Reunion 2025

Notre Dame Reunion showcases the scholarship and thought-leadership that is part of Notre Dame Reunion weekends. Speakers include Notre Dame faculty and alumni, and topics range from the academic to the anecdotal.

2025 Programs Include:

ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals
Fr. Ted Said: Bridge Builders
Explore ND: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Explore ND: Crucifixes from Around the World
Faith or Reason? Nope! Faith AND Reason
ND Network for Life: Value & Impact 2.0
Future-proof Your Career
Finding Friendship

ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals

The country’s leaders are governing from the White House and Congress to state capitals. How are they progressing six months post-inauguration as they do the people’s business? Our experts discuss key legislation, policy direction, implementation, and more.

Join us on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:15am at the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Full speaker list to be announced.

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

Moderated by: Mary Thompson ’85, Managing Director for G100 BoardExcellence, Former Journalist for CNBC and Bloomberg Radio and Television

Mary Gallagher, Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, Non-resident senior fellow at the John L Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution

**Brian P. McKeon** **’85**, Former United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources

**Vincent Phillip Muñoz**, Director, Tocqueville Professor of Political Science, Concurrent Associate Professor of Law, Founding Director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government, University of Notre Dame

Father Ted Said: Bridge Builders

Around the world, many observers are concerned about losing a sense of community as fewer and fewer people feel a responsibility to care for others. With a growing and often welcome emphasis on individual rights and freedoms, how should we—individually and collectively—think about our responsibilities to one another? In a world where ideological and cultural divisions seem to have deepened and caused terrible suffering, we are called to build bridges between people to face the challenges of our times. Be inspired by our speaker lineup of alumni and faculty who are bridge builders in a fractured world – just like Fr. Ted.

Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 2:00pm – 3:15pm at Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Full speaker list to be announced.

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

Hosted by: Rev. Austin I. Collins, C.S.C. ’77, Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs, University of Notre Dame

Elizabeth (Betsy) Bohlen ’90, Chief Operating Officer, Archdiocese of Chicago

**David Go** **’01**, Vice President and Associate Provost for Academic Strategy, University of Notre Dame

John Scully ’80, Founder and Consultant, Scully Consulting LLC, and Co-writer and -producer of “Here Come the Irish”

**Edward Hahnenberg** **’95, ’97 M.A, ’02** **Ph.D**, Author of *Theodore Hesburgh, CSC: Bridge Builder* (2020), Breen Chair in Catholic Theology, Chair of the Department of Theology & Religious Studies and Director of the Tuohy Center for Interreligious Understanding, John Carroll University

**Tracy Kijewski-Correa** **’97, ’00 M.S., ’03 Ph.D**, William J. Pulte Director, Pulte Institute for Global Development; Professor of Engineering and Global Affairs; Academic Director, Integration Lab, University of Notre Dame

Explore ND: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Dive into the treasure trove of major works by renowned artists you will find at the new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join us in the third floor art studio to decorate your own art meditation journal, then meet Museum Director Joseph Becherer and his team of curators for “behind the scenes” strolls through the main galleries as you discover the classic yet contemporary the Robert A.M. Stern-designed building featuring 23 galleries; numerous site-specific commissions by internationally celebrated artists such as Jenny Holzer, Maya Lin, Mimmo Paladino, Jaume Plensa, and Kiki Smith; the outdoor Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park; and the ornate Mary Queen of Families Chapel.

Explore at your own pace on Friday May 30, 2025 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.

Joseph Becherer, Director & Curator of Sculpture, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame

Explore ND: Crucifixes from Around the World

The crucifix is a powerful symbol of suffering, sacrifice, love, hope, and redemption. You are invited to learn about the University’s unique crucifix collection directly from the curators. They will share their fascinating stories selecting these religious artifacts from different continents and cultures. To heighten the experience, Rev. Collins and Mark Roche will take us on a walking tour after their presentation. During the weekend, you are able to enjoy a self-guided tour using the mobile app. Here is your opportunity to get up close and personal views of these exquisite pieces on display across campus.

