tag:issa.nd.edu,2005:/news-stories/newsInternational Student and Scholar Affairs | News2024-02-09T07:52:00-05:00tag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1603142024-02-09T07:52:00-05:002024-03-01T07:56:33-05:00Faculty, staff, students, and alumni welcome the Year of the Dragon<p>Expand your understanding of Lunar New Year with a fun toolkit as well as events on campus and in the community.</p><figure class="image image-right"><img src="https://diversity.nd.edu/assets/557705/lunar_new_year.jpg" alt="Lunar New Year" width="600" height="532"></figure>
<p>Around the world, people will gather this weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon. The Notre Dame community has already begun its Lunar New Year celebrations and will continue to observe the holiday in the coming days. In 2024, the Lunar New Year Festival begins on February 10 and culminates with the Lantern Festival on February 24.</p>
<p>Lunar New Year, also known as the SpringFestival, is observed in many Asian countries starting with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ending 15 days later on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, which is traditionally marked with a Lantern Festival. Lanterns symbolize driving out darkness and bringing hope to the coming year.</p>
<p><a href="https://diversity.nd.edu/assets/557706/apand_lunar_new_year_2024_toolkit.pdf">Learn more about this globally recognized celebration with a helpful toolkit</a> from the Asian Pacific Alumni of Notre Dame. You’ll find a brief history of Lunar New Year, fun facts, ways to celebrate, and recipes to try. You can also <a href="https://diversity.nd.edu/our-stories/notre-dame-beijing-and-hong-kong-staff-reflect-on-the-lunar-new-year/">read reflections from Notre Dame Beijing and Notre Dame Hong Kong colleagues about the holiday</a>.</p>
<p>Notre Dame faculty, staff and students will recognize Lunar New Year this weekend in a variety of ways, including:</p>
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<p>February 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (905 Portage Avenue, South Bend): The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies is cosponsoring a <a href="https://asia.nd.edu/events/2024/02/10/year-of-the-dragon-community-celebration/">family-friendly, inclusive Lunar New Year celebration at The Portage Collective</a>, a group of local South Bend makers & small businesses in the Near Northwest Neighborhood.</p>
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<p>February 10, 7 p.m. (Washington Hall): The Vietnamese Student Association will host its <a href="https://cslc.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2024/02/10/vietnamese-student-association-annual-cultural-show-in-celebration-of-the-lunar-new-year/">annual cultural show</a> in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Tickets are sold for $5 at the LaFortune Student Center and at $7 at the door.</p>
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<p>February 11 (Trafalgar Square, London): Students are invited to explore the London Chinese New Year Parade and Festival, which includes martial arts displays, traditional dances, Chinese pop performances, arts and crafts, street food, and fireworks.</p>
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<p>Additional events were held preceding the holiday in an effort to bring the Asian community of Notre Dame together and share Lunar New Year traditions with others in the Notre Dame family.</p>
<p>At the CUPPA (Connection, Understanding, Perspectives, Play, and Accompaniment): South Korea event—sponsored by International Student and Scholar Affairs, the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, and the East Asian Languages and Cultures’ Korea program—attendees were invited to enjoy Korean tea and snack, and take part in Korean traditional quizzes and games. They also made traditional Korean paper lanterns. Lanterns are used in Lunar New Year celebrations to symbolize driving out darkness and bringing hope to the coming year. </p>
<p>The Asian Pacific Alumni Board, YoungND, the Native American Alumni of ND, the ND Club of Los Angeles, and the ND Club of Orange County hosted a virtual Lunar New Year event, “Year of the Dragon Trivia Throwdown.” Members of the Notre Dame Family from far and wide were encouraged to order their favorite Chinese food, relax, and join together for a night of Lunar New Year-themed trivia. Notre DAme alumnus and Asian Pacific Alumni Board Member Tricia Baumer '99, '01 M.Ed., '09 M.EdL., shared fun facts about the holiday.</p>
<p>Fore more about the holiday, please see the following resources:</p>
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<p><a href="https://apnews.com/article/lunar-new-year-asian-american-chinese-dragon-19193a1cef494e2fea5416b0316aa58b">What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?</a> (AP News)</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/lunar-new-year-2024-illustrated-guide-intl-hnk/index.html">Enter the Year of the Dragon: A 2024 guide to Lunar New Year</a> (CNN)</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/02/09/lunar-new-year-celebrate-tet-vietnam/72333343007/">On Lunar New Year, what celebrating the Vietnamese Tet holiday has taught me</a> (USA Today)</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/chinese-cake-signifies-good-luck-151511556.html">The Chinese Cake That Signifies Good Luck For The Lunar New Year</a> (Yahoo)</p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Cidni Sanders</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://diversity.nd.edu/our-stories/faculty-staff-students-and-alumni-welcome-the-year-of-the-dragon/">diversity.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">February 09, 2024</span>.</p>Cidni Sanderstag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1603152024-02-01T07:52:00-05:002024-03-01T07:53:44-05:00Notre Dame Beijing and Hong Kong colleagues reflect on the Lunar New Year<p>This year, the Lunar New Year starts on Saturday, February 10, and marks the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of good luck, strength, and health. Of all the animals that comprise the Chinese Zodiac, only dragons are mythical. As a result, they are often the subject of traditional Chinese folklore.</p><figure class="image image-right"><img src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/555543/dragon_painting_hr2.jpg" alt="Dragon Painting Hr2" width="600" height="373">
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<p>This year, the Lunar New Year starts on Saturday, February 10, and marks the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of good luck, strength, and health. Of all the animals that comprise the Chinese Zodiac, only dragons are mythical. As a result, they are often the subject of traditional Chinese folklore.</p>
<p>Notre Dame colleagues from Beijing and Hong Kong are sharing reflections on what the Lunar New Year means to them and how they will celebrate the Year of the Dragon.</p>
<p>Learn more about our <a href="beijing.nd.edu">Beijing</a> and <a href="hongkong.nd.edu">Hong Kong</a> locations.</p>
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<h5>Vivian Zhou, program assistant at Notre Dame Beijing</h5>
<p>"I have always loved Chinese ink painting, but usually practice more landscape painting. I do this as a way of celebrating the Lunar New Year and honoring the beauty of traditional Chinese culture. Ancient Chinese literati liked to use landscapes to express their emotions. The characters on the red seal are auspicious and good wishes and spell 'dragon."</p>
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<h5>Crystal Yang, project specialist at Notre Dame Beijing</h5>
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<p>"The year of dragon means a lot to me as I have just started my own family and moved back to my home town this year. It is a milestone year for me. Starting this year, the celebration of the Chinese New Year in her home will be full of laughter and happiness. My family and I wish you all a flourishing year and may your whole family be filled with happiness. Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái, Xīn Nián Dà Jí."</p>
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<h5>Catherine Leung, director of Notre Dame Hong Kong</h5>
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<p>"As we welcome the joyous occasion of Chinese New Year, the University of Notre Dame Hong Kong Global Center is delighted to extend our warmest greetings to our ND community, and special welcome our 11 exchange students who have joined us in Hong Kong this Spring semester at HKU, CUHK and HKUST. This festive season holds special significance as we come together to celebrate the traditions, culture, and warm spirit that surrounds the Lunar New Year.</p>
<p>"The Lunar New Year is a time of renewal and new beginnings, filled with vibrant festivities and deep-rooted customs. It is an unforgettable opportunity for our exchange students to witness the city's transformation as it adorns itself in colorful decorations, and to partake in age-old customs such as lion dances, lantern festivals, and family gatherings. It is a time to broaden perspectives, foster cross-cultural understanding, and build connections that transcend borders."</p>
<p>"To our ND family, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyous and memorable Lunar New Year. To our exchange students, may your time in Hong Kong be filled with meaningful experiences, deep connections, and a greater appreciation for the diverse cultures that enrich our global community. Kung Hei Fat Choy!"</p>
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<h5>Jingyu Wang, director of Notre Dame Beijing</h5>
