tag:giving.nd.edu,2005:/storiesGiving to Notre Dame | Stories2024-03-28T08:00:00-04:00tag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1605802024-03-28T08:00:00-04:002024-03-28T08:54:13-04:00Join us for Notre Dame Day this April!<p>This April marks the 11th anniversary of Notre Dame Day—a time when students, alumni, parents, and friends come together as a global community to celebrate all things Notre Dame!</p> <p>Please join us for the award-winning live broadcast on April 23–24 and stay up-to-date on the progress your favorite…</p><p>This April marks the 11th anniversary of Notre Dame Day—a time when students, alumni, parents, and friends come together as a global community to celebrate all things Notre Dame!</p>
<p>Please join us for the award-winning live broadcast on April 23–24 and stay up-to-date on the progress your favorite Notre Dame causes, clubs, and residence halls are making during their global crowdfunding campaign throughout April.</p>
<h2>Giving opens on April 1st!</h2>
<p>More than 900 Notre Dame causes, clubs, and residence halls will begin raising funds this April while competing for a share of $500,000 in prize money. Strengthen the areas of Notre Dame that matter most to you!</p>
<p>Giving opens April 1st at <a href="https://notredameday.nd.edu">notredameday.nd.edu ›</a></p>
<h2>Join the celebration by watching the broadcast on April 23 and 24!</h2>
<p>Enjoy hundreds of uplifting Notre Dame stories, entertaining performances, and special moments live from Duncan Student Center. Tune in at 6:42 PM ET on April 23 as we kick off the Notre Dame Day broadcast!</p>
<p>Watch the broadcast starting at 6:42 PM ET on April 23 at <a href="https://notredameday.nd.edu">notredameday.nd.edu ›</a></p>
<p>Questions? Email ndday@nd.edu.</p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1603382024-03-25T08:00:00-04:002024-03-04T09:29:29-05:00Notre Dame launches unprecedented initiative to combat generational poverty <p>Every day, poverty stifles hope, opportunity, and dignity for 700 million people worldwide, including 37 million Americans. And despite well-intentioned policies and programs, too little is known about how to break poverty’s vicious generational cycle. The Poverty Initiative, part of Notre Dame’s…</p><p>Every day, poverty stifles hope, opportunity, and dignity for 700 million people worldwide, including 37 million Americans. And despite well-intentioned policies and programs, too little is known about how to break poverty’s vicious generational cycle. The Poverty Initiative, part of Notre Dame’s new strategic framework, is poised to change that.</p>
<p>The University of Notre Dame is launching a bold new Poverty Initiative to develop and advance innovative solutions to help vulnerable populations and to train a new generation of leaders committed to the fight against poverty.</p>
<p>“Notre Dame’s Catholic mission gives a distinctive orientation to all we do, including our research, and nothing reflects that mission more powerfully than the Poverty Initiative, which will study and combat the causes and consequences of poverty,” said University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. “I believe Notre Dame is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people burdened by poverty.”</p>
<p>Led by economist Jim Sullivan, the Notre Dame Poverty Initiative will establish the University as a leading institution for poverty research, prepare students for careers and service in antipoverty efforts, and turn evidence into action, illuminating proven pathways out of poverty for people around the world.</p>
<p><strong>The Notre Dame Fund and Sorin Society strengthen the University's ability to nimbly and effectively respond to critical and emerging needs, influencing nearly every aspect of University life. Gifts make this life-changing impact possible and help teach students how to serve others as true forces for good.</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-launches-unprecedented-university-wide-effort-to-fight-poverty/"><strong>Read more about the Poverty Initiative ›</strong></a></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1606442024-03-20T17:10:00-04:002024-03-20T17:10:24-04:00New 'For Good' Episode: Meghan Sullivan<p>Whether it’s wrestling with questions about the meaning of life or tackling contemporary issues with no easy solutions, philosophy has played a crucial role in the development of our society from Ancient Greece to the twenty-first century.</p> <p>In the ninth episode of For Good, Meghan Sullivan,…</p><p>Whether it’s wrestling with questions about the meaning of life or tackling contemporary issues with no easy solutions, philosophy has played a crucial role in the development of our society from Ancient Greece to the twenty-first century.</p>
<p>In the ninth episode of For Good, Meghan Sullivan, the Wilsey Family Collegiate Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study and the Notre Dame Ethics Initiative, talks from Fr. Hesburgh’s historic office about how the University has a responsibility to become a global leader in philosophical and ethical studies, how Fr. Hesburgh’s legacy resonates both on campus and beyond, and how Notre Dame teaches students to apply philosophical lessons in their own lives to create a more ethical and just future for all.</p>
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<p>New episodes of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame drop on select weekdays at <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/stories">giving.nd.edu/stories</a> and the <a href="https://youtube.com/@NDLoyal?si=rSC3AN3tN8262CjI">ND Loyal YouTube channel</a>. You can also listen to the podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1NuxfZotQccISt6p8m2G49">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-good-stories-from-notre-dame/id1707203339">Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>
