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NDWorks Weekly Campus news for faculty and staff

May 14, 2024

Jenna Liberto, director of internal communications, intreviews Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president

University

‘Learn every day.’

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., reflects on 19 years as president as he prepares to step down from his role. In this special interview, we take a look at how he’s shaped and grown our University and its impact during his time, and hear from Father John himself on lessons he’ll take from his experience.

“I always felt that however the day went, whatever stumbles or mistakes or whatever happened, [you] come [back] the next day knowing more and being better prepared.”

— Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.

Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2024

The campus community is preparing to honor achievement at the 179th Commencement Ceremony this weekend when the University confers 3,343 degrees. Isabela Tasende (below left) of Panama City, Panama, has been named valedictorian and will present the valedictory address, while salutatorian Shaker Erbini (below right) from Crown Point, Indiana, will offer the invocation.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Campus salon adds stylist specializing in Black hair care

Yvette Wade is a master stylist specializing in African American hair care and hairstyles. She recently joined the team of hairstylists at University Hair Stylists, a salon located in the lower level of LaFortune. Read more about why she wanted to come to Notre Dame.

“When Black women know they are moving, they are already searching for a stylist. That’s one thing they are going to think about. I think it’s so misunderstood that it’s not seen as important as it is.”

— Yvette Wade, University Hair Stylists

Campus

Summer construction projects get underway soon

From Holy Cross Drive to Main Circle to the ongoing geothermal system project, multiple construction projects will commence following Reunion Weekend. Review helpful maps and read more about how the projects will impact how you navigate campus by vehicle and on foot.

Vicky Barone, assistant professor of economics

Research

Opioid epidemic reaches beyond health impacts to influence politics

Vicky Barone, assistant professor of economics at Notre Dame, researched the origins and development of the opioid epidemic, finding links to the unregulated marketing of potent painkillers. She and her co-author then traced the long-term consequences of opioid overdose deaths on the political landscape in America.

Fowering trees in front of the Hesburgh Library Word of Life Mural

Campus (photo gallery)

Spring has sprung: Take a look at April through the lens of our University photographers

April is when campus comes alive with new life and a buzz of activity. This April had spectacles in the sky, on the ground and even on the water. Take a look at these stunning images from Matt Cashore and Barbara Johnston.

Sustainability graphic over campus picture

OIT

Account lifecycle helps ‘green up’ ND’s digital footprint

Maintaining online accounts and their data for Notre Dame staff, faculty and students is no small task. The Office of Information Technology manages approximately 100,000 accounts, and up to this year, many of those accounts were classified as inactive. Read about the account lifecycle process that was developed to best manage the University’s storage footprint.

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