DePaulia (DePaul University, Chicago, IL), 1990-09-21

              THE Volume 69 No. 2 By Heather O'Brien Editor in ('hief Grindel selected as new vice president In an effort to ease increasing DePaul presidential duties, Rev. John Grindel, C.M, has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president/executive assistant to the president. Rev. John T. Richardson, C.M., president, said that the position was a necessary one because "the university has gotten so large," and so that he will be able to focus more attention to larger issues at hand, particularly fund raising. One of Fr. Grindel's main functions will be to serve as a communications medium. The vp/executive assistant will work with various constituent groups within the university, including Student Government Association (SGA), Faculty Council, Staff Council, and other administrative groups, in informing these groups of univerisity happenings and its overall agenda. In addition, Grindel well act as a liaison with the other vice presidents in university strategic planning. "The position doesn't affect the other vice presiden- By Jennifer Tomshack KPMG Peat Marwick, an accounting and consulting firm, recently donated over a quarter of a million dollars to DePaul's School of Accountancy for a student Macintosh computer lab. The donation provided a faculty Macintosh computer lab, a Macintosh classroom, and training sessions for the school of accountancy's faculty to improve their skills with the new soft- cys," said Richardson, "none of their responsibilities will be changed." Grindel is currently director of the institute for leadership of religious organizations, and adjunct professor in religious studies. His position as vp/executive assistant is effective immediately, but Grindel will also remain in his current position. "He will continue in the position at least for the year," said Richardson. "If the position (of vp/executive assistant) keeps growing, then he'll have to find a replacement." Additionally, the vp/executive assistant will pay particular attention to DePaul's Vincentian character and operations. "Being a Vincentian priest, Fr. Grindel is certainly well qualified for this aspect," Richardson said. Although a bit anxious about taking on both positions at the same time, Grindel looks forward to the new responsibilities. "I'm very pleased and happy that Fr. Richardson asked me to take on the responsiblity. I'm looking forward to the challenges, and furthering the goals and missions of the university," Grindel said. New computer lab funded by donation According to Ronald Patten dean of the College of Commerce the faculty went to summer training sessions offered by KPMG Peat Marwick in order to "gain familiarity with the software and develop applications for the classroom." The faculty Macintosh lab which has been operating since spring, consists of "first rate equipment," Patten said, includ ing three networked computers, (see COMPUTERS, p. 2) Representatives of KPMG Peat Marwick with Fr. Richardson in the new Macintosh lab. DePaulia By Donald Opitz Chiii Reporter Negotiations finalizing a purchase and redevelopment agreement between the university and the City of Chicago for the Goldblatt building are in the final stages, according to Ken McHugh, vice-president for business and finance. Currently under a letter of intent, plans to redevelop and lease space in the building must pass through what McHugh termed "a highly technical phase of transaction."DePaul University's Official Student Newspaper According to McHugh, this phase has been characterized by By Luke Davenport DePaul will be launch their annual United Way "Crusade of Mercy" fundraising campaign beginning September 27 and will attempt to reach its goal of $45,000 by relying on contributions from faculty, staff and students. According to Sr. Jean Maher, O.S.B., of university ministry, there is a special push this year to get the students involved in the campaign. "At DePaul there has been no real history of student involvement. We are putting the challenge out to DePaul students this year to meet the goal of $45,000," Valuable stained glass windows were found recently in several crates in the baseirent of St. Vincent de Paul Church. See story, page 5. DePaul finalizing contract on purchase of Goldblatt building '"long and arduous hours of discussion" between the city and DePaul under legal counsel. McHugh indicated that the final written agreement will be some 65 pages long. No tenants as of yet In the agreement, DePaul plans on leasing the first five floors as retail and commercial office space. McHugh said "we're talking to a lot of people," but he noted that the university cannot yet legally "consummate lease arrangements." McHugh commented that in the meantime, "we've done work Crusade of Mercy fundraiser sets a DePaul goal of $45,000 said Maher. Last year's goal of $45,000 netted only $42,000 from DePaul. Traditionally, faculty and staff receive a pledge card from university ministry. It is from this card that DePaul employees can contribute to the campaign. "It would be helpful for the clubs to have some sort of special projects to help raise funds for the United Way." —Sr. Jean Maher "They (the employees) can choose to donate directly from their paycheck, or to contribute in some other way. However, there can be no such program at DePaul for the students, and therefore it is difficult to get donations from them," added Maher. Maher also made a special plea September 21, 1990 Photo/Jason Ellsworth necessary to maintain the building." Winterization of the building is already complete, including roof repairs. "The roof was leaking at one point," McHugh said. The acquisition of Goldblatt's will add much needed space to the Loop Campus, currently housed in Lewis Center, O'Malley Place, the Administration Center, and leased space in the Sante Fe building and at 80 E. Van Buren. The university is currently planning for allocation of the space in Goldblatt's. "I'm looking forward for things to happen soon," said McHugh. "We're all very excited about it," he added. to the various student organizations at the university. "It would be helpful for the clubs to have some sort of special projects to help raise funds for the United Way," said Maher. The United Way is a national organizations which funds 400 charitable organizations in the Chicago area such as the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities and the Red Cross. This year's kick-off date coincides with St. Vincent DePaul day. According to Maher, the principles behind the United Way fit well into the Vincentian standards.