<p>A sincere thank you to the Notre Dame Family for making stories like these possible! It's because of you that Notre Dame is such a powerful force for good in the world.</p>Gasser Abousaiftag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1603392024-03-18T08:00:00-04:002024-03-18T10:45:24-04:00Winter Weekend Recap<p>In an inspiring display of dedication and community support, members of the Jesse Harper Council and Athletics Directors Circle (JHC and ADC) have once again stepped up to the plate, this time enriching the lives of Notre Dame's student-athletes during the much-anticipated Winter Weekend event by…</p><p>In an inspiring display of dedication and community support, members of the Jesse Harper Council and Athletics Directors Circle (JHC and ADC) have once again stepped up to the plate, this time enriching the lives of Notre Dame's student-athletes during the much-anticipated Winter Weekend event by volunteering as mentors.</p>
<p>This initiative again shows the unwavering commitment of JHC and ADC members to providing Notre Dame's student-athletes with the comprehensive resources they need to excel—not only on the field but also in the classroom and within the community.</p>
<p>Each student-athlete was paired with three different mentors throughout the event, gaining valuable insight from a variety of perspectives that will no doubt leave a lasting impression.</p>
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<p>"In January, I got to participate in my first Winter Sports Weekend. As part of the weekend's activities, I got to interact with our Notre Dame student-athletes and coaches and watch them compete at a high level. However, the event I enjoyed the most was the networking breakfast where I got to see first-hand the drive and commitment of our student-athletes to excel both on the field as well as to prepare for their future careers. The weekend made me even more proud to be a part of the Athletic Director's Circle and to support its mission." – Rob Gerberry ’91</p>
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<p>We are so grateful for the incredible care that our JHC and ADC members show for Notre Dame student-athletes. Their willingness to volunteer and extend their mentorship speaks volumes about their commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and inspiring them to reach new heights as students, athletes, and exemplary members of the community.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV7tZ9g8hy8"><strong>Watch the video.</strong></a></p>
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<p> </p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1603262024-03-11T10:00:00-04:002024-03-15T13:25:00-04:00Get your Blue-Gold football game tickets today<p>Mark your calendars and get your tickets now because the annual <strong>Blue-Gold Notre Dame football game is just around the corner on April 20th at 1 PM ET</strong>!</p><p>Mark your calendars because Notre Dame’s annual Blue-Gold football game is just around the corner on <strong>April 20th at 1 PM ET</strong>!</p>
<p>This isn’t just any game; it’s a celebration of our team’s hard work, a showcase of emerging talent, and a day filled with fun for the whole family.</p>
<p>The money generated from Blue-Gold ticket sales will go to the Rockne Athletics Fund, which helps fund student-athlete scholarships, academic assistance, team travel, facility upgrades, nutrition, and strength and conditioning.</p>
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<p>For our dedicated Rockne members, we haven’t forgotten about you. In recognition of your unwavering support and generous contributions, we’re rolling out the red carpet with some special experiences tailored just for you, aligned with your giving level. It’s our way of saying thank you for contributing to our team’s success. Check your email for more details.</p>
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<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"vs. Navy"}'>Two bowl tickets and an invitation to the Rockne Athletics Fund tent</td>
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<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Tennessee State"}'>Two bowl tickets, an invitation to the Rockne Athletics Fund tent, and a Tunnel Tour</td>
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<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"at NC State"}'>Two bowl tickets, an invitation to the Rockne Athletics Fund tent, and a Locker Room Tour</td>
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<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Central Michigan"}'>Bowl tickets, an invitation to the Rockne Athletics Fund tent, and a Locker Room Tour</td>
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</table>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1604372024-03-07T16:57:00-05:002024-03-07T16:29:52-05:00New 'For Good' Episode: Ted Barron<p>In our most difficult and divisive times, we turn to the arts to find beauty and connection through our shared humanity. The importance of the arts in our communities and around our world cannot be overstated.</p> <p>Ted Barron, the Executive Director of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC)…</p><p>In our most difficult and divisive times, we turn to the arts to find beauty and connection through our shared humanity. The importance of the arts in our communities and around our world cannot be overstated.</p>
<p>Ted Barron, the Executive Director of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and Judd and Mary Lou Leighton Director of the Performing Arts, sits down with Lou Nanni to discuss how DPAC develops students, empowers local artists, and showcases world-class performers and programs to put the arts center stage in the Notre Dame experience.</p>
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<p>New episodes of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame drop on select weekdays at <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/stories">giving.nd.edu/stories</a> and the <a href="https://youtube.com/@NDLoyal?si=rSC3AN3tN8262CjI">ND Loyal YouTube channel</a>. You can also listen to the podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1NuxfZotQccISt6p8m2G49">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-good-stories-from-notre-dame/id1707203339">Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>
