ND

News for Notre Dame faculty and staff and their families

N 2015 12, No. 10 • May Vol. D

Update Campus Construction Page 5

BARBARA JOHNSTON PHOTOS: MATT CASHORE MATT PHOTOS:

Sustainability Morris Inn Renovations Summer Learning Inside Page 4 Page 7 Page 8 2 | NDWorks | May 2015

tailoring and alterations on site and LIMITED-EDITION same-day service. Credit cards, cash, GROTTO PRINT checks and FOAPALs are accepted.

MATT CASHORE MATT CASHORE MATT The Segura Arts Studio, part of PHOTO PROVIDED the Notre Dame Center for Arts and HAMMES BOOKSTORE Culture, has produced a limited- ACCEPTING ID CARDS FOR edition photogravure print of the DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASES Grotto. One hundred copies of Hammes Bookstore (campus “Grotto Autumn 2014” are available Alber Nerenberg Pieronek location only) has now joined all of online via Segura Arts Studio’s Food Services’ retail units as well as webpage (segura.com) for $250, Morris Inn in accepting your campus unframed. of the 2015 Rodney F. Ganey, Ph.D., ID card for charging purchases “This is the studio’s inaugural NEWS Faculty Community-Based Research to a department FOAPAL. Your ‘Notre Dame Landmark Print’—the Award, given annually by the Center ID card must first be authorized first of an annual series of prints for Social Concerns. The award, for departmental use. Simply visit that highlight important landmarks BRIEFS in the amount of $5,000, honors a irish1card.nd.edu/department- on campus,” says Doug Franson, faculty member whose research has charge and fill out the form. Upon assistant director at the Segura Arts made a contribution in collaboration approval, your card will be ready Studio. “We’ve launched this series with local community organizations. to use. When a purchase is made, of prints to draw attention to the Poster Available RESEARCH NEWS you will receive an email the next University’s growing interest in arts IN MEMORIAM: day to confirm the details. For more and culture.” A new poster, “Home Under NATIONAL SCIENCE information, contact the Campus Photographer Terry Evans FOUNDATION RENEWS CATHERINE F. PIERONEK Card Office at 631-7814 or idcard@ captured the image of the Grotto for the Dome,” features doors of FUNDING FOR JINA The campus community is nd.edu. the print. Evans, whose work is in 29 campus dormitories. The The National Science Foundation saddened by the loss of Catherine the permanent collection of the Snite poster can be ordered online at F. Pieronek, associate dean of Museum, is known for using both (NSF) announced March 30 that photos.nd.edu and is available it is renewing funding for a Notre engineering and director of the land and aerial Dame-led institute dedicated to the Women’s Engineering Program, who photography in a lustre or matte finish in four of study of nuclear processes in the died Tuesday, April 9. to uncover sizes ranging from 8x12 inches the complex universe that control stellar evolution, Pieronek graduated from Notre to 24x36 inches. Visit photos. Dame in 1984 and earned a master’s relationships trigger supernova events and lead to nd.edu, the University’s official thermonuclear explosions observed as degree in aerospace engineering that exist novae and X-ray and Y-ray bursts. from the University of California at between land photo store, to purchase prints The Joint Institute for Nuclear Los Angeles in 1987. She worked as and people. and gallery-wrapped canvas a senior systems engineer at TRW, Astrophysics (JINA) was established images of campus, and to and funded in 2003 as a NSF Physics where she helped develop both Frontier Center between Notre the Data Relay System on NASA’s read the photographers’ latest Dame, Michigan State University, the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory blog posts. University of Chicago and Argonne and the Chandra satellite. National Laboratory to address She returned to Notre Dame in “Grotto Autumn 2014” critical questions about the origin of 1992 to pursue a law degree and to heavy elements in nature or nuclear serve as editor-in-chief of the Journal processes on compact stellar objects. of College and University Law. JINA will now be known as She earned her law degree in 1995 the Joint Institute for Nuclear and soon after became the director Astrophysics – Center for the of alumni relations for the Law Evolution of the Elements (JINA- School and editor of its quarterly BARBARA JOHNSTON CEE) and have four core institutions: publication. Interested in gender- Michigan State University, Notre based equity issues, she became a Dame, Arizona State University and nationally recognized expert in Title University of Washington. IX issues, writing and lecturing widely on that topic. NEW COMPUTATIONAL MODEL In 2002, Pieronek joined the College of Engineering, serving as its WILL AID IN STUDY OF BLOOD associate dean and establishing the CLOTS, BIOFILMS women’s engineering program Applied mathematician Mark to increase the retention rate of Alber and environmental biotechnol- women in the college. ogist Robert Nerenberg have devel- Last year Pieronek was named oped a new computational model a fellow of the Society of Women that effectively simulates the me- Engineers (SWE) cited for having chanical behavior of biofilms. Their had a lasting and positive impact model may lead to new strategies for on engineering education, and for studying a range of issues from blood illuminating public discourse on clots to waste treatment systems. gender equity in science, technology, “Blood clotting is a leading cause engineering and mathematics of death in the United States at this (STEM) fields. point,” says Alber, who is the Vincent J. Duncan Family Professor of Applied Mathematics in the College of Science and an adjunct professor CAMPUS NEWS of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine–South Bend. LAUNDRY DISTRIBUTION “We can now use a very fast and CENTER RENOVATED biologically relevant computational The St. Michael’s Laundry model to study deforming structures Distribution Center, located at the of the clots growing in blood flow.” corner of Sorin Court and Holy HOLY CROSS PRIESTS ORDAINED Cross Drive (in the A15 parking lot behind the Main Building) has Six priests received the Sacrament of Holy Orders from the Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., in PEOPLE been renovated. Business hours are services at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Saturday, April 11. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; phone 631-7565; SEDLACK RECEIVES 2015 Left to right: Rev. Chase Pepper, C.S.C.; Rev. David Halm, C.S.C.; Rev. Matthew Fase, C.S.C.; the Most GANEY AWARD visit laundry.nd.edu or check The Week email for the monthly Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., Bishop of Peoria, Ill.; Rev. Daniel Ponisciak, C.S.C.; Rev. Timothy Mouton, Robert Sedlack, associate laundry coupon. Services include wet C.S.C.; and Rev. Christopher Rehagen, C.S.C. professor of visual communication cleaning (the “green” alternative to design in the Department of Art, Art dry cleaning; dry cleaning; press only; History, and Design, is the recipient

CONTACT Have a comment, question or story idea? Contact NDWorks Managing Editor Carol C. Bradley, 631-0445 or [email protected]. For questions US @ regarding The Week @ ND or the University calendar, contact Electronic Media Coordinator Jennifer Laiber, 631-4753 or [email protected]. May 2015 | NDWorks | 3

