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Home Sweet Almost Home
In 1990, 32 years ago, Gail Smith and a friend decided to start a tea room that was only open for lunch in Greencastle, IN. She served chicken salad sandwiches, broccoli cheddar soup, and homemade desserts which are all still on the menu. Since then, Smith decided to expand the dining options to open on more days and at dinner time as well which is how Almost Home became the restaurant that the Greencastle community knows today.
Conspire: Contemporary Craft: A home away from home
The word conspire, meaning “to bring together” inspired J.D. Grove’s contemporary craft store that came to life in 2016 in a tiny shop on the square in downtown Greencastle. Not only has the location of the store changed to a bigger space at 14. E Washington Street, but it has also expanded into a soon-to-open apothecary to expand Grove’s soap-making business on the square as well.
#Harmony: A Music Boutique in Downtown Greencastle
When COVID-19 hit in the spring of 2020, Tammy Keenan faced a midlife crisis. She previously worked as a healthcare executive and was sent to work at home like most people across the world were asked to do. This change seemed to be the perfect opportunity for Keenan to pursue the dream she has always had: owning her own store.
$40 million in donations for DePauw’s incoming School of Business
On Thursday, March 17 President Dr. Lori S. White announced $40 million in donations for DePauw’s incoming School of Business and Leadership, projected to open in the fall of 2023. "These gifts will enable us to hire some new faculty, using the gifts that we have just received so that it's not shifting current resources from one area to another,” President White said.
2021 Monon Timeline
Chock-full of events, the Monon Bell Weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the Fall semester at DePauw. First and foremost, every DePauw student, faculty, staff, alum, etc. needs a ticket to get into the Little Giant Stadium at Wabash College. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here. DePauw Student Government will provide two buses to take students to and from Wabash on Saturday, November 13.
Board of Trustees Fully Endorse 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
Image via DePauw University DePauw University’s Board of Trustees has asked for more time before a final vote is taken on a strategic plan that was formulated over the summer, according to Mary Dieter, university editorial director and director of media relations. On October 12th, an email from Kathy Patterson Vrabeck, board chair, and President Lori S. White went out to faculty and staff announcing the board’s “great enthusiasm” to unanimously endorse the strategic plan for 2021-2025.
Vehicle Theft From Kappa Alpha Theta And Phi Gamma Delta Parking Lots
DePauw Police car, photo by Gina Chuang '22 On Thursday October 29 between 12:30 a.m and 1:15 a.m. several cars had items stolen from them in the parking lots of Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta) Fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and the south quad area of DePauw’s campus, according to video footage. “They were entering unlocked vehicles so it wasn’t a break-in,” Charlene Shrewsbury, chief of DePauw Police Department, said.
Roy O’ West Set To Open In Spring of 2023
If you’ve been on Indiana St. this semester, you may have noticed the construction signs and the missing bricks in the back of Roy O’ West. The $30 million renovation of DePauw’s library is currently underway. President Lori White assisted in raising funds for the project, which is now fully funded and moving forward. “An outstanding library, equipped with resources, collaborative space and technology as a 21st-century learning environment, is the academic heart of a campus,” President White said.
DePauw Sees A Significant Increase In Enrollment Numbers In the Class of 2025
Photo courtesy of Ian S. Brundige. With the start of the 2021 Fall semester in full swing, campus is noticeably busier and more lively than it has been in months. Not only is this due to less restrictive COVID-19 policies and increased in-person classes, but there has also been an increase in enrollment numbers in the Class of 2025. On June 9, 2021, DePauw University announced the new Vice President of Enrollment Management, Mary Beth Petrie.
Class of 2025 Enrollment Up From The Class Of 2024
As the Spring 2021 semester begins to wind down, DePauw University is looking toward the Fall semester of 2021 and welcoming the Class of 2025. Although it was an unusual year with COVID-19 and the Class of 2024 was small in numbers in part due to the pandemic—only a total of 382 enrolled first-year students compared to 423 the year before in 2019—on May 1, DePauw officially received 538 deposits for the Class of 2025. However, that number could change over the course of the summer.
