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April 13, 2021

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University

Provost Miranda to testify at U.S. Senate hearing

Marie Lynn Miranda, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost, will be among six higher education leaders who will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday, April 14, on measures Congress can take to enhance America’s scientific competitiveness and strengthen its innovation ecosystem. The event will be livestreamed here.

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University

Students must be vaccinated to return to campus this fall

Notre Dame will require all students — undergraduate, graduate and professional — returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Documented medical or religious exemptions will be accommodated. (More...)

University

Black Alumni expands scope of Frazier Thompson Scholarship

The Frazier Thompson Scholarship, named in honor of the University's first Black graduate and the first Black athlete to earn an Notre Dame monogram, has been expanded to provide grants to students who demonstrate interest in and support for the African diaspora through activities that are “intellectually, socially and spiritually fruitful.” The fund's primary goal is to enhance the experience of Black students. (More...)

Diversity & Inclusion

Thrive! presents: Raising Anti-Racist Children

This Zoom session focuses on building courage in children to combat racism. Presenters include Megan Akatu, director of business development in University Events; Torence Witherspoon, HERE ambassador and member of the business development sales team; and Calvin Metts, senior sous chef at the Morris Inn. The event is at noon Wednesday. (More...)

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Research

Regenerating the body's natural defenses, immune system

Donny Hanjaya-Putra, assistant professor in engineering, and his team have combined knowledge of the lymphatic system, polymer science and mechanical engineering to help restore normal behavior to dysfunctional lymphatic systems. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and rids the body of toxins and unwanted materials. (More...)

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Athletics

Rowing team honors Athletics Department staff members

The names of every member of the Athletics Department is painted on the side of the rowing team's new racing shell. The team wanted to honor staff members for all they've done to keep athletics afloat during the pandemic. The racing shell — which is an extremely narrow and long rowing boat designed for racing — will make its first competition appearance this weekend at the Big Ten Invitational on Harsha Lake in Ohio. (More...)

"No one on our team is any more important than one of the names on the side of the boat. They have all played a role in our ability to return to competition and they will race with us the rest of the season." — Martin Stone, head rowing coach

Resources

Use your educational benefits for online summer courses

Interested in enhancing your skills or diving into big ideas this summer? Take an online course through Notre Dame. Learn how your educational benefits may help you pay for summer courses for you or your children. (More…)

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Tools

Today is Identity Management Day

During the pandemic, home internet has become the primary connection to the outside world. Unfortunately, that increases the risk of identity theft. The Office of Information Technologies has tips to protect yourself. (More...)

Event

Billy Joel concert to take place next year

The upcoming Billy Joel concert has been rescheduled to June 25, 2022. Tickets purchased for the previous date will be honored on the rescheduled date. It will be the first Billy Joel concert held in Notre Dame Stadium. (More...)

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