Q&A: ND medical Judge dismisses ESPN lawsuit University not a vice president for public affairs General Assembly did not include, benefits program review ‘public agency’ and communications, after the Members of the University’s health plans will change next year, but we and did not intend to include, ruling on April 20. “As always, our care strategy working group have will continue to keep you informed private university police departments. BY DENNIS BROWN, police department will continue to been busy the last few months. as we move through this process and Hostetler agreed and ruled that, investigate and report in a manner The 16-member working group’s make decisions. MEDIA RELATIONS under the statute’s plain language, the consistent with the highest standards purpose is to provide a set of guiding University—including NDSP—is of law enforcement and in accord principles to Notre Dame’s leadership How can faculty and staff stay St. Joseph Superior Court Judge not a “public agency.” In reaching with state law.” and Benefits Committee that will involved in the process? Steven Hostetler has dismissed a this decision, Hostetler noted that Under the APRA, only entities help them select future medical plans Now through the end of May, lawsuit filed by the sports media while the General Assembly is that fall within the statute’s definition for the University. you can work with your Human company ESPN, which claimed that responsible for enacting laws, the of “public agency” are subject to the To do so, the working group has Resources consultant to invite a Notre Dame had violated Indiana’s court is responsible for interpreting act’s requirements. The University been reviewing the current medical representative to attend one of your Access to Public Records Act (APRA) them, and in this case, the court argued that in creating the law, the benefits program, studying national upcoming department meetings or by refusing to make public certain would not rewrite the APRA to reach General Assembly was careful to health care trends, benchmarking to have more information provided records of the Notre Dame Security an outcome the legislature never specify that the APRA’s definition peer institutions and talking directly to your team. To contact the working Police Department (NDSP). intended. of “public agency” includes law with the people who would be most group on your own, you can send an The University argued, and Private institutions of higher enforcement agencies of the impacted by any potential changes— email to healthcareworkinggroup@ Judge Hostetler agreed, that Notre education in other states have government, such as state police and faculty and staff across campus. nd.edu or reach out to a colleague Dame has acted in compliance with similarly been exempted from having the police departments of political Here’s a sampling of some of the who has been appointed to the state law, stating that APRA itself to disclose records under their states’ subdivisions (such as cities, towns, most frequently asked questions the group: and advisory opinions from three public records acts, and in this case, counties and other municipalities), group has had to answer: of Indiana’s former public access Judge Hostetler’s ruling made clear as well as the state’s excise police, John Affleck-Graves, counselors affirmed that position. that the APRA does not apply to conservation officers, gaming Why was the group formed? executive vice president “We are pleased that Judge any of Indiana’s private colleges agents and the lottery commission’s Medical benefit costs have Hostetler has agreed with the long- and universities that appoint Dennis Doordan, security division. dramatically outpaced the costs of recognized status of the University's police officers. professor, School of Architecture records,” said Paul J. Browne, The University argued that the all other University benefits. In the Bill Evans, past 10 years, the per-employee cost professor, College of Arts and Letters of medical benefits has more than Umesh Garg, doubled—increasing 115 percent. professor, College of Science That’s more than four times the national rate of inflation and 49 Nasir Ghiaseddin, percent greater than the rate of associate professor, Faculty Senate increase in Notre Dame’s operating Todd Hill, senior director, OIT budget. The University must slow Karen Horvath, this trend in order to continue custodial crew leader, Benefits Growth Rate providing the most competitive and Building Services Historical Growth high-quality benefits possible. Yih-Fang Huang, 10-yr. professor, College of Engineering Cumulative What is the role of the Linda Kroll, Working Group? associate vice president, Finance ND Medical Benefits per Employee The Health Care Strategy Working Joe Kurth, ND Operating Budget per Employee Group exists to develop a set of director, Morris Inn 115% guiding principles to help University Bob McQuade, ND Benefits per Employee leadership and the University Benefits vice president, Human Resources Committee make well-informed Denise Murphy, decisions about future medical plans director, Human Resources 69% for faculty and staff members. The John Sitter, 60% group is committed to creating professor, College of Arts and Letters guiding principles that lead to the Tamara Springer, development of medical plans that editorial assistant, are competitive and consistent with Staff Advisory Council University values while reducing the Ann Tenbrunsel, rate of rising health care costs. professor, College of Business 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Will our medical plans change for Julian Velasco, 2016? If so, how will they change? associate professor, Law School At this time, we don’t know if or Since 2004, increases in per-employee medical benefit costs have significantly outpaced other University expenses. how exactly the medical benefits

Place a flower in the reflecting pool to honor mom Alumni Association event From 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Folk Choir, will be live-streamed for site, which launches Sunday, May 3, Hering story, downloadable celebrates Notre Dame April 29, members of the campus alumni, friends and mothers around will include a video of the Grotto penny postcards and essays on mothers community are invited to stop by the the world. live-streaming event and information motherhood written by Notre Hesburgh Library Reflecting Pool to For more resources and on hosting a Mother’s Day Mass in Dame mothers. Notre Dame has a special honor and remember their mothers information on the events, visit the your community, as well as the Frank connection with mothers, notes by placing a flower in the pool in website, mothersday.nd.edu. The Dolly Duffy, associate vice their mother’s name. Four thousand president of University Relations flowers will be distributed and floated and executive director of the in the pool in a heart-shaped display. Alumni Association, beginning Quantities are limited, so come early. THE ‘FATHER’ OF with Our Mother, for whom the Attendees will also be able to sign University is named, who stands an oversized Mother’s Day card or MOTHER’S DAY? take photos in a special Mom-themed atop the Golden Dome. Although the idea for Mother’s Day is said to have originated with This year the Alumni photo booth. An ice cream truck FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES FRATERNAL Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, Frank Hering, a Notre Dame alumnus on site will distribute free ice cream Association offers the Notre Dame (class of 1898), administrator and coach, also proposed the idea of a treats. family around the world—as day to honor mothers. Hering, who served as head football coach from On Friday, May 8, at 1 p.m., the well as faculty, staff and students 1896 to 1898, was the first basketball coach (1897-98) and also led the Notre Dame family will honor Mary, on campus—the opportunity to baseball team from 1897 to 1899. the Mother of God, and all Notre celebrate mothers with a series of He launched his campaign for a special day to honor mothers at a Dame mothers around the globe, special events and opportunities. Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting in Indianapolis in 1904, whereas Miss with prayers and songs of celebration Honor mom with a flower Jarvis started the observance in 1908—hence Hering’s designation, by at the Grotto. The event, led by Rev. floating atop the Hesburgh the American War Mothers, as the “Father of Mother’s Day” in 1925. The Paul Kollman, C.S.C., associate Library’s reflecting pool, a service holiday has been celebrated nationally since President Woodrow Wilson professor of theology and executive of prayer and song at the Grotto declared May 10, 1914, as the first Mother’s Day. Hering is said to have director of the Center for Social and a series of specially designed credited as his inspiration for the celebration the penny postcards Notre Concerns, joined by the Notre Dame Mother’s Day postcards. Dame students sent to their mothers. Hering 4 | NDWorks | May 2015 SUSTAINABILITY Research for a sustainable future MATT CASHORE MATT PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED BARBARA JOHNSTON

