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The Ashbaugh Madonna, by Ivan Mestrovic (1883-1962) at the Snite Museum of Art.

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GROTTO NETWORK LAUNCHES On the occasion of its 175th an- niversary, the University announced Nov. 26 the launch of Grotto Net- BARBARA JOHNSTON work, a digital media platform for A young Catholic adults. “For 175 years, the University has sought to educate the minds and inspire the hearts of young people,” said Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. “Grotto Griffin Network is our effort for this time as we — in partnership with many others, but especially local parishes MOMENT — employ technology with which NEWS this generation is conversant, help millennials live richer lives, experi- 5 ence the joy 1 BRIEFS of the Gospel and use their 7 talents in The Velocipede SAVE THE DATE generous service to others.” Through video storytelling, au- thentic online conversations, social The bicycle is a staple of modern col- 2018 WALK THE WALK WEEK lege life, but in 1868 they were novel- The University’s annual Martin campaigns and practical tools for ties. Father Edward Sorin spotted one Luther King Jr. Day Commemora- navigating career, finance, personal tion takes place Monday, Jan. 15, wellness and relationships, Grotto while on a trip to Paris in December of with a candlelight prayer service at Network will engage Catholic mil- that year and immediately made plans 11 p.m. in the Main Building. The lennials’ desire to make an impact in to secure one for Notre Dame. event will be followed by a post-event their communities and cultivate He wrote to the students: “I send their spirituality — ultimately en- breakfast at the South Dining Hall. you ... a beautiful velocipede, one of couraging them toward deeper The MLK Celebration Luncheon the largest and best finished in Paris. I (free but ticketed) takes place Mon- participation in their parishes. wish I could have sent a dozen instead day, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m. in the Visit grottonetwork.com. Joyce Center North Dome. Classes of one. That it will be a source of new will be cancelled between 11:30 a.m. and great enjoyments, I have no doubt. and 1:30 p.m. After you have tamed it, you will please Watch for additional information PEOPLE give a ride upon it to Eddie, Willie, on the week’s events in the January/ GRIFFIN APPOINTED DIRECTOR Charlie, and Georgie of the Minims.” February issue of NDWorks. OF KEOUGH-NAUGHTON It was indeed in need of taming. The INSTITUTE FOR IRISH STUDIES first bike was all iron with a leather saddle. It lacked any springs or much Patrick Griffin, the Madden- of anything to provide for smooth CAMPUS NEWS Hennebry Professor of History, has ARCHIVES UNIVERSITY been appointed director of the Ke- transport, and its configuration GIFT FROM JACK KELLY AND ough-Naughton Institute for Irish caused its rider to bounce uncontrol- GAIL WEISS TO SUPPORT Studies. lably on the seat. As a result, a student’s turn riding the contraption NOTRE DAME INTERNATIONAL The Keough-Naughton Institute usually ended when he fell off, often with some type of minor injury for his trouble. SECURITY CENTER for Irish Studies, a teaching and re- On a letter with the photo, it is noted, “First Bicycle used at Notre Dame. It was sent to search institute within the Keough Alumnus John A. “Jack” Kelly and the students from the Paris Exposition 1866 by Very Rev. Father Sorin.” School of Global Affairs, is dedicated his wife, Gail E. Weiss, have made to the study and understanding a $1 million gift to support initia- of Irish culture — in Ireland and tives within the University’s Notre around the world — in all of its man- Dame International Security Center ifestations. Since its inception with (NDISC) and the Office of the Pres- the Donald and Marilyn Keough ident. Program in Irish Studies, the institute The NDISC examines pressing has assembled world-class faculty and international security issues facing expansive library collections. REFLECTIONS GRATITUDE the nation and world and conducts “Patrick Griffin is a seasoned ad- on research that contributes to dialogue ministrator, a world-renowned schol- on global policy. The center supports At the Irish Health Fair in Octo- ar and a sought-after expert in Irish faculty and student research projects, ber, Rev. James A. Bracke, C.S.C., history and society,” says Scott Ap- an endowed speaker series, an un- and Campus Ministry had a display pleby, the Marilyn Keough Dean of dergraduate fellows program and a with a large, blank sheet of news- the Keough School of Global Affairs. seminar series featuring scholars and print. Passersby were asked to make a “As such, he is the ideal successor experts on national security. note of what they’re grateful for and to Christopher Fox, the founding The Jack Kelly and Gail Weiss offered a printed “gratitude journal” director of the Keough-Naughton Lecture in National Security has to continue the practice. Institute.” been a staple of the NDISC and will What are we grateful for? There Fox, a professor of English who be enhanced with the new gift from were more than 300 responses. For is an expert on Jonathan Swift and Kelly and Weiss. The series brings friends, family, children, grandchil- 18th-century Ireland, co-founded the senior figures in the international dren, wives and husbands, mothers institute in 1992 with the Irish poet security field — including policy and grandmothers, sisters and broth- and scholar Seamus Deane. experts, members of nongovernmen- ers. Others looked at broader values Griffin, who joined the Notre tal organizations, academics, jour- — love, God’s grace, peace and love Dame faculty in 2008, explores the nalists, military leaders, government — or expressed gratitude for health, intersection of colonial American and officials and others — to speak at fitness, health insurance and being early modern Irish and British histo- Notre Dame. alive. And there were those grateful ry, focusing on Atlantic-wide themes The new gift also will fund the for 3-point baskets, football wins, and professional wrestling stable Shield’s WWE (World Wrestling Entertain- and dynamics. He also examines the Jack Kelly and Gail Weiss internships ment) Reunion. ways in which Ireland, Britain and for undergraduate students and the But there are no right or wrong answers. The idea is a starter, says Father Bracke. “Remember what we were America were linked during the 17th Kelly/Weiss research awards for grad- doing at the health fair,” he says. “Reviewing, re-establishing. How do we find a way to counter holiday stress? and 18th centuries. He has studied uate students. Keeping a gratitude journal is a nice way to start the new year.” revolution and rebellion, movement For those with prayer requests or concerns, Father Bracke will be available over winter break. Call him at and migration, and colonization and 631-9857 or email [email protected]. violence in each society.

