Irla Atanda and Abigail Awodele have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
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]]>’s study abroad office manages over 50 semester study abroad programs in 25 countries around the world. The Open Doors report compares the number of students studying abroad to the number of degrees conferred in a given year in estimating study abroad participation. Using this measure, an estimated 75.2 percentof the graduating class participated in study abroadin 2015-16.
"These results reflect not only the University’s commitment to international education, but our students’ strong desire to learn beyond the U.S. border and experience other cultures as an integral part of their Notre Dame education," said Warren von Eschenbach, associate vice president and assistant provost for internationalization. “With three out of every four students now studying abroad at some point during their undergraduate career, we are advancing our goal of educating future leaders prepared to address the needs and opportunities of a global world.”
Open Doors is conducted by thewith the support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found.
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]]>, associate director for strategic initiatives and special projects, will focus on designing new policies and assessment tools to strengthen the Global Gateways and Centers, as well as process design for the Global Gateways and Centers. Angie serves as liaison to the following offices: Mission Engagement & Church Affairs, Congregation of Holy Cross, First Year of 91Ƶ, and Alumni & Friends.
is now director of operations and communication for NDI. Joya and her team oversee health and safety, facilities management and operations, communication, and information technology for NDI on campus as well as at the Global Gateways and Centers. Joya serves as liaison to the following offices: Public Affairs & Communication, Facilities Design & Operations, Campus Safety, Information Technology, and Strategic Planning & Institutional Research.
, as senior director of finance and administration, leads the financial management of NDI both on campus and at the Gateways and Centers. She will continue to work with her colleagues in the offices of the provost, finance, and human resources on matters of banking, budget and planning, faculty and staff appointments, compliance, and contractual agreements. Nancy serves as liaison to the following offices: Finance, General Counsel, Investment, and Human Resources.
continues in his role as assistant provost for Asia. In addition to his leadership on Asian initiatives, Jonathan and his team will support faculty in global research through grant programs and international partnerships. Jonathan will also report to University Relations and the Keough 91Ƶ, in order to cultivate additional benefaction and faculty engagement. Jonathan serves as liaison to the following offices: University Relations, IDEA Center, Notre Dame Research, and Athletics.
remains with NDI as a senior assistant provost for internationalization. She advises the vice president and associate provost on matters of international academic research and the promotion of international efforts to grow both undergraduate and graduate programs. She also advises on matters of academic governance, including engagement with the Academic Council and faculty committees. Ann serves as liaison to the Mendoza College of Business.
, associate vice president and assistant provost for internationalization, supports the vice president and associate provost in developing and implementing an academic strategic plan and vision for internationalizing the University and promoting global education. In addition to overseeing Study Abroad and International Student and Scholar Affairs, he is directly responsible for the Global Gateways and Centers, leading the academic and curricular programming at these sites and coordinating the efforts of the academic directors. Warren serves as liaison to the following offices: Mission Engagement & Church Affairs (Gateways/Centers), Student Affairs, and the Colleges & 91Ƶs.
, as advisor to the vice president and NDI protocol officer, serves as the vice president and associate provost’s chief of staff. She is responsible for implementing strategic planning, organizing and executing all NDI-sponsored international events and strategically designated international delegation visits, as well as process mapping and design. Catherine serves as liaison to the following offices: Office of the President, Special Events, and the Latin American & Caribbean Advisory Council.
Said Pippenger, “This reorganization will allow NDI to be more responsive to faculty, administrators, and students in their pursuit of international research and scholarship. It will also enable us to meet the University’s broader strategic goals of greater global engagement by having clearly defined teams both within and across NDI.”
The changes are effective immediately.
Contact: Joya Helmuth, jhelmuth@nd.edu
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]]>Forty-four photographs of four papal visits by Blessed Pope Paul VI, St. John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis are included in the collection, which will be housed in the Hesburgh Library.
The 1964 visit of Pope Paul VI to the Holy Land (shown in the exhibit’s first series of photos)resulted in the creation of the in Jerusalem.Tantur, which has been stewarded by Notre Dame since its founding, is devoted to cultivating understanding and cooperation amongst religious believers.
