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QUENTIN RICHARDSON - MAKING “MIRACLES” IN THE CITY

Despite his early success as a bas-ketball phenom for Whitney Young High School and DePaul University to his turn as a veteran NBA superstar, Chicago native Quentin Richardson has never forgotten the importance of giving back. Each year, during the Thanksgiving holiday season, Rich-ardson, 32, donates food to needy families in struggling communities in Chicago and throughout the country. On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 12:00 noon, he joined local church volunteers at the Vivian L. Brown Community Center in the Washington

Park community to distribute nearly 400 food baskets to local residents. First Tabernacle Community Church is where members of his family worship and his brother-in-law is an Elder.CLICK HERE to read the entire story.

JACK DEAN - DEPAUL HOOPS HERO UNCOVERED

Jack Dean came to DePaul to play basketball at age 17 in 1943-44 because he wasn’t old enough to enlist in the military. Instead of enlisting, he signed up for duty with the Blue Demons and Ray Meyer. The St.

Ignatius prep came in well-prepared and made an immediate impact. He would finish the 1943-44 season as DePaul’s third-leading scorer behind All-Americans Mikan and Dick Triptow.“He was a good player and a great-looking guy,” said teammate Dick Triptow. “He really added a lot to our team.”“I owe playing at DePaul to Jack,” said Blue Demon Hall of Famer Eu-gene Stump. “I was sitting on the South Side waiting to get old enough to enlist when Jack told me I should go up with him for some basketball at DePaul one afternoon. We went, and a couple of weeks later, Coach Ray Meyer offered us both scholarships to play for the Blue Demons. For me, that really changed everything.”Dean was the leading scorer in DePaul’s semifinal victory over Okla-homa A&M in Madison Square Garden. With Mikan on the bench in foul trouble, the freshman stood tall and knocked down several shots in the Blue Demons’ come-from-behind victory.CLICK HERE to read the entire story.

ERIC WALLACE FEATURED IN AUSTRALIAN NEWS

During the latest AFL draft combine, three American athletes stood out. Eric Wallace, Yannick Crowder and Benjamin Shearry all have basketball back-grounds. With a season or two of hard work, any one of these athletes has the potential to thrill

the crowds just like Buddy and help boost any club’s publicity, crowds and merchandising.If I had to pick one, it would be Eric Wallace. He won the best inter-national performer at the combine and has fallen in love with Aussie Rules. Keep in mind the first game of AFL he saw was the 2012 grand final.Eric loved his time in Australia and is bursting at the seams to get back here and give Aussie rules a crack. Eric is already an amazing athlete, that’s a tick. But his biggest tick is his desire to play.Take note GWS, this one doesn’t require a bag of money to stoke his passion. Every club can have three international rookies (No Irishmen) listed on their Category B list, in addition to their primary rookie list, which allows six normal rookies.

Eric Wallace is sitting by his phone, give him a call and let’s give AFL its second rookie-listed American athlete for 2013.CLICK HERE to read the entire story.

ERIC WALLACE DEPAUL NOTES Eric Wallace sat out the 2008-09 season after transferring from Ohio State. He totaled 39 career collegiate games including15 games for the Buckeyes as a freshman during the 2007-08 season.Career Highs:Points: 16, vs. Detroit (Nov. 28, 2009)Rebounds: 9 (2x), last at St. John’s (Jan. 17, 2010)Assists: 3, at Connecticut (Feb. 6, 2010)Steals: 4, at Connecticut (Feb. 6, 2010)Blocked Shots: 4, vs. Texas State (Dec. 19, 2009)Minutes: 37, vs. Detroit (Nov. 28, 2009)Games in Double-Figures: 6

DePaul Athletic Development Staff

Thad Dohrn tdohrn@depaul.edu Lemone Lampley llampley1@depaul.edu Marge Mazik mmazik@depaul.edu Mario Stula mstula1@depaul.eduMolly Creek mcreek@depaul.edu

NAME: Matthew GrahamSPORT: Track and Field and Cross CountryYEARS PARTICIPATED: 2008-2012

What does being a DePaul Letterwinner mean to you?It means a lot. DePaul is like a family. If it wasn’t for my time at DePaul my life today would be completely different.

Why did you choose DePaul?I chose DePaul because of the location and the Big East. But also because of the high standard of education that I knew I would receive at DePaul.

What was your favorite memory while at DePaul?My favourite memory while at DePaul would have to be taking third at the Big East Champion-ships during my sophomore year. I wouldn’t have reached that level if it wasn’t for Coach Cray-craft. He taught me more than just about athletics. He is one of those guys that everyone wants to be friends with and I am incredibly lucky to say I got to work with him.

