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Vice president for student affairs answers questions, provides timeline for information regarding move-in process for fall semester

Observer Staff Report | Saturday, May 30, 2020

In a question and answer session hosted by student government, vice president for student affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding provided updates regarding the fall semester through a video posted on YouTube Friday. She said information regarding the move-in process will be relayed to students on June 15. When asked about widespread mask requirements, Hoffmann Harding said

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The value of an education

Letter to the Editor | Friday, May 29, 2020

“We are in our society regularly willing to take on ourselves or impose on others risks — even lethal risks — for the good of society.” When I read this from The New York Times, I thought it was satire. Someone was certainly mocking my alma mater’s commitment to the dignity of human life in

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Saint Mary’s announces Aug. 10 start, Thanksgiving end for fall semester

Observer Staff Report | Friday, May 22, 2020

Saint Mary’s will begin in-person classes Aug. 10, eliminating fall break and completing the semester before Thanksgiving, Interim President Nancy Nekvasil and President-Elect Katie Conboy announced in an email to students Friday. “We are deeply committed to ensuring the well-being of our campus community, and we will require that additional protective measures be put into

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Saint Mary’s still considering options for fall semester, intends to bring students back to campus

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Saint Mary’s Academic Continuation Task Force is reviewing several options for the fall semester, Interim President Nancy Nekvasil announced in an email Tuesday. The College still intends to bring students back to campus for the academic semester, she said, but has yet to issue a formal plan. This statement follows plans announced by Notre

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Holy Cross announces plans for fall semester

Observer Staff Report | Monday, May 18, 2020

In a Monday email to the College community, Holy Cross President Fr. David Tyson announced plans for reopening campus for the fall semester. The semester will begin the week of August 10 and have no fall break in order to end prior to Thanksgiving. Following consultation with experts including public health officials and contagious disease

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ND announces early start, end to fall semester

Observer Staff Report | Monday, May 18, 2020

Notre Dame will begin the 2020 fall semester the week of August 10, eliminating fall break and finishing the semester before Thanksgiving, University President Fr. John Jenkins said in an email to students on Monday. In addition to preventing the spread of viruses caused by students leaving for breaks, becoming exposed to infections and then

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart to reopen for Mass

Observer Staff Report | Monday, May 18, 2020

Beginning Sunday, May 24, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart will reopen for regular Sunday and daily Masses, a press release said Monday. “Following the guidelines of the Indiana government, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and the University for safe gathering and worship, restrictions will be implemented until further notice,” the release said. Attendance

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43 Notre Dame students awarded fellowships in graduating class

Ellie Dombrowski | Friday, May 15, 2020

The class of 2020, with a total of 43 fellowship recipients, is heading into this fall with promising prospects. Of these, 25 are Fulbright grants, one is a Rhodes scholarship, 14 are Gilman scholarships and two are National Science Foundation research fellowships. With its largest number of fellowships awarded to Notre Dame students yet, Dr.

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College announces grants available for students affected by COVID-19

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, May 6, 2020

In a Wednesday email to Saint Mary’s students, Mona Bowe, vice president of Enrollment Management and chair of the coronavirus relief fund task force, said all students of the College are able to apply for a grant to help with expenses relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. “If you have incurred unexpected expenses due to the

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Notre Dame announces move out plans

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, May 5, 2020

In a Tuesday email to students, associate vice president for Residential Life Heather Rakoczy Russell announced Notre Dame will begin the move out process May 22. Students will have the option to retrieve their belongings through an in-person appointment or opt to have their belongings packed, stored or shipped. “In-person move out appointments (4 hours

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