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1997

Jan 12, 1997

Founding Member Of Amnesty International Will Speak At DePaul University Jan. 14

David Hinkley, one of the founding members of the Nobel Prize-winning human rights organization Amnesty International, will discuss the history of... More

Jan 14, 1997

The Theatre School Showcase Presents Tony Kushner's Compelling Drama A Bright Room Called Day February 6-16

The Theatre School Showcase, DePaul University, presents A... More

Jan 21, 1997

DePaul Educator Says Spirituality Is Important In Early Childhood Development and Should Not Be Ignored

Barbara Kimes Myers, author of "Young Children and Spirituality," believes the spiritual life of children should be addressed in all early childh... More

Jan 23, 1997

Black History Month Music and Poetry Event at DePaul to Feature Premier of "Sermon of the Middle-Aged Revolutionary Spider" Work

In celebration of Black History Month, DePaul University will present the premiere of "Sermon of the Middle-Aged Revolutionary Spider," a new com... More

Jan 27, 1997

DePaul Now Offers Negotiation and Mediation Training to Attorneys

DePaul University's new Dispute Resolution Center has begun offering classes in negotiation and mediation training for attorneys.

The c... More

Jan 27, 1997

DePaul Offers Businesses Negotiation/Mediation Certificate Training On-site

DePaul University has opened a Dispute Resolution Center, which is offering customized certificate training programs in mediation and negotiation... More

Jan 28, 1997

DePaul Institute Publishes Study on the Cost of Establishing A Permanent International Criminal Court

For the first time a study has been conducted on the cost of operating a permanent International Criminal Court (ICC) presently being planned by ... More

Jan 28, 1997

DePaul Institute Receives Grant to Continue Ongoing Study on Limiting Mideast Weapons of Mass Destruction

DePaul University's Internation Human Rights Law Institute has received a one-year $75,000 ... More

Jan 29, 1997

DePaul's School for New Learning to Celebrate Women's History Month

DePaul University's School for New Learning (SNL) Alumni Board and the Chicago Cultural Cente... More

Jan 30, 1997

DePaul University Signs Lease to Locate New Campus Along I-88

DePaul University has finalized an agreement to open a state-of-the-art, full-service campus along the I-88 high-tech corridor in Naperville and ... More

Feb 03, 1997

DePaul Law Professor Lauds ABA Death Penalty Stance, But Says It Doesn't Go Far Enough

DePaul University College of Law Associate Professor Leonard Cavise applauded the decision of... More

Feb 04, 1997

James Moody and the DePaul Jazz Ensemble to Perform at the Annual "Jazz is for Lovers" Concert March 1

Saxophonist and flutist James Moody, who gained fame with Dizzy Gillespie's big band and combo, will perform with the DePaul University Jazz Ense... More

Feb 07, 1997

The Chicago String Quartet Will Perform Music by DePaul Alumnus George Perle, Who Will Attend March 3 DePaul Concert Hall Performance

The Chicago String Quartet, in residence at DePaul University, will perform Quartet No. 5 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and DePaul alumnus G... More

Feb 08, 1997

DePaul's School Achievement Structure Has Positive Impact on Chicago Public School Scores

DePaul University School of Education's School Achievement Structure (SAS) has registered signif... More

Feb 15, 1997

The Rev. Ralph C. Pansza, C.M., 55, Religious Superior of the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers Community, Died Feb. 14

The Rev. Ralph C. Pansza, C.M., religious superior of the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers community on Kenmore Avenue and the associate vice pres... More

Feb 18, 1997

Attorneys in Religious Freedom Case Visit DePaul Following Their Arguments Before the U.S. Supreme Court

Two religious freedom scholars, who will be arguing religious freedom versus governmental rights before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, will... More

Feb 19, 1997

DePaul Psychologist Says Television's New Rating System Still Needs the Parental Touch to Guide Children's Viewing Habits

DePaul University psychologist Leonard Jason said despite the new industry ratings for kids' television, parents still need to monitor their child... More

