News Archive

‘Tender, Strong, and True’ Launches
Looking for ways to liberate Christmas from the pressures of materialism? Struggling with a relationship that fills you with bitterness? Confronting job loss? Feeling spiritually empty? The Alumni Association’s new monthly online series “Tender, Strong, and True: Living the Gospel Daily” addresses these topics head on. [Full Story]

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Date: 11/5/2009

Eddy Street Commons Opens for Business

Notre Dame has never had a real “college town”—an area of shops and restaurants to which students can walk easily. But that has changed with the recent opening of the Eddy Street Commons. Thanks to collaboration between Kite Realty, Notre Dame, and the City of South Bend, the Commons opened this fall and will unfold to completion over the next two years. [Full Story] more...
Date: 11/5/2009

Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Alumni

During halftime of the Notre Dame-Navy football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, Brig. Gen. Michael M. Brogan ’80 will receive the Rev. William Corby, C.S.C.

Award for distinguished military service, and Ronald W. Zamber, M.D. ’83 will receive the Harvey G. Foster Award for his distinguished involvement in civic initiatives—especially those involving children.
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Date: 11/3/2009

Board of Trustees Elects Father Jenkins to Second Term

The University’s Board of Trustees elected Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to a second five-year term as president of Notre Dame, effective at the conclusion of his first term, June 30, 2010. “The vision and leadership that Father Jenkins has demonstrated in his first four years in office have been inspiring and innovative,” said Richard C. Notebaert, chairman of the University Board of Trustees. “Building upon the foundation set by his Holy Cross predecessors, he is making the aspirations of this University a reality. The Fellows and Trustees look forward to continuing our work with him in service to Our Lady’s University.” [Full Story] more...
Date: 11/3/2009

Braille Coin to be Used for ND-Navy Coin Toss
A 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will be used in the official coin toss for the Notre Dame-Navy football game on Saturday, Nov. 7. Marc Maurer ’74, president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), will bring the coin to campus personally. Maurer is the Alumni Association’s 2009 Rev. John Cavanaugh, C.S.C. Award winner for his exemplary model of character and his outstanding contributions in the field of public service. [Full Story] more...
Date: 11/3/2009

Ryan Hall: History in the Making
Ryan Hall, the new women’s residence hall located north of the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, and south of Welsh Family Hall, welcomed its first residents in August (view the video). The multi-story residence hall is approximately 74,000 gross square feet with 123 rooms and 248 beds. Learn more about Ryan Hall. more...
Date: 10/29/2009

Innovative Park at Notre Dame Officially Opens

ND Students and faculty will work together transform innovations into viable marketplace ventures, thanks to the new Innovation Park at Notre Dame. A grand opening celebration for the research park took place Oct. 23 at the park’s first building, which is located at 1400 E. Angela Boulevard (learn more by watching this video). more...
Date: 10/27/2009

Join the Irish at the Alamodome

This Halloween, watch the Fighting Irish football team take on the Washington State Cougars at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Pre-game, join other Irish fans for the Alumni Association tailgater, hosted in conjunction with the Notre Dame Club of San Antonio. [Full Story]

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Date: 10/27/2009

Be a Smart Fan
Whenever attending sporting events or interacting with current or prospective Notre Dame student-athletes, fans of the Fighting Irish should remember that they are required to follow important NCAA guidelines. Read the October issue of the Irish Interpreter to review the most recent version of the NCAA compliance guidelines from the Notre Dame Athletic Department. The current issue includes a “booster briefing” with some frequently asked questions, updates on NCAA violations at other schools, and a “test your knowledge” segment about NCAA regulations. more...
Date: 10/23/2009