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Notre Dame Stadium project offers clean slate for women in need PHOTOS: MATT CASHORE PHOTOS: MATT

Diana Quinn (left) and Lynette Cooper (center) clean in the entryway of O’Neill Hall; at right, Mary (“Miss Mary”) Hicks. “Been cleaning all my life, now I'm getting paid for it,” she says.

BY ERIN BLASKO, Founded in 1990 by members of discovered St. Margaret’s while living Now? said, and arranged for transportation MEDIA RELATIONS the Episcopal Diocese of Northern at a homeless shelter in South Bend “I got faith now,” she said. for them to and from work until Indiana and Cathedral Church of St. with her mother and two young chil- The women started out cleaning their first paychecks arrived, includ- Towering above Notre Dame Sta- James in South Bend, St. Margaret’s dren, ages 2 and 6, after moving here Jenkins Hall and Nanovic Hall in ing renting a van to transport them dium, Corbett Family Hall, O’Neill House assists women and children in from Chicago. April before moving onto the Cam- to campus and back the first week. Hall and Duncan Student Center — need with food, clothing, education Now a supervisor with my Best pus Crossroads buildings in June. She also worked with St. Marga- part of the massive Campus Cross- and other resources from a facility on Friend Services, Carter has since They’ll clean each of the buildings ret’s to offer “lunch and learn” ses- roads project — cast impressive shad- Lafayette Boulevard in South Bend. moved into a house in South Bend. three times: at the end of construc- sions during the workday to help the ows over the south end of campus. About a quarter of the center’s reg- Lynette Cooper also was hired on tion; after the furniture is delivered women adjust to the demands and But for 14 local women, the struc- ular clients are homeless. the spot. and set in place; and before final expectations of the workplace. tures, comprising 800,000 square feet Kathy Schneider, who holds both “They told us they were going occupancy. “I was surprised by the commit- of classroom, research, student life, a bachelor’s degree and master of di- to be coming in and hiring 30 girls For many of the women, the job ment she had to both the quality of media, performance, meeting, event vinity from Notre Dame, is executive or something for a job and I said, is a rare opportunity to participate in the work and the women,” Schneider and hospitality space, are a welcome director of the day center. ‘I want a job.’ So they helped us do the workforce and gain valuable skills said. “The fact is she cared about the source of light on the otherwise dim “She called me up one day and our resumes and everything and then and experience after years of being women as much as she cared about path to financial security. said, ‘Kathy, I’ve got some opportu- they hired us,” said Cooper, 53, who ignored or overlooked in the job mar- the work.” The women — clients of St. nities for work, and I want to change had been out of work for more than ket because of a lack of education, Carter said, “My Best Friend Ser- Margaret’s House, a South Bend day women’s lives,’” Schneider said of five years. experience or both — or because of vices, they understand that we are center for women and children who Elliott. “She knew there were women Previously, Cooper said, she had past mistakes that they have worked people and we go through things, struggle with poverty — work for My out there who really needed a chance. more or less given up on the to overcome. and they help us in the midst of Best Friend Services, a local cleaning So she wanted to offer a fair day’s pay possibility of full-time work “Because we’re a commu- everything to get things done. They company hired to mop, dust, polish for a fair day’s work.” because of health issues nity of women and we know work with us. They’re flexible.” and scrub the massive new buildings, Elliott arranged to interview the and family obligations, each other here, we knew St. Margaret’s, meanwhile, pro- as well as other renovated areas of the women. which tended to fright- that we had women who vided lunch for the women for the stadium, prior to final occupancy. St. Margaret’s staff, meanwhile, en off employers. could work if just given a first few weeks “to make sure they fit Jacki Elliott, owner of the business, helped the women to draft resumes, chance,” Schneider said. in” with the rest of the crew and had hired the women earlier this year af- complete the required application “I’ve known people who something to eat, Schneider said. ter attempts to