TDP Post-It: Tuesday, Dec. 1
Christmas Tree Lighting On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Center for Spiritual Life will host its annual Christmas tree lighting in the Ubben Quad. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. EST. There is more information on CampusLabs. 2. DePauw Theatre’s Production Of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol On Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. EST, DePauw Theatre will be putting on a Zoom production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Dec 30
REVIEW: Part 2 of ‘Edges of Proximity’ Shines With Songs About Relationships People from all over tuned in from their homes to view the premiere of the second installment of the virtual musical “Edges of Proximity: Songs for the Pandemic” presented by the DePauw Theater and School of Music. Once again students and faculty came together to put on a show using selections from “Edges” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and “Theory of Relativity” by Neil Bartram.
DePauw Has Lost A Quarter Of Their Enrollment Over The Last Decade
DePauw University’s enrollment has decreased by 25.6 percent since 2011. In 2011 DePauw had 2,352 students enrolled, and this fall, there are only 1,751 students enrolled. Since 2011, the most alarming decrease in one year is between the fall of 2019 and 2020, with an 11 percent decrease in enrollment. The only time DePauw had fewer than 1751 students enrolled was after the Great Depression and before the 1960s, according to the book DePauw: A Pictorial History.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Nov. 16
Enrollment Numbers See a Consistent Decrease Over The Past 5 Years For the past five years, enrollment numbers at DePauw University have been consistently decreasing. There are currently 513 students less than 2015, with the most alarming decreases occurring in the last two years. Overall, DePauw’s total enrollment every fall semester has decreased by 23 percent between 2015 and 2020. For the past five years, the number of applications has ranged from approximately 4,900 to 5,600.
TDP Post-It: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Edges of Proximity: Breaking the Barriers of Traditional Theater During the time of pandemic uncertainty, the DePauw Theater and School of Music joined forces to create a three-part virtual musical, “Edges of Proximity: Songs for the Pandemic” – the first part “Belonging” premiered on YouTube on the DePauw Music page on Saturday, Nov. 7. This musical was a first for me.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Nov. 9
DePauw Day Of Giving DePauw Day of Giving is a 24-hour celebration of all the things that make DePauw exceptional, according to an email sent from Vice President Alan Hill. This year, it is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12. Donors are encouraged to donate funds to any part of DePauw University that means the most to them. Student organizations may earn challenge funds that can be used in addition to the budget they are given each semester.
TDP Post-It: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Election Day In an email on Tuesday, Nov. 3 President White reminded the DePauw community about the importance of voting and to respect all viewpoints. Reports and concerns can be made to the bias reporting site or Police@depauw.edu. 911 may be used in an emergency situation. “Our mission is to prepare leaders for a world that craves great ones, which means we will continue to have difficult discussions and to not only accept but embrace differences.
Spring Semester Q/A Led By Alan Hill
On Monday, Nov. 2, Alan Hill, vice president of student academic affairs, and several administrative members met with remote and on-campus students in two seperate meetings to answer questions about the spring semester. 1,150 total students will be allowed to live in university-owned housing for the spring semester. However, nobody knows what spring will bring in regards to COVID-19, according to Sarah Steinkamp, Chief of Staff for President White.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Nov. 2
DePauw Students And The Election Alan Hill, vice president of student academic affairs, reminded students in an email sent on Nov. 2 of the various safe spaces on campus, including Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Counseling Services, Gobin Church, Office of Spiritual Life, Student Academic Life Offices, and the Women’s Center. “Please encourage and support one another and, if you need them, use the available resources that we provide,” Hill said.
TDP Post-It: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Biden Campaign Native Hoosier Ron Klain returned to his home state to deliver a final campaign push to 37 Biden campaign volunteers at their weekly “motivational Monday” phone bank. David J. Ziemba, an ‘03 DePauw graduate, is the State Coordinator for Joe Biden for Indiana, and he organized the virtual phone bank where volunteer callers contact constituents in key Indiana battlegrounds. Klain, who is rumored to take the same role if Biden wins on Nov.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Oct. 26
Events This Week On Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, there are three first-year internships and resume development workshops. Students will have the opportunity to learn about internship opportunities, the application process, and develop their resumes. The first workshop will be from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. EDT. The second workshop is from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and the last workshop will be on Tuesday, Oct.
