News Archive

Alumni Study Abroad Opportunity
Notre Dame travel enthusiasts can explore the thriving city of Santiago, Chile from March 27-April 4, 2009. Join ND Alumni Travel for a journey to this modern metropolis where high-rise architecture lines the city streets and the scenic skies surround the historic wine country.
Travelers will experience the conservative Catholic traditions of this land, as well as the cultural vibrancy of the neighborhoods. The trip also will examine the role of the Catholic Church in Latin America.
This trip, exclusive to Notre Dame, is an alumni study abroad program that will be hosted by Rev. Robert Pelton, C.S.C., concurrent professor of Theology and director emeritus of the Institute for Pastoral and Social Ministry.
Click here for trip details and to make your reservation. [Full Story]

ND Forum Video Now Available
Notre Dame focused on the many issues related to sustainable energy during its fourth annual Notre Dame Forum in the Joyce Center arena Sept. 24. This year’s event featured broad perspectives from diverse experts: Gov. Bill Ritter Jr. of Colorado, General Electric Co. (GE) chairman and chief executive officer Jeff Immelt, Sustainable South Bronx founder Majora Carter and Ernest Moniz, Cecil and Ida Green Distinguished Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They were joined on stage by the moderator, Anne Thompson ’79, the chief environmental affairs correspondent for NBC News. Click here to watch the video. [Full Story]

Remember to Recycle on Game Day
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 and white recycling boxes around the parking lots, in White Field, in the stadium, and on campus. There’s no need to sort your recyclables—all of the items go into one bin. In addition to the bins, ND students will be handing out recycling bags to tailgating parties. You can leave the bag in the lot as you head over to the stadium to cheer the Irish to victory. For more information, visit green.nd.edu. [Full Story]

Sponsors Wanted for Student Business Etiquette Dinner
The Alumni Association will host the second annual Business Etiquette Dinner on Thurs., Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Jordan Hall of Science. The event helps condition budding business people to handle proper dining with ease and class. The NDAA is seeking individual and corporate sponsorships to cover the cost of student meals. Individuals can register to host a table and cover meal expenses for seven ND students. Corporate sponsorships also are available for entire tables. For more information and to register for a sponsorship, click here. [Full Story] 

Five Questions with Jack Swarbrick
One month on the job, Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick sits down with ND Today to answer five questions. Be sure to read the September issue of ND Today to see what he has to say. Not yet a subscriber? Send an e-mail to alumpubs@nd.edu and ask to be put on the distribution list. [Full Story]

Hit the Slopes with ND Alumni
This January, join Notre Dame alums for a winter adventure in Breckenridge, Colo., where you will experience Rocky Mountain skiing at its finest. Travel packages include lift tickets for Breckenridge, Keystone or Arapahoe Basin, with an option for a day at Vail or Beaver Creek. Condo accommodations are within walking distance of Main Street Breckenridge as well as the lifts. [Full Story]

Introducing “The Spirit Collection” of Notre Dame
Minneapolis sculptor Paul Kamish is best known for his commissioned works for golf legends Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen and Patty Berg, and baseball great, Ted Williams. Recently Kamish completed “The Spirit Collection,” a limited set of cold-cast bronze sculptures depicting the imagery of Notre Dame and its rich history. “The Golden Dome,” “The Basilica,” “The Four Horsemen,” and “The Grotto” comprise the collection. [Full Story]

Participate in the 2008 Domer Run
The 2008 Domer Run will take place on campus on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the event will be donated to ovarian cancer awareness and education. The race is open to all Notre Dame students, alumni, faculty, staff and family. Competitors may choose to enter the 3 and 6 Mile Runs, or the 2 Mile Walk. The race will start on the west side of Notre Dame Stadium. [Full Story] 

Maintenance Scheduled for NDAA Website
The ND Alumni Association website will undergo maintenance on Friday, Sept. 12 from 12:00 am (Midnight) ET to 5:00 am ET.  During that time, the website and Irish Online will be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience. [Full Story]

Hands & Hope for Haiti
This fall, ND alumni and current students will join together to collect 25,000 pounds of clothing for the people of Haiti. The Hands & Hope for Haiti clothing drive will take place on campus from Oct. 4 until the ND-Pittsburgh football game (Nov. 1). From campus, the donated clothing will be transported to Youngstown, Ohio, where it will be loaded onto a C130 cargo jet for delivery by the U.S. Air Force. [Full Story]

Heading to the ND-MSU Game?
If you're traveling to Spartan Stadium in East Lansing for the ND-MSU game on Sept. 20, bond with the Irish faithful at the Notre Dame tailgate event. The Alumni Association, in conjunction with ND Student Activities and the ND Clubs of Lansing, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids, invite you to join us to cheer the Irish on to victory, and to enjoy the camaraderie of ND fans and students in the midst of Spartan country. [Full Story]

ND Ranked 18^th Best College for 2008
Notre Dame has moved up one spot to No. 18 on the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation's best colleges. Harvard University, Princeton University, and Yale University earned the top three spots on the report. Notre Dame shares its 18^th place ranking with two other universities—Emory University and Vanderbilt University. The 2008 list marks the second consecutive year that the University has moved up in the annual ranking. In 2007 Notre Dame held the No. 19 spot alongside Vanderbilt, and in 2006 the University was ranked 20th in the country. [Full Story]

Get Ready for Football Season
It’s time to start planning your Notre Dame football weekends, and the Alumni Association has several programs designed to give you a great Fighting Irish football experience. NDAA-affiliated programs include football ticket consignment, special tailgates, and home-game weekend hotel packages. [Full Story]

Show your Irish Pride
Now you can order your very own ND license plate and show your pride for the Fighting Irish. The Notre Dame license plate is available to residents of several states. [Full Story]

Student Business Etiquette Dinner
The Notre Dame Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Career Center and the Alumni Student Club, will host the second annual Business Etiquette Dinner on Thurs., Oct. 2. Students are invited for a four-course meal that will condition budding business people to handle proper dining with ease and class. [Full Story]

Volunteer for ND Hospital Support Program
Being hospitalized while away from home—whether unexpected or scheduled—can be difficult without the support of friends and family. That’s why ND Senior Alumni created the ND Hospital Support Program. Working with ND clubs nationwide, the program provides assistance to members of the Notre Dame family whenever they are hospitalized away from home. [Full Story]

Alumni Student Club Reunion
Join the Notre Dame Alumni Student Club for a reunion during the Notre Dame-San Diego State football game weekend. Students, alumni, and ND club members are invited to participate in a full weekend of events as the Irish take on the Aztecs for the home opener. [Full Story]

We Are ND
No one can tell the stories of Notre Dame better than those who lived, prayed, and learned here. We Are ND: the Story of Notre Dame as Told by Her Alumni lets you experience Notre Dame through the memories and personal photos of the people who know the University best—its alumni. Have you reserved your copy? If not, click here to place an order, or stop by Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore during the weekend of the ND-San Diego State football game for the official launch and book signing event. [Full Story]

ND Student Takes the Gold
Former ND All-American and 2006 NCAA champion Mariel Zagunis won the first U.S. gold medal of the Beijing Olympics. Zagunis was also saber champion in 2004, when she became the first American in a century to win a fencing gold. With her twin gold medals, Zagunis not only becomes the first U.S. fencer ever to win multiple sabre golds, but also the first of any nationality since France's Jean-Francois Lamour won golds in men's sabre in 1984 and 1988. In addition, Zagunis is the first former Notre Dame student-athlete ever to earn multiple Olympic gold medals. Click here to read the full story.

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