recruit new employees and prepare for the interview process. hadn’t worked in five or six Julie Boynton, director of interior through traditional means — print “She interviewed them on the years, and they’re work- architecture for Notre Dame, helped and online job postings and refer- spot,” Schneider said of Elliott. ing full time now. select My Best Friend Services for the rals — proved ineffective because of “And she hired many of the It’s lovely. It’s just job. Boynton previously worked with low unemployment and a tight labor women on the spot.” wonderful.” Elliott on Biolchini Hall of Law, the market in the area. Like Tomeka Carter, But Elliott, Morris Inn and McCourtney Hall, Elliott had previously donated to 28. a former sin- in addition to Jenkins and Nanovic St. Margaret’s House, dropping off “I went in for an gle mother halls. old business clothes for the women to interview and they herself, did “It has been very rewarding to wear to job interviews. basically said I had more than meet and work with the ladies on But not until the economy the job on the just hire the Jackie’s team. They have worked very improved and the labor market tight- spot, so that was women. hard with great attention to detail all ened did she consider them as possi- a blessing,” said She coached the while doing so with a ready smile ble job candidates. Carter, who them, Schneider and ‘hello’ each time they see you,” Boynton said. My Best Friend Services staffers. “Their work is excellent,” she said. “We are pleased to be able to work with My Best Friend Services and to help provide a training and work opportunity for some incredible women.” Notre Dame receives first-of-its-kind $100 million Women like Tiffany Brown, 28, a single mother of five. unrestricted commitment from entrepreneur Kenn Ricci “To be able to take care of my children and to be able to fill up BY NOTRE DAME NEWS valuation, liquidation and distribution of the partnership’s assets, providing on hours like we do is wonderful,” incentive to maximize their value. The proceeds will fulfill any outstanding Brown said. “Jackie really saved my The University has announced a first-of-its-kind, $100 million unrestricted portion of the Riccis’ $100 million commitment. life. And St. Margaret’s has too.” commitment from Kenn Ricci, an aviation industry leader who is a Notre The Riccis’ commitment to provide unrestricted funds to the University For Schneider, it’s further confir- Dame alumnus and Trustee, and his wife, Pamela. gives Notre Dame’s leadership the flexibility to devote attention to its areas mation of the lessons she learned as The single largest unrestricted guaranteed gift ever committed to the of greatest need at the time. Recent uses of unrestricted gifts include financial a student at Notre Dame. University is being made through a Philanthropic Succession Partnership aid, areas to further Notre Dame’s Catholic mission, programs that enhance “As an alum of Notre Dame, I (PSP), an innovative giving structure developed by Ricci, founder student life and experiences and uses that strengthen academics by expanding am proud of Notre Dame and I am of Directional Aviation Capital, a holding company for aviation companies he research opportunities. proud of Jackie,” Schneider said. has founded or acquired. The Ricci family’s previous gifts to Notre Dame include a $5 million gift to “Every class at Notre Dame, I was The $100 million commitment will begin to be fulfilled through lifetime create an outdoor home for the Band of the Fighting Irish and a world-class taught that every gift you’re given gifts by the Riccis and, ultimately, completed with proceeds from the sale of facility for students participating in RecSports; the Ricci Band Rehearsal Hall; bears responsibility to be used for business assets held by a Ricci family limited partnership that owns interests in the Ricci Band Musical Excellence fund; the President’s Circle; and financial the benefit of others. And I think Directional Aviation Capital. aid, including the Tomasetti Grace and Lynne Grace Brown Scholarship, the this is a great gift that was given to Upon Ricci’s death, Notre Dame will receive beneficial rights to a limited Frank and Doris Vas Scholarship and the Charles and Mary Ricci Scholarship. these women.” partnership interest and become the partnership’s successor general partner. This newly unveiled gift contributes to the Boldly Notre Dame campaign The University will hold the controlling interest and have responsibility for the announced by the University in August. 4 | NDWorks | December 2017