Feb 20, 1997

Texas Legal Scholar in U. S. Supreme Court Case on the Power of Congress to Define Religious Liberty to Speak at DePaul Forum

Douglas Laycock, the Alice McKean Young Regents Chair in Law at the University of Texas in Austin, will deliver DePaul University ... More

Feb 21, 1997

DePaul University Professor Develops Computer Program That Talks and Responds to Situations Involving Human Emotions

An assistant professor at DePaul University has developed computer software that talks with people and responds with a variety of emotions, inclu... More

Feb 28, 1997

70 Years of American Color Prints to be Displayed at DePaul University's Art Gallery This Spring

Rare, small edition prints representing the history of fine art color printing in America will be the featured attraction at the DePaul Universit... More

Feb 28, 1997

DePaul University Cornerstone Campaign Surpasses $100 Million Goal

Thousands of DePaul University alumni and friends, along with business and civic leaders, corporations and foundations answered DePaul's challeng... More

Mar 04, 1997

Chicago Playworks Presents Natalie Babbitt's Celebrated Tale Tuck Everlasting, Adapted by Mark Frattaroli, April 1-May 24

Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences presents TUCK EVERLASTING, adapted from More

Mar 05, 1997

DePaul University's Part-Time MBA Program Ranked Among the Top Ten in U.S. News & World Report's 1997 Graduate School Rankings

For the third consecutive year, DePaul University's part-time MBA program has been ranked among the top ten in the nation in ... More

Mar 07, 1997

DePaul Law Professor Writes Groundbreaking Book on Opening Up Aviation Ownership for the Next Century

Brian Havel, DePaul University College of Law professor, says in a new book that it is time to allow fore... More

Mar 07, 1997

DePaul's International Human Rights Law Institute To Host Washington Conference On Curbing Impunity on International Crime

DePaul University College of Law's More

Mar 10, 1997

DePaul Richardson Library to Exhibit Czech-Slovak Art

DePaul University's John T. Richardson Library, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave., will host an exhibit of contempora... More

Mar 11, 1997

DePaul University And International Bank Of Asia Launch MBA Program

DePaul University and the International Bank of Asia (IBA) have signed an agreement to conduct a Master of Business Admin... More

Mar 11, 1997

The DePaul Symphony Orchestra, Combs, DeRoche and Yeh Will Debut a New Composition by George Flynn on April 16

The DePaul Symphony Orchestra will present the world premiere of "Density of Memory," a commissioned work for clarinet trio and or... More

Mar 12, 1997

Japanese Language Students at DePaul Practice Conversation Skills with E-mail "Pen Pals" in Japan

Advanced Japanese language students at DePaul University don't have to go any further than a campus ... More

Mar 12, 1997

DePaul Students Turn Term Papers into Cyberspace Museum

College students spend many hours researching, writing and editing their term papers. Yet, their work is often seen by only one other person -- t... More

Mar 12, 1997

MAHA Links Hispanic Business Students With Mentors

When DePaul University Junior Oscar Villarreal has questions about his career, he knows he can always count on his mentor Raymond Soto, a consult... More

Mar 14, 1997

DePaul University to Examine Contingency Fees in Third Annual Clifford Tort Law Seminar

DePaul's College of Law will examine the role of contingency fees in the legal practice in a two-day sem... More

Mar 17, 1997

DePaul's Center for Urban Education to Host "Kids to College"

DePaul University's Center for Urban Education will join four other Chicago area colleges and ... More

Mar 18, 1997

Minnesota Legal Scholar Named Annual DePaul Church/State Lecturer

Suzanna Sherry, the Earl R. Larson Professor of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law at the University of Minnesota Law School, will deliver the ... More

Mar 18, 1997

DePaul Dean to Observe 50th Anniversary in Education

Barbara Sizemore, dean of DePaul University's School of Educa... More

Mar 19, 1997

The Theatre School, DePaul University, To Honor Outstanding Artists at 9th Annual "Awards for Excellence in the Arts" Gala on May 2

Theatre Students Benefit from Monies Raised for Scholarship Fund

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Mar 21, 1997

Dental Fillings Causing Environmental and Health Problems Article in Spring DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

