Staff Stories
When deciding to indulge in a tasty dessert, ingredients like black garlic and beets aren’t usually a go-to flavor choice. But taking risks with uncommon flavors helped to lift University of Notre Dame executive pastry chef Sinai Vespie into the finale of the Food Network “Halloween Baking Championship” series.
Notre Dame files formal comment with Department of Homeland Security
Three University of Notre Dame leaders have filed a formal comment on behalf of the University urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would make it harder for international students to enroll in U.S. universities. The comment amplifies concerns expressed this week in a letter from Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.…
Bridging the Divide speaker series adds event with Pete Buttigieg
Bridging the Divide is free and open to all members of the Notre Dame community as well as the public. Past events included "Exploring Racial and Social Injustice and Inequality in America," and the series will also tackle “The 19th Amendment and the Myth that All Women Vote the Same” among other topics.
Asian cultural events drew enthusiastic audiences in 2019-20
The three biggest cultural events sponsored and co-sponsored by the Liu Institute in 2019-2020 saw enthusiastic capacity audiences. Bijayini Satpathy, a globally acclaimed Odissi dancer known for her intense facial expressions, performed her solo show Kalpana on September 5, 2019, at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center’s Patricia George Decio Theater. Coordinated by the Asian Indian Classical Music Society, Satpathy’s performance...
Hispanic Heritage Month Reminds Us 1000+ ND Students are Latinx
Over 14% of incoming undergraduates self-identify as Latino/Hispanic students, making over 1000 of the 8731 undergraduates at ND Latinx, not including international and DACA students. The Institute for Latino Studies, the employee resource group AdelanteND and the Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame (HAND) are observing Hispanic Heritage Month in a number of ways through Oct. 15.
A Message from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. -- We must re-examine broader questions about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Notre Dame
Here at Notre Dame, we must not miss the opportunity for positive change. We have heard from students, alumni, faculty and staff, and it is clear that there is much to be done. We must improve the experience of our students from underrepresented groups, enhance the diversity of our faculty and staff, and deepen conversations and understanding about race and...
Virtual ThinkND series explores communicating across cultures
A new fall online series offered by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association is aimed at helping participants develop communication skills critical to enhancing cultural awareness, knowledge and practical skills in the increasingly diverse contemporary workplace.
Video: "Inclusivity in the Post-Pandemic World" virtual discussion
Watch video of the panel discussion, hosted by the Liu Institute and Notre Dame International's Mumbai Global Center.
de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture to host panel discussion about racism and the culture of life
Inspired by Pope Francis's observation that Christians "cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life," the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture will host a webinar discussion on racism and the culture of life on July 28 at 8 p.m. (EDT).
Ansari Institute will help change the conversation about religion with new grant
Thanks to a grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion will host a series of workshops that will help change the conversation about religion by bringing journalists, scholars and faith practitioners together to learn from each other and better communicate their perspectives.
Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Pope Francis elevating Archbishop Wilton Gregory to cardinal
"We offer Archbishop Gregory our warmest congratulations on his elevation to cardinal by Pope Francis and assure him of our prayers and support."
2020 United Way Campaign is underway
According to the United Way of St. Joseph County, four in 10 families struggle to meet basic needs. This year is even more challenging as many in the South Bend community face financial devastation and health challenges due to COVID-19.
Each year, Notre Dame faculty and staff donate to the United Way…
The Snite Museum of Art Announces Important Acquisitions to its Mesoamerican Collection
The Snite Museum of Art announces five gifts to the Museum’s distinguished Mesoamerican collection. Mr. William. J. Gallagher Jr. ND’1950, was one of the original lenders of Pre-Columbian objects to the Snite Museum of Art when it opened its doors in the fall of 1980. These early loans from the Gallagher Family were foundational objects to the development of...
Notre Dame Police Department issues equity in policing report
In collaboration with a group of Black University of Notre Dame students, and after receiving suggestions from them as well as from faculty, staff and alumni, the Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) has developed a report that includes acknowledgement of past problems, a commitment to equitable policing and a comprehensive series of initiatives designed to create a more fair, impartial,...
