Asian Pacific Alumni to Host Reception at Reunion
The Asian Pacific Alumni (APA) of Notre Dame All-Class Reunion will take place during Reunion 2008 on campus. At the event, which will be held May 29-June 1, the APA will recognize two special groups of Asian Pacific Alumni: those who have served in the U.S. military and senior alumni who graduated prior to 1978.  Those groups of Asian Pacific Alumni are invited to a cocktail reception in their honor on May 30 at 5:00 p.m. A special memento will be given to all senior and military Asian Pacific Alumni in attendance. Friends and family are also invited to attend.  For more information on the APA of ND and Reunion 2008, click here.

NDAA Honors Outstanding Students
Each year, the Alumni Association honors three Notre Dame students for their contributions to the community with the Distinguished Student Award, the Distinguished Graduate Student Award and the Russo Award. This year’s recipients are Patrick Reidy ’08, Brenna Casey ’08 M.F.A., and Mike Gardner ’10, respectively. [Full Story]

The Latest News from ND Senior Alumni
The current issue of the online Senior Alumni Newsletter NDSA NewsNotes is now available. Click here to read about the nationwide rollout of the National Hospital Support Program, the introduction of incoming regional directors and the NDSA Student Career Mentoring Program.

Cruise Down Under Next Year
The “Land Down Under” remains one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations. This winter, join ND Alumni Travel for a trip to Australia and New Zealand aboard the Nautica, an upscale 684-passenger vessel perfect for sailing these waters. [Full Story]

ND Continues to Explore Medical Ethics
Is healthcare a spiritual discipline? That was the question posed by Franciscan Friar Daniel Sulmasy at the Notre Dame Medical Ethics Conference, held on campus March 14-16. [Full Story]

Travel Opportunities Abound
From exploring the outskirts of Europe where Ireland’s rugged beauty surrounds both charming villages and bustling cities, to reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro while overlooking the breathtaking African horizon from 19,340 feet in the sky, Notre Dame Alumni Travel is helping travelers realize their dreams with a series of tours designed especially for alumni, family and friends. [Full Story]

Pardon the Irish Online Interruption
Recently, some key features of Irish Online were temporarily disabled due to technical difficulties. Affected functions included log in, registration and the ability to update your profile. These issues have been resolved. Click here to access Irish Online where you can register, log in or review your profile and make updates as necessary. 

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For the Glory of God
For 90 years, Christians have gathered for a summer family retreat at Notre Dame to grow in faith through a weekend of prayer. This year’s retreat, which has run continuously since 1918, will take place Aug. 1-3, and promises to take your family on a three-day spiritual journey that will strengthen your bonds with God and with each other. [Full Story]

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Join the Hammerin’ Irish in June
The Hammerin’ Irish is a group of dedicated alumni who travel to different states to help build houses for families in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. This summer, they will head to Georgia to help make the dream of home ownership come true for families in need. [Full Story]

NDAA to Celebrate Second Annual Month of Service
What began as a way to celebrate Father Hesburgh’s 90th birthday last year will become an annual event this May when the NDAA again hosts the Hesburgh Month of Service. [Full Story]

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Say ‘Aloha’ to Irish Basketball
Notre Dame will join seven other schools at the 25th Annual EA Sports Maui Invitational, one of the most well-known men’s basketball tournaments, from Nov. 24-26. And you can register now to attend all three Notre Dame games. [Full Story]

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We Are ND is Coming Soon!
Learn about Notre Dame from the people who lived, learned and prayed there. The coffee table book, We Are ND, tells the true-life stories of alumni, complete with original, never-before-published photography. Click here for complete details, including ordering information.  Order before June 15, 2008 and receive a complimentary, durable box custom-made for We Are ND.

Get the Sights and Sounds of Notre Dame
Two residence halls–one for men and one for women, a new engineering building and the law school expansion are among the construction projects currently underway on the ND campus. Click here to keep abreast of construction updates and watch the progress.

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