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D E PAU L U N I V E R S I T Y ’ S 1 2 0 T H C O M M E N C E M E N T
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DePaul University’s 120th Commencement
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
3:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, Illinois
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May 2019
DEAR GRADUATE,
Today, we celebrate your hard work, perseverance and commitment
to lifelong learning. Commencement is a time to applaud your
accomplishments thus far and look ahead to new beginnings.
As a DePaul graduate, you are prepared to serve a changing world,
and I know you will continue to make your university proud. On behalf of the entire
DePaul community, congratulations on your graduation.
Sincerely,
A. Gabriel Esteban, PhD
President
PROCESSiONALPomp and Circumstance (Edward Elgar)
UNiVERSiTY MARSHALMargit Livingston, Professor of Law, College of Law
iNVOCATiONRev. Craig B. Mousin, University Ombudsperson, Division of Mission and Ministry
NATiONAL ANTHEMBrianna L. Pursell, JD Candidate, Class of 2019
ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATESIntroduction by Jennifer Rosato Perea, Dean, College of LawAnn Claire Williams, Retired Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
STUDENT ADDRESSAshlee M. Germany, JD Candidate, Class of 2019
FACULTY/STAFF ACHiEVEMENT AWARDS Presented by Jennifer Rosato Perea, Dean, College of Law
REMARKSA. Gabriel Esteban, PhD, President of DePaul University
CONFERRAL OF DEGREESA. Gabriel Esteban, PhD, President of DePaul University
ALUMNi iNDUCTiONMichele M. Jochner, Class of 1990 and 1992, Chair of the Law Dean’s Advisory Council
RECESSiONAL
College of Law Honors and Order of the CoifJuris Doctor honors are conferred upon candidates who demonstrate exceptional scholastic ability. All graduates in each academic year, full-time and part-time combined, are eligible. The JD Summa Cum Laude is awarded to those who rank in the top 5 percent. The JD Magna Cum Laude is awarded to those who rank in the top 10 percent. The JD Cum Laude is awarded to those who rank in the top 20 percent. In addition, those who graduate in the top 10 percent of the class are nominated for the Order of the Coif, a national honor society.
Because of printing deadlines, it is possible that the roster of degree candidates or honor distinctions as represented in this program may not be entirely accurate. We request that all candidates for graduation, their families and their guests, remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony.
PROGRAM
COLLEGE OF LAW | 3DePaul University Commencement 2019
Comerford J. O’Malley Place
DePaul is the largest Catholic university and the 14th-largest private, not-for-profit institution of higher learning in the country. The university enrolls about 22,400 students in 10 colleges and schools and offers a wide range of academic and professional programs on two Chicago-area campuses. DePaul’s reach extends internationally, from degree programs offered in Bahrain to study-abroad opportunities around the globe. With Chicago, the metropolitan area and the world as its classroom, DePaul has a reputation for innovative courses and personalized instruction. The university is the hub of an innovative and diverse community that enables students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to advance personally, professionally and intellectually.
Founded by Vincentian Fathers in 1898 to teach the children of immigrants, DePaul remains committed to students from a broad range of cultural backgrounds, especially first-generation and non-traditional students. Named for and inspired by the life of St. Vincent de Paul, the university has a distinct mission: to foster through higher education a deep respect for the God-given dignity of all persons, especially the materially, culturally and spiritually deprived; and to instill in its students a dedication to the service of others.
DePaul launched a new strategic plan in 2018, “Grounded in Mission: The Plan for DePaul 2024.” It has six goals that commit the university to deepening the commitment to its Catholic, Vincentian, and urban mission; ensuring a welcoming and inclusive campus environment; preparing students for global citizenship and success; expanding access to high-quality, affordable academic programs; elevating academic excellence and embracing a culture of creativity and discovery; and, employing bold approaches to ensure fiscal strength for future generations.
DePaul’s distinguished colleges and schools are known for the excellence of their academic programs and the achievement of their students.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences encompasses more than 50 degree programs and 11 centers and institutes. Students take courses across the humanities, social sciences, and studio art, with special emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and experiential learning through community and project-based learning, internships and study abroad.