Javeline Tank Kamat Murphy

BY DANA BAKIRTJY, Tank, interim director of the the Kamat Lab in the Notre use falls out of their hands. That good news is that there’s a lot more SUSTAINABILITY Environmental Change Initiative, Dame Radiation Laboratory. The wasn’t even attention and focus on them in the director of ND-LEEF (the Notre lab currently includes about 20 a consideration ten years ago.” second decade of the 21st century, Sustainability is often thought about Dame Linked Experimental undergraduate, graduate and post- From his perspective, the only way certainly more than when strictly as an environmental issue: Ecosystem Facility), and Galla doctoral researchers working on to go is up. “I think all of these things I started and more than even 10 recycling, limiting emissions or Professor of Biological Sciences. Tank nanostructure architectures and fit together in a mosaic, and to me the years ago.“ protecting wildlife. But sustainability hopes that her research at ND-LEEF, energy conversion processes. is more than just planting trees and located in northwestern St. Joseph With support from the driving hybrid cars. County at St. Patrick’s County Park, Department of Energy, NDEnergy More than 140 faculty members can be a piece of the puzzle to solving and the Strategic Research Initiative, in 36 University departments are these problems. Kamat’s lab is finding new materials currently conducting sustainability Through a collaboration with that both improve solar cell efficiency research on topics ranging from Notre Dame hydrologists, Tank’s first and can be recreated anywhere corporate social responsibility to the project aims to understand how the at a low cost and with a small use of quantum dots in solar cells. size of the substrate on the bottom environmental footprint. ND-LEEF of a stream affects the biology of that Focusing on equipment utilizing stream. “Since streams influenced by earth-abundant materials, low ND-LEEF is a research facility within the Notre Dame Environmental Debra Javeline, agriculture or urban impacts often are temperatures and “low-tech” Change Initiative, which supports innovative research programs that political science filled with very fine sediments, we’re fabrication techniques which allow interested in seeing if coarsening the for a greater market scalability help solve complex environmental problems, including the interrelated As climate change progresses, substrates will help restore damaged and lower end costs to users, his problems of invasive species, land use, and climate change and their it will touch every human being streams to their original function,” lab concentrates on developing synergistic impacts on freshwater. Based in South Bend’s St. Patrick’s on Earth in one way or another. she says. two different types of materials: County Park, ND-LEEF is a globally unique research site due to its two How effectively we adapt to these Expanding upon Notre nanomaterials—materials 10 or 20 replicated watersheds that contain linked streams, ponds and wetlands. changes depends entirely on the Dame’s eDNA research, which million times thinner than a human These watersheds provide a platform for cutting-edge environmental choices we make and the actions uses environmental DNA as a hair, and perovskites—a broad class research in a setting that mimics nature, yet is highly controlled and we take. Debra Javeline, associate conservation tool to identify the of materials that are the source of the replicable. professor of political science, and presence of aquatic species, her fastest advancing solar technology to The Morrison Family Education and Outreach Pavilion at ND-LEEF her interdisciplinary team are taking second project examines how this date, with an increase in efficiency translates the research done in the fields and streams to anyone on the challenge of influencing material flows through water. A from 3.8 percent in 2009 to 20.1 interested in the ecological research, including members of the public, sustainable behavior change in the crucial component to understanding percent in 2014. researchers and students, ranging from children to adult-learners. most at-risk coastal communities the spread of invasive species— It is also designed to help raise awareness among community members across the United States. understanding the factors that Patrick E. Murphy, business The Storm Hazard and Risk influence how quickly eDNA about issues related to environmental change and sustainability, and— especially given its central location within a popular county park— Model (StHaRM), currently degrades and is absorbed by a Sustainability isn’t just limited under review for a grant from the stream—may allow researchers to to science applications. Because will serve as a critical bridge between the classroom and the field National Science Foundation, is a provide ecosystem managers an of demand from consumers, for students of all ages. collaboration among Notre Dame indication of where to explore further sustainability is increasingly being engineers, social scientists, computer for a particular species. incorporated into the business plans scientists and geoscientists that aims ND-LEEF also incorporates of corporations around the world. to analyze coastal communities sustainability in a more concrete From sustainability reports to supply Biologist Jennifer Tank collects water samples at a field ecology research and provide individualized risk sense with the recent completion of chain transparency, momentum is site in Kosciusko County. ND LEEF, located in St. Patrick’s County Park, will offer the opportunity for ecological research to researchers, assessments to property owners to the Morrison Family Education and building to embrace sustainability as students and the public. help them adapt to climate change. Outreach Pavilion. In collaboration an assumed business practice. “The idea of the project is to with Aimee Buccellato, assistant Patrick Murphy, professor combine hard science, social science professor of architecture, the pavilion of marketing, has watched this and the public good into an easy- was sustainably designed and built. trend develop since the 1970s. A to-use educational tool for the Through state-of-the-art video participant in the first Earth Day CASHORE MATT consumer,” says Javeline. “Although displays donated by Corning and the in 1970, Murphy has since become FEMA provides documents with Martin Curran Family, the pavilion a leading scholar in corporate recommendations for certain areas, shows not only what’s going on in the sustainability and ethics. By the documents are often complicated experiments but also the entire life comparing historical environmental and it’s easy for the average consumer cycle analysis of the materials used to interests from the 1970s with those to get overwhelmed and do nothing.” construct it. of today, Murphy has produced a The goal is to find ways to target body of knowledge that explains individual property owners with very Prashant Kamat, chemistry how changes in corporate specific recommendations—helping sustainability have developed them adapt their property to climate Worldwide energy demand and affect business today. change, and in the process helping increases about 2 percent a year. This both themselves and the public good. means that in the next 35 years, the “Things like climate change and demand for energy will double. In endangered species, these are some Jennifer Tank, biology order to keep up with increasing of the topics that we really didn’t see demand, alternative and sustainable 30 years ago that are much more in Invasive species and access to energy sources such as solar power evidence now,” says Murphy. “Levi fresh water are both environmental, must be developed and utilized. Strauss is now putting washing economic and personal challenges On the forefront of solar cell instructions in their jeans because to people across the world and in material development for over they realize that once they sell the our own backyards, says Jennifer 30 years, Prashant Kamat leads product, that’s where a lot of energy May 2015 | NDWorks | 5

ConstructionStudents will return in fall projects in full swing new research and teaching venues, include three buildings that integrate COMING THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF to major differences several academic departments, a academics, student life and athlet- much-expanded student center, a ics in one heavily trafficked campus SOON! CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION BY CIDNI SANDERS, digital media center and a variety of location. INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS hospitality and programming spaces, Phase 1 tunnel construction in An upcoming feature on nd.edu will provide a comprehensive overview will greatly enhance the campus ex- preparation for the two new under- of the University’s growth, including highlights and stats of each project. Warmer weather and budding perience for all those who study, live, graduate residence halls—one for flowers are often early signs of spring work here and visit Notre Dame, as men and one for women—began in as well as the indicators of another well as new amenities that will deliver March 2015 and is expected to last recurrent time of year: construction outstanding game day experiences for through June. season. But for Notre Dame the Irish fans. Since its founding, one of In addition to the new construc- sights and sounds of construction Notre Dame’s greatest assets has been tion projects, December 2014 progress have been the constant back- the boldness of its vision—the ability marked the first phase of extensive drop and soundtrack of campus life to see possibilities and connections interior renovations in Hesburgh for more than a year. where others saw only obstacles and Library. The multi-phased process During the 2013-14 academic fragmentation.” focuses on creating connections year, Notre Dame announced a three- Work on McCourtney Hall, the among scholars, services and year construction and renewal period first dedicated research building to resources; enhancing teaching and that includes building Jenkins and be constructed as part of a planned research; and inspiring learning and Nanovic Halls, housing new social East Quad Research Complex, discovery for students and faculty in sciences and international institutes; began in August 2014. Construction the digital age. the Campus Crossroads project; a has progressed to the third and top As construction continues on these new research complex; and two new floor of the building. The world-class buildings and work begins in late undergraduate residence halls. Work facility will include open laboratory May on Jenkins Hall and Nanovic began in March 2014 to extend utili- and team spaces and a central col- Hall, faculty and staff will likely re- ties to these construction sites. laborative core for faculty offices and turn for the fall semester to a campus University President Rev. John conference rooms. that looks slightly different and re- I. Jenkins, C.S.C., has described In November 2014, crews began quires alternate paths to navigate. the 2014-17 period of growth and working on the largest construction Be sure to check construction. development as unprecedented and a site on campus, the Campus Cross- nd.edu for ongoing updates regard- continuation of the boldness of Notre roads project, which surrounds Notre ing road closures, parking lot changes Dame’s vision. Dame Stadium. The largest building and faculty, staff and student “At a time when some are ques- project in the University’s 173-year parking shuttles. And look for tioning the future of the residential history, Campus Crossroads is on in-depth NDWorks coverage on the college campus,” Father Jenkins schedule due to favorable weather University’s 2014-17 construction said, “we believe the investment in and the productivity of the con- and renewal projects in the fall. these new facilities, which will house struction crew. Plans for the project

On cover, photos detail ongoing construction at (top and below left) McCourtney Hall and (below center and right) Campus Crossroads. At right, a section of the second floor of the Hesburgh Library is removed to create a light-filled entrance gallery on the north side of the building.

