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Alexandra Muck | Thursday, January 19, 2017
A panel convened by the Center for Civil and Human Rights and co-sponsored by the Center for Social Concerns and the Institute for Latino Studies discussed what it means for a city, state, university or faith-based organization to be declared a sanctuary, and what the implications of using the “sanctuary” designation might be. The moderator, director of
Alexandra Muck | Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The new Catholic American exhibit in the Rare Books and Special Collections section of Hesburgh Library tells the story of early American Catholics trying to find a place in both the American and global communities. The exhibit, titled “Preserving the Steadfastness of Your Faith: Catholics in the Early American Republic,” was curated by Rachel Bohlmann,
Alexandra Muck | Friday, December 9, 2016
As co-chairs of the Hall Presidents’ Council (HPC) Elizabeth Feeley and Christina Fernandez said they are focused on making HPC more well-known on campus. To reach this goal, they said they are incorporating more leadership development into the program while also working to foster a strong sense of community in HPC by encouraging hall presidents
Alexandra Muck | Thursday, November 10, 2016
“I regard Father Zahm as the greatest mind produced by the University in its long career, and perhaps the greatest man in all respects developed within the Congregation of the Holy Cross since its foundation,” former University president Fr. John W. Cavanaugh wrote in The Catholic World in 1922. Fr. John Zahm, who died 95 years
Alexandra Muck | Monday, October 3, 2016
Although Notre Dame boasts the largest campus ministry program in the country, director Fr. Pete McCormick and his staff are always looking to expand and improve the work they do helping students grow their faith. Campus Ministry is divided into four sections, the largest of which is student ministry. Student ministry includes everything from leadership programs
Alexandra Muck | Monday, September 26, 2016
Most students at Notre Dame have been to the Grotto before, but few know the work that goes in behind the scenes to keep the Grotto special. Two workers, Richard Albright and Tim Malott, take care of the Grotto three to five days a week each for a couple hours every day. Combined, they are
Alexandra Muck | Thursday, September 8, 2016
Notre Dame’s annual Fall Career Expo was held Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Joyce Center. The event hosted over 270 companies, with 2,000 students attending. In a change from past years, the event, organized by the Career Center, only lasted one day. Additionally, the Backstage Pass Program, a chance for first-time