather than simply review our existing lists, we decided to have all participants submit titles they would like to read to Kathryn DeGraff. She will compile the list with brief annotations for us all to review together.

In Memoriam - Brother Leo Ryan, C. S. V.

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Brother Leo Ryan, C.S.V. (MBA '53), who led our business school as dean from 1980 to 1988.

Brother Leo, 89, will be remembered for championing many key initiatives that make our college distinctive today, including the development of the School of Accountancy and MIS, Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, Kellstadt Marketing Center, and the college's first endowed professorships in entrepreneurship and finance. During his tenure he also established the Dean's Advisory Council and fostered greater engagement between the college and Chicago's business community. A world traveler and respected scholar in business ethics, entrepreneurship and management, Brother Leo was generous in sharing his insights with his colleagues here and around the globe. At commencement in 2013, the college was proud to present him with an honorary doctorate degree that recognized the enormous contributions he made to business education, DePaul and the many students who graduated from the programs he advanced.

Information about services for Brother Leo will be forthcoming.

Our sympathy goes to the family, friends, university colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Brother Leo.

Thank you.

Source: Mission and Values email, June 23, 2016
Photo: Elaine Beaudoin, November, 2013, DES Luncheon

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Br. Leo V. Ryan, C.S.V. died June 22, 2016 at the Moorings of Arlington Heights Rehabilitation Center in Arlington Heights, IL. Br. Ryan was born on April 6, 1927 in Waukon, IA, the son of John and Mary (O'Brien) Ryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James and one nephew, Daniel Hart. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth E. Hart of Waukon, one nephew, Gregory (Kathy) Hart of Sioux City, Iowa, his niece, Mrs. Christine (Christopher) Cummings of Sussex, WI and his niece Mrs. Diane (Larry) Wolfe and their children Elizabeth and Ryan Wolfe of Charles City, IA.

After graduation from St. Patrick High School in Waukon in 1944, Br. Ryan enrolled as a student at the R.A. Johnston College of Business Administration at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. In 1945, he was inducted into the United States Army where he served in a variety of assignments until November, 1946. He then returned to Marquette University earning a B.S. in business administration. He went on to complete graduate studies at DePaul University in Chicago, earning an M.B.A. and then at Saint Louis University School of Commerce and Finance, where he earned a Ph.D. in management and educational administration. He received honorary degrees, awards, and medals from universities and organizations in the United States and Europe.

Br. Ryan was a prolific author, publishing numerous books, articles and lectures in the area of business and business ethics, with a concentration on the economy of Poland. Br. Ryan pronounced his first vows as a member of the Clerics of St. Viator on March 2, 1950 and perpetual vows on Feb. 2, 1955.

He was assigned as teacher and business manager at Cathedral Boys High School, Springfield, IL, (1950-1951) and at Spalding Institute, Peoria, IL, (1952-1954). He then was assigned to Saint Louis University, as teaching assistant in management and marketing (1954-1957). During his years at Marquette University, (1957-1965), he served as Assistant Professor, director of the evening division of the College of Business Administration, Assistant Dean, Director of Continuing Education, coordinator of all university evening divisions and summer sessions, Director of Peace Corps activities for the university and Professor of Industrial Management. In July 1965, he was named Chairman of the Department of Management for the College of Business Administration at Loyola University in Chicago. From January through December, 1966, he served as deputy director and administrative officer for the U. S. Peace Corps in Nigeria-Lagos, Nigeria. In 1967, he served the Viatorian Community as a member of the General Council in Rome and then as Director of Education for the Province of Chicago. In 1972 he was named as the first President of Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights, IL, where he served until 1974. He then was appointed as Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame, (1975-1980), and then as Dean of the College of Commerce and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University in Chicago, (1980-1988). From 1991 – 2001, Br. Ryan lectured at the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration in Mikkeli, Finland; the Adam Mickiewicz University and the Poznan University of Economics and Business in Poznan, Poland. In 1999, Br. Ryan moved into the retirement residence at the Viatorian Province Center, 1212 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL. He once again served his community as Chair of the Querbes Commission for the Province of Chicago from 2001-2009.

