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New advertising resolution passed

 Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) worked on finishing this academic year's issues at the second to last meeting before turnover on April 1. 

Center creates programs for social research

The Center for Social Research (CSR) — located in Flanner Hall — is a new center that aims to help University faculty, students and staff of all disciplines conduct research on social questions. 

ND offers variety of campus jobs

College students are infamous for being short on change.

Professors discuss water problems

 Building infrastructure that is conducive to providing water and sanitation is crucial for living conditions of those in less developed nations, Notre Dame professors David Lodge and Molly Lipscomb said Wednesday.

Resolution set to aid Haitian students

 Student Senate passed four resolutions during its meeting Wednesday night.

Lecture educates about trauma

 Many countries embroiled in conflict are not equipped to deal with victims of trauma, a mental health specialist said Wednesday in a lecture at the Hesburgh Center for International Studies.

Lecture discusses 'occasions of grace'

With some Catholics in a state of "disenchantment and disillusionment," scholar Colleen Mary Mallon said Catholicism is currently at a crossroads.

Director of Libraries to leave the University

Director of Hesburgh Libraries Jennifer Younger will step down from her position at the end of the academic year to take a new position with the Catholic Research Resources Alliance (CRRA), the University announced Monday.

ND Physics professor participates in Hubble project

Physics Professor Peter Garnavich is part of the largest Hubble telescope project undertaken to date, allowing him to examine distant galaxies and far-away supernovae.

NDSP reports pair of sexual assaults

Triathalon Club sparks interest

Although its founders encountered a few obstacles throughout the club approval process, the Notre Dame Triathlon Club had a good year, said junior Karl Kingery, co-president of the newly formed club.

Sophomore directed FFA

Most Notre Dame students spend the academic year on campus studying, attending athletic events and socializing with their friends — unless the student is Paul Moya. The sophomore spent 2009 traveling across the country, speaking to thousands at leadership conferences and rubbing shoulders with government officials and corporate titans such as Bill Ford of Ford Motor Company.

Council approves new Student Union Board

Council of Representatives (COR) discussed the four resolutions passed in the March 18 Student Senate meeting and approved new Student Union Board leaders at its meeting Tuesday night.

Border Angels founder draws large audience

 A large crowd gathered to hear Enrique Morones, activist and founder of the non-profit organization Border Angels, examine human rights Tuesday at Vander Vennet Theatre at Saint Mary's.

SMC elects class officers

Results are in, and the new leadership for the 2010-11 class boards at Saint Mary's has been chosen.

Alumna advises career flexibility

The ability to adjust to a variety of opportunities is important when searching for a job, a Saint Mary's alumna and human resources executive said Monday.

Students, staff react to passing of health care bill

Notre Dame College Democrats celebrated a long-awaited victory Sunday after spending months making more than 6,000 phone calls to area residents, asking them to express their support to health care reform to Rep. Joe Donnelly, a Democrat.

Saint Mary's promotes immigration awareness

Saint Mary's La Fuerza, a club representing Latina culture on campus, is holding Action week in order "to create awareness about the realities of immigration in the U.S.," said club vice president Brianda Salas, a sophomore.

Healthy vending available

Notre Dame students and staff looking for healthier on-the-go snack options now have to look no further than the nearest vending machines.

Third annual festival recognizes, celebrates female authors

The third annual Women Writers Festival will help counter the trend of celebrating male authors and give recognition to their female counterparts, Valerie Sayers, a professor of English, said.