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Called to serve'

After 70 years, University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh finally realized his dream of becoming a chaplain in the United States Navy.

Zeiss to compete in 'Jewish Olympics'

When sophomore fencer MaddieZeiss participates in the Maccabiah games in Tel Aviv, Israel, in July, she will represent Notre Dame to the Jewish community. "It's for all Jewish athletes, and they have over 30 sports, and you're selected to be on one of the sports teams," Zeiss said. "And you ... spend a week [touring] Israel, ... and then the second week is the week of competition."

University initiative offers ePortfolio service

The Notre Dame ePortfolio Engagement Program (nDEEP), launched its official online site April 9, offering new resources and assistance to students interested in forming virtual portfolios.

Alumni, students network at event

This weekend, Notre Dame students and graduates will interact and network at the Alumni Association Leadership Conference, held Thursday through Saturday.

Students, alumnus with ties to Boston reflect on bombing

Senior Betsy McGovern escaped danger Monday afternoon by approximately 15 minutes.

Girl Talk' creates conversation

"Girl Talk," a three-week discussion series focused on facilitating dialogue on college issues among Notre Dame women, came to a close Sunday.

ND study-abroad students meet Chief Justice Roberts

Notre Dame students studying abroad in Washington, D.C. experienced the opportunity of a lifetime Monday when they met Chief Justice John Roberts of the United States Supreme Court.

ND students attend prayer service for victims of marathon

More than 800 miles from the site of Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon, the Notre Dame community gathered in solidarity with the attack's victims during an evening prayer service in Geddes Hall.

Anthropology week hits SMC

Saint Mary's Anthropology club planned to kick off its annual "Anthropology Week" on Monday with a mock archaeological dig, an event cancelled due to poor weather conditions, club co-president Cristina Bueno said.

Professor lectures on Latinos

Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the University of California Los Angeles, addressed the implications of the United States' increasing Latino population Monday in McKenna Hall.  

International scholars visit

The 2013 Hesburgh International Scholars Experience (HISE) welcomed 69 prospective international students to campus on Saturday.

Observer finds success at ICPA

The Observer won third place in the Division I "Newspaper of the Year" category at the Indiana Collegiate Press Association (ICPA) awards ceremony held Saturday at Indiana University in Bloomington. Staff members took home 20 other awards.

Core Council sponsors LGBTQ awareness week

The Core Council kicks off "StaND Against Hate Week" today, a week designed to spread awareness and to show support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) community on campus with a lineup of events through Friday.

SMC celebrates parents weekend

Saint Mary's College welcomed mothers from all corners of the globe Friday for the College's annual Junior Mom's Weekend.

ND hosts language contest

Participants showcased weeks of preparation Friday during the Chinese Program's Sixth Annual Chinese Speech Contest, which featured elaborate skits, dialogues and monologues.

Students join service project

On Saturday, an estimated 75 Saint Mary's students joined members of the larger South Bend community to participate in Rebuilding Together, a community-driven effort to rehabilitate homes in South Bend.

Researchers detect invasive species efficiently

Students, faculty to display robotic creations

Educators discuss migrant students

Female architect association hosts conference