E-Newsletter | August 2023
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From the Founding Director |
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Dear Friends,
The energy which emanates from the fellows as they first assemble during our Welcome Session is hard to describe. A marvelous combination of excitement, anticipation and a bit of anxiety as they begin to learn more about the amazing opportunities that await them in this transformative year.
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Our team, pictured below, just completed a fruitful summer of preparing for this cohort, with a spirit of continuous refinement to ensure each fellow has a valuable experience. We are pleased to introduce a new team member, Alison Thigpen, who is a Program Manager working primarily with Emily Turner on Prospect Development and Alumni Relations to ensure we continue to attract great candidates and develop expanding opportunities to engage after their ILI year is complete.
In this issue you will have an opportunity to meet the fellows in our fifth cohort and discover the various ways to learn more about joining the growing group of people who are intentionally discovering, discerning and designing their next stage in life. You can also access the many articles and podcasts recently created about the ILI and similar programs as it captures ever greater interest.
We are grateful for your interest in this program and welcome your thoughts!
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The ILI Leadership Team (from left):
Emily Turner, Joe Drey, Jessica Seat, Tom Schreier, Chris Stevens, Ashley Baranowski, Alison Thigpen, & Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C.
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Meet the Cohort 5 Fellows |
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We were thrilled to welcome the members of Cohort 5 who arrived on the Notre Dame campus in mid-August hailing from across the globe. To learn more about this year's fellows, click on a person's name for their bio. Welcome to Notre Dame, Cohort 5! |
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Upcoming On-Campus and Virtual Exploration Events |
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The ILI Leadership team will host a limited number of interested individuals for an invitation only On-Campus Exploration Event on Wednesday, October 25-Thurdsay, October 26, 2023. This event will include all elements of the Virtual Exploration, as well as an immersive opportunity to engage with ILI fellows, alumni, leadership, Notre Dame faculty, and broader community members.
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We encourage you to express your interest in attending by clicking the “On-Campus Exploration Session Interest Form” button below and completing the form. Please note: This event has limited capacity and is by invitation only; our team will reach out with an invitation if space permits.
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We will hold Virtual Exploration Sessions throughout the year via Zoom. These sessions are scheduled for the following dates: September 25, October 5, November 13, and February 6. We invite you to register to attend an upcoming Virtual Exploration Session at the link below.
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We hope you can join us on campus or online! If you have any questions, please contact us at ili@nd.edu or 574-631-8070.
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Join Us! Football Friday Open House with the ILI |
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Will you be on campus for a football game weekend this fall? If so, make plans to stop by 329 DeBartolo Hall to connect with staff, current fellows, and alumni to learn more about the Inspired Leadership Initiative! Open House will be held from 2-3 pm on the Football Fridays listed below. Refreshments will be provided.
Friday, September 1 (Notre Dame vs. Tennessee State)
Friday, September 15 (Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan)
Friday, September 22 (Notre Dame vs. Ohio State)
Friday, October 13 (Notre Dame vs. USC)
Friday, October 27 (Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh)
Friday, November 17 (Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest)
Pre-registration is not required.
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Cohort 6 Admissions Application Available September 15 |
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| We will begin accepting applications for our 6th cohort (which begins August 2024) on September 15.
Please make note of the following application deadlines:
Early Admission | Round 1: October 31
Round 2: January 10
Round 3: March 1
We strongly encourage those interested in applying for the 6th Cohort to take advantage of the Early Admission round.
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From magazines to podcasts and newspapers, Notre Dame's Inspired Leadership Initiative and similar programs are becoming increasingly popular. Learn more below!
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Cheng Wang (ILI Fellow, Cohort 4), was recently featured in Notre Dame Magazine. Cheng discusses his 'Year of Living Joyously' on the Notre Dame campus.
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Midlife Fulfilled Podcasts |
Bill Schenher (ILI Fellow, Cohort 2), and Michele Kellrooney (ILI Fellow, Cohort 3) were recently featured on Midlife Fulfilled podcasts (Episodes 102 and 108), hosted by Bernie Borges.
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Cohort 3 ILI Fellow, Tom Bard, was recently featured in a Viewpoint article in the South Bend Tribune, written by Mary Ellen Woods (also a Cohort 3 Fellow).
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