Notre Dame Forum
Since 2005, the Notre Dame Forum has featured talks on issues of importance to the University, the nation, and the larger world, including globalization, the role of presidential debates, immigration, sustainability, and the place of faith in a pluralistic society.
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Peaceful Co-Existence Among Israelis and Palestinians: Vision for a Shared Future
Join us for a conversation among Israelis, Palestinians, and others who care deeply about the region and seek to break through the status quo and overcome division and...
One Year after October 7: Historical Backdrop and Future Prospects
Listen in to conversation from a multi-lens perspective on the lead-up to the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, and the Israeli response in Gaza. Only four years earlier, The...
A Legacy of Giving Back
Philanthropist and environmentalist David Rockefeller Jr. spoke with Jack Brennan, retired CEO and chair of Vanguard and a member of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees, on his...
The Perils of U.S. Isolationism: A Fireside Chat with Sec. Condoleezza Rice
In a recent Foreign Affairs article, the 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ’75 MA outlined the perils of choosing isolationism for both the United States and the global...
Advancing Peace in a Fractured World
Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Ambassador Joe Donnelly, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican and Former U.S. Senator, speak on...
Business as a Global Force for Good
Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO, and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact speaks on Business as a Global Force for Good in conversation with...
The Presidency, the 2024 Campaign and the Future of American Democracy: A Debate
This matchup promises an animated debate on a range of current political, legal, and constitutional issues facing the nation yet distinctive for its civility and civil engagement...
American Democracy and the 2024 Election
Join us for an insightful and dynamic panel discussion on the upcoming 2024 US election, featuring prominent voices in journalism and politics. This event will offer diverse...
The Future of Responsible Tech
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM speaks on The Future of Responsible Tech, in conversation with John Veihmeyer, former Global Chairman of KPMG International and Chair of...
Fr. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. Convocation Address
Fr. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. is the fourth person to serve as president in the last 70 years. Father Dowd’s Presidential Inauguration is just the third in Notre Dame’s 182-year...
Forum 23-24: 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...
Safeguarding Democracy in an Era of AI and Digital Disinformation: A Conversation with Maria Ressa
In this lecture and the conversation that follows, Maria Ressa will explore key challenges facing international information ecosystems and global democracy. She will discuss the...