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DePaul's 3rd Annual Frosty Fun Giveaway

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A Holiday Giveaway for Prospective Students

🎉 Thank you for joining the fun! ☃️ Our third annual Frosty Fun holiday giveaway has officially come to a close, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all the enthusiastic entries! Winners will be carefully selected and notified by email in approximately 4 to 6 weeks—so keep an eye on your inbox!

From all of us here at DePaul, thank you for making this holiday season even brighter. Wishing you a warm, joyful, and happy holiday season! ❄️

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Past Prizes

A winter scene that has DePaul University colors

Take a Peek at Frosty Fun’s Greatest Hits! 🎁

The prizes are rolling in—from DePaul basketball tickets to indulgent wellness wonders and tech treasures. And this year, we’re topping it all off with the ultimate grand prize if you enter every day! ✨

Curious about what else we’ve given away? (Spoiler: It’s a lot of awesome stuff.) Check out the full list of past prizes here and get inspired by what could be YOURS this season. 🎄🎉

Day 1

Tipoff Time ❄️ Win Big on Day 1 of Frosty Fun 🤸

We’re bringing you courtside! 🏀 Athletics are an exciting part of our community, bringing students, alumni, and fans together. We’re kicking off this holiday season with a prize designed to bring YOU into this community! Every person who enters will receive 2 free tickets to a select DePaul men's or women's basketball game—perfect for cheering on our Blue Demons. Plus, you'll be entered into a contest to win an autographed basketball by head women’s basketball coach Jill M. Pizzotti and head men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann. Don't miss your chance to join the action! ❄️

Day 2

An array of images containg a pic of the Idea Realization Lab, a popcorn maker, a 3d printing pen, and a Criterion subscription picture.

A Mystery is Afoot: Who Will Receive A True Crime Giveaway?!

🕵️Here’s a case for you to crack: How can we show you how incredible it is to study Criminology AND English at DePaul? Okay, we’ve already solved this one: It’s with our True Crime giveaway! 🚨 The second day of Frosty Fun celebrates two of the ways students in LAS turn their passions into meaningful careers. One lucky winner will receive a collection of five mystery/crime novels written by DePaul English faculty and alumni; the Curtain Call Box Set mystery game; and a popcorn maker and a $150 gift card to the Peacock streaming service for those late-night true-crime binges. 🔎

Day 3

Play, Perform, Repeat: The Theatre School & School of Music Giveaway

🔦Lights, laughter, and holiday magic awaits! Win an exclusive package for true theatre lovers, including a year’s access to National Theatre at Home where you can stream top performances anytime 🎬 and some merch from The Theatre School at DePaul University to show your passion for the stage!.

Give the gift of powerful sound with a JBL speaker 🔊 Just like DePaul’s School of Music brings performances to life, this speaker delivers rich, vibrant audio✨perfect for holiday tunes, showstopping performances, and cozy winter nights.

Day 4

Tickets to Lyric Opera Of Chicago, Jazz Showcase, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Wellness and Comfort from the School of Nursing Simulation Lab

DePaul’s School of Nursing Simulation Lab wants to help you stay merry, bright, and healthy this winter! ❤️‍🩹 Get ready for cold and flu season with our cozy Wellness & Comfort Kit — the perfect mix of self-care and holiday cheer. Snuggle up in your softest loungewear under a warm electric blanket, sip soothing teas, and keep a handy first aid kit nearby for life’s little surprises. ☕ Feeling stressed from the holiday hustle? Unwind with a $150 Spa Week voucher and treat yourself to a well-deserved break. ✨ Enter now for your chance to win this festive, feel-good prize!

Day 5

DePaul water bottle, DePaul Sweatshirt, and a DePaul hat and a picture of people at Cindy's

A "One-Stop" Holiday Shop from the College of Communication! 🎁🎬

Ready to upgrade from "shot on phone" to "cinematic masterpiece"? 📱 DePaul's College of Communication is giving away a SmallRig Phone Video Rig Kit Pro! Transform your cell phone into a production studio and score an exclusive VIP tour of our state-of-the-art Center for Communication Engagement. This prize pack is your ticket to producing pro-level content, mirroring the hands-on, innovative education the college provides.

Enter now to win, and get ready to embark on a storytelling journey that echoes the bold, innovative spirit of our College of Communication! 🎁✨

Day 6

VR Party including pics of Organ Trail, Animal Well, and Octodad

Blue Demon Hospitality Anywhere and Everywhere

Today’s winner will get some Blue Demon Hospitality from DePaul Housing and Aramark. First, you’ll receive a $300 Hyatt gift card, good for any Hyatt hotel, including the Hotel Lincoln located near DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus in Chicago’s historic Old Town neighborhood. You’ll also receive all the things you need to make anywhere feel like home: tons of snacks, hot cocoa from Aramark, DePaul Housing mugs for your cocoa, and a warm DePaul blanket perfect for chilling.

