Coach Chris Holtmann, a butterfly haven profile and climate at DePaul
Coach Chris Holtmann, a butterfly haven profile and climate at DePaul
Plus, a Spring Lover Girl DeJamz
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DePaul introduces Chris Holtmann as next men’s basketball head coach
Chris Holtmann was officially introduced as the 16th head coach in DePaul men's basketball history Monday, March 18, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the program.
Holtmann joined vice president and athletic director DeWayne Peevy onstage, presenting their shared vision for the program while fully acknowledging the uphill battle ahead.
“I always felt like it could be a program that could have real sustained success,” Holtmann said. “I know there are some challenges, but I think it’s in a place right now, given their commitments to a practice facility, what they have done with this place and I think the passion and the hunger right now makes it the right time for our family to be here.”
With 13 years of experience as a head coach, Holtmann has compiled a record of 251-170 and secured eight postseason berths. His track record speaks volumes, highlighted by a notable stretch of nine consecutive 20-win seasons and eight consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, including five, most recently at Ohio State.
Check out Tom Gorski's article here →
The wonders of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven
In the tranquil confines of Chicago's Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven offers a serene escape. Three-year-old Zoey Rivera, armed with a "Hello Kitty" wand, enchantedly explores the haven's tropical warmth, marveling at its vibrant residents.
Home to 1,000 exotic butterflies and moths, the eco-friendly greenhouse invites visitors to witness the spectacle of nature's beauty. Beyond its aesthetic allure, the Haven embodies a commitment to research and conservation, contributing to vital efforts like the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network. Amidst the fluttering wings and babbling waterfall, visitors find solace and education, making each visit a transformative experience in nature's embrace.
"In the tranquil confines of Chicago's Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven offers a serene escape," as Rohan Jain, a Chicago resident, reflects, "You could meditate here, if you wanted to. It's very peaceful."
Check out Delaunay Krauter’s article here →
On Friday, March 29, The DePaulia obtained an email from Vice President of Facility Operations Rich Wiltse to the Chicago chapter of the Climate Reality Project — an international climate action and advocacy organization — detailing existing sustainability efforts and some context behind what the city of Chicago’s benchmarking data identified as six high-emitting buildings in the city belonging to DePaul.
Though Wiltse listed many legitimate attributions for DePaul’s high-emitting buildings, Wiltse and university leadership say they want to work with students and other members of the DePaul community to create more guidelines and strategies for becoming more sustainable.
“DePaul is committed to engaging with the Student Government Association, President’s Sustainability Committee, Just DePaul and others in developing a climate action plan. We will share more information on this process, including how students can get involved, in the coming months,” Sherri Sidler, DePaul’s executive vice president, said in a statement to The DePaulia.
Read Rose O’Keeffe’s article here →
Lover girl spring DeJamz 🌸🌺🌻
At the end of a winter quarter that left me particularly heartbroken, disgusted, disheartened and disheveled, I returned home to my native East Coast to watch the beautiful wedding of my sister-in-law and brother, Tanya and Patrick. Even though seeing a happy couple in love was at the bottom of my to-do list for fun activities following this last quarter, their inspiring relationship officially ended my cynicism. It launched me back into my full-blown lover girl era right in time for spring. So here are some tunes to defrost your heart and prepare for better days ahead.
Listen and Read to Lucia Preziosi’s DeJamz here →
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