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JPW introduces parents to campus life

Junior Parent's Weekend (JPW) gave Notre Dame mothers and fathers a small glimpse into the college lives of their undergraduates.

Students to thank alumni donors for contributions to ND

Students are trading in the turkey and stuffing of Thanksgiving for thank-you cards and envelopes this week for Notre Dame's Student Development Committee's signature event, "Thanksgiving in February".

Notre Dame welcomes junior parents to campus

Tonight marks the beginning of Junior Parents Weekend, a three-day event when sons and daughters of Notre Dame will show their parents how they have spent the past three years.

NAE elects engineering professor

The National Academy of Engineers (NAE) elected Joan Brennecke, the Keating-Crawford Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, to their prestigious organization earlier this month.

Corbran, Helpling to lead classes

Officers for next year's junior and senior class councils were named late Thursday night.

Student attends Grammy's

While many students spent last Sunday watching the Grammy's on TV, Saint Mary's senior Briana Coyne experienced the red carpet, celebrities and awards up close as her father was nominated for his work on Adele's album "21."

Army ROTC hosts annual ball

Fighting Irish Army ROTC cadets will look to show off their best dance moves next weekend as the battalion hosts its annual Army Ball on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Hilton Garden Inn in South Bend.

Tuition continues to rise

Notre Dame's undergraduate tuition continues to rise for the 2012-2013 academic year by 3.8 percent to $42,971, a University press release stated Feb. 9.

Panel looks at int'l women's issues

The Student Diversity Board (SDB) hosted an International Student Women's Issues Panel on Thursday evening as part of Women's Appreciation Week at Saint Mary's College. The discussion focused on diversity and women's rights.

Love Your Body Week connects SMC, ND

"Love Your Body Week" at Saint Mary's College begins next week and aims to help women critically analyze the negative media stereotypes about their bodies.

Professor researches violence

While working in Northern Ireland over the past six years, Dr. Mark Cummings' research team found that political violence affects the way families function, which in turn causes behavioral and mental health problems in children.

Keeping up with the "Mother of the Huddle"

Association prepares for student elections

Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) is preparing for elections set to take place at the beginning of March.

Comedian O'Shea makes College laugh

Comedian Eric O'Shea had Saint Mary's students in stitches Wednesday as he performed his routine in Carroll Auditorium, sponsored by the Student Activities Board (SAB).

Whole Foods to open in fall

Health-conscious students will have options beyond the Huddle's limited organic and gluten-free options when Whole Foods opens in Mishawaka in the fall.

GSA resolution passes

Student Senate passed a resolution requesting the University approve an application for a gay-straight alliance (GSA) on Wednesday. The resolution also requested the University offer a public statement explaining its decision on the application.

Mendoza students aid local Montessori school

Four Mendoza College of Business students are applying project management skills learned at Notre Dame to a local Montessori school.

Council elections take place

The Judicial Council approved 10 tickets to run for Class Council. Six tickets are running for Sophomore Class Council, while two tickets are running for Junior and Senior Class Councils each. Elections will take place online today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

University evaluates reliability of Paper Analytical Device

The hunt for counterfeit drugs in third world countries has found an ally in Notre Dame junior Kellie Raddell. Raddell is currently hard at work with the Paper Analytical Device (PAD) program to help put a stop to counterfeit drug trafficking.

Valentine's Day celebrated with sonnets

The Great Hall of O'Shaughnessy was full of love Tuesday — love, and lovers of Shakespeare.