With the start of the All for DePaul Virtual Fun Run just a day away, we put together some DePaul-themed running routes for you to complete your run! See below for 5k, 10k, and half marathon routes between DePaul landmarks and iconic spots in the city!
Alumni Game Night
(Photo: DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) DePaul's Game Design programs in the College of Computing and Digital Media are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. It's no surprise, then, that Game Design alumni have gone on to make innovative games across multiple platforms both independently and with major studios. We put together a list of... Continue Reading →
Creative Writing: The Basics of Storytelling
https://youtu.be/zmu6YEvgSsg This workshop will introduce alumni to the core elements of effective storytelling, including scene, character, tension and narrative structure, as well as to the creative writing process. Join Dr. Morano, Professor and Chair of the English Department within DePaul's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, as she leads short writing exercises that will... Continue Reading →
Alumni Experts: Becoming A “P.O.E.T.” with Shanara Sanders (BUS ’01)
This week, Shanara Sanders (BUS '01) shows us how poetry can be an agent of change or a method of self-reflection, and offers some writing exercises to help you get started with your own writing. We hope you enjoy this lesson—let us know using the hashtag #DPUAlumniExperts!
Streamin’ Demons: Alumni Streaming Guide, Part 3
If you're anything like us, every time you see P.J. Byrne (THE '97) pop up in Wolf of Wall Street or Big Little Lies, you nudge the person next to you and whisper, "Psst... did you know he went to DePaul?" That's why we created Streamin' Demons, a handy guide to help you stream all the shows and movies out there featuring the work of DePaul alumni. The final installment features The Handmaid's Tale, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gilmore Girls and more!
Introducing… Alumni Authors!
Whether you want to expand your horizons through a deep exploration of a thought-provoking topic or need an escape to an imaginary world near or far, it's impossible to beat curling up with a good book. That's why we put together a readling list featuring books by alumni authors—add them to your own reading list and let us know what you think!
Alumni Experts: Cooking Arroz Caldo with Vanessa Cadavillo (LAS ’16)
This week, Vanessa Cadavillo (LAS '16) offers a Filipino cooking lesson, showing us how to make arroz caldo, a savory rice porridge and delicious comfort food. We hope you enjoy this lesson—let us know using the hashtag #DPUAlumniExperts!
Alumni Experts: A Cocktails Crash Course with Jessie Crawford (CMN ’14)
This week, Jessie Crawford (CMN ’14), co-owner and founder of Aged & Infused, an alcohol infusion kit maker, walks us through how to whip up the perfect Old Fashioned.
Wines Yesterday and Today: History and Tasting Tips
A good glass of wine can make the day a bit brighter. Join Clara Orban, PhD and certified sommelier, in a special recorded webinar about wine. We'll explore a bit about wine's history, especially with some information about wine as medicine through the ages. We'll then talk about how to compare and contrast wines with... Continue Reading →