<p>A sincere thank you to the Notre Dame Family for making stories like these possible! It's because of you that Notre Dame is such a powerful force for good in the world.</p>Gasser Abousaiftag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1595212024-03-04T08:00:00-05:002024-01-31T10:15:50-05:00Notre Dame Law School event highlights the need to protect the Jewish community<p>On November 30, Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative hosted the event "The Rising Tide of Antisemitism on American Campuses and Beyond" at the McCartan Courtroom.</p> <p>The event sought to raise awareness of the need to protect Jewish students and reinforce a culture of respect, dignity,…</p><p>On November 30, Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative hosted the event "The Rising Tide of Antisemitism on American Campuses and Beyond" at the McCartan Courtroom.</p>
<p>The event sought to raise awareness of the need to protect Jewish students and reinforce a culture of respect, dignity, and safety amid the surge in antisemitism across U.S. college campuses.</p>
<p>Dean G. Marcus Cole urged Notre Dame Law Students to use their legal education as well as their core values in order to address racism proactively and effectively even after graduation—all while ensuring that their future work is meaningful.</p>
<p>“Litigation matters,” he said. “In the United States, it is often law that drives social change. Resist the temptation to separate values from your opportunities going forward. We can make a change by public policy, and, when necessary, we can make a change through active legal advocacy.”</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/order-of-st-thomas-more/">Order of St. Thomas More</a> members protect the dignity of people across the globe as they ensure students with exceptional ethical standards can pursue a mission-driven legal education regardless of their financial situation.</strong></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1592592024-02-26T08:00:00-05:002024-01-18T12:52:34-05:00Alumni feature: Claire Conley ’12<p>By supporting a University that educates students in mind, body, and spirit, <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/sorin-society/">Sorin Society</a> members and donors to the <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/priorities/notre-dame-fund/">Notre Dame Fund</a> instill a value of service that continues long after students’ time at Notre…</p><p>By supporting a University that educates students in mind, body, and spirit, <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/sorin-society/">Sorin Society</a> members and donors to the <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/priorities/notre-dame-fund/">Notre Dame Fund</a> instill a value of service that continues long after students’ time at Notre Dame.</p>
<p>Claire Conley ’12 is just one example of how, with the help of the donors, Notre Dame graduates continue to be forces for good.</p>
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<p>“The culture of my undergraduate education at Notre Dame inspired a desire to give back to the people who have helped me, and to help foster the people who are coming behind me.”</p>
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<p>As anyone impacted by the hardships of the disease can attest, cancer is not solely a physical illness; a cancer diagnosis can also negatively impact emotional health and well-being.</p>
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<p><strong>Notre Dame graduate Claire Conley ’12, a clinical psychologist working in oncology, has focused her work and research on psychosocial issues across the cancer continuum, from early detection to end-of-life.</strong></p>
<p>“A lot of people I work with will never recover from cancer. Cancer is something they're going to live with for the rest of their lives until, ultimately, it kills them. Helping them live well with cancer is a big part of what I do.”</p>
<p><strong>Her accomplishments in the field have been nationally recognized</strong> by organizations such as the American Psychosomatic Society, the American Psychological Association, and the Society of Behavioral Medicine.</p>
<p>Claire earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Notre Dame, which led her to her graduate school and Ph.D. program. Now, Claire works as an assistant professor of oncology at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington DC, where she teaches about and researches cancer.</p>
<p>Outside of work, she continues to make an impact in her community.</p>
<p>Claire bikes to raise awareness and funding for cancer research, is a pen pal for children interested in STEM fields in under-resourced schools, and works to translate scientific texts and research into digestible pieces for laypeople.</p>
<p>She’s won a multitude of service awards from the Moffitt Cancer Center and The Ohio State University, and Notre Dame’s “Domer Dozen” award, which honors select young alumni and their incredible achievements.</p>
<p>“Community and service orientation is very much something that I appreciated about my time at Notre Dame. The culture of my undergraduate education at Notre Dame inspired a desire to give back to the people who have helped me and to help foster the people who are coming behind me. I'm working really hard to give back.”</p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1601172024-02-22T16:03:29-05:002024-02-22T16:03:29-05:00New 'For Good' Episode: Nitesh Chawla<p>In the seventh episode of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame, Lou Nanni chats with Nitesh Chawla, the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, about how technology can advance the common good, how Notre Dame is becoming a leading force for good in the fields of AI, and the potential…</p><p>In the seventh episode of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame, Lou Nanni chats with Nitesh Chawla, the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, about how technology can advance the common good, how Notre Dame is becoming a leading force for good in the fields of AI, and the potential consequences of not developing those technologies ethically.</p>
