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ND earns Sporcle top-five ranking

When senior Katie Snyder had to learn all of the countries in Africa for a political science class last semester, she knew where she would turn to study. She was one step ahead of her professor when he suggested several websites to the class, including social gaming website Sporcle.

Saint Mary's offers finals study breaks

As stress and busy schedules take over as finals approach, students can take an "insanity break," sponsored by the Center for Spirituality Dec. 10.

SMC holds Christmas craft show

Offering a wide variety of handmade, unique gifts, the Christmas Craft Show held at Saint Mary's College invites students as well as members of the community to purchase goods to support local artists, Carrie Call, director of the Office of Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) at the College said.

Chairman reflects on Forum

Coordinators of this year's Notre Dame Forum event were pleased with the first semester's events and were already preparing the series of Forum events that will take place in the Spring semester, said Ed Conlon, associate dean in Mendoza College of Business and chairman of the Working Committee for the Notre Dame Forum.

Election committee nominees approved

Members of the Council of Representatives (COR) convened this week to approve nominees to the recently revamped Judicial Council Election Committee.

Poorman appointed to Portland

Fr. Mark Poorman has been appointed executive vice president and associate professor of theology at the University of Portland, effective July 2011.

Campus musicians find outlets for talent

Notre Dame has provided Nick Gunty with special opportunities to display his musical talent, the junior, who plays the guitar, said.

South Bend earns Municipal Excellence award

The City of South Bend received the Gold Award for Municipal Excellence from the National League of Cities Friday, specifically because of its involvement in several partnerships to revitalize the area of South Bend around Notre Dame's campus, according to a University press release.

12 Days of Christmas Project helps local families in need

As a way to reach out to the local community and help those in need during the Christmas season, Saint Mary's Office of Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) is holding the 12 Days of Christmas Project.

Alcoholic energy drinks discussed

At Monday's Campus Life Council (CLC) meeting, members discussed a memo presented by Brian Coughlin, assistant vice president for student activities and head of the recently-assembled Alcohol Energy Drink (AED) Working Group.

Project makes blankets

Students gathered in South Dining Hall Saturday to make fleece blankets for cancer patients through the Aidan Project.

CIF early grade incentive continues

After the University increased its response rate for Course Instructor Feedback (CIF) by offering an incentive during the 2009-2010 academic year, students who complete CIFs can once again see their grades a week earlier this year.

Saint Mary's to host blood drive

By donating about an hour of time and a pint of blood, students, faculty and staff of Saint Mary's College can help those in need, Olivia Barzydlo Critchlow, assistant director of the Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) said.

Talk explores facts of Christmas Star

Rather than exploring what the Church says the Christmas Star was, astrophysicist Grant J. Matthews took a look at what science believes it to be in his presentation, "What and When was the Christmas Star: An Astrophysics Prospective."

OIT to provide more Google apps for students

The Office of Information Technologies (OIT) will flip the switch Dec. 21 to increase the number of Google applications at the fingertips of Notre Dame students.

National champs receive warm welcome

Girl power reigned supreme Sunday as the Notre Dame women's soccer team won its third national championship in Cary, N.C. The Irish defeated the Stanford Cardinal 1-0.

Professor researches historic St. Nick

During the Christmas season, Fr. Nicholas Ayo's expertise on Saint Nicholas, the man from whom the legend of Santa Claus originated, is especially relevant.

Hall raises funds for homeless center

McCandless Hall is using some Christmas cheer and a little competition to help raise funds for Hope Ministries, a homeless center in South Bend.

City halts housing construction

Library to launch redesigned website