Christmas at DePaul - Ticket Lottery Open

Christmas at DePaul

It is my pleasure to inform you that Christmas at DePaul returns to St. Vincent de Paul Church for its ninth year of performances. Selections of familiar and classic music are performed by the 150-member DePaul Community Chorus and a 50-member orchestra of students from the School of Music, providing a joyful score to this passionate retelling of our Lord's birth. Each year a student is selected from The Theatre School to narrate the sacred story.

Unlike most Christmas productions in the city, there is no admission charge, but we request that a donation be made to one of the St. Vincent de Paul parish-sponsored charities. The intention behind this event is that we celebrate this joyous season together while ministering to those in need in the spirit of Vincent.

Performances this year will be:

Thursday, December 10, 2015; 7:00pm
Friday, December 11, 2015; 7:00pm
Friday, December 11, 2015; 9:00pm

Following the Friday 7:00 p.m. performance, there will be a Christmas party in the Student Center for the DePaul faculty, staff, students, trustees, and families. Santa Claus will share treats with the children and pose for photos with family and friends.

Due to high demand in the past few years, tickets for this year's performances will again be distributed via a lottery. You can register for the lottery at the Christmas at DePaul website from October 22 through November 2. Those that have been selected through the lottery will be notified if they have received tickets on November 5 and 6. Once again, tickets will be required for each and every performance of Christmas at DePaul.

Additional details about the performances and a list of suggested donation items that will most benefit St. Vincent de Paul charities can be found here.

During the busy Christmas season, I hope that you will be able to take time to join us for what I am certain will be a magical and inspiring evening.

Sincerely,

Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.
President
October 22, 2015

Photo: Christmas at DePaul website

Memorial Planned for H. Woods Bowman

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND 

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBER

           

H. WOODS BOWMAN

A memorial service for former Illinois State Representative H. Woods Bowman, who died in an automobile accident in Michigan on July 10, 2015, is scheduled for Friday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster (at Sheffield), on the Lincoln Park Campus of DePaul University in Chicago.  A reception will follow.  

Parking is available for both events in the Sheffield Parking Garage on the east side of Sheffield between Belden and Fullerton.  

From 1976 to 1990 Mr. Bowman represented the district centered in Evanston, Illinois.  Following that, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Cook County from 1990 to 1994.  In 1995 he joined the faculty of the School of Public Service of DePaul University.  After his retirement in 2012 he maintained an active academic career in research and at the time of his death was professor emeritus at DePaul.  

For those who would like to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests the following:  The School of Public Service, DePaul University; Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago; Housing Options for the Mentally Ill, Evanston, Illinois; Northlight Theatre, Skokie, Illinois.    

            

In Memoriam - Joan C. Junkus

Dear Colleagues,

It is with sorrow that we have learned of the death of Dr. Joan Junkus, Professor of Finance. Joan passed away on September 28, after an eight-month battle with cancer. She was 63, and had served at DePaul for 30 years.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, October 6, 3 - 8 p.m.at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL, 60521. Funeral service on Wednesday, October 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Online condolences may be submitted at http://www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=629118#/obituaryInfo

Our sympathy goes to the family, friends, university colleagues, and students who mourn the loss of Professor Junkus. She will be greatly missed.

Thank you.

Office of Mission and Values
Email to University Community, September 29, 2015

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Dr. Joan C. Junkus, Ph.D.; age 63; Professor of Finance DePaul University; loving wife of Dr. Kevin C. Spencer, Ph.D.; beloved sister of Justin J. and Marilyn J. Junkus; fond aunt of Kristin, Suzanne, Kimberly, and Alyssa; dear sister in-law of Crissan, Kim, Holly, Peter, Lisa, and Michael. Visitation Tuesday, October 6th 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 South Grant St. Hinsdale. Funeral Wednesday, October 7th, 10:00 AM at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Rd. (31st & York Rd.) Oak Brook. Interment Private. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com

To leave a words of comfort or sympathy click here.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2015

DES Fall Luncheon, Thursday, October 22

Join us for the DES Fall Luncheon

 Thursday, October 22 in the LPC Student Center. 

Prior to the luncheon, we will celebrate an All Souls Mass in the St. Louise de Marillac Chapel in the Student Center. The Mass is in remembrance of our retired colleagues who have passed away during the previous 12 months.

In addition to catching up with our colleagues and enjoying a terrific lunch we also will have the pleasure of hearing from students in The Theatre School as they share with us how they use lighting techniques as a storytelling medium.

Watch for your invitation in the U.S. mail. And, please RSVP to Alice Farrell by October 19.

Hope to see you all in October.

