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-15 posts tagged "Class of 2021"
Observer Staff Report | Friday, May 21, 2021
Tri-campus suspends in-person classes due to coronavirus pandemic — March 11, 2020 On March 11, 2020, Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross announced the suspension of all in-person classes until at least April 13, replacing all courses with virtual teaching and other alternative learning options. All University and College-sponsored international programs were also canceled,
Ryan Peters | Friday, May 21, 2021
Throughout grade school, Alexis Waldschmidt would often write speeches in braille on note cards so she would not have to look down when presenting. She started this practice after becoming fascinated with braille and American Sign Language (ASL) following a presentation she gave on Helen Keller in third grade. “Just to be able to communicate
Observer Viewpoint | Friday, May 21, 2021
Every year, the graduating seniors from the Observer Editorial Board take to the commencement edition Viewpoint section for their final farewell and final byline. Read on for the work from our staff emeritus as well as the most memorable Letters to the Editor from the last four years. Editorial Board Graduates The philosophy of
Adriana Perez | Friday, May 21, 2021
A total of 22 graduating seniors have won a variety of fellowships and scholarships to participate in post-graduate programs. Awardees include 17 Fulbright finalists, two National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows, one 2020 Truman Scholar, one Luce Scholar and one Yenching Scholar. In years past, members of the class of 2021 have won many
Maggie Eastland | Friday, May 21, 2021
While complete data on career paths for the Class of 2021 is not yet available, early responders to the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development’s first destination survey indicate trends similar to previous classes. If the data continues to follow historical patterns, two-thirds of the graduating class will pursue employment, 20 percent will pursue higher
Evan McKenna | Friday, May 21, 2021
With the help of postgraduate employment resources such as the Meruelo Center for Career Development, Notre Dame boasts one of the highest graduate employability ranks in the country. Over 60% of graduates from the class of 2019 began full-time jobs following their time at the University. But such a massive commitment to career development makes
Aidan O'Malley | Friday, May 21, 2021
Every year, Scene honors the graduating class with a snapshot of the most critical cultural moments of their four years in the tri-campus community. That includes pop culture, campus culture and American culture at large. Won’t you take a walk down memory lane? Fall 2017 — Male consequence and the #MeToo movement The fall of
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, May 13, 2021
Seniors Madeline Owen and Alexis Waldschmidt were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2021, respectively, the University announced in a press release Thursday afternoon. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Owen will give the valedictory address at the 176th commencement ceremony Sunday, May 23. Owen is graduating as a Glynn Family Honors Program scholar
Gabriel Niforatos | Monday, August 24, 2020
Looking across the room at my M.C. Escher print entitled “Hand with Reflecting Sphere” has made me think. M.C. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist whose work in the early to mid-twentieth century is characterized by the interplay between reality and fantasy, often incorporating geometric figures that would be impossible within his works. The way
Natalie Weber | Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Welcome Weekend drew to a close Monday, concluding orientation activities for incoming first-year and transfer students. Junior Prathm Juneja, student government chief of staff, said he thought this year’s Welcome Weekend staff and student government volunteers did a great job of creating an “all-inclusive” environment for new students. “I think what we did best was