Established in the 2011–12 academic year, the College of Science and Health offers its students classroom, laboratory, clinical, research, and field experiences with multiple programs in science, allied health, and technology. The college also houses the Family and Community Services Center, the Institute for Nature and Culture, the Center for Community Research, and the STEM Center.
DePaul’s College of Law has been a highly respected name in the Chicago legal community for more than a century and is nationally known for its intellectual property and information technology, health law, and public interest law programs. In addition to the Juris Doctor, the College offers seven dual degree programs and four graduate programs.
The Driehaus College of Business and its Kellstadt Graduate School of Business produce career-ready graduates through the college’s highly respected, real-world programs and strong business community connections. The college houses programs that are nationally recognized, including three top-15 rankings for its accountancy programs based on a TaxTalent survey of hiring managers and top-25 rankings for its undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs from The Princeton Review.
The College of Computing and Digital Media, through its schools of Computing, Cinematic Arts, and Design, offers practical and innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer and information sciences; film and television production, animation, and screenwriting; and a wide range of creative and technical design disciplines.
The College of Education’s primary mission is to prepare students to become teachers, educational leaders and counselors. Partnerships with Chicago Public Schools, the archdiocese of Chicago, charter and private schools as well as with social service agencies have enhanced the experiences of faculty, our students and those Chicagoland individuals whose lives they touch.
The School for New Learning is an internationally recognized leader in educating adults, offering flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is a pioneer in individualized degree programs, online learning for adult students, the assessment of learning outside the classroom, and competence-based education. Its innovative approach to professional and lifelong learning has been used as a model around the world.
Founded as the Goodman School of Drama in 1925, The Theatre School is the Midwest’s oldest theatre conservatory and is renowned as one of the top professional theatre training programs in the United States. A new facility to house the school opened in 2013 and includes a 250-seat thrust theatre and 100-seat black box theatre.
For over 100 years, the School of Music has been dedicated to excellence in music teaching and performance with distinguished faculty including members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera and renowned jazz artists. The school, which opened the new Holtschneider Performance Center earlier this year, offers robust programs in music education, performing arts management and sound recording technology.
The College of Communication’s programs examine communication in all forms, with an emphasis on research, theory, new technology, media literacy, and ethical practices. A diverse faculty with wide-ranging scholarship, extensive professional expertise and industry connections have positioned the college as one of the top places to study communication.
DePaul’s Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning and Community Service Studies is home to the Egan Office for Urban Education and Community Partnerships and the Asset-Based Community Development Institute. The center is nationally recognized and supports over 3,500 service-learning student placements a year.
DePaul’s 15 intercollegiate men’s and women’s athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division I, BIG EAST Conference. In 2018, the women’s basketball team marked its 17th consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament. Numerous DePaul teams have claimed BIG EAST Team Academic Excellence Awards in recent years.
This year’s graduates and DePaul’s more than 186,000 living alumni are linked by more than their degrees. DePaul’s graduates have succeeded in a learning environment that values both academic achievement and community responsibility—values that will remain with them throughout their lives as they carry on the heritage of St. Vincent de Paul.
ABOUT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
DePaul University’s College of Law has helped set the standard for legal education in the United States since its establishment in 1912. Its rich history of quality education, access and diversity has long set it apart.
DePaul was among the first law schools in Illinois to admit historically excluded groups, such as female and Jewish students. It also was among the first to introduce such educational innovations as the study of negotiation techniques and courses in international criminal law and pretrial skills. Since 1992, the school has been a member of the Order of the Coif, a prestigious national law school honor society.
Learning through experience is a defining characteristic of the college. The law school offers students an array of experiential learning opportunities including the Third Year in Practice program, the Externship program, trial advocacy and dispute resolution coursework, and eight legal clinics. DePaul law students also gain a global perspective by participating in programs that take them to countries such as Argentina, Austria, Costa Rica, Cuba, Germany and Spain to study other legal systems and gain real-life legal experience.
The College of Law provides students with a range of full-time and part-time educational opportunities. In addition to the traditional Juris Doctor (JD) program, it offers seven dual-degree programs, including a BA/JD 3+3 program with the College of Communication and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, a JD/MBA with the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, a JD/MS in public service management, a JD/MA in international studies and a JD/MS in computer science technology. Students interested in concentrated professional study may choose from 11 JD certificate programs in areas that include public interest law, criminal law, international and comparative law, family law, business law, tax law, health law and intellectual property. JD students and law graduates also can earn specialized Master of Laws (LLM) degrees in health law, tax law, international law and intellectual property, and foreign law graduates can pursue a general LLM in U.S. legal studies. Professionals looking to enhance their legal knowledge, but not seeking to practice law, can earn a Master of Jurisprudence (MJ).
