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Hesburgh made Irish citizen

Already a major date on Notre Dame calendars, this year's St. Patrick's Day had additional significance for the University. Enda Kenny, Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland, visited campus Saturday evening to present an Irish passport to University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh.

SMC recognizes communication dept.

The Saint Mary's Communication Studies, Dance and Theater Department kicked off a weeklong celebration to recognize students' and professors' contributions to the department and community yesterday. 

Legends holds focus group for Saint Mary's students

Legends of Notre Dame is a restaurant, bar and club that serves as a gathering place for the Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross communities. On March 8, the Legends marketing team held a focus group at Saint Mary's for students to voice their opinions and concerns.

Alumnus to launch new website

Library considers renovations

Fifty years ago, in 1962 , the cornerstone of the Hesburgh Library was laid. 

Cambodian genocide survivor speaks at DSLC

Rapper to perform at St.Mary's

United Nations authority addresses refugee crises

In his Monday address, "The Responsibility to Solve," United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) T. Alexander Aleinikoff said the international community must go beyond basic protection and assume responsibility for finding long-term solutions to major refugee crises. 

Group seeks location for bike shop

In the first meeting after spring break, Campus Life Council (CLC) members discussed the possibility of reopening the Notre Dame Bike Shop.

SMC recognizes communication dept.

The Saint Mary's Communication Studies, Dance and Theater Department kicked off a weeklong celebration to recognize students' and professors' contributions to the department and community yesterday. 

University awards medal

Ken Hackett, former president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), will receive the 2012 Laetare Medal during the May 20 Commencement Ceremony, the University announced Sunday.

Group appoints new officers

Student Senate approved six students for positions on Student Union Board (SUB) and one student for a position on Judicial Council at its meeting Wednesday.

Association continues to hold board elections

Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) will continue holding elections today.

DormDrinks to start delivering to SMC

DormDrinks, a company founded and staffed by Notre Dame students, has officially expanded their services to Saint Mary's College.

Faculty Senate passes LGBTQ resolution

In a push for improved inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) members of the Notre Dame community, the Faculty Senate passed two resolutions Tuesday, one supporting a gay-straight alliance and the other proposing adding sexual orientation to the University's non-discrimination clause.

Students look forward to traveling over spring break

As Saint Mary's students wrap up a week full of tests, quizzes and paper, they also prepare to head off campus for spring break to locations across the country and world.

Students to travel to South Africa

One group of graphic design students will spend spring break helping South African refugees understand their rights through the "together +" anti-xenophobia campaign.

NDFS, student gov. to host Circus Lunch

Today, Notre Dame Food Services and student government will bring back the "Circus Lunch," a famed dining hall special event of the 1980s and 1990s.

Students look forward to traveling over spring break

After a hectic midterms week filled with study sessions, late nights and too much caffeine, most Notre Dame students are eagerly looking forward to spring break.

Super Tuesday results help Romney campaign

In the wake of the Super Tuesday presidential primaries and caucuses, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's close Ohio Republican primary win saved him from potential "disaster," former political columnist for the South Bend Tribune and journalism professor Jack Colwell said.