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News from January 2009
ND to mark Darwin's birthday, anniversary of his book on theory of evolution
The University of Notre Dame will recognize Charles Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of his book "On the Origin of Species" with a series of events beginning Feb. 5 (Thursday).
Published January 30, 2009 by Shannon Chapla
Choice Magazine selects Dante volume as outstanding academic title
The most recent volume in the University of Notre Dame's Devers series in Dante studies has been placed on Choice Magazine's highly regarded list of Outstanding Academic Titles for 2008. This is the third time the series has been honored by Choice.
Published January 29, 2009 by Mollie Zubek
NDExpert: Theologian Cunningham speaks on Catholic Church fears of schism
Pope Benedict XVI's controversial decision to lift the excommunication of a bishop who has denied that the Holocaust took place was driven by fears of schism in the Catholic Church, according to Lawrence S. Cunningham, John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology...
Published January 29, 2009 by Michael O. Garvey
Wilkinson releases new book of poetry
John Wilkinson, professor of literature and creative writing at the University of Notre Dame, has published a new book, "Down to Earth," released this fall by Salt Publishing...
Published January 28, 2009 by Mollie Zubek
Center for Research on Educational Opportunity names new director
Mark Berends, director of the National Center on School Choice, has joined the University of Notre Dame's Institute for Educational Initiatives as the new director of its Center for Research on Educational Opportunity.
Published January 28, 2009 by Melissa Green
Symposium and films to focus on the changing face of war
Martin van Creveld, a prominent military historian and strategist from Israel, and John Robb, a former U.S. special operations officer and expert on the future of war, are the lead speakers for "Of War & Law," a symposium and film festival to be held Feb. 12 to 14 (Thursday to Saturday)...
Published January 27, 2009 by Joan Fallon
Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas to be celebrated at ND Mass
The feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of universities and students, will be observed at the University of Notre Dame with a Mass at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 28) in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Published January 26, 2009 by Michael O. Garvey
ND Expert: Preserving Catholic schools will require universal effort
As national Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 25 to 31) approaches, the state of America's parochial schools is in the spotlight, and the news is somewhat discouraging.
Published January 23, 2009 by Julie Hail Flory
Women Writers Festival to highlight global writers
The University of Notre Dame will host the second annual Notre Dame Women Writers Festival from Feb. 9 to 11 (Monday to Wednesday) in the Hesburgh Center on campus.
Published January 23, 2009 by Coleen Hoover and
Julie Hail Flory
International security seminar series to explore policy issues
The University of Notre Dame International Security Program (NDISP) will launch its 2009 seminar series Jan. 28 (Wednesday) with a presentation by Keir Leiber, professor of political science at Notre Dame, and Daryl Press, associate professor of government at Dartmouth College.
Published January 22, 2009 by Julie Hail Flory
Archbishop Amato to celebrate Mass, speak on European secularism
Archbishop Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, will preside and preach at Mass at 10 a.m. Jan. 25 (Sunday) in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. He also will give a lecture on "Catholicism and Secularism in Contemporary Europe" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 (Monday).
Published January 21, 2009 by Michael O. Garvey
Actors From The London Stage to present Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
Shakespeare at Notre Dame and Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) will present William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" from Jan. 28 to 30 (Wednesday to Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Notre Dame's Washington Hall.
Published January 20, 2009 by Aaron Nichols
Panel to examine moral, legal issues of pornography
The University of Notre Dame's Gender Relations Center will present a panel discussion, "Pornucopia: Living in a Pornified Culture," at 7 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 22) in the auditorium of the Hesburgh Center for International Studies.
Published January 19, 2009 by Mollie Zubek
20th anniversary Student Film Festival runs Jan. 22 to 24
The University of Notre Dame will present its 20th annual Student Film Festival from Jan. 22 to 24 (Thursday to Saturday) at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. each evening in the Browning Cinema...
Published January 19, 2009 by Mollie Zubek
Alumni Association to honor three graduates
The University of Notre Dame Alumni Association will present awards to three graduates—including Arts and Letters alumni Charles Kleibacker and Jerry Kammer—during ceremonies on campus this month.
Published January 16, 2009 by Angela Sienko and
Shannon Chapla
Notre Dame professor explores the science of generosity
The University of Notre Dame has launched the Science of Generosity, a project funded by a $5 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Christian Smith, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology...
Published January 15, 2009 by Marie Blakey
Inaugural Wishes
As the nation prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, members of Notre Dame's faculty and staff pen some well-wishes for the nation's new leader, and the nation.
Published January 15, 2009 by Gail Hinchion Mancini
ND Expert: Obama's "team of rivals" signals caution
President-elect Obama's newly appointed team of foreign policy advisors will be immediately faced with several international issues requiring their attention, but their approaches to dealing with these crises will differ.
Published January 15, 2009 by Susan Guibert
Schmuhl to serve as visiting fellow at University College Dublin
Robert Schmuhl, the University of Notre Dame's Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Professor of American Studies and Journalism, will serve as the inaugural John Hume Visiting Research Fellow at University College Dublin during the spring semester.
Published January 12, 2009 by Shannon Chapla
Theologian Rabbi Michael Signer dies
Rabbi Michael A. Signer, Abrams Professor of Jewish Thought and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, died Saturday (Jan. 10). He was 63 years old.
Published January 12, 2009 by Michael O. Garvey
Notre Dame hosts Pushkin scholars
The University of Notre Dame will host scholars from around the globe Jan. 9 to 11 (Friday to Sunday) as they gather to discuss "Alexander Pushkin and Russian National Identity: Taboo Texts, Topics, Interpretations."
Published January 8, 2009 by Julie Hail Flory
New study suggests winter babies face socioeconomic disadvantages
Many of us may often feel that we've been born under an unlucky sign. Now, new research by a pair of University of Notre Dame economists suggests that some of us are, in fact, born in an unlucky season.
Published January 7, 2009 by William G. Gilroy
ND Expert: End to Gaza violence calls for international help
With civilians bearing the brunt of the current conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians, both sides—as well as the international community—need to focus on how to end the violence, according to University of Notre Dame historian Asher Kaufman...
Published January 7, 2009 by Susan Guibert