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<p>New episodes of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame drop on select weekdays at <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/stories">giving.nd.edu/stories</a> and the <a href="https://youtube.com/@NDLoyal?si=rSC3AN3tN8262CjI">ND Loyal YouTube channel</a>. You can also listen to the podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1NuxfZotQccISt6p8m2G49">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-good-stories-from-notre-dame/id1707203339">Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>
<p>A sincere thank you to the Notre Dame Family for making stories like these possible! It's because of you that Notre Dame is such a powerful force for good in the world.</p>Gasser Abousaiftag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1600152024-02-20T08:00:00-05:002024-03-11T08:39:12-04:00Notre Dame Announces 2024 Football Schedule<p>Check out the University of Notre Dame's 2024 Football Schedule!</p><p>Notre Dame Football has released the dates for the upcoming 2024 football season.</p>
<p><strong>Experience Notre Dame Football in 2024!</strong></p>
<p>In addition to gaining priority access to the <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/football-ticket-information/">Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery</a>, members of Notre Dame <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/">Giving Societies</a> gain access to exclusive on-campus experiences and events.</p>
<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/football-ticket-information/">Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery ›</a></p>
<p>Learn more about <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/">Giving Societies ›</a></p>
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<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"vs. Navy"}'>at Texas A&M</td>
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<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"at NC State"}'>at Purdue</td>
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<td data-sheets-numberformat='{"1":5,"2":"mmmm d","3":1}' data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":45206}'>October 19</td>
<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"at Louisville"}'>Georgia Tech (at Mercedes-Benz Stadium)</td>
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<td data-sheets-numberformat='{"1":5,"2":"mmmm d","3":1}' data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":45213}'>October 26</td>
<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Southern Cal"}'>Navy (in East Rutherford, NJ)</td>
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<td data-sheets-numberformat='{"1":5,"2":"mmmm d","3":1}' data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":45220}'>November 9</td>
<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"BYE WEEK"}'>Florida State</td>
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<td data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"at Clemson"}'>Army (at Yankee Stadium)</td>
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<p>Network broadcast coverage and kickoff times will be announced at a later date. </p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1595222024-02-19T08:00:00-05:002024-01-29T17:03:34-05:00Notre Dame Law School teaches students to protect religious freedom by hosting eighth annual religious freedom tournament<p>The Notre Dame Law School Moot Court Board hosted the eighth annual Notre Dame National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom from November 10-12 in the Patrick F. McCartan Courtroom.</p> <p>Notre Dame Law School has hosted the Religious Freedom Tournament since 2016. This student-run…</p><p>The Notre Dame Law School Moot Court Board hosted the eighth annual Notre Dame National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom from November 10-12 in the Patrick F. McCartan Courtroom.</p>
<p>Notre Dame Law School has hosted the Religious Freedom Tournament since 2016. This student-run event was established to bring together competitors, scholars, and practitioners from across the country to advance and encourage legal discourse on topics related to religious freedom.</p>
<p>During the tournament, teams are tasked with identifying, analyzing, and challenging issues related to religious freedom and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).</p>
<p>Student participants write briefs and present oral arguments that defend their assigned client’s interests before a mock Supreme Court of the United States.</p>
<p>This year’s case was <em>Third Church of Christ v. City of Myaamiaki</em>, an ongoing dispute over religious land use.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/order-of-st-thomas-more/">Order of St. Thomas More</a> members help continue the proud tradition of a Notre Dame legal education that protects religious freedom globally, leading the charge toward educating a different kind of lawyer.</strong></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1599022024-02-13T15:24:00-05:002024-02-13T15:39:49-05:00New 'For Good' Episode: Marcus Freeman<p>For Good: Stories from Notre Dame offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life under the Golden Dome and the powerful stories that drive Notre Dame to be a force for good in the world.</p> <p>In this episode, Lou Nanni sits down with Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman for a deeper conversation…</p><p>For Good: Stories from Notre Dame offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life under the Golden Dome and the powerful stories that drive Notre Dame to be a force for good in the world.</p>
