The Data request form has been retooled and is now the default page for requests.

Important Changes are as follows

• It now requires login to use, and will prepopulate your contact information
• less fields to fill in
• multiple file upload capability
• Compatible on all devices – will resize for your phone

You do not need to do anything, the same Link/URL will automatically redirect you to where you need to be. If you experience any difficulty using the new form, there is a link at the top that will allow you to use the older style form if necessary.

Thanks

Your Information Strategy and Application teams

On this Veteran’s Day, we are mindful of the countless sacrifices that have been made to ensure our liberty and we would like to thank all veterans for their service. We are especially proud of our Notre Dame family members who have served this country.

We know that you live and work among heroes every day. We have shared some photos of our heroes and colleagues who live God, Country, Notre Dame. Please share photos and stories of your heroes.

Let’s spend this day in gratitude and celebration for all those who have given so much for  us.

Enjoy this special Notre Dame moment

(Note: Best Experienced at Full Volume.)

OIT has recently released Box.nd.edu, a shared file space from Box.com , integrated with our Notre Dame accounts so that we can share files internally or externally as needed, and offers local file syncing, mobile application access , and a variety of other uses

There is a simple sign up process that requires your netid/password login, visit http://box.nd.edu/ and follow the steps (in case there is a walkthrough located at http://oithelp.nd.edu/shared-file-space/box/)

This is optional and an additional vehicle that we can utilize to get the most up to date and relevant information shared to each other

the Central Authentication Service was recently updated by the OIT, and per the screen changes,  several individuals have reported that their browsers are showing no styles (black and white)> to fix, in the affected browser press ctrl-f5 to clear your browser cache, and the screen should update to the new look, if you have not experienced this no action is needed

The upgrades to ur.nd.edu have been completed. The site now fully incorporates Central Authentication Service, which is a single-sign on that will automatically log you in to other CAS-enabled ND services which are growing daily, eNDeavor and SugarCRM* are two examples

note that this means visiting ur.nd.edu will require netid/password login from now on, and that credentials will expire every two hours or on browser close

Thank you for your patience, if any technical issues should occur please contact Jay Rizzi

As University Relations grows, the need to incorporate more users quickly along with streamlining our online processes has ushered the need for updating the site login mechanism.

Over the weekend, ur.nd.edu will be undergoing a series of updates that will enable single -sign on via login.nd.edu. This means a noticable increase in site speed, as well higher level of security. It also will enable access to any other University single -sign on application to be auto-logged, this includes eNDeavor, BOSSCARS, and SugarCRM.

This also means that ur.nd.edu  will require netid-password authentication each visit, as login.nd.edu does not allow multiple day credentials

You may see some outage over the weekend, I will try my best to keep it at a minimum, feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions

Thanks,

Jay Rizzi

please feel free to contact Jay Rizzi if any more issues occur

content available via authentication at http://ur.nd.edu and all subsites within this domain are currently unavailable, we are currently investigating causes and will update status and ETA when more information is known

Dear UR Colleagues:

Later this week the Spirit e-magazine will be sent electronically through an email from Lou Nanni to all alumni, parents and friends with email addresses. It focuses on the critical need of financial aid. The students featured are the same students whose stories were shared in the printed copy of the Spirit newsletter last month. Here is the advanced link: http://www.pursuantmedia.com/notredame/spirit/0511/

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Katherine Lane

Director

Marketing, Communications and Stewardship

Please let me know if any problems occur, all services are back online
Thanks,
Jay

The data request system is currently undergoing maintenance, there is no ETA on resumed services, and users will be notified as status changes occur

Thanks,

Jay Rizzi

It is with great pleasure that I share with you that we have hired our first Life Initiatives Program Coordinator, Beth Bubik. Beth is currently a geometry teacher at St. Joseph’s High School here in South Bend and she is in her third year as the Right to Life Moderator. This responsibility includes the education of students about life issues, the annual trip to the March for Life in Washington, DC, and much more.

Beth is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in industrial engineering.

In her new capacity at the Alumni Association, Beth will work across campus with groups and organizations to understand and synergize the activities currently underway. She will be the point person for our clubs to help them initiate and build programs around a culture of life.

Beth’s first day will be Wednesday, April 13.

All the best,
Dolly Duffy

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce Liam Farrell ’04 will be joining the Alumni Association as our Alumni Communications Senior Editor on April 6. He will be responsible for the writing, editing, and production of a wide range of communications, including ND Today, the Echoes newsletter, the Young Alumni Enewsletter, and the Travelin’ Irish Enews. In addition, he will oversee the Class Notes section of Notre Dame Magazine.

