If you passed by the State Street entrance to the 14 E. Jackson building on your way to class last week, you might have noticed a picture of a kind-looking woman surrounded by flowers in the window.

She is former first lady of Chicago Maggie C. Daley, who passed away in late November at age 68 of cancer. The picture is DePaul’s memorial to Daley’s life and contributions to the city.

Director of Community Affairs at DePaul said it was very important for the school to pay tribute to Maggie because of her many contributions to the city, particularly the After School Matters program, which she began 20 years ago.

The 14 E. Jackson building where her picture is on display was named the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley building. A dedication ceremony involving DePaul administrators, community leaders, trustees and members of the Daley family attended the dedication ceremony last December.

DePaul named 14 E. Jackson building the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley building to honor Richard, who attended DePaul’s College of Law, and Maggie’s contributions to the university and to Chicago. The College of Communication and the department of public affairs currently reside in the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley building.

Casey said Richard Daley expressed that he was very grateful that DePaul honored Maggie with this memorial. The tribute will be on display for returning students to see until Friday, January 13.