What did receiving a scholarship from DePaul mean to you?Receiving a scholarship meant everything to me.

What was your funniest memory at DePaul?I have a lot of funny memories while at DePaul. The funniest probably isn’t suitable for here but I believe there are a few photos of it still lurking around.

Brief Summary of your life from graduation till now:Since graduation I have moved to London where I am studying towards an MS.c in Comparative Politics (conflict studies) at the London School of Economics (LSE). I am still running competi-tively while also pursuing a dream of serving in the British Army Reserves.

Is there a recent highlight that you would like to share with Alumni and friends of DePaul Athletics?Unfortunately my life has been rather boring since gradu-ation...Hopefully within the next year I will have something exciting to say.

What advice would you give to a current or future student-athlete?Don’t waste this amazing opportunity that you have! I genuinely believe that DePaul is the best university in the nation to be a student at. Give it everything and you will

leave with not only a great degree but also a great future.

Favorites:Travel: Chicago (I miss it already)Books: By Way of DeceptionAuthor: Victor Ostrovsky Movie: Any of the Bond’s Sports movie: Munich (It is kind of about sport)Quote: Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb. (Sir Winston Churchill)

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Phone: 773-325-7240

DE PAUL ON-LINE AUCTION RANKS IN THE TOP 10

In February, 2012, DePaul Athletic Development kicked-off an on-line auction to support scholarship donations.The auction is a partnership between DePaul Athletics and its website provider: cbssports.com. After finishing last year ranked No. 24 in sales in less than half of a year of operations, the on-line auction site ranks No. 9 in items sold in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012-13. Each week seven-to-eight new “Blue Demon Treasures” are posted for the auction. In all, more than $10,000 has been distributed to DePaul Athletics Scholarship funds. Bid on a “Blue Demon Treasure” collection now. CLICK HERE to start bidding. In Year Two (Week 9) of BIDS On-Line Auctions we once again raised money, which benefited our scholarship funds. B.I.D.S. stands for Blue Demon Authentic On-line Auctions In Support of DePaul Athletics Scholarships. The auction

site is a partnership between DePaul University Athletics and its website provider cbssports.com. Year Two (Week 10) features some recent game-worn items, including men’s basketball game-worn jersey by Michael Bizoukas, and men’s basketball game-worn warm-up top. To participate in B.I.D.S., bidders will have to register prior to submitting bids. All proceeds from the on-line auctions will benefit DePaul athletic scholarships. As a special incentive for bidders, all winning bidders of more than $100 will receive a complimentary Ray Meyer commemorative coin, which was minted in 2006-07 to memorialize the DePaul legend and to support the scholarship in his name.

BIDS ITEM OF THE DAYBid now on authentic game-worn men’s basketball jersey worn by Michael Bizoukas. Mike Bizoukas, a fan favorite, played for the Blue Demons from 2007-2011. During his time at DePaul, Bizoukas totaled 58 career games, and started 13 times. He played just five games during 2007-08 season and was granted medical hardship, contracted mononucleosis prior to the season and during the season.

BIDS Item of the Day

LENAE WILLIAMS Villeneuve D’Ascq, France

How is your team doing this year?We are struggling right now and have had many injuries with 5 professional players out at once. So as we get everyone back we are hoping to move up in the ranking.

What countries have you played in?I have played in Italy, Israel, Greece, Slovakia, and France

Where is your favorite place to play?I have been in France the longest because of the level of play. But I enjoyed Israel and Italy as well.

What is your biggest memory overseas?Dont know of just one big moment but several moments that were big. Like beating the number 1 team to advance to the final in the French cup. Also winning the challenge round 2 times.

What is your greatest memory as a Blue Demon?Probably hitting my 2000th point.

Did you have an opportunity to travel around Europe?I dont have that much time to travel with the team but just going to the different places to play the games I am seeing alot of Europe.

How do you like the food in France?France’s food is ok nothing special to me and I cook alot of my own food.What do you miss the most about being in United States?My family and my house!

Did you have a chance to follow Blue Demon basketball this sea-son?Yes I always follow an check to see how they are doing each year.

Favorites: Movie: The Color PurpleI dont have a favorite book, author or quote :)

LENAE WILLIAMS DEPAUL NOTES: Arguably one of the top shooters in DePaul and NCAA history, Lenae Williams finished her career third on the all-time NCAA three-point field goal list. her 330 three’s is also a DePaul and Conference USA record while she is the fourth player, joining Diana Vines, Khara Smith and Allie Quigley, to eclipse 2,000-point plateau. Williams played for the Detroit Shock after being the 18th-overall pick in the 2002 WNBA draft.