TDP Post-It: Friday, Oct. 23
Spring Residence Preference Form All students are required to fill out a housing form for the spring semester. This form is due on Friday, Nov. 6. In an email from Alan Hill on Friday, Oct. 23, he said that students should not make any plans regarding housing off-campus until after receiving confirmation based on what they submitted in the application. Further, all students who come back to campus for next semester must get their flu shot.
TDP Post-It: Tuesday, Oct. 20
Here are the things you need to know today: The fall 2020 extension and departure application is due, DePauw is co-hosting the AASHE Conference, and the Kelly Writers Series. Fall 2020 Extension and Departure Application All students currently residing on campus this semester, including those in greek houses, are required to submit the application for housing regarding extensions and departure by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The campus will depopulate on Friday, Nov.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Oct. 12
Events This Week On Tuesday, Oct. 13, there is the Indiana Means Business Career Fair for students. It’s from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. online, and students may sign up through CampusLabs. Also on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Depauw Counseling Services is holding their meditation and Mindfulness session outdoors in the Center for Spiritual Life outdoor courtyard at 2:00 p.m.. Masks are required, and social distancing will be in place. On Wednesday, Oct.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Oct. 5
Events This Week On Tuesday, Oct. 6, is the Indy Pride Career Fair. Participants will have one-on-one interviews with companies that focus on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. The event will be held virtually from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Also, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, is the Faculty Teaching Round Table. This event is being held for faculty to help them learn more about what the CARE Team does. CARE stands for concern, assessment, response, and evaluation.
TDP Post-It: Friday, Oct. 2
Weekend Events On Friday, Oct 2 at 9 p.m. Chris Carter will be performing Mind Games virtually and students can register on CampusLabs. Carter reads minds, makes predictions, and can make light bulbs light up in people’s hands. Carter is a premier mentalist on the college circuit and has won multiple awards including the Campus Activities Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards for Entertainer of the Year, Performing Arts Entertainer of the Year, Best Male Performer, and Best Novelty Live Performer.
TDP Post-It: Friday, Sept. 25
Students placed in Quarantine Lags Behind Potential Exposure The most significant spike in quarantines happened on DePauw University’s campus this week since move-in in mid-August. As of Friday, Sept. 25, there are now 66 students in quarantine, 10 in isolation, and 10 active cases. On Thursday, Sept. 24 there were 46 students in quarantine. Athletic practices were set to begin this week following the completion of medical and compliance clearance, including an antibody test.
Students Placed In Quarantine Lags Behind Potential Exposure
The most significant spike in quarantines happened on DePauw University’s campus this week since move-in in mid-August. As of Friday, Sept. 25, there are now 66 students in quarantine, 10 in isolation, and 10 active cases. On Thursday, Sept. 24 there were 46 students in quarantine. That’s a 43.4% increase in 24 hours. Athletic practices were set to begin this week following the completion of medical and compliance clearance, including an antibody test.
Student-Serving Offices and Centers On-Campus Reopen In-Person
Photo Courtesy of DePauw University Student-serving offices and centers reopened on Monday, Sept. 21 in-person, despite some original plans to remain fully remote for the entirety of the fall term. Not all the center employees were aware of this decision before it was announced on Friday, Sept. 18th, in an email from the COVID-19 Operations Task Force. According to the email, centers are open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Sept. 21
DePauw Dialogue 2020-2021 DePauw Dialogue will look different this year. “I believe one day is not enough to achieve the intellectual, multi-faceted learning experience we should expect of our outstanding liberal arts institution, especially during a time of extraordinary unrest and divisiveness in our nation,” President Lori White said in an email.