Note this year's DES Fall Luncheon is on a Thursday,

St. Vincent's Health Benefit Fair - October 12-15

Save the Date for the St. Vincent’s Health Benefit Fair! This year’s St. Vincent’s Health Benefit Fair will feature free flu shots, free and discounted wellness screenings, giveaways, raffle prizes and a vendor fair. Additional details to follow in the coming weeks.  Date Time Location Monday 10/12/15 7:30am - 11:30am Lincoln Park Student Center Rooms 120 A&B Tuesday 10/13/15 7:30am - 11:30am Lincoln Park Student Center Rooms 120 A&B Wednesday 10/14/15 7:00am - 11:30am Loop DePaul Center Concourse Level Thursday 10/15/15 7:00am - 11:30am Loop DePaul Center Concourse Level Wellness Screening The screening will include testing for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver and kidney disease and much more.  Panel C Blood Test - Chemistry profile of 36 different tests, including CBC (comprehensive blood count) and cholesterol analysis. Blood Pressure Evaluation ? Your blood pressure results will be recorded and explained to you. Physician Summary Report ? A report provided to you to share with your physician. PRIOR REGISTRATION is required for a wellness screening.  To register, go towww.myinteractivehealth.com If you have already registered on Interactive Health’s website go to the Returning Users box and log on using your User ID and password.  If you forgot your password, the site will allow you to re-set it and will remind you of your User ID.  Please do not try to re-register. If you are visiting the site for the first time, go to the New Users box, enter the Sponsor Code K6UV3 .  Follow the prompts to register, and create your personal User ID and password.  When finished, you will be logged on.  Please have your BCBS insurance card ready. Click the link in the Schedule your Health Evaluation box at the top of the Home page and follow the prompts.  You will select the location, date and time of your appointment, and complete your health history questionnaire. Provide your physician’s name, fax and phone numbers when you register and Interactive Health will send your lab results directly to your physician.  (optional) Continue until you are prompted to confirm your appointment. You may also schedule a screening by calling Interactive Health at (800) 840-6100 between 8 AM – 6 PM CT. Fast for 12 hours before your test (you may drink plain water) Keep an eye out for open enrollment information, which will be mailed out to your mailing address towards the end of September! Please reach out to Human Resources at 312-362-8500 or hrbenefits@depaul.edu if you have any questions.

Book Club Meeting, August 5, 2015

As anyone could have predicted, our discussion of “The Sixth Extinction” provided many places to springboard to topics dealing with man-made climate change and the possibilities for political and personal impact on those changes. Given that, the discussion was wide ranging and intense. When we were able to focus on the book, we were all impressed with the grasp Elizabeth Kolbert had of specific  extinctions of toad, bat, large mammal, and plant species.

Her descriptions of the fungus that is killing bats, the very narrow zones for individuated species in tropical regions, and the significance of the speed of current changes were all singled out for mention. Her knowledge of how environmental changes affect growing things, from prehistoric ammonites to African elephants impressed us all.

Our next book will be “The Bookman’s Tale” by Charlie Lovett Published in 2013, it is  available in paperback as well as in libraries and electronically. Thanks to Joan Lakebrink for the recommendation.

The next meeting is Wednesday, October 7 in Room 115 of the Richardson Library.  Discussion begins at 1:30, but the room is available at 1 pm. for anyone who wants to bring in a brown bag lunch beforehand. For further information contact Kathryn DeGraff or Helen Marlborough.




Suggested titles for future consideration:
“Archangel”  Andrea Barrett
“All the Light We Cannot See”  Anthony Doerr
“Frances Perkins:  The Woman Behind the New Deal”  Kirsten Downey
“Barney” by Barney Frank
“Being Mortal” Atul Gawande
“Some Luck” Jane Smiley
“Stoner” John Williams
“A Happy Marriage:  A Novel” Rafael Yglesias

In Memoriam - Frank S. Prout

We just learned of Chemistry faculty Frank Prout's death last May. May he rest in peace.

Franklin S. Prout. Age 95 of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of William (Michele), Kathleen (Guido) von Aulock, Mary (Vincent) Bojan, Christopher, Timothy (Carol), Andrea (the late Christian) Hug, Gregory (Pam) and the late Joseph. Devoted grandfather of 22. Great-grandfather of 5. Dear brother of the late Bette Lanning. 

Visitation Sunday, May 17, 3-9 p.m., at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. prayers from funeral home, to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sisters of Providence, St. Mary of the Woods, IN 47876 or masses apprec. Info. www.ryan-parke.com.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from May 15 to May 17, 2015

Thanks, Dick Meister, for letting us know about Frank's death.