PuttingInaugural Sustainability the ‘green’ in purchasing cartridges can be up accomplishments and programs. Symposium a success to 30 percent less than “Reduce, reuse, recycle, but original-equipment first, refuse,” said Kurtos. There’s a BY MARGOT JONES & cartridges. significant value in not purchasing DANA BAKIRTJY, The first half items at all, she noted. “While OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY of the symposium there are benefits to obtaining focused on the global environmentally friendly items “Purchasing for Positive impacts of sustainable like reusable coffee mugs and Impact” was the theme of the procurement, as well shopping bags, it’s the tendency to Office of Sustainability’s inaugural as the significant over-indulge that counters a true Sustainability Symposium. Sponsored effect these “green” sustainable mindset.” by Office Depot, the half-day March behaviors can have on Participants were then invited conference aimed to give faculty, staff sustainability goals. to join one of three breakout and students an understanding of the David Gottfried, sessions led by company importance of thinking sustainably founder of the representatives. Through when making purchasing decisions— U.S. Green explanations of how to recognize both at home and at work. Building Council, logos for sustainable certifications “This event truly opened my eyes was the keynote such as the Rainforest Alliance, to the bigger picture of sustainability. speaker. Other Energy Star and Fairtrade, as well speakers included as overviews of sustainable brands, It’s not just about recycling,” says PHOTO PROVIDED Susan Miller, officer assistant in the Yalmaz Siddiqui, product lines and company dean’s office in the Graduate School. senior director of programs, attendees left each session Gottfried “After listening to such engaging environmental and with tips for making more socially speakers, I left the symposium supplier diversity and environmentally responsible sustainable. Being mindful in their with a true sense of how I could strategy for Office purchasing decisions in a standard purchasing decisions is a great way to immediately make an environmental Depot, and Linda office, laboratory or maintenance make a positive impact.” difference, just by thinking differently Kurtos, the environment. Erin Hafner, senior program about the types of products I buy. University’s director of sustainability. Yalmaz Siddiqui discussed Following the breakout sessions, manager in Notre Dame’s Office of By attending, I now understand the Gottfried described his 20-year traditional misconceptions all were invited to a vendor fair Sustainability adds, “It’s imperative significant sustainable impacts we can journey, from a failed business surrounding sustainable purchasing. and book signing with Gottfried, that we continue to find ways to make each day.” venture that left him penniless to his With humor and examples of author of “Greening My Life” and educate the Notre Dame community Purchasing for positive impact founding of the U.S. Green Building Office Depot’s green products, he “Explosion Green.” All attendees on the critical role they as individuals means evaluating social and Council. With guidance from debunked the belief that sustainably received a free copy of “Explosion play when it comes to the environ- environmental outcomes along with environmental icon David Brower, made items carry expensive price Green.” ment. Significant gains made in the price when deciding whether or Gottfried and his team developed tags and are inferior in quality. “We’re excited about how well the sustainability goals on campus—and not to buy something. For example, best practices and standards for Siddiqui concluded with a call to first Symposium was received and in our communities—are people- rechargeable batteries cost much greener building construction. action encouraging attendees to lead we look forward to bringing more dependent. Everyone can play a part less than disposables in the long This set of criteria would officially environmental change through more great speakers and sustainability every day, even with as simple an act run; reams of 30 percent-recycled- become the U.S. Green Building sustainable purchasing decisions. ideas to future symposiums,” said as purchasing.” content paper cost less than zero- Council, and later the World GBC, Linda Kurtos closed out the day, Kurtos. “People often ask how they For more information on ways to percent-recycled-content paper; and revolutionizing the green building offering the Notre Dame community can personally make a difference engage with the Office of Sustainabil- the cost of remanufactured toner movement. a look at campus sustainability in helping Notre Dame be more ity, visit green.nd.edu. 6 | NDWorks | May 2015 ENGINEERING Training engineering students to address ‘Grand Challenges’ A transformative role for the next 10 years. Students’ programs “It’s become a phenomenon, and are and about what precisely is the “We have a number of things higher education include hands-on research or design the Grand Challenges were part of purpose of higher education, and of already in place that I would argue projects, interdisciplinary experiential that,” says Kilpatrick, who moderated engineering education specifically.” constitute nearly all of the elements BY GENE STOWE, FOR NDWORKS learning, entrepreneurship and a session, “Building Community The College of Engineering is well of this program,” Kilpatrick says. innovation experience, global and Among GCSP Students and Building positioned to engage the program, “We need to approach all of our The College of Engineering has cross-cultural perspectives, and Community Among GCSP Alumni,” Kilpatrick says. Already, visiting faculty engaged in research projects joined more than 100 other U.S. service-learning. during last month’s events. “The leaders give talks on Grand Challenge which are in the areas of the Grand engineering schools in a pledge Kilpatrick, who has been involved Grand Challenges are changing the topics, the purpose of engineering Challenges,” such as chemical to train students specifically to in conversations about the project conversation about who engineers education, innovation and global engineers working on carbon address 21st century global Grand since Duke University and four awareness. The well- sequestration or solar energy and civil Challenges. Dean Peter Kilpatrick others launched a model in 2009, established Four engineers working on water pollution was at the White House in March attended a White House meeting two Horsemen Club, prevention.

when representatives presented their years ago where schools set a goal of CASHORE MATT led by a computer “I think over the next year what commitment in a letter to President doubling the number of engineering scientist, promotes we need to do is pull all these Obama. graduates by 2020. They’re ahead of entrepreneurship. faculty together at a luncheon or The challenges, identified in 2007 schedule: 68,000 graduated in 2008, More than 60 percent workshop on how to contribute by the White House Strategy for more than 90,000 will graduate this of engineering to guiding students in research or American Innovation, the National year, more than 120,000 by 2018, students participate proposing multi-person projects the Academy of Engineering Grand and demand is rising even faster in some form or other college could support, have faculty Challenges for Engineering, and the as employers recognize the broad of the college’s study give lectures in a series on Grand U.N. Millennium Development application of engineering degrees. abroad programs, Challenges, how to galvanize Grand Goals, pose important challenges The Grand Challenges vision has which are offered Challenges Scholars on what are the in human health, renewable energy, helped boost enrollment, Kilpatrick during the summer Grand Challenges, what skill set to cyberspace security and personalized says, by elevating an interdisciplinary, and academic year. tackle and how to contribute. We learning. meaningful, transformative role for A senior design have the vast majority of the pieces The 122 schools promise to higher education. Since the model course is being pretty much all in place.” graduate at least 20 students a year was established in 2009, more than developed to integrate that are focused on those problems. 160 Grand Challenges Scholars have several engineering Together, the schools expect to reach graduated—and half of them are disciplines. a total of more than 20,000 Grand women, compared to only one-fifth Challenge Scholar Engineers during of engineering graduates overall. Kilpatrick

The Minority Engineering Program engineering students and by

Helping students combine PHOTOS: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ethnic identity, Notre Dame advising the National Society of Black Engineers and the Hispanic identity Engineers and Scientists student chapters to help them engage in the BY GENE STOWE, FOR NDWORKS University. A College of Engineering initiative also supports Native Memphis native Leo McWilliams American applicants and students. came to Notre Dame as an The goal of MEP is to help undergraduate in the late 1970s, students of diverse backgrounds earning a bachelor’s degree in succeed and become integrated economics in 1981, a bachelor’s with the college. “We want degree in electrical engineering in students to participate in the life 1982, and a master’s of the University, degree in electrical to be leaders at the engineering in 1985. University,” he says, That was before the combining their Minority Engineering ethnic identity with Program (MEP) their Notre Dame Leo McWilliams demonstrates concepts for students.

started on campus COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING identity. in 1987, although If students need he participated in help, McWilliams the National Society says, “We assist them EXPLORING ENGINEERING of Black Engineers in finding campus Whether they design airplanes or biomedical implants, chapter. support through engineers are focused on meeting needs and making an McWilliams the First Year of impact on the world in which they live. But it doesn't just stayed in South Bend McWilliams Studies. If we hear of happen. for a 16-year career at Honeywell students who aren’t doing well, we International—and earned a Ph.D. try to connect them to resources. From day one engineering undergraduates are given hands- in electrical engineering in 1993— Engineering is one of the most, if not on projects that develop fundamental engineering concepts. before he returned to campus in the most, difficult majors on campus. All of the activities in their first year of engineering studies lay 2001 as co-course coordinator and an There’s not a lot of flexibility in it for the foundations for modeling, computer programming, design instructor for first-year engineering students. It takes a lot of hard work.” and professional team development. students. He became director of McWilliams gives presentations For example, as students design, build and test flotation MEP in 2009. at admissions events such as spring platforms for various loading criteria, they learn how to apply “I am glad that I chose to attend visits and early-admission weekends. modeling equations, create mechanical drawings, predict Notre Dame,” he says. “It was “We want to help students see Notre performance and evaluate results in a team environment. difficult and challenging work. I Dame as an option,” he says. “We’ve am proud to say that both of my seen our enrollments increase over When developing autonomous robots using Lego Mind- bachelor’s degrees were earned with the past 10 years—both overall and storms, they practice assessing customer needs, planning honors. It’s still a lot of work, but minority.” and executing computational algorithms, and communicat- now, being on the other [faculty] At the end of the fall 2014 ing with teammates. Students are exposed to the engineering side, we want students to be semester, African-American and disciplines offered in the college through Engineering Explora- Students test robots. successful and we want students to Hispanic undergraduate student tions, and they are encouraged to explore the discipline that want to graduate in engineering.” enrollments were approximately most inspires them. McWilliams fosters that type 2.9 and 9.9 percent of the total of environment by working undergraduate enrollment. with admissions to help recruit May 2015 | NDWorks | 7

