Depauw University

101 East Seminary Street, Greencastle, IN 46135-1772 -  View Map

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• DePauw is nationally recognized for exceptional academic programs, distinguished faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities. Depauw University includes College of Liberal Arts, School of Music and Creative & Performing Arts.
• DePauw University was founded in 1837 by the Methodist Church. The original name, Indiana Asbury University, came from the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, Francis Asbury. At its conception the school was to be an ecumenical institution of national stature. In fact, the college was "forever to be conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to all religious denominations, and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general."
• DePauw today incorporates 36 major buildings on 655 acres, including a 480-acre nature preserve. East College, built in 1877, is listed on the Register of Historic Landmarks. The $38 million expanded Julian Science and Mathematics Building includes state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms and is the home base for our technology initiatives, known as 361°. The $15 million Richard E. Peeler Art Center is an 80,000-square-foot facility that includes a large exhibition space; a 90-seat auditorium; and classroom and studio space for ceramics, pottery, sculpture, painting, drawing, digital video and photography.
• The college offers programs in Biology, Communication Arts and Sciences, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English Literature, History, Kinesiology, Modern Languages, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
• Profile last updated: 10/15/2008.

In the News:

• Rock/classical 'Interlooping' at Gobin Wednesday evening (Greencastle Banner-Graphic)
  posted on July 18, 2011 at 04:13:59 am
  Michael Kelsey, a genre-fusing rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, and recent DePauw University music graduate Seth Tsui, a classical trombonist, rock singer and audio engineer, will combine forces...
• 22 questions for 22 years: A farewell interview with President Bottoms (DePauw)
  posted on July 17, 2011 at 04:30:22 pm
  On the second floor of the administration building, in a corner office of airy, rather than imposing proportions, works a man who has long laboured to make DePauw University a better place for students, faculty, staff and Greencastle.
• Old Sigma Nu house being razed (Greencastle Banner-Graphic)
  posted on July 16, 2011 at 04:14:48 am
  Friday marked the final frontier for the old DePauw University fraternity house locals have often referred to as the Starship Enterprise. The former Sigma Nu house at 500 Anderson St. (the southeast...
• Spencer graduates from DePauw (Community Press & Recorder)
  posted on July 14, 2011 at 02:37:44 pm
  Andrea Spencer of Fort Thomas graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., on May 22, with a bachelor of music degree in vocal performance. She has been accepted at the University of Cinicnnati's College Conservatory of Music to pursue a master of music degree. Andrea is a 2007 graduate of Highlands High School and the daughter of Bernie and Terry Spencer of Fort Thomas.
• Civic League to host kids' tennis tournament (Greencastle Banner-Graphic)
  posted on June 23, 2011 at 04:28:27 am
  The Greencastle Civic League recently announced its inaugural tennis tournament for kids in Putnam County. The tournament will be held on July 9-10 starting at 9 a.m. at the DePauw University outdoor...

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