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.

DES Gift Giving Results - FY2012

Denny Shea, co-chair of the DES Philanthropy Committee, shared the results of  FY2012 Gift Giving.  Our DePaul students are the beneficiaries of your generosity.  Thank you so much.

Thank you to both Denny and Dick Meister for coordinating the DES gift giving effort.

Half Way to $15,000 Scholarship Goal

Dick Meister and Doris Brown, Co-chairs of the DES Philanthropy Committee, report that we have raised $7,640 as of Nov. 1 for the 2013 DES Endowed Scholarship Fund. Thirty gifts have been made which means there are still a lot of DES members  whose generosity can help us get to the $15,000 we need to meet the challenge match from the Office of Mission and Values. If you have questions, contact either Dick (dmeister@depaul.edu) or Doris (dbrown@depaul.edu).

Thanks, Doris, for the update.

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

DES Luncheon, May 18, 2012

We hope you are planning on joining us for the Spring DES Luncheon on May 18, 2012.  By now you should have received your invitation.  If not, click on the image below and respond to Alice Farrell.

Dr. Susan Solway, History of Art and Architecture Chair, will provide us with an understanding of the plans that went into the design of the newest building on the Lincoln Park Campus, the Art and Letters Hall.  After lunch she will lead us on a tour of the facility which is across the street from the Student Center where our lunch will be held.

Come and meet several of the 2012 DES Scholarship recipients.  With the generous contribution of our DES members and the matching grant from Mission and Values, the DES has been able to grant nearly $15,000 to upper class undergraduates.

And, help us elect the next two positions on the Steering Committee.

Mark your calendar for May 18 -----

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$30 Million DePaul Gift

Dear DePaul Alumni,

I am pleased and honored to share historic news about DePaul University. Richard H. Driehaus, distinguished alumnus and philanthropist, has made a transformative gift of $30 million that will support DePaul University's College of Commerce in its ongoing efforts to recruit and retain a faculty of national prominence. This gift will further position the College among the leading business schools in the nation.

For many years, Richard Driehaus has dedicated his time and resources to enhance business education at DePaul. In recognition of his extraordinary service, the university is honored to rename its College of Commerce the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business.

Those of you who are alumni of the College of Commerce will be also be alumni of the Driehaus College of Business. The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business will retain its name as part of the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business.

This landmark gift is the largest among many generous investments by alumni and friends through the Many Dreams, One Mission Campaign for DePaul University. The magnitude of this gift pushes us past the overall $250 million goal for the campaign, but we will continue to work through 2014 to build resources for key strategic areas including scholarships, faculty support, and educational facilities.

Thank you to all of you who have contributed to the Many Dreams One Mission Campaign and supported the continued excellence of DePaul University. To learn more about this landmark contribution and the Many Dreams, One Mission Campaign, please visit: http://campaign.depaul.edu.

Sincerely, Mary C. Finger
Senior Vice President for Advancement
Sent by email, February 15, 2012

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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Fr. Ed - 

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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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 Giving Report, FY2011

The gifts from members of DES to the DePaul Emeritus Society Scholarship fund provide need-based financial assistance to one or more undergraduate juniors or seniors each year.  This past year, DES members contributed nearly $15,000 to the fund.  In addition, DES members gave very generously to other DePaul programs, schools and scholarships.  The DES members made a difference at DePaul during their working years and are still making a difference today with their generous support.  DePaul thanks each and everyone of you!

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DES Awards Third Scholarship

Dick Meister, Brad Helgeland DES Scholarship recipient and Denny Shea

At the May 20 Luncheon in the Commons, Denny Shea introduced Brad Helgeland a graduating senior in the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) .  Brad thanked the DePaul Emeritus Society members for making it possible for him to finish his last quarter at DePaul.  He said he wasn't sure where the money was going to come from and for a time thought he would not be able to complete his education this year.  He told the members present how extremely appreciative he was of the scholarship -- that it truly was a gift.

Denny Shea thanked the DES membership for its generosity noting over $14,000 specifically had been raised  for the DES Endowed Scholarship so far this year.  A final giving report for FY2011 will be made available after the close of the fiscal year.

Photo: David Sims

May 20 DES Activities Confirmed

Invitations will be going out shortly for the May 20, 2011 DES events. Please watch your email and/or snail mail (depending on how you requested to receive DES communications) for information regarding the activities of the day.

Jack Leahy and Harvette Grey have been working with the DuSable Museum of African American History to create a special tour just for DES Members. The flyer will outline transportation options, times and what the tour will cover. The tour will take place the morning of May 20 and arranged transportation will have attendees back at the Lincoln Park Campus in time for the Luncheon. “The DuSable Museum of African American History, the first and oldest institution of its kind in the country, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent.” If you are not familiar with the Museum and its holdings, click on DuSable Museum for more information.

When you return to campus, refreshments will be available followed by DES updates and a wonderful lunch shared with many colleagues. During lunch, we will have the opportunity to meet our 2011 DES Scholarship recipient, Brad Helgeland. His scholarship has been made possible through your generous contributions. It is always special for the person receiving the gift and those who have made it possible to meet.

After lunch, Fr. John Richardson has agreed to speak to us about the memoires he is writing. His focus is the driving forces for DePaul’s development in the past 50 years. We know everyone who shares part of those 50 years will be most interested in his insights.

Wrapping up our Luncheon time, we are very pleased Rosa Perez, AVP Compensation and Benefits, will be there to provide some clarity on costs related to mail-order prescription drug expense under the BCBSIL plan coverage and how we can all minimize expenses in this area. Information that is very timely.

Mark May 20th on your calendar and watch for the invitation in your email/mailbox. Hope to see you all there.

2010 DES Scholarship Recipient - Thank you

We received this lovely note from our 2010 DES Scholarship recipient, Casey O'Donovan.   Thanks to all of the DES members who have made the Scholarship program possible.

If you double click on the image, it will open larger in a separate window making it possible to read the letter. It may require a second click to fully enlarge it.

DES Endowed Scholarship

The DePaul Emeritus Society Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually. Consideration for this scholarship is given to all full-time students enrolled at DePaul University who are in their junior or senior years of undergraduate study. Eligible students will demonstrate financial hardship; possess a C average or better; and a record of study that highlights a commitment to completing a degree at DePaul University.

One student is selected each year, representing each of the undergraduate schools and colleges of DePaul on a rotating basis. The first award was made in 2009.

Recipients:

Elliott Pence, Art Major, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2009

Elliott Spence with Denny Shea, May 2009

Casey O'Donovan, College of Communications, 2010

Beverly Hale, Denny Shea and Casey O'Donovan, May 2010