<p>In this episode, Lou Nanni sits down with Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman for a deeper conversation to get to know Coach Freeman as a leader, a family man, and a human.</p>
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<p>A sincere thank you to the Notre Dame Family for making stories like these possible! It's because of you that Notre Dame is such a powerful force for good in the world.</p>Gasser Abousaiftag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1595832024-02-05T08:00:00-05:002024-01-31T10:12:46-05:00Hundreds of Notre Dame students participate in a service project benefiting South Bend community<p>Volunteers from across campus gathered at Duncan Student Center on Saturday, January 20, to sort and package 600 personal hygiene and winter care kits as part of Walk the Walk Week, an annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</p> <p>The kits included toiletry and winter…</p><p>Volunteers from across campus gathered at Duncan Student Center on Saturday, January 20, to sort and package 600 personal hygiene and winter care kits as part of Walk the Walk Week, an annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</p>
<p>The kits included toiletry and winter items—purchased with money collected from students during a residence hall-based fundraising competition in November and December. The volunteers also made blankets, wrote personal notes for the care kits, and sorted donations from faculty, staff, and men’s and women’s basketball fans.</p>
<p>Now, in the hands of local nonprofits, the care kits and other items will be distributed to individuals and families in need in the South Bend-Elkhart community.</p>
<p>“We’ve been working very hard throughout the entire academic year on a service project where we can really benefit the South Bend community because we see ourselves as one community,” said Daniel Jung, Notre Dame student body president. “And what we found was a high need for these care kits in the community.”</p>
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<p>As a Catholic institution, service is central to Notre Dame’s mission, as outlined in the University’s strategic framework. With support and encouragement from campus leaders, Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff routinely collaborate with local nonprofits.</p>
<p>“I’ve been so impressed throughout my term as president with the heart of service that I see in our students and our faculty and staff. It speaks volumes about Notre Dame as an institution where we really do care about all of our brothers and sisters in the community,” Jung said.</p>
<p><strong>More than 80% of Notre Dame students participate in service. Thank you to everyone who gives to Notre Dame—through your generosity, you contribute to an education that teaches students how to use their gifts and passions to be a true force for good.</strong></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1592582024-01-29T08:00:00-05:002024-02-07T16:46:26-05:00Alumni feature: Stacy Manrique ’22<p>By supporting a University that educates students in mind, body, and spirit, <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/sorin-society/">Sorin Society</a> members and donors to the <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/priorities/notre-dame-fund/">Notre Dame Fund</a> instill a value of service that continues long after students’ time at Notre…</p><p>By supporting a University that educates students in mind, body, and spirit, <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/sorin-society/">Sorin Society</a> members and donors to the <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/priorities/notre-dame-fund/">Notre Dame Fund</a> instill a value of service that continues long after students’ time at Notre Dame.</p>
<p>Stacy Manrique ’22 is just one example of how, with the help of the donors, Notre Dame graduates continue to be forces for good.</p>
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<p>Stacy Manrique ’22 recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in Computer Science and Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) with a minor in Latino Studies.</p>
<p>Through leadership on campus and internships across the United States, she spent her time at Notre Dame learning how to serve the Latinx community.</p>
<p>Stacy currently works in cyber security for the federal government, contributing to IT solutions against evolving cyber threats and setting new precedents as one of the few Latinas in a male-dominated field.</p>
<p>She also works part-time with the Fornes Institute, making Latinx art more accessible.</p>
<p>“Notre Dame instilled me with passion and helped me see the importance of my work and how it can directly impact a community and make it better. Now, I do that with the entire nation in cyber security.”</p>
<p>Before Stacy arrived at Notre Dame, she knew that serving the Latinx community was important to her. But it was Notre Dame that gave her the tools to act on her passions and talents.</p>
<p>“Thanks to my wonderful education, I feel more than prepared to be a powerful force for good in this world, lifting my community with me as I rise."</p>
<p>After only one academic year, she was offered an internship at the D.C.-based advocacy group UnidosUS through Notre Dame’s Cross-Cultural Leadership Program, where she worked to help improve educational opportunities for young Latinx people.</p>
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<p>The next summer, she returned to Washington, D.C., as a congressional intern with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. There, she was selected from a pool of over 500 applicants to help foster Latinx leaders of tomorrow and act as a liaison between people across the country and Congress. </p>
