On behalf of the Hesburgh Women of Impact program, please join the Student Government Department of Gender Relations – Title IX and Women’s Initiatives in a panel-led discussion on female progress and co-education at Notre Dame, featuring UR’s own Indi Jackson!.

Panelists include Mary Bliley (first female undergraduate – ’72),  Katie Conboy (President of St. Mary’s), Carolyn Woo (first female dean of Mendoza College of Business), Indi Jackson (former ND student-athlete and current Regional Director of Development), and Kathleen Sprows Cummings (professor of American Studies).

We are excited to host this conversation as our community continues celebrating the 50th academic year of co-education at Notre Dame. All are welcome, and the first 50 attendees will receive free t-shirts designed to resemble the previously distributed 1972 hats. We look forward to seeing you in Jordan Auditorium (Mendoza College of Business) on Monday, March 27th, from 6:00-7:15 pm.

In full support of our trusted colleague Mary Flynt, I inform you of her decision:

“After careful thought and consideration, I’ve decided to step back from work to focus on our family during this current season of life. I’ve been inspired, encouraged, supported, and loved by the UR team since even before I joined it, so this departure is bittersweet in many ways. My last day isn’t for a few months yet so I’m confident there will be many more memories made, people to onboard, and opportunities to connect before I depart.”

Mary will continue her model service to our mission until July 1.
Please join me in celebrating her in the coming months.
True to above-and-beyond form, Mary’s thoughtful notice propels effective continuation of her impact.

Also, I am pleased to share that Sara Liebscher, Brian Diss, and I have been collaborating to expand the capacity and influence of the Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) team. Stay tuned for additional news and postings in the coming weeks.

For Notre Dame,

Bryan Reaume

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet at  the ESC Lobby at noon. Sara Liebscher will be leading the walk. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

The Central Region is excited to announce that Beth Lindauer will join the team as a Regional Director beginning today, Monday, March 20th. Beth grew up in Colorado but lived in Louisville, Kentucky, for 13 years where she taught in the Oldham County Schools. She and her husband, Chris, moved to the area this past year when Chris was named the Karl Peterson Head Swimming and Diving Coach here at Notre Dame. Beth and Chris have quickly fallen in love with Notre Dame and the Michiana area. Inspired by the talent and optimism of the Notre Dame family as well as Notre Dame’s mission to be a force for good in the world, she looks forward to working alongside her new colleagues and benefactors to serve the world and create opportunities for others.

Beth and Chris have three sons: Jack (13), Owen (10), and Brady (8). The family enjoys travel, the outdoors, and playing / watching sports (swimming for dad, of course, and baseball, basketball, and hockey for the boys). Beth likes to read and has competed in several marathons and half marathons.

Welcome, Beth Lindauer!

– Jason Scarlett

I’m delighted to announce that Michael Infantine will join the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. As the Assistant Director for University Stewardship Initiatives, Michael will have responsibility for stewarding benefactors who support Athletics and Student Affairs priorities. He will manage impact reporting and individualized and strategic stewardship efforts in these divisions and assist with programs that further enhance financial aid stewardship.

A Double Domer, Michael brings a deep understanding of these important areas of student life and excellent project management skills to this role. In his most recent position as the Print Media Coordinator for Notre Dame Student Media, he manages the production of Scholastic, The Juggler, and The Dome. Prior to returning to Notre Dame in 2021, Michael worked at Boston College in the Center for Digital Innovation in Learning and at the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies. Michael majored in PLS as an ND undergraduate, taught high school theology through the Notre Dame ECHO program, and holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Notre Dame and a Master of Theological Studies from Boston College.

The Stewardship & Donor Relations Team will welcome Michael on March 29th.

-Rosie McDowell

Dear Colleagues,

The second spring renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Thursday, March 16 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 8,400 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

I am delighted to share that Kelli Kalisik will join the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. As a Program Director for Donor Recognition, Kelli will lead the quarterly reporting and communications for our capital projects, provide support and content management for our digital recognition display at the Hesburgh Library and lead special individualized donor stewardship touches throughout the year, such as appropriate signage, displays, and tokens of appreciation.

Kelli comes to us from the Notre Dame Office of Financial Aid. During her 13 years in Financial Aid, her direct supervisor shared that her contributions were too numerous to list. As the leader of operations, Kelli implemented the complexity factor, created a production calendar, supported the creation of the Work from Home and the transition to the Work from Here solutions, and supported the implementation of automated tracking groups. Kelli is known and respected in the national financial aid community.  Her leadership in the Financial Aid Standards and Services Advisory Committee (FASSAC) is significant.  She serves on the committee that prepares the Professional Judgment Tip Sheets, has participated in the planning and presenting of the Campus Need Analysis Roundtable, and is supporting the development and piloting of the Profile Lite.

The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is delighted to be a part of Kelli’s next chapter at Notre Dame. Kelli’s first day in the office will be Monday, March 27th.

In addition to our excitement surrounding Kelli’s decision to join our team, we are delighted to share the immediate promotion of Teri Vitale to Assistant Director for Donor Recognition. Teri has been a valued member of the Stewardship team for over 20 years. Her contributions are numerous, but anyone who has been given the opportunity to work with Teri knows she flawlessly leads our Memorial Tree and Bench program. In her new position, Teri will lead a new recognition program for financial aid benefactors. Additionally, she will take on a larger portfolio of public and private recognition projects.

-Jessica Reasons

Happy Pi(e) Day! Come to the ESC Cafe today, Tuesday, March 14, and grab a slice of pie! Special thanks to James Riley (Pumpkin Pie), Bailey Smith (Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie), Danielle Filgueira (Vegan Apple), Wendy Garcia Sigala (Pecan Pie), Anne Wieber (Michigan Mixed Berry), Grace Prosniewski (Key Lime), and Stephanie Washington (Peach Cobbler). Grab a slice and enjoy!

Dear Colleagues,

Please join us on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 4 PM ET, for the Badin Guild Mass of Thanksgiving at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will be the celebrant.

As this Mass will be livestreamed and recorded, your presence, as we join in prayer for our Badin Guild members and their intentions, will be a powerful message.

The livestream will also be available on the day of the event starting at 3:45 PM, and a recording will also be shared with Badin Guild members.

If you have any questions regarding the Mass, please contact Laura Walker.