TDP Post-It: Friday, Sept. 18
COVID-19 Update: Due to the current health status on DePauw University’s campus, the COVID-19 task force has updated the health recommendations and practices. The current visitor policy on campus, the universal mask policy, the distancing policies, and travel restrictions remain the same. However, Greek houses are allowed to have in-person dining with members only. The Welch Fitness Center, The ITT, and the Neal Fieldhouse will open with very limited use and required reservations.
TDP Post-It Mon Sept. 14
Athletic Practices This Fall Athletic practices are set to begin on Sept. 20 following the completion of medical and compliance clearance this week. In an email from Stevie Baker-Watson, she said that all athletes are also required to take an antibody test. It’s important to do this because it shows the athletic and medical staff which student-athletes have been exposed to but, not officially diagnosed with COVID-19.
TDP Post-It: Fri, Sept 11
Remembering 9/11 Today marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It is a day to remember the 2,977 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001. The class of 2002 at DePauw University dedicated a memorial outside the Union Building to never forget those who lost their lives. 2. Weekend Events Today, Friday, Sept. 11 is the deadline to change your student status between on-campus, commuter, and remote. To make this change contact covid19@depauw.edu. On Sat, Sept.
TDP Post-It Mon. Sept 7
CaterTrax- New Service for Ordering Food on Campus Catering manager Megan Inman has developed a service for students in isolation housing called CaterTrax. This program is on a needed-basis and is only available to those who are placed in isolation housing. These students will be able to place their orders online and then it will be delivered to them. Students who are not in isolation can order their meals on Tiger Market for pick up.
TDP Post It Fri. Sept 4
Time Zone Challenges DePauw’s student population has had to choose between working from home, commuting, returning to campus, or finding alternative living arrangements such as an air BnB. For some students who chose to stay home, they have to adjust to being in a different time zone than DePauw. Junior Victoria Nyugen is from Oahu, Hawaii and she is currently there taking her classes remotely.
TDP Post-It Monday Aug. 31
1.Number of Covid-19 cases on DePauw’s campus Students were required to take an at-home Covid-19 test before arriving on campus, as well as another test 48 hours after arriving. DePauw has tested a total of 738 people since August 26. As of noon on August 31, DePauw has six positive cases on campus. The Covid-19 task force didn’t disclose how many students are in isolation or quarantine housing. 2.
Behind DePauw's Athletics Communication Team
Ashleigh Jones, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, joined the DePauw staff in August 2019 as the first full-time member in the position. Before July 2019, the position Wagner had was only a part-time job. Working a part-time position, Wagner felt he was not able to cover everything he wanted. With the addition of Jones to the team, the Athletics Communications Department has been able to do a lot more coverage and expand its audience.
Three Runners Advance To NCAA Cross Country Championships
On Nov. 16, the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the regional meet in Grand Rapids, Mich. The men placed 7th overall and the women placed 10th overall. The women were paced by sophomore Jenny Noll who placed 12th running a time of 21:47. Noll secured herself a spot at the NCAA championships and led the Tigers to a 10th place finish ahead of the nationally-ranked Kenyon team. Behind Noll were senior Haley Thompson placing 51st and sophomore Kate Hennessey placing 56th.
Women's Basketball Wins First Game Of The Season
On Nov. 12, the women’s basketball team played against Earlham College and won 69-43 in their first home game of the season. The Tigers are ranked 10th in a D3hoops.com poll and 12th in the NCAA Division III coaches pre-season rankings and have high goals. Senior Sydney Kopp scored 17 points followed by sophomore Mya Shannon who scored 12 points during the game and junior Claire Keefe scoring 11 points. Before the first quarter was over, the Tigers scored 19 points against Earlham’s 6 points.
Monon History - The DePauw
This Saturday, DePauw and Wabash fans will flood Blackstock Stadium for the 126th annual Monon Bell Classic. At 1:07 p.m., both teams will come face to face as they have since 1890. Only during 1897-1899, inclusive, and in 1902, 1904 and 1910, have the two schools failed to play one another. During the three years in the 1890s during which games did not occur, the schools simply didn’t schedule each other for unknown reasons.
