Colleagues,
Please be aware that Adam Ball decided to move on from the University effective January 15th. If you need to contact any of the people Adam supported, please see the following:
– Regarding Dan Santucci please reach out to Anita Sareen, asareen@nd.edu
– Regarding Ryan Brennan please reach out to Emma Capannari, ecapanna@nd.edu
– Regarding Anne Overly please reach out to Roz Palusci, rpalusci@nd.edu
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for next week’s UR Walks, please fill out this form. Please note that Monday’s walk will now be at 1pm, and we will still meet at the Grotto. We look forward to seeing those in person for this fun exercise. Please keep in mind that we will be observing public health CDC guidelines. We ask all participants to properly wear a face mask at all times during the walk and social distance. Happy trails!
The Klau Center will hold another lecture series in the spring semester that runs February 12 – May 7 with the lineup of experts to be announced soon. In the interim, one episode (Episode 5, Part 2) remains from Nikole Hannah-Jones ’98 1619 Project where you may listen to the podcast or read the transcript. Join this discussion on Friday, January 29, from 1:55-2:25 p.m. Please contact Sharon Rankert for the calendar invite and Zoom link.
Colleagues,
It is with bittersweet feelings that I would like to share Tony Roberts will be leaving his role as Director for Regional Development effective February 15th. That is a special day for Tony as he will be celebrating his 64th birthday and marking the end of his 7-year career at Notre Dame. During this time, Tony has built cherished relationships with hundreds of families in Southern California resulting in over $100 million in impactful gifts for the University.
Please join me in celebrating Tony, his incredible work, and the legacy of the relationships he leaves behind.
Sincerely,
Shelby Carroll
Hello UR Team! Last week’s UR Walk was amazing! Lou took us on a fun and wild adventure on a trail behind Holy Cross College where we walked along the mighty St. Joseph River and shared many laughs. There are many mental and physical benefits to walking, and the mental benefits only increase when joined by friends and colleagues. If you are interested in joining us this week, please fill out this form. We look forward to seeing those in person for this fun exercise. Please keep in mind that we will be observing public health CDC guidelines. We ask all participants to properly wear a face mask at all times during the walk and social distance. Happy trails!
Colleagues,
I am sorry to share that Sarah Carruthers will be departing her position as Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving, effective January 29th. Since joining the Development Team two years ago, Sarah has provided tremendous leadership in the Law and Graduate Business space, leading to three straight fiscal years of record growth and increased membership at the Dean’s Leadership Circle levels. Sarah has collaborated with colleagues throughout Development, Mendoza, and the Law School to create a more immersive donor experience and increased philanthropic support for these students. I am forever grateful for her time in Development, and will miss her positive and energetic disposition on our team.
As we navigate through succession plans for this role, Conor Montijo will serve as an interim contact for all Order of St. Thomas More, O’Hara Society, and Dean’s Leadership Circle needs, in addition to his Sorin Society role. Please contact Conor or myself with any questions.
Best,
Brian Diss
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Congratulations to Ryan and Susie Brennan on the arrival of their daughter, Molly Frances Brennan, born Tuesday, January 5 at 5:12PM. Mom and Molly are doing great, and Jake and Miller are thrilled to have a new baby sister.
UR Walks
Want to hit your 10,000 steps AND have a conversation with UR Senior Management? Then we have just what you need. Introducing UR Walks! UR Walks is designed to give UR colleagues a chance to get a breath of fresh air in various locations in Michiana while walking with members of the UR Senior Management team. Each week, we will plan a 2-4 mile walk at various locations in the Michiana area which will be led by Lou Nanni or one of our AVP leaders. In the event of inclement weather, we may be able to offer an indoor walk, such as at the Loftus, JACC, or Compton Ice Arena. Walking paces should allow for comfortable conversation while still getting a nice workout. Masks are required, along with proper social distancing practices. Weekly sign ups will be posted in souNDoff and the UR intranet.
Our first UR Walk will be this coming Friday, January 15, at 2:45pm with VP Lou Nanni. Please sign up here. This will be a 2.4 mile walk on campus, which will start at the Grotto and end at the Main Building. Happy walking!
Science-based data on benefits of walking:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261
https://news.stanford.edu/2014/04/24/walking-vs-sitting-042414/