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News from January 2008
Scholars developing world's largest database of peace agreements
Since the end of the Cold War, hundreds of peace agreements have been signed by combatants engaged in violent conflicts around the world. Many have failed before the ink has dried—but others have resulted in lasting peace. What makes the difference?
Published January 31, 2008 by Joan Fallon
Alumni Association honors three graduates
Three Arts and Letters graduates received special awards from the Notre Dame Alumni Association on campus this month.
Published January 31, 2008 by Angela Sienko and
Shannon Chapla
Political scientist named to national public opinion organization
University of Notre Dame political scientist Darren Davis has been appointed to an ad hoc committee of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) to evaluate the New Hampshire primary polls.
Published January 30, 2008 by Susan Guibert
New book explores ethics of buying/selling antiquities
A new book edited by University of Notre Dame art historian Robin Rhodes examines the ethical, legal and political implications of acquiring and owning antiquities.
Published January 30, 2008 by Susan Guibert
Fischoff season begins with concert, programs
The University of Notre Dame-based Fischoff National Chamber Music Association will present the prize-winning Fry Street Quartet in concert Thursday (Jan. 31) at 7:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall...
Published January 28, 2008 by Julie Hail Flory
Internships surge in popularity among ND students
It used to be that you could graduate from college, maybe take the summer off to lounge around your parents' house and reconnect with old friends in your hometown, then set about...
Published January 25, 2008 by Julie Hail Flory
Cardinal George to speak at theological conference
A theological conference specifically designed for undergraduate students will bring Cardinal Francis George of Chicago and other speakers to the University of Notre Dame March 31.
Published January 23, 2008 by Michael O. Garvey
ND Expert: Fed's rate cut risky for future
With the biggest one-day reduction of interest rates in history announced Tuesday, the Federal Reserve's attempts to resuscitate the U.S. economy could be a mistake, according to University of Notre Dame economist Nelson Mark.
Published January 23, 2008 by Susan Guibert
Harvard sociologist to assess candidates' proposals on poverty
William Julius Wilson, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard, will speak on "Race and Inequality in Urban America" at 7 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 27)...
Published January 22, 2008 by Paul Horn
Literary critic Eagleton to speak on "The Death of Criticism?"
The English literary critic Terry Eagleton will give a lecture, "The Death of Criticism?" at 4 p.m. Friday (Jan. 25)...
Published January 22, 2008 by Michael O. Garvey
Notre Dame professor's book examines Taiwanese atrocity
In 1947, an anti-government uprising in northern Taiwan led to the slaughter of some 20,000 citizens and contributed to a 40-year period of government suppression that effectively buried knowledge of the incident...
Published January 22, 2008 by Gail Hinchion Mancini
Irish sociologist visits America, finds roots
"I felt there was something fated about it," said Mary P. Corcoran about the invitation to serve as a visiting fellow in Notre Dame's Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies for the fall semester.
Published January 21, 2008 by Carol C. Bradley
Eight professors earn NEH awards; ND leads nation for past nine years
Eight University of Notre Dame faculty members have received research fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for 2008, bringing to 37 the number of NEH fellowships awarded to Notre Dame in the past nine years, more than any other university in the nation.
Published January 14, 2008 by Shannon Chapla
ScreenPeace Film Festival to run Feb. 1-3
The Dalai Lama, Afghan political reformer Malalai Joya and British abolitionist William Wilberforce are among the stars of the ScreenPeace Film Festival, which will be presented Feb. 1 to 3 (Friday to Sunday) in the Browning Cinema...
Published January 14, 2008 by Joan Fallon
ND Expert: Was the Obama "tsunami" real?
Sen. Barack Obama's high polling numbers after his victory in the Iowa caucuses were equated to a "tsunami" that would drown the electoral prospects of the other Democratic Party contenders. So what happened in New Hampshire?
Published January 9, 2008 by Susan Guibert
Action! Student Film Festival runs Jan. 24-26
The University of Notre Dame will present its 19th annual Student Film Festival from Jan. 24 to 26 (Thursday to Saturday) at 7 and 10 p.m. each evening in the Browning Cinema...
Published January 8, 2008 by Julie Hail Flory
Notre Dame establishes new doctoral program in peace studies
Notre Dame has established a doctoral program in peace studies in its Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. One of the few of its kind in the world, the program is a partnership between the institute and the departments of history, political science, psychology and sociology.
Published January 7, 2008 by Joan Fallon, Kroc Institute,
director of communications
Conference on sainthood to mark first feast of Blessed Basil Moreau
The first celebration of the feast of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, will be observed at the University of Notre Dame with a special conference...
Published January 7, 2008 by Michael O. Garvey
Actors From The London Stage to present Shakespeare's "Shrew" Jan. 23 to 25
Actors From The London Stage, an international touring theater troupe based at the University of Notre Dame, will present William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" in three performances...
Published January 2, 2008 by Julie Hail Flory
New course examines disability from interdisciplinary perspective
Many classic works of literature are rife with themes of mental and physical disability. There's the iconic hunchback in Victor Hugo's "Notre-Dame de Paris," disability as "entertainment"...
Published January 2, 2008 by Susan Guibert