MANY DREAMS. ONE MISSION. - THE CAMPAIGN FOR DEPAUL UNIVERSITYThe Many Dreams, One Mission Campaign for DePaul University is an historic initiative undertaken in support of one of America’s great universities. It will ensure that DePaul continues to deliver on our founding promise: an excellent education for any talented student who seeks it.

The Campaign supports dreams. Students come to DePaul from across the country and around the world. Their dreams are manycand varied, individual to each, as our students come from all stations in life. Many are the first in their family to attend college.

The realization of their dreams gives rise to new dreams and strong communities.The Campaign sup-ports DePaul’s mission, a mission which blends opportunity and excellence, inquiry and discovery, ser-vice to the individual and benefit to the larger community. It is manifested in the work that goes on here every day, in libraries, classrooms, laboratories, practice rooms and on the stage in hours of solitude and moments of connection

ATHLETICS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEARS $10 MILLION MARKAthletics provides an avenue of opportunity for students at DePaul. Athletics also helps build community and enhance DePaul’s reputation locally and nationally. As part of DePaul’s Many Dreams. One Mission. Campaign, Athletics is charged with raising $14 million. Strategically, goals have been set to raise the gifts to support scholarship endowment, facility improvements and programmatic sup-port. As of October 22, DePaul Athletics had raised $9.6 million dollars.

INSURE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOMORROW, TODAY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTSDePaul Athletics fundraising efforts have focused on endowing scholarship and programming needs. Annually athletics spends nearly $5 million on scholarship expenses for its more than 200 student-athletes. By endowing scholarships, DePaul Athletics has the opportunity to enhance scholarships in some sports and redistribute available funding to maximize the department’s resources.A named scholarship requires a gift of $50,000. All gifts can be made in pledges over five years. Planned giving opportunities are also available. For more information, call Thad Dohrn at 773-325-7240.

WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEPHONEYou can make your gift by phone to Development Associate Marge Mazik at773-325-7240. We accept MasterCard, American Express, VISA and Discover.

MAILMake your check payable to DePaul University, and send your gift to:DePaul UniversityOffice of Development1 East Jackson Blvd.Chicago, IL 60604-2287

ONLINEUse our secure online form to make a credit card gift or pledge.CLICK HERE

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVEDePaul University offers other ways to give, includ-ing: electronic funds transfers, recurringcredit card charges and stock transfers. For more information, call Mark Burns, 312-362-5651.

GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF THE BLUE DEMONS WITH THE DAILY DEMONDePaul fans can get their compilation of Blue Demon news every morning at 8:30 through The Daily Demon. Get your updates with your morning cup of coffee. The Daily Demon features Today in Blue Demon History, sports updates from the previous day, Letterwinners Links and more. To subscribe, email development graduate assistant Molly Creek at mcreek@depaul.edu or on FACEBOOK at The Daily Demon.

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Mark Your Calendars:It is time for you to give us your input to help us pick our 2013 Hall of Fame Class.Nominate your choice for the 2013 Class of the DePaul Athletic Hall of Fame Click Here.

Today In Blue Demon History:On November 21st 2003, Women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno secured his 300th win to open the 2003-04 season with a 94-62 win over UW-Milwaukee in the Moran Realty Classic. Ashley Luke led five players in double-figures with 18 points while Charlene Smith chipped in 15. Click Here for the full story.

Sports Updates: Men’s Basketball: Despite the heat and humidity outside the Moon Palace Resort, the DePaul men’s basketball team couldn’t get warmed up from the field early Tuesday evening and dropped a 75-62 decision against Wichita State. Brandon Young led the Blue Demons with a game-high 19 points while Moses Morganadded 15 off the bench. Click Here for the full story.

Women’s Basketball:Talk about getting an early start, the DePaul women’s basketball team left at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday for the Paradise Jam tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands that begins Thanksgiving Day.They headed to the Caribbean island of St. Thomas with a collective mindset to first and foremost play winning basketball.Click Here for the full story.

To subscribe, email development graduate assistant Molly Creek at mcreek@depaul.edu.

