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Notre Dame seeks to enhance our community by attracting employees from all walks of life. The work of maintaining and advancing our University requires individuals who approach challenges from unique perspectives borne of varied and nuanced personal experiences. Moreover, it requires learning from one another in an environment that welcomes open discussion and invites personal as well as professional growth in this area.

The stories below showcase the diversity of thought and experience of the people who work at Notre Dame.

Warrior-Scholar Project pushes veterans to higher education

Published: June 10, 2017

The South Bend Tribune

Lorenzo Perez served in the U.S. Marines for eight years as a rifleman. Now out of the service, he’s taking on another challenge as he makes the transition back to civilian life — pursuing a college degree.

Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame

Published: March 16, 2017

Notre Dame News

The bells of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart will ring out in celebration and welcoming of immigrants from around the world.

Statement by Father John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president, University of Notre Dame

Published: February 21, 2017

Notre Dame News

A statement on guidance memos released by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday (Feb. 21).

Notre Dame celebrates Black History Month

Published: February 07, 2017

William G. Gilroy

In celebration of Black History Month, groups at the University of Notre Dame are holding several events.

Statement by Father John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president, University of Notre Dame

Published: January 29, 2017

Notre Dame News

A statement on President Trump’s recent Executive Order.

Staff dialogue session honors MLK's efforts to build community

Published: January 25, 2017

Cidni Sanders

Eric Love wants to engage staff from all across the University and at every level of employment in building a more inclusive Notre Dame community. He organized the MLK Unity Summit to help in that endeavor.

University community urged to consider ‘What’s Your Next Step?’ at second annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon

Published: January 23, 2017

William G. Gilroy

Three thousand members of the University community gathered Monday (Jan. 23) to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and what they mean for America today in the midst of national division. The luncheon program featured a conversation with U.S Court of Appeals Judge Ann Claire Williams, a Notre Dame alumna and trustee.

ACE partners with the American Indian Catholic Schools Network

Published: January 23, 2017

Chloe Mccotter

The collaboration allows ACE to work with the staffs of five Catholic mission schools and help the 1,300 students and their families along their educational journeys.

International crèche exhibit and pilgrimage returns to Notre Dame campus

Published: November 28, 2016

Brett Robinson

Christmas nativity scenes recreated by cultures from around the world are on display in six campus buildings from Nov. 28 through Jan. 31.

Interfaith prayer service focuses on peace for our nation

Published: November 14, 2016

Sue Lister

Following an acrimonious election season, the University of Notre Dame invited the campus community to take part in an interfaith prayer service on Nov. 14 to pray for peace for the nation, wisdom for leaders and care for the most vulnerable.

Hearing service dog Bodie  is new staffer in Risk Management

Published: April 27, 2017

Carol C. Bradley

Thomas Waldschmidt, safety specialist in Risk Management and Safety, joined the University in January, along with his service dog Bodie, a 5-month-old golden retriever that’s been his partner since March. Waldschmidt is training Bodie as a hearing service dog.

Remarks from Interfaith Prayer Service for Respect and Solidarity

Published: March 09, 2017

president.nd.edu

An excerpt of Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.'s remarks at an interfaith prayer service to pray for peace for the nation, wisdom for leaders and care for the most vulnerable.

A Campus Ministry for all students

Published: February 15, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

Programs include musical groups, weekly adoration in the chapel; the Catholic Identity Association, which supports Catholic student groups on campus; the Muslim Student Association and the Jewish Student Association.

Mass addresses national attitudes towards immigration

Published: February 07, 2017

Emily McConville, The Observer

At a Mass for immigrants and refugees at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Monday night, associate professor of theology Fr. Daniel Groody said the United States’ and Catholics’ attitude towards immigrants and refugees is of utmost importance.

Pamela Nolan Young: An emphasis on diversity and inclusion

Published: January 26, 2017

Carol C. Bradley

Pamela Nolan Young, director for academic diversity and inclusion, joined the University in April 2016. It is a newly created role, the result of the work of the President’s Oversight Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and the emphasis President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., has placed on diversity since the committee was formed in 2013.

