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Week educates campus about Haiti

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This week, several Notre Dame campus organizations will hold a variety of events in support of Haiti Awareness Week and the work the University does in the poverty-stricken Caribbean nation.



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SMC opens spring show

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With a production advertised as "Not suitable for children, mothers, or the faint of heart," the Saint Mary's College Theatre Program's spring production will be the ballyhoo burlesque women's translation of "Lysistrata."


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Conference discusses diversity

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The Mendoza College of Business kicks off its fifth-annual diversity conference this weekend in hopes of exploring diversity found in the workplace.

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Professors share impact of work

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Ten of Notre Dame's most exciting and engaging professors shared the impact of their work in the first "ND Thinks Big" event Thursday evening in the Mendoza College of Business.


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DSLC closes with women's activist

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To conclude the Saint Mary's Diverse Leadership Conference (DSLC) on March 21, ZainabSalbi, co-founder of the non-profit organization Women for Women, addressed the Saint Mary's community about her experience as an advocate for women's rights in the war-torn Middle East.


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Arabic Culture Night explores language

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The fifth annual Arabic Culture Night this evening offers the Notre Dame community an opportunity to explore foreign cultures through student performances entirely in Arabic.


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Student publishes novels

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The past few months brought major stepping-stones toward second-year graduate student Betsy Cornwell's dream of becoming a published author.


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Archbishop discusses Second Vatican Council

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Thursday afternoon, Archbishop Jean-Louis Bruguès, secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education, gave the seventh annual Terrence R. Keeley Vatican lecture, "The Second Vatican Council ahead of us," in the Eck Visitor Center.


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Video inspires solidarity

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On Feb. 28, the 4 to 5 Movement, a student group pushing for inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) rights at Notre Dame released the "It Needs to Get Better" video in the midst of a push for the University to officially recognize a gay-straight alliance and include sexual orientation in its non-discrimination clause.


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Group discusses ordinance, service day

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Members of the South Bend community and Notre Dame student government discussed compliance issues with a 2007 housing ordinance and the upcoming CommUniversity Day at Wednesday's Campus/Community Advisory Coalition (CCAC) meeting.


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Lecture to discuss autism awareness

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Alison Singer, founder and president of the Autism Science Foundation, will give a lecture at the third annual Autism Conference tonight on current scientific research regarding autism.



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Event promotes dialogue of inclusion

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Howard Hall sponsored the Tunnel of Love event Wednesday to promote discussion about diversity and inclusion in light of the alleged hate crimes against two black student organizations that occurred before spring break.



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Organization volunteers abroad

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HANDS, a non-profit organization founded by three Notre Dame alumni from different Central American countries, seeks to reduce poverty levels in Central America by partnering with local organizations and coordinating volunteer programs there, co-founder Mariana Diaz said.




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Professor publishes paper on Fukushima

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On March 11, 2011, the world held its collective breath as the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station in Japan melted down after being incapacitated by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left over 19,000 people dead or missing.


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Office of sustainability hosts energy competition

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This March, the Office of Sustainability is working to make sure the buildings on each quad are just as green as the lawns and trees around them. The fourth annual campus energy competition is taking place from March 10 to 30, splitting the 29 residence halls into four teams to collectively "go green".