This Day in DePauw History
Discover what happened on December 11th in years past.
Article on "Facebook's Fall" Includes Comments from Prof. Jeff McCall '76
December 11, 2018
"DePauw University professor Jeffrey McCall told Fox News that Americans have 'long suffered from the false notion that if something is technologically… Read More
Prof. Miranda Spivack Writes in USA Today of Impact of Trump Administration's Immigration Policies
December 11, 2017
In today's edition of USA Today, by Miranda S. Spivack, Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism at DePauw University, writes of… Read More
DePauw's Freshman Retention Rate is Among Nation's Best
December 11, 2016
A Chronicle of Higher Education analysis ranks DePauw University #13 for freshman retention rate in 2014 among private, nonprofit colleges and universities… Read More
Breaking the Silicon Ceiling
December 11, 2015
Computer Science Professor Gloria C. Townsend recalls when DePauw students first sat around a Radio Shack computer like children in a reading circle. This… Read More
Reparation Wins Best Film Award at Santa Fe Festival
December 11, 2015
Reparation, a film directed by 1994 DePauw University graduate Kyle Ham and adapted from a play by professor of communication and theatre Steve Timm, "closed… Read More
Life Suspended
December 11, 2015
During summer and early fall, Greencastle is rife with the most graceful of insects: the butterfly. However, as the days run shorter and colder, they disappear… Read More
DePauw Receives Community Conservation Challenge Grant
December 11, 2015
The Indiana Office of Energy Development has awarded DePauw University a Community Conservation Challenge (CCC) grant in the amount of $62,523. It is… Read More
Tigers Move to #11 in Latest Poll
December 11, 2014
The DePauw women’s swimming and diving team moved up from 19th to 11th in a recent poll released by CollegeSwimming.com covering events from October… Read More
Tigers Jump to #10/#6 In Recent Polls
December 11, 2014
The DePauw men’s swimming and diving team moved up to 10th in the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) NCAA Division III rankings… Read More
Morrison Earns All-Region Second Team Honors
December 11, 2014
Senior forward Andy Morrison (Bristol, Ind./Northridge) was named to the 2014 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Continental Tire NCAA… Read More
Junior Kimberly Mendez Awarded Gilman International Scholarship
December 11, 2014
Kimberly M. Mendez, a junior student at DePauw University, is the recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or… Read More
DePauw Nearly Erases 19-Point Deficit; But Falls to Engineers
December 11, 2013
Box score Greencastle, Ind. - After trailing by 19 at the intermission, DePauw battled back to within two in the final minute, but Pat Haggin's three-pointer… Read More
$1 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Support New Collaboration Between DePauw and IU's Kelley School of Business
December 11, 2013
DePauw University and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business will use a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch a new program for… Read More
Prof. Orcenith Smith's Leadership of Indy Philharmonic Noted in Star
December 11, 2012
An Indianapolis Star story on area orchestras notes, "The oldest community orchestra in the area is the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis, started… Read More
Magazine Features Jennifer Pope Baker '89
December 11, 2012
Jennifer Pope Baker, executive director of the Women's Fund of Central Indiana and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, is featured in the new edition of… Read More
Look for Drew Powell '98 on TNT's Leverage Next Sunday
December 11, 2011
December 11, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Drew Powell, a 1998 graduate of DePauw University, will reprise his role as "Jack Hurley" in the December 18 episode… Read More
Hot Shooting Spurs DePauw to Win over Trine
December 11, 2010
BOX SCORE December 11, 2010, Greencastle, Ind. — DePauw shot 62 percent from the floor including 68 percent in the first half on the way to a 91-74 win… Read More
Lee Hamilton '52 and Sandra Day O'Connor Push for Civic Education
