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NDWorks Weekly
Campus news for faculty and staff
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June 23, 2020
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AcademyOutgoing provost Thomas G. Burish expresses gratitude
"It has been a great joy and privilege to return to my alma mater as provost and to work with the trustees, faculty, staff, students, alums, donors and others on the ambitious agenda articulated by Father John (Jenkins) to be a truly Catholic, truly pre-eminent research university,” said Thomas G. Burish, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost. ( More...)
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Diversity and Inclusion Rally marks Juneteenth, supports Black Lives MatterThe University, the Athletic Department and its football program recognized and celebrated Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, with a rally on Irish Green and walk through campus. More than 1,500 people attended the event, which also supported Black Lives Matter. (Photo gallery...)
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Diversity and InclusionResources available, conference planned
Organizers of the Diversity and Inclusion conference offer selected resources for education, reflection and action. The conference, a day of learning, conversation and community-building, is planned for spring. ( More...)
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ResearchPoverty declined after coronavirus-driven federal stimulus
This spring, the federal government committed $3 trillion to counter the economic effects of the pandemic and stave off a rise in poverty. A new approach developed by the Notre Dame Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities and the University of Chicago provides near-real-time data to determine when additional support may be needed as the pandemic persists. ( More...)
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Health and SafetySocial distancing in a (very) social setting
We're in Phase 2 of the planned return to campus, with most faculty and staff continuing to work remotely. But Ron Grisoli, assistant director of Duncan Student Center, on right in top photo, and Dan Semple, program coordinator, are back on campus. They're reconfiguring furniture in the student center to accommodate social distancing guidelines for the 2020-21 academic year. (Photos by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame)
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HealthNDWorks reader comments on thoughtfulness of pharmacy staff
Chloe McCotter, digital news program manager in Media Relations, wrote NDWorks with a story idea. She wanted to shine a light on the customer service the Wellness Center pharmacy staff have provided during the pandemic. NDWorks interviewed pharmacy manager Vince Workman about their approach to serving customers. ( More...)
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AwardsEight CASE Circle of Excellence awards go to Notre Dame
CASE, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, recently announced its annual Circle of Excellence award recipients. The University's Office of Public Affairs and Communications received seven and the Alumni Association was also honored. (More...)
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WorkshopUpcoming meeting: All change is behavioral change
This virtual meeting will be held Tuesday, June 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Topics include why it’s so hard to make lasting changes, how the rational and emotional mind compete to impede a change effort and ways to effectively overcome these obstacles. Register by Monday, June 29, for a calendar invitation with the Zoom link. (More...)
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ResourcesOIT classes starting soonThe summer is a great time to learn a new skill or expand an older one with OIT training classes. OIT has classes all through July and into early August. All sessions are conducted via Zoom, so learning is just a few clicks away. ( More...)
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