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Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Observer

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The Observer

Emil Hofman on Fr. Hesburgh

In 1974, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C. organized a meeting of high-level Notre Dame administrators (provost, vice presidents and deans). The meeting was to be held at the Notre Dame property in Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin. Because the property is a beautiful wooded estate studded with many small lakes and ponds, it is readily recognized as an ideal place for families to combine University business meetings with vacation fun.