DePauw News

Putnam County Relay For Life Receives National Award, Sets 2012 Goal

Putnam County Relay For Life has been recognized by the American Cancer Society as one of the top ten events in the nation for per capita fundarising. The 2011 event took place April 30 - May 1 and brought in more than $126,000 in contributions. Dick Shuck, director of business services at DePauw, was presented with a plaque earlier this week at the kick-off breakfast for this spring's fundraiser.

Simpson Chapel, Named for University's First President, to be Rededicated in DC Next Week

Simpson Memorial Chapel, which is located in the United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C., and is named after the first president of what is today known as DePauw University, will be rededicated in a service next Wednesday, February 15, in the nation's capital.

Bill Tobin Appointed to Greencastle School Board

Bill Tobin, director of institutional research at DePauw University, is the newest member of the Greencastle School Board. A story in today's Banner-Graphic reports that Dr. Tobin was appointed at last night's meeting and brings to the board "a new resource in its efforts to interpret the mountains of ever-changing data a school corporation must process."

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Joseph Schwantner Here for 'Music of the 21st Century', February 15 - 19

Known for his dramatic and unique style and as a gifted orchestral colorist, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner will be on the DePauw University campus from Wednesday, February 16, through Sunday, February 19, as the 2012 guest composer for "Music of the 21st Century." The five-day residency will include a wide variety of activities, including classroom discussions with Schwantner, all of which are open to the public.

Tigers Fall Victim to Denison's Hot Shooting and Rebounding

Visiting Denison shot 61 percent in the second half and hit 6-of-9 shots from beyond the arc over the final 20 minutes and handed DePauw a 78-69 North Coast Athletic Conference defeat

Senior is National Semifinalist at Theatre Festival

Joan Catherine “ J.C.” Pankratz ’12 is a national semifinalist as a result of a one-act play competition that took place in January at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region III.

Student-Created Museum Exhibit Celebrates 175 Years of DePauw History

An article in today's Banner-Graphic previews next week's (Thursday, February 16) opening of a new Putnam County Museum exhibit which celebrates DePauw's 175th anniversary.

Elizabeth Thompson '05 Joins Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Elizabeth Anne Thompson, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the Chicago-based law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP as an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice Group.

Newspaper Notes Junior's Internship in Berlin

"I really love the fields of business and economics" says DePauw University junior Adam Weaver. An economics and German major, Weaver is spending this semester in Berlin, where he is interning for the European office of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee, Here Next Week, Launches Peace Foundation

Leymah Gbowee, the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient who will visit DePauw University next week, "on Monday launched a peace foundation in her country Liberia aimed at lifting young girls out of social squalor and giving them life skills," notes an AFP report.

Junior, Studying in Middle East, Featured in Hometown Newspaper

"In search of understanding a culture that many of us may know little about, 20-year-old Janelle Thixton traveled across the world to satisfy her curious mind," begins an article on a DePauw University junior published today in Indiana's Salem Leader.

Vernon Jordan '57 Presents First 175th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecture on February 19

In conjunction with the celebration of its 175th anniversary -- which began January 10 and continues for eighteen months -- DePauw University will welcome back Vernon Jordan to deliver the first of what will be a series of speeches by DePauw alumni.

Prof. Bert Barreto Discusses NFL's Business Model with BBC

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's comments that the league's business model "combines socialism with capitalism" are examined in a BBC report which includes analysis from Humberto Barreto, Elizabeth P. Allen Distinguished University Professor and professor of economics and management at DePauw University.

Ali Ross Named NCAC Player of the Week

DePauw sophomore guard Ali Ross has been named the North Coast Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for her performances in the Tigers' three wins last week

Nicole Rossillo Named NCAC Swimming & Diving Athlete of the Week

DePauw junior Nicole Rossillo was named the North Coast Athletic Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Athlete of the Week after her performances on February 3 against Rose-Hulman