BEHIND THE SCENES The Snite Museum of Art ‘Our job is not to be noticed’ BY CAROL C. BRADLEY, NDWORKS PHOTOS, THIS ROW: MATT CASHORE MATT PHOTOS, THIS ROW:

The Snite Museum of Art, considered by modern and contemporary art. many to be one of the finest University art But collecting, preserving, maintaining museums in the country, contains works of art and exhibiting art takes a dedicated staff of that represent many cultures and periods of professionals most of us never see. Here they world art history. take us behind the scenes to show us how Strengths in the collections include their jobs contribute to the mission of the Mesoamerican, Spanish Colonial, Latin museum and the University. American, Mexican and Chicano art; 19th-, For more information on upcoming 20th and 21st-century photography, old master exhibitions and events, visit the website at to 19th-century paintings, sculpture, drawings sniteartmuseum.nd.edu. and prints; design and decorative arts and

Claude Lorrain, Rest on the Flight to Egypt

Cheryl Snay: Works on paper vault CAROL BRADLEY CAROL BRADLEY “We estimate that around 87 to 90 percent of the collections are in storage,” says Cheryl Snay, curator of European art. The collections contain, she estimates, around 29,000 items, many of them fragile. In the paper vault, Snay notes that works on paper that must be stored flat are ordered by size, color-coded by medium (drawings or prints, for example) and filed alphabetically by the name of the artist. Each drawer contains a tracking sheet, and each acid-free storage box contains a printed inventory box list (information contained in the electronic collections database as well.) The room’s large flat surfaces are used for pulling and examining works on paper, for research or when curators are selecting works to exhibit. Works on paper are exhibited only for brief periods of time to minimize exposure to light. Another room contains hanging works, with temperature and humidity monitored three times per day. Large flat drawers contain even more fragile pastels, which must be kept flat, covered by protective sheets and stored in the dark.

