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Cultivating Purpose
Anna Moreland, Chair and Director of the Villanova University Honors Program, and Thomas W. Smith, Dean of the School...
Fr. Bob Dowd: Education, Bridged.
A funny thing happened on the way to creating this podcast with Fr. Bob… When we first went to record this episode,...
Reflecting on the 2024 Election: How We Got Here and What to Watch for in the Days Ahead
Listen in to conversations between scholars, activists, faith leaders, and political strategists at this perilous...
Reconceptualizing the British Empire
Join us virtually from Jenkins-Nanovic Halls for a seminar by Steven Pincus on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 4:30...
Heart’s Desire & heart’s desire
Fr. Dan and Richard explore the differences of the Heart’s Desire and the heart’s desires. They also discuss the...
Nuclear Weapons and International Law 2025: Nuclear Risks through a Legal Lens
Thursday, 01/30/2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET – This virtual conference will take a fresh look at risks posed by nuclear...
They Tell Me of a Home
In May of 2021, The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir released They Tell Me of a Home, an album created in...
Why Notre Dame students call her Dr. Mom
Notre Dame has long been known for its support of students from diverse backgrounds, from immigrant communities in the...
Before the Building: Ideas behind the designs
Where does a successful architect find the seeds of their ideas? Join us for a glimpse into the thought processes that...
Everyday Holiness: Deacon Mel & Ann Tardy
“When the Church addresses those things, people feel like they’re welcome, that the Church is relevant. When the...
Haunting as Inheritance
A conversation about belonging, place, and displacement that will take us on a tour de force from Cairo to the Sonoran...
Gratitude & Grace
Fr. Dan and Richard discuss the importance and practice of gratitude and grace. Integrations We all have people that...
How the arts become a unifying force with Ted Barron
In our most difficult and divisive times, we turn to the arts to find beauty and connection through our shared...
Freedom & Conversion
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of freedom, conversion, and Groundhog Day. Integration Cultivating...
Matt Kloser: Education, Discovered.
From banter, bits, and doing it all for the music and the fans, to the animating power of STEM education as a force for...
Why Notre Dame invests in the South Bend community with Shannon Cullinan ’93
Join Shannon Cullinan ’93, executive vice president, as he sheds light on residential life and its importance to the...
Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP
Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how...
Discernment & Decision Making
Fr. Dan and Richard discuss discernment, decision making, and how we can make wise decisions. Integrations What should...
From NCAA champion to head coach: how Niele Ivey etched her name in history
Join Niele Ivey as she discusses her journey to become the Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Women’s Basketball...
Biography & Autobiography
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of biography and storytelling. At the end of the day, are we living...
Alec Torigian: Education, Shepherded.
From Fr. Ted Hesburgh hand-in-hand with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to providing radical accompaniment, opportunity, and...
Doug Marsh on the Notre Dame Campus Plan
If you’ve visited Notre Dame’s campus in recent years, chances are you’ve encountered the telltale signs of...
Everyday Holiness: Sister Ann Astell
“God doesn’t change. God is always there—he’s our anchor. To have faith is to participate in this victory, and...
Fear & Flow
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties and importance of facing fear and anxiety. Integration We all have...
Insights on Leadership from John Veihmeyer
For John Veihmeyer, Chair of the Notre Dame Board of Trustees, the most moving moment of the recent inauguration of...
Loneliness & Community
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and...
Kati Macaluso: Education, Devoted.
From the Grotto and St. Bernadette to Breen-Phillips Hall and Coach Leahy, envisioning a future for Catholic schools...
Cry of the Poor & Justice
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart’s...
When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens
Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...
Kinship & Accompaniment
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it,...
Andrea Christensen: Education, Motivated.
From coffee ice cream and hoagies, submarines, or po’boys, to how designing instruction that optimizes motivation...
Death & Redemption
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr....
Meaning & Mission
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling....
Fr. Joe Carey: Education, Treasured.
From handmade Father’s Day gifts and the origin stories of “Cup of Joe” and FJ’s cookies, to the fine art of...
The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access
Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...
The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins
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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation
Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...
Kate Schuenke-Lucien: Education, Accompanied.
From summertime foods, frisbees, and exploring Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, to the transformational power of...
Taylor Kelly: Education, Joy-filled.
From following in Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s clarinet playing footsteps, to leading others in the mission to educate...
Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.
From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...
Will Newkirk: Education, Affirmed.
From jack-o-lantern tales and top-o-the-chart treats, to the authentic power of truth and healing in the Indigenous...
Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.
From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming...