Men's And Women's Cross Country Finish Strong At NCAC
Over the weekend, the Men’s and Women’s cross country teams placed first and fourth at the North Coast Athletic Conference meet in Carmel, Ind. The men won their third consecutive conference title, and had four runners in the top 21, earning all-conference. Senior Cole Martin finished second running a time of 25:48. Behind Martin was sophomore Zane Williams placing 11th, earning all conference for the second year in a row.
Tiger Of The Week: Kate Milner
Kate Milner, a senior on the DePauw Women’s field hockey team, scored two goals during their game against Earlham College to help the Tigers win their last regular season game. She was also named NCAC Field Hockey Athlete of the Week for the second time this season. The DePauw: You scored two goals, including the game-winner in the field hockey team’s win over Earlham. What allowed you to be so effective?
Believed Podcast Hosts Speak on Campus
How did Larry Nassar get away with abusing hundreds of girls over the course of many years? That’s what journalists Kate Wells and Lindsey Smith sought to find out in their NPR Michigan podcast, Believed. On Oct. 22 students, staff and faculty of DePauw had the opportunity to hear from the creators themselves. Wells and Smith decided to dig deeper into this topic because this was not a story that could be told in 60 seconds. “You are just turning stuff out.
How To Get 2019 Monon Tickets
This year, DePauw University will host the football game against Wabash University. Kickoff time is set to start at 1:07 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Blackstock Stadium. Wondering how to get tickets to the 126th Monon Bell Game? DePauw students will receive one free ticket to the game.
Sports Feature: Charlie Patrick, From DePauw To The Chillicothe Paints
On May 30th, 2019 Charlie Patrick stepped up to the plate at VA Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe, Ohio in front of 2,000 fans to play in his first game with the Chillicothe Paints. Patrick has played baseball since the age of four. This summer, seventeen years later, he had the opportunity to play for a summer collegiate prospect league, the Chillicothe Paints.
Recap: Men's And Women's Golf Off To A Strong Start For Their Fall Season
The women’s golf team placed first and the men’s golf team came in fourth in their respective tournaments over the weekend. The women competed in the Lynn Schweizer Invitational in Granville, Ohio and the men competed in the Transylvania Fall Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky. The women started their season off strong, winning with a two-day score of 643. The Tigers won by 12 strokes while Stevenson University placed second with a score of 655.
Fresh Faces of D3 Dreams
Name: Thomas Brelege Sport: Cross country & track Biggest pet peeve: People who lie The most useless talent you have: “I can juggle.” Superstition: “I wear the same pair of socks every Friday.” Name: Olivia Perez Sport: Field hockey Biggest pet peeve: Stopping in the middle of crowded path or hallway The most useless talent you have: “I can touch my tongue to my nose (kinda).” Superstition: “Bad luck comes in threes.” Name: Zachary Napora Sport: Soccer Biggest pet peeve: Slow walkers Most...
Recap: Women's Volleyball At Gargoyle Classic In Chicago
This weekend the DePauw women’s volleyball team played three games over the course of two days at the Gargoyle Classic in Chicago. On Friday Aug. 30 they played against University Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the University of Texas at Dallas. In their first game, the Tigers lost to UW-Stevens Point in three sets, but came back in their second match against UT Dallas to win 3-0. Head coach Deb Zellers said, “All the competition that we played this weekend was outstanding.
Playing Sports Made My First-Year
After unpacking and saying goodbye to my family, I was immediately introduced to twenty new teammates — my new “family.” We ran our first 4 mile run, followed by meeting after meeting and hours of mandatory team bonding. I couldn’t catch a breath as information was thrown at me left and right. I was exhausted from the very first day. However, at the same time my teammates were continuously reassuring me that it would get better. And it did.
Little 5 riders train for races with different methods
Every day students are biking laps around the Green Center for Performing Arts in groups, dressed in matching uniforms. It is the time of the year again when students take the streets to train for the annual Little 5 bike race. Junior Reza Slivka is riding for her first time this year to continue a family tradition. “My dad and aunt, who both went to DePauw, rode in little 5 all four years, so I figured I should do it at least once to continue the family tradition,” she said.
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