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Notre Dame Celebrates Moreau Beatification
The Sept. 15 beatification of the Venerable Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, was a momentous step toward his canonization. To celebrate this occasion, Notre Dame is planning celebrations both on campus and in Le Mans, France - the site of the beatification. [Full Story]
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All About Peace
In a time of global conflict, more and more Notre Dame students are opting to be a part of the peacebuilding process - especially when it comes to careers. In the past three years, the number of ND undergraduates who chose peace studies as either a minor or major has more than doubled -- from fewer than 100 students in the 2003-04 academic year to 216 in the 2006-07 academic year. [Full Story]
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 Provost Burish Appoints Acting Dean of Grad School
Provost Thomas G. Burish has appointed Peter Holland, McMeel Family Professor in Shakespeare Studies at Notre Dame, acting dean of the University's Graduate School. In this role, Holland will oversee the development and support of all graduate programs. [Full Story]
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 Pray.nd.edu Focus on Immigration
To coincide with the Oct. 8 Notre Dame Forum on Immigration, pray.nd.edu will add a new section to its site entitled "Migrant's Journey." For five weeks, the site will highlight specific themes regarding a migrant's journey. [Full Story]
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Helping the ND Family
Of all the special qualities Notre Dame embodies, perhaps one of the strongest is its sense of family. The ND family, which includes alumni, students, spouses, children, parents, relatives, faculty/staff members and friends, is not only extensive, it's loyal. That loyalty is one of the cornerstones on which the Notre Dame Senior Alumni Hospital Support Program was built. [Full Story]
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 Gear Up for Halloween
Show your team spirit during the Halloween season! The Notre Dame Gridiron GoblinsTM pumpkin carving templates are sure to add an Irish flair to your jack-o-lanterns. [Full Story]
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Golf For Life
It's not too late to help the Class of 2008 improve healthcare and promote human well being in Nindye, Uganda. Sign up to participate in a special golf outing - proceeds from which will be used for the development of healthcare in Nindye.
The Millennium Development Golf Outing takes place Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Warren Golf Course on campus. It includes a luncheon and silent auction following an 18-hole golf scramble. Registration costs $25 for members of ND's Senior Class, and $100 for family, faculty and alumni. For more details, click here.
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Straight From the Board
Message From Notre Dame Alumni Board President Richard A. Nussbaum II
This issue of ND Today marks a new chapter for the Alumni Association. Due to the technology which has been developed by the NDAA, your president is able to address directly questions from alumni across the world. Many of you have taken up the invitation to ask me questions. I will address a number in this issue, and will do my best to answer others in future issues. [Full Story]
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 Class of '57 Still Shaping their Legacy
In his valedictory address to the Class of 1957, Douglas Cole told his classmates that their graduation was "the end of the beginning … of an education that should have no end." Today, the men of '57 are making certain that generations of Notre Dame students get the same great "beginning" that they did. [Full Story]
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Introducing the ND Oral History Project
In an effort to preserve Notre Dame history -- and share the remarkable stories of our alumni -- the Alumni Association is launching the Notre Dame Oral History Project. We're traveling across the country recording the stories of alumni of all class years, and we want to hear from you!
Tell us about your time at Notre Dame and your life since graduation. Tell us about the first time you visited campus, the prank you pulled on your rector, how you met your spouse, your military service -whatever you have to say, we're all ears.
The recordings will be archived and distributed via a variety of media so your fellow Domers can hear your story.
Interested in participating? Send us an e-mail. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Reunite at Duke Game
Reunite on campus, just in time to watch the Fighting Irish take on the Duke Blue Devils at Notre Dame Stadium. Alumni attending the game as part of the reunion will be able to sit together while they cheer on the Irish. [Full Story]
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Join the ND Social Network
In addition to having the ability to buy and sell ND football tickets and post Alumni Notes, you can personalize your Irish Online experience by creating your own web page. [Full Story]
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Welcome New Alumni Staff!
