News

Saint Mary's Launches English Language School

By The Observer · Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011

Saint Mary's College launched the English Language School this semester to offer international students additional help learning a new language.

Jewish clubs promote communication, discussion

By The Observer · Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011

As a way of enriching their faith experience at Notre Dame, Jewish students have started clubs that allow Jewish and non-Jewish students to come together to experience the Jewish culture in a deeper and more meaningful way.

Sociology interns gain real world experience

By The Observer · Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011

Notre Dame's Sociology Internship class provides a way for students to experience classroom lessons in the real world, bringing book learning to life.

University diplomas now printed on paper

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Sheep of the world are breathing a sigh of relief, now that the University will no longer be printing diplomas on sheepskin.

App alerts students to discounts

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Students will receive reminders to visit local businesses that offer discounts by downloading Vidappe, a mobile application that connects users with 41 discounts in the South Bend area.

Service offers support for Belles

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Members of the Saint Mary's community gathered on Library Green for a prayer service to remember all of those impacted by mental illness as a part of "Support a Belle, Love a Belle" Week on Wednesday evening.

Football players tackle local service

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

After fielding questions from reporters about the upcoming Air Force game Tuesday, junior Cierre Wood lit up when he talked about Christian, a young boy he met at the South Bend Center for the Homeless this summer through a one-credit service learning course offered by the Center for Social Concerns (CSC).

Jenkins honored as leader

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

An Indiana youth center honored University President Fr. John Jenkins Wednesday as a role model making a significant difference in the lives of young people, according to a University press release.

Online forum facilitates academic life dialogue

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

As an online forum for students, by students, The Hub works to spark dialogue about academic life at Notre Dame through a digital medium.

Steve Jobs, Apple founder, dies at 56

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, died Wednesday. He was 56.

Student injured in bike crash

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

A Notre Dame student received treatment at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for injuries sustained in a bike accident on South Quad on Wednesday evening.