NDWorks Weekly
Campus news for faculty and staff
 University of Notre Dame
March 10, 2020
Image of a yellow traffic sign that says "safety first." This is the cover image of the March-April print edition of NDWorks.

Safety

Keeping Notre Dame safe 

NDWorks recently sat down with Mike Seamon, vice president for Campus Safety and University Operations, to understand the measures the University takes to ensure the safety of the campus community, here and abroad. The interview is part of the safety coverage in the March-April print edition of NDWorks. Pick up a copy in public areas on campus, then recycle it.
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Resources 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) website launched 

Go to coronavirus.nd.edu for the latest on this worldwide health concern and the University's response to it. The site is updated as new details become available or information changes. It includes key facts, including how the virus is spread and tips on how to stay healthy. There are also other resources, like travel information and precautions. (Visit website.)
Image of vials from Patricia Clark research.

Research

Study: “Silent” genetic variations can alter protein folding

Proteins help digest our food, carry oxygen through the body, fight off invading microbes, and so much more — but they only function when folded properly into specific, three dimensional structures. (More...)
Photo of Chief of Police Keri Kei Shibata and her sister, Firefighter Christi Shibata.

Family Connections

Sister Act 

Sisters Keri Kei and Christi Shibata play a major role in campus safety. Growing up, they had different ideas about what they wanted to do. Read more about how they both came to find a home at Notre Dame. (More...)
Image of Storm the Stadium participant giving a thumbs up.

Community

Volunteers needed for Storm the Stadium

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for volunteers to assist with Storm the Stadium, an annual stair-climbing challenge and family fun event, set for April 25 (Saturday) at Notre Dame Stadium. Perks include a volunteer T-shirt, access to the event celebration and the satisfaction of serving others. (More...)
Photo of Sara Bernstein, the Thomas J. and Robert T. Rolfs Associate Professor of Philosophy. She is pictured with a tan suit. Pictured here is Marianne Cusato, an adjunct associate professor in the School of Architecture.

University News

Women Lead 

In honor of Women’s Day and Women’s History month, seven outstanding female faculty are prominently featured on the University's home page, nd.edu. The professors are shifting paradigms in their fields as they work to build a better tomorrow. NDWorks will introduce you to them throughout the month. This week, meet Sara Bernstein, pictured left, and Marianne Cusato.

Resources

Summer school for you 

Did you know that faculty and staff (and dependents of faculty and staff) can use Notre Dame’s educational benefits to pay tuition for one 3-credit course every summer? Registration begins Wednesday, March 18. (More...)

Photo Gallery

Who knew you could recycle old carpet? 

Julie Boynton, director of interior architecture, that's who. That's just one sustainability factoid related to the recarpeting of Main Building, which occured over winter break. (More...) 
Image of rolls of carpet. Image of spiral staircase in main building. Image of carpet being installed in main building.

Sustainability

Lenten reflection on the environment

Consider cooking only what can reasonably be consumed. A third of all food produced is discarded. 
“Whenever food is thrown out it is as if it were stolen from the table of the poor.”
~“Laudato Si’: On the Care of Our Common Home,” Pope Francis

Sustainability

As Rohr's is reimagined, imagine these in your home... 

If you're looking to freshen your kitchen or dining room with new serving pieces, dishes and glassware, imagine this: The Notre Dame community is invited to purchase plates, glassware and other items at deeply-discounted, lower-than-cost prices at a sale on Saturday, March 14, 12 to 4 p.m., at the Morris Inn. 
Photo of a long, narrow wooden carrier that was formerly used in Rohr's. It will be sold at the dinnerware sale on Saturday, March 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Morris Inn. Photo of a cream colored long, divided platter formerly used in Rohr's. The rectangular piece is divided into three squares to serve three different items. It will be sold at the dinnerware sale on Saturday, March 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Morris Inn. Photo of a cream colored square plate with soft edges (almost circular) formerly used in Rohr's. The rectangular piece is divided into three squares to serve three different items. It will be sold at the dinnerware sale on Saturday, March 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Morris Inn.

OIT 

Protect yourself against tax-time phishing scams

Taxpayers legitimately filed their taxes last year only to find that they had already been filed by a scammer. It's phishing season and OIT has tips to help you avoid these scams. (More...)

Lunch and Learn

Thrive! event location change

The next Thrive! Lunch and Learn, titled "Pursuing the Good Life: How Philosophy Can Help Us Set Goals, Avoid Burnout, and Care for Our Souls," will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 18 in room B003 in the Stayer Center for Executive Education (see map.nd.edu). Please note that this is a different location than originally planned. Feel free to bring your lunch to this event! The speaker will be Meghan Sullivan, professor of philosophy and the Rev. John A O’Brien Collegiate Chair. (More...)
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