The environmental and health impact of using mercury in dental fillings is examined by Todd Miller in the spring issue of the DePaul Journal of H... More

Mar 24, 1997

The Theatre School Showcase Presents Luigi Pirandello's Classic Six Characters In Search of an Author April 17-27

The Theatre School Showcase, DePaul University, presents S... More

Mar 25, 1997

DePaul Finds Sherlock Holmes Appeals to Adult Students

"A lot of adult learners have been harassed by the humanities," said Warren Scheideman, who has been on the faculty of DePaul University's More

Mar 31, 1997

DePaul University College of Law Names New Dean

Native Chicagoan Teree E. Foster, professor and dean of the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, has been named the dean of DeP... More

Apr 02, 1997

DePaul Sociologist Examines California Doctors' Union As Model for the Nation

Grace Budrys, DePaul University sociology professor, analyzes the formation of a San Francisco-bas... More

Apr 02, 1997

DePaul University Experts Available to Discuss Income Tax Issues

DePaul Professor Offers Tax Tips for Self-Employed People

Self-employed people who launched home businesses last year may be elig... More

Apr 03, 1997

Chicago String Quartet to Play New Program Featuring Stravinsky, Schubert and Haydn at April 14 Concert

The Chicago String Quartet, in residence at DePaul University, has changed the program for its 14th concert. The quartet -- violinists Joseph Gen... More

Apr 04, 1997

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley Among Those To Be Honored By DePaul

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is among the DePaul University College of Law graduates to be honored a... More

Apr 04, 1997

DePaul University Appoints David H. Kalsbeek As Vice President of Enrollment Management

David H. Kalsbeek, who has led enrollment management programs at Xavier University in Cincinnati and St. Louis University, has been appointed vic... More

Apr 07, 1997

The Theatre School Showcase Presents The Contemporary Drama Sleep Deprivation Chamber April 23 -- May 2

The Theatre School Showcase, DePaul University, presents the contemporary drama SLEEP DEPRIVATION CHAMBER, by Adam P. Kennedy and Ad... More

Apr 09, 1997

DePaul to Host Spring Alumni Seminar on Commercial Law

DePaul University College of Law's 1997 Spring Alumni Seminar will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., May 6, in Room 8005 of the DePaul Center, 1 ... More

Apr 09, 1997

DePaul Expert Urges Senate to Ratify Chemical Weapons Ban Treaty

DePaul University's Barry Kellman, professor of law and recognized expert on the legal aspects of the Che... More

Apr 09, 1997

Mayor Daley to Present Scholarships to DePaul Students

Mayor Richard M. Daley will present scholarships to 26 Chicago students attending DePaul University during a ceremony for The Mayor's Leadership ... More

Apr 14, 1997

NASA Astronaut to Speak at Minority Science Conference on April 25

One of America's newest astronauts, Major Michael Anderson, will give a motivational speech to 150 minority students from 18 colleges and univers... More

Apr 14, 1997

Kristine Thatcher Awarded $5,000 Cunningham Prize for Playwriting

John Ransford Watts, dean of The Theatre... More

Apr 15, 1997

Former Banker Changes Career at DePaul's School of Education

Maybe it was being downsized after the sale of the former Continental Bank and recognizing the signs, but James Shrigley, longtime b... More

Apr 15, 1997

DePaul Women's Center to Host Seminar on Women and Spirituality

DePaul University Women's Center will sponsor a conference titled "Women and Spirituality: Embracing Self and Community Through Diverse Pers... More

Apr 18, 1997

Professor Reaches Guatemalan Lawyers Courtroom Argument Procedure as Part of Ongoing DePaul Project in Latin America

DePaul University College of Law's More

Apr 18, 1997

DePaul's Annual Public Services Lecture to be Presented by MacArthur Foundation President Adele Simmons in May

Adele Simmons, president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, will discuss the future of public service during DePaul University... More

Apr 21, 1997

Cliff Colnot Named Director of DePaul Symphony Orchestra

DePaul University's School of Music has appointed Chicago conductor, composer and commercial musician Cliff Colnot as conductor of the DePaul Sym... More

