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ND makes silk worm discovery

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A collaborative research effort successfully produced transgenic silkworms capable of spinning artificial spider silks — a breakthrough that will lead to medical and non-medical applications, the University announced at a press conference



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Plant Sets Energy Goals

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To respond to the University's financial needs and an increased sensitivity for the environment, Notre Dame's utilities department has set many long-term goals to improve the University's energy efficiency, Director of Utilities Paul Kempf said.


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Saint Mary's to hold annual charity walk

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Saint Mary's will host Light the Night, an annual walk in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Thursday, Carrie Call, director of the Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) said.



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Women's rugby team makes school history

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This year, the 17 students on Notre Dame's first-ever women's rugby club team are making school history and starting a successful program with an 84-0 win already under their belts.


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Cargill donates to ND Haiti program

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Cargill, a company that produces and markets food, agriculture and other products, donated $20,000 to Notre Dame's Haiti Program, the University announced in a press release.



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Obama addresses students

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President Barack Obama urged young people to stay involved in the political process Monday during a conference call with student journalists.


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Students create errand service

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Is it hard to find time to run errands between schoolwork, sports and clubs? Problem solved: erraNDs-4-U, a new student-run delivery service, will do the shopping for you.



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Alum competes on 'Race'

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For Notre Dame alumnus Thomas Wolfard, this season of CBS' "The Amazing Race" is especially worth watching.



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Notre Dame fans left seeing red

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Though the Stanley Cup made its way onto the field Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium, its winning luck could not rub off on the Irish as Notre Dame fell to Stanford, 37-14.


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Energy Week to raise awareness

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Students can grab free handouts and tips on energy awareness as they move through South Quad on the way to class Monday as part of Energy Week 2010.



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Wounded Warriors visit campus over weekend

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Chad Watson walked into the Oak Room above South Dining Hall last Friday evening as anyone else would. One foot after the other, each step as steady as the last. No one would guess that Watson lost his leg in Fallujah, Iraq, a few years ago when an explosive detonated under a Humvee he was driving.