December 11, 2010
December 11, 2010, Greencastle, Ind. — "Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, an Evansville native, has joined with former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day… Read More
Tigers Drop to 6-2 with Loss at Wabash
December 11, 2009
BOX SCORE December 11, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — Host Wabash scored the game's first six points and never trailed on the way to a 72-50 win over DePauw… Read More
Tigers Extend Home Court Streak to 40 with Win in Home Opener
December 11, 2009
BOX SCORE December 11, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — DePauw tied a school record with 13 three-pointers including eight in the first half and improved to… Read More
CBS' Financial Involvement in News Story Raises Ethical Questions: Prof. Bob Steele '69
December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — "CBS News helped pay for a Wisconsin family's trip to Samoa and an emotional meeting that was a key moment in Saturday's… Read More
Dick Named Regional Offensive Player of the Year; Tigers Place Three on All-Region Team
December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — Senior quarterback Spud Dick, one of four finalists for the Gagliardi Trophy, has been named the D3football.com… Read More
DePauw Opens Home Portion of Season Tonight
December 11, 2009
GAME NOTES | LIVE STATS | LIVE AUDIO December 11, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — After playing seven games away from home, the 4-3 women's basketball team… Read More
Dave Lawrence '90 Appointed President of Arts Council of Indianapolis
December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — Dave Lawrence, a 1990 graduate of DePauw University, is the new president of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, a… Read More
Research of Prof. Matt Hertenstein Featured in NY Times' 'Year in Ideas'
December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — "Say cheese and stay married? Yes, according to Matthew Hertenstein, a psychology professor at DePauw University… Read More
President Casey Outlines Effects of Nation's Economic Crisis in Letter to the DePauw Community
December 11, 2008
Also: Access President Casey's Letter December 11, 2008, Greencastle, Ind. — "It is clear from conversations I have had with many students, parents… Read More
Federal Bailout of News Media "Would be Difficult," Prof. Bob Steele '69 Tells Washington Times
December 11, 2008
December 11, 2008, Greencastle, Ind. — "Some wonder whether the news media could use a federal buyout, just like Wall Street and auto manufacturers," writes… Read More
Fernandez Shares SCAC Player of the Week Honors
December 11, 2007
December 11, 2007, Greencastle, Ind. - DePauw sophomore forward Jenna Fernandez has been named Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Co-Women's Basketball… Read More
DePauw Moves Up in One National Poll
December 11, 2007
December 11, 2007, Greencastle, Ind. - Following a 58-41 win over Augustana, the 5-1 Tigers moved up one spot to seventh in one national poll and remained… Read More
Sarah Stauder '99 Appointed Executive Director of Rochester Art Center
December 11, 2007
December 11, 2007, Greencastle, Ind. - "Sarah Stauder, a Milwaukee native with youthful enthusiasm about art, was selected from a national pool of candidates… Read More
Dominick DeNunzio '74 Named VP at First Place Financial Corp.
December 11, 2007
December 11, 2007, Greencastle, Ind. - Dominick P. DeNunzio, a 1974 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed vice president, loan operations for… Read More
Phil Sharp '64 to Discuss 'Climate Change: Options and Opportunities'
December 11, 2007
December 11, 2007, Greencastle, Ind. - Phil Sharp, president of Resources for the Future (RFF) and a member of DePauw University's Class of 1964, will… Read More
President Bottoms Tells TV Program of Initiatives to Make the DePauw Experience More Global
December 11, 2006
December 11, 2006, Greencastle, Ind. - [Download Video: "Dr. Bottoms on Inside Indiana Business" - 3508kb] "DePauw University is continuing to take on… Read More
Legendary "Coach Nick" to Join Senior Dustin Hertel at Saturday's Aztec Bowl
December 11, 2006
