Continuing DePauw's trend of "going green," members of Student Life and Academic Atmosphere Committee proposed changes to campus dining services, including more organic and locally grown options, through a letter to Richard Speller, vice president for financial planning.… Post the First Comment

The buildings may look the same. The restrooms may be just as clean. But according to Director of Facilities Ted Fares, many components of the everyday DePauw experience - from light bulbs to recycling bags and cleaning supplies - have changed during the past two years.… 1 Comment

Speaker Mike T. Smith knew how to relate to his audience. As an opening to his presentation on Thursday, the 1999 graduate of DePauw gestured to the projector in the Union Building Ballroom, which displayed a picture of a group of camouflaged Alpha Tao Omega brothers.… 1 Comment

As DePauw celebrated the appointment of future president Brian Casey Thursday, acclaimed historian David Hackett Fischer's lecture on leadership seemed more than appropriate. Fischer had a large audience in Peeler Auditorium late yesterday afternoon for the Walker Horizon Lecture in History, which disucssed how U.… Post the First Comment

Brian Casey boarded a plane to Indianapolis Wednesday, on his way to be publicly introduced as DePauw's next president. The only problem was that he didn't officially have the job yet. Casey's hiring was still contingent upon approval by DePauw's board of trustees, but assured that the trustees would agree with the Presidential Search Committee's recommendation, he took a chance and took the flight.… Post the First Comment

Beyond the confines of campus, Greencastle provides multiple restaurant options for students craving respite from everyday University fare. While some survive for decades at a time, other restaurants shift in and out of business. Finding the balance between the student and community customer base can be the key to survival.… Post the First Comment