Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

Struck by Beauty

Can you recall a time when you were struck by beauty or joy around you? …read more

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Day with Vincent Retreat: Finding Light in Darkness

DePaul Faculty and Staff are invited to join us on December 7th for a cozy lunch, hot chocolate, cider, and a discussion of finding light in darkness, followed by a private guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago!    Learn more and RSVP

Winter Clothing and Blanket Drive

Join us in supporting the migrant community in Chicago. Your donations of new or gently used winter apparel and outerwear will warmly welcome new arrivals during the chilly season ahead – running November 13th through December 8th.

Bereavement Notices

Remembering Eric Frank Hoerdemann

Eric Hoerdemann, the brother of Carolyn Hoerdemann, faculty member of the Theatre School, passed away on November 21, 2023 at the age of 60.

DePaul University Bereavement Notices will now be found here.

Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

Learning with Dorothy Day

Like Dorothy Day, we should embrace an expansive and experiential education—for ourselves and our students…read more

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Winter Clothing and Blanket Drive

Join us in supporting the migrant community in Chicago. Your donations of new or gently used winter apparel and outerwear will warmly welcome new arrivals during the chilly season ahead – running November 13th through December 8th.

Day with Vincent Retreat: Finding Light in Darkness

Join us on December 7th for a cozy lunch, hot chocolate, cider, and a discussion of finding light in darkness, followed by a private guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago!    Learn more and RSVP

Bereavement Notices

Remembering David Frank Dvorak

David Frank Dvorak, the brother of Susan McMahon of the Psychology Department, passed away on October 19. 2023 at the age of 62, after a brief illness.

Remembering Patricia Corinne McMahon

Patricia Corinne McMahon, the mother-in-law of Susan McMahon of the Psychology Department, passed away on November 6, 2023 at the age of 89.

DePaul University Bereavement Notices will now be found here.

Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

Putting People First

How can I possibly prioritize people and be in the moment when I have so much to do? And why does it matter?…read more

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Day with Vincent Retreat: Finding Light in Darkness

Join us on December 7th for a cozy lunch, hot chocolate, cider, and a discussion of finding light in darkness, followed by a private guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago!

Learn more and RSVP

Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

The Final Word is Love

We have all known the long loneliness …read more

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Annual Gathering of Remembrance is Thursday, November 16th

Each November, the DePaul University community gathers annually to remember our loved ones who have passed away over the past year and to surround our colleagues who have experienced loss with our love and support. All DePaul community members and their family and friends are welcome to attend a short interfaith service in the Cortelyou Commons.

RSVP Here

Winter Clothing and Blanket Drive

Join us in supporting the migrant community in Chicago. Your donations of new or gently used winter apparel and outerwear will warmly welcome new arrivals during the chilly season ahead – running November 13th through December 8th.

Day with Vincent Retreat: Save the Date

Join us on Friday, December 7th (12:30 – 4pm) to connect with faculty and staff colleagues for an afternoon reflective retreat on “Finding Light in Darkness” at the Art Institute of Chicago. We will begin with a late lunch, be guided by Art Institute docents, and allow time and space for personal reflection and dialogue with colleagues. Cheerful holiday spirit expected!

Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

Finding Hope in Dark Times

As Vincent de Paul leaned into the reality of those he served, he didn’t just share in the suffering of others, he shared in their joy. How can we learn from this?…read more

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Annual Gathering of Remembrance is Thursday, November 16th

Each November, the DePaul University community gathers annually to remember our loved ones who have passed away over the past year and to surround our colleagues who have experienced loss with our love and support. All DePaul community members and their family and friends are welcome to attend a short interfaith service in the Cortelyou Commons.

RSVP Here

Lunch With Vincent: Inside Out

Join us along with Professor Christina Rivers (Political Science) and Dr. Howard Rosing (Executive Director, The Steans Center) as these long-time DePaul community members explore their unique and transformative work for social justice and their professional and personal resonance with DePaul’s Vincentian mission!

Register here

DePaul Managers Forum

Join us for an “Open Space” experience with other DePaul managers (of pro staff) to focus on the topics and questions most important to you!   Register here

Lakota Nation vs. United States:  Film Panel Discussion

Mission and Ministry is co-sponsoring this Native American Heritage Event on Thursday, November 9^th with colleagues in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity. The lunchtime discussion requires viewing the documentary, available online, prior to the event. Lunch provided. RSVP Here.

Bereavement Notice

Remembering: Rommie Khalifeh

Rommie Khalifeh, the son of faculty member Jumana Khalifeh of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Sociology, passed away on October 30, 2023 at the age of 29. 

DePaul University Bereavement Notices will now be found here.

Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

The Wisdom of the Seasons

“Let your leaves fall and return. Oh darling, the seasons are your friend.” – Sia, Death by Chocolate.  Ellen Fingado, Dean of Students, shares her reflections on how she moves through the seasonal ups and downs with the support of a community…read more

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Lunch With Vincent: Inside Out

Join us along with Professor Christina Rivers (Political Science) and Dr. Howard Rosing (Executive Director, The Steans Center) as these long-time DePaul community members explore their unique and transformative work for social justice and their professional and personal resonance with DePaul’s Vincentian mission!

Register here

DePaul Managers Forum

Join us for an “Open Space” experience with other DePaul managers (of pro staff) to focus on the topics and questions most important to you!   Register here

Lakota Nation vs. United States:  Film Panel Discussion

Mission and Ministry is co-sponsoring this Native American Heritage Event on Thursday, November 9^th with colleagues in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity. The lunchtime discussion requires viewing the documentary, available online, prior to the event. Lunch provided. RSVP Here.

Annual Gathering of Remembrance is Thursday, November 16th

Each November, the DePaul University community gathers annually to remember our loved ones who have passed away over the past year and to surround our colleagues who have experienced loss with our love and support.  Circle your calendar to join us on Thursday, November 16^th at 4:30 pm in Cortelyou Commons. Keep an eye out for further info and to share names of loved ones you wish to be remembered at this event.

Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

Courage Between Silence and Speech

How can we embrace the power of silence and the humility of acknowledging what we don’t know to expand our conscience, creativity, and cooperation in our work and in our DePaul community? …read more

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Lunch With Vincent: Inside Out

Join us along with Professor Christina Rivers (Political Science) and Dr. Howard Rosing (Executive Director, The Steans Center) as these long-time DePaul community members explore their unique and transformative work for social justice and their professional and personal resonance with DePaul’s Vincentian mission!

Register here

DePaul Managers Forum

Join us for an “Open Space” experience with other DePaul managers (of pro staff) to focus on the topics and questions most important to you!   Register here

Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community.

Mission Monday

Taking the Long View

What might the lessons of the past teach us about facing the hurdles of the present?    Read More

Mission-Related Events and Happenings This Week

Are you a faculty or staff member who has a child attending DePaul as a student? This luncheon is for you, together with your student-child or just on your own. Join us to meet others who share a similar experience, and to hear words of wisdom from parent and DePaul colleague, Darryl Arrington, the event keynote speaker.   Please share word of this event with others you know who are part of this unique community of DePaul colleagues!