Join us for a presentation with experts followed by a guided tour on Friday May 30, 2025 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at McKenna Hall 205-207.

The presentation will take place from 1:30 – 2:15pm
The guided tour will be from 2:15 – 3:00pm

On this tour there are 10 selected crucifixes chosen especially for Reunion. To view the tour digitally, please follow the following instructions: Download and open the ND Mobile app, select Campus Tours, and then select Crucifix Tours. To view a pdf copy of the tour, please click on this link.

**Mark Roche**, Rev. Edmund Joyce, C.S.C. Professor of German Language and Literature, Concurrent Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame

**Rev. Austin I. Collins, C.S.C.** **’77**, Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs, University of Notre Dame

Faith or Reason? Nope! Faith AND Reason

If you’ve ever struggled with the relationship between science and faith, this is your chance to get it answered by the experts! From AI and space to the Care for Our Common Home, faith and reason can not only coexist within each of us, but both can serve as a foundation for how we understand our world.

Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am at McKenna Hall 215.

**Heather Foucault-Camm**, **PGCE, M.Sc. ’23 M.A.**, Program Director, Science & Religion Initiative, University of Notre Dame

**Christopher Baglow**, **Ph.D.**, Academic Director, Science & Religion Initiative; Professor of the Practice, Theology, University of Notre Dame

ND Network for Life: Value & Impact 2.0

For 25 years, these fellow alumni have stayed connected to Notre Dame — whether through business ventures, leadership service to the university, sporting events, and social connections. Their stories illustrate the value and reach of the global Notre Dame network. Join the conversation to spark inspiration and practical ideas for renewing your own connection to the University and enriching both your life and the broader Notre Dame Family. Facilitated by Tina Villalobos Mitiguy ‘00 MBA, Carol D. Anderson ’00 MBA, MAcc, John Casserly ’00 MBA, and Sucheth Davuluri ‘00 MBA.

A brief demo of IrishCompass, the official Notre Dame online professional community for networking, coaching, mentoring, job exploration, and more, is included and will be presented by Juliana Newbill ’02.

Join us on Saturday May 31, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am at McKenna Hall 216.

**Moderator: Tina Villalobos Mitiguy ‘00 MBA**, Workplace Culture Evaluator, Great Place To Work Institute

**Carol D. Anderson, ’00 MBA, MAcc**, Managing Partner/Principal Consultant, Anderson Finance Consulting, llc

**John Casserly ’00 MBA**, Owner, 41 North Builders

**Sucheth Davuluri ‘00 MBA**, Vice Chairman of the Board and CEO, Neuland Laboratories Limited

**Juliana Newbill ’02**, IrishCompass Program Manager, Alumni Association, University of Notre Dame

Future-proof Your Career: The AI Advantage

We are in a fast-changing marketplace with the bombardment of technological innovation and economic changes. Our experts will share their research-backed insights into how AI and technology will affect the future of work and the employability of individuals. Uncover strategies to keep your competitive advantage while evaluating opportunities and organizations that align with your values. Come with your questions!

Join us on Saturday May 31, 2025 from 11:30am – 12:30pm at McKenna Hall 215.

**John Behrens** **’83**, Professor of the Practice and Director, Technology and Digital Studies Program; Director, College of Arts & Letters Office of Digital Strategy, University of Notre Dame

**Kay Wigton McBrearty** **’85**, CEO Waterville Partners, Career Coach, Consultant, Talent Maximizer, Career Coach for Notre Dame Alumni

Finding Friendship

Explore friendship in the era of social media. Friendship can seem harder–and maybe weirder–than ever, science tells us there is an inextricable link between friendship and our well-being. Uncover the ways to create and cultivate the life-giving friendships we all need to thrive.

Join us on Saturday May 31, 2025 from 11:30am -12:30pm at McKenna Hall 216.