DePauw News

"Chastising the Media" Not a Wise Tactic for Presidents: Prof. Jeff McCall '76

"All presidents, of both parties, eventually tire of hearing critical news reports about their administrations," writes Jeff McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University, in the Indianapolis Star. "It can't be a surprise, then, that Barack Obama is part of the long chorus of presidents who have chastised the media."

Hoosiers Star Steve Hollar Profiled by Chicago ABC Affiliate

"One of the stars of the hot new movie Hoosiers has deep basketball roots in Indiana," reported John Drury tonight on Chicago ABC affiliate WLS-TV. DePauw University sophomore Steve Hollar portrays Rade, the rebel on a basketball team which is coached by Gene Hackman in the movie. "Tonight (Hollar) was on the courts for real in Chicago, competing with his college team in an NCAA tournament," noted the news anchor.

Prof. Bob Steele '69 Answers Ethical Question Posed to Magazine

In the March 2013 issue of Real Simple magazine, a reader asks, "A friend lent me money and said I could pay it back slowly. Then I received an unexpected inheritance. Must I tell her about it?"

Tigers Roll to 21-Point Win at Denison

DePauw led by as many as 28 in the first half at Denison and the hosts got no closer than 20 in the second half as the Tigers took a 77-56 North Coast Athletic Conference road victory

Award-Winning Poet & Essayist Danielle Cadena Deulen Here February 27

Poet and essayist Danielle Cadena Deulen, winner of the GLCA New Writers Award and the Miller Williams Arkansas Poetry Prize, will visit DePauw University on Wednesday, February 27.

Lawren Mills '01 One of Indy's 'Forty Under 40'

"For the past few years, the Statehouse has been almost a second home for Lawren Mills," reports the Indianapolis Business Journal, which lists the 2001 DePauw University graduate among its "Forty Under 40." It adds, "Now as an attorney and lobbyist for Ice Miller Strategies LLC, and prior to that as senior policy director and legislative director in Gov. Mitch Daniels’ administration, she is at the Statehouse throughout the session meeting with clients, lawmakers and sitting in committees."

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DePauw Opera Stages DeBat, Updated Version of Die Fledermaus, February 7-10

The DePauw School of Music presents DeBat, a 21st century adaptation of Strauss' famous operetta, Die Fledermaus, February 7-10.

Former Congressman Lee Hamilton '52 Named Professor of Practice at IU's SPEA

Lee H. Hamilton, a 1952 DePauw University graduate who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, has been appointed a Professor of Practice at Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA).

David Zitlow '90 Appointed U.S. Chair of Burson-Marsteller's Healthcare Practice

David P. Zitlow, a 1990 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed U.S. chair of the healthcare practice of Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations and communications firm. Based in Chicago, Zitlow "joined Burson-Marsteller in November 2012 to lead the healthcare teams in the West and Midwest regions," notes an announcement.

Board of Trustees Accepts $7 Million in New Gifts, Approves Construction of Phase One Improvements to Athletics Facilities

President Brian W. Casey announced today that the University’s Board of Trustees has approved plans to break ground on Phase One of the University’s Athletics and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The Board also accepted two anonymous gifts totaling $7 million, which will support Phase One construction efforts, including the installation of synthetic turf on the football field at Blackstock Stadium. With these gifts, more than $22 million for Phase One improvements have been committed, with fundraising...

Gift from 1982 Graduates Kenneth & Carrie Coquillette to Endow Career Preparation in Center for Student Engagement

President Brian W. Casey announced today that a $2 million commitment from Kenneth W. and Carrie Melind Coquillette, both 1982 graduates of DePauw, will fund new career preparation programming in the University’s Center for Student Engagement. The gift -- which will create both an endowment and a discretionary fund -- will support the creation of the Sophomore Year Experience, along with other programming and staffing enhancements to support career planning.

Major Gifts to Support Final Phase One Improvements to Anderson Street and East College Lawn

President Brian W. Casey announced today that the University has received a combined $2 million from two donors, which will provide for the completion of Phase One of the University’s Campus Master Plan. Projects funded by the two gifts include enhancements to historic properties along the University’s new entrance and the restoration of East College lawn.

1958 Graduates Tim and Sharon Ubben Commit $20 Million for Need-Based Financial Aid Endowment

President Brian W. Casey announced today that Timothy H. and Sharon W. Ubben, both 1958 graduates of DePauw, have committed a $20 million gift to the University’s endowment to provide financial aid for DePauw students. The gift was formally accepted by the University’s Board of Trustees, which met over the weekend.

Ninth-ranked DePauw Completes 8-0 Dual Meet Slate; Seniors Finish 29-2

Ninth-ranked DePauw wrapped up the dual meet portion of its schedule with a 138-130 victory at Rose-Hulman to finish 8-0

Tigers Finish 5-2 with Win at Rose-Hulman

DePauw finished the dual meet portion of its schedule with a 5-2 record after defeating Rose-Hulman, 134-78