Outreach

MAT Department Volunteers at Nourishing Hope

Prof. Bockting Outreach

On Wednesday, August 27, a group of math department volunteers spent the morning helping at Nourishing Hope, a Chicago nonprofit that provides food to neighbors in need. Seventeen of us worked together packing bags and boxes for home delivery that included produce, pantry items, and dairy. The space at this location was smaller than usual, but our crew kept things moving by taking on different roles such as sorting, lifting, and box making. After the shift, everyone gathered for lunch, which made the day not only meaningful but also a chance to connect outside the classroom. Thank you to everyone who joined in. It was inspiring to see so many from the math community come together to support Chicago families, and we are already looking forward to next year’s event.

 

 

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Alumni Panel on PhD Programs

Prof. Bockting Events, Outreach

We invite you to attend a panel discussion with recent DePaul alumni on their experiences in PhD programs!

Who: Anyone who is curious about PhD programs in science and math

What: A panel discussion in which recent DePaul alumni discuss their experiences applying for and taking part in PhD programs in pure and applied math.

When: November 7 at 4:30 PM

Where: in Arts & Letters Hall, Room 308 and on Zoom at https://depaul.zoom.us/j/95804448725

We hope to see you there!

MAT gives back

Prof. Bockting Outreach

Shortly before the start of autumn classes, eighteen faculty and staff from Mathematical Sciences joined together and spent the day volunteering with Nourishing Hope, one of the largest and longest-operating hunger relief organizations in Chicago. Volunteers spent the day packing groceries, sorting food, and assisting in other important tasks.

 

 

Photos from the warehouse!

CSH Fest 2024 – Save the Date!

Prof. Bockting Events, Outreach
The College of Science and Health’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, with support from the Dean’s Office, invites you to our 2nd annual CSH FEST to be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 2:30-6:00 pm on the Lincoln Park Campus Quad.

We are pleased to bring this event to our college and the DePaul community after such an incredible inaugural CSH Fest last year. This event is an opportunity to kick off the academic year and to meet, greet, and engage with our new and returning CSH graduate and undergraduate students.

In keeping with the strategic goals for the College, the purpose of CSH Fest is to create a sense of community and belonging while celebrating the richness and diversity of our students, faculty, and staff in science and health fields. CSH Fest is free, and there will be snacks, games, prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, and an informational fair with CSH units and student organizations as well as other partners within and outside of DePaul. DIBS will also be making an appearance!

Please save the date and spread the word to your friends. More information with an RSVP is coming soon!

MAT Community Tea & Coffee Hour Dates for Autumn 2024

Prof. Bockting Events, Outreach

Throughout the year, the MAT Department hosts a number of informal events meant to help build and sustain our mathematical sciences community here at DePaul. These events provide an opportunity to meet with fellow MAT students, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as MAT faculty members in a relaxed setting.

We will have four teas during the autumn quarter:

  • Friday, 9/20 at 1:30-2:45 pm
  • Friday, 10/4 at 1:30-2:45 pm
  • Friday, 10/18 at 1:30-2:45 pm
  • Friday, 11/1 11/8 at 1:30-2:45 pm

These community hours will take place in the MAT Department office suite (on the 5th floor of SAC). Light refreshments, such as coffee, tea, and cookies, will be served. We hope that you can join us.

DePaul Math Club

Prof. Bockting Events, Math Talks, Outreach, Student Opportunities

The DePaul Math Club meets Fridays at 12:00 in Arts and Letters 408. It’s a great time filled with pizza, beverages, great people, a relaxed environment, and some fascinating mathematics—math that’s both niche and underdiscussed and the hottest topics leading the math world today. We are usually joined by student researchers, graduate students, or professors—some from DePaul and some from other institutions—to share the math they work with. No math background required. We hope that you will join us for one of our upcoming meetings.

If you are interested in getting more involved with this exciting and vibrant group this year, please complete this short form to join the mailing list:

You can also reach out to the DMC leadership team directly by emailing dpumathclub@gmail.com.

MAT End of Year Celebration

Prof. Bockting Events, Outreach

Thank you for spending another year with us and for being a part of the MAT community at DePaul. We will be celebrating the end of the academic year with a party and we hope that you will join us!

Pizza and snacks will be provided. This will be a great opportunity to chat with your fellow MAT students, enjoy some lunch, and get your official MAT t-shirt, tote bag, and other MAT swag.

We hope that you can join us!

When: Friday, June 7, 12:00 – 2:00pm
Where: MAT office suite on the 5th floor of SAC
Who: You!

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Getting Involved with the DePaul Math Club

Prof. Bockting Events, Math Activity, Outreach, Student Opportunities

The DePaul Math Club (DMC)has had a busy and exciting school year! Throughout the year, DMC has hosted and participated in many wonderfully successful events.  Recently, this list has included the following:

  • The week before Winter Quarter finals, six DePaul math students road-tripped to Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for the annual meeting of the Illinois Section of the Mathematical Association of America. They reported that it was an absolute blast to carpool across Illinois, attend talks, participate in activities, and hang out at their Airbnbs.
  • On Friday, April 19, twenty-five students participated in the CSH First Annual Integration Bee, which proved to be a huge success for all.  In addition to the intense, but friendly competition (see results in above article), there were plenty of chances to mingle, munch on tasty treats, and participate in other fun activities. First place won $500, $200 went to second place, and third took home $100.
  • On Friday, April 26, a group of students ventured to Indiana for the Annual Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Math Conference, where they attended talks and networked with other attendees.  Expenses for transportation, housing, and food were generously covered by the DePaul Math Department.

If you are interested in getting more involved with this exciting and vibrant group next year, please complete this short form:

You can also reach out to the DMC leadership team directly by emailing dpumathclub@gmail.com.