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-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
Cate Von Dohlen | Friday, August 30, 2019
The Grotto, which is frequented by students, faculty and visitors of the University every day, underwent major renovations over the summer months. The University received a gift from an anonymous benefactor to replace the asphalt pavement and widen the east stairs, Doug Marsh, the principal overseer of the project, said in an email. Marsh said
Cate Von Dohlen | Friday, August 23, 2019
Notre Dame will welcome the class of 2023 and transfer students this weekend with an annual line-up of events known as Welcome Weekend. Designed to orient new students to Notre Dame before school starts, the events are coordinated and planned by the Orientation Steering Committee and Welcome Weekend teams within all dorms. Spanning Friday through
Cate Von Dohlen | Friday, May 17, 2019
As graduates of the class of 2019 leave Notre Dame’s campus to move towards their professional lives, some will simply be hopping across the St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Lakes to Moreau Seminary where they will join the Congregation of Holy Cross’ postulant program. The program is the first step in the process of discernment
Cate Von Dohlen | Friday, April 26, 2019
Students, alumni and friends of Notre Dame will gather at St. Mary’s Lake at 1 p.m. for the annual Fisher Regatta. The dorm will provide free food and music for its signature event, which invites residence halls and campus organizations to participate in a boat race. This year, funds will go toward St. Adalbert Catholic
Cate Von Dohlen | Wednesday, April 24, 2019
I have grown to appreciate people watching as a form of entertainment and at times, good distraction. Growing up in Austin, I can confidently say the phrase “Keep Austin Weird” manifests in the random art — from fashion to murals to music — throughout the city, but also in its people, in the best way
Cate Von Dohlen | Tuesday, April 16, 2019
The first-ever Gun Violence Prevention Week commenced Monday night, hosted by the nonpartisan Notre Dame Students Against Gun Violence club — the Notre Dame-based chapter of national organization Students Demand Action. Seniors Hailey Fulwider and Liam Dalton have worked together to plan the week with three nights of events corresponding to the overall theme of
Cate Von Dohlen | Thursday, April 11, 2019
Howard Hall will host the third annual Walk for More Tomorrows event Thursday evening. The walk was started by former Howard Hall resident Phoebe Natalie, who graduated in 2018, to raise awareness for mental health issues and suicide prevention and to provide support to those affected. Attendants are encouraged to donate with all proceeds going
Cate Von Dohlen | Friday, April 5, 2019
The new Notre Dame women’s club basketball team has competed in four tournaments in their inaugural semester. The team is comprised of a fluctuating 15 to 20 members and coached by Rob Coloney, the director of Graduate Career Services. Two of the four tournaments were in Chicago, and one was for regionals at Dayton University,