<p>“Even in my first few years at Notre Dame, I was already starting to develop a true care for my community and learn the skills to make a real impact for them.”</p>
<p>Stacy also got involved with groups on campus such as the Latino Studies Scholars Program, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Themed Entertainment Association, Media Industry Club, Latino Student Alliance, and more.</p>
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<p>Stacy uses her Notre Dame education to pursue her passions and be a true force for good in the world, especially for the Latinx community.</p>
<p>“Sometimes, the Latinx story is misrepresented or mistold. If I can use my Notre Dame education to make sure that the Latinx story is being told and being told right, then that's what guides me. We have pioneers in our community that change the world for good, and I want the younger generation to see that. I am able to do that through the opportunities that Notre Dame offers, and that passion is still very much inside of me."</p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1593462024-01-22T08:00:00-05:002024-02-07T14:03:27-05:00Notre Dame Law Students protect religious liberty for Indigenous sacred site<p>Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the court to protect a sacred site in San Antonio, Texas, that is of great spiritual significance to many Indigenous tribes.</p> <p>For centuries, generations of the Lipan-Apache people…</p><p>Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the court to protect a sacred site in San Antonio, Texas, that is of great spiritual significance to many Indigenous tribes.</p>
<p>For centuries, generations of the Lipan-Apache people have gathered for prayer and worship at a particular bend in the Yanaguana known as the San Antonio River in English. It is an area central to the Yanaguana creation story. Given its spiritual importance to the Lipan-Apache people, it is the only place in the world where certain religious ceremonies may be performed.</p>
<p>The City of San Antonio is now preparing a project to restore concrete retaining walls in the area, which would destroy the spiritual ecology of the site by removing trees and driving away cormorants. As a part of its preparations, the City has already barred Lipan-Apache members from even accessing the site. If the project comes to pass, the Lipan-Apache people risk losing their ability to perform religious ceremonies that require the sacred convergence of the riverbend, the trees, and the birds that live there.</p>
<p>The Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic filed a brief to prevent this unnecessary destruction.</p>
<p>The Clinic’s brief argues that the city’s actions would perpetuate the country’s shameful history of governmental disregard for Indigenous sacred sites that deserve protection.</p>
<p>William Clark, Olivia Lyons, Christopher Ostertag, and Tess Skehan, students in the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic, contributed to the brief.</p>
<p>"This case should make clear that Indigenous religions, which frequently have land-based worship practices, are entitled to the same protections enjoyed by 'mainstream' Western religions," said Clark, a third-year law student.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/order-of-st-thomas-more/">Order of St. Thomas More</a> members contribute to this mission by investing in the next generation of Notre Dame lawyers and their experiential learning opportunities, creating real impact now and for decades to come.</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/notre-dame-religious-liberty-clinic-files-amicus-brief-in-favor-of-religious-liberty-protections-for-the-yanaguana-an-indigenous-sacred-site/"><strong>Read more ›</strong></a></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1591192024-01-15T08:00:00-05:002024-02-07T14:05:37-05:00Student feature: Grace Clinton ’24<p><em>Giving Society and other generous members of the Notre Dame Family create a very real and powerful impact in the lives of Notre Dame students and all those whose lives they touch. This story is one example of many of how talented and dedicated students work to bring about change with help from</em>…</p><p><em>Giving Society and other generous members of the Notre Dame Family create a very real and powerful impact in the lives of Notre Dame students and all those whose lives they touch. This story is one example of many of how talented and dedicated students work to bring about change with help from the Notre Dame Family.</em></p>
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<p>For Grace Clinton ’24, working in health care has always been the goal.</p>
<p>Through her classroom and experiential learning opportunities, Grace has devoted her work to women’s health, specifically in Africa.</p>
<p><strong>As a student, she’s already written surgical plans for developing countries, started a non-profit, helped open a clinic, and so much more.</strong></p>
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<p>One of her professors, Dr. Yenupini Joyce Adams, asked Grace to help her research maternal health in northern Ghana.</p>
<p>Her sophomore year, under Dr. Adams, Grace helped publish a research paper. Then, she created a 100-page postpartum care guide.</p>
<p>Most women they worked with were illiterate, so Grace’s team had to translate it into local dialects and visual aids. They also instated support groups and began a year-long study where they met with the women monthly.</p>
<p>Grace held Zoom conferences to teach midwives and nurses how to put the guide into practice.</p>
<p>“Within a year, I was able to see tangible change. Things are actually improving for these women.”</p>
<p><strong>Her research made such a difference that the government of Ghana took it on as a project, expanding the impact Grace made across the country.</strong></p>
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<p>Although she was already making a global difference, Grace didn’t stop there.</p>