Br. Ryan requested that his body be donated to science. A memorial Mass will be held July 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Saint Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St. in Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Br. Leo V. Ryan, C.S.V. Scholarship Fund at Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights, IL or the Br. Leo V. Ryan, C.S.V. Endowed Scholarship in Management at DePaul University in Chicago, IL.

To leave a message in the guest book click here.

Source: Dignity, Lauterburg-Oehler Funeral Homes, Arlington Heights,

A Note from Fr. Richardson, Chancellor

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic

Calling all Retirees - Come celebrate at the Annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic!

Student Center, Room 120 A/B, Lincoln Park Campus, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m on Thursday, June 16.

Hope to see you there.

Fr. Holtschneider to step down in 2017

My dear colleagues and friends, Last Christmas, I spent the days before the New Year on retreat, reflecting on all that has been accomplished at DePaul. Many of the goals we set at the outset of my presidency for DePaul’s enrollment, finances, academic quality, new academic programs, facilities, alumni organization, national reputation and, most importantly, its Catholic and Vincentian mission have been achieved. We’ve done this together through two, six-year strategic plans. My intent had always been to conclude my service with the end of my contract in 2019. I realized, however, that this does not time well with DePaul’s planning cycle. We have work still to accomplish on Vision 2018, yet within a year it will be time to prepare the next set of university goals. Strategic plans are six-year affairs at DePaul, and the campaigns that fund them are often longer in duration. I believe, therefore, it’s best for DePaul if I step aside in the summer of 2017 so that a new leader can assist the institution to name and ambitiously pursue its next set of strategic objectives. This way, momentum will continue unabated. To do otherwise would put the university in the position of having one president define the next strategic direction for another president to manage or, if we waited until 2019, put the university into a holding pattern until then. My decision to step aside as president has been underway since my Christmas retreat. In late January, the provincial of my Vincentian congregation gave permission for this transition. I informed DePaul’s board leadership in March, at which time we decided to share this news more broadly at the conclusion of the academic year. The Office of the Secretary and board leadership interviewed and hired a search firm in early May. Please know I am not leaving for another position. While I will remain open to assignments after 2017, my present plan is to return to DePaul in my tenured faculty position following a year away from the institution to give the new president the breathing room he or she deserves. The leadership of the board of trustees will write the campus later today to describe the search process and invite the broad involvement that is DePaul’s custom. In the meantime, we have one more year together. I intend to use it aggressively not only to advance the Vision 2018 goals we set together several years ago, but also to work on the new goals emerging from our conversations about race and speech taking place these past weeks. I know I will look back on my years leading DePaul with overflowing gratitude. This is an extraordinary university by any measure, and that is primarily because of the people who make up this institution. St. Vincent often attributed the developments in his life to God’s providence, and that is the only category that can encompass my experience of having been invited into the DePaul community twelve years ago. As we enter into the “baker’s dozen” year of my presidency, know how proud and grateful I am to work alongside you every day. God bless you, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. President Source: President's Office email, June 13, 2016

TEDxDePaul University

Did you know DePaul faculty, staff, students and alumni produced 12 TED talks on a whole range of topics? You can view them by clicking on TEDxDePaul University.

From the TEDxDePaulUniversity page:

"TEDxDePaulUniversity was held on April 29 in the Daley building on DePaul's Loop campus. The event included 12 powerful talks delivered by faculty, staff, students and alumni, and was followed by a networking reception for attendees and speakers. Through the theme, "What Must be Done?" each speaker's talk had deep roots in their areas of research and personal interests."

They are worth the watch!

Source: Newsline, June 10, 2016

May 20, 2016 DES Luncheon Photo Video

Our May 20th DES Luncheon was most wonderful. Starting with the excellent selection of wines and the delicious menu to the outstanding presentation by Clara Orban, chair of DePaul's department of modern languages, and congenial conversations with colleagues -- everything was grand.



A big thank you to:

• Alice Farrell for menu selection and organizing; 
• Clara Orban for sharing with us her knowledge of wines, especially those home grown ones from Illinois; and,
• Fr. Udovic for being our sponsor.
  
