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The 28th Annual Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy
British writer Bernardine Evaristo is the author of ten books and numerous writings that span the genres of fiction, verse fiction, short fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays,...
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Virtual Slow Look
Take a moment for yourself for a slow look at Emmi Whitehorse’s Pollination. We’ll use tools of mindfulness meditation as a way to approach and understand the print through a...
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Christmas at Notre Dame: The Notre Dame Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra
Happy Holidays from Notre Dame! We present the Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra’s annual performance “Christmas at Notre Dame” from the Leighton Concert Hall on campus....
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Notre Dame – Durham Christmas Lecture
Join us for an evening of festive cheer with award-winning screenwriter and novelist, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, as he delves into the evolution of the nativity play and the role it...
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Virtual Advent and Christmas Créche Calendar
Since 2014, the McGrath Institute for Church Life has partnered with the Marian Library of Dayton, Ohio, bringing to Notre Dame’s campus an exhibit of crèches, or Nativity...
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On ‘One Week in America’
Patrick Parr is the author of two books of nonfiction, both with Chicago Review Press. His first, “The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age,” was published in 2018...
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A Conversation with Two International Business Leaders
The Mendoza College of Business will present a new way of thinking about the role of business in society via the event “A Conversation with Two International Business...
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2021 Domer Dozen Honoree: Matt Conaghan ’15
Matt Conaghan ’15 was recognized as a 2021 Domer Dozen honoree for helping charities grow with the power of spare change. Conaghan spoke on campus at “My Path: Stories of...
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Accounting for Sustainability and Responsible Investing
Registration is open for the Accounting for Sustainability and Responsible Investing Conference sponsored by the Center for Accounting Research and Education at the University of...
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Tom Mendoza Presents: A Conversation with Jeff Smith
Tom Mendoza Presents is a webinar series hosted by Tom Mendoza, former president and vice chairman, NetApp, and current board director of UiPath, Varonis and Vast Data. Join Tom...
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Ten Years Hence: The End of Privacy – How Intimacy Became Data and How to Stop It
This week’s lecture in Ten Years Hence will feature Danielle Citron, Jefferson Scholars Foundation Schenck Distinguished Professor in Law at the University of Virginia School of...
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Ten Years Hence: Disinformation, China, and Beijing’s Broader Global Media Influence
This week’s lecture in Ten Years Hence will feature Sarah Cook, Research Director for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at Freedom House in Washington, D.C. Ms. Cook’s lecture is...
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The Freedom to Listen
Beyond recognizing the inherent importance of public discourse to democracy, a reckoning must be made that listening itself constitutes discourse as much as does speech — that...
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Virtual Panel: Success Stories of Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame
Members of the Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame will discuss their personal and career choices since their college years. Many are pioneers and leaders in their career paths and aim...
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Inspiring Conversations: Paul and Cindy Karos
During the fourth session of “Inspiring Conversations,” we will focus on the topic “How our shared faith has guided our life, our professions, our family and our path...
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Inspiring Conversations: Why Care? – Crafting a Leadership Grounded in Truth and Empathy
Why care? It may seem inherent to health care, but that’s not always the case. To learn more, join us for Inspiring Conversations with Dr. Adrienne Boissy, Chief Experience...
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Heart’s Desire & Social Change: Listening for Vocation with Parker Palmer
Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Parker Palmer, a world-renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. His...
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Inspiring Conversations: The American Justice System and the Future
During this session of Inspiring Conversations, we will discuss “The American Justice System and the Future” with Attorney General for the District of Columbia Karl Racine...
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Mapping Technologies for Peace and Conflict: From the Weaponization of Social Media to Digital Peacebuilding and Peacetech
This presentation will provide a survey of the best and worst impacts of technology on peace building. Beginning with an overview of how social media platforms’ profit models...
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Book Launch: The Arab Spring Abroad
Join us for a discussion of The Arab Spring Abroad: Diaspora Activism Against Authoritarian Regimes (Cambridge University Press), the new book from Kroc Institute Faculty Fellow...
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Lessons and Insights on Peace Agreement Design and Implementation: Presenting a Peace Accords Matrix Policy Briefs Series
Since the early 1990s, peace agreements have become a key tool for ending armed conflict and creating conditions for long-term sustainable peace. In addition to the challenges of...
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Virtual Flash Panel on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Join the Nanovic Institute for European Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs as they discuss the recent crisis on the border between Russia and Ukraine. Join us on...
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The Relationship with Water in São Paulo
For the final week in our Global Dialogues series, join NDI staff from the São Paulo Global Center and special guest speakers to discuss the impact of water and water...
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A New Parable for the Planet in Dublin
For Week 7 in our Global Dialogues series, join NDI staff from the Notre Dame-Newman Centre for Faith and Reason in Dublin, Ireland and special guest speaker Dr. Mark Lyons who is...
