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Theology professor advises at Vatican

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Notre Dame Theologian Fr. Daniel Groody said he was "moved to learn about the ways the Church is trying to create solutions for migrants" when he participated in a congress on the subject this past week at the Vatican.

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ND professor examines Kristallnacht tragedy

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Dr. Ernesto Verdeja, assistant professor of Political Science and Peace Studies at Notre Dame, visited Saint Mary's College last night to give a lecture in commemoration of Kristallnacht, an event which marked the beginning of the systematic persecution of the Jewish people in Germany and other parts of Europe. This week marks the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht, a German word that translates to "the night of the broken glass."

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Interest in job shadowing doubles

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

The Notre Dame Job Shadow Program, offered through the Career Center, nearly doubled the number of applicants it received since last year, according to career counselor Bridget Kibbe. 

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SMC club honors veterans

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

In recognition of Veterans Day yesterday, the Saint Mary's Social Work Club put up an informational booth to raise awareness about the men and women who currently serve and have previously served our country.

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CSC adds Bangladesh summer service program

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

The orginal version of this article misidentified Mark Weber as the producer of the film "Strong Bodies Fight: Rough Cut." Weber is the co-producer. The Observer regrets this error.

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Student-rector relations discussed

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

At its weekly meeting Wednesday night, Student Senate discussed how to foster the relationships between students and their dormitory rectors and rectresses.

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EMBA program ranks 20th

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

The Executive MBA program (EMBA) of the Mendoza College of Business ranked 20th in the BusinessWeek biennial survey of the world's top 25 executive programs, and the Executive Education certificate programs ranked 19th in a separate survey by the magazine.

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Major General discusses nuclear disarmament

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

To say the modern world is dangerously complex would be a severe understatement, and the recognition of the true threat of nuclear weapons makes the issue critical to international security, Major General William F. Burns said Tuesday.

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SMC play depicts women's struggles

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

"When we think about women and Islam, the first thing that comes to mind is what media has traditionally portrayed — images of oppression. However, these images never address the diversity within the Muslim population nor their different experiences," Larisa Olin Ortiz, director of Multicultural Services, said. "Prejudice gets in the way of building authentic relationships across difference and unfortunately these stereotypical images contribute to cultural misunderstandings."

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Peer group offers help with ResLife

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Comprised of students living in the residence halls and with no affiliation to the University's administration, the Judicial Council's Peer Advocacy Division has been working to improve the disciplinary process on campus, according to its officers.

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Video arcade in LaFun to be renovated

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

In an effort to use space in LaFortune more efficiently, the Student Activities Office is working with the Council of Representatives (COR) and the student body to renovate the video arcade space in the basement of the building. 

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Local business leader speaks at Saint Mary's

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Business leaders must be passionate to realize their potential and they should be guided by Christian values, Perry Watson, the owner of Lexus of Mishawaka, said Tuesday during a seminar hosted by the Saint Mary's Class of 2013 Board at 7 p.m. in Stapleton Lounge.

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ND club to hold charity denim sale

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

The newly formed Friends of the Orphans (FOTO) club at Notre Dame is sponsoring its first annual Charity Denim fundraiser Tuesday to aid in providing health care to a Honduran orphanage.

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Students, profs react to health care bill

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

The House of Representatives passed a health care bill Saturday night, but when it reaches the Senate, the bill will likely take a long time to be resolved, said David Campbell, professor of political science.

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Both campuses give H1N1 shots

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College have received a limited number of the H1N1 vaccine for the students, faculty and staff determined to be at high risk for contracting the virus. The St. Joseph County Health Department gave Notre Dame about 500 doses of the vaccine Thursday, Director of Health Services Ann Kleva said. University Health Services distributed about 200 of the doses Friday.

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Journalists discuss state of media

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Journalism's current challenge isn't saving print newspapers. The challenge is maintaining high standards in emerging new media forms, visiting journalists said Monday.

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