To the Hesburgh Women of Impact,
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the cancellation of the Hesburgh Women of Impact 2020 Retreat. Please know this decision was the result of careful consideration and discussion regarding the COVID-19 situation, with the safety and wellbeing of our speakers and attendees being our top priority. While this is disappointing, we know that this is the best course of action to protect our Notre Dame family, especially those who may be at a higher risk of infection.
If you have already registered for this year’s retreat, you will be refunded your entire registration fee. No action is required on your part. We have had women reach out to let us know that in the event the retreat was cancelled, they were interested in donating their registration fee to the Student Emergency Relief Fund. You can do so here. 100% percent of gifts made to the fund directly benefit those students whose financial status has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
While we aren’t able to gather this year, we do look forward to hosting everyone on campus for the Hesburgh Women of Impact Retreat in June of 2021! Next year’s retreat will run from June 25th-27th. We will be hosting the retreat in conjunction with the rescheduled Billy Joel concert, so registration for 2021 will again include the option to receive a premium club ticket. We will send out further information later in the year.
Thank you for all you do to support both the Hesburgh Women of Impact Initiative and the wider Notre Dame family. It is through our shared love, dedication, and belief in the mission that we will emerge from these challenging times stronger and more impactful than ever.
Please know that you and your families are in my prayers, and I eagerly await the day we can all gather together again under the Golden Dome.
Stay well.
With gratitude,
Grace Prosniewski