Gourmet buffet service while Morris Inn kitchen renovates Both restaurants remain featuring a pasta action station, Rohr’s will be open regular hours, open for business salads, and a variety of meat and serving food from 11:00 a.m. to seafood dishes. midnight. It will offer both lunch FROM MORRIS INN The restaurant’s dinner buffet (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and dinner ($29) will also feature a pasta action (5 – 9 p.m.) buffets, featuring soups, In mid-April, renovations began station, along with soups, salads salads, and a sandwich station for on the kitchens at Morris Inn. and gourmet entrées. On Friday lunch and build your own burger, The expansion and renovation, and Saturday evenings, the upgraded bratwurst, and nacho bars for dinner. anticipated to last through August, dinner buffet ($34) will highlight a Between lunch and dinner service will better serve customer demand seafood display, lamb carving station, and during late night hours, for additional food and beverage and live action dessert station. Rohr’s will serve a variety of sand- offerings and catered special events. During the kitchen expansion, wich options. During the expansion, Sorin’s and Rohr’s, will remain open and all banquet events will run as usual with Morris Inn signature service and servers. Morris Inn will partner with University Catering to serve all of its guests during the kitchen renovation. PHOTOS: CAROL C. BRADLEY The restaurants will serve fresh and expansive buffets and showcase special interactive and carving stations. “With buffet-style service, our guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of dishes for the same price as an entree,” says Joe Kurth, Morris Inn managing director. Sorin’s will be open for breakfast (6:30 – 10:30 a.m.), lunch (11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 – 9 p.m.) during the expansion. Offerings include a continental breakfast option ($10.90) and a breakfast buffet option ($14.90) featuring fresh-made omelets, oatmeal brulée, French toast stations and more. For lunch, the restaurant will offer an express option ($13.90) and a full lunch buffet ($18.90),

MobileND at one year Clockwise from left: During kitchen renovations, Morris Inn’s Friday and App The first year, Willmore is very happy with the Saturday buffet will feature seafood such as this fresh snow crab and shrimp downloaded several new results so far, but is not content platter, and desserts such as tiramisu and others created on the spot. Above, modules were added to stop improving ND Mobile. Chef Patrick Dahm demonstrates the pasta “action station” where penne pasta 22,000 times including: “We take feedback from users very seriously, and work hard to make sautéed with garlic is stirred in the center of a wheel of Parmesan to create a BY LENETTE • Campus ID ND Mobile an app that people light cheese sauce. VOTAVA, OIT Card—a mobile- really want to use,” he says. “I don’t friendly interface expect the app to be everything for The ND mobile for managing everyone, but I believe we can make app celebrates its Irish1Cards it something for everyone.” one-year mark • Mobile in April. The printing—print There are more modules to be app serves as a documents stored added to the ND mobile app soon. central resource in cloud services to These include: for students, staff, PrintND directly faculty, alumni from your device • Indoor maps, which will and Notre Dame • Transit—built allow you to see both the fans across the in collaboration with floor plan of a building (by globe. The app NDSP allows users floor) and what amenities has a wide variety to request a ride from are available, including of information for O’SNAP at night, as restrooms, accessible entrances, everyone—from a well as view the campus even tornado shelter areas campus map and dining shuttle schedule. and automatic external hall menus to shuttle schedules and defibrillators (AEDs). the latest Fighting Irish athletics The result has been an • Sakai, which will allow news. overwhelming success. To date, ND students to log in and see their The creation of the ND mobile Mobile has been downloaded nearly assignments and grades— app stemmed from a desire to 22,000 times in 63 countries. the first time this has been modernize the existing m.nd.edu available on mobile. platform, provide native apps for What does an average day look like iOS and Android, and introduce for ND Mobile? Here are the stats: Admissions, sustainability and new features. To help achieve this Commencement will soon be goal, the Office of Information • Unique users: 1,500 launching new modules as well. Technologies (OIT) mobileND • Page views: 8,500 ND Mobile is available for iOS program team chose to partner with • Top devices: iPhone (82 and Android devices, as well as for Kurogo, a commercial mobile app percent), iPad (2 percent), every device from desktops to platform built for higher-education Galaxy S5 (2 percent) flip-phones at m.nd.edu. You institutions. “We chose Kurogo • Most popular modules - can learn more about ND Mobile CHEF JET TILA ON CAMPUS because it is used by several peer dining, athletics, map, and download the app at institutions, including Princeton, campus ID Card mobile.nd.edu/app. Celebrity chef Jet Tila visited campus to launch a signature pad thai Harvard and Georgetown,” says recipe (already available from University Catering), the kickoff to the Matt Willmore, mobileND Program inclusion of ethnic or “global” cuisine on campus menus. Manager. 8 | NDWorks | May 2015 Summer Learning Programs 2015 All sessions scheduled to meet in Grace Hall Lower Level Training Room, except where noted in the program description in Endeavor.

Amazing Moments for making decisions, interacting with others, processing informa- MISSION tion, and other behavioral choices. You will also learn techniques to “flex” your style to help you interact more effectively with others SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP “Notre Dame is a special place” with a unique character that whose styles are different than your own. Instructions to complete affects nearly everyone who steps foot on campus. Learn about the online self-assessment will be emailed to participants prior to “Quick Start” for New Supervisors the Notre Dame way and how You can personally create amazing the program. Individual reports will be distributed at the session. ACCOUNTABILITY moments for visitors, fans, students, parents, donors, customers, Cancellations less than five days prior to the program will result potential new hires, faculty and co-workers. in the course cancellation fee of $100. If you are new to the University and responsible for supervising others, you’ll need to know some basic University processes, Facilitator: Ava Fluty, National Seminars/Skill Path Facilitator: Denny Faurote, The Faurote Group tools and resources essential for your role. This session will Date/Time: July 16 2.5 hours (1-3:30 p.m.) Date/Time: August 5 3.5 hours introduce you to: how to manage time off/leaves/overtime, an Audience: New Hires and All Staff/Faculty (1-4:30 p.m.) overview of compensation, the online performance manage- Audience: Any staff who has not previously completed ment process, coaching/counseling/disciplinary processes, a DiSC assessment review of harassment-free workplace obligations for supervi- The Emotionally Intelligent Professional sors, and other essentials for getting started on the right path.

Emotional intelligence is the most important contributor to a Toastmasters Club Facilitator: HR Consultants, Office of Human person’s success on the job. It is the “it” factor that gets people the EXCELLENCE Resources promotions and opportunities they want. Learn how the interac- Date: June 3 2.0 hours (9-11 a.m.) tion and application of self-awareness, self-management, social Notre Dame Toastmasters Club embraces the power of public Audience: Supervisors new to Notre Dame awareness and relationship management can increase others’ speaking. Members of this club will complete a Competent Leader willingness to collaborate with you, identify you as a “go-to” person and Competent Communicator workbook by participating in various and perceive you as someone they want on their team. projects such as speeches, impromptu speaking and leadership . skills. Team Tune-Up: Supervisors & Managers Facilitator: Linda Mechem, National Seminars TEAMWORK Date/Time: August 13 3.5 hours Contact: Mike Alexander [email protected] (8:30 a.m.-noon) OR (No Endeavor enrollment) Having a healthy team requires continual guidance and devel- August 13 (1-4:30 p.m.) Date/Time: Ongoing Tuesdays (4:30-5:15 p.m.) opment to make sure small issues don’t become major sources Audience: All Staff/Faculty Audience: All Staff/Faculty, Graduate Students for dysfunctional behavior. This program focuses on what leaders must do to recognize dysfunctional patterns of behavior and address the trends early on. Participants will: examine Time Management/Self-Leadership TEAMWORK whether they are helping or hindering their team; understand ACCOUNTABILITY the importance of clarifying roles and responsibilities; identify Be a Better Team Player what it takes to create a team culture that gets everyone Do you feel like you are doing more but getting less done? In a TEAMWORK aligned to reach the goals and inspires trust and cooperation; recent web poll, 54 percent of respondents said they get between learn the why and how of team and individual meetings to keep three and six hours of work done in a day. Learn the four key steps Identify the skills and characteristics needed for true team thinking things on track; team-building activities that keep a team to gaining control of your time. Eliminate time wasters and create and collaborative behaviors essential for building trust, effective positive and focused on growth. your “stop-doing” list. Learn how to prioritize, plan and set goals communication, true synergy and creative problem-solving. Learn to ensure the best use of your time. how to maximize your individual contributions to overall team Facilitator: John Zulli, National Seminars/SkillPath performance through healthy “give and take.” Date: July 29 3.5 hours (1-4:30 p.m.) Facilitator: Denny Faurote, the Faurote Group Audience: Crew Leaders, Supervisors & Managers Date: September 17 3.5 Hours Facilitator: Jimmy Westrick, National Seminars/SkillPath (1-4:30 p.m.) Date/Time: May 28 3.5 hours (8:30 a.m.-noon) OR Audience: All Staff/Faculty May 28 (1-4:30 p.m.) Inside Out Coaching Audience: Crew Leaders, Leaders, Supervisors & Managers MISSION

