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Irish for Inclusion calls for University to amend non-discrimination clause

By Colleen Farrell · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

Two Notre Dame students, under the banner of Irish for Inclusion, are leading an initiative to change the University’s non-discrimination clause. Pablo Oropeza, a sophomore and vice president of Stanford Hall, and Dane Sherman, a junior in Siegfried Hall, have been working together to add categories to the University’s notice of non-discrimination. 

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Theology course explores marriage and love

By Kathryn Muchnick · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

Most extra credit assignments involve more schoolwork — extra readings, essays or problem sets. Tim O’Malley, director of education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and associate professor of theology, sets an extra credit assignment that deviates from the norm.

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Former Colombian president discusses climate, peace in Keough panel

By Aidan O'Malley · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

Former Colombian president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos headlined a panel on environmental protection and peacebuilding at the Keough School of Global Affairs’ Washington, D.C. office Tuesday. He and other panelists discussed the relationship between climate change and international conflict, advocating for action on environmental risks to foster peace in climate-vulnerable countries.

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Campus organizations celebrate Dia de los Muertos

By Caroline Collins · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

On Nov. 1 and 2, the streets of Mexico will brim with celebrations of Dia de los Muertos — literally meaning “Day of the Dead” — with colorful papel picado decorations, giant parade floats, face painting, mariachi bands and traditional dancing. 

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Alumni lectures on environmental ‘triple threat’

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

The “environment is a threat multiplier, whether it’s climate change, the loss of biodiversity or pollution,” said Valerie Hickey, the Kroc Institute’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, in her lecture at the Hesburgh Center for International Studies on Tuesday afternoon.

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Notre Dame alumna begins new ministry at Saint Mary’s

By Liam Price · Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022

Nicole Labadie, who became the new director of campus ministry at Saint Mary’s in October, hopes to find new ways to evangelize and accompany students on their faith journeys during their time at Saint Mary’s College She said the job combines her passions: the charisma of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, the focus of an all women’s school and the work of campus ministry.

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Students, faculty discuss experiences in Washington Program

By Kate Naessens · Monday, Oct. 31, 2022

For those looking to gain internship experience while studying off-campus, the Notre Dame Washington Program poses an exciting and unique opportunity. Open to sophomores and juniors, the program boasts alumni who have gone on to work with The Washington Post, CNN, Facebook and in Congress. 

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Author Ashley C. Ford speaks at Saint Mary’s College

By Katelyn Waldschmidt · Friday, Oct. 28, 2022

New York Times best-selling author Ashley Ford visited Saint Mary’s Thursday night for a reading of her memoir “Somebody’s Daughter,” followed by a Q&A session. In 2021, Ford published a full-length memoir about her childhood and the struggles she faced due to poverty, racism and assault. 

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Holy Cross awards new scholarships

By Peter Breen · Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022

As Holy Cross continues to see record application numbers, interim provost Michael Griffin said the College is turning toward trusted partners to foster student excellence.

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Senator Tim Scott to speak at Notre Dame

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) will visit Notre Dame on Nov. 4, the University announced. Scott will engage in a fireside conversation taking place at 11 a.m. in the Carey Auditorium in Hesburgh Library. The event will be moderated by Vincent Phillip Muñoz, a political science professor and director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government.

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Notre Dame hosts Rome Call for AI Ethics summit

By Emma Duffy · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022

Notre Dame is working with IBM and the Pontifical Academy for Life to host the Global University Summit for the Rome Call for AI Ethics. The summit, which began Wednesday, is a two-day event running through Thursday evening featuring panelists and speakers from around the world discussing ways universities can promote an ethical approach to researching and developing artificial intelligence (AI).

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