CHAMPIONS CLUB ROOM SCHEDULEWOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Date Opponent Nov 9. vs. Nicholls State Nov. 10 vs. Championship/Consolation game Nov. 17 vs. Howard Nov. 19 vs. Yale Dec. 2 vs. Northwestern Dec.11 vs. Milwaukee Dec. 15 vs. Northern Illinois Dec. 21 vs. Princeton Dec. 28 vs. Oral Roberts Jan. 5 vs. Louisville * Jan. 19 vs. Providence * Jan. 29 vs. Pittsburgh * Feb. 6 vs. Seton Hall Feb. 12 vs. Rutgers Feb. 24 vs. Notre Dame Feb. 26 vs. Georgetown

Champions Club Room DetailsDoors Open: Doors opens 60 minutes before tip-off

Eligibility: Must be current Champions Club member or D-Club member. Alumni may attend special Alumni Association Dates

Reservations: All reservations need to be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling 773-325-7240.

Directions: 2314 N Sheffield - Brownstone’s Annex is located on the first floor in DePaul Student Center at 2250 N. Sheffield.

CHAMPIONS CLUB ROOM MENUMEN’S BASKETBALL

Date Opponent MenuNov. 15 Gardner Webb build your own hot dog Nov. 17 Austin Peay pizza, BLT saladNov. 27 Fairfield vegeterian penne pastaDec. 9 Milwaukee build your own burgerDec. 16 Northern Illinois chicken fajitasDec. 22 UMBC buiild your own hot dogDec. 29 Loyola Chicago build your own chicken sandwichJan. 2 Seton Hall* pizza, BLT saladJan. 15 Cincinnati* build your own burgerJan. 19 St. John’s * brunchFeb. 2 Notre Dame* build your own burgerFeb. 5 Villanova* pizza, BLT saladFeb. 16 Rutgers vegeterian penne pasta Feb. 23 Connecticut* build your own hot dogFeb. 27 Loiusville* chiicken fajitasMar. 9 Pittsburgh* build your own chicken sandwich

Champions Club Room DetailsDoors Open: Doors opens 75 minutes before tip-off

Eligibility: Must be current Champions Club member or D-Club member. Alumni may attend special Alumni Association Dates

All Meals: $10 for adults - $5 for Children 14 and under.Cash bar is available. Complimentary snacks will be provided.

Reservations: All reservations need to be made at least 48 hours in advance by registering on-line, or by calling Marge Mazik at 773-325-7240.

Directions: Champions Club Room is in Skyline Room North of Allstate Arena. Entrance is adjacent to ticket office on Lunt Ave.

Upcoming EventsDecember 1 Denver Alumni Chapter Holiday LunchTime Noon - 2 p.m.Link: http://alumni.depaul.edu/events/EventDetail.aspx?event_id=1552

December 6 Christmas at DePaulTime 7 p.m.Link: http://alumni.depaul.edu/events/EventDetail.aspx?event_id=1594

December 12Men’s Game at ASU: Pregame Reception & GameTime 5 p.m.Link: http://alumni.depaul.edu/events/EventDetail.aspx?event_id=1627

January 9Career Conference Call: A Sneak Peek of Career WeekTime NoonLink: http://alumni.depaul.edu/events/EventDetail.aspx?event_id=1529

January 12Women’s Basketball vs. USF: Pregame Reception & GameTime 6 p.m.Link: http://alumni.depaul.edu/events/EventDetail.aspx?event_id=1630

January 23Alumni & Friends Reception in New York CityTime 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Link: http://alumni.depaul.edu/events/EventDetail.aspx?event_id=1611

Alumni Center Hours:

Monday through Friday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address & Phone Number:2400 N. Sheffield Ave., Ste. 150Chicago, IL 60614Ph: (773) 325-8390Toll-free: (800) 437-1898

PRESIDENT’S CLUB ROOM SCHEDULEMEN’S BASKETBALL

Date OpponentJan. 2 Seton HallJan. 15 CincinnatiJan. 19 St. John’sFeb. 2 Notre Dame Feb. 5 Villanova Feb. 23 ConnecticutFeb.27 LouisvilleMar. 9 Pittsburgh

President’s Club Room DetailsDoors Open: Doors opens 60 minutes before tip-off when doors open.

Eligibility: Must be current President’s Club member.

All Meals: Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available to President’s Club member and their significant other. Additional guests are available for $20.

Reservations: All reservations are suggested at least 48 hours in advance by calling 312-362-8573.

Directions: President’s Club Room is in the Southeast Party Room on South Concourse of Allstate Arena.

President’s Club members and their spouse/significant other are welcome to attend the pregame receptions free of charge starting one hour prior to tip-off in the Southeast Party Room. Additional guests are welcome to attend for $20 per person.