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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...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Dec. 11, 2024
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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...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Dec. 03, 2024
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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...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 25, 2024
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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...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Nov. 19, 2024
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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...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Nov. 12, 2024
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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...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Nov. 05, 2024
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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...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Oct. 29, 2024
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Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring

Honoring the legacy of legendary University of Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., the 2024-25 Notre Dame Forum hosted “Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Feb. 25, 2025
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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...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Oct. 22, 2024
Leadership

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...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Oct. 15, 2024
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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...

Law and Politics

Forum 24-25: 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...