I write to give you a quick update on the walls of recognition on campus. First of all, we have two new displays in McKenna Hall. We have a new wall recognizing the members of the Board of Trustees as well as the Trustees Emeriti, just inside the main doors. We also have an interactive display recognizing members of the Advisory Councils, just outside the auditorium. These new displays are replacing the wall of pictures and names in the Morris Inn. The refurbished Morris Inn will not include such a display.

In addition to these new displays, many of our existing walls have been recently updated, including the Endowed Professorships Wall outside the Hesburgh Library, the Scholarship and Fellowship Wall in the Eck Center, and the Founders Wall and kiosk. Teri Vitale has done an excellent job coordinating these efforts and has already shared lists of updates to the fundraisers. Should you have any questions about these donor names, please contact Teri.

Next spring, before Academic Recognition Weekend (March 1-2, 2013), we will again be updating the Scholarship and Fellowship Wall, as well as the Endowment for Excellence Wall in the Main Building. You’ll be hearing from Teri about these updates in late fall.

Warmest regards,

Katherine

On Saturday, September 8 at 2:00 PM, before the Purdue game, we will have a Blessing to officially open the new children’s playground at the Irish Green. It is located on the east side of the DPAC. We will recognize the donors, Bill (ND ’71) and Mary Anne Litgen.   (Another family, the Cressys, were instrumental in the playground but I don’t think they will be there.) This will be a brief ceremony of about 15 minutes or so. If you are in the area or at the Development tailgater, please stop by. Also, for those with young children, it would be great to bring them along for the Blessing…and to test out the equipment!

The plaque at the playground honoring the Litgens recites the Biblical passage from Luke 18:16:   But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”                                           

Thank you for your help.

Al Bucci