  
  Be sure to mark your calendar for our next DES Luncheon on Friday, 
October 28, 2016.

Celebration of Ellin Kelly's Life

Friends and colleagues of Ellin Kelly, please join in a university memorial service on Friday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. in the Arts and Letters Hall, Room 415.

RSVP to Meredith Ferrill at mferrill@depaul.edu

Source: Mission and Values, May 19, 2016.

DePaul Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon - 2016

It was stated at the luncheon that 384 DePaul members were celebrating their 5-year increment anniversary at DePaul. The Cultural Center was filled with Distinguised Award recipients as well as a number of DES members.

Father Udovic welcomed the attendees and Fr. Holtschneider recognized each group with a short history of the year in which they joined DePaul.

It was a lovely afternoon in a beautiful venue.

Photo: Elaine Beaudoin

Book Club Meeting, April 7, 2015

Our conversation on "Being Mortal" focused on the importance of what we learned from the book. We decided it served as an owner's manual for us and our bodies, with much useful information about the aging process itself and why our physical processes lead us to our inevitable ends. Far from being depressing, we agreed that the options Atul Gawande presented about care of the elderly, and medical interventions helped us all think more clearly about what our own futures hold. A discussion about the questions faced when making end of life care decisions provided many interesting observations from personal experience. We agreed this was a book many others would profit from reading.


Our next book will be “ A God in Ruins”, by Kate Atkinson. Set in the aftermath of World War II, the book highlights the contributions of one man to the war and his life in post war England. For those not familiar with the book, here is a review.   

We next meet Wednesday, June 1, in Room 115 of the Richardson Library.  Discussion begins at 1:30, with the room open at 1 pm. for anyone who wants to bring in a brown bag lunch.  For further information contact Kathryn DeGraff or Helen Marlborough.

Suggested titles for future consideration:
“The Dust That Falls from Dreams” by Louis de Bernieres
“Frances Perkins:  The Woman Behind the New Deal”  Kirsten Downey
“Frank” by Barney Frank
“The Swerve” by Stephen Greenblatt
“That Cape Magic” Richard Russo

May DES Luncheon

Save the date for our Spring DES Luncheon on May 20 in the Cortelyou Commons. Invitations will be in the mail shortly. Hope you can attend.

In Memoriam - Thomas Stinchcomb

Dear Colleagues,

It is with sorrow that we have learned of the death of Dr. Thomas Stinchcomb, former chair of the Physics Department. Tom served at DePaul from 1964 until his retirement in 1991. He passed away on April 10, after a sudden illness, at the age of 93.

A memorial service and celebration of life will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. at The Admiral at the Lake, 929 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the DePaul University General Scholarship Fund, or the Natural Resources Defense Council, 40 W. 20th Street, New York, NY 10011.

Online condolences may be submitted at https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&CFID=734b110d-a00c-47f5-9cc1-9eb88e5313dc&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=3664300&fh_id=14777

Our sympathy goes to the family, friends, university colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Tom.

Thank you.

Note: At the Tuesday, April 19th, Noon Mass in the Marillac chapel on LPC, Tom will be remembered. Mass will be offered by Tom Croak, CM.

Source: Mission and Values email, April 14, 2016
Photo: Elaine Beaudoin, DES Luncheon, October 29, 2010

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Source: Chicago Tribune, April 17, 2016

Vincentian Service Day 2016

DePaul University
Dear Members of the University Community:

Join more than 1,500 DePaul student, staff, faculty and alumni volunteers across Chicago on Saturday, May 7 for our 18th Annual Vincentian Service Day 2016. Volunteers serve at more than 50 community organizations, and truly put the mission in action. All DePaul students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to participate.

Registration is now open for individuals and team leaders. But hurry, as space is limited. To register and for additional information, please visit serviceday.depaul.edu.

Inspired by the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Service Day is one of DePaul’s most significant traditions, and makes the DePaul community an effective presence in the Chicagoland area. This year the event is framed around the issue of homelessness, and we will have special guest speakers and a social media advocacy action. After completing service, volunteers are invited back to the Lincoln Park Quad for the Service & Justice Fair, which will feature food, art, activities and music.

