School of Music students call for dean’s removal in open letter
July 31, 2020
In an open letter to President A. Gabriel Esteban, students called for the removal of Ronald Caltabiano, the dean of DePaul’s School of Music, citing a disregard for student feedback and “ineffectiveness in creating a safe space for students of color” over the past four years under his leadership...
University officials say they are reconsidering plans for fall quarter amid rising COVID-19 cases
Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor
July 31, 2020
University officials stated Friday via Newsline that an increase in local COVID-19 cases is leading DePaul to reconsider plans for fall quarter, including the number of courses occurring on campus. The article — published by President A. Gabriel Esteban, interim provost Salma Ghanem and execut...
New quarantine options added by University Housing
Nadia Hernandez, Assistant News Editor
July 30, 2020
Due to the update to the Emergency Travel Order, out of state students from Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota will now have to quarantine before arriving on campus. Students can choose from the previously stated options to quarantine or change options. The new deadline to confirm the plans will be Aug...
DePaul interim provost discusses fall quarter, online learning at virtual seminar
July 30, 2020
On July 30, the Downtown Future Series held an online seminar to discuss restructuring the urban university amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. The event was organized by the Chicago Loop Alliance and moderated by David Broz, a principal at Gensler, an architecture consulting firm. The Downtown Fut...
University announces Clifton-Fullerton Hall to be renamed Ozanam Hall
Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
July 24, 2020
The Division of Mission and Ministry announced Clifton-Fullerton Hall has been renamed Ozanam Hall — in honor of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, per a July 23 Newsline release. Ozanam was a “French literary scholar, lawyer, journalist and equal rights advocate,” who was inspired by the works of St. Vincent de Paul — founding the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833, the ...
DePaul announces student options following Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order
Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
July 20, 2020
DePaul University’s Office of Student Affairs and Department of Housing sent out university-wide emails to students early Friday to inform them of options for the upcoming fall quarter in light of Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order, effective July 6. The Department of Public Health’s directive requires travelers entering the...
DePaul’s Department of Finance and Real Estate names new chair following merger
Nadia Hernandez, Assistant News Editor
July 17, 2020
Following the administrative merge of DePaul's Department of Finance and Real Estate, Thomas Berry was appointed as the new department chair, effective July 1. Berry previously worked as an associate dean of students and faculty success in the Driehaus College of Business. “I am honored and humbled to have been sel...
“I never really felt like a member”: Students of color criticize racism in DePaul sororities
Maria Guerrero, La DePaulia Managing Editor
July 16, 2020
Kay Smith was one of only two Black girls in DePaul’s Phi Mu chapter. When she saw how her sorority responded to the rising Black Lives Matter movement, she knew she couldn’t stay silent anymore. Smith left the sorority and took to social media, calling out her now-former chapter for its complacency. ...
DePaul transitions into virtual freshman orientation
Ria Bhagwat, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
July 7, 2020
For incoming freshmen, college orientation will be anything but traditional. Jarriae Anderson, a rising senior and orientation leader at DePaul University, said what started as a normal application process quickly took an unexpected turn. “The application and interview process happened as normal...
‘He was just a bright, bright light’: Remembering Gary Tinder
Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
July 6, 2020
DePaul student Gary Tinder’s unconditional kindness is the first thing most people remember about him. His friends said he “couldn’t hurt a fly.” His former pastor said he was conscientious and sweet — full of integrity. His sister said that even though they didn’t talk every day, she kne...
Two former DePaul softball players now refute claims in Lenti lawsuit
July 3, 2020
Two former DePaul softball players have now come forward to deny allegations of abuse by former softball coach Eugene Lenti laid out in a lawsuit filed in April. Morgan Greenwood, who played for DePaul’s softball team from 2015-2019 and was a captain of the team, reached out to The DePaulia on June 30, saying the alleg...
DePaul appoints new Board of Trustees chair, vice chair
Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
July 1, 2020
DePaul University alumna Lori Holland assumed the role of chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Holland served as vice chair for the Board since 2017. “Lori's deep knowledge of the financial world combined with her heartfelt commitment to DePaul's mission makes her a...
