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NDWorks Weekly
Campus news for faculty and staff
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August 27, 2024
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University
Reminder: Opening Mass is today
You and your family are invited to gather for the Opening of the Academic Year Mass at 5:15 p.m. today in the Purcell Pavilion of the Joyce Center. University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., will preach and preside. All are welcome!
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| Did you know: The Inauguration of Father Dowd will be only the third inauguration in University history?
Be a part of this historic celebration!
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Wednesday, September 11
Inauguration Picnic
You and your family are invited to kick off the Inauguration festivities with a celebratory picnic from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Library Lawn. Enjoy free food trucks, lawn games, and a special performance by Irish band The High Kings.
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Friday, September 13
Inauguration Mass
All are welcome to attend Mass at 10:00 a.m. in the Basilica. Please note that while seating in the Basilica is reserved, there will be open seating in a covered area on Bond Quad.
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Friday, September 13
Convocation and Inauguration Ceremony
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University
Mike Seamon named vice president for University operations, events, and safety
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NDWorks Podcast
Learn about NDHR’s reimagined onboarding process with Vice President Heather Christophersen
Heather Christophersen, vice president for Notre Dame Human Resources, updates us on the reimagined onboarding process, another phase of the NDHR transformation. You can listen here.
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Faculty
‘Kate the Chemist’ joins Notre Dame as new professor for the public understanding of science
The College of Science has created a new, strategic faculty position: professor for the public understanding of science. Renowned chemist and science communicator Kate Biberdorf, popularly known as “Kate the Chemist,” will be the first to hold this prestigious position, starting September 1.
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Campus (photo gallery)
The summer in photos
University photographers Barbara Johnston and Matt Cashore share a little of what they’ve photographed since the pomp and circumstance of Commencement came to a close. Take a look back in this photo essay.
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Research
A real mess: Cleaning up forever chemicals
Cosmetics. Fast-food wrappers. Period products. Dental floss. Eye drops. These are just a few items in which researchers have found PFAS, known as forever chemicals. Kyle Doudrick, an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, focuses his research on identifying viable, cost-effective solutions to treat emerging contaminants and improve conventional water treatment processes.
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Campus
Seen@ND: John Zack
Meet John Zack, the University sacristan. Read about his passion for meeting new people and his work taking care of the Basilica. And there’s a bonus fun fact you won’t see coming.
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