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Now scheduling IRR artist-in-residence class visits

Published: September 14, 2023

The IRR 2023-24 Artist-in-Residence is David Martin, a Pokagon Potawatomi painter, bead worker and tattoo artist. During his residency he is open to visit classes during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. If you are interested in having David come speak to or work with your class, please fill out this request form…

Panel probes affirmative action rulings

Published: July 07, 2023

Pauline Namuleme

Where do we go from here? Notre Dame administrators are considering that question in the aftermath of the June 29 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions. The ruling means race cannot be a factor in admission decisions and requires institutions to look for new ways to achieve diversity in their student bodies.…

Initiative on Race and Resilience director highlights importance, history of Juneteenth

Published: June 19, 2023

Pauline Namuleme

Dear Friends, May we celebrate the freedom and self-determination for African Americans that Juneteenth represents. And as we do so, here are a few links to the history of this holiday. Also, I highly recommend Natasha Trethewey's poem "Elegy for the Native Guards…