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February 06, 2024

University

Notre Dame leadership meets with Pope Francis

At an audience Thursday morning in Rome, His Holiness Pope Francis delivered remarks to Notre Dame leadership. “Indeed, as Blessed Basil Moreau said, ‘Christian education is the art of helping young people to completeness.’ And not only with the head, but with three languages: the head, the heart and the hands.” Click to read more of the pope’s remarks.

What’s Your Next Step?

“Continue to grow the diversity of my own research group —recruiting undergraduate students, graduate students and collaborators from diverse backgrounds.”

James Schmiedeler, associate dean of faculty development and diversity, College of Engineering

What’s Your Next Step?

“Recognize the human dignity in each and every person.”

Gabriela Gonzalez, Adelante ND steering committee member

What’s Your Next Step?

“If we’re serious about being a force for good in the world, then we need to take very seriously the call to welcome all members of our community.”

Connor Patrick, ’23, M.S. ’24

University

Executive vice president seeks nominations for 2024 Presidential Awards

Each year, the University honors staff colleagues who exemplify Notre Dame’s core values of accountability, teamwork, integrity, leadership in excellence and leadership in mission, as well as those who make exceptional contributions in a given year, with Presidential Awards. Click to learn how to nominate non-exempt or exempt staff members for these awards.

Notre Dame Stories

“Here lies Orestes A. Brownson”

Nestled between the wooden pews of a modest chapel situated below the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, you’ll find a single marble crypt with a Latin inscription. Who is Orestes A. Brownson? His contributions were so important to University founder Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., that he earned this place of honor. Click to read more.

Global

Notre Dame Beijing and Hong Kong colleagues reflect on the Lunar New Year

This year, the Lunar New Year starts on Saturday, Feb. 10, and marks the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of good luck, strength and health. Read how our colleagues from Beijing and Hong Kong celebrate.

Research

Engineers unmask nanoplastics in oceans for the first time

In a new study led by Tengfei Luo, the Dorini Family Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, researchers have presented clear images of nanoplastics in ocean water off the coasts of China, South Korea and the United States, and in the Gulf of Mexico.

OIT

Don’t risk losing access to your shared files — take action soon

Next month, all files and folders owned by any inactive Google and Box accounts will be permanently deleted unless they are moved to a shared drive. Click to learn how to protect access to important projects, research and essential files.

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