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Class of 2013 graduates enter a stronger job market

Despite the economic ups and downs of their four years in college, this group of graduating seniors enters a job market with excellent prospects, according to Career Center director Hilary Flanagan. 

ROTC seniors commission as officers

ND seniors react to commencement speaker

Cardinal Timothy Dolan will deliver the Commencement address to the Class of 2013, and the selection has prompted seniors to reflect on Dolan's relevance to the student body and his ability to successfully connect with them.

Golf cart catches fire

A golf cart caught fire Tuesday at approximately 5 p.m. near St. Mary's Rd.

Study classifies depression risk factor as contagious

Things that are contagious: laughter, yawning, sneezing, the common cold. And now somewhere on that list you'll find cognitive vulnerability. A recent study by Notre Dame psychology professor Gerald Haeffel, published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, found that a risk factor for depression known as 'cognitive vulnerability' can be passed from one individual to another.

Fellowship honors Zhang

Last fall, the 2013 NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NURF) was dedicated to Saint Mary's sophomore Ziqi Zhang, who died when she was struck by a car near the College's entrance in October 2012. This spring, Saint Mary's junior Rachael Bridgman received the fellowship in Zhang's memory.

Adidas reaches labor rights compromise

After controversy over labor rights in an Indonesian factory prompted several universities to terminate contracts with adidas, the German apparel giant has reached a settlement regarding unpaid funds owed to laborers.

Librarian discusses future of academic publishing

Bryn Geffert, Amherst College librarian, addressed the currently flawed state of the libraries on campuses across the country in his lecture, "Academic Libraries and Academic Publishing: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly."

Conference talks stem cells

Notre Dame students and faculty traveled to Vatican City to participate in the Second International Vatican Adult Stem Cell Conference, a three-day event for a select group of medical experts, ethicists, students and financial analysts which ran from April 11-13.

SMC professor to retire

Saint Mary's English professor Frances Hwang will retire from teaching after this year to pursue a writing career in California.

CCAC conducts student survey

A recent survey by the Community Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) gathered information on local college students' perceptions of South Bend, which CCAC said will be used "to improve the student experience in South Bend and increase the city's ability to retain students after graduation."  

SMC honors former student

On Sunday, the legacy of former Saint Mary's student Lizzy Seeberg was honored at a blessing and dedication of a memorial garden in her name.

ND grads create scouting program

Endorse.me, a technology startup created by two 2011 Notre Dame graduates, provides employers with confidential information about potential employees, offering an advantage to students in strengthening their candidacy and to employers in hiring the very best talent before their competitors.

Dept. of Academic Affairs updates policies

The Department of Academic Affairs within student government spent the past year as a liaison between undergraduates and Notre Dame administrators, and department director Maxwell Brown said a newly-developed mission statement has offered direction for the group's future initiatives.

ND grads create scouting program

Endorse.me, a technology startup created by two 2011 Notre Dame graduates, provides employers with confidential information about potential employees, offering an advantage to students in strengthening their candidacy and to employers in hiring the very best talent before their competitors.

SMC appoints student to Board of Trustees

The Saint Mary's Board of Trustees appointed junior Malea Schulte, a studio art major, as the 2013-2014 student trustee April 19.

Senior cadets to join ranks

When the 2013 class of Army ROTC cadets graduates next month, a group that has followed a similar path at Notre Dame will disperse to all corners of the country to begin serving in the United States Army.

Manzano named speaker

Sonia Manzano, who plays Maria on "Sesame Street," will speak to 51 multicultural members of the Saint Mary's College Class of 2013 at the sixth annual Multiethnic Commencement Celebration on May 5.

Annual Old 2 Gold sale raises funds

Beginning next week, Notre Dame students can raise funds for more than 40 local charities by donating gently used furniture, clothing, books and other items to be sold in the annual Old 2 Gold sale.

B.o.B keeps crowd wanting more

Atlanta rapper B.o.B entertained students at the annual SUB concert Friday evening in the Compton Family Ice Arena.