If you are unable to join us on campus, we encourage you to acknowledge this Vincentian tradition by serving others in your immediate community. We look forward to sharing this legacy with you on Saturday, May 7 at Vincentian Service Day 2016.

Sincerely,

Student Affairs
University Ministry/Vincentian Community Service Office

Source: Email, DPU President's Office, April 13, 2016

2016 Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon Invite

Please join your friends and colleagues as they celebrate their milestone anniversaries at the Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon on May 10 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Watch your mail for the invitation. Hope you are able to attend.

Source: Alice Farrell, email April 12, 2016

Newsline Online - Subscribe Today!

Major University announcements are now made via Newsline online and are no longer sent using mass emails. If you wish to keep up on the news of DePaul, all you need to do is register at:

http://www.depaulnewsline.com/subscribe-depaul-newsline


The link will bring up a screen similar to the one below. Just fill in your name, email address and your affiliation with DePaul, then click on the submit button. It is that easy. Register now so you don't miss any news.

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Music and LA&SS Deans Announced

Two new Deans at DePaul ---

Ronald Caltabiano

Composer and community engagement leader, Ronald Caltabiano will serve as the next dean for DePaul's School of Music. (UCSF DMM / Marco Sanchez)

RONALD CALTABIANO NAMED DEAN FOR THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Marten denBoer Ph.D. MARCH 31, 2016

I am happy to announce Dr. Ronald Caltabiano will serve as the next dean for the School of Music. He will begin his new role on July 1, and we look forward to welcoming him to our university community.

Our School of Music is gaining both an internationally recognized composer and a dedicated instructor with more than 25 years in higher education, including 14 as an administrator. In his current role as dean and professor for the Jordan College of Arts at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ron oversees the areas of art, arts administration, dance, music, theatre and a community outreach program that reaches 1,800 low-income youth.

On his arrival at Butler in 2011, he managed the completion of and final fundraising for the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, a 450-seat multi-arts venue. The combination of his fundraising efforts and building relationships with key stakeholders resulted in a 40 percent increase in student scholarships for music. Ron's experience as dean, including the management of large arts facilities, prepares him well to lead DePaul's School of Music during the construction of our own new state-of-the-art building.

Ron is also the founding director of Butler ArtsFest, an annual 11-day festival that brings national and international artists on campus to work with students and faculty. He cares deeply about connecting with the local community and developing programs for diverse audiences to enjoy.

Trained at The Juilliard School in New York, Ron launched his musical career as a composer. His compositions have been heard around the globe, with commissions and performances by the San Francisco, Cincinnati and Dallas Symphony Orchestras. Chamber ensembles who have performed his work include Juilliard, Emerson and Arditti String Quartets, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Fires of London. Numerous labels have recorded his compositions, and his extensive experience with performers has enhanced his leadership as an educator.

While maintaining his independent career as a composer, Ron taught music composition and theory at the Manhattan School of Music, Hong Kong Baptist University and the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University. He also served as a faculty member and associate dean at the College of Creative Arts at San Francisco State University from 1996 until 2011.

I am thankful for the dedication of the search committee, led by Dean John Culbert. The committee worked hard for months conducting a thorough national search. I appreciate their time and thoughtful consideration. I also would like to thank the faculty and staff who shared insightful comments on the various candidates. The committee and I found them to be very helpful in the decision.

I am also extremely grateful to Judy Bundra, who has done extraordinary work as interim dean for the School of Music since January 2015. Our new dean will benefit greatly from Judy's leadership and experience as he transitions into his new role at DePaul.

In all of my conversations with Ron, he expressed great admiration for the talent embodied in DePaul's School of Music. He looks forward to collaborating with our outstanding faculty, staff and students, especially during the construction of the new music facilities, to build on the school's strengths and foster the next generation of world-class musicians.

Source: Newline Online, March 31, 2016

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Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco

Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco, the next dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, emphasizes the importance of building bridges between academic units to create a multidisciplinary learning environment. (Ball State University/Christopher Helms)

GUILLERMO VÁSQUEZ DE VELASCO NAMED DEAN FOR THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Marten denBoer Ph. D. MARCH 29, 2016

As we begin the spring quarter, I have good news to share with the university community. Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco, an international scholar and designer, will serve as the next dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, effective July 1.