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<p>"We are grateful for the opportunity to share the happiness and joy of celebrating Chinese New Year with all. We hope you and your family have a wonderful 2024 ahead and wish you good health. May everything go well for you." </p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Cory Hankins</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/notre-dame-beijing-and-hong-kong-staff-reflect-on-the-lunar-new-year/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">February 01, 2024</span>.</p>Cory Hankinstag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1595352024-01-30T09:12:00-05:002024-01-30T09:12:38-05:00Notre Dame confers honorary degrees at academic convocation in Rome<p>At an academic convocation on Monday (Jan. 29) at its <a href="https://rome.nd.edu/">Rome Global Gateway</a>, the University of Notre Dame conferred honorary degrees on three distinguished leaders: Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums; Bishop Brian Farrell, L.C., secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity; and Roberto Benigni, an internationally acclaimed actor, director and poet.</p><figure class="image image-default"><img src="https://news.nd.edu/assets/555646/fullsize/rome_honorary_degrees_1200.jpg" alt="Rome Honorary Degrees 1200" width="1200" height="675">
<figcaption>Honorees and University of Notre Dame administrators following an academic convocation at the Rome Global Gateway. Top row, left to right: University of Notre Dame Executive Vice President Shannon Cullinan, President-Elect Rev. Robert Dowd, C.S.C., Provost John McGreevy and Provincial Superior, U.S. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Rev. William Lies, C.S.C.. Seated, left to right: University of Notre Dame Board of Trustees Chairman Jack Brennan, honoree Roberto Benigni, honoree Barbara Jatta, honoree Bishop Brian Farrell, L.C. and University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.</figcaption>
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<p>At an academic convocation on Monday (Jan. 29) at its <a href="https://rome.nd.edu/">Rome Global Gateway</a>, the University of Notre Dame conferred honorary degrees on three distinguished leaders: Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums; Bishop Brian Farrell, L.C., secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity; and Roberto Benigni, an internationally acclaimed actor, director and poet.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nd.edu/about/leadership/council/john-t-mcgreevy/">John T. McGreevy</a>, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost and Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, opened the convocation by welcoming the honorees and an audience that included distinguished officials of the Roman Curia and Vatican City State, members of the diplomatic corps and leaders from Italian universities.</p>
<p>John J. Brennan, chair of the Board of Trustees, and <a href="https://president.nd.edu/about/">University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.</a>, conferred the honorary degrees.</p>
<p>The citation for the honorary degree described Benigni as “a beloved storyteller, known for his sharp comedic wit, boundless joy and authenticity. Intent on drawing renewed attention to biblical and historical Christian texts, from the Ten Commandments to Dante’s ‘Divina Commedia’ to St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun, he brings these treasures to life for millions of people — and in so doing, earns the admiration even of His Holiness Pope Francis.”</p>
<p>An ebullient Benigni offered brief remarks, noting that it was a joy to be with members of the Notre Dame community and, spreading his arms wide, saying, “I would like to give you my heart to express my thanks.”</p>
<p>He went on to offer a meditation on the Virgin Mary and her many representations in art. “I now have a degree in Fine Arts, but what can I say? I have immense admiration towards this prestigious University. It is dedicated to Notre Dame [Our Lady], so all we have to do is talk about the Virgin Mary.”</p>
<p>Benigni went on to describe three world-renowned Italian paintings — the “Madonna del Parto” by Piero della Francesca, “The Annunciation” by Lorenzo Lotto and the “Sistine Madonna” by Raphael. Della Francesca’s Madonna, he said, has “the face of a human woman, as if there were no room for the divine,” and illustrates Mary’s “particular devotion so much so that God entrusted the birth of his son to her.” For that reason, Benigni said, “she has remained in my heart.” He concluded by reciting tercets from Dante’s “Paradise” dedicated to Mary.</p>
<p>In conferring an honorary degree on Bishop Farrell, the University cited his generosity in placing “his life at the service of the Church in its work of unity and reconciliation” and providing “exemplary service to three popes.”</p>
<p>“This gentle and dedicated successor of the apostles has held fast to the conviction that the message of the Gospel is diminished by divisions among believers, that unity is a fruit of the Spirit, which must be cultivated by all the faithful, and that the imperative of ecumenism, by its very nature, calls us to attentive reverence to the worldwide oneness of Christ’s followers.”</p>
<p>Bishop Farrell was “immensely grateful,” he said. He outlined the many ways his work for ecumenical dialogue and Christian unity have intersected with Notre Dame, including the “Notre Dame Consultation,” a dialogue between Catholics and four Protestant denominations convened by Father Jenkins, and Notre Dame’s support of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem.</p>
<p>“The honorary doctorate I am receiving today I see as recognition of the hugely important cause of Christian unity,” said Bishop Farrell. “The more Christians move from conflict to reconciliation and communion, the more we will be a sign and instrument of peace and the unity of the whole human family.”</p>
<p>The first woman to lead the Vatican Museums, Jatta was commended for her transformative leadership, knowledge of the history of art and conservation, and extraordinary dedication to the Church.</p>
<p>Jatta has “transformed the Museums with a vision that blends innovation and tradition,” the citation stated. “She approaches her work with the conviction that art can bridge even the deepest divides, embracing Pope Francis’ conviction that ‘art is the clearest proof that the Incarnation is possible.’”</p>
<p>After receiving her honorary doctorate, Jatta thanked Notre Dame leaders and acknowledged the work of the Vatican Museums staff.</p>
<p>“It’s a real honor for me to be here and receive this honorary degree,” said Jatta. “It’s not for my person, but [for] the Vatican Museums, and all the staff and people behind this institution.”</p>
<p>Jatta offered the convocation address, reflecting on the unique role of the Vatican Museums and their mission. She emphasized that the goal of the Museums is not to gain acclaim or high status, but rather to offer “a journey of spirituality and beauty.”</p>
<p>“This idea of preserving and sharing our heritage made up of beauty is the same mission driving us today,” said Jatta. “It’s beauty that tells us so much about faith and devotion.”</p>
<p>The convocation included a performance of sacred music by soprano Marianna Ivashchenko, countertenor Federico Mauro Marcucci and pianist Davide Bucci.</p>
<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-07d8534b-7fff-c6c3-0198-b9773351165c">You can watch a full recording of the convocation at <a href="https://youtu.be/w6wxtqr6XQc">https://youtu.be/w6wxtqr6XQc</a>.</strong></p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Carrie Gates</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-confers-honorary-degrees-at-academic-convocation-in-rome/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">January 29, 2024</span>.</p>Carrie Gatestag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1584062023-11-30T16:17:00-05:002023-11-30T16:17:26-05:00Notre Dame ranks #2 in study abroad participation<figure class="image image-default"><img src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/549868/950x/girl_with_scarf_banner_1.jpg" alt="Girl With Scarf Banner 1"></figure> <p>The University of Notre Dame is second in the nation for study abroad participation among doctorate-granting universities according to…</p><figure class="image image-default"><img src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/549868/950x/girl_with_scarf_banner_1.jpg" alt="Girl With Scarf Banner 1"></figure>
<p>The University of Notre Dame is second in the nation for study abroad participation among doctorate-granting universities according to the latest Institute of International Education (IIE)’s <a href="https://opendoorsdata.org/data/us-study-abroad/leading-institutions-by-undergraduate-participation/">Open Doors</a>’ report.</p>
<p>This new designation, which ranks Notre Dame second with a participation rate of 77% for undergraduate students during 2021/2022, recognizes the University’s commitment to global education.</p>
<p>“This recognition serves as a tribute to the University’s commitment to inspiring future leaders to explore and experience other cultures and learn beyond the United States,” says Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.</p>
<p>“I am proud of our study abroad team as they continue to create more opportunities for students and encourage students to be intentional in selecting the locations and programs. I am also proud of our students, their intrepid curiosity, and willingness to embrace cross-cultural education.”</p>
<p>Notre Dame International’s <a href="https://studyabroad.nd.edu/">study abroad</a> office manages more than 60 semester study abroad programs in more than 30 countries around the world. While abroad, students are encouraged to participate in internships, integrate their academics with community engagement, and conduct research with leading academics.</p>