The law faculty consists of 39 full-time educators who are leading scholars, devoted teachers, as well as accomplished corporate, civil and public interest lawyers. They tackle the complex social and policy implications inherent in the law and probe the law from its theoretical to its most realistic aspects. They also take great pride in their ability to challenge and enlighten students through a collaborative learning process. As a result, students gain a broad and deep perspective on legal issues, learning how to problem-solve and impact the future of individuals, organizations and communities.
The College of Law has more than 15,000 living alumni who are highly skilled, committed and vigorous leaders of the bar, bench and business. They include managing partners of dozens of major law firms, chief executive officers and general counsel in a number of well-known national and international corporations, and lead attorneys in major nonprofit organizations. Alumni also include numerous state and federal judges; many municipal, county and state leaders; and three Chicago mayors.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF LAW
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CANDiDATES FOR DEGREES Jennifer Rosato Perea, DeanCandidates’ names announced by Benjamin Alba, Director of Academic Success
MASTER OF JURiSPRUDENCE iN CRiMiNAL LAW
Mohammed Ahmed
Michelene A. Alexa
Isaura Carmona
Jeffrey J. Cepeda
Tracy L. Davies
John C. Dineen
Tracey A. Edwards
Nichole M. Garfield
Gideon Wilde Gonzales
Brian W. Graham
Michelle Hodges
Amin Jessani
Christopher A. Kooistra
Raymond S. Micetich
Edward Moser
Kristopher Mroczkowski
Cynthia Nichols
Kathie M. Park
Odette J. Sandifer
Jonathan E. Shortall
Rebecca A. Thuestad
John F. Ventrella
Gary L. Williams
MASTER OF JURiSPRUDENCE iN PUBLiC iNTEREST LAW
Paul H. Pearson
Mayra Salgado
MASTER OF JURiSPRUDENCE iN HEALTH LAW
Larry J. Maturin
Ian P. Rios
Tasha L. Williams
MASTER OF JURiSPRUDENCE iN HEALTH CARE COMPLiANCE
Mikayla L. Rickord
MASTER OF LAWS iN iNTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Mariana Basalo Paris
Jiamao Wang
MASTER OF LAWS iN iNTERNATiONAL LAW/ iNTERNATiONAL HUMAN RiGHTS LAW & POLiCY AND CRiMiNAL JUSTiCE
Pinal M. Thakkar
MASTER OF LAWS iN iNTERNATiONAL LAW/ iNTERNATiONAL BUSiNESS, COMMERCiAL & TRADE LAW
Prawpond Beranek
Izedeen AlRabba
Federico Perez-Crespo Vinader
MASTER OF LAWS iN iNTERNATiONAL LAW/ iNTERNATiONAL CULTURAL HERiTAGE LAW
Betina Schlossberg
MASTER OF LAWS iN U.S. LEGAL STUDiES
Oreoluwa Obiajulu Adenle
Inigo Bernaldo de Quiros
Polina Petrova
JURiS DOCTOR/MASTER OF BUSiNESS ADMiNiSTRATiON
Joshua Bernstein
Carter A. Goetz
JURiS DOCTOR/ MASTER OF LAWS iN iNTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Isaku M. Begert
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Ann Claire WilliamsRetired Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and Of Counsel at Jones Day
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Judge Ann Claire Williams holds an important place in history as the first woman of color to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and to be appointed by Chief Justices of the United States Supreme Court to three significant leadership positions in the federal judiciary. Throughout her distinguished career, Williams has been a devoted public servant, effectively promoting justice and the rule of law in the United States and around the world, particularly in Africa.
Williams began her career teaching music and third grade at inner-city schools in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. She obtained her master’s degree from the University of Michigan and then decided to pursue her law degree at the University of Notre Dame.
After graduation, Williams clerked for Judge Robert A. Sprecher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the same court to which she would ultimately be appointed. Following her clerkship, Williams became an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) and the first woman of color to serve as a Deputy Chief and Chief of a Criminal Division in the Chicago office.