An architect and urban planner by training, Guillermo brings three decades of experience as an educator and university administrator to DePaul. At Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he currently is vice provost and professor of architecture, he earlier served as dean for the College of Architecture and Planning from 2007 to 2015. Prior to joining Ball State University, he was executive associate dean and director of outreach for the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

During his years leading the College of Architecture and Planning at Ball State, he and his colleagues set high academic standards with 94 percent of its students holding high school honors diplomas. The college had the highest four-year graduation rate and the lowest attrition rate at the university. He also achieved high levels of alumni engagement and greatly enhanced the collective identity of the college. A strong supporter of experiential learning, he promoted the expansion of graduate programs in the urban core of Indianapolis and a wide variety of study abroad programs.

Guillermo incorporates his training as a designer and planner into all aspects of his work. His natural curiosity makes him a perpetual learner and constant innovator. In his discussions with me, he emphasized an eagerness to build bridges between units and continuing to strengthen our multidisciplinary collaboration at DePaul.

Born and raised in Perú, Guillermo has studied and worked around the world. He earned his doctorate in architecture from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and a master's degree in architecture from the University of Toronto in Canada. He has a bachelor's degree in architecture and urban planning from Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Perú. He has practiced as both an architect and urban planner in Perú and Belgium.

Early in his career he became an independent practitioner and started teaching design courses. He has been working with students ever since and has held faculty positions at Delft University of Technology, the University of Toronto, as well as Sagrado Corazon University and Ricardo Palma University. He currently teaches a distance-education course at Ball State University on the fundamentals of design thinking. In his words, teaching is addictive, a sentiment I believe we all share at DePaul.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the search committee, led by Salma Ghanem, dean for the College of Communication. The committee completed a thorough national search, and I am grateful for their dedication to this task. I also am thankful for the feedback I received from faculty and staff throughout the search process. The committee and I found all the comments to be helpful in our decision.

In addition, I would like to thank Lucy Rinehart who has done outstanding work as interim dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences since January 2015. I am sure our next dean will appreciate Lucy's insights and experience as he transitions into his new role at DePaul.

We look forward to welcoming Guillermo to the DePaul community.

Source: Newsline Online, March 29, 2016

Fr. Richardson's 2016 Spring Letter

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In Memoriam - Alexander Davis

We were saddened to recently learn of the death of Alexander Davis, a DePaul retiree of the Department of Modern Languages. We send our condolences to the family of  Dr. Davis who died in November, 2015 just after the following article appeared in the DePaul Magazine.

No obituary has been located.

Source: DePaul Magazine, Fall 2015

In Memoriam - Richard Thornton

We recently learned of the death of DES member, Dr. Richard Thornton, who retired from the Economics Department in 1995. Our condolences to the family of Dr. Thornton.

Dr. Richard M. Thornton, age 89, of St. Charles, passed away at Delnor Hospital, Geneva on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 surrounded by family.

He was born November 29, 1925 in Elgin, IL, son of James & Lillian (Schmitz) Thornton. Richard graduated from Elgin High School in 1943 and went to work for Howard Aircraft in St. Charles, IL producing PT19 and PT23 army training planes and DGA navy ambulance aircraft. Drafted at 18, he served in World War II as an anti tank sergeant with the 65th infantry division of General George Patton's 3rd army. He was awarded a Bronze Star for action in breaching the Sigfried line and his platoon participated in the surrender ceremony for the city of Regensburg, one of Germany's largest cities. Richard also took part in the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria. Post war, Richard earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and joined Continental Can Co. in Chicago as a project engineer. He directed pioneering work in the food and beverage industry and developed many new can making technologies. In 1957, Richard joined Litho-Strip Corporation and participated in developing new metal coating technologies for the building and appliance industries. He went on to become President of Litho-Strip eventually retiring in 1969. He then attended Northern Illinois University, earning a PhD in International Economics in 1974 and joining the faculty of DePaul University, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Economics and Money and Banking. As Director of the DePaul Center for Economic Education, Dr. Thornton developed "The Stock Market Experiment", a simulation stock trading program for Illinois elementary and high school students which ran from 1980 to 1990 giving thousands of students their first experience in stock trading. He retired from active teaching in 1995.

