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Filming the Birth of the Spanish Language
Listen in to part two of a conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the...
Natural Rights at the Founding
Grasp the profound origins of American liberty. Jud Campbell, professor of law and the Helen L. Crocker Faculty Scholar...
Poets & Art with Adela Najarro
How does the intersection of literary performance and visual arts foster a shared sense of heritage? Sustain your...
The Computer Science Domain in the AI Revolution
Witness the fundamental evolution of computer science through the eyes of Computer Science and Engineering assistant...
Gaza’s Christian Community
Avraham Burg speaks with Dr. Georg Röwekamp, theologian and historian of the Christian community in the Holy Land,...
10 Lessons for Building Government and Research Partnerships That Matter
Bridge the gap between social service leadership and rigorous scientific research to move people out of poverty...
Everyday Holiness: Tami Schmitz
Listen as Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of...
Bishop Andrew Cozzens
Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the bishop of Crookston, Minnesota. Listen in for a discussion of his background and the...
Native American Perspectives on Human Dignity
What perspectives do Native American traditions bring to the notion of integral human development? How might such...
SheLeads4Peace Summer School
Every year, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosts the SheLeads4Peace Summer School, a...
Federalism and the Decline of Natural Rights
Stand at a crossroads of constitutional history, where ancient natural rights meet modern legal power. Immerse yourself...
Everyday Holiness: Dr. Carol Latronica ’77
Listen as Dr. Carol Latronica ’77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student...
Answering Notre Dame’s Call
Lily Joy Santos ’28 and Giovanni Nasello ’27 are much more than just voices in your voicemail. As student callers...
The Creative Process
Discover a space where art meets faith, and beauty becomes an open door to wonder. Listen in on a conversation with...
Architecture and the European City
Modernist “dissolution” has atomized the urban fabric. Architect Christoph Mäckler proposes a return to the...
The Legacy of Natural Rights
Sift through the foundational ideas of the American project as you weigh the enduring power of natural rights. Jud...
Obstacles to Moral Action
Explore how Thomas Aquinas transforms 13th-century ethics into a blueprint for modern life. Join elite scholars as they...
Religious Pluralism
Under the conditions of globalization, more religious people than ever find themselves in close contact with members of...
The Jewishness of the New Testament
This episode we welcome a distinguished New Testament scholar, Amy-Jill Levine, who is the world expert on the...
Behind the Folds: The Mathematics of Origami
Origami combines art and science to transform a flat sheet of paper into a 3-dimensional sculpture. This presentation...
The Nature and Causes of Wealth
Grasp the fundamental mechanics behind global prosperity. Navigate the intellectual landscape of 1776 to witness how...
Justice, Beneficence, and the “Well-Governed Society”
How do individual actions harmonize to produce widespread prosperity? Master the essential principles of societal...
Discussing Donkeys in Lion-suits
Listen in to a chat with Dr. Emily Mahan ’21 M.A., ’22 Ph.D., who received her Ph.D. from Notre Dame’s Medieval...
Connecting Coursework to Life Through Community-Based Learning and VR
Among the most fundamental promises education makes is this: What you learn here, on campus, will help you when...
Everyday Holiness: Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, ’10 M.Div.
Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God’s calling in life through the beauty of...
Downsides of Markets
Grasp the profound intersection of liberty and human flourishing by navigating the tension between economic prosperity...
Everyday Holiness: Dr. Jim O’Connell ’70
Walk the streets of Boston with Dr. Jim O’Connell as he describes his long path to a medical career and the...
Everyday Holiness: Nan Tulchinsky
Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball, as she...
Everyday Holiness: Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, ’79
Listen to Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as he shares his path towards religious life and...
Touring Through Centuries of Philosophy
Listen in to a chat with Dr. Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy in Late Antiquity and in the Islamic World at the...
Everyday Holiness: Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J.
Listen to Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life...