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Matthew Kellenberg | Tuesday, February 25, 2020
“Venite ad me omnes” — “Come to me all of you,” reads the base of the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue on God Quad. The statue extends its arms toward Main Building, a symbol of our multicultural family. Yet, despite Notre Dame’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, our student body is visibly homogenous. With this in
Diversity Council | Thursday, November 7, 2019
When looking at diversity on campus, it is common to look at this issue — and yes, diversity on campus is an issue — as a collective. It is common to broadly analyze and compare the differences between ethnicity, race, and culture between various groups at Notre Dame. It is uncommon, however, to have this
Hanna Kennedy | Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The Brain Lair. It’s an anagram for librarian and a fitting name for Kathy Burnette’s bookstore, located just five minutes from campus. Before opening Brain Lair Books, Burnette held positions as a librarian in local elementary and middle schools for almost 20 years. “I’ve always wanted to open a bookstore,” Burnette said. “I visited some
Observer Staff Report | Friday, October 11, 2019
Saint Mary’s has named Redgina L. Hill the new executive director of inclusion and equity, according to a Friday press release. Interim College President Nancy Nekvasil announced that Hill, the former director of diversity and inclusion for Bethel University, will be the new director at Friday’s meeting of the College’s Board of Trustees. According to
Callie Patrick | Thursday, October 3, 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide celebration running this year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States. It is a time for people to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the country’s culture, heritage and history. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board held a
Diversity Council | Thursday, October 3, 2019
The Sacred Heart of Jesus statue is one of the most iconic, symbolic but also controversial pieces of public art on Notre Dame’s campus. The Sacred Heart of Jesus sits right in front of the Main Building on God Quad, and if one looks at the statue directly, one can see the Basilica of the
Emma Ault | Thursday, September 12, 2019
On Wednesday, the Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board (SDB) hosted its annual Mosaic event from 5 to 6 p.m. in Rice Commons of the College’s student center. Senior Jazmin Herrera, who is the president of the board, said the group aims to promote tolerance at the College. “The Mosaic is an important kick-off event for
Margaret Cicchiello | Thursday, September 12, 2019
Saint Mary’s Chinese Culture Club is preparing to host its annual Mid-Autumn Festival on Thursday evening. Senior Shiyi Wang, president of the club, said celebration of the festival is not just confined to China. “Countries that were influenced by China, including Korea and Japan, also hold mid-autumn festivals,” Wang said. The celebrations will take place
Tom Naatz | Friday, August 30, 2019
Outgoing director of admissions Bob Mundy marked his last day on the job Friday after nine years on the job. After taking on a role with the University admissions office in 1983, the 1976 Notre Dame alumnus is retiring after 36 years of service. Though he spent the majority of his working life at Notre
Oliver Ortega | Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The headline of this column isn’t meant to question the piety of Domers. Or reinvigorate last year’s leggings controversy. (Though here I am wondering whether Ms. Maryann White saw the light after getting repeatedly torn down in Viewpoint opinion pieces in both seriously articulate and hilariously petty ways — hallelujah.) Instead, I’m kicking off the