<p>Through Notre Dame, she partnered with the Harvard School of Global Surgery and Social Change and was hired by Ecuador's government to rewrite the country’s surgical plans.</p>
<p>In her sophomore year, she interviewed women across Ecuador, found which parts of the country were underserved, and helped create a new national plan for surgery.</p>
<p>In many developing countries like Ecuador, even the most basic surgeries can be deadly.</p>
<p>Grace was determined to change this and helped develop comprehensive plans that could realistically be administered throughout the country. Her work proposes life-saving solutions, allowing Ecuadorians to receive critical surgical care that was otherwise impossible.</p>
<p>Her new national plan is currently up for vote in Ecuadoran legislation and was presented to the UN General Assembly in hopes that other countries will follow suit.</p>
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<p>Now a senior, Grace set out to complete her capstone project. Determined to make it something that benefited others, she traveled to Botswana, a developing country in southern Africa.</p>
<p>For 10 weeks, she lived in Botswana, interviewing women and working with an organization that helps teen mothers. As roughly 1 in 4 women give birth as teenagers in this area, she specifically focused her research on young mothers and victims of gender-based violence.</p>
<p>But after her capstone research, “Postpartum Care Practices and Education of Young Mothers in Kgalagadi District, Botswana,” was complete, Grace found more work to be done.</p>
<p>Through her time and research in the area, she discovered the issue of “period poverty.”</p>
<p>“When you don't have clean water or secure food or housing, you aren't making sure you have pads. That's your last concern. But because of that, there's a lot of societal stigma and shame. Girls feel embarrassed to go to school. They're embarrassed to go to work. They're shunned during that time. Women are automatically put at a disadvantage one week out of every month, and that really adds up. I wanted to create a solution that is reusable and sustainable, plus affordable and realistic for the women there.”</p>
<p>To combat the issue, Grace ventured to the IDEA Center. With $1,000 and help from the center, she bought materials, created a prototype, and began producing reusable pads.</p>
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<p>Since the town had almost no electricity or running water, she had to figure out what a supply chain might look like.</p>
<p><strong>Now, her business is running well, kept alive by local women who keep the profit. Her business not only helps distribute needed supplies to women, but also ensures that the women there have a means of income.</strong></p>
<p>“Notre Dame has funded all of my research and travels. You can't measure the impact on this village I lived in in Botswana, and it's thanks to the people like you who fund passionate students.”</p>
<p>After graduation, Grace intends to return to Africa to continue helping women, especially those who have experienced gender-based violence.</p>
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<p><em>Because of the generosity of the Notre Dame Family, especially through the <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/sorin-society/">Sorin Society</a> and <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/priorities/notre-dame-fund/">Notre Dame Fund</a>, students and alumni like Grace continue to shape Notre Dame and the world for good—thank you.</em></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1591542024-01-12T08:00:00-05:002024-01-12T10:45:46-05:00Notre Dame earns 2024 NCAA/MOAA Diversity and Inclusion Award<p>As a result of its new Together Irish program, <strong>Notre Dame earned the 2024 NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion </strong>and was honored Wednesday, January 10, at the NCAA Convention Welcome and Awards Presentation in Phoenix.</p> <p>The NCAA/MOAA…</p><p>As a result of its new Together Irish program, <strong>Notre Dame earned the 2024 NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion </strong>and was honored Wednesday, January 10, at the NCAA Convention Welcome and Awards Presentation in Phoenix.</p>
<p>The NCAA/MOAA Award for Diversity and Inclusion recognizes the initiatives, policies, and practices of schools and conference offices that embrace diversity and inclusion across intercollegiate athletics.</p>
<p>The Together Irish initiative directly led to more than 30 campuswide activations during the 2022–23 academic year alone and featured participation by each of the school’s 26 varsity sports. In addition to student-athletes, Together Irish engaged staff, coaches, campus and industry partners, philanthropic and corporate partners, the local community, and alumni.</p>
<p>“I think the whole area of diversity and inclusion is central to the University,” said Rev. John Jenkins. “It’s central to who we are, to be a community where everyone feels respected, where everyone, simply by being who they are, feels part of the community, everyone feels uplifted by it and contributes to it.”</p>
<p>Jack Swarbrick said part of what has made Together Irish successful is how ingrained it is in the culture at Notre Dame. It’s what gives him confidence the initiative’s impact will continue to grow.</p>
<p>“I think the staff understands how much it’s made us better. So it’s not like you have to be so intentional about reinforcing the priority. I think the priority is part of the culture now,” he said. “But I also think it’s an understanding that we have to reflect the best values of our student-athletes, and they’re always trying to get better. They’re always trying to take the next step. We have to do that in what we do also, and this area is no exception.”</p>
