Student-Centered Learning
Do Research, Get Published: Our Undergraduate Journal
Colleen Anderson discovered her passion for research when she wrote a paper on the use of images during the civil rights movement. > Read More
Ready, Set, Research!
Emily Doll traveled abroad and studied German literature thanks to the undergraduate research culture Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters is building. > Read More
A Fresh Perspective On Muslim Incorporation Policies
University-funded trips abroad allowed this student to analyze how different countries have incorporated their Muslim immigrant communities. > Read More
Bread for the Mind, Body, and Soul
“Celebrating the Christian tradition of gathering together to discuss issues of faith, the respect and friendship between professors and students, and the view of campus at sunset from within the stadium make this event one that every Notre Dame student should experience.” > Read More
2007 Asian Film Festival Takes Students to the Edge
“Meeting great artists should inspire our students to push their own personal envelopes and redefine excellence from such an encounter," says Aaron Magnan-Park > Read More
Students Celebrate the Year of the Pig
“Asian New Year Festival allows faculty and students to share cultural traditions and practices with each other,” said Paul Nguyen. “It forms a greater respect for cultural diversity as well as a greater understanding of Asian culture and ways of thought.” > Read More
Film Series Inspires Reflections on Terrorism
“It is important to see things from various perspectives,” says Morel, adjunct instructor of French and a successful journalist. “Each film provides a double message. We learn from the story, and the historical context provides a greater message for society today.” > Read More
Showing "Big Love" For Her Students
“Creating theatre is a collaborative experience,” says Scott. "We must bring the best and worst of ourselves to the table. I want the students to feel as much ownership as possible." > Read More
From 101 DeBartolo to the Chinese Countryside
“The Notre Dame student body is unique in their dedication to service and social justice,” says Jonathan Noble. “I wanted to create a course for them that would integrate service and experiential learning so that students could see the ‘real China.’” > Read More
Learning to Love Dante: Moevs, Teaching, and Transcendence
“I learned that the key to all teaching is: You must love your students with a deep, self-giving love,” says Moevs. “There is a famous phrase in Dante, about how no one loved can escape from loving in return. That love is the bond through which real learning can happen.” > Read More
Meaningful Sociological Study, Excellent Undergraduate Work
“REAP demonstrates that being a sociology major is more than just attending interesting classes; it’s preparation to understand and/or contribute important insights about the world around us,” says Amanda McBride, who participated in REAP last year. > Read More
Bach's Lunch Concert Series: Taking Music Out of the Box
"The informal setting of Bach's Lunch takes a bit of pressure off the performer and audience and creates a great atmosphere for afternoon concerts,” says music student Mary Ann Lane. > Read More
How To Break A Leg--In Three Languages
“The plays have given me a very profound sense for the beauty of French,” says Anne Macrander, a senior, who has acted in two French plays. “Moliére gave me the image of the French language as music; language welded with talent is incredibly powerful.” > Read More
Bon Sel: Student Design Work Becomes International Reality
During the 2004-2005 academic year, 13 graphic and industrial design students, guided by faculty members Robert Sedlack and Paul Down, coordinated their efforts on behalf of the Notre Dame Haiti Program... > Read More
Rich, Poor, and War: Technology Enhances Theology Course
"I'm less concerned with the specific conclusions students reach in my class. My goal is that they carry a broader purview with them after the course has ended—and that they continue to ask questions..." > Read More
Bones of the Past: Student Research in an Anthropology Lab
“Undergraduate students are so good here it’s easy to include them in research,” Sheridan says, noting the Department of Anthropology’s emphasis on experiential learning and undergraduate research... > Read More
Brad Gregory on Teaching as a Vocation
“The most important thing that one has to do to be a successful teacher is to communicate that you care about teaching,” says Gregory, who memorizes the names of his students before the first class meeting. > Read More