Dr. Thornton is survived by his loving wife, Joyce (Burkart); children Richard (Cindy) Thornton of Strongsville, OH, Thomas (Marie) Thornton of Grafton, WI, Lance (Missy) Thornton of Geneva, Kevin (Carol) Thornton of Chicago, Shawn (Diane) Thornton of St. Charles and Anne Gosz of St. Charles He was preceded in death by his parents, son Daniel, grandson Ian and son-in-law Tom Gosz. Funeral prayers for Richard will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 9:30 am at Malone Funeral Home, 324 East State Street (Route 38) proceeding to St. John Neumann Catholic Church 2900 East Main Street, St. Charles for celebration of Mass at 10:30 am, Father David Peck, celebrant. Burial will be follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be held Monday, September 28 from 4-8:30 pm at Malone Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John Neumann, St. Charles 60174 will be appreciated. For information please call 630-232-8233 or visit www.malonefh.com.

See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elgin-courier-news/obituary.aspx?pid=175937304#sthash.ToYvofni.dpuf

Source: Published in the Elgin Courier News from Sept. 26 to Sept. 27, 2015

In Memoriam - Daniel Serritella

Daniel J. Serritella,  January 28, 1920 - January 4, 2016

It is with sadness we recently learned of the death of Danny Serritella. Danny was a DePaul Security Officer for many years on the Lincoln Park Campus.

Daniel J. Serritella, 95, of Chicago, passed away January 4th, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Vivian. Visitation Thursday, January 7th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago. Friends and family will meet at Graceland Cemetery on Friday, January 8th for a graveside service at 11:00 a.m.

- See more at: http://www.smithcorcoran.com/obituary/mr-daniel-j-serritella/#sthash.URWLoGRS.dpuf

Source: Smith Corcoran Funeral Home website.

In Memoriam - Thomas D. West

It is with sadness we recently learned of the death of Tom West, retired DePaul Security Director.

Thomas D. West, 87, of Marshfield, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away March 1, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Tom was born July 12, 1928 in Chicago, the youngest of three children of Thomas J. and Josephine (Dohney) West. A graduate of Loyola University in Chicago, Tom served his country with the 8th Army, Signal Corps as a cryptographer in the Korean War. He was Director of Security at DePaul University before retiring to Wisconsin with his wife, Emily.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Emily; and his sisters, Pat and Margaret. He is survived by his six children, Thomas H. West (Gloria), Sgt. CPD, retired, Nancy Stoecker (Leonard), Susan Crowley (Dr. Timothy), Gregory West, Jennifer West (the late Robert Steigert), Mary West (the late Dan Busto); grandchildren, Evan Crowley (Jessica), Timothy Crowley, Katherine Corning (Patrick), Leonard Stoecker, Marie Matthews (Nikolas), Thomas Stoecker, Elizabeth Fox (Matthew), Lauren Keith (Alex), Anna West; and eight great-grandchildren.

Tom was especially grateful to Bill W., Dr. Bob and Fr. Ignatius McDermott, for 47 years of guidance and serenity. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM, Friday, March 4, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 613 Cherry St., Evansville, IN 47713, with Father Ted Tempel officiating. Entombment will take place at 10:00 AM March 5, 2016 All Saints Cemetery, 700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

Friends and family may visit from 8:30 AM until time of mass on Friday at the church. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Tom's name to Haymarket House, 932 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL. 60607 and/or Little Sisters of the Poor, 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 4, 2016

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=Thomas-West&pid=177934576#sthash.k45oYDRt.dpuf

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Dear Colleagues,

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death on March 1st of DePaul retiree Tom West.  For many years Tom was the director of Campus Security the precursor to our Public Safety Department.  For Tom's obituary please see below:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=Thomas-West&pid=177934576

Our sympathies to the West Family.   May he rest in peace.

Source: Mission and Values, March 25, 2015.