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University leaders talk next steps after campus inclusive survey results

By Bella Laufenberg · Monday, Oct. 10, 2022

The Campus Inclusive Survey, which has been done previously in 2018 and 2020, asked the Notre Dame student population to reflect on their sense of belonging and what factors have influenced how at home they feel under the golden dome.

'Studebaker Talks' highlight South Bend's people, progress

By Isa Sheikh · Monday, Oct. 10, 2022

Freight trains rattled overhead and a double rainbow stretched across the gray sky as hundreds of South Bend residents gathered for the second annual “Studebaker Talks” in a room that once served as a factory floor for the Studebaker company. The once-abandoned venue, which now serves as the South Bend City Church, reflected the history of the wagon and automobile manufacturer based in the city for more than a century, employing thousands in South Bend until the plant’s closure in 1963.

University, city enters into flu season

By Peter Breen · Monday, Oct. 10, 2022

Over 6,000 free vaccinations were administered exclusively for students during the first flu blitz, University Health Services (UHS) director Edward Junkins told The Observer. Faculty, staff and dependents are eligible to make appointments for the second blitz.

Feminists United holds rally to encourage women’s voting

By Katelyn Waldschmidt · Monday, Oct. 10, 2022

Saint Mary’s Feminists United club held a rally Saturday afternoon in front of Le Mans Hall to mark one month until election day. Echoing other women’s marches around the country also held Saturday, the rally centered around speakers who addressed the importance of women getting out to vote in elections.

Notre Dame philanthropy class assists Michiana nonprofits

By Kendelle Hung-Ino · Monday, Oct. 10, 2022

Twenty-four students in Notre Dame’s Philanthropy and the Common Good course are picking several Michiana non-profit organizations to award grants. The course receives $50,000 to $70,000 each fall, and students act as a board of directors to research organizations to receive the funds.

‘There’s nothing I can do’: Students watch as Hurricane Ian destroys homes

By Ryan Peters · Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

About one year ago, Paris Thompson’s family bought a 100-foot houseboat. The boat, which they rented out as an Airbnb on Fort Myers Beach in Florida, was found one and a half miles inland atop other homes following Hurricane Ian last week.

‘Father of global warming’ advocates for carbon fee and nuclear energy

By Isa Sheikh · Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

James Hansen, a renowned climate change scholar and environmental activist, spoke Thursday evening at Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) for the annual Bender Lecture, urging young people to take action to combat climate change.

Pippin set to show at DPAC

By Katherine Ross · Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

A student-led performance of the musical comedy “Pippin” will show at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center this weekend. Students have worked this semester to create a show that will not only make audiences laugh, but also reflect on the broader theme of one’s purpose in life.

Former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic discusses Ukraine, life and career

By Isa Sheikh · Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, who served as president of Croatia from 2015 to 2020, visited Notre Dame this week to speak to the Nanovic Forum on Tuesday evening.

Tri-campus discusses accountability, prevention after posts detail alleged sexual assault cases

By Genevieve Coleman · Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022

Editor’s note: This story includes mentions of sexual assault. A list of sexual assault reporting options and on-campus resources can be found on the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross websites.

Senate amends constitution, previews on-campus events

By Kathryn Muchnick · Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022

The Notre Dame student senate convened Wednesday night in DeBartolo Hall to discuss upcoming campus events and pass an amendment to the constitution.

Notre Dame announces three new research grants with Ukrainian Catholic University

By Gracie Eppler · Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022

Notre Dame is launching three new collaborative grants with the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) that expand the active partnership between the two schools, according to a University press release.

Notre Dame alum leads startup aimed at offering sustainable food options

By Caroline Collins · Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022

After working on agricultural policy issues for then-U.S. Sen. Max Baucus and in the agricultural industry in Zimbabwe, Sara Andrews realized there were more sustainable ways to produce food.

Saint Mary’s event highlights South Bend’s Covid-19 Struggles

By Katelyn Waldschmidt · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022

Monday night, Saint Mary’s looked to highlight the struggles of the height of the Covid-19 pandemic with a program titled, “Listening to Pandemic Narratives: Selections from Covid-19 Oral Histories in the South Bend Area”. The oral program featured audio clips from interviews conducted with members of the South Bend community to get different accounts of what pandemic life was like for residents.

Make-A-Wish Club fundraises for children with medical conditions

By Kelsey Quint · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022

Notre Dame’s Make-A-Wish Club is a small organization of about 20 to 30 active members who share a collective hope to enrich the lives of children in the South Bend area that face life-threatening medical conditions.

Congresswoman Liz Cheney to deliver lecture at Notre Dame

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will visit Notre Dame on Oct. 14 to deliver a lecture on the future of democracy, according to a University press release.

Ansari Institute awards Australian Scholar with Nasr Book Prize

By Liam Price · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022

The Ansari Institute awarded the first annual Nasr Book Prize to Australian scholar Tyson Yunkaporta Sunday night for his book, ‘Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World.’

11 popular off-campus housing options near the tri-campus

By Alysa Guffey · Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

As October arrives, sophomores and juniors (and even first-years) begin to think about their off-campus migration. A variety of apartment and townhome complexes in the South Bend area offer leases for students, but it can be difficult to navigate all the information available.

The ‘Suppliants’ Project : Ukraine comes to ND for annual forum

By Emma Duffy · Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

On Monday, Notre Dame will host its annual forum at the stadium. Because of this year’s theme is war and peace, Notre Dame has made its keynote event a presentation from the Theater of War Productions — specifically, their project The “Suppliants” Project: Ukraine.

Sustainability Cup aims to educate through friendly competition

By Kendelle Hung-Ino · Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

Student government, Notre Dame Energy and the Office of Sustainability have collaborated for the relaunch of the Sustainability Cup, a competition across all 32 Notre Dame residence halls that aims to educate students on the importance of sustainability. The cup, along with Energy Week, started Sept. 12 and will run till Oct. 7.