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November 2017

From soldier to scholar

Published: November 29, 2017

Kevin Burke wasn’t ready for college coming out of high school. Not mature enough, not dedicated to his studies. And there was the lingering trauma of his aunt's death in the Twin Towers collapse on Sept. 11, 2001. There were other things he felt compelled to do. So he joined the Army and served three deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan over...

Notre Dame launches Grotto Network, a digital platform for Catholic millennials

Published: November 26, 2017

Notre Dame News

On the occasion of its 175th anniversary, the University of Notre Dame announced Nov. 26 the launch of Grotto Network, a digital media platform for young Catholic adults.

NDLS hosts moot court tournament for religious freedom

Published: November 16, 2017

Denise Wager

Ten moot court teams from across the country participated in the competition that was organized by NDLS students and was co-sponsored by the Law School’s Program on Church, State & Society.

Program immerses students in Latino communities

Published: November 14, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

The Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) offers the Cross-Cultural Leadership Program (CCLP), an eight-week immersive program in the Latino communities of Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

Polygamy, women’s rights, and Mormonism: A seminar with Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Published: November 07, 2017

Benjamin J. Wetzel

The Seminar in American Religion convened on October 7, 2017, to discuss Laurel Thatcher Ulrich’s landmark book, A House Full of Females: Plural Marriage and Women’s Rights in Early Mormonism, 1835–1870 (Knopf, 2017).

New professor brings multilingual, multicultural approach to English and Africana studies departments

Published: November 06, 2017

Renee Peggs

Mark Sanders is pushing the geographical boundaries of the study of English literature. Through his scholarly work, he aims to expand the traditional English canon beyond the United Kingdom and United States and to broaden the corpus of black writing, particularly that of black Atlantic authors.

ND Law grads credit Tax Clinic with preparing them for practice

Published: November 01, 2017

Kevin Allen

Law students are not required to have a background in accounting to work at the Tax Clinic, where they represent low-income residents in federal tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Many students have an interest in tax law and are seeking other aspects of the clinic experience that will prepare them for their careers.

Internships in the Middle East and Washington, D.C., shape student’s career plan

Published: November 28, 2017

Teagan Dillon

Notre Dame senior Sarah Tomas Morgan has always had an interest in global issues. And the College of Arts and Letters has enabled her to explore that passion through her coursework and a variety of international and internship experiences. Coming into her first year, Tomas Morgan intended on majoring in political science. But after completing a University Seminar in the Program...

Notre Dame MBA students to help build home for children in Jamaica

Published: November 22, 2017

Carol Elliott

Three University of Notre Dame MBA students will be spending their winter break in Jamaica, but their plans don’t include the typical tourist…

Notre Dame establishes Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

Published: November 15, 2017

Sue Ryan

The office will expand the University’s support for Notre Dame-enrolled veterans and their families, active-duty and ROTC students and those who are dependents of service members.

Liberal studies alumnus uses big data to fight inequality in education

Published: November 13, 2017

Jack Rooney

For his entire academic career, Sean Reardon ’86 has sought to use his passions — the humanities and quantitative research — to make a difference in the field of education. One of the nation’s leading experts on educational inequality, Reardon researches how opportunities and outcomes vary in the United States for students of different racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds.

Baraka Bouts raise money for East Africa

Published: November 07, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

Baraka Bouts, the annual women’s boxing tournament hosted by the Notre Dame Women’s Boxing Club, began yesterday evening at the Dahnke Ballroom of the new Duncan Student Center.

Students explore the ancient in contemporary China

Published: November 01, 2017

Rosalyn Wells

Throughout the trip, students explored the contrast of old and new to develop a deeper appreciation and cultural understanding of China’s built environment.

Diversity Discussion and Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

Published: November 27, 2017

Anna McKeever

Fall 2017 Staff Diversity and Inclusion Discussion Series Participatory and highly interactive, this discussion series presents opportunities for all Notre Dame staff to share experiences, learn from each other, and ultimately grow to make the University a more diverse and inclusive place…

Theology graduate students travel to Germany, Jordan, and Israel with Fulbright Awards

Published: November 21, 2017

Carrie Gates

Four students in Notre Dame’s Ph.D. program in theology have received 2017-18 research grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.

Engineering majors make a difference and put their skills to work abroad

Published: November 14, 2017

Shannon Rooney

NDSEED has worked on nine bridges in three countries under the leadership of 72 Notre Dame students.

Arabic Club shirts for sale

Published: November 08, 2017

Department of Classics

Notre Dame's Arabic Club is selling shirts that say "Play Like a Champion" in Arabic for $15.

Building community partnerships for ethical global engagement

Published: November 07, 2017

AAC&U News

Each semester, global learning educators set out to change the way their students see the world. Global service-learning experiences, whether they occur internationally or within local communities, can be transformative experiences that strengthen students’ global self-awareness, identity formation, and understanding of diverse cultures.

Summer seminar brings traditional architecture to the Netherlands

Published: November 01, 2017

Rosalyn Wells

Students came to the course from diverse liberal arts backgrounds and included a mix of psychology, political science and sociology majors. One thing they tended to have in common with one another is that they were most familiar with living in cities and urban environments as opposed to growing up in the suburbs.