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Woo delivers latest Last Lecture installment

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Dean Carolyn Woo's contribution to the Last Lecture Series — which asks faculty members to prepare a lecture as if it were their last — was especially timely Thursday night, as Woo enters the final months of her fourteen year career at the helm of the Mendoza College of Business. Woo will leave at the end of the Fall Semester to take over as CEO of Catholic Relief Services.


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Veteran faculty member recalls Vietnam era

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As the United States celebrates Veterans Day today, Peace Studies professor and 1968 alumnus David Cortright said he will remember his unique experience as a Vietnam-era soldier actively involved in the anti-war movement.


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Catholics urged to uphold faith

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Catholics need to defend their faith in an increasingly secularized society, Fr. Robert Barron said at the Jordan Hall of Science on Thursday.


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Fr. Jenkins surprises Philbin

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As 1953 alumnus Regis Philbin prepares to retire from his popular morning show, two Notre Dame faces surprised him on "Live with Regis and Kelly" Thursday morning.


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Biology prof argues for both 'Faith and Reason'

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While science and religion often clash in today's headlines, each has limitations that leave more than enough room for the other, biology professor Tom Fogle said at a lecture titled "Faith and Reason: A Quest for Intersections in a Modern Scientific World," held at Saint Mary's library Thursday.





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Students discover 'footprint'

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It takes a lot to outfit a Notre Dame student — clothes, electronics and other various school supplies. Ever wonder who made all of those things?  



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College displays Holocaust art

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After more than 65 years since the end of World War II, students at Saint Mary's are still learning about the lasting effects the Holocaust had on its victims and its survivors.



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ND researchers pioneer ER technology

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University research is giving trauma victims a greater chance of survival, according to Dr. Francis Castellino, director of Notre Dame's W.M. Keck Center for Transgene Research.


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Professors debate most useful major

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A diverse group of Notre Dame professors gathered Tuesday to defend their respective majors as the most useful tool to rebuild society if the world ended today.


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Mayoral winner promises changes

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As Democrat Pete Buttigieg celebrated an easy victory in South Bend's mayoral election Tuesday, he called students to take ownership of the city and work with the local government to solve its problems.





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Band gives back to community

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Though there is no service requirement for members of the Notre Dame Band, around 20 to 40 students make time to engage in service in the South Bend community each week.