Journey to the Celtic Lands
Join ND Professor Robert Schmuhl ’70 for a journey to the Celtic Lands of France, Ireland, Wales, England, and Scotland. The intimate, luxurious Ms. Le Diamant will cling to the coastlines of these ancient countries, stopping in the familiar and the “more out-of-the-way” ports of call. Visit the Norman port of Honfleur and Scotland’s historical capital of Edinburgh. Explore the Cornish Isles of Scilly, lands of Arthurian legend. This trip runs from May 25–June 3, 2010. Learn more about the trip to the Celtic Lands and make your reservation. more...
Date: 10/20/2009

ND Ranks High in Athletics and Academics
Notre Dame ranks among the top five NCAA Division I institutions in the country in combining athletic and academic achievement, according to the annual rankings released Oct. 5 by the National Collegiate Scouting Association in Chicago. Notre Dame ranked fourth (in a tie with Harvard University) among NCAA Division I universities and 12th overall in the annual NCSA Collegiate Power Rankings, trailing only Stanford University, Princeton University, and Duke University in the Division I standings. [Full Story] more...
Date: 10/20/2009

ND to Move Commencement to Stadium

Notre Dame will move future commencement ceremonies from the Joyce Center arena to Notre Dame Stadium in order to accommodate more family members and friends of graduates, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., the University’s president, announced Oct. 7. [Full Story]
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Date: 10/20/2009

Student Blog Details Internship Experience

This year’s Hannah Storm Journalism Intern, Josh Flynt ’11, is taking his internship to the next level by blogging about his experience throughout the year. Check out Flynt’s blog at http://ndthroughirisheyes.blogspot.com to read about his experience as a journalism intern at Notre Dame.
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Date: 10/20/2009

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Date: 10/15/2009

ND Alumni Directory Update
Thank you to all who participated in the 2010 Alumni Directory. Because of the tremendous response from alumni, we were able to update and verify thousands of alumni records, including locating a number of lost alumni.

Available exclusively to Notre Dame alumni, the directory will include the most up-to-date information available on the more than 123,000 alumni. The front of the directory will include a beautiful, full-color, 20-page introduction that covers University history, Alumni Association initiatives, and interesting Notre Dame trivia.

The Alumni Association is finalizing the publication of the book, and will begin delivery in late November.

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Date: 10/15/2009

Read Me, I’m Irish

Graduation may have taken you away from Notre Dame’s campus, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the college experience. ND junior Tess Civantos provides a snapshot of Notre Dame today in her new blog “Read Me, I’m Irish.” Civantos, who is a writing intern in the Alumni Association during the fall 2009 semester, blogs about classes, friends, spirituality, and everything Notre Dame, and she welcomes suggestions from alumni about future blog topics. Check it out! more...
Date: 10/15/2009

Game Day Recycling
ND students are making it easier than ever for Irish fans to recycle at Notre Dame home football games. Thanks to the student-run Game Day Recycling program, all you have to do is look for the blue recycling containers around the tailgate lots. [Full Story]

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Date: 10/13/2009

ND Women Connect
Last spring, the Alumni Association launched an initiative called ND Women Connect (view the video). The group, which is facilitated through local ND clubs, provides opportunities for women graduates to foster personal relationships, enhance professional development, and make valuable contributions to Notre Dame, to their local communities, and to causes that inspire them. [Full Story] more...
Date: 10/13/2009

Service Project Planned for Washington State Game
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Washington State in San Antonio this Halloween, the NDAA will collaborate with the ND Club of San Antonio for a special service project to benefit the Healy-Murphy Center, an alternative school in San Antonio. The project will involve painting the Healy-Murphy Center’s cafeteria on the morning of the ND-Washington State game. [Full Story]
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Date: 10/13/2009

Watch the Irish in the Alamodome on Halloween
On Oct. 31, Notre Dame will host the Washington State Cougars in the Alamodome in San Antonio, and Anthony Travel is offering travel packages that include lodging at Official Notre Dame Headquarters hotels for Irish fans. Visit the Anthony Travel website for more information about travel packages and to book your trip. [Full Story] more...
Date: 10/13/2009