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News from May 2009
Two Notre Dame Alumni Among Ambassadorial Nominees
Miguel H. Diaz, the nominee for ambassador to the Holy See, and former Indiana Rep. Timothy J. Roemer, the nominee for ambassador to India, both earned graduate degrees in the College of Arts and Letters.
Published May 29, 2009 by Michael O. Garvey
Faculty Honored With Awards at President's Dinner
Professor Valerie L. Sayers, who helped develop the University's successful Creative Writing Program, was among 11 Notre Dame faculty members honored at the University's annual President's Dinner, receiving the 2009 Faculty Award. Several other Arts and Letters faculty were recognized, as well.
Published May 27, 2009 by News and Information
New Book Examines Role of Catholic Church in Latin American Politics
Frances Hagopian, associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, is the editor of Religious Pluralism, Democracy, and the Catholic Church in Latin America, recently released by the University of Notre Dame Press.
Published May 22, 2009 by Elizabeth Rankin
Graduating Notre Dame Senior Wins Jeopardy! Challenge
Patrick Tucker kicked off commencement weekend by celebrating another accomplishment: winning the Jeopardy! College Championship and its $100,000 prize.
Published May 21, 2009 by Josh Stowe
Reconciliation Focus of Workshops in Burundi
At a spiritual retreat center overlooking Bujumburu on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Daniel Philpott, associate professor of political science, recently led workshops on political reconciliation for leaders of Burundi's Catholic Church.
Published May 19, 2009 by Joan Fallon
Faculty Panel Looks at Obama Administration Performance
Faculty from the College of Arts and Letters will be featured in a plenary session to discuss the first and future days of the Obama Administration.
Published May 15, 2009 by Katie Louvat
Sixteen ND Seniors Receive National Scholarships and Fellowships
The Fulbright Exchange Program, Winston Churchill Foundation, National Science Foundation and other national organizations have awarded postgraduate scholarships and fellowships to 16 University of Notre Dame seniors.
Published May 15, 2009 by William G. Gilroy
Theology Chair Offers Reflection for Commencement Weekend
Matthew C. Zyniewicz, assistant chair of the Department of Theology and director of the M.A. Theology Program, is the guest contributor on pray.nd.edu this commencement weekend.
Published May 15, 2009 by Katie Louvat
Colleges Announce 2008–09 Teaching Award Winners
Richard Pierce, John Cardinal O'Hara, C.S.C., Associate Professor of History and chair of the Department of Africana Studies, has been named the recipient of the Sheedy Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Published May 14, 2009 by William G. Gilroy
Economist's AER Paper Sheds Light on Consumption Patterns of Nation's Poor
His timing couldn't be better given the state of the economy and new policies coming out of Washington: New research from Notre Dame economist Jim Sullivan sheds light . . .
Published May 13, 2009 by Katie Louvat
American Studies' Ruiz Earns Honors for Research
American Studies' Ruiz Earns Honors for Research The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) will honor Jason Ruiz, assistant professor in the Department of American Studies, for his doctoral research at its upcoming annual conference.
Published May 13, 2009 by Josh Stowe
Class Acts: Senior Stories of Distinction for 2009
The University of Notre Dame's Class of 2009 can be defined collectively, through a variety of numerical and statistical observations, as well as individually, through the stories of seniors with compelling tales to tell.
Published May 13, 2009 by William G. Gilroy and Shannon Chapla
Terry Eagleton Returns to ND as Distinguished Visitor in English Department
Terry Eagleton, literary scholar and cultural theorist, has been appointed Excellence in English Distinguished Visitor in the Department of English.
Published May 11, 2009 by Marie Blakey
Faculty Film to Screen at Exhibition in Cannes
Gotta Get Out , a short film shot, directed, and produced by Associate Professional Specialist William Donaruma, will be screened at Short Film Corner, a special exhibition of short films at the 2009 Festival de Cannes.
Published May 11, 2009 by Katie Louvat
Graduate School Names 2009 Shaheen Award Winners
Four doctoral candidates at the University of Notre Dame who are receiving the 2009 Eli J. and Helen Shaheen Graduate School Awards will be recognized at the school's commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. May 16 (Saturday) in the Joyce Center.
Published May 8, 2009 by William G. Gilroy
Student Affairs Honors Students With Leadership Awards
The University of Notre Dame's Division of Student Affairs recently recognized four outstanding seniors—including three from Arts and Letters—with student leadership awards.
Published May 7, 2009 by Susan Guibert