Notre Dame confers honorary degrees at academic convocation in Rome
At an academic convocation on Monday, Jan. 29, at the Rome Global Gateway, Notre Dame conferred honorary degrees on three distinguished leaders: Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums; Bishop Brian Farrell, L.C., secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity; and Roberto Benigni, an internationally acclaimed actor, director and poet.
What’s Your Next Step?
“Finding the courage to use my voice to be able to speak up for those who can’t.”
Nancy Michael, associate teaching professor of neuroscience and behavior
What’s Your Next Step?
“Encourage other students to join 1stG ND.”
Halen Carbonel ’24
What’s Your Next Step?
“At Diversity Council, I will work to be more open to listening to others’ ideas and thoughts.”
With (literally) explosive and entertaining experiments, Kate the Chemist has become a well-known name in both science and pop culture. She was invited to present the 2023 College of Science’s annual Christmas Lecture. In the first video episode of the Notre Dame Stories Podcast, host Jenna Liberto talks with Kate Biberdorf about her passion for teaching audiences of all ages.
Notre Dame Stories
Painting with light
Stephen Hartley, an associate professor in the School of Architecture, has created a new class to explore the history, significance and making of stained glass. Read how the class also worked with St. Adalbert Catholic Church on South Bend’s westside to assess and document the condition of its stained-glass windows.
Campus Community
OPAC packs meals at Cultivate Food Rescue
Members of NDWorks and their colleagues in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications helped pack 1,125 meals for children. Senior photographer Matt Cashore captured the event. Read what we learned from the experience about Cultivate and Notre Dame’s impact in our community.
ND in the News
ND expert says unplugging from work is a good thing
Casher Belinda, an assistant professor in management and organization in Mendoza College of Business, joins two other authors in the Wall Street Journal article“Our bosses tell us to unplug from work. We don’t believe they mean it.” He and his co-authors give some tips to deal with the “always on” culture.
Accolades
Notre Dame International wins Ragan Communications award for innovative museum exhibit
Notre Dame’s “The Fabric of a Global University” exhibit at The History Museum in South Bend has been honored with the Ragan 2023 Video, Visual and Virtual Award in the print design category. Read about the award and collaborative creation among Notre Dame International, The History Museum and Notre Dame Creative.
OIT
Protect your identity
This week marks the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Awareness Week. Follow these tips to protect against identity theft.
Campus
Columbus Murals to be uncovered
The Columbus Murals on the second floor of the Main Building will be uncovered from Monday, Jan. 29, through noon Friday, Feb. 2, to allow instructors and their students to engage with and discuss the murals. More information about the Columbus Murals, their history and their use by instructors can be found here.
