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Released: 7-Mar-2013 1:05 AM EST
Odds of Picking Perfect NCAA Bracket: DePaul Math Professor
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According to Jeff Bergen, a mathematics professor at DePaul University in Chicago and a lifelong collegiate basketball fan, the odds of picking a perfect bracket are less than one-in-9.2 quintillion. He demonstrates the math on YouTube.

Released: 27-Feb-2013 3:05 PM EST
St. Patrick’s Day Is ‘Great American Story’ Says Irish Studies Expert
DePaul University

St. Patrick’s Day has become an American tradition where everyone is Irish. However, these annual March celebrations were born from the painful experiences of early Irish immigrants, many of whom were Catholic, says Mary McCain, Irish studies instructor at DePaul University in Chicago.

Released: 18-Feb-2013 7:00 AM EST
Catholic and Vincentian History Collection Goes Online
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The Vincentian Studies Institute of DePaul University in Chicago has launched an online research archive that provides access to historical documents on the Catholic Reformation, with special focus on Vincentian history.

Released: 14-Feb-2013 8:20 AM EST
Does ‘I Love You’ Mean Your Relationship Is in Trouble?
DePaul University

Affectionate behavior may not be all that it seems, according to a new study by relational communication expert Sean Horan, an assistant professor at DePaul University, and co-author Melanie Booth-Butterfield, a professor at West Virginia University.

Released: 5-Feb-2013 10:30 AM EST
Nobody Loves Luigi
DePaul University

The year 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the original “Mario Bros.” arcade game, which introduced Mario’s fraternal twin brother Luigi. In terms of celebration, however, Luigi remains strictly second banana; the Robin to Mario’s Batman, according to Jose Zagal, assistant professor of game development and interactive media at DePaul University.

Released: 18-Dec-2012 4:45 PM EST
Christmas Traditions Are Rooted in Dickens’ ‘Carol’
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DePaul University in Chicago is home to a collection of the illustrated works of Charles Dickens that includes 1,000 volumes of rare books, early editions and memorabilia.

Released: 7-Dec-2012 4:00 PM EST
Psychology Professor Offers a Procrastinator’s Guide on New Year’s Resolutions
DePaul University

Joseph Ferrari, author of “Still Procrastinating?: The No Regrets Guide to Getting it Done,” says now is the time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions, especially if you’re a procrastinator.


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