For the past four years, Liam has been the State Government Reporter for The Capital, a daily newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. He covered the Maryland legislature and the executive branch. In addition, he gained experience in videography, blogging and photography. Prior to joining The Capital, Liam spent a year and a half as the City Hall Reporter for The Frederick News-Post, a daily newspaper in Frederick, Maryland, his hometown. During his time as a reporter, Liam won numerous awards from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association.

Liam graduated Summa Cum Laude from Notre Dame in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and an interdisciplinary minor in Irish Studies. While he was a student, he played trumpet in the Band of the Fighting Irish. He received a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University in 2005.

Liam and his fiancée Lisa will be getting married in Maryland in late April. Then, they will relocate to South Bend. Please join me in welcoming Liam “back home” to Notre Dame. He can be reached at lfarrell@nd.edu.

Regards,

Natasha DiPrima

Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Please join us for the University Relations Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9 , beginning at 10am.  More details to follow next week, but the Events Committee wants you to mark the date on your calendar now!  The egg hunt is a fun time for the whole family, especially your little ones.  We look forward to seeing you there! Sponsored by the University Relations Events Committee

* In case of Rain: please meet at LaFortune Student Center in the Ballroom on the 2^nd Floor, this Saturday, 10 am *

Please direct questions to Marian Appleton, appleton.3@nd.edu, or Vicki Reeder, Victoria.L.Reeder.4@nd.edu

Dear Staff,

I’m pleased to announce that Andrew Fiedler will become a full time member of the NDAA staff in his role as myNotreDame Support Coordinator effective Monday, March 21. He will report to Dolly Duffy.

Andrew began working part time at the NDAA Help Desk in March 2010. During his tenure, he has supported the rollout of myNotreDame and provided valuable input to the development of the website. Additionally, he has written and delivered training to our club, class, and group administrators. Andrew’s strong communication skills and IT background work well in supporting users of myNotreDame.

Before joining us last March, Andrew worked in IT support with Allied Physicians and the American Red Cross and also provided contract IT consulting. Andrew received his BS in Organizational Communication from Bob Jones University.

Please join me in congratulating Andrew on his full time position.

Best regards,

Mark Witucki

On Friday we will plan to show the men’s basketball game on the big screen in the Eck Auditorium beginning at 1:30 p.m. (game time is 1:40 p.m.). Stop by to help root our boys to victory and enjoy a slice of pizza. We will have pizzas delivered right before tipoff (keeping in mind that it’s a Friday of Lent) so you can work through lunch and dine during the game.

Also, since we’re rooting for the Irish, feel free to wear jeans and your favorite Irish shirt!

All the best,
Dolly Duffy

Images for the Staff Directory are being taken at this time for the Alumni Association, and extends to any Development staff who wish to participate

Note that this is not inclusive to those that do not have photos, if you are not satisfied with your current image, you are more than welcome to attend and have your online photograph updated

The specific calendar entry with date-time-location can be found here http://ur.nd.edu/cal/?event-date=2011/03/21&event-id=138

I am pleased to announce that Anne Faherty ’73 SMC will begin her role as Affinity Programs Marketing Director for the Alumni Association on Monday, March 14. This is a new position that will report to me. Anne will be responsible for the strategic direction, administration and marketing of the Notre Dame affinity credit card and banking program, as well as the Alumni Association’s other affinity and partnership programs, including the Liberty Mutual Insurance program, and the license plate programs.
Anne has been working part-time in the NDAA since July 2010. She has led the successful rollout of the affinity credit card and banking program with Bank of America. In fact, we produced the largest number of new credit card accounts in BofA’s collegiate sector in 2010, despite that fact that our credit card didn’t launch until July.
Anne has extensive experience in credit card marketing. She spent more than 20 years at Pathfinders Advertising & Marketing Group, a local marketing/advertising agency. Bank of America’s credit card division was one of Pathfinders’ clients. And, Anne managed that account for 12 years, building it into the agency’s largest account. In that role, she developed strategies and campaigns to market BofA’s credit cards through direct mail, print and broadcast advertising, online marketing, PR and other channels. Anne received her BA in Humanistic Studies from Saint Mary’s College.

Please join me in congratulating Anne on her new position.

Regards,

Natasha DiPrima

The UR staff Directory received the following updates today:

If any issues occur with this new build, please contact Jay Rizzi with any questions

Dear Development colleagues:

We have recently produced a revised version of Understanding Your Gift to the Notre Dame Endowment. This is a great tool for both internal and external use as it explains the benefits and stewardship associated with supporting Notre Dame through endowed gifts. We are sending a copy to each of the fundraisers and to director-level colleagues. Additional copies can be found in the Eddy Street “library”. You can also request additional copies through Stephanie Mead at 631-3278 or Mead.10@nd.edu.

Let me know if you have any questions,

Katherine

Join in extending very best wishes to Ashley Baranowski (nee Muhlherr) on her recent marriage to Tim Baranowski .

She has changed her name and her new email address is ashley.baranowski@nd.edu