President Robert L. Manuel > Notes from Rob > 2026-27 > Register for information sessions

Register for information sessions

​​Dear Faculty and Staff,


Understanding the work taking place across DePaul helps us better appreciate the many ways our university serves its students and advances its mission.

Throughout the academic year, university leaders will offer a series of information sessions designed to give faculty and staff a closer look at key areas of the university's operations, priorities, and initiatives.

Offered each quarter, these sessions will provide opportunities to hear directly from university leaders, learn more about their work, and ask questions.

The following sessions are scheduled for fall quarter and will be offered via Zoom:

Understanding DePaul’s Enrollment and Financial Health
Presented by Sherri Sidler, executive vice president and CFO, and Soumitra Ghosh, senior vice president, Enrollment Management
Monday, Nov. 2, 1–2:30 p.m.

A Deeper Look at DePaul's Endowment
Presented by Adam Kates, treasurer, and Sarah Hillegass, manager of investments
Thursday, Nov. 5, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Thriving Initiatives Virtual Gathering
Presented by Dania Matos, senior vice president, BEAM, and Candice Dowd Maxwell, director, Office of Institutional Equity and Thriving, BEAM
Thursday, Nov. 12, 1–2 p.m.

From Impression to Application: Where Brand Meets Performance
Presented by Cristel Turner, chief branding officer, University Branding and Marketing, and Sasha Ivanic, assistant vice president, Enrollment Management
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

We encourage you to explore these opportunities and register for any sessions that interest you. Additional information sessions will be offered throughout the academic year, providing more opportunities to learn about the work taking place across DePaul.

Sincerely,


Robert L. Manuel
President

Russell Ivy
Provost and Senior Vice President

Sherri Sidler
Executive Vice President and CFO