NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME NDND DECEMBER2017 News for Notre Dame faculty and staff and their families Let there be PEACEon EARTH The Ashbaugh Madonna, by Ivan Mestrovic (1883-1962) at the Snite Museum of Art. 175 moment Snite Museum Dublin INSIDE Page 2 Pages 4-5 Page 8 2 | NDWorks | December 2017 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. Comments or questions regarding NDWorks? Contact NDWorks managing editor Carol C. Bradley, 631-0445 ([email protected]) or Cidni Sanders, CONTACT editor and program director for Internal Communications, 631-7031 ([email protected]). For questions regarding The Week @ ND or the University calendar, contact electronic media coordinator Jennifer Laiber, 631-4753 ([email protected]). NDWorks is published 11 times per year. US @ 2017-2018 publication dates are July 13, Aug. 17, Sept. 28, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 22, March 22, April 26 and May 24. December 2017 | NDWorks | 3 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.