December 11, 2006, Greencastle, Ind. - Nick Mourouzis, who retired as DePauw University's football coach in 2003 as the all-time leader in victories, returns… Read More
Tim Vieke '86 Makes Career Switch from Stockbroker to HS Basketball Coach
December 11, 2005
December 11, 2005, Greencastle, Ind. - "I played for (Vincennes Lincoln) coach 'Gunner' Wyman on their 1981 state championship team and I played four years… Read More
Student Documentary on Methamphetamine Spotlighted in Indianapolis Star
December 11, 2005
December 11, 2005, Greencastle, Ind. - "'It's been a nightmare.' That is how an addict described his experience with methamphetamine in our student documentary… Read More
Craig Stokely '67 Elected to Chromcraft Revington Board
December 11, 2005
December 11, 2005, Greencastle, Ind. - Craig R. Stokely, president of The Stokely Partnership, Inc. and 1967 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected… Read More
Shephard helps Team USA to 23-3 Aztec Bowl victory
December 11, 2004
December 11, 2004, Greencastle, Ind. - DePauw senior Jamarcus Shephard (Fort Wayne/Northrop) returned a free kick 56 yards which led to Team USA's only… Read More
Vernon Jordan '57 Lends Talents to Washington Ballet's The Nutcracker
December 11, 2004
December 11, 2004, Greencastle, Ind. - "At the Washington Ballet's premiere of its new, historically revised production (set in 1882 in a G-town mansion)… Read More
CEO Steve Sanger '68 Discusses 'Innovation at General Mills: Trix of the Trade'
December 11, 2004
December 11, 2004, Greencastle, Ind. - "A simple reason that the brands of General Mills Corp. have been around since the 1930s and can be found in 98… Read More
Zondor named SCAC Player of the Week
December 11, 2003
DePauw junior guard Sarah Zondor was named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for games played from Monday… Read More
Rinaker named to Division III all-America team
December 11, 2003
DePauw junior midfielder Meredith Rinaker has been selected to the 2003 National Soccer Coaches Association of America/adidas Women's Division III All-America… Read More
Newspaper Writes of Coach Kris Huffman's 200th Victory & Honors for Six Student Athletes
December 11, 2003
December 11, 2003, Greencastle, Ind. - "DePauw coach Kris Huffman notched her 200th career victory Saturday with a 77-44 win over Greenville," writes Pat… Read More
Schreiner named all-Mideast
December 11, 2002
Senior midfielder Richie Schreiner was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Mideast Second Team after leading the 15-3-1 Tigers… Read More
John Hanna '40 to Receive US Golf Association's Joe Dey Award
December 11, 2002
December 11, 2002, Greencastle, Ind. - "I am greatly surprised because I don't think my volunteer service was anything special," says John P. Hanna, a… Read More
Monon Bell DVD Arrives, Now Shipping!
December 11, 2002
Order Your Monon Bell DVD; 2002 Game Summary & Highlights December 11, 2002, Greencastle, Ind. - "It's here," says director of media relations Ken Owen… Read More
DePauw and 2002 Grad Mentioned in Washington Post Story on Demise of Carl Rowan's 'Project Excellence'
December 11, 2002
December 11, 2002, Greencastle, Ind. - "Project Excellence, a scholarship program founded by Carl T. Rowan (seen at left) to help local black students… Read More
Men's Basketball Team 6-0; Best Start in 55 Years
December 11, 2001
December 11, 2001, Greencastle, Ind. - The last time the DePauw University men's basketball team started a season with six straight wins, Harry Truman… Read More
Prof. Gary Lemon Named to Direct Management Fellows Program
December 11, 1999
December 11, 1999, Greencastle, Ind. - A DePauw University professor recognized as an outstanding teacher and having corporate experience has been appointed… Read More
Political Experts Offer 10 Ways to Improve American Electoral Process
December 11, 1991
December 11, 1991, Greencastle, Ind. - Eighteen political specialists agreed at a DePauw University conference here last weekend that voters should be… Read More
Max Biggs '42 on Sports Illustrated's All-American Honor Team
December 11, 1966
December 11, 1966, Greencastle, Ind. - For the fifth consecutive year, an alumnus of DePauw University is among Sports Illustrated's "Silver Anniversary… Read More