<p><strong>The student-athletes who attend Notre Dame through the generosity of <a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/rockne-athletics-fund/">Rockne Athletics Fund</a> donors are a central part of this powerful initiative and represent themselves and Notre Dame well in both competition and their communities.</strong></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1591152024-01-10T08:00:00-05:002024-02-07T16:46:57-05:00Notre Dame Law Students support church’s freedom to serve those in need through amicus brief<figure class="image image-right"><img src="https://giving.nd.edu/assets/553432/church_serving_food_resized.jpg" alt="Church Serving Food Resized" width="400" height="225"></figure> <p>In October, Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon…</p><figure class="image image-right"><img src="https://giving.nd.edu/assets/553432/church_serving_food_resized.jpg" alt="Church Serving Food Resized" width="400" height="225"></figure>
<p>In October, Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon case <em>St. Timothy's Episcopal Church et al. v. City of Brookings</em>, advocating for religious organizations’ freedom to serve the hungry.</p>
<p>Since 2009, St. Timothy’s has offered free meals at lunchtime to the hungry. After other churches stopped offering meals in response to the pandemic, St. Timothy’s increased its lunchtime meal service to six days per week in order to meet the growing needs of the Brookings community.</p>
<p>Following complaints from neighbors about St. Timothy’s ministries, the City Council responded by deciding that St. Timothy’s was now in violation of the local zoning code. The City also amended its code to require local churches to apply for a permit to offer meal services for those in need.</p>
<p>Because the permit allows churches to provide meals only twice per week, St. Timothy’s now faces a choice: comply with the ordinance by giving up its religious exercise of providing meals to those in need more than twice per week, or risk facing discriminatory enforcement action by continuing its critical ministry.</p>
<p><strong>The Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic’s brief demonstrates that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) plainly prohibits local governments from putting religious organizations to such a choice.</strong></p>
<p>Bernadette Shaughnessy, a student fellow in the Religious Liberty Clinic, contributed to the brief.</p>
<p>“St. Timothy’s parishioners are fighting for a basic right: the freedom to exercise their religion by providing for the needy in their community. It was a privilege to work on this brief in support of their efforts,” said Shaughnessy.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://giving.nd.edu/giving-societies/order-of-st-thomas-more/">Order of St. Thomas More</a> members contribute to this mission by investing in the next generation of Notre Dame lawyers and their experiential learning opportunities, creating real impact now and for decades to come.</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/notre-dame-religious-liberty-clinic-files-amicus-brief-supporting-churchs-freedom-to-serve-those-in-need/">Read more ›</a></p>Michelle McDanieltag:giving.nd.edu,2005:News/1589102024-01-05T08:00:00-05:002023-12-21T17:01:05-05:00Sorin Society celebrates Christmas in Chicago<p>Sorin 175, Gold-level, and Blue-level members celebrated Christmas festivities in Chicago at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture this holiday season.</p> <p>On Dec. 16, they enjoyed community with a cocktail and dinner reception before attending the Notre Dame Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra’s…</p><p>Sorin 175, Gold-level, and Blue-level members celebrated Christmas festivities in Chicago at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture this holiday season.</p>
<p>On Dec. 16, they enjoyed community with a cocktail and dinner reception before attending the Notre Dame Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 Christmas Tour, <em>Christmas from Notre Dame</em>.</p>
<p>The event was enjoyable <em>and</em> for a great cause—the proceeds from the concert tour benefitted food banks across the country.</p>
<p>This was a wonderful evening of community, music, and giving back. Thank you to everyone who attended!</p>
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<p>One such way is through study abroad programs, in which <a href="https://opendoorsdata.org/data/us-study-abroad/leading-institutions-by-undergraduate-participation/">Notre Dame ranked second nationwide for student participation among doctorate-granting universities</a>.</p>
<p>This new designation recognizes the University’s commitment to global education, with 77% of students studying abroad.</p>
<p>While abroad, students are encouraged to take internships, integrate their academics with community service, and conduct research with leading academics.</p>
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<p><em>“In the fall, I was able to study abroad in London. During the four months I was there, I was able to take courses for my pre-medical curriculum, volunteer at a soup kitchen, interact with local Londoners, and travel to seven countries in my free time. These once-in-a-lifetime experiences are ones I will never forget and are opportunities that support my dreams of becoming the first physician in my family. I would like to thank you for making these opportunities possible for me. Go Irish!”</em><strong><br>– Ryven Mangundayao ’24<br></strong></p>
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<p><em>“I am grateful every day I get to go to school at Notre Dame, and it would not be possible without your help. This past semester, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Rome and travel around Europe. I was able to live in a very different culture and immerse myself in an exciting and different way of life. My time here is allowing me to grow so much as a student, but even more beyond the classroom as a person. Thank you for helping me gain invaluable experiences and make memories that I will cherish.”</em> <br><strong>– Sean Barron ’24</strong></p>
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