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Institute leader gives lecture

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 28, 2012

With rising anxieties about population growth, global warming, fossil fuel use and the Earth's food supply as a bleak backdrop, Dr. Wes Jackson, president of the Land Institute, explained his organization's initiatives to change global agriculture in a public lecture Wednesday.

Student hosts book drive to benefit Center for Homeless

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Senior Bridget Meade looks to harness the power of the written word, fighting poverty with the power of fairytales and nursery rhymes.

Experts discuss HHS contraceptive mandate at panel

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Four experts contended the recent Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contraceptive mandate is an attack on religious freedom in a panel discussion Tuesday titled "Notre Dame and the HHS Contraceptive Mandate."

Professors show of unique talents

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

As a way for students to interact outside of the classroom with professors, Legends of Notre Dame hosted the fourth annual 'Professors Unplugged' event Tuesday night. This event gives freshmen a chance to see their professors' unique talents.

Notre Dame student wins service award

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Service has always been a part of Erin Wright's life, and the Notre Dame junior finally is being recognized for her tireless efforts to the area.

Professors show off unique talents

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

As a way for students to interact outside of the classroom with professors, Legends of Notre Dame hosted the fourth annual 'Professors Unplugged' event Tuesday night. This event gives freshmen a chance to see their professors' unique talents.

Panel presents community perspective on successful reforms

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

In response to the 2011-2012 Notre Dame Forum, four principals from South Bend schools came together with local parents, educators and ND students to give the community perspective on their schools' stories of reform and change.

Professors show off unique talents

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

As a way for students to interact outside of the classroom with professors, Legends of Notre Dame hosted the fourth annual 'Professors Unplugged' event Tuesday night. This event gives freshmen a chance to see their professors' unique talents.

AT&T gives scholarship to ACE

By The Observer · Monday, March 26, 2012

The Beatles famously urged Jo Jo to "get back" to Tucson; but a Notre Dame-based program recently urged AT&T to instead "give back" to the Arizona city.

Alumna to give 2012 Commencement address

By The Observer · Monday, March 26, 2012

Notre Dame alumna Haley Scott DeMaria, who made an inspirational comeback from critical injuries sustained in a 1992 bus accident involving the Irish swimming team, will deliver the 2012 Commencement address, University spokesman Dennis Brown told The Observer.

Lectures honor archbishop

By The Observer · Monday, March 26, 2012

Notre Dame and Saint Mary's will mark the 32nd anniversary of the assassination of Oscar Romero this week with Romero Days, a series of lectures and events honoring the Salvadorian archbishop's advocacy for the poor.