Earth Day
Five Years of Pope Francis’ Papacy: Panel Discussion on Geopolitical, Ecumenical, and Cultural Perspectives
At the end of Pope Francis’ first five years in the papacy, this panel evaluates how he is calling the Church to encounter a deeper human experience by valuing diversity through...
watch videoResearchers Uncover Most Complex Mineral on Earth
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that the complexity of a uranium-based mineral, dubbed ewingite, is nearly twice as high as the previous most complex mineral....
Read ArticleAs Climate Changes, so Could the Genes of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
The reality of climate change poses a significant threat to global biodiversity. As temperatures rise, the survival of individual species will ultimately depend on their ability...
Read ArticleHealthy Architecture
In this episode, Kim Rollings from the School of Architecture discusses her work aimed at creating healthier built environments.
watch videoWater, Energy & 21st Century Solutions
This lecture is given by Jon Freedman, Vice President, Global Partnerships, Government Affairs. Freedman is based in Washington, DC, where he leads global partnerships and...
watch videoWind, Solar and Storage: A perspective from the Global Leader in Renewables
This lecture features Mike O’Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Development, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the nation’s leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable...
watch videoTen Years Hence 2017: Professor Frank Incopera
Professor Frank Incropera, H. Clifford and Evelyn A. Brosey Professor Emeritus and Matthew H. McCloskey Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering at the University of Notre...
watch videoIntegral Ecology: Pope Francis, Ethical Pluralism, and the Planet
This 2015 Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C. lecture features Christiana Zenner, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology, science and ethics in the Department of Theology at Fordham...
watch videoA Conversation with Cardinal Rodríguez: Thoughts on Laudato Si and the Synod
The Center for Social Concerns’ annual theme for 2015–16 was the “Care of All Creation,” connecting to the publication of Laudato Si. In January 2016, Cardinal Oscar...
watch videoThe Costs and Benefits of Reducing Carbon Emissions
Richard A. Jensen, Gilbert F. Shafer Professor of Economics from the University of Notre Dame delivered the annual Hesburgh Lecture Series at Public Policy Institute at...
watch videoFighting for Clean Water
When toxins from algal blooms contaminated Toledo, Ohio’s water supply in 2014, residents found themselves in the midst of a drinking water crisis. Spanning from Lake Erie to...
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