Preparator Ramiro Rodriguez and assistant preparator Kyle Thorne CAROL BRADLEY

Preparators perform a number of critical museum tasks—but, says Preparator Ramiro Rodriguez, “Our job is not to be noticed.” Rodriguez and Assistant Preparator Kyle Thorne (here examining a recently acquired 1610 engraving by Willem Swanenberg) review new acquisitions, assess their incoming status, make sure they are matted to museum standards with acid- and lignin-free mats and hinges, and stored flat in Solander cases — the ubiquitous clamshell boxes for flat storage named for 18th-century Swedish botanist Daniel Solander. Rodriguez and Thorne also design exhibition installations, planning design, layout and flow; mat and frame art works for exhibition; install and de-install works for gallery shows; pack and crate (or unpack and uncrate) objects; and build small pedestals, risers and stands for objects. In addition, they prepare and install signage and didactic materials, and bring works and objects out of storage for study by classes and researchers. December 2017 | NDWorks | 5

BEHIND THE SCENES The Snite Museum of Art ‘Our job is not to be noticed’ BY CAROL C. BRADLEY, NDWORKS CAROL BRADLEY CAROL BRADLEY

Friends of the Snite: Mary Rattenbury

Mary Rattenbury is program coordinator of the Friends of the Snite Museum. Membership in the Friends funds education outreach programs to the community. Sponsored programs include museum tours for area children that reach nearly 10,000 elemenatary students per year, High School Art Day, Art and Architecture tours and exhibition opening receptions.

Deb Osborn

Deb Osborn, the museum’s custodian, keeps the Snite’s many spaces pristine for visitors. But visitors might be surprised to learn that any dusting or other cleaning of frames, vitrines (Plexiglas or glass display cases) and anything Security: Fred Slaski around the artwork can only be cleaned by preparators. Security monitor Fred Slaski; every day there are seven security monitors working in the museum, as well as a rotating group of students and one staffer on duty to provide visitor information. CAROL BRADLEY

Edward J. Steichen (American, 1879-1973), Nocturne, ca. 1905, oil on canvas. 6 | NDWorks | December 2017

NEW EMPLOYEES SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES

The University welcomes the following employees who began work in October: The University congratulates those employees celebrating significant service anniversaries in December: James W. Baad, Campus James J. Comerford, Shelly S. Liapes, Office of Technology Services Shakespeare at Notre Dame Human Resources Patrikk M. Balanow, Katherine L. Dittmer, Kathleen M. Malas and Eileen J. 30 Years 15 Years North Dining Hall Licensing Varga, Law School Admissions LinDa L. Grams, Philosophy Jennifer L. Lechtanski, Kassandra L. Blanton, Tyler Dye, Alumni Jemma D. Mcleish, Nanovic Institute for Candelaria Flores and Association Biological Sciences 25 Years European Studies Shane M. Packer, Custodial Wendy Petra Farrell, Center Anthony F. Onimus, Barbara A. Panzica, Services for Ethics and Culture Recreational Sports School of Architecture 10 Years Ashley M. Boccuzzi, Silvia Paloma Garcia-Lopez, Mathew D. Prescott, Michael W. Atkins, Notre Dame Initiative for Institute for Latino Studies Engineering and Science Infrastructure Services Global Development Christopher W. Gillis and Computing Administration 20 Years Noelle N. Elliott, Music Kimberly J. Bradford, Jean A. Pawlak, User Services Mary R. Robertson and Shannon Jill R. Bodensteiner, Athletics Jennifer H. Koebel, Kasagga E. Nabuufu and Guadalupe Gomez, Kellogg Weyer, Robinson Community Compliance and Legal Development Allison M. Sheets, Institute for International Studies Learning Center Hal R. Culbertson, Keough Notre Dame Research Dorinda C. Hanrahan, Pablo D. Robles Granda, School of Global Affairs Administration Office of the Controller Computer Science and Allen F. Utterback, Clevon D. Brown, Bri’An E. Harper, Food Service, Engineering College of Science College of Engineering Holy Cross House Angelina Rose and Joshio T. Kevin E. Young, Chemistry Meghan L. Buysse, Matthew R. Hensley, Sarker, Morris Inn and Biochemistry Donor Services Infrastructure Services Tamuto Takakura, Sarah M. Cahalan, Steven M. Hosang, Operations Turbomachinery Facility Notre Dame Magazine Yuanyuan Huang, Procurement Jesse Vogel, Vice President and Sushma Chandrashekar, Services Associate Provost for Innovation Customer IT Solutions Kelly Huth, English Christopher E. Sarah E. Lawless, Special Events Charizopoulos, Football and Stewardship