Apr 21, 1997

Chicago Bear and DePaul Student Dwayne Joseph to Give Stay-In-School Message at South Side Literacy Center

Chicago Bears Defensive Back Dwayne Joseph, who is also pursuing a master's degree in DePaul University's... More

Apr 25, 1997

The Theatre School Showcase Presents Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along May 15-25

The Theatre School Showcase, DePaul University, presents M... More

Apr 30, 1997

DePaul Human Rights Experts Urges President Clinton to Push for the Arrest of War Criminals in Former Yugoslavia

M. Cherif Bassiouni, DePaul University law professor and president of the DePaul College of Law More

Apr 30, 1997

The Rev. Bernard Fitzgerald, C.M., Former Assistant Dean at DePaul's College of Commerce, Died April 23

In the 1960s, DePaul University College of Commerce students were required to meet wit... More

May 05, 1997

DePaul University Names Fund-Raising Executive James K. Looney Vice President for Advancement

After a national search DePaul University has appointed James K. Looney, 52, of the Claremont University Center and Graduate School ... More

May 08, 1997

Ray Whittington Named Director Of DePaul University School Of Accountancy

Ray Whittington, the director of the School of Accountancy at San Diego State University, has been named director of DePaul University... More

May 12, 1997

Bennett Reimer, Author and Director of Northwestern's Music Education Doctorate Program Will Speak at DePaul's School of Music Commencement

Bennett Reimer, author of a widely read book on music education and director of Northwestern University’s music education doctorate ... More

May 12, 1997

Former State Supreme Court Justice to be Honored by DePaul

Former Illinois State Supreme Court Justice John J. Stamos will be made an honorary member of DePaul University ... More

May 12, 1997

DePaul's Center for Church/State Studies Award to Keating

Louis Keating, a 1952 College of Law graduate, has been named the recipient of the 1997 J... More

May 12, 1997

3Com Founder Robert Metcalfe, Former Labor Secretary Lynn Martin, Nobel Winner William Sharpe, and Educator Asa G. Hilliard, III, Will Be Among Those Honored at DePaul University's Commencement

Technology pioneer Robert W. Metcalfe, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin, economics Nobel Prize-winner William F. Sharpe an... More

May 12, 1997

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Elie Wiesel Among The Dignitaries To Speak At DePaul University Graduation Ceremonies in June

Elie Wiesel, winner of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize, will receive an honorary degree and will give a commencement address when more that 3,500 studen... More

May 13, 1997

High School Students Present Their Business Ideas May 22 as Finalists in DePaul's Entrepreneurship Contest

Nine high school students who dream of starting their own businesses will present their business ideas on May 22 at DePaul Universit... More

May 13, 1997

New Music DePaul, the professional contemporary music series sponsored by DePaul University's

Featured works include: "SemiBitterSuite," a mixed quartet composed by DePaul School of Music alumnus James Quinn; "... More

May 14, 1997

DePaul College of Law Graduation Scheduled for June 14

Peter B. Edelman, Georgetown University Law Center professor, will receive an honorary degree and give the commencement address as <... More

May 15, 1997

DePaul Legal Experts Closely Watching the Heiple Case

As a special committee of the Illinois state legislature prepares to report its findings today into charges against Illinois Supreme ... More

May 16, 1997

DePaul University to Host Information Sessions and Open Houses for Details on New Naperville Campus

DePaul University has begun a series of information sessions and open houses to share details on academic programs available at its n... More

May 16, 1997

DePaul to Offer Public Services Graduate Program at New Naperville Campus

In today's world, there's little difference between the knowledge and skills required to manage nonprofit and government agencies and... More

May 16, 1997

DePaul University Offers Advanced Nursing Degree Programs at New Naperville Campus

Rapid changes in the health care industry continue to fuel the national demand for highly qualified nurses. DePaul University has bee... More

May 16, 1997

DePaul University Offers Master of Arts in Writing Program at New Naperville Campus

