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Coach Weis to Visit Award-Winning ND Clubs
Head Football Coach Charlie Weis is giving ND clubs even more incentive to strive for Outstanding Club Award status; these clubs will be added to his list of speaking engagements each year. Coach Weis will schedule visits with Lennon Award-winning clubs, as well. [Full Story]
Get the Vote Out
To those alumni who have already cast their votes for the 2008 ND Alumni Board election, thank you. Now we need your help encouraging your fellow alumni to participate. Remind your classmates that the Alumni Board of Directors plays an important role in communicating alumni views and opinions to the University administration and setting policies for the Alumni Association. [Full Story]
Next Generation of Peace Scholars to Enroll at Notre Dame
Soon, a new kind of PhD student will arrive at Notre Dame – young scholars interested in using the tools of academe to build world peace. These students will be part of a new doctoral program at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. [Full Story]
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Notre Dame is No. 1 in Humanities
Recently, the NEH awarded eight Notre Dame faculty members with research fellowships in their respective fields. Notre Dame has garnered 37 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) fellowships in the past nine years, more than any university in the nation. [Full Story]
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Five Questions with ND Student Body President
In this edition of ND Today, become better acquainted with Notre Dame Student Body President Elizabeth Brown. [Full Story]
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ND Students Take Top Prize at Business Competition
A group of ND students and their innovative “smart window”-- which can alternate between clear and dark glazes at the touch of a button -- took first place at the first-ever “Collegiate Idol,” a statewide entrepreneurship competition aimed at bringing new business ideas to Indiana. [Full Story]
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Understand the Evolution of Leadership
Leadership is a crux element to success in the business world. Join fellow ND alumni and students for the Third Annual Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Irish Leaders Committee of the Mendoza College of Business. The event, entitled “The Evolution of Leadership,” will run from April 3-5 on campus. [Full Story]
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It Takes a Notre Dame Club…
If you think your gift doesn’t matter, just ask Alison Schilling, a sophomore biochemistry major whose education was made possible courtesy of a Notre Dame Club of Chicago scholarship. [Full Story]
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ND Entrepreneurs Work for Social Mission
In the Mendoza College of Business, students don’t just learn how to make money. They learn how to make a difference. [Full Story]
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Irish Online – Tell Us What You Think
Stay involved. Stay connected. Stay Irish. That’s the theme of Irish Online, the exclusive networking and communications website for Notre Dame alumni, parents, friends and students. Designed to make it easier for the ND family to keep in touch with each other and the University, Irish Online offers a host of communication tools for ND clubs, classes and alumni groups. The Alumni Association recently distributed an online survey to gauge all areas of the site, including the registration process. To access the survey, click here. Thank you for your input!
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Discover the Aegean Odyssey
Join ND Professor Bob Schmuhl on the privately chartered yacht Sea Cloud and sail an “Aegean Odyssey” through Turkey and the Greek Isles in June. During the cruise, you will discover sites of major importance to Christianity, including many that are difficult to access by land. [Full Story]
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Come Back to College
Alumni age 55 and older can experience Notre Dame campus life again, thanks to the Alumni College program. Alumni College gives attendees the chance to stay in the dorm, study with ND faculty, attend a Universal Notre Dame Celebration, and enjoy several Hesburgh Lectures and receptions. [Full Story]
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Straight From the Board
In this issue of ND Today, Michael Wong ’96, chairman of the Asian-Pacific Alumni of ND Board of Directors discusses initiatives relative to Asian-Pacific alumni. [Full Story]
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Make Happiness a Priority
Have too much to do? Experiencing too many interruptions? Has your life lost its meaning? Learn how to streamline your priorities and “Enjoy the Life You Really Want” with a free telecoaching seminar offered this month. [Full Story]
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Moreau Beatification Note Cards Now Available
To celebrate the beatification of Father Basil Moreau, CSC, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the University commissioned a series of images by renowned photographer Steven Scardina depicting locations on campus and in Le Mans, France. Four iconic campus images from the original exhibit, which was featured in the Main Building throughout the fall 2007 semester, are now included in a commemorative set of 12 note cards. The box set costs $15 and can be ordered online through Irish Shop.
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ND Clubs Show Support for Students
As ND students begin studying for final exams this spring, show them you care by sending them a care package full of snacks and treats. For $10, ND clubs can send students a care package consisting of a gift certificate for a sandwich, candy and other snacks. The care packages will be prepared and delivered to a student by a member of the Alumni-Student Club. [Full Story]
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Treat Your Eyes and Taste Buds in France
The ND Alumni Association is offering a rare and exciting opportunity to indulge in France’s best culture and cuisine with an exclusive culinary castle tour through the Loire Valley. From May 10-18, you can immerse yourself in France’s unparalleled history, culture and beauty as you visit its stunning châteaux and partake in its luscious culinary delights. Your host and lecturer on this adventure will be Professor JoAnn DellaNeva, who has been a member of the Notre Dame faculty since 1982. A two-time winner of an NEH Fellowship for college professors, her current research focuses on French and Italian poetry of the Renaissance.
Click here for more information, or call ND Alumni Travel at 800-634-2631.
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NDAA Hosts Cancer Retreat this Summer
This summer, the Notre Dame Alumni Association will team up with the Malibu, Calif.- based Simonton Cancer Center for a special retreat at Notre Dame. The five-day program (held June 15-20) will provide an opportunity for patients and their families to gather on campus for support and strength. [Full Story]
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Celebrate the Beatitudes at Lenten Retreat
During Lent, strengthen your faith in God by participating in “The Beatitudes: A Blue Print for
Walking with the Lord” Lenten retreat on campus. The retreat takes place from Feb. 22-24. For complete retreat details and to register, click here.
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Don’t Suffer Alone
Suffering from the loss of a spouse through death or divorce is a traumatic and overwhelming experience—one that should not be endured alone. That’s why the ND Alumni Association will offer a workshop entitled, “From Mourning to Morning: Working through the Death of a Spouse or Divorce,” from April 11-13. The weekend event will provide a safe and supportive community atmosphere for those experiencing feelings of loss or sorrow. [Full Story]
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Month of Service
The Hesburgh Month of Service in May is an annual event for ND clubs and classes. Last year, more than 15,000 people from 162 ND clubs, departments and alumni groups participated in more than 130 community service projects. This year we hope to keep up the momentum and surpass last year’s incredible effort. Groups were involved in projects such as painting schools, organizing fundraising drives, serving meals to the homeless, and many more. If you are interested in learning more about any of these service initiatives, contact Crystal Prentice at 574-631-6723 or cprentic@nd.edu.
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See the Irish in Maui
Travel to the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui to see the Notre Dame men’s basketball team play in the annual EA Sports Maui Invitational, one of the most well known pre-season tournaments, Nov. 24-26. [Full Story]
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ND Senior Wins Mazda Competition
ND Senior Mallory McMorrow, an industrial design major, beat out more than 400 other college students last November when she won first place in Mazda’s annual design challenge. In a landslide vote, online voters picked McMorrow’s vision of the Mazda3 of 2018, giving her the opportunity to work with Mazda’s head designers and present her model at the L.A. Auto Show. [Full Story]
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ND Club to Host Reception at 2008 Olympics
Join the ND family during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at a special Notre Dame celebration. This truly international event will be held at the Beijing American Club on Aug. 15. Notre Dame alumni, friends, faculty and students from around the world are invited to join this unique opportunity to celebrate the Notre Dame family during the Olympic Games. Space is limited. For more details and to register online, click here.
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