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-9 posts tagged "McKenna Hall"
Alysa Guffey | Monday, September 6, 2021
After a two-year demolition and reconstruction, McKenna Hall officially reopened August 31. Standing at four stories high, the building is situated on the picturesque Notre Dame Avenue, between Stinson-Remick Hall and the Notre Dame Law School. The building’s name recognizes the philanthropy and generosity of Andy McKenna, a class of 1951 Notre Dame alum and
Andrew Cameron | Thursday, September 5, 2019
Driving down North Notre Dame Avenue, people may notice an empty construction site in place of a former hub for various types of debate and discussion on campus. That’s because McKenna Hall, Notre Dame’s on-campus conference center and former home of the Institute for Latino Studies, is undergoing a two-year reconstruction project and isn’t projected
Natalie Weber | Thursday, September 27, 2018
In a series of town halls this week, University administrators announced changes to the structure of the First Year of Studies, discussed a new early retirement program and provided updates on new recycling standards and construction projects. In a response to a question about changes to the First Year of Studies, University provost Thomas Burish confirmed
Kelli Smith | Tuesday, March 6, 2018
A three-day conference dedicated to examining cultural influences on young people and equipping the church with a renewed missionary creativity started Monday in McKenna Hall. Themed “Cultures of Formation,” the conference is hosted by the McGrath Institute for Church Life, which brought in speakers including Bishop Robert Barron from the archdiocese of Los Angeles, Nicholas
Ciara Hopkinson | Tuesday, February 14, 2017
In an attempt to showcase a different side of Iran, the Persian Association of Notre Dame (PAND) is hosting a photo exhibit, titled “Iran Beyond Politics,” on Friday at McKenna Hall. Fatemeh Elahi, an organizer of the event and a member of PAND, said the exhibit “emphasizes the diversity of the Iranian people — especially
Jack Rooney | Thursday, November 20, 2014
Dave Finocchio, founder and general manager of the sports website Bleacher Report and Notre Dame graduate of the class of 2005, returned to campus Thursday to deliver a lecture in which he traced the brief history of the company and explained how his Arts and Letters education contributed to his success as an entrepreneur. Finocchio
Jack Rooney | Thursday, March 20, 2014
At approximately 11 a.m. Thursday, South Dining Hall was evacuated after smoke in the basement triggered smoke alarms throughout the building, South Dining Hall general manager Marc Poklinkowski said. University spokesman Dennis Brown said a small outdoor fire at McKenna Hall caused smoke to spread through the underground tunnel system and set off the dining
Charlie Ducey | Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Dr. David Jenkins, Librarian for Classic, Hellenistic Studies and Linguistics at Princeton University, made the case for Byzantine Literature in his lecture in McKenna Hall Tuesday. Jenkins’ lecture was given as part of a series on classical studies to honor the legacy of the late Sabine MacCormack, a Notre Dame historian and classicist. During his
Emma Borne | Thursday, February 6, 2014
In light of recent focus on the Latino vote as the 2014 midterm elections approach, Notre Dame hosted a panel discussion Wednesday evening in McKenna Hall entitled, “American Politics in the 21st Century: The Latino Vote and the 2014 Elections.” Christina Wolbrecht, associate professor of political science at Notre Dame, moderated the three-person panel. Panelists