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Bella Laufenberg | Wednesday, January 18, 2023
On July 21, 1964, political peacemaker and then-University president Fr. Theodore Hesburgh joined hands with Martin Luther King, Jr. after an impromptu address to crowds at a civil rights rally in Chicago. Hesburgh and King, standing side-by-side and hand-in-hand, sang “We shall overcome,” originally a gospel song that had since been adopted as an anthem
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Next September, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a postage stamp commemorating University president emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, according to a University press release. The release said the stamp will be unveiled Sept. 1, 2017 at a ceremony at the University and will have a first day of sale at the Notre Dame post office. “It’s
Erin McAuliffe | Tuesday, March 3, 2015
The effects of University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore “Ted” Hesburgh’s life and work were felt worldwide but especially resonated on campus. Campus staff and faculty, some of whom worked at the University during his presidency, felt pride in working for a school associated with such a progressive, influential figure. For Edward Hums, who teaches accounting and serves
Mary Green | Tuesday, March 3, 2015
An annual spring tradition for Notre Dame students and fans will be a little more exclusive this year. Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced at a press conference Monday that the 86th Blue-Gold Game will be held at LaBar Practice Complex, the team’s outdoor practice fields, on April 18. Ongoing construction on Campus Crossroads forced the
The Observer | Friday, February 27, 2015
Fr. Theodore Hesburgh retired in 1987 after a 35-year term as Notre Dame’s president. In his retirement, Hesburgh enjoyed spending time in his office on the 13th floor of Hesburgh Library and participated in dorm events such as Zahm House’s Hesburgh Challenge. Hesburgh died Thursday night at the age of 97
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, December 1, 1971
The University of Notre Dame and St. Mary’s College officially announced yesterday that “it is not possible” to accomplish complete unification at this time.” The joint statement released by Sr. Olivette Whalen, C.S.C., chairman of the SMC Board of Trustees and Edmund A. Stephan, Chairman of the ND trustees cited financial and administrative problems as