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Spring Unity Summit brings staff together like never before

Published: April 22, 2024

Notre Dame Human Resources works with leaders from Campus Safety and University Operations and University Enterprises and Events to remove barriers for employees who normally can’t attend.

Unity Summit participants asked to do their part to build a Beloved Community at Notre Dame

Published: January 23, 2024

Cidni Sanders

More than 200 people attended the annual Walk the Walk Week event hosted by Eric Love and Notre Dame Human Resources (NDHR). Participants are expected to lead the conversation and, hopefully, the change.

My pronouns: She, her, hers

Published: October 18, 2023

Cidni Sanders

While some may find it new and unfamiliar to proactively share their pronouns, it’s something Cecilia Lucero has practiced for at least four years. Words matter, and so do actions.

Pride runs deep among ND faculty and staff who graduated from HBCUs

Published: September 18, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Scholars and professionals from across campus share how Historically Black Colleges and Universities helped make them who they are today.

Keona Lewis to join Notre Dame as assistant provost for academic diversity and inclusion

Published: January 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Keona Lewis, associate director of research and evaluation for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been named assistant provost for academic diversity and inclusion at the University of Notre Dame, effective Feb. 1.

Beyond a week or a month

Published: March 05, 2021

Cidni Sanders

Graduate students create resource guide to further antiracism actions at Notre Dame.

A conversation with Provost Marie Lynn Miranda

Published: December 09, 2020

Cidni Sanders

Marie Lynn Miranda has many insights…

Prayers for peace, justice and solidarity amid divisive time across the nation

Published: July 21, 2016

Cidni Sanders

It may come as no surprise that, in times of division and frustration in the United States, members of the Notre Dame community choose to unite in prayer. Students, faculty, staff and community members were invited to attend two prayer vigils promoting peace, unity and understanding. “We come here today to pray and spread love. ... WWe hope that love overcomes hate,...

Next steps in our journey of purpose; beyond Walk the Walk Week

Published: January 27, 2016

Cidni Sanders

What does it mean for the Notre Dame community — its students, faculty and staff — to be doers, not merely speakers or hearers, of the call to Walk the Walk? As the campus paused January 18-22 to reflect on the values central to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the mission of the University,…

MLK Day — A time for reflection

Published: January 06, 2016

Cidni Sanders

It will begin, fittingly, at the Hesburgh Library Reflecting Pool, a serene spot on campus designed to encourage serious thought and meditation. A midnight march will kick off the University’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I hope you will use this occasion to reflect on the values that are so central both to...

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni welcome the Year of the Dragon

Published: February 09, 2024

Cidni Sanders

Expand your understanding of Lunar New Year with a fun toolkit as well as events on campus and in the community.

Join the Office of Institutional Transformation for cookies, coffee, and conversation

Published: December 01, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by the Office of Institutional Transformation’s holiday open house on Thursday, December 7, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Suite 217 of the Main Building.

Hispanic alumni offer advice to help students navigate college and life

Published: September 29, 2023

Cidni Sanders

The Success Stories of Hispanic Alumni virtual panel is a signature Hispanic Heritage Month event held in response to students’ desire to connect with alums who share their cultural heritage and experience.

Marguerite Taylor: ‘Beloved matriarch of the Northeast Neighborhood’

Published: June 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

RCLC staff member emeritus was one of five distinguished leaders in science, business, music and community service bestowed with honorary degrees during the 2023 ceremony and was nominated by University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. She’s also a local legend.

June is Pride Month

Published: June 01, 2021

Cidni Sanders

Pride Month is observed each June…

March is Women’s History Month

Published: March 03, 2021

Cidni Sanders

The month of March is set aside as a time to celebrate the many contributions of women to society and learn more about what can be done to improve gender equality. The Gender Relations Center is hosting two events in conjunction with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.

Employee Resource Groups assist in diversity recruitment, retention

Published: August 05, 2019

Cidni Sanders

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups created by a shared characteristic, interest or life experience. Seven groups currently exist at Notre Dame: Adelante Hispanos, the Black Faculty and Staff Association, Notre Dame Staff of International Descent, Notre Dame Veterans Association, SPECTRUM (LGBTQ), THRIVE! Inspiring ND Women and Young Leaders of Notre Dame.

Grammy Award-winning singer Michelle Williams shares message of empowerment

Published: April 21, 2016

Cidni Sanders

Michelle Williams, award-winning singer, actress and entrepreneur, has been underestimated before. But she has never let that stop her from believing in and achieving her dreams. Williams — widely known as being one-third of Destiny’s Child, one of the most successful female musical groups of all time — was the keynote speaker at a Lunch and Learn hosted by the...

King Day prayer service honors the past, looks to Notre Dame’s future

Published: January 18, 2016

Cidni Sanders

The midnight prayer service held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2016 was just as much about the historic actions of the slain civil rights leader as it was about the prospective actions of the Notre Dame students, faculty, staff and guests who gathered together. More than 1,000 people attended the service at 12 a.m. on Monday, January 18, the...

Black Alumni of Notre Dame kick off Black History Month with Black Domers 2 webcast

Published: February 08, 2024

Cidni Sanders

Month-long series will explore the experiences of Black alumni and students, imagine the future of social justice, convene Black entrepreneurial and business trailblazers, nurture Black well-being, and enhance Black spirituality.

Leading the way toward a more inclusive entertainment industry

Published: November 13, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Institute for Latino Studies Leadership panel – Transformative Latino Leaders in Hollywood: Actors, Producers, Change-Makers – features Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama.

ND graduate and professional students share how HBCUs helped prepare them

Published: September 18, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have filled an important role in the U.S. educational landscape for generations. Over the years, a number of Notre Dame’s graduate and professional students have arrived in South Bend by way of an HBCU.

Global Religious Observances Calendar highlights diversity, promotes inclusion

Published: May 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

The free resource is designed to help the Notre Dame community stay informed about faith traditions and celebrations that may be observed by students and colleagues.

May celebrates diversity of AAPI, Jewish American and older American communities

Published: May 01, 2021

Cidni Sanders

Access resources to learn more about the groups being recognized and the history of these national observances.

February is Black History Month

Published: February 05, 2021

Cidni Sanders

Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a variety of events throughout February in recognition of Black History Month.

1968 Olympian and humanitarian to kick off Staff Diversity Speaker Series

Published: March 22, 2018

Cidni Sanders

The image of track-and-field athlete John Carlos’ silent protest at the 1968 Olympics still speaks volumes five decades later. Carlos,…

Breaking down walls of racism, classism and sexism

Published: March 16, 2016

Cidni Sanders

Karsonya Wise Whitehead can be described in many ways. She is an historian, a writer, a public speaker, a professor. She’s a poet and filmmaker. She is a mother, a wife. She is a resident of Baltimore, Md., and she is the daughter of a Baptist minister. But, perhaps most fundamentally, she is an activist — a peace activist.

A longtime voice in the dialogue on civil and human rights

Published: January 06, 2016

Cidni Sanders

From the turbulent civil rights movement of the 1950s and ’60s to today’s efforts to advance justice and human dignity around the world, the University’s commitment to human rights has been inextricably linked to social teachings of the Catholic Church.