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April 23, 2024

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Strategic Framework

University-wide Democracy Initiative to advance research, education and policy efforts to sustain and enhance democracy

Notre Dame has launched an ambitious new Democracy Initiative, an interdisciplinary research, education and policy effort focused on advancing solutions to sustain and strengthen global democracy.

“We are prepared to take on the great responsibility of filling a critical gap in the current political conversation and sharing innovative insights from our research in order to explore how we can work together to strengthen democracy.” — John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost

Photo of Natalie Davis Miller and Fr. John I. Jenkins, C.S. C.

University

Share your stories and good wishes with Father Jenkins

During his 19 years as University president, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., has made an impact in many ways, including through personal interactions with members of the Notre Dame community. You are invited to share your stories and well wishes using this form by Wednesday, May 1.

“We are tremendously grateful for the talent and dedication of the people who work at Notre Dame and make the University the special place it is.” — University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.

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Notre Dame Stories

‘Words fly through air’

It was 125 years ago that the first known long-range wireless transmission in the United States was made on our campus. Notre Dame Professor Jerome Green and his assistants used the Basilica of the Sacred Heart’s tower to transmit a long-distance signal to what is now Saint Mary’s College.

Campus

Seen@ND: Brian Ahern

Meet Brian Ahern, lead ice technician at Compton Family Ice Arena. What exactly does a lead ice technician do? Read Seen@ND for more on this cool job.

Athletics

Shields family makes gift for new state-of-the-art athletics facility

A group of former University football student-athletes is providing support for a new football facility — one that, combined with the existing Guglielmino Athletics Complex, will accommodate the current and future needs of Notre Dame athletics programs.

University

Spring Unity Summit brings staff together like never before

The Spring Staff Unity Summit featured a special appearance by 1968 Olympic bronze medalist John Carlos. Eric Love, director of staff diversity and inclusion in Human Resources, made sure the lunchtime event included a special meet-and-greet with Carlos following the summit for the otherwise busy Building Services and Campus Dining staff.

University

Notre Dame Day 2024

April 23-24 marks the 11th annual Notre Dame Day — a global celebration of all things Notre Dame! Watch the live broadcast and stay up-to-date on the progress of your favorite Notre Dame causes, clubs and residence halls during this crowdfunding campaign. Watch the broadcast starting at 6:42 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 23, at notredameday.nd.edu.

Campus

Free shred event

The University Archives and Shred-it are offering a free, secure and confidential document shredding event for the Notre Dame community from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Shred-it truck parked in the Mason Support Center parking lot (located off St. Joseph Drive behind Notre Dame Federal Credit Union). It is open to faculty, staff, postdocs, undergraduates, graduate students and retirees.

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