1. PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE SERIES 2014-2015
Common Issues, Diverse Responses

2. Annual Forum:
Current Issues in Latino America
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
6 p.m.
Munroe Hall
114/115/116
Center for Latino Research
emarti71@depaul.edu
During Hispanic Heritage Month, DePaul
welcomes Mexico City bureau chief, journalist
Alfredo Corchado to talk about current
politics, the rise of cartels in Mexico, and
its relationship with the U.S. As Mexico City
bureau chief for the Dallas Morning News, he
is close to the action of Mexico’s government.
This event is open to the DePaul community
and public.
Dolores Huerta Celebration
Breakfast
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
10 a.m.–Noon
Lincoln Park Student Center
Room 120 AB
Center for Intercultural Programs
chollow1@depaul.edu
Join us for a celebration of the life and
legacy of Dolores Huerta at our community
breakfast event in recognition of Latino/a
heritage. This year’s breakfast features
Favianna Rodriguez, transnational
interdisciplinary artist and cultural organizer,
as the keynote speaker. The Theatre School
at DePaul University will also be on hand
to treat attendees to a live performance of
selections from the fall production of In the
Heights.
President’s Diversity Brunch
Saturday, October 18, 2014
9-11 a.m.
Lincoln Park Student Center
Room 120 AB
Office of Multicultural Student
Success
aarzuag2@depaul.edu
The President’s Diversity Brunch, a long-
standing annual event, serves as a welcome
to DePaul for students and families who
participate in Office of Multicultural Student
Success (OMSS) programs. A celebration to
DePaul’s commitment to diversity, this event
allows parents and families to connect with
OMSS and DePaul students, staff, faculty and
university executives. The event features a
keynote address by our president, as well
as other outstanding speakers and student
performance groups.
PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE SERIES 2014-2015
Common Issues, Diverse Responses
Disability Awareness:
An evening with Tekki Lomnicki
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
4:30–5:30 p.m.
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Lobby
The Theatre School
dzollico@depaul.edu
DePaul welcomes Tekki Lomnicki, a solo
performer, playwright, director and
educator. Tekki will be presenting one of
her one-woman shows and leading a lively
discussion about her work and career as
an artist with disabilities. This event strives
to be an empowering tool for our students
with disabilities while enlightening the public
about issues facing this community.
10th Annual Women of
Spirit and Action
Thursday, November 6, 2014
9–10:30 a.m.
Lincoln Park Student Center
Room 120 AB
DePaul Women’s Network
jhugg@cdm.depaul.edu
The DePaul Women’s Network’s Women of
Spirit and Action (WSA) program strengthens
our Catholic heritage by honoring women
at DePaul who reflect the spirit of St. Louise
de Marillac. WSA pays homage to St. Louise
de Marillac for her tireless commitment to
the service of others by providing the DePaul
community an opportunity to gather and
celebrate the many contributions of women
at DePaul.

3. Third Biennial Critical Mixed Race
Conference
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014
8 a.m. –7 p.m.
Lincoln Park Student Center
Room 120 AB
Latin American and Latino Studies/
Center for Intercultural Programs
cmrs@depaul.edu
This conference brings together scholars
from a variety of disciplines to facilitate
a conversation about the field of critical
mixed race studies. Join us for our
featured keynotes; panels, roundtables
and presentations; short and feature film
screenings; and live performance events. Free
and open to the public.
Register at
condor.depaul.edu/dpulas/cmrs/2014
For more details visit
criticalmixedracestudies.org
18th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Monday, January 19, 2015
10 a.m.–Noon
Lincoln Park Student Center
Room 120AB
Center for Intercultural Programs
cmchollow1@depaul.edu
A staple event at DePaul, the annual Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast brings
the entire DePaul community together to
honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. and celebrates the culture and
heritage of African-American communities.
The event includes a shared community
meal, student performances, a keynote
speaker, and an address by the winner of the
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student Speech
Contest.
Empower, Envision and Execute
Friday, February 6, 2015
5:30–8 p.m.
DePaul Center, DePaul Club,
Loop Campus
School for New Learning
Africa Diaspora Committee
amarti80@depaul.edu
The School for New Learning’s Africa
Diaspora Committee presents “Empower,
Envision and Execute,” a Black History
event that aims to provide a venue for
strengthening the community and building
better lives through engagement and
advocacy. This event features a panel of guest
speakers that will inspire, empower and
support students while connecting them with
resources available at DePaul.
DePaul 2015 Chinese
New Year Gala
Thursday, February 19, 2015
6:30–9 p.m.
Lincoln Park Student Center
Room 120AB
Chinese Studies Program
Center for Intercultural Programs
ljin2@depaul.edu
DePaul University’s annual celebration of the
Chinese traditional festival. Enjoy Chinese
New Year dinner and cultural performances
by DePaul students and professional
performers. All DePaul students, faculty and
staff, as well as friends outside the DePaul
community are welcome to attend. Free and
open to the public.
LGBTQA Month
Opening Breakfast
Friday, May 1, 2015
9–11 a.m.
Lincoln Park Student Center
Room 120AB
LGBTQA Student Services
kweseman@depaul.edu
In it’s eighth year as a signature event of
DePaul’s LGBTQA Month, the breakfast aims
to highlight the intersections of LGBTQA
issues and other movements for social
justice. This year’s speaker, Julia Serano,
identifies as a trans*, bisexual, woman,
author, academic, activist and biologist.

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