Reunion 2024

Alumni Education Programming

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ND Perspectives: Election 2024 and the Future of Democracy in the U.S.

The 2024 presidential election looms large as many struggle to trust institutions and information vital to our American democracy. Anne Thompson ‘79, NBC News correspondent moderates our panel of experts who engage in a candid dialog about the importance of electoral integrity and media coverage to our country’s democracy. Don’t miss this lively and stimulating discussion featuring our distinguished panelists’ perspectives and participation by the audience.

Join us on Friday May 31,2024 from 10:00am-11:15am at the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Moderator:
Anne Thompson ’84,
NBC News Correspondent

Panelist:
David Campbell,
Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy; Director, Notre Dame Democracy Initiative

Panelist:
Katherin Gehl, ’88,
Author and Founder, the Campaign for Final Five Voting

Panelist:
Carlos Lozada ’93,
Opinion Columnist,
New York Times

Father Ted Said: Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame

One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known affectionately as the World War I Memorial Door. Come celebrate the spirit of this special anniversary as we honor and remember members of our Notre Dame family who gave their lives. We are mindful of the ways the simple phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” has become a rallying cry, and how the World War I Memorial Door has become an iconic place of pilgrimage and a symbol of faith, patriotism, and loyalty to all who love Notre Dame. Our speaker lineup is a shining example of the “God, Country, Notre Dame” ethos – just like Fr. Ted.

Join us on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 2:00pm-3:15pm at the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Introduction by:
Dolly Duffy ’84,
Executive Director of the Notre Dame Alumni Association

Presenter:
Rev. Austin Collins, CSC,
Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs

Presenter:
Danielle Green ’99,
Warriors Speak Spokesperson, Wounded Warriors Project

Presenter:
John Hickey, ’69,
Notre Dame Alumni Association 2023 Volunteer of the Year

Presenter:
Alex Jones, ’15,
CEO and Co-Founder at Hallow

Presenter:
Lynn Malooly ’84,
Executive Director, Water for South Sudan

Explore ND: Cultivating Champions

What does it take to be a champion? How do we develop and cultivate a championship mindset? Immerse yourself in collegiate athletics through our expert panel discussion and by partaking in unique fan experiences. Shoot a jump shot at the Rolfs Athletics Hall, revel in the legacy of former Notre Dame champions in Heritage Hall, or snap a photo at the Gug–home to Notre Dame Football’s offices and practice facilities.

Cultivating Champions: Panel Discussion

What does it take to be a champion? How do we develop and cultivate a championship mindset? Immerse yourself in collegiate athletics with our expert panel. Join us for the Cultivating Champions Panel Discussion on Friday May 31, 2024 from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Monogram Room, Joyce Hall of Athletics.

Moderator:
Sara Liebscher ’91, ’93 MBA,
Associate Vice President Regional Development

Panelist:
Jack Swarbrick, ’76,
emeritus vice president
and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics

Panelist:
Bubba Cunningham ’84, ’88 MBA,
Athletic Director at
University of North Carolina

Cultivating Champions: Heritage Hall Self-Guided Tour

Take a self-guided tour through Heritage Hall in the Joyce Center and explore the traditions of each of Notre Dame’s 26 different varsity sports teams, its national championships and its national award winners through history. Join us on Friday May 31, 2024 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm at Rolfs Athletics Hall.

Cultivating Champions: Guglielmino Athletics Complex Atrium Photo Op

Opened in 2005, the Guglielmino Athletics Complex, affectionately referred to as “The Gug” (pronounced Goog), houses the football practice-week locker rooms, coaches’ offices and meeting rooms in addition to enhanced sports medicine, strength and conditioning and weight room equipment for all Notre Dame student-athletes. Join us on Friday May 31, 2024 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm at the Atrium in the Guglielmino.

Explore ND: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Experience the new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art and its astounding collection of major works by renowned artists. Classic but contemporary, the Robert A.M. Stern-designed facility features 23 galleries and numerous site-specific commissions by internationally renowned artists such as Jenny Holzer, Maya Lin, Mimmo Paladino, Jaume Plensa, and Kiki Smith. Highlights include the outdoor Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park and the beautiful Mary Queen of Families Chapel with its ornate ceiling mosaic.

Join guided tours with experts or explore on your own as you discover one of the newest buildings on campus on Friday May 31, 2024 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm at the Raclin Murphy Musem of Art.

Workshops

Faith: All Creation Gives Praise

Through this planetarium journey, you will tour the universe guided by a dialogue between an astronomer and theologian. Soaring through space from your recliner in the Digital Visualization Theater, these experts weave religious wisdom and scientific observations in search for truth. Spend an hour immersed in the grandeur and beauty of God’s Creation, as revealed by scientific exploration. The astronomy will astound and the Scripture will inspire. Join us on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10:00am – 11:00am or from 11:30am – 12:30pm at the DVT in the Jordan Hall of Science.

**Faculty:**
**Phil Sakimoto**, Department of Astrophysics

**Faculty:**
**Leonard DeLorenzo, ‘03, ‘14 Ph.D.**, director of undergraduate studies at McGrath Institute for Church Life

Leadership: Does Your Work Matter to God?

We receive many strong and clear messages that our work matters in general, but fewer messages that this work matters from a faith perspective. To strengthen the link between Sundays and Mondays through Fridays, this seminar will ponder questions including whether and why God cares about what work we choose to do, what motivates us to do that work, how we measure success in that work, and the impact our work has on ourselves, our loved ones, and society in general. Join us on Saturday June 1, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00am in McKenna Hall, The Reyes Family Board Roam, Room 216.

**Faculty:**
**Joe Holt**, Audrey M. and James E. Jack Teaching Professor of Business Ethics, Management & Organization Dept., Mendoza College of Business

Well-Being: Living Your Best Life for Others with Mission & Meaning

What is the secret to living a healthier, more fulfilled, productive life? Unlock your full potential by harnessing the power of purpose-driven living. Anne Thompson ’79, NBC News correspondent, will moderate a panel of experts from within our own Notre Dame family to inspire you to elevate not only your own life, but also the lives of those around you. Join us on Saturday June 1, 2024 from 11:15am -12:15pm in McKenna Hall, The Reyes Family Board Roam, Room 216.