“Everyday Religion” online class begins, exploring big questions
The Ansari Institute’s new online class is free and open to the public. In each class, people from a variety of backgrounds draw on their personal experience and build on each other’s insights to explore issues from multiple perspectives.
Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary
The Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights presents Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary, a lecture series and associated course presenting preeminent scholars, thought leaders, and public intellectuals to guide our community through topics necessary to an understanding of systemic racism and racial justice.
I am ND: Meet Angie Torain
The University of Notre Dame felt like a foreign place to Angie Torain even though she grew up less than 20 miles away in Elkhart. Angie was a good student and a three-sport athlete at Elkhart Central High School, but when she graduated in 1990 she didn’t even consider Notre Dame as a possible opportunity.…
Student Emergency Relief Fund aids in students’ return
In May, the Department of Development established the Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) in response to the University’s promise to students and their families that additional financial need, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, would be met in full. University President…
Food rescue partnership reaches 100,000-pound milestone
The University of Notre Dame has reached a milestone in its relationship with Cultivate Food Rescue: 100,000 pounds of food donated to the nonprofit to battle hunger and reduce food waste.
Statement from Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the status of international students
"I was heartened to learn that the government has abandoned plans which would have resulted in the deportation of foreign students enrolled at certain American colleges and universities. Their presence enriches us all. They should be welcomed, not threatened or sent home."
Originally published by Notre Dame News…
I Am ND: Meet Sharla Lewis
Spontaneous dancing happens. But most people aren’t in front of national cameras when it does. Sharla Lewis, Notre Dame women’s basketball program manager, couldn’t help herself after the team’s 2018 championship win, and ESPN captured her victory jig.
Notre Dame partners with Fulbright COMEXUS to strengthen ties between US, Mexico universities
The University of Notre Dame and partners are now accepting applications for the Becas Fulbright-García Robles COMEXUS Mexico Studies Chair, which funds a senior scholar from a Mexican university to be in residence for a semester.
Staff psychologist Weiyang Xie wins grant to improve mental health in the Asian community
When University Counseling Center (UCC) Staff Psychologist Weiyang Xie, Ph.D., HSPP, alongside three outside collaborators with the national grassroots non-profit organization United Chinese Americans, submitted a grant to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), they never thought they would get it due to the high competitiveness of the applicant pool. In fact, they began to console and encourage each other...
“Everyday Religion” class delves into religious diversity
When one encounters the rich diversity of the world’s religions, working to understand different faith traditions can promote tolerance, interreligious dialogue, and peace.
This was the idea students explored during the second session of “Everyday Religion in a World of Many Faiths.” The class, offered by the Ansari Institute, meets online Thursday evenings and is free and open to the public.
Growing together: Young Singles Community celebrates one year
While a welcome situation for faculty and staff who come to Notre Dame with families, or who start families once here, South Bend can prove to be challenging for young single faculty and professional staff members who want to find and build community, a deeply-held value of Notre Dame.
Liu Institute announces fall 2020 events
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies will sponsor and cosponsor lectures, panel discussions, and book launches—all of them virtual—that range in topic from anti-Asian hostility during the coronavirus pandemic to Uyghur repression in China to “engaged” Buddhism in Asia.
Center for Civic Innovation coordinates remote assistance for low-income taxpayers amid coronavirus
The Center for Civic Innovation (CCI) coordinated assistance for 53 taxpayers via the videoconferencing app Zoom and referred another 100 taxpayers to Goodwill for assistance, representing those without access to Zoom or otherwise uncomfortable with the app.
Food Drivapalooza benefits food bank
The Finance Division recently hosted a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. The Food Drivapalooza replaced the annual Hotdogapalooza, giving the ND community an opportunity to drive up to the Stepan Center to drop off nonperishable food.
Virtual discussion to address disability and inclusivity amid coronavirus
Experts from Asia and Notre Dame will join a Zoom webinar for the discussion “Inclusivity in the Post-Pandemic World” on Wednesday, August 5. The event starts at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and 6:30 p.m. India Standard Time. Registration is required at…
Notre Dame joins 58 other universities in support of Harvard, MIT lawsuit
The University of Notre Dame joined during this past weekend with 58 other institutions of higher learning as amici in support of a court motion by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from expelling international students who are enrolled exclusively online.