If you're a current or prospective teacher and want to teach writing at the high school or college levels, DePaul University's More

May 19, 1997

Squeezed For Time, Business Professionals Seeking M.B.A. Degrees Find Weekend Programs Attractive

Odd work hours and a transfer out of state won’t keep Laura Stoner from earning her ... More

May 19, 1997

South Side Grandmother to Graduate from DePaul's School of Education in June and Wants to Help Kids in the Community

When Beverly Mosely-Wicks, 53, receives her diploma on June 14 from DePaul University’s ... More

May 21, 1997

DePaul College of Law Graduates to Head in Many Directions

When DePaul University College of Law graduates are awarded their diplomas June 14 their ... More

May 22, 1997

DePaul Legal Expert Questions Propriety of Military Sex Case

Len Cavise, DePaul University associate professor, questions whether or not the U.S. Air Force should be peeking throu... More

May 22, 1997

DePaul Processor Believes Religious Freedom Act Should Be Upheld

Steven Resnicoff, DePaul University College of LawMore

May 22, 1997

DePaul Human Rights Expert Says Moral Pressure Should Be Applied to China

As the Clinton Administration pushes for granting China Most Favored Nation’s (MFN) status in trading with the United... More

May 22, 1997

DePaul Office Seeks Additional Latino Job Applicants to Train for More Than 100 Vacancies

DePaul University’s Office of Applied Innovations (OAI) once again is issuing a call for Latino applicants for i... More

May 22, 1997

DePaul Professor Takes the American Disability Act to Courthouse

Howard Rubin, DePaul University College of Law Legal Clinic director, has begun a series ... More

May 22, 1997

DePaul Professor Believes Religious Freedom Act Should Be Upheld

Steven Resnicoff, DePaul University College of Law professor, believes that the United St... More

May 23, 1997

DePaul Office Seeks Additional Job Applicants to Train for More Than 100 Vacancies

DePaul University’s Office of Applied Innovations (OAI) once again is issuing a call for applicants for its Chic... More

May 29, 1997

DePaul's College of Commerce Offers the James L. Czech Scholarship

DePaul University is seeking applicants for the James L. Czech Scholarship, a new annual scholarship for undergraduat... More

May 29, 1997

DePaul Bankruptcy Expert Says Sears' Collection Policies Raise Interesting Legal Questions in June 5th Case

Steven Resnicoff, DePaul University College of LawMore

Jun 04, 1997

Local High School Girls Explore The Business World During DePaul University's "Camp Entrepreneur"

Twenty Chicago-area high school girls will be heading to camp at DePaul University this summer, not to study nature, ... More

Jun 11, 1997

Business People in Hong Kong Greet July 1 With Both Apprehension and Optimism, DePaul University Hong Kong MBA Professors Say

While resident and foreign business people in Hong Kong are apprehensive about new restrictions that will be imposed when China takes... More

Jun 12, 1997

Winning at DePaul Becomes Agenda for Pat Kennedy

Proven performance and the right mix of character and experience were the credentials that led DePaul University to select Florida State's Pat Ke... More

Jun 17, 1997

Chicago Police Officers Favor Retraining to Avoid Frequent Attacks on Officers, DePaul Study Says

Chicago police officers strongly favor periodic retraining in street survival tactics to deal more effectively with attacks on office... More

Jun 23, 1997

DePaul to Break Ground on $12 Million Science Facility; McGowan Charitable Fund Pledges $2.5 Million For Project

DePaul University will break ground June 30 on a $12 million biology and ... More

Jul 15, 1997

First Chicago NBD Donates $300,000 to DePaul University to Fund High-Tech Classroom for Business Students

First Chicago NBD has donated $300,000 to DePaul University to outfit a classroom in DePaul's Colleg... More

Jul 21, 1997

International Finance Managers Try Their Hand at Pit Trading in DePaul/CME Futures & Options Training Program

DePaul University business professors and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) traders will teach twenty finance professionals from international ma... More

Jul 25, 1997

DePaul University Offers Program to Train Future Leaders of Non-Profit Groups that Offer Hope and Assistance Around the Globe