The Notre Dame Alumni Association is pleased to welcome two new members to the staff: Web and Communications Administrator Robby Maher '06 and Director of Worldwide Clubs Andrea Swanagan '02.
Robby, who joined the team in July, received his bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the Mendoza College of Business. Prior to joining the NDAA, he was a technical analyst and project lead at Plum Tree Group, a marketing and IT consulting company in South Bend. While at ND, he was the webmaster and president for FlipSide, a student organization that organizes alcohol-free outings and activities.
Andrea, a member of the ND Class of 2002, joined the NDAA in August. She brings to the Alumni Association an impressive military leadership background and experience in several ND clubs worldwide. A recent newlywed, Andrea and her husband, Harold, moved back to South Bend this summer.
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And the Winners Are…
Alumni who registered for Irish Online between June 20 and Aug. 15 were eligible to win two tickets to ND's home football games against Michigan State, Boston College and Southern California. Congratulations to the lucky winners:
MSU Jack Crowley '75 , Philadelphia
BC Andrew Bracci '98, Chicago
USC Meredith Doellman '05 , Cincinnati
Are you one of the more than 26,000 people who have registered for the new Irish Online? If not, you could miss out on the drawing for more exciting prizes, including a Lenovo X60 ThinkPad Tablet PC and a trip for two to Italy. You only have until Sept. 30 to be eligible for the giveaway.
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 Discover Peru's Cultural Treasures
Located in the Andes Mountains, Peru is a storied land with a history of Incan civilizations and Spanish conquistadors. From April 10-17, 2008, you can join ND Alumni Travel for an expedition that allows you to uncover the beauty and intrigue of Peru's most stirring archeological sites, colorful highland markets and historic alters. [Full Story]
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Cruise the Panama Canal
From Jan. 31-Feb. 11, 2008, you can join host Anthony K. Hyder, ND professor of nuclear physics, aboard the luxurious Six-Star Crystal Symphony as it tours the Panama Canal. The Crystal Symphony, built to surround passengers with the ultimate in hospitality, luxury and service, offers delectable cuisine, exciting excursions and interesting enrichment classes.
Through the ND Alumni Travel program, special rates are available from approximately $2,595 per person, plus airfare and taxes (based on double occupancy). Special airfare add-ons also are available from most major cities throughout the United States and Canada.
Space is limited, click here to book now!
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Club Notes Are Online
Today there are more than 275 Notre Dame clubs around the world, connecting ND alumni and friends with each other and the University. Check out the Club News on Irish Online to learn about the variety of programs, events and initiatives these clubs participate in -- all in the name of Notre Dame.
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New NDSA Board Members Announced
This summer, the Notre Dame Senior Alumni Board welcomed the following new members:
Region 10
Emil C. Herkert `60
Whippany, NJ
Region 14
John Hoffman `71, `73
Knoxville, TN
Region 15
Dick Erlenbaugh `64, `65
Simpsonville, SC
Region 18
Robert Drajem `64
Buffalo, NY
 ND President Addresses Faculty
Even as Notre Dame's achievements in undergraduate teaching excellence and research grow stronger, University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. is convinced its success lies in its unique identity as a Catholic university. That's the message he delivered to Notre Dame faculty in his annual address on Sept. 11. Click here for complete details.
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University Website Gets a New Look and Feel
Along with the new school year came a completely new look for nd.edu, Notre Dame's official website. The University debuted the revamped site on Aug. 28, featuring a fresh design, easier navigation and exciting content. [Full Story]
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 Thank You, Father Ted
According to Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., the coeducation of Notre Dame was one of the most significant enhancements ever made to the University. To commemorate its 35th anniversary, almost 100 of the first female graduates returned to campus in August to celebrate Father Hesburgh's historic decision to admit women. [Full Story]
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Five Questions
In the last issue of ND Today, we introduced the Five Questions section, which is designed to better acquaint you with the leaders of the Notre Dame community. In upcoming issues, we will be featuring discussions with:
- Robert Bernhard, the newly appointed vice president for research
- Rev. Thomas Streit, C.S.C., research assistant professor, biological sciences, and founder of the Haiti Program at Notre Dame
- Rev. William Lies, C.S.C., associate professional specialist, political science, and executive director of the Center for Social Concerns
- Rev. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., vice president, student affairs, office of the VP and associate Theology professor.
