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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.

Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J.: 2018 Laetare Address

Published: May 20, 2018

Notre Dame News

Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J., executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and longtime advocate for immigrants and refugees, received the University of Notre Dame’s 2018 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 173rd University Commencement Ceremony on May 20.

Shedding light on higher education and culture in Japan: NDI's Kyle Sturges receives Fulbright Award

Published: March 29, 2018

Colleen Wilcox

Study Abroad Assistant Director Kyle Sturges is one of 10 recipients in the country to receive the grant for the International Education Administrators (IEA) seminar. He will participate in the seminar with the goal to help connect U.S international education professionals with higher education systems abroad.

Powerless in Paradise: Visiting a recovering Puerto Rico

Published: February 20, 2018

Sarah Cahalan

Notre Dame grad, Gilberto Marxuach-Torros ’88, was coordinating relief efforts through the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, where he serves as president. I was there to spend a week with the university and its students, an experience that would lead to “Puerto Rico Rising,” a feature story in Notre Dame magazine’s winter issue.

David and Corey Robinson to deliver keynote at Notre Dame Walk the Walk Week luncheon

Published: December 15, 2017

Sue Ryan

NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson and his son, a Notre Dame graduate and former football player Corey Robinson will be the featured keynote speakers during the University of Notre Dame's Martin Luther King Celebration luncheon on Jan. 22 (Monday).

Native American Heritage Month diversity workshop Nov. 8

Published: October 31, 2017

Anna McKeever

This event, which explores Native American Awareness: Pathways of Understanding, is part of the diversity workshop series. No RSVP is required.

Center for Arts and Culture connects campus to community

Published: October 14, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

The Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture, located in South Bend, seeks to educate people through art, culture and community engagement. Associate director of community relations Jackie Rucker said the South Bend community created the idea.

ND Trail Pays Respect to Native Americans

Published: August 21, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

On Sunday, the 32 pilgrims visited Prophetstown State Park in West Lafayette. John P. Warren, chairman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, accompanied them, holding a morning ceremony at the Circle of Stones.

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).

Join Us May 24 for a Diversity Discussion: Update on Staff D&I On Campus

Published: May 17, 2018

Anna McKeever

Join us to get an update on Staff D&I on campus. We’ll be discussing what we’ve done on campus the past year, where we’re heading with our strategic plan, and get feedback on how we’re doing. Update on Staff D&I On Campus Thursday, May 24 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.…

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,…

3D campus map assists students with visual challenges

Published: February 19, 2018

Ellen Crowe Finan

Maddie Link As rising junior Madeline Link prepared to attend Notre Dame as a freshman, her father helped her learn the lay of the land. He built a cardboard model of campus for Madeline, who…

Diversity Discussion and Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

Published: November 27, 2017

Anna McKeever

Fall 2017 Staff Diversity and Inclusion Discussion Series Participatory and highly interactive, this discussion series presents opportunities for all Notre Dame staff to share experiences, learn from each other, and ultimately grow to make the University a more diverse and inclusive place…

Nettrouer juggles job, family responsibilities to serve his country

Published: October 24, 2017

Ellen Crowe Finan

After seven years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force, Lance Nettrouer, a training and development specialist in Building Services, joined the Indiana National Guard so he could continue to serve his country.

Institute for Latino Studies celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with lectures, performances

Published: September 20, 2017

Erin Blasko

The Institute for Latino Studies at Notre Dame will host a series of events in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Notre Dame and Girls Who Invest partner to build pipeline of women asset managers

Published: July 28, 2017

Carol Elliott

The University of Notre Dame Institute for Global Investing (NDIGI) and the Mendoza College of Business are…

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.

Statement by Father Jenkins on the 50th anniversary of MLK’s death

Published: April 03, 2018

Notre Dame News

"On this anniversary of his violent death, let us at Notre Dame and throughout the nation and the world recommit ourselves to work for justice everywhere.”

Center for Arts and Culture celebrates ‘Five Years of Arts and Culture in Action’ with free, public events

Published: March 15, 2018

Erin Blasko

The Center for Arts and Culture provides educational opportunities and inspiration through the creation and appreciation of art, the study of cultures and community engagement.

Erin B. Corcoran appointed executive director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies

Published: January 04, 2018

Hannah Heinzekehr

Erin B. Corcoran has been appointed executive director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School for Global Affairs.

Notre Dame establishes Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

Published: November 15, 2017

Sue Ryan

The office will expand the University’s support for Notre Dame-enrolled veterans and their families, active-duty and ROTC students and those who are dependents of service members.

RCLC Shakespeare Company is featured in "What would you fight for?" video

Published: October 19, 2017

Robinson Community Learning Center

The members of the Robinson Shakespeare Company range in age from 12 to 18. They come from different schools and different backgrounds, with different talents and different motivations. After months of preparation and anticipation, the group travels to England to perform Cymbeline and explore Shakespearean history in Stratford-upon-Avon and London.

Campus Ministry engages ND community

Published: September 18, 2017

Daily Domer Staff

Campus Ministry seeks to nurture the faith development of both Catholic and non-Catholic students in their time at Notre Dame.

Teambuilding through art — and DNA

Published: June 19, 2017

Carol Bradley

“We talked about connectedness, and how important it is to know who we are and where we came from. We are more diverse than we think, and we have more in common than we know,” said Eric Love, director of staff diversity and inclusion.

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.