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Megan Fahrney | Friday, April 8, 2022
Over 30 teams are set to sail in the 2022 Fisher Regatta, kicking off Friday at St. Mary’s Lake. The Regatta is Fisher Hall’s signature fundraiser that the hall hosts every year to raise money for St. Adalbert Catholic School in South Bend. Most dorms enter at least one homemade boat in the race. Other
Lilyann Gardner | Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A recent partnership between the University of Notre Dame and the Boys and Girls of St. Joseph County has garnered attention and recognition from the Boys and Girls Club of America. In collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County, the Office of the Executive Vice President’s University Enterprises and Events (UEE)
Eva Analitis | Friday, January 21, 2022
“Service” is one of those words that typically evokes supportive sentiments. It’s almost universally regarded as positive to serve one’s community, and most people would consider volunteering to be a hallmark activity of a civic-minded person. Growing up, volunteering and doing service were essential to our development into conscious citizens and gaining a broader understanding
Ellie Dombrowski | Friday, April 3, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Notre Dame-sponsored volunteer trips were cancelled. Although most of such trips were cancelled, one group remained: the Notre Dame chapter of the Global Medical Brigades (GMB). A group of 33 students traveled to Panama on Saturday March 7. “[The] first two days we [focused on] access to
Nola Wallace | Thursday, February 27, 2020
Sometimes within our tri-campus bubble, we forget to think about the community outside of the University. South Bend, even with all of its hot spots and local charm, is a city in need of service from people like you. There are many organizations in need of young, smart and energetic volunteers — that I know
Emma Ault | Friday, September 27, 2019
On Sunday the Near Northwest neighborhood of South Bend will be hosting its annual Arts Cafe. Members from the Saint Mary’s student body will be participating in the event by helping out in the children’s area for the third year in a row. “The Arts Cafe is a neighborhood festival in the Near Northwest neighborhood.
Teagan Dillon | Tuesday, April 24, 2018
The differences between human rights and civil rights can be subtle. Defining and identifying these concepts can be a difficult task. Investigating this difference was the central topic during a five-week community engagement project with seventh and eighth grade students at Marshall Intermediate Center in South Bend. Led by three Notre Dame seniors and associate