<p>Open Doors is conducted by the <a href="https://www.iie.org/">Institute of International Education</a> with the support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.</p>
<p>More information on the report released Nov. 13, 2023, can be <a href="https://opendoorsdata.org/annual-release/u-s-study-abroad/">found here</a>.</p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Colleen Wilcox</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/notre-dame-ranks-2-in-study-abroad-participation/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">November 30, 2023</span>.</p>Colleen Wilcoxtag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1577092023-11-03T12:28:00-04:002023-11-03T12:28:29-04:00Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-17<figure class="image image-default"><img src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/546524/950x/international_education_week.jpg" alt="International Education Week"></figure> <p>International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.…</p><figure class="image image-default"><img src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/546524/950x/international_education_week.jpg" alt="International Education Week"></figure>
<p>International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the <a href="https://www.ed.gov/">U.S. Department of Education </a>(ED) and the <a href="https://iew.state.gov/">U.S. Department of State</a> is part of their efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.</p>
<p>Notre Dame International is proud to partner with campus units and student organizations to curate enriching experiences that nurture intercultural curiosity, cultivate global citizenship, and celebrate the richness of the Notre Dame community. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden cultural perspectives by sharing with and learning from others.</p>
<p>A series of events will be hosted on campus and virtually throughout IEW and the entire month of November, including:</p>
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<li>“Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers” with NDI Senior Fellows on Monday, Nov. 13 at 5 pm at Remick Commons. Open to undergraduate students. RSVP <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5NQFO5D5ZMnZvwn23CHT6WvsOlXLvlMA7CtzcUnBI9H09QA/viewform">here.</a>
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<li>International Sporting Nights on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7 pm and Friday, Nov 17, 6:30 pm. Open to international graduate students and scholars. RSVP <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL5eiKZtXeuUdFt0hm57E7B32k8aYzMx8xRSZAAte4k-E8Dg/viewform">here</a>.</li>
<li>Name Pronunciation Workshop: Hindi on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 11 am. Open to all. <a href="https://notredame.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAof-qsqTIoH9clCu00FILqB11nD5KkOGvn#/registration">Zoom registration</a> is required.</li>
<li>Global Engagement Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 16, noon - 5 pm at 200 Main Building. Open to all.</li>
<li>International Community Night on Thursday, Nov. 16, 6:30 pm at Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. RSVP <a href="https://ndinternational.wufoo.com/forms/q1u5bu9q019jvav/">here</a>.</li>
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<p><a href="https://international.nd.edu/about/events/iew/">Click here</a> to view full details of International Education Week.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Colleen Wilcox</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/notre-dame-international-to-celebrate-international-education-week-nov-13-17/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">November 03, 2023</span>.</p>Colleen Wilcoxtag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1573202023-10-18T15:50:00-04:002023-10-18T15:51:00-04:00University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to step down at end of 2023-24 academic year; Board elects John Veihmeyer to succeed Jack Brennan as Board chair<p>Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today that he will step down as president of the University of Notre Dame at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, to return to teaching and ministry at the University. Father Jenkins, the University’s 17th president, has served in the role since 2005.</p><p><a href="https://president.nd.edu/about/">Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.</a>, announced today that he will step down as president of the University of Notre Dame at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, to return to teaching and ministry at the University. Father Jenkins, the University’s 17th president, has served in the role since 2005.</p>
<p>“Serving as president of Notre Dame for me, as a Holy Cross priest, has been both a privilege and a calling,” Father Jenkins said. “While I am proud of the accomplishments of past years, I am above all grateful for the Trustees, benefactors, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends who made them possible. There is much to celebrate now, but I believe Notre Dame’s best years lie ahead.”</p>
<p>“Notre Dame is and has been incredibly blessed by Father Jenkins’ courageous and visionary leadership,” said John J. Brennan, chair of the University’s Board of Trustees. “Together with the remarkable leadership team he has assembled, he has devoted himself to advancing the University and its mission, fulfilling the promise he made when he was inaugurated — to work collaboratively to build a great Catholic university for the 21st century. This is an extraordinarily exciting time for Notre Dame, and we are confident that the next leader will take the University to even greater heights of accomplishment.”</p>
<p>Over his 19-year tenure, Father Jenkins is credited with advancing Notre Dame’s mission as a Catholic research university; attracting and supporting superb faculty; fostering dramatic growth in research at the University; securing Notre Dame’s admission in the Association of American Universities (AAU); ensuring the University’s financial strength; admitting a talented, diverse student body; promoting continued excellence in undergraduate instruction; expanding Notre Dame’s global engagement; and offering students an in-person education during the COVID-19 pandemic. A longtime member of the Commission on Presidential Debates, he is recognized nationally as an advocate of civil discourse, and is a leading voice on the future of college athletics.</p>
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<p>The University also announced today the election of John B. Veihmeyer, retired chairman of KPMG International, as chair of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees, effective June 2024. He will serve as vice chair until then.</p>
<p>Veihmeyer will succeed Brennan, who has served as a member of the Board of Trustees since 2009 and was elected chair in 2015. Both serve as Fellows of the University — the 12-member body of lay people and priests from the <a href="https://www.holycrossusa.org/">Congregation of Holy Cross</a> who elect the Trustees, adopt and amend the bylaws and are specifically charged with maintaining Notre Dame’s Catholic character. Brennan will remain on the Board.</p>
<p>Veihmeyer, who joined the University’s Board of Trustees in 2017, is a 1977 graduate of Notre Dame and makes his home in Potomac, Maryland. He currently serves on the board of the Ford Motor Company, and chairs the boards of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Catholic Charities of Washington, D.C. Veihmeyer and his wife, Beth, a Saint Mary’s College graduate, have three children — a Notre Dame graduate, a Saint Mary’s graduate and a Xavier University graduate.</p>
<p>“I am deeply honored and humbled to be elected Board chair. For all of us who love Notre Dame, it is an incredible privilege to support the University in any capacity, and I am grateful that my fellow Trustees have given me the opportunity to serve them, and Notre Dame,” Veihmeyer said. “Jack Brennan has been an extraordinary leader for Notre Dame, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him over the next eight months.”</p>
<p>Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees was established in 1967 when governance was transferred from the Congregation of Holy Cross to a two-tiered board of lay and religious Trustees and Fellows.</p>
<p>Consistent with the University’s Bylaws, a search is underway for the next president, who will be elected by the University’s Board of Trustees from among the priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the University’s founding order.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Notre Dame News</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/university-president-rev-john-i-jenkins-c-s-c-to-step-down-at-end-of-2023-24-academic-year-board-elects-john-veihmeyer-to-succeed-jack-brennan-as-board-chair/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">October 13, 2023</span>.</p>Notre Dame Newstag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1543182023-06-30T08:31:00-04:002023-06-30T08:31:44-04:00Statement from Notre Dame on Supreme Court’s decision on race-conscious admissions policies<p>Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, regarding the Supreme Court’s decision today on race-conscious admissions policies in higher education</p><figure class="image-right"><em><img src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/521524/feature_university_seal.jpg" alt="Feature University Seal"></em></figure>
<p><em>The following is a statement from <a href="https://president.nd.edu/about/">Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.,</a> president of the University of Notre Dame, regarding the Supreme Court’s decision today on race-conscious admissions policies in higher education:</em></p>
