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-13 posts tagged "Welcome Week"
Maggie Eastland | Friday, August 20, 2021
More than 2,000 first-year students move into their residence halls Friday and begin a new chapter at Notre Dame. The University, including nearly 300 student leaders split between the St. André Bessette Committee and the Steering Committee, will embrace the class of 2025 during its first few college days. With fewer COVID-19 restrictions and recent
Ryan Peters | Friday, August 20, 2021
As the 2021-22 school year gets underway, nine rectors are settling into life in their new positions at the heart of Notre Dame campus life. Six are first-time rectors, and three are returning rectors in new positions. Incoming Keenan Hall rector Bobby Nichols had never stepped foot on the campus, laden with landmarks such as
Katie Werner | Friday, April 30, 2021
The Notre Dame student senate commenced with a prayer from student body vice president junior Matthew Bisner for migrant workers — a homage to labor day — and then proceeded with executive announcements. These announcements included the state of the student union address and comment on the upcoming student and faculty voice summit. Next, the
Katie Werner | Friday, April 23, 2021
The third meeting of the 2021-2022 student senate commenced in DeBartolo Hall on Thursday evening, where student body president junior Allan Njomo delivered a statement on the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and senators discussed Welcome Week changes. Student body vice president junior Matthew Bisner relayed updates from the student advisory group
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, August 6, 2020
University President Fr. John Jenkins issued an apology to the Notre Dame student body Thursday for failing to follow recommended social distancing guidelines while engaging with students. In the email, Jenkins apologized for taking photos with students around campus over recent days. “While all of the scientific evidence indicates that the risk of transmission is
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Dear students, I extend a warm welcome to each of you as we begin an academic year unlike any in Notre Dame’s long history. As we look ahead, I ask each of you for your commitment and flexibility as we continue to navigate the uncertain path caused by the novel coronavirus. While the novel coronavirus
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Dear first years, After an unprecedented spring and summer, we are overjoyed to have the opportunity to welcome you all home and foster community under the Dome once again. To introduce ourselves, our names are Rachel and Sarah, and we are humbled to serve as your student body president and vice president this year. If
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Woohoo! If you’re reading this, it means we’ve moved in. SGA is so excited to welcome all the first-years to Saint Mary’s. Your arrival has been highly anticipated and we cannot wait to see how you leave your mark on the Saint Mary’s community. To all the sophomores, juniors and our fellow seniors: Welcome back;
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Greetings Holy Cross students! As the academic year 20-21 begins, I extend to you a warm and enthusiastic welcome! To our returning Saints, welcome back to campus after months of attending class remotely during the spring semester. Welcome to our HoCro first year students and transfer students as you embark upon an educational journey in
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Dear Holy Cross class of 2024, As you begin your college journey and a deeper discovery of self amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, college can provide a place for you to develop and explore new opportunities and relationships. We hope to make campus a comfortable and welcoming place for you. We know how daunting this time