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Housing and Residence Life Staff
Jeff Shoup
Director of Housing and Residence Life and Assistant Dean of Students
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Location: Reese Hall
Jeff joined the DePauw University Housing and Residence Life staff as Director and Assistant Dean of Students in August 2023. He is an Indiana native, growing up in Cass County near Logansport. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Manchester College and a Master of Education from Kent State University in Student Personnel Services Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling.
Jeff has worked in housing and residence life at Kent State University, the University of South Dakota, the University of Notre Dame and Ball State University. He has been active in several professional organizations and has presented at local, regional and national conferences on various housing and residential life topics. In his spare time, he enjoys playing cards, league bowling, fishing and traveling.
Angelique Serrano
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
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Location: Reese Hall
Angelique began working with Housing and Residence Life in the fall of 2019. As a Posse Scholar from Chicago, IL, Angelique graduated from DePauw University in May 2019, receiving a B.A. in Communication with minors in Education Studies and English Literature. Angelique also holds an M.S. in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University.
During her time at DePauw, Angelique served as both a resident assistant for first-year and upperclassmen communities and an admission intern. Angelique previously served as a Housing and Residence Life Coordinator before transitioning into the role of Assistant Director at the beginning of Spring 2024.
Outside of Housing and Residence Life, Angelique is a Green Dot bystander intervention trainer and coach for DePauw Cheerleading.
Andreas Fields
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR
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Location: Longden Hall
Andreas started his journey at DePauw University after graduating from Grand Valley State University in April 2024 with a B.A. in English Language & Literature. He hails from Detroit, MI and is a proud Michigander. During his time at Grand Valley, Andreas was a Resident Assistant for four years, sparking an interest in higher education and student affairs. Outside of the office, Andreas enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and watching reality TV.
Andreas currently oversees the residential communities of Bishop Roberts Hall and Longden Hall.
Brian Midkiff
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR
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Location: Lucy Rowland Hall
Brian started their position as a Housing and Residence Life Coordinator at DePauw University during the summer of 2024. Prior to DePauw, Brian previously worked in Evanston, IL in enrollment and accessibility at Northwestern University. Previously, they have held a number of positions across various industries, including entertainment, hospitality, social services, and customer service. They graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Media from Indiana University Bloomington and received their M.S. in Communication at Northwestern University. Brian enjoys connecting with family and friends, playing video games, and hanging out with their cat, Arthur.
Brian currently oversees the residential communities of Bloomington Street Hall, Lucy Rowland Hall, and Mason Hall.
Dinah Powell
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR
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Location: Jordan Hall
Dinah has been working in Housing and Residence Life at DePauw since Spring of 2024. She is originally from Brownsburg, IN and obtained a B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Evansville with an emphasis in Costume and Puppetry Construction.
During her time in undergrad, Dinah served as a Resident Assistant for upperclassmen floors for three years, being promoted to Senior Resident Assistant for the last two years. After this, Dinah transitioned into the Housing Department at the University of Southern Indiana and worked for two years as a Hall Coordinator over half of the first-year residence halls and Themed Living Communities.
Dinah really enjoys jewelry-making, creating puppets, and spending time with her family.
Dinah currently oversees the residential communities of Humbert Hall and Jordan Hall.
Rachel Haines Cowart
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR
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Location: Reese Hall
Rachel began her role in Housing and Residence Life in the summer of 2022. She is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana and grateful to be a Hoosier working alongside students and young adults in her home state.
Prior to her role at DePauw, she received her Bachelor of Arts in religion and civic innovation at Emory & Henry College. While at E&H, she was able to take full advantage of the liberal arts culture on campus by being involved in Greek life, spiritual life, civic advocacy, as well as theater. Rachel holds a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University where she studied chaplaincy, pastoral care, and transformative practices of education. She has served a term as an AmeriCorps VISTA and has experience in young adult advocacy in higher education and nonprofit spaces.
Rachel enjoys crafting, hiking, and quality time with her partner Jeffrey, alongside their dog (June Anne) and cat (Artemis).
Rachel currently oversees the residential communities of Rector Village and University-Owned Apartments and Houses.