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Students seek post-graduate service in Peace Corps

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Center for Social Concerns hosted a unique networking event that brought together Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Peace Corps alumni and prospective volunteers Friday in the LaFortune Ballroom.


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Professor lectures on peace-building

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The key to resolving civil and territorial conflicts lies in footwear, Peter Wallensteen, professor at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, said Thursday.


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iRemember

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Junior Chris Hunt was scanning his Facebook newsfeed on his Mac when he first read the news about the death of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs.




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Jewish clubs promote communication, discussion

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As a way of enriching their faith experience at Notre Dame, Jewish students have started clubs that allow Jewish and non-Jewish students to come together to experience the Jewish culture in a deeper and more meaningful way.




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App alerts students to discounts

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Students will receive reminders to visit local businesses that offer discounts by downloading Vidappe, a mobile application that connects users with 41 discounts in the South Bend area.


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Service offers support for Belles

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Members of the Saint Mary's community gathered on Library Green for a prayer service to remember all of those impacted by mental illness as a part of "Support a Belle, Love a Belle" Week on Wednesday evening.


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Football players tackle local service

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After fielding questions from reporters about the upcoming Air Force game Tuesday, junior Cierre Wood lit up when he talked about Christian, a young boy he met at the South Bend Center for the Homeless this summer through a one-credit service learning course offered by the Center for Social Concerns (CSC).


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Jenkins honored as leader

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An Indiana youth center honored University President Fr. John Jenkins Wednesday as a role model making a significant difference in the lives of young people, according to a University press release.



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Steve Jobs, Apple founder, dies at 56

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CUPERTINO, Calif. — Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, died Wednesday. He was 56.


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Student injured in bike crash

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A Notre Dame student received treatment at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for injuries sustained in a bike accident on South Quad on Wednesday evening.


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Alcohol misuse leads to ER

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At least 10 ambulances have responded to alcohol-related incidents on Notre Dame's campus so far this semester, according to Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP).


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Sexual assault lecture encourages dialogue

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Open dialogue is one of the greatest tools to help eliminate violence against women, said TenaDellaca-Hedrick, a victim advocate and outreach educator at the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center, in a lecture Tuesday.


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Seniors choose postgraduate service

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Graduation is right around the corner, and the Career Center is advertising resume workshops, career fairs and practice interviews. Business cards are exchanged. Hands are shaken. Connections are made. Jobs are secured.