Prayer service for the Atlanta shootings
A prayer service for all those impacted will be held in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart tonight (March 18) at 8:30 p.m. A live stream will be available on the Campus Ministry website.
Faculty Stories
Sullivan testifies to effectiveness of wrap-around social service programs that truly fight poverty
At the invitation of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, ranking member of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee at the Ways and Means Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, Jim Sullivan, co-founder of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame, testified at a March 10 hearing, “Health Profession Opportunity Grants: Past Successes and Future Uses.”...
Garg appointed an editor of Progress of Theoretical and Experimental Physics
Professor Umesh Garg has been appointed an editor of Progress of Theoretical and Experimental Physics (PTEP), an international, fully open access, online-only journal published by the Physical Society of Japan.
Women Who Empower: Jingyu Wang
Jingyu Wang is hoping to redefine the meaning of a leader. As the executive director of the Beijing Global Gateway, Wang is working to change the focus from “leading” to “serving.” “The best leaders aren’t just motivating people to do the work; they’re helping and supporting them in a compassionate way,” says Wang.
Beyond a week or a month
Graduate students create resource guide to further antiracism actions at Notre Dame.
March is Women’s History Month
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.
VIDEO: Michel Hockx Lecture on "The Regulation of Literature in Xi Jinping’s China”
On February 16th, 2021, Liu Institute Director Michel Hockx gave a lecture at the University of Chicago’s Center for East Asian Studies titled, "The Regulation of Literature in Xi Jinping's China.
New affiliated faculty member - Dr. Calvin Zimmermann
Dr. Calvin Zimmermann is an assistant professor of sociology. His current research examines how systems of race, class, and gender shape children's social relationships in early childhood, with a particular emphasis on Black children in school and family settings.
“Walk the Walk” is more than a week, it’s an invitation
“Walk the Walk” is more than a week to recognize Notre Dame’s efforts to be a welcoming and inclusive campus — it’s an invitation to each of us to make it moreso.
Since last year’s Walk the Walk Week, racial injustice, disparity and tension in the U.S. has become more visible than in 50 years.…
Liu Institute expands "Justice and Asia" call for proposals, implements rolling deadline
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies is extending and expanding its annual call for proposals for research on the theme “Justice and Asia.” Additionally, funding is available for related lectures. Proposals for the remainder of the 2020-21 academic year will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1, 2021.
Carla Harris, business leader and gospel singer, to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal
Carla Harris, vice chairman of wealth management and senior client adviser at Morgan Stanley — as well as a celebrated gospel singer, speaker and author — will be awarded the University of Notre Dame’s 2021 Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics, at the 176th University Commencement Ceremony on May 23 (Sunday).
Jim Sullivan to testify on successful anti-poverty programs at US House committee meeting
During his testimony, Sullivan will draw on the Lab For Economic Opportunities’ experience evaluating interventions with service-provider partners across the country to illustrate different evaluation approaches that can best identify effective models at the community level.
South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program kicks off second year of helping local entrepreneurs
SBEAP is a 12-month course that leverages University and city resources to help participants establish sustainable ventures as a pathway out of poverty.
Women Who Empower: Thaïs Burmeister Pires
A clinical psychologist by trade, Thaïs Burmeister Pires is on a mission to enrich the lives of people around her. It started with her three daughters. “Ever since they were little, I always empowered them to be whatever they wanted to be,” says Pires. “That empowerment started with a strong education and an experience outside of their comfort zone.”
Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Pope Francis traveling to Iraq
By making the first-ever papal visit to Iraq, he is bringing hope to the Christian faithful there who have faced persecution, while at the same time engaging in interreligious dialogue on the Plain of Ur, the birthplace of Abraham, the patriarch of Muslims, Christians and Jews.
Q&A with Marian Botchway
Marian Botchway is one of the program directors for the Eck Institute for Global Health (EIGH). She discusses her current research, her position with the EIGH, and her path to a career in global health.
Call for papers: Conference on the History of Women Religious
The Program Committee invites proposals for papers and panels that address the conference theme, “Diversity and Dignity Across Time and Place.”
New concurrent faculty member - Dr. Cara Ocobock
Dr. Cara Ocobock is an assistant professor of anthropology and the director of Notre Dame’s Human Energetics Laboratory. Her research program integrates human biology and anthropology, with a focus on the interaction between anatomy, physiology, evolution, and the environment.
A Clearer Path Out of Poverty
Many Catholics call on St. Anthony of Padua when they lose something, praying he will help them find their car keys or their wallet. Diana Morrison lost something too, and it was devastating. The life she had known for decades ended after her husband walked out. She was laid off from her well-paid government job and then lost her mother,...
Notre Dame consumer psychologist recognized as leader of ‘next generation of marketing academics’
University of Notre Dame marketing professor Emily Garbinsky was chosen as a Marketing Science Institute (MSI) 2021 Young Scholar, a select honor intended to identify likely leaders of the next generation of marketing academics.
VIDEO: Asian American Distinguished Speaker Series with Ai-jen Poo
Labor activist Ai-jen Poo, co-founder and CEO of the National Domestic Workers Union, was the inaugural guest for the Asian American Distinguished Lecture Series on March 11, 2021.
Young Scholars Symposium in Latino Studies to convene emergent scholars from across country and distinguished Professor Charlene Villaseñor Black
Seven up-and-coming scholars from across the country, along with distinguished professor Charlene Villaseñor Black of UCLA, will headline the Young Scholars Symposium at the Institute for Latino Studies next week. The virtual gathering on March 18 and 19 is part of an annual ILS initiative to bring together advanced graduate students and junior faculty working to complete a dissertation, book, or other form...
Jennifer Schaefer honored with 2021 Catherine F. Pieronek Women in Engineering Impact Award
Jennifer Schaefer, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, is the recipient of the 2021 Catherine F. Pieronek Women in Engineering Impact Award.
The annual award honors a faculty or staff member in the Notre Dame College of Engineering…
Women Lead 2021
In celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, meet eight women leaders who are challenging the status quo in their fields.
Tijana Milenkovic honored with CRA-E award for mentoring undergraduates in computing research
She is one of two winners of this award for 2021.
VIDEO: Julia Thomas Lecture on "Anthropocene Lessons from Japanese History"
On February 11, 2021, the Liu Institute hosted a lecture, "Anthropocene Lessons from Japanese History" by Julia Thomas. Julia Thomas is an associate professor in the Department of History and a faculty fellow of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies
New concurrent faculty member - Dr. Michael C. Rea
Dr. Michael C. Rea is Rev. John A. O’Brien Professor of Philosophy as well as Director of the Center for Philosophy of Religion. He also serves as the faculty advisor for FeministND, a student club.
Ingrid Rowland creates an exclusive documentary of the Basilica of Saint Clement in Rome
Ingrid D. Rowland, professor in Rome for the School of Architecture and Department of History, shot an exclusive documentary in English on the Basilica of Saint Clement - Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano.
Walk the Walk Week Prayer Service
This year, since we are not able to gather in person, we encourage you to take a few moments to watch this video, and to join us in prayer and reflection as Walk the Walk Week begins and we mark the first Sunday of Lent.
Originally published by Notre Dame News at news.nd.edu…
Research examining the practice of subscriber discounts wins ‘Best Paper’ award
Subscription-based service providers routinely offer discounts to pacify angry customers when there’s been a service failure. But that strategy may backfire in the longer run, according to University of Notre Dame marketing researcher Vamsi Kanuri.