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Record donation given to inspire

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A recent donation of $10 million to Saint Mary's College Science Hall will not only serve to assist in the renovation of facilities, but also as an inspiration to invest in the education of young women in science.


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Malpass garners investment award

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Institutional Investor magazine named University Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Scott Malpass its Large Endowment Manager of the Year, according to a University press release Sunday.


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Campus has a ball

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With close to 750 teams registered for the 40th annual Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore Basketball Tournament, the event remains the largest five-on-five outdoor basketball competition in the world.


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Members plan awareness film

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Campus Life Council (CLC) debated ways to improve an alcohol education film for freshmen at its weekly meeting Monday afternoon.


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SMC supports tsunami relief

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This week Saint Mary's students will empty their pockets to support relief efforts for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, the largest in the country's history.



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University awards Medal

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Sr. Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon, co-founders of Project H.O.M.E, will jointly receive the Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics, during the 2011 Comme-ncement ceremony on May 22, the University announced Sunday in a press release.


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Student films mass, works with NDtv

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Saint Mary's junior Stephanie Cherpak spends many Sunday mornings at Mass like her Catholic peers. What distinguishes her, however, is that she is usually watching the Mass behind the lens of a camera.


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Right to Life hosts baby shower

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Notre Dame students in the Right to Life Club supported soon-to-be mothers who decided to have their children with the Project Mom Baby Shower Saturday.



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Foundation shares solar energy

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Notre Dame combined its social justice and sustainability missions into one initiative when it decided to team up with the Let's Share the Sun Foundation to install solar panels in Haiti.


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Ex-Marine discusses "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

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Gay rights activist and retired Staff Sgt. Eric Alva of the U.S. Marine Corps closed the Saint Mary's College Student Diversity Board's sixth annual Diverse Student Leadership Conference yesterday by urging his Little Theater audience to contribute to the fight for anti-discrimination.


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Students to give back to South Bend

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Hundreds of Notre Dame students will participate in dozens of service projects throughout the South Bend community as part of the third annual CommUniversity Day Saturday, student coordinator Claire Sokas said.



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McCormick, Rocheleau take control of office

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Student body president Pat McCormick and vice president Brett Rocheleau wasted no time implementing their campaign promises, starting with a reinstatement of the much-missed quarter dogs on the first day of their yearlong tenure.




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ND sophomore dies

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University President Fr. John Jenkins asked the Notre Dame community in a press release today to keep sophomore Sean Valero and his family in their prayers. Valero, a resident of Keenan Hall, died this week.


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Soler, Bell reflect on term's achievements

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Today marks the end of a student government era as outgoing student body president Catherine Soler and vice president Andrew Bell turn over their office to incoming student body president Pat McCormick and vice president Brett Rocheleau.