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-Cate Von Dohlen | Monday, January 27, 2020
After having graduated from Notre Dame himself in 1999, Fr. Nate Wills now resides in Keough Hall as a priest-in-residence. Wills said he wasn’t initially interested in attending Notre Dame after his older brother started at the University one year before him. “I basically wanted to go to any school but Notre Dame because I
Cate Von Dohlen | Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Several upgrades made to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on campus while students were away over winter break. This renovation mainly concerned new technology upgrades throughout the Basilica, Kate Barrett, Campus Ministry’s associate director of liturgy, said in an email. Barrett said the project was a collaboration between Campus Ministry and Notre Dame Studios
Cate Von Dohlen, Genevieve Redsten and Christopher Parker | Thursday, December 12, 2019
Department of Academic Affairs Senior Katherine Wallace assumed the director position of this department, which addresses the academic needs of the student body, after a leadership change in October. Wallace had already been a member of the department. She said her experience, combined with the support of senior leadership helped ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Cate Von Dohlen | Monday, November 18, 2019
Although varsity football is a prominent aspect of Notre Dame culture, there are many other kinds of football teams and leagues present on campus, from women’s flag football intramurals to men’s tackle interhall. Notre Dame is also home to the reigning national champions robotic football team. The team builds robots to play eight-on-eight football against
Cate Von Dohlen | Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Many Notre Dame students choose to leave campus to study abroad at some point during their academic journey, typically in the fall and spring semesters or the summer months. However, Notre Dame also offers the opportunity to study and pursue an internship in Washington, D.C. during the fall or spring semesters through the University’s partnership
Cate Von Dohlen | Monday, October 7, 2019
After the Main Building caught fire 140 years ago, Fr. Edward Sorin started what evolved into the University fire department. This past summer, the University hired the two first full-time woman firefighters — Christi Shibata and Michelle Woolverton. Women have served in other capacities at the department, on-call and part-time, but never full time. In
Cate Von Dohlen | Friday, September 27, 2019
Notre Dame fans flock from all over the country to attend home football games, both for the game itself and the experience of being on campus. Part of such experience is the marching band’s halftime show. Each week, the marching band puts on a performance at halftime with a theme, demonstrated by music and choreography
Cate Von Dohlen | Wednesday, September 18, 2019
University President Fr. John Jenkins spoke to the success of the University under provost Tom Burish, and the search for a new provost, as Burish will step down at the conclusion of this school year. Jenkins also discussed the Columbus murals, affordability and financial aid, the ND voice survey and fostering a ‘speak up’ culture,
Cate Von Dohlen | Monday, September 16, 2019
The Sustainability Expo, organized by faculty and staff, will take place Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to engage students in informational, research and job opportunities in sustainability, energy and environmental areas both on and off-campus. The expo concludes Notre Dame’s Energy Week. Rachel Novick, director of the Sustainability minor and co-organizer of the
Cate Von Dohlen | Monday, September 9, 2019
Across the country, Hunger Action month spans throughout September, educating the nation about widespread hunger in the United States and fighting to help those in need. Many members of Notre Dame’s community have come together the past nine years to conduct the food drive, Fighting Irish Fighting Hunger, each September to raise money and awareness