Day 7

Vidagua Drinks, $150 dollar gift card to Target, $100 dollar gift card to Book Store, Calming lavendar body oil, and an array of DePaul swag.

Built on Success and Fueled by Coffee

We want to fill your (Driehaus) cup with holiday cheer! One lucky winner will get a Driehaus mug, plus Alma Coffee, owned by alumna Leticia Hutchins, BUS ’16, and Vidagua, an agua fresca created by alum Eddie Favela (BUS ’25) during his senior year at DePaul. To sweeten the deal, we’ll include a coffee maker, milk frother, warm socks, and books by our business faculty. Get ready to brew up some holiday joy!

Day 8

Monogramed leather journal, a Luggage Set, and book about diplomacy

Holiday Maker Magic from IRL

🎉 The final day of prizes is here! This holiday season, unleash your creativity with DePaul’s Idea Realization Lab (IRL)! One lucky winner will take home a 3D printer — perfect for bringing imaginative ideas to life. You’ll also receive a filament starter pack and exclusive print files designed by an IRL student, inspired by DePaul and Chicago.

Whether you’re crafting custom ornaments, heartfelt gifts, or clever everyday gadgets, this prize will help you turn holiday inspiration into something truly unforgettable.

🎁✨ Enter now for your chance to win this festive, creative giveaway!

Day 9

Screen Extender, ring light, and microphone

🎁 Take your remote setup from “meh” to magnificent! 🎁

We’ve got the ultimate work smarter, not harder bundle, packed with everything you need to shine. Picture this: a sleek screen extender for all that extra screen space (think spreadsheet here, cat video there), a ring light to brighten up your screen time (hello, Hollywood glow), and a microphone to make sure your voice is heard crystal clear!

In celebration of DePaul’s College of Education, we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to level up their Zoom game big time. Imagine keeping your homework, projects, emails, and binge-watching seamlessly organized across screens, all while looking and sounding like a pro.

Day 10

🎁 Relax & Recharge with the Office of Financial Aid 🎁

Nobody knows better than the Office of Financial Aid that figuring out finances can be stressful! So today’s prize is the ultimate stress-buster: a $300 voucher to the Spa at the Palmer House Hotel! Just steps away from DePaul’s Loop Campus, the Palmer House spa will work out those worries—and maybe a knot or two if you go for the premium massage.🌿🦌

So here’s the deal: take a breather! The Office of Financial Aid might not be able to send you to the spa every day (we asked), but they’re always here to help you tackle financial stress year-round. ✨

🎁 Ready to Jet-Set in Style? 🎁

The Office of Global Engagement and the School for Continuing and Professional Studies are here to fuel your next adventure! Win the ultimate travel bundle: the roomy, stylish Beis Weekender bag (because overpacking is a lifestyle), a sleek passport holder to keep your docs safe, and an international snack pack to keep you fueled—from airport delays to in-flight cravings.

Pack your bags and your wanderlust—this prize is ready to take off! ✈️✨

Day 11

A $200 dollar giftcard to Broadway In Chicago

The Theatre School and the Office Of Student Involvement

🎭 Free tickets to The Theatre School at DePaul? A behind-the-scenes tour? And a Broadway in Chicago gift card? All in ONE bundle?! We’re not being dramatic—but we are definitely being theatrical! Today’s prize is a show-stopper from The Theatre School at DePaul and the Office of Student Involvement, where one lucky winner will dive headfirst into Chicago’s legendary theatre scene. How’s THAT for getting our students involved?!

This isn’t just any theatre school—it’s the birthplace of stars like Joe Keery (Stranger Things), John C. Reilly (Talladega Nights), Gillian Anderson (The X-Files), and Judy Greer (Arrested Development)! So, who knows? When you win this dazzling prize, you might just spot the next Steve from Stranger Things before he’s famous… or, hey, maybe he’ll spot you! 🌟🎭✨

🎁 All prizes have been revealed for this year! 🦌 🕯️

Frosty Freebie Cheer

Everyone wins in this holiday giveaway! ❄️✨ While free DePaul basketball tickets are no longer available, you can still bundle up, go spread some cheer, and watch the Blue Demons bring the heat! 🏀💙

Note: The FROSTY25 promo code is no longer active.

All Prizes Were Brought To You By…

DePaul Partners

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible partners at DePaul University who helped make the Frosty Fun Contest a success! Your generosity and support in arranging prizes brought joy and excitement to our community. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we truly appreciate your commitment to making this event so special! ❄️✨

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