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Comedy Writers Visit SMC

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

Students at Saint Mary's will be treated to series of lectures, workshops and a live show when two veteran comedy writers visit campus this week.

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Families cherish ND legacy

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

When junior Ryan Gerspach applied to college three years ago, there was no question as to what school was his first choice. "Notre Dame was my number one, two and three," he said.

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Alum starts literary journal

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

While many think of reading as either an assignment or a pastime, Saint Mary's graduate Sara Rajan has made a career of reading and sharing avant-garde literature through the online literary magazine she founded.

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Graphics project earns grant

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

After months of designing, two trips to South Africa and a summer of grant applications, a team of Notre Dame graphic design students was awarded a $50,000 grant through the 13th annual Sappi Fine Paper North America Ideas that Matter program for their work to combat xenophobia in South Africa.

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Professor speaks on Higgs boson

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

Last night in the Jordan Hall of Science, Kevin Lannon, an assistant physics professor at Notre Dame, presented the fundamental principles of the research and technology behind the recent discovery of a Higgs boson particle.

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Obama receives Democratic nomination

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

Rising stars, tenured figures and supporters of the Democratic Party converged in Charlotte, N.C., this week for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which marked the party's official nomination of President Barack Obama for a second term in office.

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I knew this was the place for me'

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

Editor's Note: This story is the second installment in a two-part series on University President Emeritus Fr. Edward Malloy's presence at Notre Dame. This series is also the second of three similar "From the Office of the President" series on the University presidency to appear in coming weeks.

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ND sophomore acts as 2012 DNC delegate

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

Last night, the nation's eyes turned to Charlotte, N.C., as the Democratic National Convention (DNC) wrapped up, but Notre Dame sophomore Emily Voorde was there in person to watch President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden accept the Democratic nominations for president and vice president this fall.

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Professor evaluates Republican Convention

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

As the presidential candidates grace the screens of televisions across the nation, Michael Kramer, political communication professor at Saint Mary's, offered up his own take on the Republican National Convention (RNC) and what it meant for the Romney-Ryan ticket.

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ND chef honored for achievements

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

Notre Dame's dining is not only noted for its exquisite dining hall designs, but now it is also known for its wide range of food as well as its executive chef, Donald Miller, who was awarded with the 2012 Chef Professionalism Award by the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

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In the president's classroom

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

Editor's Note: This story is the first installment in a two-part series on University President Emeritus Fr. Edward Malloy's presence at Notre Dame. This series is also the second of three similar "From the Office of the President" series on the University presidency to appear in coming weeks.

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Dillon is ready to rally

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

All the excitement and emotion of Notre Dame football's home opener will be on fully display Thursday night as Dillon Hall hosts its annual pep rally.  

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Students network at full-time career fair

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

Seniors seeking full-time employment, and maybe some free water bottles and pens, descended on the Joyce Center and Heritage Hall on Wednesday afternoon for the full-time employment session of the 2012 Fall Career Expo, sponsored by the Career Center.

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Au Bon Pain to open in library

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

Hungry students will no longer make a "LaFun run" to refuel during late-night study marathons in the Hesburgh Library now that Au Bon Pain will open on the library's first floor in November.  

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Excise police prepare for game

By The Observer · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

As campus prepares for a weekend of football, parties and tailgates, the Indiana State Excise Police are doubling their efforts to enforce alcohol, tobacco and public safety laws in the area.

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Mendoza enrollment rises

By The Observer · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

In recent years, Mendoza College of Business has dealt with a rise in its number of students, which can be partially attributed to Bloomberg Businessweek's No. 1 ranking of Notre Dame's undergraduate business program.   

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