Rapper engages in activism through music

Published: January 24, 2017

Lucas Masin-Moyer, The Observer

From its roots in the Bronx in the 1970s til now, hip-hop and rap music has had its finger on the pulse of social issues in the United States. Monday night, in the Carey Auditorium of the Hesburgh Library, Aisha Fukushima, a “rap activist” or “RAPtivist,” explored the ability of hip-hop and rap to act as a catalyst for change.

Remarks from Father Jenkins at the 2017 MLK Celebration Luncheon

Published: January 23, 2017

diversity.nd.edu

The following is a transcript of University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.'s reflection at the University's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Jan. 23.

Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Service reflects on King’s life and work, looks forward with determination

Published: January 17, 2017

William G. Gilroy

watch video More than 700 students, administrators, faculty, staff and guests gathered late Monday evening (Jan. 16) in the Main Building Rotunda for a candlelight prayer service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Employee-led groups assist University in diversity recruitment, retention

Published: November 21, 2016

Cidni Sanders

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups created by a shared characteristic, interest or life experience. Three groups currently exist at Notre Dame: the Black Faculty and Staff Association, THRIVE! Women’s Leadership and Young Leaders of Notre Dame. A fourth group focusing on the Hispanic community just completed its charter and will soon begin accepting members. And work is...

Introducing Notre Dame Police Chief Keri Kei Shibata

Published: September 27, 2016

Carol C. Bradley

Keri Kei Shibata, the University’s recently appointed police chief, is a 12-year veteran of the Notre Dame Security Police Department (NDSP).

No St. Paddy’s Day for the Fighting Irish

Published: March 17, 2017

Deborah Rotman

At Notre Dame, the home of the Fighting Irish, the University’s founder, Father Edward Sorin, CSC, actually banned observance of St. Patrick’s Day.

Activist reflects on civil rights movement experience

Published: March 08, 2017

Selena Ponio, The Observer

Diane Nash led the first successful campaign to desegregate lunch counters, was a part of the Selma voting rights movement and co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

Diversity-and-inclusion training reaches 3,000 employees

Published: February 08, 2017

Carol C. Bradley

Around 60 percent of staff — nearly 3,000 people — have been trained through “We Are All ND” seminars required for all non-supervisory staff and “Multicultural Competencies: Hiring Game Changers” aimed at managers and supervisors.

Chinese New Year

Published: February 03, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

Celebration event in observance of Chinese New Year.

Implementing the principles of Catholic Social Tradition

Published: January 26, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

The principles of Catholic Social Tradition (CST) are broad, encompassing such ideas as solidarity, care for creation and rights of workers. Implementing those principles can be difficult, visiting professor of Catholic Social Tradition and community engagement Clemens Sedmack said.

Photographs illustrate chronology of Civil Rights movement

Published: January 24, 2017

Ciara Hopkinson, The Observer

The Snite Museum held a special exhibition on Monday afternoon of 17 photographs that capturing some of the touchstone moments of the Civil Rights movement as part of Notre Dame’s “Walk the Walk” Week.

Remarks from Professor Fraga at the 2017 MLK Celebration Luncheon

Published: January 23, 2017

diversity.nd.edu

The following is a transcript of Professor Luis Ricardo Fraga's opening remarks at the University's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Jan. 23.

King Day prayer service, Walk the Walk Week events planned for campus community

Published: January 13, 2017

Cidni Sanders

For the second consecutive year, the University invites students, faculty and staff to come together in January to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate the diversity of the campus community. On King Day, Monday, Jan. 16, there will be a Candlelight Prayer Service in the Main Building rotunda at 11 p.m. The event is open to...

Notre Dame partners with Balkh University in Afghanistan to develop master’s program

Published: November 16, 2016

Joan Fallon

Faculty from the Stayer Center for Executive Education and Balk University will develop a master's program in finance and accountancy. The venture aims to enhance the skills and employability of technically qualified and professionally capable Afghan women and men in the private and public sectors.

New program for inclusive education

Published: September 13, 2016

Alliance for Catholic Education

The University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) has established the Program for Inclusive Education, a range of educational opportunities aimed at supporting the needs of all learners that will welcome its first cohort of inclusive educators in the summer of 2017. PIE will directly address the need for inclusion in our nation’s Catholic schools, as more than 185,000 students are...

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