Since the Spring of 2020, Critical Race Theory (CRT) has been under attack due to distortions and lies about its creation and purpose. As part of the “Taking a Stand” speaker series, Dr. Stovall will explain what CRT is and its utility in the battle between myth-making and historical accuracy.
This virtual event will take place on Thursday, January 20th. 6:00 – 7:15 PM.
Please register on Eventbrite by clicking here.
Accepting proposals until February 5th at midnight
Do you want an opportunity to showcase your work and receive feedback? The Honors Council of the Illinois Region is hosting its annual symposium over Zoom on February 26th.
Undergraduate students can present their research thesis and receive meaningful feedback. Participating students are even eligible to win awards up to $250 for their presentation. This is not only a chance for students to hone their research and presentation skills but also an opportunity to meet other honors students from the Illinois area with similar interests and career goals.
Students must submit their research proposal and register for the event by midnight on February 5th. The event will be held on February 26th from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM CT.
For more information on the symposium and how to apply, visit the official website
Happy New Year, Honors students and staff!
We hope everyone enjoyed their Winter break and that everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. The start of Winter Quarter 2022 might not be how many of us anticipated, but rest assured that everyone in the Honors program is here to ensure your success and well-being during this period of remote learning. Honors Student Government will still be hosting biweekly meetings over Zoom to discuss future events and to hear the needs of Honors students (more info can be found here). Remote Honors advising is also open for any students wanting to talk through their schedules and needs. Advising appointments can be made through BlueStar Student Support on your Campus Connect page.
HSG is also interested in hearing about how students spent their break! If you have any pictures or fun stories you want to share from break, please feel free to DM them to @hsgdpu on Instagram or email them to hsgdpu@gmail.com. You can also reach out to Honorable Mentions if you would like to write about your experience over break for the Winter quarter edition.
We hope everyone has a fantastic and safe start to the new quarter and the new year!
For more information on DePaul’s COVID-19 protocols and resources, visit: go.depaul.edu/covid
Make sure to also reach out to your individual professors to follow their plans for instruction during the first two weeks of remote learning
Hi Honors Students,
I’m sure most of you are aware of the latest news regarding Winter Quarter classes, but in case you have not seen the email from DePaul’s president: the first two weeks of the quarter (from January 3rd to January 15th) are going to be online. Campus buildings and residence halls will be open during this time, but all classes are going to be remote.*
This comes as somewhat of a shock, albeit understandable with the unpredictable nature of the newest omicron variant, and is undoubtedly disheartening for many who have enjoyed the return to in-person classes and campus events. After a year and a half of Zoom classes, many students are likely just hoping for a return to some sense of pre-COVID normalcy, a normalcy that for now may have to wait.
The good news is that, as of now, this is only a two-week commitment and not a whole quarter or whole year declaration. Hopefully, these two weeks will give the university ample time to prepare safety measures and protocol so that students can return to in-person classes for the duration of the quarter. Now more than ever is a time to be extra vigilant in following safety precautions and taking steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Since many students are likely travelling this holiday season, make sure to do so safely and responsibly. Please take care of yourselves and others this holiday season, and we look forward to seeing everybody back in January.
*The Theatre School has said that all rehearsals and shop activities will remain in-person during this time period.
If you want to see the president’s official statement, visit: https://resources.depaul.edu/coronavirus/updates/Pages/winter-quarter-update.aspx
For more information on DePaul’s COVID guidelines and safety tips, visit: go.depaul.edu/covid
The latest edition of Honorable Mentions is here! Congratulations to the writers, artists, journalists, and photographers whose work is featured. And a huge thanks to Julia Matuszek and Ben Stumpe, the editors who pulled it all together for us and created this beautiful publication. Check out the Autumn 2021 edition of the newsletter below.
The Office of Alumni Relations is looking for students to join their Student Alumni Ambassador program within the Future Alumni Association. Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAAs) are undergraduate students of at least Sophomore standing who serve as representatives for the Office of Alumni Relations. SAAs attend certain alumni events, including school/college receptions, to mingle and network with alumni and share their current student experience. They also help host quarterly snack breaks on campus to keep students informed about Alumni Relations traditions and initiatives.
If any students think they would be a good fit, complete the online application of talk to Kayla Michaels, Alumni Coordinator, to learn more.
Applications for Student Alumni Ambassadors are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to get their applications in early in the academic year.
Find out more at DePaul University’s Office of Alumni Relations.
Dr. Valgenti is a visiting professor of Philosophy at the University of Bologna. An expert on food ethics, he is a member of The Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (www.moccollaborative.org), which focuses on using college dining halls to promote healthy, sustainable, and ethical food consumption and distribution. He will discuss the various ways that the food system not only weaves its way through every facet of campus life, but also offers an opportunity for activism on a wide range of topics.
The lecture will be held in Arts and Letters Hall, Room 103, and attendance will be limited to forty guests. All attendees must comply with DePaul’s COVID-19 safety protocols and vaccination requirement. The event will also be broadcast on Zoom for those who would prefer to attend virtually.
Please register for either the in-person event OR the Zoom broadcast. Guests who register for the virtual event will be sent the Zoom link in a confirmation email.
Honors Program students who attend this event will receive one Honors Point.
This event is co-sponsored by the Honors Program, the Philosophy Department, the Geography Department, and the Sustainable Urban Development Program.
The Honors Program invites you to join us on Wednesday, October 13th for a performance of The Theatre School’s production of
“This modern riff on the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman follows Everybody, who is a personification of us all (chosen from amongst the cast by lottery at each performance) on their quest to resolve life’s greatest mystery – the meaning of living.”
Space is limited, so reserve your free ticket as soon as possible.
Please arrive at the Healy Theatre (2350 N Racine Ave.) on the Lincoln Park campus between 6:30 and 7:00 pm to pick up tickets at the box office before the performance. The performance begins at 7:30 pm.
You can also find more information on the show here: https://theatre.depaul.edu/on-stage/Pages/production-details.aspx?dpusearchbyid=404.
This event awards one Honors Point.
The DePaul Art Museum is located right next to the Fullerton El stop on the Lincoln Park campus. Further information about the museum and current exhibits can be found on the museum’s website: https://resources.depaul.edu/art-museum/Pages/default.aspx.
The DePaul University Honors Program 