IN MEMORY

The University extends sympathy to the families and friends of these recently deceased employees and retirees:

Robert (Boghdan) Momotiuk, retired Joyce Center maintenance technician, Oct. 28. Elsie Orban, retiree, Nov. 1. Isauro Navarro, food services retiree, Nov. 3. Sheridan Patrick McCabe, professor emertius, department of psychology, Nov. 6. Elaine Kleva, retiree, Nov. 7. Stephen Tapp, a system administrator specialist in Campus Technology Services, Nov. 11. Robert H. Schuler, Zahm Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nov. 13. William Dawson, professor emertius, department of psychology, Nov. 22.

ImprovingNine work processes certified as Green Belts percent of nutritional and allergen across the University Black Belt certification, indicating a post-Green Belt project of greater information for recipes currently complexity and impact across available to students and guests. BY ANGELA KNOBLOCH, CASHORE MATT campus. Constance Morrow, University CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT “The University congratulates all Health Services: Reduced the volume those who have completed Green of health insurance inquiries by Providing safe dining options Belt and Black Belt projects,” says more than 30 percent and improved for students with food allergies or Mullaney. overall response time. medical conditions was the primary For more information on OCI, Kara Palmer, Mendoza College focus of one of nine Office of visit continuousimprovement. of Business (formerly in rotation Continuous Improvement (OCI) Six nd.edu. Prerequisite Yellow Belt program in Auxiliary Operations): Sigma Green Belt projects this fall. classes are offered several times a year. Streamlined Irish1Card processes for Green Belt projects focus on Visit Endeavor for information or to ancillary card requestors and reduced “making Notre Dame better Front row, left to right: Lauren Plennert, Rebecca Hutchinson, Rachel Parks, register. the variety of ancillary cards on every day” by improving services, Duane Wilson; Center row: Deana Northern, Suzanne DeGuilio, Constance campus from more than 30 to three. reducing rework, mitigating risk, Morrow, Kara Palmer; Third row: Cheryl Bauer, Jocie Antonelli (co-leader, Green Belt Certifications Suzanne DeGuilio, University and giving back to people the gift Relations: Reduced the overall time of time that can be transferred previously certified), Erin Abbey. Rebecca Hutchinson, Rachel Parks, Notre Dame Research required in the President’s Circle from administrative tasks to renewals process by more than seven more value-added activities, says for all of our diners who want to be respond to inquiries.” Administration: Identified key effectiveness measures for supporting weeks, or one FTE annually. Carol Mullaney, senior director able to make food choices that are In many instances, students and Lauren Plennert, Audit & of sustainability and continuous best for them.” parents received answers without research and implemented a task- tracking tool to provide workflow Advisory Services: Improved the improvement. In another project, University having to contact UHS, saving documentation of the employee As a result of one project, ND Health Services recognized the need time and unnecessary frustration. oversight, load balancing and informed decision-making in support separation process ensuring that NetNutrition, complete nutritional to enhance the office’s ability to The improvement actions taken to deactivation of building and netID information (including the respond to student and parent health proactively address inquiries resulted functions. Erin Abbey, Athletics Compliance: access was completed within one identification of potential allergens) insurance inquiries. in a 30 percent decrease in volume business day of the last day worked. is now available for 100 percent of all “During the summer, our volume during the same eight-week period in Restored more than 400 hours recipes served in the dining halls. of inquiries was well over 3,000 in 2017. “The