May DePauw Alumni News

Student award winners, Little 5 results, a message from student president and more...

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Happy May! Life at DePauw is as busy as it can be with students finalizing projects and submitting assignments before they shift their focus to the looming final exams ahead. As a senior, pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science, I have had my hands full. However, this has been a period of reflection for me. As I near the end of my time here at DePauw, I am constantly reminded of the outstanding experience I have had in and out of our classrooms.

I have been fortunate to have served in numerous roles during my four years at DePauw that complemented my academic pursuits. My tenure as a Defensive Lineman for DePauw Football, President of DePauw Student Government, and member of Phi Kappa Psi (to name a few) have afforded me the opportunity to remain connected with every aspect of our campus and prepare me to change the world following my graduation this month. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my involvement having been elected by my classmates to serve on the
Board of Trustees.

However, my experience would not be as fulfilling as it was without the presence of our engaged and passionate alumni. Through my time on campus, I have been extremely fortunate to have connected with hundreds of individuals who share the same love and passion that I hold for DePauw. They have helped me to learn and grow as a leader preparing to embrace the challenges of life after graduation. I know that as I leave this campus, I have our alumni to support and be supported by. Our alumni are a significant reason as to why DePauw is so successful. Thank you for your passion and commitment to shaping the educational experience for thousands of students that walk on our campus. You are collectively the embodiment of the Gold Within philosophy that is pervasive throughout the university.

I look forward to joining the ranks of alumni, remaining engaged and sharing resoures with current and incoming students. I have no doubt that DePauw will thrive long into the future. If my time here has taught me one thing, it is that DePauw Never Quits!

Sincerely,

J.D. O'Keane '23

Past President, DePauw Student Government

2023 Walker Cup Recipient

President White visits alumni in St. Louis

On April 19, President Lori S. White spoke with a group of more than 100 alumni and friends in St. Louis. Throughout the year, President White will be visiting with alumni groups in cities around the country. Be on the lookout for postings in the Alumni News and invitations via email.

Registration for a Bold and Gold Weekend closes May 19!

Thank you to all our incredible alumni and friends who have registered for A Bold and Gold Weekend! Over 600 alumni have already claimed their spot.

Haven't signed up yet? Join us on campus June 8 - 11, 2023. Registration closes May 19.

DePauw Magazine: Spring Edition

The spring issue of DePauw Magazine arrives in mailboxes soon. The cover feature story includes a comprehensive look at the newly renovated Roy O. West library. Also in this issue: study abroad, powerful microscopes, budding journalism superstars, Ubben lectures and more. Keep an eye out for it!

Did you study abroad or off-campus while at DePauw?

We'd love to hear about your off-campus experience and the impact it's had on your life after graduation. Whether it's a photo, a memory, a class, skills, friends or experience that have remained with you and been useful, tell us about how studying off-campus at DePauw has stayed with you.

Send your memories to offcampusstudy@depauw.edu. Please note that they may be featured on our website, in social media posts, and through email.

Philanthropy in Action

Suzanne Hoover ’67 receives Delta Gamma Oxford Award

Suzanne Hoover ’67 was honored on March 13 with Delta Gamma Fraternity’s Oxford Award. The prestigious, national award recognizes Delta Gamma alumnae who exemplify the fraternity’s philosophy of community service through volunteer and charitable activities.

Twenty individuals and organizations submitted letters of support to nominate Suzanne for recognition of her many years of outstanding community engagement and philanthropic leadership, noting she is the epitome of Delta Gamma’s motto: “Do Good.”

Celebrate the Class of 2023 during Spring for '23!

Celebrate the graduating Class of 2023 by donating to their Exemplary Student Experience! Learn more about Mei-Lei's, Gianna's, Anastasia's, Edgar's, Jillian's and Jack's incredible stories of their time at DePauw.

Betsy Koenig Demmings '75 retires and is honored with endowed scholarship

On May 11, the Board of Trustees recognized Elizabeth "Betsy" Demmings '75 who served for 23 years and for four DePauw presidents as executive assistant to the president. Friends, family and trustees made gifts to establish the Elizabeth "Betsy" Koenig Demmings '75 Endowed Scholarship which will ensure Betsy's remarkable legacy of service to DePauw lives on after her retirement this summer.

Rededication of Roy O. West Library

On May 11, a rededication ceremony was held for Roy O. West Library. Trustees, faculty staff, students and other representatives were on campus to celebrate the momentous occassion for what is now one of the most popular places on campus for students to be. Pictured left to right: JD O'Keane '23, past student body president and Walker Cup recipient; Trustee Mike Smith '70; Trustee and past Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Patterson Vrabeck '85; President Lori S. White; Student Body President Paige Burgess '23; Dean of Libraries Brooke Knudson Cox '00; Trustee Dave Hoover '67; Board of Trustees Chair Doug Smith '85.

Celebrating our 2023 Walker Cup and Murad Medal recipients

DePauw held the Student Awards Convocation on Monday April 24. DePauw Student Government Past President, J.D. O'Keane '23, was awarded the Walker Cup. Amerti Guta '23 was awarded the Murad Medal. The two are pictured here with University President Lori S. White and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dave Berque.

Finalists for the Walker Cup included Thomas Brelage, Edgar Garcia Cuatlatl and Amerti Guta. Finalists for the Murad Medal included Hieu Tran.

Rector Scholar Dinner honors seniors

Rector Scholar seniors were honored at a special dinner in April. Some alumni and faculty who were Rector Scholars also joined the celebration.

Back row, l to r: Skylar Niles, Tom Schuck ’72, Jacob Bailey, Professor of Communication and Theatre Jeff McCall ’76, Ron Luther ’70, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Jeff Hansen ‘86

Middle row l to r: Riley Clark, Rector Scholar Adviser and Associate Professor of Classical Studies Mike Seaman

Front row l to r: Maya Kuwahara, Yasmin McClellan, Sydney Conn, Ayden Bennett

Little 5 Results

In a combination of race times, other activites and philanthropy results, Alpha Chi Omega won the women's contest and Delta Upsilon won the men's contest for Little 5 this year. The campus was also thrilled to have more than 25 alumni participate virtually and to have three riders on campus to race.

Boswell Symposium addresses Zoonotic diseases

On April 13, DePauw hosted the Hampton and Esther Boswell Symposium with a topic of "Zoonotic Diseases in our Current World." Presenters from left to right included Max J. Moreno-Madriñan, the Boswell Distinguished Professor in DePauw's Global Health Program; Wendy Beauvais from Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine; Christopher Hall from Berry College's Biology Department; and Philip Pare from Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Pictured with DePauw's Percy L. Julian Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and co-director of the Global Health Program, Sharon Crary.