In 1985, after serving as the Midwest chief of a new nationwide narcotics initiative, she was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, making her the first woman of color to serve on a district court in the 7th Circuit. In 1999, President Bill Clinton’s nomination made her the first and only judge of color to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and the third woman of color to serve on any federal circuit court.
In the midst of her professional success, Williams has led a number of local and national initiatives to expand access to legal education and resources for women and minorities. These efforts include being the founder of Just the Beginning—A Pipeline Organization, which creates programs for students of color and low-income backgrounds from middle school through law school to equip them with the tools to pursue legal and judicial careers. She also co-founded the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago and Minority Legal Education Resources, Inc., whose classes are now housed at the DePaul College of Law, and created the two-year public interest law fellowship for Equal Justice Works.
Internationally, Williams has devoted herself to training judges and lawyers worldwide. Over the last two decades, she has partnered with judiciaries, attorneys, NGOs, and the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of State to lead training programs in Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda on topics such as domestic and gender violence, human and wildlife trafficking, judicial ethics and opinion writing, civil and criminal case management, alternative dispute resolution, and trial and appellate advocacy. Today, Williams continues her international work leading the law firm Jones Day’s efforts in advancing the rule of law in Africa.
Williams, a lifelong educator, never forgot the importance of teaching the next generation of lawyers. While working as an AUSA, she taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor and lecturer at Northwestern University School of Law and John Marshall Law School. Later, as a judge, she continued teaching trial advocacy at Chicago-area law schools and Harvard Law School.
In her free time, Williams serves on the Board of Directors of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the University of Notre Dame, Equal Justice Works, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, iCivics, the Weinstein International Foundation, and Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry.
Williams’ numerous accolades and awards are a testament to her contributions to the legal profession and the administration of justice. She received the American Judicature Society’s 28th Annual Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award, which honors U.S. federal judges “whose careers have been exemplary, measured by their significant contributions to the administration of justice, the advancement of the rule of law, and the improvement of society as a whole.” She also has received the American Bar Association’s Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, the Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession’s Spirit of Excellence Award, and the National Bar Association’s Gertrude E. Rush Award, to name a few. Williams also has been recognized locally as the Chicago Lawyer Person of the Year, was listed as one of Chicago’s 100 Most Influential and Powerful Women by both Crain’s magazine and the Chicago Sun-Times, and was inducted into the Cook County Bar Association Hall of Fame.
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JURiS DOCTOR
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Meghan M. Martine
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Maureen S. McCabe
Elizabeth A. McHugh
Kaleigh L. McManus
Madison T. Meadors
Robyn J. Meister
Ryan Joseph Melson
Emma Melton
Susan G. Meyer
Alexandria M. Miceli
Emily A. Miller
Meredith C. Mittelbrun
Saifuddin Mohammed
Sophia F. Monti
Mandi C. Moreland
Elena B. Morgan
Bradley R. Morley
Adrienne P. Moss
Konya Lafferty Moss
Sarah C. Mounger
Chelsea Madeline Murray
Stephanie R. Musser
Nyra H. Naheedy
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Megan C. Newcomer
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Hollin E. Nies
Cooper J. Nolan
Ryan M. Nolan
Adriana Urszula Noworolnik
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Ayesha P. Patel
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Alexander C. Pino
Paul Piro
Hanna Pluta
Eric M. Prechtel
Jonathan M. Priest
Bernard T. Puglisi
Alyssa M. Pullara
Brianna L. Pursell
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Pamela A. Rangel
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Xiao Yang Wang
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Brandon C. Weber
Elizabeth J. Wermuth
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THE ViNCENTiAN CHARACTERDePaul, a Catholic, Vincentian and urban university, takes its name from Saint Vincent de Paul. The religious community founded by Saint Vincent, commonly known as Vincentians, established the university and endowed it with a distinctive spirit: to foster in higher education a deep respect for the God-given dignity of all persons, especially the materially, culturally and spiritually deprived, and to instill in educated persons a dedication to the service of others. The women and men of DePaul have retained this spirit as a highly valued heritage and a vital influence in every succeeding generation of the university’s development.
