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Heather Rakoczy Russell’s tenure as associate VP for residential life ends

Observer Staff Report | Friday, September 22, 2023

Heather Rakoczy Russell’s 12-year tenure as associate vice president for residential life ended Sept. 15, according to University spokesperson Sue Ryan. Ryan said in an emailed statement Tuesday that a nationwide search for Russell’s replacement will commence in the coming weeks. According to Student Affairs, Russell oversaw Notre Dame’s 33 undergraduate communities, graduate communities and

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Student senate reconvenes, votes to increase diversity in UCC staff

Liam Kelly | Thursday, January 19, 2023

This Wednesday, the Notre Dame Student Senate passed resolutions to increase LGBTQ+ and minority representation among the staff at University Counseling Center (UCC) as well as give Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) students earlier registration times for selecting classes. Resolution 2223-13, introduced by four senators as well as several executive cabinet directors, urges the UCC

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University leaders talk next steps after campus inclusive survey results

Bella Laufenberg | Monday, October 10, 2022

The Campus Inclusive Survey, which has been done previously in 2018 and 2020, asked the Notre Dame student population to reflect on their sense of belonging and what factors have influenced how at home they feel under the golden dome. Data was collected from February to March 2022 and yielded a 42 percent response rate, according

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PrismND and Gender Relations Center sponsor vigil honoring transgender victims

Liam Price | Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Notre Dame’s Gender Relations Center and PrismND — a student organization committed to serving the LGBTQ+ community at Notre Dame — co-sponsored a vigil Monday night at the Grotto for Transgender Day of Remembrance. The event began after bells rang out from the Basilica above, and Notre Dame junior Gabe McKenna, president of PrismND, stood

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We LOVE us

Letter to the Editor | Thursday, November 11, 2021

Four and a half years ago, I stepped onto Notre Dame’s campus for the first time. I was a closeted high school junior and the college application process was looming ahead of me. As my parents and I followed our tour guide around campus, I distinctly remember counting the pride flags I saw (three total)

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Access-ABLE, Gender Relations Center aim to raise awareness on violence against people with disabilities

Claire Reid | Tuesday, April 20, 2021

In recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Access-ABLE of Notre Dame and the Gender Relations Center (GRC) have partnered together to host “No Longer Silent,” a tabling event seeking to raise awareness about the prevalence of violence against people with disabilities. Representatives from Access-ABLE and the GRC were stationed at tables on North and South

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Tri-campus to host ‘Take Back the Night’ to raise awareness for sexual assault

Genevieve Coleman and Bella Laufenberg | Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Started in the 1960s, Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an international event and non-profit organization dedicated to ending sexual assault and violence worldwide. This year’s tri-campus TBTN will take place Wednesday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., with the goal of spreading awareness of sexual violence within and far beyond the borders of the tri-campus

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GRC to host educational events highlighting Relationship Violence Awareness Month

Mia Moran | Thursday, October 8, 2020

With the start of October, the month dedicated increasing awareness surrounding relationship violence, the Gender Relations Center (GRC) is sponsoring a multitude of events. These Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM) events will include art installations such as “What Were You Wearing,” hands-on experiences such as “Kintsugi” and educational teachings including “Going to Court as a Survivor.”

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First openly gay NFL player shares experiences in sports, life

Maria Luisa Paul | Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Michael Sam made history in 2014 when he became the first-ever openly gay football player to be selected in the NFL draft. After a two-year professional career as a defensive end in both American and Canadian football leagues, Sam has dedicated his life to sharing his story with others. Monday evening, he spoke to the

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GRC sponsors month for relationship violence prevention

Alysa Guffey | Tuesday, October 15, 2019

For its 15th annual Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM), the Gender Relations Center (GRC) organized a lineup of events and activities to recognize the importance of violence prevention in the Notre Dame community. RVAM takes place in October to coincide with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The sponsored activities range from educational programming to hands-on

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