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Student government, administration discuss routes to address inclusivity survey

Claire Rafford | Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Student government leadership met with members of the Notre Dame administration and Board of Trustees to discuss the results of the Inclusive Campus Climate Survey released in October. Student body president Gates McGavick, student body vice president Corey Gayheart and chief of staff Briana Tucker, all seniors, discussed the problems the survey presented and potential

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Notre Dame announces new University trustee, fellow

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, February 7, 2019

The Notre Dame Board of Trustees appointed Fr. Daniel G. Groody as a fellow and trustee Friday, a University press released announced Thursday. Groody, a prolific author and filmmaker who works at the University an associate professor of theology and global affairs, replaces Fr. Timothy Scully, who served as a trustee for 18 years and

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John Affleck-Graves announces retirement as executive vice president of Notre Dame

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, August 22, 2018

After serving as Notre Dame’s executive vice president since 2004, John Affleck-Graves will retire on June 30, the University announced in a press release emailed to the Notre Dame community Wednesday. “It is with mixed emotions that I send along the attached press release announcing the retirement in June 2019 of the University’s executive vice

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Student leadership give report on representation to Board of Trustees

Mary Bernard | Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Four percent of the president’s leadership council at Notre Dame are people of color, compared to 30 percent of the student body while just 28 percent of the University’s Board of Trustees are women, compared to 49 percent of the student body. These statistics were among several others presented to the student affairs committee of

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University Board of Trustees announces new members

Observer Staff Report | Monday, May 7, 2018

Notre Dame appointed Dorene Dominguez and James Parsons to its Board of Trustees during meetings Thursday and Friday, the University announced in a press release. Dominguez graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in finance and currently serves on the Institute for Latino Studies’ advisory council. She chairs the Vanir Group of Companies, an

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Student government weighs in on research report

Natalie Weber | Monday, October 30, 2017

Student government presented research on alcohol culture at Notre Dame during its semi-annual report to the University Board of Trustees on Oct. 19. “We looked at alcohol culture at Notre Dame and we said, ‘Why do students drink here? What are the factors that feed into an alcohol culture?’” senior and student body president, Becca

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Former President George W. Bush participates in building dedication at Notre Dame

Observer Staff Report | Monday, October 30, 2017

Former President of the United States George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush participated in the dedication of O’Neill Hall on Friday night, the University announced in a press release Saturday. According to the release, Bush’s participation in the event marked his sixth visit to Notre Dame’s campus, including when he served as

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University trustee emeritus dies

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, September 21, 2017

Notre Dame trustee emeritus Robert Wilmouth died Sept. 14 at the age of 88, the University announced in a press release Tuesday. University President Fr. John Jenkins said in the press release that Wilmouth left a lasting impact on the Notre Dame community throughout his time as a student, alumnus and member of the Board

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Letter to Notre Dame Board of Trustees

Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, November 30, 2016

So what do you think the Board of Trustees is doing this morning regarding the Notre Dame football program, which finished its season with a most disappointing 4-8 record after losing to archrival USC to cap a week that earlier brought NCAA sanctions to the program? Nada Nothing Zilch Trying to figure out how to

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Student government presents research on entrepreneurship, innovation

Courtney Becker | Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Student government presented its research on entrepreneurship and innovation at Notre Dame during its semi-annual report to the University Board of Trustees on Oct. 13. Student body president Corey Robinson said this presentation was unique because no other Notre Dame student government administration has presented research on this subject. “There has been no other type of

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