SAiNT ViNCENT DE PAULSaint Vincent de Paul (1581–1660), for whom the university is named, lived in seventeenth century France. He was a compassionate and deeply spiritual priest who dedicated his life to serving the poor. He founded the Congregation of the Mission, commonly known as the Vincentians. This is the Roman Catholic religious community that established and continues to sponsor DePaul University.
Vincent brought together and inspired groups of like-minded women and men to join him in addressing the needs of the
poor and the reasons for their poverty and marginalization.
Vincent was also a man of wisdom who believed in the power of education to transform the world
for the better. He believed in the sacredness of life and the God-given
dignity and inestimable value for each human person. He is aptly known as
the “Apostle of Charity.”
THE COAT OF ARMSThe main section of the shield consists of nine panes forming a heraldic cross, the symbol of the Christian faith. The center pane holds a heart, which represents Saint Vincent de Paul, for whom the university is named. Because he spent his life in the service of God and people, especially the poor, Saint Vincent is considered to be the Apostle of Charity. The pane above the heart holds a crescent symbolizing Mary, the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States.
The upper section contains a fleur-de-lis, symbol of France, Vincent’s homeland. Three are shown, representing the Trinity. This section also carries two symbols of Chicago. A line suggestive of the wall of a fort represents Fort Dearborn. The phoenix rising from the flames atop the shield is both a symbol of the Resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of the City of Chicago after the Great Fire of 1871.
The inscription 1898 refers to the year DePaul was first chartered by the State of Illinois as St. Vincent’s College. In 1907 a new charter was granted in the name of DePaul University.
The motto of DePaul University, “Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi,” is taken from the biblical book of Proverbs (4:11) and is translated “I will show you the way of wisdom.”
THE TREE OF WiSDOMThe symbol expresses the university’s integration of education and religion by combining the forms of a tree and a cross. Central to the symbol is a modified cruciform, suggestive of the Catholic roots of the university. This cruciform is also expressive of the
human form, with arms uplifted and outstretched to give spirit and life to the environment. The figure stands erect and balanced suggesting a strength of knowledge and values.
Viewing the symbol as a single unit, one sees our “Tree of Wisdom” resting firmly on the ground, with its square base and raised limbs in symmetry. It has age and fullness in its trunk and limbs, suggesting tradition; and youth and simplicity in its internal negative spaces, representing leaf forms suggestive of sapling growth.
Typographically, the symbol incorporates and combines the lower case letterforms d, p and u. The “u” form extending upward from the trunk is a true arc, a section of a perfect circle. Its position relative to the figure represents support, rather than containment, just as the university supports the human spirit in the pursuit of knowledge and the deepening of religious values.
THE DEPAUL UNiVERSiTY MACEDePaul University has created, as part of its permanent institutional academic regalia, a university mace. The mace was commissioned by the Office of Mission and Values.
Originally used as a weapon in medieval warfare, the mace has been used ceremonially since the 12th century. Traditionally bearing coats of arms or other heraldic images, the mace was borne in procession—always on the right shoulder—as a symbol of civil, ecclesiastical and academic authority and jurisdiction.
Designed by the renowned liturgical artist Joseph Luiz Rameriz of Axis Mundi Studios in Chicago, the DePaul University mace has been hand-crafted utilizing the finest materials and the talents of crafts-persons on two continents. The silversmith for the work was Huseyin Baykal, a distinguished Turkish artist. The silver work of the mace is called repoussage. It is a process of beating sheets of silver on dense beds of tar. The silversmith taps the silver thousands of times with steel punches to bring forth the intricacies of the envisioned design.
Measuring approximately 48 inches long, the mace is made of hand-turned yew wood. Covering the yew wood are twining silver rose stems and buds symbolizing the passage of time and the renewal of life.
Surmounting the mace is a phoenix from the university’s coat of arms. The phoenix rising from the flames is both a symbol of the Resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of the city of Chicago after the Great Fire of 1871. Also at the top of the mace are enameled pendants of hearts and the crescent moon. These symbols are also taken from the coat of arms. The heart represents Saint Vincent de Paul. The crescent symbolizes Mary, the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States.
ACADEMiC DRESSThe tradition of academic dress dates back to the Middle Ages, when gowns were a common form of attire in early European universities. Since those universities were founded by the church, students were required to wear the prescribed gowns at all times. They represent an adaptation of the cape or mantle worn by religious dignitaries in processions.