<p>“At Notre Dame, our Catholic mission compels us to build a class reflecting the diversity of experiences and gifts of the human family. We undertake a comprehensive assessment of applicants, admit talented students with interests and aspirations consonant with our mission, and provide opportunities for a wide range of young people. These commitments are as meaningful today at Notre Dame as they were yesterday. We will study the Supreme Court’s decision and consider any implications for our admissions process as we strive to fulfill our distinctive mission.”</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Notre Dame News</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/statement-from-notre-dame-on-supreme-courts-decision-on-race-conscious-admissions-policies/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">June 29, 2023</span>.</p>Notre Dame Newstag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1536922023-05-30T08:08:24-04:002023-05-30T08:08:24-04:00Record number of Notre Dame students awarded Gilman Scholarships to study abroad<p>A record 53 University of Notre Dame students were awarded Gilman Scholarships during the 2022-23 academic year, encompassing the fall, spring and upcoming summer terms.</p><figure class="image-right"><img alt="Gilman Scholarship Logo Feature" src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/518164/475x/gilman_scholarship_logo_feature.jpg"></figure>
<p style="margin-bottom:13px">A record 53 University of Notre Dame students were awarded Gilman Scholarships during the 2022-23 academic year, encompassing the fall, spring and upcoming summer terms. The previous record of 44 was set during the 2021-22 academic year.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:13px"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:13px"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">The award covers tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, airfare and passport and visa fees up to $5,000. Students who study a critical-need language, such as Arabic or Russian, can apply for a supplemental award of up to $3,000.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:13px"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">In applying for the award, the Notre Dame students worked closely with Mathilda Nassar and Elise Rudt-Moorthy, national fellowships program manager and national fellowships senior program manager, respectively, with the Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement at Notre Dame.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:13px"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">“Mathilda and I had a fantastic time working with students this year and we hope that everyone had/has a formative experience abroad,” Rudt-Moorthy said. “We would like to thank our partners in Notre Dame International and the Office of Financial Aid as they have offered continuous support to our office and students throughout the Gilman application process.”</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:13px"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">For more on this and other scholarship opportunities, visit cuse.nd.edu.</span></p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Erin Blasko</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/record-number-of-notre-dame-students-awarded-gilman-scholarships-to-study-abroad-2/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">May 23, 2023</span>.</p>Erin Blaskotag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1532152023-05-11T10:00:34-04:002023-05-11T10:00:34-04:00Partnership with Ukrainian Catholic University recognized with Heiskell Award<p>In recognition for its support of Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), the University of Notre Dame has been awarded the <a href="https://www.iie.org/get-involved/become-an-iienetwork-member/iie-heiskell-awards/heiskell-awardees/">2023 Institute of International Education (IIE) Heiskell Award</a> for Strategic Partnerships.</p><figure class="image-right"><img alt="Mc 3" src="https://issa.nd.edu/assets/516187/475x/mc_3.18.21_library_ukraine_feature.jpg"></figure>
<p>In recognition for its support of Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), the University of Notre Dame has been awarded the <a href="https://www.iie.org/get-involved/become-an-iienetwork-member/iie-heiskell-awards/heiskell-awardees/">2023 Institute of International Education (IIE) Heiskell Award</a> for Strategic Partnerships.</p>
<p>The Heiskell Award is presented annually to a college or university, recognizing innovative partnerships that foster international education and demonstrate strong, sustainable links among higher education institutions, within an institution/organization or among public/private partnerships with government, local community and nongovernmental organizations. IIE created these awards in 2001 to promote and honor the most outstanding initiatives being conducted in international higher education by IIE Network member universities and colleges.</p>
<p>Notre Dame has been deeply engaged with UCU for more than 20 years. However, since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the University has demonstrated solidarity with Ukraine in a number of significant ways.</p>
<p>At the start of the war, <a href="https://president.nd.edu/about/">University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.</a>, issued an unambiguous <a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-president-rev-john-i-jenkins-c-s-c-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/">statement</a>, which read in part, “We at Notre Dame stand in solidarity with all peace-loving people worldwide in demanding an end to this invasion of a sovereign nation. This unprovoked war is an international abomination and must stop now.”</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:13px">Notre Dame initiated regular <a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/father-jenkins-leads-prayer-service-for-peace-in-ukraine/">prayer services</a> and liturgies for peace, and created a <a href="https://international.nd.edu/solidarity-with-ukraine/">website</a> dedicated to educating the University community about the war. Building upon years of scholarly exchange, the <a href="https://nanovic.nd.edu/">Nanovic Institute for European Studies</a>, along with other academic units across campus, organized panel presentations and conversations between Notre Dame and UCU faculty, administrators and students. </p>
<p>Notre Dame also created a comprehensive and integrated plan to support UCU as it seeks to rebuild itself and help rebuild Ukraine. </p>
<p>“Our integrated plan with UCU was created in response to a crisis,” said <a href="https://international.nd.edu/about/people/michael-pippenger/">Michael Pippenger</a>, Notre Dame vice president and associate provost for <a href="https://international.nd.edu/">internationalization</a>. “It was developed through a process of listening to our colleagues’ needs at a traumatic moment in time. Through that listening over a couple of months, we were able to imagine collectively how best to assist in the survival of their university and to support multilevel collaboration and the sharing of respective institutional expertise to create new ties that will help foster resiliency and deeper collaborations now and when the war is over.</p>
<p>“We are humbled to serve our colleagues at UCU who face the destruction and terror of war on a daily basis, and we will continue to stand in solidarity with them.”</p>
<p>The leadership of both universities brought together a high-level task force to respond to UCU’s needs and concerns regarding academic programming, morale and student and faculty retention during a war. The task force developed a comprehensive strategic partnership with five primary goals: </p>
<ul>
<li style="margin-left:32px"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"> Provide a cohort of UCU undergraduate students and graduate students with the opportunity to study at Notre Dame for a semester. To date, 25 undergraduate students and three graduate students have participated. </span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:32px"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"> Offer UCU postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to apply for a research and/or teaching position at one of Notre Dame’s Global Gateways in <a href="https://beijing.nd.edu/">Beijing</a>, <a href="https://dublin.nd.edu/">Dublin</a>, <a href="https://jerusalem.nd.edu/">Jerusalem</a>, <a href="https://london.nd.edu/">London</a> and <a href="https://rome.nd.edu/">Rome </a></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:32px"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"> Award faculty collaboration grants — 21 have been presented to date</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:32px"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"> Host visiting scholars from UCU — one arrived on March 1 and one will be on campus in August</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:32px"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"> Offer opportunities for collaboration between administrators from each institution — 12 UCU administrators have visited the Notre Dame campus in the past seven months. During those visits, they held meetings with nearly 100 Notre Dame faculty, staff and administrators. </span></span></li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, the two universities are also working together to better understand the needs of the 100,000 Ukrainian refugees in the United States. </p>
