DePaul University - Depaulian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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The Alumni Association of De Paul University hcrs completed or very active year in 1945-46. The association is a Closely knit, well-integrated organiza- tion having a threefold purpose in its existence and activities. This purpose is spiritual, cultural and social and in pursuance of this goal, the organiza- tion furthers the ultimate aim of foster- ing the best interests of De Paul. The association fulfills its spiritual goals by attempting to keep graduates Closely allied With the Church after their graduation. In the cultural vein, the Alumni try to add something to the cultural life of the graduate through lecture series and similar activities. The social activities are various. Class din- ners, class reunions, college group reunions e all are part of the group's activities. Among other activities, The cameraman catches the committee of the Annual Alumni Stag event in the De Paul Auditorium. ALUMNI were the tournaments sponsored by the organization: the annual golf tour- nament, and the bowling tournaments. On April 29 the Alumni held the Annual Class Reunion Stag in the Auditorium With their usual success- ful results. A style show on October 19 will be held strictly for the alumnae. The success of the association may be attributed to its director, the Rev- erend F. Coupal, C.M., and to its officers: Stacey Osgood, president; A1 Sisco, vice-president; Margaret Ridge, secretary,- and Marjorie VosBurgh, treasurer. The Board of Directors of the or- ganization is made up of every Class president since 1899. Backbone of the Alumni Associa- tion is the Alumni News, official orgcm

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VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION An outgrowth of World War 11 is the Vet- erans' Affairs Council, of Which Mr. Dean Cornell is Coordinator. At the time of the Council's organization in the fall of 1944 there were 105 veterans at De Paul, in September of 1945, 505, and in February of this year, 1800, all of Whom have been Hprocessed by the VAC upon entering the University. Mr. Cornell, Commerce '30, succeeded Dr. Howard E. Egan as Coordinator of Veterans' Affairs at De Paul. In this capacity, he serves as liaison between the University and the Dean Cornell. Coordinator Veterans' Administration at Hines Hospital, Hines, Illinois. Dr. Egan, during his term in this position, established the initial contact with the Veter- ans' Administration and carried on the coun- seling program for veterans as well as the administrative functions having to do With this office. Among Mr. Cornell's duties are determin- ing whether the vets qualify under the GI Bill and Rehabilitation Law and counseling them in matters of personal and adjustment problems. Mr. Cornell advises an incoming vet on entrance requirements.

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Rev. Frederick Coupal, C.M.. A.M., Alumni Coordinator ASSOCIATION of the organization. This widely read To date the association numbers publication is under the direction of over 13,000 student and alumni mem- Mr. Arthur Schaefer, Director of Public bers. A student automatically becomes Relations of De Paul. The newspaper a member of the organization upon is a perfect link between the school completing one year of school and re- and the alumni members, mains a member for life thereafter. Arthur Schaefer. Director 0! , Public Relations Gar rightL and his oiiice aides.