Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 p.m.
GSV x DePaul Athletics Welcome Reception
DePaul Athletics and GSV invite you to connect with fellow attendees and leaders from across sports, higher education and business over cocktails and conversation.
Where to meet
Wintrust Arena
200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago · Home of DePaul Basketball
Evening highlights
- 5:30 p.m.
Reception begins
Open bar, heavy appetizers, and time to meet and mingle before Wednesday’s event.
- 6:15 p.m.
Brief remarks
DePaul University President Robert L. Manuel and Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy discuss the evolving landscape of higher education and college athletics, including ROI, institutional priorities and decision-making.
- 7:30 p.m.
Reception concludes
Event details
- Attire
- Business casual
- Parking & transportation
- Use the parking garage adjacent to Wintrust Arena or rideshare.
- Arrival
- Enter through Wintrust Arena’s main entrance. The skybridge will not be available for event entry.
- Security
- The arena’s standard event bag policy will not apply; all guests will go through security screening upon arrival.