Last week, students enrolled in Mendoza's Master of Science in Finance and the Master of Science in Business Analytics programs were the first to attend in-person classes on campus in four months. The fall semester begins Monday, August 10, with most students taking classes on campus. The new normal includes face masks and physical distancing. (See photo gallery.)

In preparation for reopening of campus, the warehouse has stocked a variety of disinfecting and sanitizing supplies for departmental purchase. Items purchased will be delivered to departments. For ordering instructions and a catalog of items available, click here.

The pandemic did not spoil plans for the annual Notre Dame Research "We Love July" celebration. Being mindful of University budget constraints and the need to physically distance, Vice President for Research Bob Bernhard and wife, Deb, personally hosted the party at St. Patrick's County Park, complete with awards and a pop-up drive-in movie. (More...)

A reminder to parents using the portable tuition benefit for their children: Now is the time to submit your tuition benefit application for the fall 2020 semester. To get started, review the tuition benefit policy, then fill out the application form and send via email to tuition@nd.edu. For more information, consult the additional information on educational benefits for Notre Dame faculty, staff and dependents, or contact askHR at 574-631-5900.

Some say the campus water tastes a little different. The most common complaint is that it tastes “metallic,” causing some to believe it's unsafe to drink. Testing and monitoring Notre Dame’s water quality shows it is completely safe to drink. (More...)