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Evidence Matters: Building Great Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships, Part II – After the Evaluation
This interactive session hosted by the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities and King County (Seattle) Metro Transit will explore the benefits of continued strong...
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hodgePOD 21: Year-End Compilation
A year-end compilation of just a few of the fun and memorable moments from our inaugural year conversations. Thank you to our listeners, the team at the Institute for Education...
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Mike Macaluso: Education, Animated.
From reflections on being the Notre Dame leprechaun to inspiring lifelong, engaged readers Dr. Michael Macaluso, faculty member of the Alliance for Catholic Education and fellow...
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Chloe Gibbs: Education, Invested.
From apple picking and pumpkin patches to community building and examining the economics of education in pursuit of better outcomes for disadvantaged children and families Dr....
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Anna Haskins: Education, Reconsidered.
From stamp collecting and favorite numbers to examining how the education system, the family, and the criminal justice system connect and interact—both preserving and mitigating...
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Luis Fraga: Education, Dedicated.
From illuminating the artistic side of a political scientist to two-way immersion and empowering and serving communities of understanding and tolerance Dr. Luis Fraga, Director of...
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The Global Significance of the Sino-Indian Rivalry
Notre Dame International Security Center Seminar Speaker Series presents The Global Significance of the Sino-Indian Rivalry. Join us on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 4:30 p.m....
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2021 Domer Dozen Honoree: Michael Hillmer ’17
Michael Hillmer ’17 was recognized as a 2021 Domer Dozen honoree for defending the nation in the cyber domain. Hillmer spoke on campus at “My Path: Stories of Inspiration from...
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Secular Left vs. Religious Right? A Discussion of Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics
American society is rapidly secularizing, a radical departure from its historically high level of religiosity. And politics is a big part of the reason. Join us for a discussion...
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The Catholic Labor Network: A Conversation with Clayton Sinyai
What do labor unions and the Church have in common? For Clayton Sinyai, the answer to that question is a countercultural emphasis on solidarity. He is the executive director of...
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‘Open your aperture’: Notre Dame Forum focuses on climate change, its moral impact and potential solutions
The University of Notre Dame opened the 2021 Notre Dame Forum on Friday (Sept. 10) with an announcement from President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., that the University has...
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Anti-Immigrant Lawmaking
Join the Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights as Robin Jacobson, professor and chair of politics and government, University of Puget Sound, and author of The New Nativism:...
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Virtual Colloquium on Thomas Aquinas and Natural Law
The Virtual Colloquium on Thomas Aquinas and Natural Law, organized by the Notre Dame Beijing Global Gateway, the Jacques Maritain Center at Notre Dame, and the Thomistic...
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Thinking about The Good Life Method in the New Year: A Fireside Chat with Professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko
How can you live “The Good Life” in 2022? Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, Notre Dame philosophy professors and co-authors of the newly released book The Good Life Method,...
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John Schoenig: Education, Inspired.
From handy super powers to the origins of school choice in America John Schoenig, ACE’s senior director of teacher formation and education policy, shares some thoughts on why...
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2020 in Hindsight: The View from December 2021
Join the Ansari Institute for this panel discussion and hear insights from academics, journalists, and faith leaders. Together, they will explore the role of faith in the national...
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Virtues & Vocations: “Pluralism and the Purpose of Higher Education”
Virtues & Vocations is a national forum hosted by the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame in collaboration with the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke...
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Racial Justice: Solidarity and the Church’s Call to Action
Gloria Purvis discusses, “Racial Justice: Solidarity and the Church’s Call to Action.” This lecture was recorded in Hesburgh Library on November 16, 2021.
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Inter-Governmental Competition in Space
Benjamin Bahney, Senior Fellow at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will join us to discuss his work on issues surrounding the integration of space and cyber with the...
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Humans vs. Asteroids: Mitigating Risk and Expanding Opportunities
Marina Brozovic, physicist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, joins us to discuss her work as a radar scientist and an orbital dynamicist...
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Asteroid Mining: A Trillion Dollar Industry for the 21st Century
Robert Jedicke, Professor of Astronomy at the University of Hawaii, will join us to discuss his current research working with Trans Astronautica Corporation to develop techniques...
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Paving a Way for the Space Revolution
Eric Thomas, MBA ’21 and Mission Manager for New Shepard, Blue Origin’s premiere reusable launch vehicle, will join us for a discussion of his experience with SpaceX’s...
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Space Threats and National Security
Lieutenant General William J. Liquori, USSF Deputy Chief of Staff for Space Operations, Strategy, Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis for the United States Space Force,...
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Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars
Retired NASA Astronaut and United States Air Force Colonel Eileen Collins joins us to discuss her roles as the first female to pilot a U.S. spacecraft with the Discovery shuttle...
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