Health and Society

From timely issues of public health and caregiving, to the fight for social justice, listen to experts from the University weigh in on the historical impacts and present and future consequences of the topics that matter most to us all.

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Raising Resilient Children

Seasons of Change: Support & Care for Yourself & Others

Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary Podcast

Explore Health and Society

‘It’s up to you’: Social scientist Robert Putnam on democracy

04:00 PM ET Wed., Feb. 21, 2024

Black Domers: Blazing Trails in 21st Century Business & Entrepreneurship

07:00 PM ET Thu., Feb. 15, 2024

Raising Resilient Children: Pathways out of Poverty

12:00 PM ET Wed., Feb. 14, 2024

Center for Literacy Education – University of Notre Dame

You’re an Anointed Teacher, Part 1: The Game Plan!

Black Domers: The Future of Social Justice

07:00 PM ET Thu., Feb. 08, 2024

The Danger of Racial Colorblindess

12:00 PM ET Mon., Feb. 05, 2024

Black Domers: Past, Present, and Future

07:00 PM ET Thu., Feb. 01, 2024

Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary Podcast: Civil Rights and the Military

08:00 AM ET Mon., Jan. 29, 2024

WAVES: Connecting Analysis and Design through STEM and Musical Performance

Addiction and Recovery: Accompaniment Toward Wholeness and Healing

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jan. 22, 2024

Roosevelt Montas on Freedom, Citizenship & Liberal Learning

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jan. 22, 2024

Upcoming Events

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Discernment & Decision Making

Fr. Dan and Richard discuss discernment, decision making, and how we can make wise decisions. Integrations What should...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 10, 2025

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New Light on the Victor Emmanuel II Monument

The Vittoriano Monument, honoring Victor Emmanuel II, stands as a pivotal piece in the evolution of Roman architecture...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Mar. 12, 2025

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Improving Community Outcomes

Listen in to a conversation among researchers, practitioners, and community partners on how they engaged in deep...

03:00 PM ET Thu., Mar. 13, 2025

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Domer Caregiver Stories

Listen in to a conversation with LisaMarie Collins ‘07 J.D., Ray Fraser ‘19 MBA, Black Alumni Board Student...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 14, 2025

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From NCAA champion to head coach: how Niele Ivey etched her name in history

Join Niele Ivey as she discusses her journey to become the Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Women’s Basketball...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 17, 2025

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Jerusalem TalksND: Professor Mouna Maroun

In this episode of Jerusalem TalksND, Avraham (Avrum) Burg sits with Prof. Mouna Maroun, who serves as Rector at the...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Mar. 18, 2025

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Big Data, Little Women

Some literary scholars are using computer programs to “read” huge collections of texts and draw out patterns. What...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Mar. 19, 2025

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Chart Your Venture

What’s your entrepreneurial path? Entrepreneurship expert Professor Michael Morris breaks down four venture types...

06:30 PM ET Wed., Mar. 19, 2025

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Biography & Autobiography

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of biography and storytelling. At the end of the day, are we living...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 24, 2025

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The Church and Islam through the Centuries

What are the high points and low points of the relationship between Islam and Christianity through the centuries? What...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Mar. 26, 2025

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Alec Torigian: Education, Shepherded.

From Fr. Ted Hesburgh hand-in-hand with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to providing radical accompaniment, opportunity, and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 28, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Ann Astell

“God doesn’t change. God is always there—he’s our anchor. To have faith is to participate in this victory, and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 04, 2025

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Fear & Flow

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties and importance of facing fear and anxiety. Integration We all have...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 07, 2025

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Doug Marsh on the Notre Dame Campus Plan

If you’ve visited Notre Dame’s campus in recent years, chances are you’ve encountered the telltale signs of...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 14, 2025

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Loneliness & Community

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 21, 2025

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Insights on Leadership from John Veihmeyer

For John Veihmeyer, Chair of the Notre Dame Board of Trustees, the most moving moment of the recent inauguration of...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 28, 2025

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Kati Macaluso: Education, Devoted.

From the Grotto and St. Bernadette to Breen-Phillips Hall and Coach Leahy, envisioning a future for Catholic schools...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 29, 2025

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The One God in Islam and Christianity

Christians and Muslims believe in a God who created the universe, who loves them, and guides them. Yet there are...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Apr. 30, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP

Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 02, 2025

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Cry of the Poor & Justice

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart’s...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 05, 2025

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When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens

Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 12, 2025

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Church in the Holy Land

While the other events in this series have focused on Muslim-Christian relations and the common roots of Christianity...

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 14, 2025

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Kinship & Accompaniment

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it,...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 19, 2025

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Andrea Christensen: Education, Motivated.

From coffee ice cream and hoagies, submarines, or po’boys, to how designing instruction that optimizes motivation...

12:00 PM ET Thu., May. 29, 2025

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Death & Redemption

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 02, 2025

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Why Notre Dame invests in the South Bend community with Shannon Cullinan ’93

Join Shannon Cullinan ’93, executive vice president, as he sheds light on residential life and its importance to the...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 09, 2025

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Meaning & Mission

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

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Fr. Joe Carey: Education, Treasured.

From handmade Father’s Day gifts and the origin stories of “Cup of Joe” and FJ’s cookies, to the fine art of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jun. 26, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access

Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 30, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins

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12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 14, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation

Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 28, 2025

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Kate Schuenke-Lucien: Education, Accompanied.

From summertime foods, frisbees, and exploring Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, to the transformational power of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 31, 2025

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Taylor Kelly: Education, Joy-filled.

From following in Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s clarinet playing footsteps, to leading others in the mission to educate...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Aug. 28, 2025

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Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.

From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 26, 2025

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Will Newkirk: Education, Affirmed.

From jack-o-lantern tales and top-o-the-chart treats, to the authentic power of truth and healing in the Indigenous...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Oct. 30, 2025

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Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.

From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 24, 2025

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