Faculty Talks: Sparking Curiosity, Expanding Horizons

The DePaul College of Communication “Faculty Talks” series invites students to dive into a mix of exciting, cross-disciplinary topics led by passionate professors. Each lecture is a fresh take on something fascinating—from personal growth to pop culture to mastering communication—giving you insights that go well beyond the classroom!

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The best part of our Faculty Talks series? The fantastic variety of topics that keep you curious and inspired! Explore the upcoming lectures below and check back regularly for new offerings.

Myths of AI Data Centers

A Global Perspective

<div class="ck-content"><p class="p1"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:"Rethink Sans", sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><strong>Tony Deng, Associate Professor, Public Relations and Advertising</strong></span></span></p><p class="p1">AI data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S. But what does this means for our communities, from water and energy use to jobs and sustainability? Join Associate Professor Tony Deng to explore the facts, myths, and global perspectives shaping the future of AI infrastructure.</p><h3>Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:00 p.m. CDT</h3></div>

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