Learn a positive coaching model to help you guide your staff COMMUNICATION Team Dynamics toward growth. Today’s employees expect feedback and ongoing TEAMWORK Communicating With Professionalism coaching that help them address current challenges on the job

EXCELLENCE as well as to help them develop the skills they need to achieve Teamwork is essential to the progress of intact work teams, project their career objectives. This highly interactive, multi-method teams and cross-departmental problem-solving teams in order for Use your physical presence, compelling words and appropriate non- learning approach will introduce you to the four-step GROW the entire University to be successful. In this workshop designed for verbals to establish credibility and build rapport from the point of coaching model and help you build the coaching skills that team leaders and active team participants, you will gain insights the first impression and beyond. Project a positive, calm attitude focus on supporting and building the right behaviors rather into the stages of team development and how all members can by choosing your words and reactions and by using active listening than correcting off-standard performance. This is a must-have create an environment where collaborative efforts and productiv- skills. skill for anyone who leads people here at the University. ity thrive. You’ll better understand the roles of all team members as well as, how to gain individual commitment to team goals. Facilitator: Ava Fluty, National Seminars/SkillPath Facilitator: Susan Baker, InsideOut Coaching Enhance the skills and techniques specific to operating in a team Date/Time: July 16 3.5 hours Date: June 18 7.0 hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) environment and how to overcome the common dysfunctions of (8:30 a.m.-noon) Audience: Supervisors & Managers teams. PREFERENCE GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROJECT Audience: All Staff/Faculty MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. Frontline Supervision Series Facilitator: Bill Murray, Murray & Associates Speak with Confidence EXCELLENCE Dates: June 10 7.0 hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) EXCELLENCE Audience: Project Management Certificate Participants If you are currently supervising others and responsible for Do you panic at the thought of standing in front of others to make setting expectations, delegating work assignments, applying a presentation or freeze in a group when it comes to your turn to policy, managing performance and ensuring teamwork, this provide an update? This program can help you communicate ef- Developing Trust and Respect in the Workplace series program consisting of eight half-day sessions will MISSION fectively in formal presentations, impromptu situations and group provide you with the necessary foundational skills to be a suc- presentations through small group exercises. cessful supervisor here at the University. This series concludes What does it take to create a workplace full of trust and respect with a full-day conference-style summit. and how does an individual contribute to that? In this workshop, Facilitator: Denny Faurote, The Faurote Group you’ll learn how to establish your own personal credibility … DateTime: June 25 (1-4:30 p.m.) Facilitators: External and University Facilitators understand how different backgrounds can influence perceptions Audience: All Staff/Faculty Dates: June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 5, … get tools for setting boundaries and creating expectations of (Elective for Project Mgmt Certificate) August 20, September 10 and behavior from those around you. . . take initiative and collaborate September 17 3.5 hours/session in ways that encourage others to reciprocate. Your co-workers don’t (8:30 a.m.-noon) have to be your best friends—but it’s absolutely critical that you DiSC: What’s YOUR Style? Audience: Supervisors & Managers create relationships of mutual respect and trust. TEAMWORK Facilitator: John Zulli, National Seminars/SkillPath This program is targeted to those who have never completed a Date: July 29 3.5 hours (8:30 a.m.-noon) DiSC Style Assessment and want to gain greater insight into their Audience: All Staff/Faculty own behavioral style and how others may perceive them. As e.e. cummings said, “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” In this session you will learn your inborn preferences May 2015 | NDWorks | 9

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Managing My Career ACCOUNTABILITY NEW EMPLOYEES The University welcomes the following employees who began work in March: Completion of this course is a prerequisite for individual career coaching and consulting. In this two-part program, begin your Rodrigo D. Ambrissi, Rochelle Christopher Doll, Liu Institute Adrienne Neubert, career planning process by exploring your personal interests, Miller and Lauren Whisler, Kelly Dowling, Organizational Effectiveness professional aspirations and lifestyle needs. Match your interests Special Events and Protocol Executive Education Ruben Rodriguez, Victoria and skills profile to suitable careers for use in creating your own Charles Bailey and Justin Matt Frazier, Biological Sciences E. Taylor, Sandra J. Vasquez Career Action Plan. Gondron, Hesburgh Libraries Brandy S. Gilson, and Sanena R. Willians, Facilitator: LaTonia Ferguson, Joshua Blair, James Gorski Joyce Center Housekeeping Custodial Services Learning & Organizational Development and Jonathan R. Mark, Leanne Kasznia, Security Alexander Romagnolo, Date/Time: July 8 & July 22 3.0 hours Turbomachinery Facility Aaryn J. Kearney and Annual Giving Programs (9 a.m.-noon) Dorothy Blue, MBA Program Aaron M. Menard, Football Jeffrey R. VonWald, Tantur Audience: All Staff/Faculty Sharon Busenbark, Jodain Massad, Ecumenical Institute Office of the Controller Athletics Digital Media Amanda Wilkerson, Mechelle Celie, Psychology Joshua Meeker, Freimann Customer IT Solutions StrengthsFinders Jonathan Cheatwood, Office of Animal Care Facility EXCELLENCE Chief Information Officer Pamela S. Mullin, Alexander D. Diersing and Development Research shows us that developing our existing strength vs. focus- Daniel Eppich, Compton Julia M. Nash, Religious ing on our weaknesses results in greater success and satisfaction. Family Ice Arena Maintenance Identify your strengths and opportunities to use them more fully and frequently at work. Participants must complete a self-assess- ment and read the book prior to the workshop.

Facilitator: Dana Schrader, Learning & SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES Organizational Development The University congratulates those employees celebrating significant service anniversaries in May: Date/Time: August 12 (9-11 a.m.) Audience: All Staff/Faculty 35 Years Vickie R. Garrett, Food Services 10 Years Support Facility David L. Gatchell, Security Anthony D. Coleman, Douglas K. Marsh, Office of Olay Malaythong, University Catering Launching Me, Inc. Executive Vice President Joyce Center Michael Daly and Victor M. ACCOUNTABILITY Jason L. Pope, Landscape Services Saavedra, Planning, Design, Developing your own personal mission, vision and set of core 30 Years and Construction values in the branding of your most valuable asset—you—could Michele K. Decker, Campus Christian F. Horwarth, 15 Years be the missing link to helping you achieve your professional career Kimberly K. Baker, Technology Services Joyce Center goals. Use this new-found information to help you build your plan St. Michael’s Laundry Jeffery Jackson, Hockey David M. Lodge, for moving ahead. Linda S. Brady, College of Robert K. McQuade, Biological Sciences Arts and Letters Human Resources Mark S. Sobieralski, Facilitator: Deidre Anderson Natalie L. Gedde, Melissa A. Paulsen, Office of Director, Maintenance Date/Time: June 4 (8:30 a.m.-noon) OR (1-4:30 p.m.) College of Engineering Gigot Center Kay L. Stewart, Freimann Audience: All Staff/Faculty Tomi M. Gerhold, Licensing Amber M. Pena, Animal Care Facility Thomas A. Klimek, University Catering Infrastructure Services Anne M. Reynolds, Developmental Dialogues Patricia A. Loghry, South Dining Hall 25 Years Shannon Zila, Morris Inn (Supervisors & Managers) Anthony D. Clark, Security Hesburgh Libraries MISSION Samuel L. Sanchez, Band Philip L. Shaffer, Office of Managers and supervisors have many responsibilities. One very 20 Years Director, Maintenance important, and growing, responsibility is employee development, for Jessica M. Brookshire, State Yolanda R. Teamor, Financial Aid the employee’s current position as well as, for future career goals. and Local Public Affairs This session will focus on Notre Dame’s developmental philosophy Nicholas J. Ferraro, and give participants a taste of what it’s like to explore career University Catering interests. Learn roles and responsibilities for career development, information regarding the career development process, a guide that describes the most effective development methods, and examples of how to handle career development discussions.

