MLK Events
On Monday, a community prayer service was held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Jan. 25 the MLK Jr. Series for the Study of Race Presents: Playing with Fire.
AmeriCorps members join RCLC
The introduction of these talented and energetic individuals to the RCLC, says manager Jennifer Knapp Beudert, “has given new life to what we think was already a pretty amazing place." Read more
College for a Day
The College for a Day program, created in 2005, provides two day-long, hands-on experiences for all seventh and eighth graders at Edison. Read more
News and Announcements
Eighteen AmeriCorps members join Robinson Community Learning Center staff
January 18, 2012 • Categories: Our Stories
By Allison Nanni
After ten years of building relationships between South Bend’s Northeast Neighborhood community and the University, Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) leaders and staff dreamed of expanding the scope of their hospitality, civic and educational opportunities to students of all ages. Read More
Holy Cross Institutions to Hold ‘Holy Cross Harvest’ for Food Bank
January 17, 2012 • Categories: Our Stories
The Holy Cross institutions of Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, and the University of Notre Dame will hold their second Holy Cross Harvest together, “harvesting” food and monetary donations for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.
The event will run between January 23-February 14. Read More
Notre Dame Surpasses United Way Campaign Goal
January 11, 2012 • Categories: Our Stories
Notre Dame Reaches United Way Goal
The University of Notre Dame's United Way Campaign concluded raising $305,000 to benefit 23 organizations and 60 community programs in support of the building blocks of a good life - Education, Income and Health. For additional information on the 2011-2012 campaign, visit http://unitedway.nd.edu Read More
Events
Wed Jan 25, 2012
Science Cafe - January 25, 2012
Wed Jan 25, 2012
6:30PM
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7:30PM
NDDT Community Relations Dept. (217 S. Michigan St., South Bend)
A History of Nuclear Weapons
Presented by: Dr. Michael Wiescher, Professor of Nuclear Physics University of Notre Dame
Nuclear Weapons have been part of our life for more than 60 years. They have affected our political decisions, our military planning, and our military costs. They have altered our environment and influenced our way of life in numerous ways. The presentation will focus on the physics of nuclear materials followed by a description of the technical development and the technical challenges associated with the production of nuclear weapons. The history of the US weapons program and its implications for the ecologic and cultural environment will be discussed. The presentation will end with a summary of long-term issues associated with a military nuclear weapon program.
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Playing with Fire: Race and Sport in American Culture
Wed Jan 25, 2012
7:30PM
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9:30PM
Legend's
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Series for the Study of Race Presents:
Playing with Fire: Race and Sport in American Culture
Playing with Fire examines the intersection of sports and social inequity related specifically to race in American life. A four-part discussion series occurring on four consecutive Wednesdays from January 25 through February 15, the series will consist of informal conversations with prominent former and current athletes, coaches, university athletic directors, and scholars and analysts. Each discussion will be held at Legends Nightclub on the south side of Notre Dame’s campus. The series is open to the public.…