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July 23, 2024

Presidential Inauguration Events Re. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. September 11-13

University

Historic Presidential Inauguration to feature slate of celebratory events September 11–13

The Notre Dame community is encouraged to take part in a historic three-day celebration in honor of the inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the University’s 18th president.

University

Inauguration Build: University to partner with Habitat for Humanity

Following the Presidential Inauguration, the University will field a team of about 1,000 faculty and staff volunteers to help construct five affordable homes on South Bend’s Near Northwest Side. Find out how to get involved.

Community

Interns join neighbors to imagine new park space in South Bend

Jay Brockman, professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and director of the Civic Innovation Lab, is working with interns to bring South Bend’s Near West Side new park space.

Opioid Epidemic

University

Notre Dame to convene summit to address national opioid crisis

On August 5–6, Notre Dame will convene A Pathway to Hope: Summit on the National Opioids Settlement to bring together elected officials, academic researchers, and other federal, state, and nonprofit organization leaders to discuss the distribution of opioid lawsuit settlement funds.

Notre Dame’s Impact on the Opioid Epidemic >>

Campus

Recognizing Disability Independence Day

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. At Notre Dame, several offices and groups are working to help make the University more welcoming and accessible for students, faculty, and staff of all abilities.

Photo of Soko Koryon, forest inventory coordinator for USAID's Forest Incomes for Environmental Sustainability program, describeing forest inventory methodology to visitors in Barconnie Community Forest in Grand Bassa County, Liberia. Photo by Yoel Kirschner, courtesy USAID.

Research

Using forest resources strengthens food security, study finds

Forests can reduce hunger in rural households while also capturing carbon and advancing sustainability goals for low- and middle-income countries, according to new research led by Daniel Miller, associate professor of environmental policy at the Keough School.

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