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Mary Ellen Woods | Thursday, December 2, 2021
As I have noted in earlier columns, I am back on campus as part of the Inspired Leadership Initiative program (ILI). We study together as a group of Fellows and also take classes in a wide range of fields of study with undergrad and graduate students. Earlier this semester, in my wonderful sociology class —
Valeria Ortiz | Thursday, November 11, 2021
Notre Dame’s Office of Student Enrichment (OSE) hosted a panel Wednesday evening in Geddes Hall entitled “I Belong: Life During and After ND” featuring both current students and alumni. It is part of Notre Dame’s observance of First-Generation, Low-Income Week. The discussion delved into topics such as sense of belonging, identity and budgeting as a
Dagny Brand | Wednesday, November 10, 2021
“Watching ‘This is Modern Art’ is a chance to really think critically about how this world works for artists and artists of color, what art has to offer and what it means in history and in everyday life,” lead actor of the show Eric Ways (’18) explained. Notre Dame’s department of film, television and theatre
Adriana Perez | Monday, September 13, 2021
The Alumni Association and YoungND board named the 2021 Domer Dozen on Thursday, as part of an initiative meant to celebrate the accomplishments of young Notre Dame alumni. These 12 former students were selected out of 88 nominees and were celebrated Friday in Geddes Hall ahead of the Notre Dame vs. Toledo game. “Those chosen
Elaine Chen | Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Public health concerns surrounding COVID-19 led the United States to close their borders to immigrants and restrict international travel in 2020, a decision that impacted Notre Dame’s Chinese community. However, members of this community have come together in the past year to donate medical supplies to St. Joseph County and inspire those in the global
Megan Fahrney | Tuesday, March 30, 2021
This summer, students will have the opportunity to take courses, network with Notre Dame alumni and experience the California Bay Area through the new Summer in Silicon Valley program. Summer in Silicon Valley welcomes students of all majors who are interested in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. The program will run for six weeks in the
Megumi Tamura | Thursday, September 3, 2020
Have you ever found yourself spending more time scrolling through the comments on Instagram than on the actual post itself? That’s what I found myself doing when @thefightingirish posted this, seemingly showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement. This was in response to the horrific shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man who
Jackie O'Brien | Monday, November 25, 2019
This past week, I posted a comment on the Observer’s Facebook post promoting David Phillips’ letter to the editor. Phillips had written about his participation in the recent protests and the group End Hate at ND, as well as the negative impacts of parietals on student experience. I was impressed by a group of students
Maria Leontaras | Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Every great story begins with its teller, and Notre Dame alumna Lisa Hendey intends to inspire the next generation of storytellers with her new children’s book “I Am God’s Storyteller.” The picture book features illustrations by Notre Dame senior Eric Carlson. (Editor’s note: Eric Carlson formerly drew comics for The Observer.) For Hendey, class of
Ciara Hopkinson | Friday, October 6, 2017
Every Saturday, Notre Dame alumni across the country gather at local bars to watch Notre Dame football and continue to foster the community formed during their years on campus. Many Notre Dame Clubs host game watches to take alumni back to the days of doing an Irish jig on the bleachers of the student section and proudly singing