The traditional color of academic gowns has been black, but over the years, other colors and styles were adopted. In 1896, the colleges and universities of the United States adopted a uniform code governing academic dress.
The style of gown varies according to the academic degree awarded. The color of the lining of the hood indicates the college or university of the wearer’s degree.
For graduates of DePaul University, sky blue with a red chevron is used. The border of the hood is trimmed in a color indicating the field of study. Below is a list of the most common academic colors.
White . . . Arts and Letters Scarlet . . . Theology Purple . . . Law Green . . . Medicine Dark Blue . . . Philosophy Yellow . . . Science Brown . . . Architecture and the Fine Arts Pink . . . Music Lilac . . . Dentistry Orange . . . Engineering Olive . . . Pharmacy Light Brown . . . Business Lemon Yellow . . . Library Science Light Blue . . . Education Peacock Blue . . . International Affairs Citron Yellow . . . Social Work Cardinal . . . Journalism
THE DEPAUL UNiVERSiTY BANNERSDePaul University and each of its 10 colleges and schools have a distinctive heraldic banner. These banners play a prominent ceremonial role in the university’s commencement ceremonies.
The university banner features DePaul’s colors, red and blue. The interrelationship between the university and the city is illustrated by the skyline motif.
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Academic Color: PurpleThe double-reversed chevrons illustrate the
traditional scales of justice associated with the field of jurisprudence.
OFFiCERS OF THE UNiVERSiTY
A. Gabriel Esteban, PresidentRev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., ChancellorRev. John T. Richardson, C.M., Chancellor EmeritusMarten L. denBoer, ProvostSalma Ghanem, Acting ProvostJeff J. Bethke, Executive Vice President Rev. Edward R. Udovic, C.M., Secretary of the University
ACADEMiC DEANS
Ronald Caltabiano, School of MusicJohn Culbert, The Theatre SchoolMisty M. Johanson, Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of BusinessDorothy Kozlowski, Interim Dean, College of Science and HealthDavid Miller, College of Computing and Digital MediaAlexandra G. Murphy, Interim Dean, College of CommunicationDon Opitz, Interim Dean, School for New LearningJennifer L. Rosato Perea, College of LawGuillermo Vásquez de Velasco, College of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesPaul Zionts, College of Education
ADMiNiSTRATiVE OFFiCERS
Dan Allen, Vice President for AdvancementErin Archer, Treasurer Linda Blakley, Vice President for Public Relations and CommunicationsRobert Janis, Vice President for Facility OperationsDavid H. Kalsbeek, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and MarketingBob I. McCormick, Vice President for Information ServicesElizabeth F. Ortiz, Vice President for Institutional Diversity and EquityJosé D. Padilla, Vice President and General CounselJean Lenti Ponsetto, Athletics Director Sherri Sidler, Vice President for Finance | ControllerStephanie Smith, Vice President for Human ResourcesSteve Stoute, Chief of Staff Rev. Edward R. Udovic, C.M., Vice President for University Mission and MinistryGene Zdziarski, Vice President for Student Affairs
BOARD OF TRUSTEESJames T. Ryan III, Chair
Lori Holland, Vice ChairJoseph Adams
Peter C. ArgianasKaren M. AtwoodGerald A. Beeson
Biff S. BowmanJohn L. Brennan
Sebastian S. CualopingMary A. Dempsey
A. Gabriel EstebanTherese Fauerbach
Sr. Margaret M. Fitzpatrick, S.C.Ezequiel Flores
Sasha L. GerritsonChester A. Gougis
Judith P. GreffinHarry J. Harczak
Donald E. HellerRoberto R. Herencia
Stacy R. JaniakTimothy P. KnightWilliam P. Kusack
Demetrios G. LogothetisRev. James J. Maher, C.M.
Joseph R. MarbachCarla R. Michelotti
Anne R. PramaggioreRev. Mark S. Pranaitis, C.M.
Larry R. Rogers, Sr.George L. Ruff
Jessica SarowitzKristi Savacool
Michael ScudderJohn Sheehy
Joseph Skender Donna Thompson
Renee Togher Daniel C. Ustian
Very Rev. Raymond A. Van Dorpe, C.M. Dia S. Weil
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