<p>In a boldly visual gesture, the University has <a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-to-light-iconic-library-mural-in-ukraines-colors/">lit the iconic “Word of Life” mural</a> on the <a href="https://www.library.nd.edu/">Hesburgh Library</a> in Ukraine’s national colors of blue and yellow each weekend for more than a year.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"> </p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Notre Dame News</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/partnership-with-ukrainian-catholic-university-recognized-with-heiskell-award/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">May 11, 2023</span>.</p>Notre Dame Newstag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1522462023-04-06T11:18:00-04:002023-04-06T11:18:07-04:00NDI encourages students, staff, faculty and alumni of its worldwide community to participate in Global Day of Action<p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">On April 19, 2023, </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">members of the Notre Dame global community</span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"> will respond to </span></span><a href="https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/app/uploads/2021/05/overview-of-laudato-si-goals-and-actions.pdf"><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none"><span style="text-decoration-skip-ink:none">Laudato Si</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">'s call </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">to respond to the global challenges of climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and ecological sustainability.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">On April 19, 2023, </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">members of the Notre Dame global community</span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"> will respond to </span></span><a href="https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/app/uploads/2021/05/overview-of-laudato-si-goals-and-actions.pdf"><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none"><span style="text-decoration-skip-ink:none">Laudato Si</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">'s call </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">to respond to the global challenges of climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and ecological sustainability. In South Bend, Notre Dame International (NDI) staff will host </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">a variety of community </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">volunteer events and partner with </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">Cultivate Food Rescue, Good Shepherd Montessori's Urban Farm, and Rebuilding Together St. Joseph County. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">Notre Dame’s global locations will host a variety of events, including visits with indigenous communities in Guatemala, the launch of an after-school program serving vulnerable immigrant communities in Chile, </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">city and campus-wide clean-ups in Jerusalem, student meetings with local leaders on public policy and access to safer drinking water in Sāo Paulo, the launch of a local kitchen garden and sustainable student cookbook in Dublin, and </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">student presentations focused on </span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">local action to protect the environment as well as a virtual bingo competition in South Bend. In addition, the study abroad team will launch a </span></span><a href="https://studyabroad.nd.edu/about/podcast/"><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none"><span style="text-decoration-skip-ink:none">podcast</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"> episode featuring two NDI Global Sustainability Fellows in Rome. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">The Global Day of Action is part of a week-long festival on campus celebrating Earth Week (April 17 - April 21) in partnership with the </span></span><a href="https://green.nd.edu/"><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none"><span style="text-decoration-skip-ink:none">Office of Sustainability</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">.</span></span></p>Cory Hankinstag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1455512022-05-13T14:00:00-04:002022-05-13T14:27:53-04:00Standing in solidarity: Notre Dame expands partnership with Ukrainian Catholic University <p>University of Notre Dame President <a href="https://president.nd.edu/about/">Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.</a>, and Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak, organizer and president of Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), entered into an agreement today to significantly expand the existing academic, religious and cultural partnerships between the two universities.</p><p>University of Notre Dame President <a href="https://president.nd.edu/about/">Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.</a>, and Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak, organizer and president of Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), entered into an agreement today to significantly expand the existing academic, religious and cultural partnerships between the two universities. The enhancements come in advance of Notre Dame conferring an honorary degree on the archbishop Sunday in its 177th University Commencement Ceremony, where he will also serve as the principal commencement speaker.</p>
<p>“The war in Ukraine is a great global tragedy,” Father Jenkins said. “We stand in solidarity with the courageous people of Ukraine and with our longtime partners at UCU. Notre Dame has for many years, through its <a href="https://nanovic.nd.edu/">Nanovic Institute for European Studies</a>, hosted visiting scholars from UCU here on campus, and in turn our scholars have spent time there.</p>
<p>“Now, as the Ukrainians resist the Russian invasion of their country, the role of UCU and of all Ukrainian universities has never been more important, both in sustaining the work of Ukrainian scholars and researchers and in preparing for the eventual rebuilding of their war-ravaged nation. In dialogue with our colleagues at UCU, we have arrived at a set of initiatives aimed at providing substantive support and deepening our partnership through a wide range of collaborative initiatives.”</p>
<p>The new programs center on engaging with UCU students and faculty at Notre Dame’s campus in South Bend, Indiana, and its Global Gateways worldwide, as well as providing opportunities for Notre Dame faculty and administrators to collaborate with UCU colleagues on their campus in Lviv.</p>
<p>“We believe that having a cohort of UCU students and faculty on campus each semester will be mutually beneficial,” Father Jenkins said. “There is a shared desire to advance both existing academic partnerships between our institutions and new areas of inquiry that emerge as a direct result of the war and that would have a positive impact on civil society in Ukraine.”</p>
<p>“Notre Dame has offered a bold and seminal response to the Russian invasion and devastation of Ukraine. It is a sign of the capacity of the University’s leadership and faculty to love generously, to embrace the hounded, to serve, bless and lift up,” Archbishop Gudziak said. “I deeply appreciate our friendship with Notre Dame which has been fostered for 18 years first under the guidance of (former director of the Nanovic Institute) Jim McAdams and continues with the present director, Clemens Sedmak, and his wonderful team. We were honored by the Notre Dame Award and Father Jenkins’ visit in 2019 and hope that our academic and personal relations will continue evolving on all levels.”</p>
<p>The partnership expansion, which will cost up to $2 million in the first year, will begin in the upcoming 2022-23 academic year and includes five primary components modeled on similar partnerships Notre Dame has with other colleges and universities worldwide. In addition to providing a cohort of undergraduate UCU students the opportunity to study at Notre Dame each semester, a similar program will be established for graduate students, and UCU post-doctoral students will be able to apply for the opportunity to study at one of Notre Dame’s five Global Gateways in Beijing, Dublin, Jerusalem, London and Rome. The University will also offer research grants for collaborations between its faculty and UCU scholars and sponsor two UCU faculty fellows to be in residence on campus each year. Finally, the University will offer grants to support collaborations between Notre Dame administrators and UCU administrators. Notre Dame and UCU will evaluate these initiatives annually and adapt as needed, especially given rapidly changing conditions in Ukraine.</p>
<p>Archbishop Gudziak, the highest-ranking Ukrainian Catholic prelate in the United States, founded UCU in Lviv in 2002 as the first Catholic university established in territory of the former Soviet Union. Father Jenkins presented him with the Notre Dame Award in 2019 for his work as the leader of UCU as a center for cultural thought, for his Christian witness, and for his commitment to the formation of a Ukrainian society based on human dignity.</p>
<p>Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on Feb. 24, Notre Dame has demonstrated solidarity with Ukraine in numerous ways, including a forceful statement from Father Jenkins at the start of the war, a prayer service for peace in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Feb. 28, weekly liturgies in the Basilica offered for the intention of an end to the war in Ukraine, creation of a <a href="https://international.nd.edu/solidarity-with-ukraine/">website </a> dedicated to educating the Notre Dame community about the war, faculty panel presentations, conversations between Notre Dame and UCU students, and the lighting of the “Word of Life” mosaic on the Hesburgh Library in Ukraine’s national colors of blue and yellow.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Dennis Brown</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/standing-in-solidarity-notre-dame-expands-partnership-with-ukrainian-catholic-university/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">May 13, 2022</span>.</p>Dennis Browntag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1436132022-02-24T13:00:00-05:002022-02-24T13:49:18-05:00Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Russian invasion of Ukraine<p>“In June of 2019, I had the honor of traveling to Ukraine to present Archbishop Borys Gudziak with the Notre Dame Award for his unceasing commitment to religious and academic freedom, and for his courageous and visionary leadership of the first Catholic university established in the territory of the…</p><p>“In June of 2019, I had the honor of traveling to Ukraine to present Archbishop Borys Gudziak with the Notre Dame Award for his unceasing commitment to religious and academic freedom, and for his courageous and visionary leadership of the first Catholic university established in the territory of the former Soviet Union.</p>
<p>“In remarks at the award presentation, I spoke of the ‘innumerable challenges in a society traumatized by war, genocide and political oppression’ and of the efforts of Archbishop Gudziak and his colleagues to ‘bring to Ukraine healing and hope.’”</p>
<p> “The former oppressors of Ukraine are now known by another name and are waging war under a different flag, but the trauma is no less today than in the past in this nation that has suffered far too much. Now, more than ever, our friends in Ukraine are in need of healing and hope.</p>
<p>“We at Notre Dame stand in solidarity with all peace-loving people worldwide in demanding an end to this invasion of a sovereign nation. This unprovoked war is an international abomination and must stop now. Until it does, may God keep safe all of the innocent men, women and children who are currently in harm’s way. The prayers of the Notre Dame family are with them.”</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Notre Dame News</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-president-rev-john-i-jenkins-c-s-c-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">February 24, 2022</span>.</p>Notre Dame Newstag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1433992022-02-14T16:00:00-05:002022-02-14T16:53:36-05:00History Museum exhibit weaves story of international education at Notre Dame<p>“The Fabric of a Global University,” a new exhibit in the Raclin Gallery of Notre Dame History, is on display now until May 28, 2023, at The History Museum in South Bend.</p><p style="margin-bottom:11px">“The Fabric of a Global University,” a new exhibit in the Raclin Gallery of Notre Dame History, is on display now until May 28, 2023, at The History Museum in South Bend.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px">Developed by <a href="https://international.nd.edu/">Notre Dame International (NDI)</a>, the exhibit chronicles the history of international education at the University of Notre Dame, from its founding to today, with attention to the theme “Bringing the world to Notre Dame and Notre Dame to the world.”</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px">It replaces “Full Circle: Shakespearean Culture at Notre Dame,” which ended in January.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px">“The value international students, faculty, visiting scholars and staff bring to campus is immeasurable. Their impact on our community extends far beyond the Golden Dome into South Bend, St. Joseph County and all of Michiana,” said <a href="https://international.nd.edu/about/people/michael-pippenger/">Michael Pippenger</a>, vice president and associate provost for internationalization at Notre Dame. “At Notre Dame International, we are excited to tell stories that connect and inspire us, that help us learn from one another so that we may be a force for good in the world. We encourage visitors to immerse themselves into these stories and celebrate the flourishing diversity that enriches our community.”</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px">Highlights of the exhibit include:</p>
<ul>
<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Photos and objects from the various centers and gateways that comprise the Notre Dame Global Network, including a Carnival headdress and musical instruments from Latin America, Holi powder from Mumbai and pottery from the Benedictine nuns in Kylemore Abbey in Ireland.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">A timeline of international education at Notre Dame, from the arrival of the first international student, from Mexico, in 1850, to the first study abroad program, in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1964, to today.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Souvenirs and other items, including the trophy and program (half in Japanese and half in English) from the Fighting Irish football team’s first international game: the 1979 Mirage Bowl, versus the University of Miami, in Tokyo. Notre Dame won 40-15.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">A video showcasing international students, faculty, staff and visitors, including members of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Program, engaging with the local community through research and service.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">The opportunity for visitors to answer the question “What does it mean to be a global citizen?” and to take a quiz, “What study abroad program are you?” Answers to the global citizen question will be incorporated into the exhibit.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">An original piece of fabric art combining fibers from around the globe with crystals — one each for every country represented in the current student body. The artist, Nancy Brenner Sinnott, is a Notre Dame alumna.</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px">“It is indeed a privilege to partner with the University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame International on an exhibit of this stature,” said Brian Harding, executive director of The History Museum. “The University’s global connections are highly respected and extraordinarily diverse. These reflect our museum’s mission to tell the stories of not only our community but the ways in which we welcome and reach out to the world. ‘The Fabric of a Global University’ is an outstanding reflection of the University of Notre Dame.”</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px">Established in 2010, Notre Dame International seeks to advance Notre Dame through international education, research and engagement, with Global Gateways and Global Centers in Asia (Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai), the Middle East (Jerusalem), Ireland and the United Kingdom (Dublin, Kylemore Abbey, London), Italy (Rome), and South and Central America (Mexico City, Santiago, São Paulo).</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px">For more information, visit <a href="https://international.nd.edu/">international.nd.edu</a>.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Erin Blasko</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/history-museum-exhibit-weaves-story-of-international-education-at-notre-dame/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">February 14, 2022</span>.</p>Erin Blaskotag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1430112022-01-27T15:00:00-05:002022-01-27T15:45:00-05:00New ThinkND series to tackle global water crisis<figure class="image-default"><img alt="Ndi Thinknd Water Series Graphic" src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/456260/950x/ndi_thinknd_water_series_graphic.png"></figure> <p><a href="https://international.nd.edu">Notre Dame International</a> (NDI), with support from its <a href="https://international.nd.edu/global-network/">global</a>…</p><figure class="image-default"><img alt="Ndi Thinknd Water Series Graphic" src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/456260/950x/ndi_thinknd_water_series_graphic.png"></figure>
<p><a href="https://international.nd.edu">Notre Dame International</a> (NDI), with support from its <a href="https://international.nd.edu/global-network/">global network</a>, is launching an interactive series on <a href="https://think.nd.edu">ThinkND</a> that highlights the water crisis around the world. “Global Dialogues: Worsening Water Crisis” is a nine-part series; sessions will be held on select Wednesdays of the spring semester beginning February 9, 2022.</p>
<p>From Mumbai to Santiago, participants will travel virtually each week to a different location around the world to learn more about local research that's occurring through programs, partnerships, and engagement with local people, organizations, and governments.</p>
<p>“NDI is proud to facilitate this in depth examination of sustainability and in particular the urgency of the water crisis that we now face,” says <a href="https://international.nd.edu/about/people/michael-pippenger/">Michael Pippenger</a>, vice president and associate provost of internationalization.</p>
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<h4>“The University of Notre Dame, with faculty doing research across our Global Gateway and Center network that spans five continents and ten countries, is uniquely positioned to be a leader as we seek to embrace and live up to the call Pope Francis has sounded: to care for our common home.”</h4>
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<p>Faculty from Notre Dame, as well as University partner institutions, will be featured each week. The series will also showcase local case studies, which will be examined and discussed to help connect, educate, inspire, and motivate people to come together to solve this global issue.</p>
<p>“A series like this can draw important attention to the population explosion in Asia, as one of the most critical concerns impacting water and the vulnerabilities associated with the lack of adequate sources of freshwater for the foreseeable future for our planet,” says <a href="https://architecture.nd.edu/faculty/krupali-uplekar-krusche/">Krupali Krusche</a>, associate dean for research, scholarship, and creative work and director of DHARMA (Digital Historic Architectural Research and Material Analysis) research team.</p>
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<h4>“Beyond the population explosion, issues like rising sea level around the globe are creating a major and urgent need to prepare design and engineering solutions that can help these cities survive this change in predicted water levels.”</h4>
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<p>Krusche will lead the “Impact of Rise in Sea Level in Mumbai” session on <span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-position:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm EST</span></span>. Other sessions include:</p>
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<li>Environmental Policy and governance in Nairobi, Kenya</li>
<li>Coastal Boulder Displacement on the West Coast of Ireland</li>
<li>The Water Crisis in Mexico City</li>
<li>Rivers and Tides: A Biography of the River Thames and The Sustainability of Rivers in London</li>
<li>Water Sustainability in Santiago, Chile</li>
<li>A New Parable for the Planet in Dublin</li>
<li>Offshore Energy and Climate Change, Jerusalem</li>
<li>Water, Soil, and Air, Rome</li>
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<p>The goal of the series is to demonstrate the global impact of local interventions and projects, ultimately bringing people together to build a more sustainable and healthy future.</p>
<p>"It is of utmost importance that we work together across academic disciplines, national borders, and boundaries of every kind to address the water crisis in our world,” says <a href="https://provost.nd.edu/about/associate-provosts-vice-presidents/vice-president-and-associate-provost-for-interdisciplinary-initiatives/">Robert Dowd</a>, C.S.C., vice president and associate provost for interdisciplinary initiatives.</p>
<p>“Our hope is that these conversations deepen our understanding of the water crisis in different parts of the world and also point to how we can work together more effectively in order to promote more sustainable practices and policies with regard to the use of water."</p>
<p>The program is free and open to all and is hosted exclusively on ThinkND, Notre Dame’s open, online learning community. <a href="https://think.nd.edu/registration-gd/">Click here</a> for more information and to register.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Colleen Wilcox</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/new-thinknd-series-to-tackle-global-water-crisis/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">January 27, 2022</span>.</p>Colleen Wilcoxtag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1414732021-11-05T13:00:00-04:002021-11-05T13:52:18-04:00Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 15-21<figure class="image-default"><img alt="Iew Social Graphic" src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/450292/950x/iew_social_graphic.png"></figure> <p>Notre Dame International, with support from other campus departments and organizations, is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) from November…</p><figure class="image-default"><img alt="Iew Social Graphic" src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/450292/950x/iew_social_graphic.png"></figure>
<p>Notre Dame International, with support from other campus departments and organizations, is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) from November 15-21, 2021. IEW is a national event coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education to celebrate and promote global exchange between the United States and other countries.</p>
<p>Several events will be hosted on campus throughout the week, including the international film festival at the Browning Cinema, sponsored by the <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/KtbxLzflhSntwXqfRsZmtmPmBHTphHnPTL">Senior Fellows for Internationalization</a> and DPAC. <a href="https://performingarts.nd.edu/film-series/87/ndi-international-film-festival/">Learn more</a> about the event.</p>
<p>Other events open to the public include:</p>
<p>• Our Global Village: Communicating with the world around you – an intercultural communication workshop from 12:00 - 1:15 pm at Remick Commons on Nov. 8.</p>
<p>• Japanese Language Table at 6:00 pm on Nov. 16 at Hagerty Café – Duncan Student Center.</p>
<p>• International networking tea time at 9:30 am on November 19. Registration for this virtual event is required.</p>
<p><a href="https://international.nd.edu/about/events/iew/">Click here</a> for a full list of events.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Colleen Wilcox</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/notre-dame-international-to-celebrate-international-education-week-nov-15-21/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">November 05, 2021</span>.</p>Colleen Wilcoxtag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1406102021-10-01T11:10:00-04:002021-10-01T11:10:07-04:00NDI participates in Global Day of Action<p>Notre Dame International (NDI) is encouraging students, staff, faculty, and alumni of its worldwide community to participate in a <a href="https://international.nd.edu/events/2021/10/06/global-day-of-action/">Global Day of Action</a>. The event will take place on October 6th, and participants are…</p><p>Notre Dame International (NDI) is encouraging students, staff, faculty, and alumni of its worldwide community to participate in a <a href="https://international.nd.edu/events/2021/10/06/global-day-of-action/">Global Day of Action</a>. The event will take place on October 6th, and participants are asked to host a gathering such as a service project, a conversation, a nature walk or a reading group in their area. They are also asked to share photos and videos on social media, tagged with #FrancisFest.</p>
<p>The event celebrates the feast of St. Francis and responds to Laudato Si, the Pope’s call to care for our common home. This event is in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, Sustainability Minor, Campus Ministry, and Centre for Social Concerns. It's part of the week long festival celebrating St. Francis (3-6 Oct.), which will include film screenings, masses, service projects, readings, and lectures.</p>
<p>“When it comes to promoting environmental justice and sustainability, the scope of the challenge is significant. The cultural change we need is huge. Yet, we cannot afford to let the scope of the problem prevent us from taking action. It's not too late for each of us to make a difference. Let's be thoughtful and do as much as we can as soon as we can,” says Father Bob Dowd, vice president and associate provost for interdisciplinary initiatives.</p>
<p><a href="https://international.nd.edu/events/2021/10/06/global-day-of-action/">Click here</a> to learn more about the event. </p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Abby Urban</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/ndi-participates-in-global-day-of-action/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">September 28, 2021</span>.</p>Abby Urbantag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1387342021-07-08T09:00:00-04:002021-07-08T09:27:44-04:00NDI responds to latest announcement from the Department of Homeland Security regarding international students<p>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a proposed rule that would make it harder for international students to maintain enrollment in U.S. universities. A <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-06/pdf/2021-13929.pdf">formal notice</a> withdrawing the proposed…</p><p>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a proposed rule that would make it harder for international students to maintain enrollment in U.S. universities. A <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-06/pdf/2021-13929.pdf">formal notice</a> withdrawing the proposed rule was published Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in the <em>Federal Register.</em></p>
<p>“We are pleased by the Biden administration's decision to withdraw the proposed rule to eliminate duration of status (D/S) for F students and J exchange visitors,” says Leah Zimmer, director of <a href="https://issa.nd.edu">International Student and Scholar Affairs</a> (ISSA). “The University is committed to ensuring our vibrant international student and scholar community can thrive and flourish. Their presence advances the intellectual, professional, and personal goals of the entire Notre Dame community.”</p>
<p>On October 30, 2020, three University of Notre Dame leaders <a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/notre-dame-files-formal-comment-with-department-of-homeland-security/">filed a formal comment</a> on behalf of the University urging DHS to withdraw the proposal. The statement was filed by Marie Lynn Miranda, Charles and Jill Fischer Provost; Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost of internationalization; and Laura Carlson, vice president and dean of the Graduate School. They outlined five primary concerns with the proposal and the ways in which it would negatively affect international students and scholars; their research, professors and peers; and the University’s mission.</p>
<p>“The impact of this proposed rule would have been devastating,” concludes Zimmer. “We urge the current administration to continue to prioritize making the U.S. a more welcoming place for international students and scholars.”</p>
