NDWorks Weekly

CAMPUS NEWS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

October 28, 2025

This is the fifth in a series of features highlighting the managing directors of the University’s strategic initiatives. The managing directors are key senior staff members who work directly with the faculty directors to help implement and operationalize the vision for the initiatives, oversee initiative staff, and serve as thought partners for the faculty directors.

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Strategic Framework

Managing director brings artist-scholar methods to the Arts Initiative

Looking to elevate arts research and creative practices, Rebecca Struch is bringing years of expertise to promote the greater vision of the arts on campus and beyond.

University

Staff Town Hall

All staff members are invited to attend the Fall 2025 Staff Town Hall on Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30. President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., Charles and Jill Fischer Provost John McGreevy, Executive Vice President Shannon Cullinan, and Vice President for Human Resources Heather Christophersen will share important campus updates.

A beige background with dark blue text provides info for the President's Faculty Address on October 30

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Global

The month in photos: September

Celebrating the canonization of a new saint, convening in South Bend, strengthening bonds, and more begin a busy global fall.

Safety

Behind the alarms: NDFD technicians protect campus

Technician Nicholas Kovach and his team help protect and monitor all sectors of campus year-round, emphasizing adaptability, teamwork, and leadership.

What Would You Fight For?

Fighting to cure brain cancer

To better understand glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, Meenal Datta thought outside the box—and off planet Earth.

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Campus

Zombie Preparedness Festival brings safety to life

The annual Zombie Preparedness Festival engaged the campus community to prepare for emergency situations through interactive, spooky demonstrations by departments and partners like NDPD’s Karen Carmona and comfort K9 Órla.

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Community

Early learning and youth success programs equip kids for school and beyond

Those who donate to United Way fuel initiatives like the bilingual preschool program at La Casa de Amistad and educational programs at other local nonprofits.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Notre Dame employees for their faithful support of the United Way of St. Joseph County. Your generous contributions help us provide vital social services and educational programming that directly impact our Latino and immigrant youth and families. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of families. ¡Gracias! La Casa es tu casa.”—Juan D. Constantino Lara, chief executive officer at La Casa de Amistad

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