reduction was primarily capacity annually in managing “This tool provides critical just an eight-week period. Most of on easily answered inquiries. We reimbursements to student-athletes. Black Belt Certification information for the 8 to 9 percent this volume relied on the expertise were better able to focus on the more Deana Northern, Office of Duane Wilson, Office of of students who have a serious or of one staff member,” says Connie complex health insurance inquiries in Information Technology: Ensured Continuous Improvement: Led the life-threatening food allergy or Morrow, assistant director of UHS. a timely manner,” says Morrow. 100 percent of Notre Dame affiliates employee separation project with dietary-related medical condition,” “A key improvement implemented In addition to the nine Green tracked when accessing Rockne and Green Belt support from Lauren says Cheryl Bauer, associate director was equipping our staff members, Belt certifications, Duane Wilson, Rolfs sports facilities. Plennert. of sourcing and sustainability in as well as campus partners, with program director in the Office of Cheryl Bauer, Campus Dining: Campus Dining. “It’s also a win-win the information needed to directly Continuous Improvement, received Created database including 100 Notre Dame establishes Office of Military andNotre DameestablishesOfficeofMilitary Affairs Veterans BY SUE LISTER, MEDIA RELATIONS University’s forNotre support Dame- and Veteranstary Affairs(OMVA). by Office establishingitsnew of Mili- ourcountry those whohave served has strengthened itscommitmentto United States military, theUniversity careers tothe andasapartner itary training studentspreparing formil- coordinate andlead Notre Dame’s meet theiruniqueneeds.It willalso to and developing targeted services and graduatestudentpopulations undergraduate military-connected the OMVA willfocusongrowing the who cametoNotre Dame in2014, Jones, aU.S.Marine Corpsveteran members ledthisinitiative.” Initiative Steering Committee,whose and grateful totheMilitary Veteran our nationandtheUniversity. 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Water MusicSuiteNo.3andmore. The programwillincludeRoyalFireworksMusic, of onethemostfamousBaroquecomposers. An intimate,in-depthlookatthelifeandrepertoire Leighton ConcertHall;$25 2:30 p.m.Sunday, Jan.7 South BendSymphonyOrchestra The World ofHandel for theHomeless andFoodBankofNorthernIndiana. selections. Theconcertswillbenefitthe SouthBendCenter for theseasonandavarietyofcontemporaryholiday The NotreDameGleeClubwillperformtraditionalmusic Leighton ConcertHall;$6 2:30 and8p.m.Saturday, Dec.9 Department ofMusic Notre DameGleeClubChristmasConcert MUSIC departments. aid, First Year ofStudies and other affairs, the Graduate School, financial cluding ROTC, admissions,student others areas oftheUniversity, in- oratively withrepresentatives from these studentsandwillwork collab- tosupport efforts multidisciplinary this will entail actively recruiting this willentailactively recruiting population. Amongotherthings, model ofengagementforthisstudent abling theUniversity tobealeading studentsanden- military-connected ence robust, inclusive andvibrantfor of makingtheNotre Dame experi- pursuits.” intheiracademic fully supported andfeel sacrifice forourcountry the gratitudethatwe have fortheir Notre Dame communityexperience individualswithinthe tary-connected Affairs willensure thatthosemili- Office and of Military Veterans the U.S.military,” Jones says.“The in 3.8 millionveterans have served direct usinthisendeavor.” spectives, we have theidealleaderto the University from avariety ofper- past three-plus years gettingtoknow rine Corpsveteran whohasspentthe Regan Jones, ahighlydecoratedMa- Initiative Steering Committee.“In and chair oftheMilitary Veteran president andassociateprovost and families,” says LauraCarlson, vice veterans, military, ROTC andtheir of thenation’s bestuniversities for achieve singulardistinctionasone The office’s strategicplansetsgoals “Since Sept. 11,2001,more than “We believe Notre Dame can