If you have any questions you want us to ask these administrators, please submit them to the editor at asienko@nd.edu and we'll take them into consideration.
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Employer Contributions Are No Small Change
While companies that match their employees' contributions to Notre Dame consider those matches an employee benefit, the true beneficiaries are our students. In fiscal year 2007, nearly 6,000 alumni, parents, and friends sought employer matches for their gifts, generating an additional $4.36 million for Notre Dame. Those matching dollars were applied to a host of key University priorities, including financial aid and academic programming.
Thanks to the efforts of all those who not only made a gift, but also arranged for a company match, Notre Dame's Matching Gifts Program ranks first among the nation's institutions of higher education. To learn more about matching gifts, or to see if your company will match a contribution to Notre Dame, click here.
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Work at Notre Dame!
Ever consider a career at Notre Dame? The University has all kinds of job opportunities available in a variety of areas, including IT, athletics and administration. Click here to learn more about job openings at Notre Dame, or contact Erin Putt at 574-631-5903 or putt.5@nd.edu.
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 Football Ticket Lottery Applications for 2008 Season
Don't miss your chance to see the Fighting Irish in action next year. To be eligible for a football ticket lottery application for the 2008 season, gifts to the University must be received by Dec. 31. Check out the minimum gift guidelines and other important information here.
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An Update on Athletic Compliance
As we kick off the 2007-2008 academic year and season of athletics here on campus, the Athletic Compliance Office would like to remind you about the importance of knowing and following NCAA compliance regulations. Knowing and following NCAA regulations is paramount to the success of our athletics programs and for keeping intact Notre Dame's tradition of integrity. Violations of the rules could affect not only the eligibility of our future and current student-athletes, but also place the University in jeopardy of sanctions from NCAA.
Please visit the Notre Dame Athletic Compliance Office website to review important NCAA regulations and to view its August newsletter . This month's edition addresses important topics related to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, including the Notre Dame Athletic Department's Recruiting Policy.
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Alumni Baseball Game During BC Weekend
Alumni from Notre Dame's two College World Series Teams (1957 and 2002) will reunite on campus on Oct. 13 to participate in the first Jody Schrage Memorial Alumni Game. Jody, wife of current ND Baseball Coach Dave Schrage, died of liver cancer in January. [Full Story]
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Go Behind-the-Scenes With ND Football
What better way to kick off the football season than by getting unprecedented access to the Notre Dame football experience? In his new film "Tradition Never Graduates: A Season Inside Notre Dame Football," Charlie Ebersol '05 offers never-before-seen footage of the most storied programs in college football.
The film takes you from the locker room to the huddle and includes exclusive interviews with Head Coach Charlie Weis, former player Jerome Bettis, player commentaries, game footage, student involvement, behind-the-scenes details about marching band traditions and more.
Copies of the DVD are available online or through the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore.
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Here Come the Irish!
Jim Walsh '99 will return to campus the weekend of the Michigan State game to sign copies of his new book Here Come the Irish 2007, An Annual Guide to Notre Dame Football . He, along with 11 other alumni who contributed to the book, will be at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore on Sat., Sept. 22 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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A Fond Farewell
The Notre Dame family has lost a loyal alumnus and historical icon. I.I. Probst '26, passed away at his residence in Fort Pierce, FL on Sept. 13. His passion and dedication to Notre Dame has been well documented through his Class Notes submissions, which have been a regular staple in Notre Dame Magazine. His final column as class secretary will appear in the Fall issue of the magazine. A tribute from his son, Bernard '75 will appear in the Class Notes section of the Winter issue.
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