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University leaders to review community demands for antiracist response

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Following conversations with Black trustees, alumni, students, faculty and staff at Notre Dame, University leaders will discuss potential responses to demands for antiracist action on campus, University President Fr. John Jenkins announced in an email Wednesday. Jenkins said he has received several petitions and letters with suggested areas of improvement for the University, some of

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Jenkins announces prayer service for George Floyd

Observer Staff Report | Monday, June 1, 2020

In light of George Floyd’s death, University President Fr. John Jenkins invited members of the Notre Dame community to gather at the Hesburgh Library Quad to “pray for unity and walk for justice” Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. “We will pray for George Floyd, his family and friends and for a recommitment to defend the

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Jenkins announces voluntary pay cuts for University leaders to support student financial aid

Observer Staff Report | Monday, May 4, 2020

In order to increase funds towards student financial aid, University President Fr. John Jenkins announced a voluntary program where senior leaders at the University may elect to reduce their salaries as much as 20%, according to a press release from the University Monday. The savings will contribute to the Student Emergency Relief Fund, which was

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Notre Dame commencement moved online, on-campus celebration scheduled for May 2021

Observer Staff Report | Monday, March 30, 2020

Commencement for the Notre Dame class of 2020 will not take place as scheduled in May, but will be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, University President Fr. John Jenkins wrote in an email to graduating seniors Monday morning. “Although there remains a good deal of uncertainty about the trajectory and duration of the

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Notre Dame to extend suspension of in-person classes to conclusion of spring semester, pro-rate students for room, board

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Notre Dame will continue the suspension of in-person classes and extend online instruction until the conclusion of the academic semester, University President Fr. John Jenkins announced in an email to Notre Dame students and their parents Wednesday. This decision was informed by new recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to avoid gatherings

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Notre Dame, ACC suspend all spring athletics amid COVID-19 pandemic

Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, March 12, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the ACC has announced it will indefinitely postpone spring athletics. Following suit, the Notre Dame football program and head coach Brian Kelly have announced Thursday they will be suspending team activities, including recruiting activities and the annual Blue-Gold Game, which was scheduled to take place April 18. After

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Jenkins announces progress on efforts to combat sexual assault in the Catholic Church

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, February 20, 2020

After announcing plans for Notre Dame to address the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, University President Fr. John Jenkins provided an update on the University’s efforts in an email to the campus community early Thursday morning. In the email, Jenkins listed the recommendations of the two task forces he appointed last year in

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‘Philanthropy and Society’ students allocate $83,000 grant to five local nonprofits

Alysa Guffey | Friday, December 6, 2019

Students in professor Jonathan Hannah’s “Philanthropy and Society” course announced in a short ceremony Thursday afternoon the five groups that would receive parts of an $83,000 grant the class received from the Philanthropy Lab. After a semester spent exploring local nonprofits and conducting board meetings, the students chose to split the funds among five organizations

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Notre Dame announces statement of support for NCAA’s decision to allow athletes to profit

Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, October 30, 2019

In response to the announcement made by the NCAA on Tuesday morning that the Board of Governors had unanimously voted to allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, Paul Browne, University vice president for public affairs and communication released a statement expressing support for the decision. “Notre Dame President Father John

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Jenkins addresses faculty on Burish, Columbus murals, Church crisis, sustainability

Cate Von Dohlen | Wednesday, September 18, 2019

University President Fr. John Jenkins spoke to the success of the University under provost Tom Burish, and the search for a new provost, as Burish will step down at the conclusion of this school year. Jenkins also discussed the Columbus murals, affordability and financial aid, the ND voice survey and fostering a ‘speak up’ culture,

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