Written by: Victoria Van Kirk Pride, Associate Director of Housing Operations As we approach the results of a pivotal election, it feels like we’re all holding our breath—like the feeling of waiting for the “L” during rush hour on a crammed platform, surrounded by a vibrant mix of humanity and a soundtrack of varied conversations. […]
Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community. MISSION MONDAY When Our Students Become Our Teachers When the question ‘What must be done?’ risks losing its meaning, how do we refocus on shared action and purpose? Read More Mission and […]
With sadness, we have learned of the death of Andrew Larimore Sonner, the father of Molly Andolina of the Political Science department. Andrew passed away on October 13, 2024 at the age of 90, surrounded by his family. He earned his JD from the Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, DC. Andy […]
Written by: Siobhan O’Donoghue, PhD, Director of Faculty and Staff Engagement, Division of Mission and Ministry No matter how long you may have worked or studied at DePaul, I am pretty sure that by now you will have become familiar with the Vincentian question, “What must be done?” This pivotal question was originally asked of […]
In a remarkable scriptural teaching echoed throughout multiple faith traditions, we learn that for whoever takes a life it as if they killed the whole world, while for whoever saves a life it as if they saved the whole world (or all of humanity). [1] This is an incredible inspiration for those who engage in […]
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 Beyond Polarization: Seeing the God in All of Us I am writing this reflection in September 2024, well before Election Day, but still in the thick of American political passion. […]
The upcoming Jewish High Holidays and the Hindu Diwali festival in October prompt our reminder about the different resources available on campus to support students, faculty, and staff of all religious and spiritual backgrounds. Jewish High Holidays and Jewish Life at DePaul DePaul is happy to welcome its Jewish Life Chaplain, Kayla Schneider-Smith, who began […]
Happy St. Vincent de Paul Heritage Week! Each year on September 27th, the Vincentian Family and the Catholic Church worldwide celebrate the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul. Here at DePaul University, the Division of Mission and Ministry (DMM) typically builds a week of events connected to the Feast Day. This year, these include […]
In sacred texts and in artistic narrative of all types, I have long been struck by the role and nature of dreams and visions. [1] We refer to what we experience while asleep as “dreams,” but we also refer to the conscious visions and hopes we have for the future with the same word. [2] […]
As this past academic year was nearing its end, I was eagerly awaiting an upcoming summer trip. A close friend of mine turned fifty this summer and coordinated an adventure for a group of friends to stay in a château in the south of France for a week. Having worked at DePaul for over a […]