DePaul students who decide to devote their careers to public service are discovering that need has no borders in a program that trains future lea... More

Jul 30, 1997

DePaul's Center for Professional Excellence Launches New Business Education Program for Managers of Small- and Medium-sized Companies
he Center for Professional Excellence at DePaul University's College of Commerce is launching a new... More

Aug 04, 1997

DePaul University Law Professor Available to Discuss Implications of Federal Tax Break Scholarship Program

The new federal tax break scholarship program that is expected to become law soon is poorly designed and will not give much help to low-income pe... More

Aug 05, 1997

DePaul Music Faculty Members and Former Students Arrange, Play Music for MGM/United Artists Movie "Hoodlum," Opening Aug. 29

The new MGM/United Artists' movie "Hoodlum" represents Chicago in more than just the scenes shot here for the film. Background music for the movie... More

Aug 06, 1997

Marketing Gumshoes Discover Hidden Customer Behaviors Through New Market Research Technique Called Customer Case Research

Businesses are discovering hidden markets for their products through a new market research technique called Customer Case Research. The new techni... More

Aug 07, 1997

DePaul Ranked Among Top 50 Universities for Bachelor Degrees Awarded to Hispanic and Asian Business Students

DePaul University is among the top 50 universities in the United States to award bachelor degrees in More

Aug 19, 1997

Father & Son Make Teaching Law A Family Affair At DePaul

Jack Beermann remembers the time he helped his father, attorney Miles Beermann, win a motion in front of a difficult judge. Jack, who was all of s... More

Aug 21, 1997

New Program Pairs World Travel with Public Service

Students who devote their careers to public service are discovering that need has no borders in a DePaul University program that trains future le... More

Aug 21, 1997

DePaul's Entrepreneurship Program is Ranked Among Top 25 in Nation in Success Magazine's "Best Business Schools for Entrepreneurs"

For the fourth year in a row, DePaul University's graduate entrepreneurship program has be... More

Aug 25, 1997

DePaul University Recognized by TIME Magazine as Finalist for College of the Year

DePaul University joined an elite group of seven schools cited by ... More

Aug 27, 1997

Beauty Salon Serves as Support System for Older Women, DePaul University Researcher Writes in New Book

When the mirror reflects wrinkles, weight gain and gray hair at a society valuing the young, where is an older woman to turn? A DePaul University... More

Aug 27, 1997

DePaul University's New Distributed Systems Master's Degree Prepares Students For Future Of Computing

Distributed systems--software systems that reside on more than one computer--have been around for decades, but their use has changed dramatically i... More

Aug 28, 1997

DePaul Discussion Group Includes Jewish Programs in 1997 Series

DePaul University's Renaissance Circle has scheduled two topics highlighting Jewish ... More

Sep 03, 1997

DePaul's International Human Rights Law Institute to Sponsor Italian Conference to Create Guidelines on War Crime Impunity

DePaul University College of Law's International Human R... More

Sep 10, 1997

Ray Meyer Resigns As Special Assistant to the President at DePaul

Ray Meyer, DePaul's men's basketball coach from 1942-84, has resigned his position as Special Assistant to DePaul University President, the Rev. ... More

Sep 22, 1997

The Theatre School, DePaul University, Announces 1997-98 Season

Peter Pan Opens The Theatre School Showcase and Chicago Playworks Subscripti... More

Sep 24, 1997

Senate IRS Hearings Will Not Demonstrate That the IRS is Unneccesary

Even if the Flat Tax Proposal Were Adopted, the IRS Would Be Needed, DePaul Professors Say

This week's three-day Senate he... More

Oct 01, 1997

Chicago Playworks and The Theatre School Showcase Seasons Open with Spectacular New Production of Peter Pan October 24-December 6
Ne... More

Oct 06, 1997

Prominent Political Figures from Jesse Jackson to Henry Hyde to Lecture at DePaul on How to Influence the Political Process
Ne... More

Nov 19, 1997

DePaul University Course Helps Students Take Control of Their Personal Finances