Facilitator: HR Staff, ND Learning & Organizational Development Date: August 4 2.5 hours (1-3:30 p.m.) Audience: Supervisors & Managers IVY Tech Associate Degree in PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Setting Goals to Achieve Your Professional Best Applied Business for Notre Dame Staff Simply put, a goal is a written statement about what you plan to accomplish within a given timeframe. This workshop will help you identify the types of results you want to accomplish in your job as well as, determine the activities to pursue to develop yourself. By the end of the session you will: Identify opportunities within your team and your job duties for Applications due May 22. which can create worthwhile goals Write one SMART goal related to your job duties and one SMART Classes begin June 9. goal directed toward enhancing your current skills or toward Earn an IVY Tech associate degree in applied business through developing a skill pertinent to your career objectives this fully-funded staff benefit. Available to regular full-time and Facilitator: Learning & Development Staff regular part-time hourly or salaried staff. Date: August 6 2.0 hours OR August 20 (1-3 p.m.) Audience: All Staff To enroll or learn more, call askHR at (574) 631-5900 or visit hr.nd.edu/news.

Part of the Notre Dame Learning at Work Program. Read more about learning and development opportunities for staff at hr.nd.edu/career-development. 10 | NDWorks | May 2015

The Artsat Notre Dame For tickets to events at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, visit performingarts.nd.edu and create an account or log in to view faculty/staff discounted ticket prices, or contact the ticket office, 631-2800. Ticket prices listed are the faculty/staff rate.

MUSIC against time over the course of the AT THE BROWNING CINEMA Hannah Cohen’s Holy weekend to convince each of her fellow Communion (2013) / Presenting Series: employees to sacrifice their much- National Theatre Live: Little White Lie (2014) COMING UP Gesualdo Quartet needed bonuses so she can keep her Man and Superman (2015) 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 12 job. With each encounter, Sandra is Hannah Cohen’s Holy 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3; $19 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21; $18 2015 Fischoff Competition The ensemble closes the Presenting brought into a different world with Directed by Simon Godwin with Communion Series season with their second recital unexpected results in this powerful Ralph Fiennes Hannah Cohen can’t wait to make her The Fischoff National Chamber of the center’s 10th anniversary year. statement on community solidarity. Not rated, 240 minutes, First Holy Communion. One problem: Music Competition takes place pre-recorded broadcast she’s Jewish! Set in 1970s Dublin, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Planned program: The Room (2003) Academy Award nominee Ralph winning short film explores a rarely May 8, 9 and 10, at the Dvorak String Quartet in F Major, Late Night at the Browning Fiennes plays Jack Tanner in this glimpsed Ireland, as seen through the DeBartolo Performing Arts Op. 96 “American” 10 p.m., Friday, May 1 exhilarating reinvention of George Ber- eyes of spirited 7-year-old. Center. Friday, Saturday and Janacek String Quartet No. 2 Johnny loves Lisa but she cheats on nard Shaw’s witty, provocative classic. Little White Lie Sunday events are free; the “Intimate Letters” him with another man which tears Tanner is a wealthy and celebrated Lacey Schwartz grew up in an ordinary Sunday awards and Grand Prize Schumann String Quartet in A Major, Johnny apart. This self-described radical who marries an alluring heir- upper-middle-class household in Concert require tickets— Op. 41 No. 3 “electrifying American black comedy ess. Appalled by domestic life, he flees Woodstock, New York, with loving call 631-2800. Visit fischoff.org about love, passion, betrayal and lies” to Spain, where he is captured by ban- parents and a strong sense of her Jew- for more information and Limited on-stage salon seating for has been a cult favorite in Hollywood dits and meets The Devil who engages ish identity. Despite open questions schedules. an exceptional opportunity. Best for since its release. him in an extraordinary dream-debate. from those around her about how a ages 5+. No late seating. 2015 is A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, white girl could have such dark skin, Sleeping Beauty: the forth-annual National Chamber Ballet 422 (2015) a fiery philosophical polemic, Man and she believes her family’s explanation The Southold Dance Theater that her looks were inherited from her Music Month—a celebration of the New at the Browning Superman asks fundamental ques- 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2 Sicilian grandfather. But after her par- many styles of small ensemble music tions about how we live. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 3 p.m., Sunday, May 3 ents abruptly split, she uncovers her performed and presented in the Friday, May 23 From first rehearsal to world true heritage in this moving personal U.S. today. One of Southold’s grandest premiere, “Ballet 422” goes backstage documentary about the legacy of fam- productions, Sleeping Beauty at New York City Ballet as Justin Peck, 2015 MICHIANA JEWISH ily secrets and denial, and the power Glee Club features more than 125 local a young up-and-coming choreog- of telling the truth. Commencement Concert FILM FESTIVAL dancers, Tchiakovsky’s glorious rapher, crafts a new work. “Ballet Department of Music score and a cast of fanciful 422” illuminates the process behind 70 Hester Street (2014) / Transit 9 p.m., Saturday, May 16; $8 (2013) characters. Family friendly, all the creation of a single ballet within The Sturgeon Queens (2013) 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 12 A cappella classical and popular ages are welcome. Tickets are the ongoing cycle of work at one of the 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 11 (English, Hebrew and Tagalog with choral music performed by the ever- $20 for faculty and staff, world’s great ballet companies. In 70 Hester Street director Casimir English subtitles) popular Notre Dame Glee Club. Family $15 for children and students Nozkowski revisits his childhood home The 2014 Academy Award submis- friendly, all ages are welcome. of all ages. Revenge of the Mekons (2014) on New York’s famed Hester Street, a sion from the Philippines, “Transit” New at the Browning 140-year-old building which served explores the intersecting stories of Fili- FILM 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7 at different points in history as a pinos in Tel Aviv. A domestic worker on “Revenge of the Mekons” charts the synagogue, whiskey still, raincoat an expired visa struggles to hide her Grey Gardens (1975) unlikely career of the genre-defying factory and art studio. half-Israeli daughter and four-year old Classics at the Browning collective notorious for being—as nephew from immigration authorities God is Kidding (2012) / 7 p.m., Thursday, April 30 rock critic Greil Marcus notes—“the The Sturgeon Queens (2013) who regularly patrol the neighborhood The Farewell Party (2014) Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother band that took punk ideology most For over one hundred years, Russ to support a law deporting the children 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14 and daughter, high-society dropouts, seriously.” Born out of the 1977 British & Daughters has been a landmark of migrant workers. God is Kidding (2012) and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onas- punk scene, the Mekons progressed destination for smoked fish on (Hebrew with English subtitles) sis. The two manage to thrive together from a group of socialist art students Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Run Run Boy Run (2013) Based on a series of interviews with amid the decay and disorder of their with no musical skills to the prolific, by four generations of a Jewish 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 children from different sectors of East Hampton, New York, mansion, raucous progeny of Hank Williams. Joe immigrant family, Director Julie Cohen (Polish, German, Russian and Yiddish Israeli society, this animated short of- making for an eerily ramshackle echo Angio’s exuberant documentary follows captures the unique history of this with English subtitles) fers an inspired vision of the children’s of the American Camelot. An impossi- their improbable history—a surpris- beloved store including interviews with Escaping the Warsaw ghetto at the opinions on God and faith. bly intimate portrait, this 1976 docu- ing and influential embrace of folk the original Russ daughters, now 92 behest of his father, 9-year old Srulik mentary by Albert and David Maysles, and country music, forays into the art and 100 years old. (movingly portrayed by twin child The Farewell Party (2014) co-directed by Ellen Hovde and Muffie world, and consistent bad luck with actors Andrzej and Kamil Tkacz) (Hebrew with English subtitles) Meyer, quickly became a cult classic major record labels. The Green Prince flees to the woods. There, he learns A group of friends at a Jerusalem and established Little Edie as a fash- 8 p.m., Monday, May 11 (2014) to hide from SS patrols and scour for retirement home build a machine for ion icon and philosopher queen. Welcome to Me (2014) (English and Hebrew with English food, until loneliness and the harsh self-euthanasia in order to help their New at the Browning subtitles) onset of winter drive him back to terminally ill friend. When rumors of Two Days, One Night (2014) 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Friday, May 8 Set against the chaotic backdrop civilization. Taken in by a kindhearted the machine begin to spread, more New at the Browning 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9 of recent events in the Middle East, farmer’s wife (Elisabeth Duda), he is and more people ask for their help, 7 p.m., Friday, May 1 What happens when a young woman Nadav Schirman’s documentary The given shelter and a new identity as a and the friends are faced with an 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2 with Borderline Personality Disorder Green Prince recounts the true story Christian war orphan. Based on the emotional dilemma. The Farewell (French with English subtitles) wins the lottery? In the case of Alice of the son of a Hamas leader who best-selling novel by Israeli author Uri Party is a compassionate dark comedy For the first time, Belgian directors Klieg (Kristen Wiig), she quits her emerged as one of Israel’s prized in- Orlev. about friendship and knowing when Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne team psychiatric meds and buys her own formants, and the Shin Bet agent who to say goodbye. up with a major international star, talk show. Inspired by the immortal risked his career to protect him. Zero Motivation (2014) Marion Cotillard, to create a universal Oprah, she broadcasts her dirty laun- 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 Gett: The Trial of Viviane story about working-class people dry as both a form of exhibitionism (Hebrew with English subtitles) Ansalem (2014) living on the edges of society. Sandra and a platform to share her peculiar A smash hit in Israel, Zero Motiva- 8 p.m., Thursday, May 14 (Cotillard) has just returned to work views on everything from nutrition to tion is a unique, sharply observed (Hebrew, French and Arabic with after recovering from a serious bout relationships to neutering pets. Often portrait of everyday life for a unit English subtitles) with depression. Realizing that the hilarious and moving, “Welcome to of young, female soldiers in a Viviane Amsalem (Ronit Elkabetz) has company can operate with one fewer Me” is anchored by a fearless tour-de- remote desert outpost. Playing out been applying for a divorce (gett) for employee, management tells Sandra force performance from Kristen Wiig like M*A*S*H meets Orange is the three year but her religiously devout she is to be let go. After learning that that will at once invoke gut-wrenching New Black, Talya Lavie’s directorial husband Elisha (Simon Abkarian) her co-workers will vote to decide her laughter and serious concern. debut details the power struggles of continually refuses to allow it. Since fate on Monday morning, Sandra races three women. there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce in Israel, only Orthodox rabbis May 2015 | NDWorks | 11