<p>According to the latest announcement, DHS said it received more than 32,000 public comments on the proposal. More than 99 percent of commenters opposed the proposed rule. <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-06/pdf/2021-13929.pdf">Read</a> the formal notice in full.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Colleen Wilcox</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/ndi-responds-to-latest-announcement-from-the-department-of-homeland-security-regarding-international-students/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">July 07, 2021</span>.</p>Colleen Wilcoxtag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1382662021-06-09T14:00:00-04:002021-06-09T14:37:40-04:00Leah Zimmer honored with Dick and Peggy Notebaert Award<figure class="image-left"><img alt="Leah Zimmer 06 02" src="https://issa.nd.edu/assets/432088/300x/leah_zimmer_06_02_.jpg"></figure> <p>Leah Zimmer, director of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) at Notre Dame International, is the recipient of the Dick and Peggy Notebaert Award. The honor is given during…</p><figure class="image-left"><img alt="Leah Zimmer 06 02" src="https://issa.nd.edu/assets/432088/300x/leah_zimmer_06_02_.jpg"></figure>
<p>Leah Zimmer, director of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) at Notre Dame International, is the recipient of the Dick and Peggy Notebaert Award. The honor is given during graduation to a faculty member or administrator who has had a significant positive impact on graduate student development.</p>
<p>As director of ISSA, Zimmer leads a team committed to celebrating and supporting Notre Dame’s international student community by way of welcome and advocacy, and is devoted to ensuring students and scholars subject to visa and immigration laws can access efficient, personable immigration advising that helps them understand their responsibilities.</p>
<p>Zimmer is being recognized for her tireless efforts on behalf of international graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, as demonstrated by the creative programming organized by ISSA, her sustained commitment to students and scholars whose research takes them abroad, and her dedication as a mentor and adviser to students who are navigating a complicated and constantly changing immigration landscape.</p>
<p>“It is my honor to recognize the tremendous good work that Leah has performed on behalf of our international students and scholars, not only this past year, but in her many years in her role. Her engagement and advocacy, as well as the creativity and persistence she brings to problem solving, have had a tremendous impact on those she serves,” says Laura Carlson, vice president, associate provost and dean of the <a href="https://graduateschool.nd.edu">Graduate School</a>.</p>
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<h4>“By honoring Leah, and the International Student and Scholar Affairs team that she leads, we emphasize the richness brought to Notre Dame by the students and postdocs she and her office welcome and sustain.”</h4>
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<p>The Dick and Peggy Notebaert award recognizes significant contributions to graduate training, including, but not limited to: building a graduate program; securing training grants to fund graduate students; serving with excellence as a director of graduate studies or as graduate administrative assistant; and developing programming or support systems for graduate students. <a href="https://graduateschool.nd.edu/policies-forms/graduation/graduate-school-awards/dick-and-peggy-notebaert-award/">Applications</a> for the 2022 cycle will open soon.</p>Colleen Wilcoxtag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1376362021-05-13T12:00:00-04:002021-05-13T12:26:40-04:00Notre Dame to resume study abroad for fall 2021<figure class="image-left"><img alt="Mc 10" src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/429821/475x/mc_10.16.17_great_wall_01_2.jpg"></figure> <p>The University of Notre Dame is moving forward with plans to send students abroad for the fall 2021 semester. An <a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/coronavirus-updates/messages-sent-to-study-abroad-students/">email</a>…</p><figure class="image-left"><img alt="Mc 10" src="https://international.nd.edu/assets/429821/475x/mc_10.16.17_great_wall_01_2.jpg"></figure>
<p>The University of Notre Dame is moving forward with plans to send students abroad for the fall 2021 semester. An <a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/coronavirus-updates/messages-sent-to-study-abroad-students/">email</a> was sent out to all affected students on May 13.</p>
<p>“We’re thrilled to be able to resume study abroad after such a long disruption, and our students soon will have culturally and intellectually rich opportunities for engagement worldwide,” says Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization. “Though the experience will be different than what students may normally expect, the University is optimistic that students can have a healthy and meaningful experience abroad this fall and beyond.”</p>
<p>Since the beginning of the pandemic, Notre Dame International’s health and safety and study abroad teams have been closely monitoring program locations around the world and keeping in touch with partner institutions. The recommendation was made after examining various factors, including the continued rollout of the vaccines in the United States and increasingly abroad and the overall public health situations in the University’s program host countries.</p>
<p>“Notre Dame follows a holistic approach for assessing health and safety risks associated with international travel and education abroad programs,” says Jaime Signoracci, associate director of international travel and safety. “This has continued throughout the pandemic, leading to the fact-based decisions to ultimately resume an abbreviated version of the Rome Architecture program this summer and study abroad programs later this fall.”</p>
<p>The University is moving forward with fall 2021 undergraduate study abroad programs, as well as graduate and professional programs. Notre Dame International continues to monitor and communicate closely with colleagues abroad as the pandemic may continue to affect international travel. Students will be notified of any changes in health and safety situations or in their host institution’s policies or offerings.</p>
<p>View the latest information and FAQs on the <a href="https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/faqs-for-study-abroad/">study abroad</a> website.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Colleen Wilcox</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://international.nd.edu/news-stories/news/notre-dame-to-resume-study-abroad-for-fall-2021/">international.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">May 13, 2021</span>.</p>Colleen Wilcoxtag:issa.nd.edu,2005:News/1373612021-05-03T09:15:00-04:002021-05-03T09:15:11-04:00Statement: Father Jenkins on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month<p>“As we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the peoples and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands to our world, and particularly to the United States."</p><p>“As we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the peoples and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands to our world, and particularly to the United States. A major benefit of the growing internationalization of Notre Dame has been more study of and appreciation for these cultures on our campus, particularly through the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, the work of Notre Dame International, and an ever-growing number of students, faculty and staff who bring to us the rich heritage of Asia and the Pacific Islands. We are a stronger community because of this diversity.</p>
<p>“As we celebrate the rich Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, however, we must also acknowledge, sadly but honestly, a history in the U.S. of discrimination against the peoples of this heritage. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, the denigration of Filipinos in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century and the infamous Japanese internment camps of World War II are but a few examples. Today, xenophobic rhetoric has been on the rise, and in recent weeks we have seen the killings of six Asian women in Atlanta and four Asian men and one woman in Indianapolis. Tragically, just days ago, Shane Nguyen, a beloved member of the Vietnamese Catholic community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was brutally murdered and dismembered. We mourn these senseless killings and we stand in solidarity with Asian and Pacific Island members of our community and our country.</p>
<p><span style="background:white">“We at Notre Dame must never tire of striving to deepen our appreciation of peoples of every race and ethnic heritage, celebrating their gifts and discovering the deeper humanity that binds us. We must fight against every form of bigotry and exclusion, for it is only by doing so that we can be the community and institution we aspire to be. </span></p>
<p><span style="background:white">“We are called to fulfill the promise of this commitment every month and, indeed, every day at Notre Dame. Let us, though, make this month of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, a time to ensure members of these communities are fully included in the Notre Dame community. We will all be richer for it.” </span></p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Notre Dame News</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/statement-father-jenkins-on-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/">news.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">May 01, 2021</span>.</p>Notre Dame News