Panelists for the opening event include , president emeritus of Notre Dame; , professor of theology; , professor emeritus of political science; professor of theology; and , vice president and associate provost for internationalization.
The exhibit and conversation are in keeping with to “reflect deeply on the significance of the Jewish roots of our own faith” and to seek “mutual understanding of our spiritual heritage.”
“We are grateful for the opportunity to share these remarkable photographs with the Notre Dame community,” said Pippenger. “We are most thankful for the generosity of the Consulate General and for partnering with us in this endeavor. Our hope is that when people see the exhibition, they will be encouraged to reflect on the intersection of faith, place and heritage.”
The exhibit, organized by Notre Dame International, will be on display until Dec. 9. All events are free and open to the public.
Those planning to attend opening events should register before Sept. 1.
Contact: Amanda Skofstad, Office of Media Relations, 574-631-4313,skofstad@nd.edu
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Students, alumni, parents and friends gather in Beijing to honor Greater China Scholars and tour new Global Gateway.
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In 2014-2015 an estimated 64.2% of the graduating class at Notre Dame participated in study abroad.
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Notre Dame and Bisk release a documentary featuring Mandela Washington Fellows.
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Thirteen students will travel to 11 countries to conduct research projects as part of the USAID program.
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NDIGD is partnering with Results for Development on a USAID-funded project focused on implementing a rapid feedback system.
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Maputo, Mozambique
The University of (NDIGD) and the (ND-GAIN) will work with faculty and staff from the (UCM) to assess the impacts of early-warning systems for climate-related disasters in Mozambique.
Mozambique is densely populated and located in low-lying coastal and river zones, making it extremely susceptible to natural disasters and climate change including cyclones, storms and floods. Community-based disaster management committees (CLGRCs) and decentralized early-warning systems are being created to cope with climate risks. Notre Dame will help to evaluate the success of programs established by aid from the German government.
Funded by the (3ie), the research consortium composed of NDIGD, ND-GAIN and UCM experts will design a study to evaluate the impacts of CLGRCs and early-warning systems to show what and how interventions lead to increased climate resilience, and explore the degree of relevance and effectiveness of interventions across multiple sectors of the human and natural environment. The main focal zones of the project are Maputo and the Beira and Búzi districts.
University of Notre Dame Vice President of Research said, “NDIGD and ND-GAIN look forward to developing this new partnership with 3ie. This project extends Notre Dame’s faculty expertise to measure the impact of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation, implemented by to enhance local resilience by building up early warning systems.”
Leading the research team from the University of Notre Dame is Jessica Hellmann, research director of ND-GAIN and associate professor in the department of biological sciences. NDIGD and ND-GAIN researchers collaborating on the project include and , monitoring and evaluation specialists with NDIGD, and , research fellow from ND-GAIN. UCM will provide support through lead researcher Dennis Eucker, research coordinator and senior lecturer.
Hellmann said, “We are excited to be part of helping communities adapt to climate change, something that is desperately needed around the world as sea level rises and storms, drought and heat waves become more intense.” Scientists, including a recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, explain that large-scale adaptation to climate change will be necessary in the coming decades. “But we do not yet know how to evaluate the effectiveness of adaptation actions. Our project will be among the first to develop adaptation assessment so that efforts to make Mozambique more resilient can be replicated around the world.”
NDIGD provides expertise in monitoring and evaluation through teaching and research faculty of the University and a dedicated staff of experienced researchers and administrators, integrated across multiple disciplines. ND-GAIN’s mission is to enhance the world’s understanding of the importance of adaptation and facilitate public and private investments in vulnerable communities. ND-GAIN prepares showing which countries are best prepared to deal with global changes brought about by overcrowding, resource-constraints and climate disruption.
3ie’s vision is to improve lives through impact evaluation, by increasing development effectiveness in developing countries. 3ie’s strategy is to generate new evidence of what works, synthesize and disseminate this evidence, build a culture of evidence-based policy-making and develop capacity to produce and use impact evaluations.
Contact: Joya Helmuth, NDIGD outreach associate, jhelmuth@nd.edu
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