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December 2017 |7 |NDWorks Miracle on34thStreet enrolls ofthe 38veterans aspart at students, visittheOMVA website resources formilitary-connected universities around thecountry. for enrollment incollegesand faculty andadministratorspreparing spent aweek withNotre Dame members and active-duty military Project, through which15veterans ofthe a cohort summer, theUniversity hosted Yellow RibbonProgram. This past office at631-2800. purchase tickets, or calltheticket nd.edu for more information or to website.the Visit students, unlessotherwisenotedon 65 andup,free for Notre Dame are $6for faculty/staff, $5for those Tickets for Browning Cinemamovies staff rate. Ticket priceslistedare thefaculty/ contact theticket office, 631-2800. staff discountedticket prices,or an accountor loginto view faculty/ performingarts.nd.edu andcreate Performingtolo Center, Arts visit For tickets toevents attheDeBar omva.nd.edu. To learnmore aboutNotre Dame’s ––––––––––––– Warrior-Scholar performingarts.

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Notre Dame–Newman Centre to engage Irish millenials

BY AMANDA SKOFSTAD, MEDIA RELATIONS

President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., joined the Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, archbishop of Dublin, in inaugurating the Notre Dame–Newman Centre for Faith and Reason in Dublin with a Mass held on 1 Thursday, Nov. 23. At the invitation of Archbishop Martin, the University agreed in 2016 to steward the historic Newman University Church by establishing a center designed for young professionals. The center is named for 2 the church’s founder, Blessed John Henry Newman. “I see the establishment of the center as an opportunity for University Church to return to its original vocation as a focal point for reflection on faith and reason,” says Archbishop Martin. “Dublin can take a new lead in today’s changed social context in something which is part of the rich heritage of Newman’s presence in Dublin.” Father Jenkins notes: “The Notre Dame–Newman Centre enables us to bring together our respect for Blessed John Henry Newman’s towering contributions to the dialogue of faith and reason with the University’s deep connection to the people, culture and nation of Ireland. We are grateful for the opportunity and hope the endeavor serves the Church and people of Ireland.” The inaugural events in Dublin included a lecture on faith and reason in a secular age by Cyril O’Regan, Notre Dame’s Huisking 3 Professor of Theology, as well as the premiere of a new Mass composed by the internationally recognized Irish composer Patrick Cassidy and performed by the National Orchestra of Ireland. The newly established center complements an array of University activities in Ireland, including those of the Dublin Global Gateway, a partnership with Kylemore Abbey and myriad teaching and research projects connected to the work of the Keough- Naughton Institute for Irish Studies.

1. Undergraduate course at O’Connell House in 5. University of Notre Dame president Rev. John I. Dublin, Ireland. Jenkins, C.S.C., poses for a group photo with Notre 2. Michael Pippenger (left) vice president and associate Dame students and staff in Ireland at a Thanksgiving provost for internationalization, speaks with Notre Dame dinner in Dublin, Ireland. undergraduates studying at University College Dublin in 6. The National Orchestra of Ireland performs a new Dublin, Ireland. Mass composed by Irish composer Patrick Cassidy 3. Sign for the Notre Dame-Newman Centre for Faith and at the historic Newman University Church in Dublin, Reason outside Newman University Church. Ireland. The concert was part of a series of events 5 surrounding the inauguration of the Notre Dame- 4. Theology professor Cyril O’Regan give a lecture on faith and Newman Centre for Faith and Reason. reason in a secular age. The lecture was part of the inaugural events of the Notre Dame-Newman Centre for Faith and Reason.