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October 29, 2024

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Strategic Framework

Arun Agrawal to lead Notre Dame’s new University-wide sustainability initiative

Arun Agrawal, a renowned scholar of environmental politics and sustainable development, will join the University as the inaugural director of the Just Transformations to Sustainability Initiative, a key priority in the University’s strategic framework.

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Strategic Framework

Office of the Provost continues Connections Series, highlighting interdisciplinary work at Notre Dame

The next Connections Series event on Monday, November 4, will feature Ron Metoyer, vice president and associate provost for teaching and learning. He will lead a discussion about various efforts in teaching and pedagogy as they relate to the strategic framework.

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Notre Dame Stories

Affordability and access

In this Notre Dame Stories podcast episode, Micki Kidder, vice president for undergraduate enrollment, highlights Notre Dame’s new no-loan financial aid and expanded need-blind admissions as part of Pathways to Notre Dame.

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Safety (photo gallery)

Zombie Preparedness Festival highlights safety through information and demonstrations

The Zombie Preparedness Festival was a hit in its second year. View photos from the day and check out a highlight video produced by Notre Dame students.

“When we’re all as prepared as possible for emergency situations, we’re helping keep our whole campus, and each other, safe.”—Tracy Skibins, senior director of emergency management and global safety and security

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Campus

Seen@ND: Susanna Villano

Meet Susanna Villano, administrative director of Notre Dame's Children's Choir. Her role combines her passions for music, children, and service. Read about what makes her feel appreciated and what she likes most about working at Notre Dame.

ND in the News

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Derek Muller joins CNN as contributor

Derek T. Muller, a professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, has joined CNN as a contributor for the 2024 election cycle to provide his perspective and context to the network’s coverage of the presidential race.

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In Memoriam

Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, O.P., renowned Notre Dame theologian

Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, O.P., professor emeritus of theology at Notre Dame and widely regarded as the “father of liberation theology,” died Tuesday, October 22, in Lima, Peru. He was 96.

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