UR Colleagues and Friends,

I am delighted to share news of the arrival of Jackson Ray Dansky (7 lb 15 oz), born Saturday, April 5!

Mom (Mary) and baby were champs and are doing great. Jackson joins his older sister Skylar as part of the Dansky Family.

Please join me in congratulating Mitch and Mary!

Cheers,
Pete

Colleagues,

I am very pleased to share that Andrew Owens will serve as our new Senior Director of Gift Planning Advancement, effective Monday, April 14, ensuring a seamless transition following Jessica’s departure on April 11. Those who have had the opportunity to work with Andrew know that he is uniquely gifted and is second-to-none in work ethic, integrity, and commitment to Notre Dame’s sacred mission. Andrew has been a key driver of our success in Gift Planning over the last few years, and I have no doubt that his leadership in this new role will drive us to new heights.

Please join me in congratulating Andrew!

TJ

Dear colleagues,

I’m elated to share with you that effective Monday, April 14th, Tim Will will serve as the Associate Academic Advancement Director for the Ethics Initiative and ECG, the Institute for Educational Initiatives and the Alliance for Catholic Education, and ND Learning. I’m thrilled to be working with Tim, and I couldn’t be more excited for our team. Tim brings a wealth of energy, experience, and dedication to the University. Tim joins my “pod” as a teammate, alongside Grace Klise and Jason Stoller.

Prior to joining the Academic Advancement Team, Tim was the External Engagement Program Director for the Pulte Institute for Global Development. In this role, he oversaw communications, event planning, and policy impact with the overarching goal of positively impacting policy and promoting Pulte’s work worldwide. Previously, he spent over a decade working within Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives in various capacities to advance the futures of children in Catholic schools.

Tim holds a BA from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.Ed. from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Science in Information Systems from DePaul University. He and his wife, Lindsay, have six children.

This was a robust, diligent, and efficient search that led to Tim’s hiring. The resounding and consistent positive feedback I received from those with whom Tim interviewed affirmed him as the top candidate for the job. I am grateful for his continued “yes” to the University of Notre Dame!

Please let me know if you need anything within the next two weeks before Tim settles into the role.

My best,

Mike Macaluso