Presenting Series: Pilobolus 7 p.m., Friday, May 1; $23 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pilobolus returns with the quirky athleticism and enthusiasm for humor that’s made the dance company an international Dance entertainment brand. Featured on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” the Academy Awards and OK Go’s Grammy-nom- inated video “All is Not Lost,” Pilobolus are adult children going out to play, armed with fun, and a little sensuality. They

JOHN KANE create a spectacle of dance, gymnastics, theater and mime. Pilobolus makes fanciful and exciting dance suitable for a more mature audience. May contain partial nudity. Pilobolus: Children’s Matinee 2 p.m., Saturday, May 2 $12 adults, $12 for students ages 5 and up 60 minutes, no intermission This matinee is sure to delight the imaginations of children. A longtime arts education advocate, Pilobolus’ educational partners include Brooklyn Academy of Music, Harlem Children’s Zone, American Dance Festival and New York City and Connecticut public schools. PILOBOLUS DANCE CO.

Much ado about Shakespeare PHOTO PROVIDED In addition to the years of service, “My sister was in it and I saw the Program celebrated in Beudert said, the center celebrated camaraderie after the performances. documentary film two other notable accomplishments. I wanted to be part of it. This has The after school Shakespeare class changed my perspective of self BY KATHY BORLIK, FOR NDWORKS was the subject of a documentary and what I can do. It has given me shown at the Notre Dame Student confidence.” A Thursday afternoon at the Film Festival in January. “Much Ado Burgess has been a mentor, Robinson Community Learning After School” received the Audience counselor and friend to him. “She Center, is a joyful place. The rehearsal Choice Award. The film’s producers cares about what she does and has a space is full of chatty teens who are are Brian Lach and Nicole Sganga. passion for her work.” He is off to exchanging comments about classes, Sganga said she and Brian fell IUSB in the fall to study graphic arts, friends and Shakespeare. Seldom do in love with the place and the and just maybe theater. you hear a teen quoting Ophelia. enthusiasm. “From the moment Lydia Moss also is a senior at The center’s Shakespeare program you walk in, you feel like part of the Adams High and has been part of director, Christy Burgess, freely gives family. It is very much like Notre the Robinson troupe for six years. out hugs, encouragement and praise. Dame in that sense.” “This has opened so many doors There is more chatter over dinner The second accomplishment for me and has given me such Robinson Shakespeare Company students ham it up, including (far left back and then they run their lines for the highlighted was Robinson confidence. Before this, I thought row) Paul Ferguson and center, Brian LeBron-Williams. Williams received spring presentation of “Romeo and Shakespeare Company performer Shakespeare was just an old guy. Miss second runner-up in the ESU (English Speaking Union) State Shakespeare Juliet.” If you are depressed and fear Brian LeBron-Williams. He Christy makes it inviting, easy to Monologue Competition in Indianapolis. Both were featured in the for society, you should go there. The received a second runner-up in the understand.” documentary, "Much Ado After School." RCLC has made things better for ESU (English Speaking Union) Burgess loves Shakespeare and 14 years. State Shakespeare Monologue the young actors and actresses at the came to Indiana and started doing schools and two other sites each week The Robinson Center recently Competition in Indianapolis. Brian Robinson Center. workshops for children in the area teaching theater. celebrated its anniversary of delivered a monologue from “Two Christy Burgess came to South and then a Shakespeare summer More than 450 students are served community involvement, tutoring, Gentlemen of Verona.” Brian’s and Bend in 2008 from Alaska. She camp. Velshonna Luckey, youth per week. “I’m blessed to do it,” non-violence workshops and classes fellow thespian Paul Ferguson’s attended the University of Alaska development program director Burgess says. for seniors. rehearsals for the competition Fairbanks and received an M.A. in at RCLC, asked her if she could “The students make Shakespeare Jennifer Knapp Beudert, the are featured in “Much Ado After drama and theater education from expand it. their own; they make a connection,” center’s director, said the RCLC has School.” the University of Warwick. She Expand it did. From the first group she adds. Through the work they made quite a difference. “More than “Both teenagers had a contagious worked as the Fairbanks Shakespeare of eight, she now works two groups put in, the young thespians learn 500 people come in each week” for spirit and resilience we knew would Theatre as the education manager (3rd–5th grade and 6th–12th grade) discipline, values and confidence. youth and adult programing. “There inspire audiences,” Sganga says. and traveled to rural Alaska leading at the center as they work on their “My home is in Alaska but my heart are 300 Notre Dame volunteers, 25 Brian is a senior at Adams workshops for youth and Alaska spring production. There is a summer is in South Bend.” people from AmeriCorps, and a staff High School and has been in the Native elders. camp in June. Burgess is on the road of 10. There is a lot going on here.” Shakespeare program for six years. At the height of the recession she daily going to the four South Bend 12 | NDWorks | May 2015 ROBERT KNUDSEN, JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY KNUDSEN, JOHN F. ROBERT

President John F. Kennedy is presented the 1961 Laetare Medal in the Oval Office. Attending were Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C., vice president of Father Ned Notre Dame, second from left; Rep. John Brademas, Indiana; Notre Dame’s President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.; and James E. Murphy, Notre Dame director of public relations. The men at the far left and right and Father Ted are unidentified. UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

On their retirement in the spring of 1987, Father Ted and Father Ned were ready to take to the road with two motor scooters and an RV. As recounted in “Loyal UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES Sons and Daughters” by Sister Jean Lenz, O.S.F., the two arrived at “a grand spring picnic on the South Quad”… arriving as strangers on their red motor scooters and wearing black jackets and sunglasses. “It was pure drama, with At Father Hesburgh's funeral, many on fireworks breaking overhead as the sky darkened and dessert was served.” campus also remembered Father Ned- -Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C., who died in 2004 at age 87. Father Ted and Father Ned worked together for 35 years, as fellow Holy Cross priests, leaders of the UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME University and wonderful friends. Father Hesburgh gave the homily at Father Ned's funeral--at which, he noted, "We used to kid each other and argue who's going to die first. He said, 'You have to die first because you're going to have to give my sermon. I don't want to give yours.'"

Above: Father Ned and Father Ted, wearing T-shirts that identify them as "Roamin' Catholic," posed with their secretaries before leaving on a post- retirement, cross-country RV trip in 1987. At left is Patricia Roth, secretary to Fr. Joyce, and at right is Helen Hosinski, secretary to Fr. Hesburgh. Father Ned and On right: A statue of Father Ned and Father Ted walk Father Ted, created by artist Lou Cella of across campus. the Fine Arts Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany, The two worked stands near the reflecting pool south of together for the Hesburgh Library. 35 years. UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES