Congrats to Mikey and Morgan Shepard on their wedding! Married 5.17.25
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Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in saying farewell to Lori Tinkey with thanks for her more than 13 years of service to Our Lady’s University. Lori began her Notre Dame journey in the Mendoza College of Business in 2012, serving in multiple capacities for 5 years. She concurrently pursued her Notre Dame education in the MNA program to solidify her nonprofit knowledge and place in the ND family. As we say in UR, Lori’s years began to “count” when she joined CFR in 2017. During the pandemic lockdown, she joined colleagues on the front lines of keeping the University open for students. Lori added another new role after the pandemic and has most recently served as the Sr. Director of Development Administration.
Lori, Brett, and puppy Spicy are planning their own extended Remote July by RVing in the Upper Peninsula after her last official day of May 31. She wishes to relay her heartfelt thanks to University colleagues as she transitions her role yet again in the ND family.
We will gather in the ESC cafe on Thursday, May 22, from 2:15 to 3 p.m. Please stop by and say farewell.
Amy Schell
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Dear Colleagues,
The third spring renewal mailing (renew #3) is dropping in mailboxes on Friday, May 23, to 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 was sent to over 5,600 households and will be followed by an email reminder this week. 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 will assist you.
Thanks!
Annual Giving Team
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On the first anniversary of the death of our dear CFR colleague, Cathy Windeatt, we will gather for a Memorial Mass to honor and celebrate her life. Please join us on June 25th at 11:30am in the Log Chapel. Fr. Tim O’Connor will preside.
Please contact Annie Geary with questions.
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Hi friends, we’re still riding the good vibes from our two recent gatherings and we’d love to hear what you thought!
ND Shares: More Than A Workplace – Resources for Living Well at ND
Last Thursday (May 15), we gathered for a powerful and practical conversation about living well at Notre Dame. Our panelists were thoughtful, honest, and inspiring! If you attended, we’d love your thoughts on how it went and what we can improve for future sessions. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey by May 26: https://feedback.hundredxinc.com/?key=29bfefd6-fecd-4c23-860f-b519020ae859
May Blueprint
Blueprint yesterday brought us together for important updates, shared wins, and the chance to reconnect as a division. Your input helps us shape these meetings to be even more engaging and useful for everyone. Let us know what you enjoyed and what could be better by May 30: https://feedback.hundredxinc.com/?key=da0c00d3-3535-4ae3-bc03-79706527a4c6
Feedback really is a gift. Your voice helps us make these experiences even better, more inclusive, and more impactful. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share!
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Friends and Colleagues,
It is bittersweet to share the news of Beth and Chris Lindauer’s transition from Notre Dame to Stanford University. A testament to his coaching excellence and personal care for student athletes, Chris was recently named the Director of Women’s Swimming at Stanford.
Beth joined the UR Family in March of 2023 and over the past two years has deepened relationships and advanced Notre Dame’s mission through her characteristic thoughtfulness and intentionality with families in Cincinnati and Louisville. Most of all, Beth has been a consummate teammate, friend, and mentor to many across the division. We are a better Notre Dame because of the Lindauer’s presence and friendship with us.
True to form, Beth will finish this fiscal year strong and help transition a new regional director for the Cincinnati-Louisville area over the summer.
Please join me in congratulating and thanking Beth, Chris, Jack, Owen, and Brady!
Pete
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Dear Colleagues,
Please be aware that as of May 12, 2025, Mike Sullivan is no longer with the NDAA. If you were collaborating with Mike on any projects, please contact me, and I will provide a transition plan.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Mike for his hard work and valuable contributions to our alumni, parents, and friends. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors.
Best,
Dolly
Hi Team,
We’re excited to announce that we will be welcoming ten talented student interns to the University Relations team this summer! They will be joining us starting on Monday, May 19th, which coincides with our upcoming Team Blueprint. We will ensure that the interns are appropriately introduced during this meeting
This year’s cohort brings a diverse range of skills and perspectives, and we’re looking forward to the fresh energy and support they will bring to our various projects. Please make them feel welcome and offer your guidance as they integrate into our team.
More details about the summer internship program, including the interns’ names and their areas of focus, can be found on the dedicated Google Site. Please take some time to review the information there.
We’re confident that this summer will be a valuable experience for both our team and our new interns. Let’s all work together to make them feel like a part of University Relations.
Adria Logan & Stephanie Washington
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Team,
It is my pleasure to welcome Olivia Newey to the Northwest team as a Regional Director. She will be cultivating relationships with members of the Notre Dame Family in the Bay Area and Montana. Olivia’s first day will be May 12th.
Olivia came to Notre Dame from England and graduated in 2017 as a Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar with a Bachelor’s in Business and a concentration in Political Science. Before joining the University, she ran a marketing agency focused on branding and brand partnerships. Prior to that, she led domestic and international issue-based communications for a UK Government official.
Please join me in welcoming Olivia!
–Shaheen
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Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to share with you that Ellen Kirol will begin serving as the Senior Director of the AAD team beginning Monday, May 5. Ellen’s promotion is a move that has been earned through her tireless work advancing the priorities of the College of Arts & Letters, her strategic partnerships on transformative gifts for the College, and her positive leadership on the AAD team.
Ellen has been a valued member of Development since 2017 after joining the Annual Giving team. Since 2021, she has served as an Academic Advancement Director for the College of Arts & Letters. In this role, Ellen collaborated with Development and academic partners to secure philanthropy for the largest fundraising priorities, including the Veldman Family Psychology Clinic, the Franco Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good, and the Sheedy Program for Economy, Enterprise, and Society. She has also enjoyed working closely with the Democracy and Poverty Initiatives in support of the Strategic Framework. Her dedication and collaborative spirit have been evident in the record-breaking fundraising success achieved by the College of Arts & Letters this year.
A 2015 Notre Dame graduate, Ellen brings a strong understanding of and belief in the University’s mission to her work. We are grateful that she will be leading the AAD team. Until we fill the Arts & Letters AAD role, Ellen will be serving in both capacities. I hope you will join me in congratulating Ellen on the Senior Director opportunity.
In Notre Dame,
Michelle
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The Internal Engagement Team is excited to share that our UR Blog is getting a fresh new home!
Starting June 1, all blog updates will officially move to our new platform: “News &
Community” in asceND. Get ready for a better way to stay connected with all the great things happening at University Relations! Our new site is more organized, super easy to use, and even a bit more fun – picture this: photos, quick updates, and lots of chances
to celebrate our awesome team!)
Here’s how the transition will work:
On June 1, we’ll fully transition — all new updates will only be posted on News & Community through asceND. You’ll still get all the content you love, just in a new, easier-to access place!
Thanks for rolling with us through this transition. If you have any questions, please reach out to Iliana Contreras or James Riley. We’re excited for this next chapter of staying connected and celebrating the amazing people of University Relations!
Show Your Support on Denim Day – April 30th, 2025
Next Wednesday, join us in taking a powerful stand against sexual violence by participating in Denim Day 2025. This globally recognized campaign encourages individuals to wear denim as a visible sign of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Denim Day is more than just a dress code. It’s a movement sparked by a powerful story of injustice, and it now serves as a unifying call to action to raise awareness and support survivors around the world. By simply wearing denim, you’re helping spark conversations, challenge harmful myths, and show that you stand with survivors.
If you have meetings or professional obligations that day, please be mindful of workplace dress expectations.
Team,
It is with deep sympathy that I share news of the passing of Lorraine Helmke, mother of our, Mark Helmke. Her obituary can be found here: https://www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Lorraine-Annette-Helmke?obId=42074619
A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held on April 29th in Madison, WI. Please keep Mark and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Best,
Tim
Dear Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Kathleen (Duffy) Sprows, mother of Kathy Cummings and mother-in-law of Tom Cummings, on April 16, 2025.
Let us join together in extending our heartfelt condolences to Kathy, Tom, and their family, and continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Service information may be found at the following link:
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
With gratitude,
Nadia
I’m thrilled to share that Ashley Van Avermaete will join the Annual Giving team as the newest Associate Regional Director, starting today!
Ashley brings 15 years of experience at Notre Dame. She began her journey in the College of Science, where she spent nine years in roles such as undergraduate research assistant, lab manager, and senior research technician for the Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases. She then transitioned to University Relations, where she’s spent the last six years—first on the Development Administration team and more recently with Friends of Ted and Ned, Cavanaugh Council, and President’s Circle (FTN/CCPC) team.
Throughout her career, Ashley has built meaningful connections across campus and with benefactor families, students, and friends of the University, always sharing the mission and heart of Notre Dame.
While it’s bittersweet for Ashley to leave the amazing FTN/CCPC team, the Annual Giving team is excited to welcome her to this new chapter on the 2nd floor. We’re so lucky to have her—please join me in giving her a warm welcome!
A few fun facts about Ashley:
She’s on a mission to kayak in all five Great Lakes—only Ontario and Erie to go!
She adores her dogs: Benny, a 9-year-old miniature schnauzer, and Millie, a 3-year-old Sheepadoodle rescue.
Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Natural Science and Mathematics with a minor in Psychology, and an Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.
A proud South Bend native, Ashley is a devoted Irish fan—especially when it comes to football, hockey, and both basketball teams. Her favorite part of game days? Seeing campus come alive with blue, green, and gold (and finding the perfect outfit to match the spirit)!
Welcome, Ashley—we’re so glad you’re here!
—Indi
Colleagues,
With joy for Matt Gelchion after tremendous and impactful service to the University in Development, I am writing to share that Matt will be moving to the Enrollment Division to serve as the Executive Director for Enrollment Management. Matt’s last day in Development will be May 2. A plan for his replacement and the AAD team is forthcoming.
Matt has served in a number of roles in Development over the past eight years, including in Storytelling & Engagement and Annual Giving. Since July 1 of last year, Matt has been making his mark as the Senior Director of the Academic Advancement team, recruiting talented new AADs and building a best-in-class team in service to the academic units that they cover and the fundraisers. Prior to his role as Senior Director, Matt served as the AAD for Financial Aid and Student Life where he supported and developed the mental health initiative for Student Affairs and some of the largest gifts to financial aid for the University. It is only fitting that this move takes him to the Division in which he has had much success and that is close to his heart.
A Notre Dame class of 2009 (BA) and class of 2011 (ACE, M Ed) graduate, Matt will continue his service to Our Lady’s University in his new role. I am grateful to Matt for his passion, strategy, and leadership with the AAD team. While he will be missed in our department, I hope that you will join me in congratulating Matt on this opportunity. I wish Matt and his beautiful family – Brittany, Emma Joy, and baby Gelchion – the best in this next chapter.
In Notre Dame,
Michelle
Dear Team,
It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Amanda McKee’s mother, Rebecca J. (Derda) McKee, on April 12, 2025. Let us come together to extend our condolences to Amanda and her family, and continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Visitation will be held from 4:00pm – 8:00pm with recitation of the rosary at 7:00pm, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Palmer Funeral Home – Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, IN 46635. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 219 S. State St., Niles, MI 49120. Entombment will immediately follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN.
To read the full obituary, please click here.
Team,
I am thrilled to announce that Sarah Carruthers will be returning to Development as Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving on April 21. Sarah accepted her offer before the University’s hiring freeze took place. Sarah had previously served in this role from 2018-2021. She led the relaunch and reinvigoration of the Dean’s Circle level and the engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of the School’s and College’s unrestricted annual donors. Most recently, Sarah worked at St. Margaret’s House in South Bend, serving as their Director of Development. In this role, she led their fundraising, acknowledgment, and grant-writing efforts in addition to planning and executing their fundraising events. Sarah is a 2010 graduate of Notre Dame and lives in South Bend with her husband, Tom Scrace, and their son John. Please join me in welcoming Sarah back to Annual Giving and the University!
-Conor Montijo
Join us for a session of the UR Board Games Club! 
UR Colleagues and Friends,
The Central Region is excited to welcome Cody Bruette as its newest team member! Cody will serve Notre Dame alumni, parents, and friends in the greater Pittsburgh area. His first day will be Monday, April 14.
Cody earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University. Prior to joining Notre Dame, Cody worked in agency recruiting and public accounting.
Cody’s wife, Brittany, serves as an assistant athletics trainer for Notre Dame Athletics. Cody and Brittany are proud parents to a son, Carter, and have a daughter due to arrive in late June (a true leadership “gift” before the close of the fiscal year!).
When not at work, you’ll find Cody spending time with his family (including with the family dog, Gunner) or on the golf course.
Please join me in welcoming Cody!
Cheers,
Pete
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
Colleagues,
I am delighted to share that Diana Elia is joining University Relations as the Senior Office Coordinator in 405 Main Building. In this role, she will serve as the first point of contact for University Relations and Public Affairs & Communications guests in Suite 405 while also providing administrative support for Drew Buscareno. Sharon Rankert, who previously supported Drew, will now be fully dedicated to the Advisory Council program.
A Michiana native and 2019 graduate of Saint Mary’s College, Diana earned a degree in communications with a minor in advertising and public relations. She spent the past five years in Chicago as a Client Solutions Team Support Manager for The ABIS Group. Bilingual and passionate about travel, she enjoys immersing herself in different cultures and building meaningful connections with others both professionally and personally.
Diana accepted this position just before the University’s hiring freeze took effect, and her first day is Monday, March 31. Please feel free to stop by 405 Main Building to introduce yourself and extend a warm welcome to Diana.
My best,
Julia Sama
UR Team,
I am so excited to announce that on 3/15, Kate and her husband Wynn welcomed Seamus John Brown! He was born at 12:58 am, 7lbs 14oz, and 21in. All are doing well!
If you’d like to join their meal train, you can do so here.
-Conor Montijo
The second spring renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes on Friday, March 21, to 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 was sent to over 9,600 households. An email was sent earlier this week. 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 will assist you.
Thanks!
Annual Giving Team
Dear Colleagues,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Jessica Brice, our Senior Director of Gift Planning Advancement, will be resigning from her role at the University on April 11th to begin an exciting new chapter.
Since 2019 Jessica has been a cornerstone of the Gift Planning team, playing a vital role in its growth, success, and culture. Her dedication as a fundraiser has resulted in over 150 leadership gifts, totaling an impressive $166M secured in partnership with Regional Development. Since the start of FY24, her leadership as Senior Director has propelled the team to achieve over $637M in planned gift production.
Of course, Jessica’s impact extends far beyond the numbers. She embodies collaboration with her positive, selfless, and servant-hearted approach, always ready to support colleagues and connect with benefactors. Jessica’s presence has consistently brought optimism and encouragement to all who have had the pleasure of working with her. She will be dearly missed.
Jessica’s passion for the outdoors and family will lead her and her husband John to relocate to Utah, near her godchildren and the beauty of the Mountain West. As her last day approaches on Friday, April 11th, please join me in expressing our deepest gratitude to Jessica for her extraordinary contributions to Notre Dame’s mission and wishing her great joy in her next adventure.
TJ
Dear University Relations Team,
We are thrilled to announce that starting Monday, March 24th, Elivet Quijada-Navarro will be joining us as our new Alumni Groups Coordinator!
A recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she earned a Master of Nonprofit Administration in 2023, Elivet also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Public Relations with a Minor in Human Resource Management from Indiana University South Bend. Before joining our team, Elivet served as the Deputy Chief of Staff/Director of Policy for the City of South Bend, bringing valuable leadership and strategic expertise to the table.
Elivet is excited to return to her alma mater. She resides in South Bend and has spent her career in public service. Outside of work, she keeps busy with her family—her husband, their son, two golden retrievers, and their two cats. She loves nature and wildlife, and spends her free time birdwatching, gardening, or capturing photos of wildlife. She looks forward to meeting all of you very soon.
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Elivet! We are excited to work alongside her and are confident that her passion and experience will be a great asset to our team and organization.
Let’s make Elivet feel right at home as she starts her journey with us!
Best,
Angeline
Team,
Gift Planning has worked with our partners in the Controller’s Office to update our DTC (gifts of securities) instructions. Moving forward, please replace all previous versions of these instructions with the attached version.
The following disclaimer has been added to the instructions:
If you or your broker have reason to believe that the securities you intend to transfer will be subject to any restrictions on public sale, including restrictions imposed by Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and Regulations, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at giftplanning@nd.edu or 574-631-7164 before initiating the transfer.
This disclaimer will allow our Gift Planning team to address atypical gifts before the transfer has been initiated. We are optimistic that this will lead to more efficient processing and receipting!
In gratitude,
Alyssa
Colleagues,
I am excited to share that Andrea Swanagan, who has served as our Senior Director of Prospect Strategy and Research since September 2021, has accepted the position of Assistant Vice President of Total Rewards in NDHR. In this role, she will oversee the compensation and benefits strategy and execution for all Notre Dame faculty and staff.
Andrea has been a tremendous leader for our team, providing meaningful insight and change management in the prospect strategy space, along with hiring and developing a highly effective (and growing) prospect management and research team. While she will be sorely missed by this team and our broader UR division, I am excited about the impact she will have on our entire campus community through her new role in NDHR.
Please join me in congratulating Andrea and thanking her for her service in Development and University Relations.
Brian
We hope you can join us on March 17th for lunch in Foley’s after the Blueprint Meeting! Lunch will be available starting at 11:30am and will conclude by 1pm.
The Irish-themed lunch, will include:
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lana Taylor or Iliana Contreras.
Greetings UR Family!
It is my pleasure to welcome Kelly Courington to the Southern Team as a Regional Director of Development! Kelly’s first day on our team will be Wednesday, March 12th.
Kelly is no stranger to the UR team, having served on the Academic Advancement Team since 2019, most recently as the Academic Advancement Director of the College of Engineering. We’re incredibly grateful to welcome her hard work and expertise to our team!
Kelly recently attained her M.A. in Theology from Notre Dame and holds a B.A. from Saint Mary’s College and M.B.A. from Bethel University. She also worked in development at both institutions before joining us in 2019.
Please join me in welcoming Kelly!
Tim Kelly
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to welcome Mary Coghlin to the East team as a Regional Director. Mary will have the privilege of working with our incredible Notre Dame families in North Carolina and South Carolina.
As a Double Domer, Mary earned both her undergraduate degree and MBA from Notre Dame and brings a deep passion for the University, along with a strong commitment to building meaningful relationships.
She joins us from Mendoza, where she served as a Director of Career Coaching and Development, guiding students through their professional journeys. Her experience, dedication, and love for Notre Dame will make her an incredible addition to our team.
Mary’s first day will be Wednesday, March 12. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Mary as she embarks on this new chapter with Regional Development.
Many thanks,
Nadia
Dear Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Michael Stark will be leaving his role as Regional Director to pursue other opportunities at the University. Michael has served as a Regional Director in the Bay Area. We are grateful for his service and wish him the very best.
– Shaheen
Well-Being Warriors: The University Relations HR wellness communication team is here to keep you informed about the latest University wellness benefits while ensuring you don’t miss out on the ones you already have! Keep an eye out for updates in upcoming editions of the souNDoff and around the office.
We are excited to announce that Caitlyn Clinton has accepted the opportunity to lead our Annual Giving Campaigns & Initiatives team! In this role, she will lead a team in designing, planning, and executing Notre Dame’s campaigns and initiatives to maximize donor count and unrestricted revenue from alumni, parents, and friends. Through various large-scale campaigns, program oversight, and outreach to targeted audiences, the Director is responsible for initiatives that result in $15M+ annually for the university (Think: Notre Dame Day, Friday Night Bash, #GivingTuesday, and so much more!). Additionally, the team largely owns and reports on the department’s goal of 127,000 donors annually.
Caitlyn started her career at Notre Dame in Annual Giving overseeing ND Listens where she led ~100 students in doing meaningful outreach to the Notre Dame family. She significantly grew the program and quickly gained leadership and management skills. Most recently, Caitlyn has served as an Associate Director for Academic Advancement, navigating critical relationships with key leaders on campus to drive fundraising.
Caitlyn will continue to work with and advise the AAD Team as they search for and onboard a new candidate to fill her role.
Please join us in celebrating Caitlyn!
Katie Kerby & MIke Macaluso
We are delighted to share that Koby Keck has been promoted to Regional Associate (RA), Development Administration. In this capacity, Koby will be able to share his subject matter expertise in Gift Planning more broadly with the entire DC team and Development. Koby has been instrumental in onboarding the most recent new cohorts of DCs on Gift Planning subjects, three GPOs, and in our adaptation of AsceND. He is a proud Notre Dame alum, Class of 2011. We are grateful to have him on the team!
Best,
Jen Koebel and the DC Leadership Team
It is with bittersweet emotion that we write to share the news that Danielle Filgueira’s last day with the University of Notre Dame was yesterday. Danielle has been a valued part of the Annual Giving team for three years and is a great friend to many. We’re grateful for all that she has accomplished.
We all wish Danielle the best in her next chapter!
Thanks,
Katie Kerby & Indi Jackson
Dear UR Family,
It is with bittersweet emotion that I announce Lori Rush’s decision to retire at the end of September.
Lori has been a fixture in Development at Notre Dame for the past 33 years, and has dedicated 38 total years to the University. The impact that she has on our ability to connect with donors in meaningful ways is matched only by the impact that she has as a trusted colleague and true friend.
Lori began her career at Notre Dame in Career Services before moving to Development as the Assistant Director of what is today, ND Listens. After 22 years in that role, she transitioned and was promoted to Senior Data Analyst, leading all data-related items for mass communications in Annual Giving. We simply could not do what we do without her.
A heartfelt thank you to Lori for all her years of dedication – and for her generous notice, enabling us to plan next steps. Her last day will be September 30. Until then, please join us in wishing Lori the best in her retirement.
Cheers to a new chapter filled with plentiful travel, spicy food, and maybe even a purple Camaro!
Anneliese
Dear Team,
I’m happy to announce that Mark Schult will be our new IT Solutions Consultant in the Alumni Association. Mark will be joining the team officially on Monday, March 3rd. He comes to the NDAA after spending the last five years working as the IT Solutions Consultant for Notre Dame Global, supporting teams here on campus, as well as in Rome, London, and around the world.
In addition to his skills as an IT Solutions Consultant, Mark brings with him a passion for project management, having earned a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and led multiple projects both for ND Global and OIT here on campus. He played a key role in refining the ND Global Campus Workstation Program (CWP) process and stabilizing the desktop management environment. He is also serving as the project manager on the campus-wide ServiceNow Common Service Data Model (CSDM) project for OIT.
Mark originally hails from Michigan City, and he and his family currently reside in LaPorte. He’s got some fun history if you ask him about it. In his spare time, he follows the NDAA’s passion for service by supporting the Children’s Miracle Network’s Extra Life program, putting his gaming skills to use for a great cause.
John
Team,
I am pleased to share that Patty Kokesh will be promoted to the role of Executive Director, IT and Financial Administration effective Monday, March 3. In this role, Patty will lead the strategy and deployment behind the technology, analytics, and financial resources for our division in support of our fundraising goals. This promotion makes permanent the oversight Patty has provided to the IT and Analytics team on an interim basis since Carleen Quinlan’s retirement in early December. In addition, Patty will continue to provide leadership to the Financial Administration and Strategy team.
We are blessed to have Patty as a member of our Advancement Services and Development leadership teams, and grateful to her for so eagerly taking on this new opportunity. Patty joined University Relations in June 2017 as Associate Director of Data and Analytics in support of the Annual Giving team. Since that time, she has built strong partnerships with leaders throughout the division and the university while taking on roles of increasing responsibility. Patty was promoted to the role of Senior Director of Financial Administration and Strategy in February 2023. She and her husband, Ryan, are the proud parents of two young sons, Marty and Jamie.
Additionally, I’d like to thank the leadership of the IT and Analytics teams (Andrew Yocum, Dean Ernzen, Rose Michalski, Matt LaFlash, Mayuri Changede, and Tracey Mulherin) for their leadership during this interim time and for their input and feedback as we evaluated the future of this critical team and function. They and their teams provide incredibly impactful work for our division and they each will be an asset to Patty as she moves forward in this role.
Please join me in thanking Patty for her continued leadership and congratulating her on her new role!
Brian
Hello! I’m writing to share a few updates for the Annual Giving Programs team:
We are in the middle of the hiring process for the Director, Annual Giving Campaigns & Initiatives position and will soon post Wendy’s former role of Assistant Director, Annual Giving Campaigns & Initiatives.
Please reach out to Katie Kerby if you have any additional questions. Thank you!
Dear Team –
I’m excited to announce that Kamil Kosidlak will be joining the NDAA IT team as our new Data and Systems Specialist on Monday, February 24. While he’s new to the NDAA, Kamil has been working on campus since 2017, spending time in Development, OIT, and his current position supporting IT in Mendoza College of Business.
Originally from Poland, Kamil grew up in the South Bend area. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from IUSB and this past December completed his Masters in Data Science from IU-Bloomington. He thrives on the thrill of the challenge and loves solving complex problems and navigating unique situations.
While Kamil’s first day with the team isn’t until the 24th, you may see him around before then as we work on his onboarding. When you see him, make sure to give him a great, big NDAA welcome!
John
It is with heartfelt sadness that I share the news of the passing of Alex Servin’s brother, Adam Jesus Servin “A.J.”. Please keep Alex and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
A visitation will take place Saturday, February 15, from 1-7 p.m. central time at the Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home in Chicago.
Adam’s obituary can be found here. Alex, we are sorry for you and your family’s loss.
Dear Colleagues,
The first spring renewal mailing (renew #1) dropped in mailboxes on Friday, February 7, to 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 was sent to over 10,000 households and will be followed by an email reminder this week. 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 will assist you.
Thanks!
Annual Giving Team
Please be courteous to your colleagues by booking your hot desk when you are in the office. If you do not reserve the space where you are seated and the individual who has booked the space arrives, they can ask you to find a new work space. As a reminder, you can access Tango Reserve a few different ways — go.nd.edu/ndrtango or via the Tango Reserve by AgilQuest mobile app. The full set of instructions can be found here. Please contact Patty Kokesh with any questions.
UR Friends,
I’m very excited to share the news that Sarah and Erick Wodrich welcomed their second child, Bowen Charles Wodrich, at 12:21 pm on January 27! Sarah and Bowen are doing well, and Cal is loving his new role as “big brother”.
While Sarah is on maternity leave, I know she would welcome your prayers and well wishes! Congratulations to the Wodrich family!
Jessica
New AI Tool DeepSeek and What You Need to Know
⭐ What’s new?
DeepSeek refers to a new set of frontier AI models.
DeepSeek is not a University-approved AI tool.
It was recently reported that a vulnerability in DeepSeek’s website left data exposed, including user chats.
👥 Who is affected?
We advise that end users (students, staff and faculty) avoid using deepseek.com or DeepSeek’s mobile app.
Developers or researchers interested in experimenting with the AI model itself, contact AI Enablement for information on how to access DeepSeek securely.
Do not build Deepseek’s open source model into production services.
❗Why it matters:
This new tool is receiving a lot of media attention, and is causing disruption in the AI space.
🐋 Go deeper:
For more about DeepSeek and its implications for the AI landscape, read DeepSeek Explained at ai.nd.edu. You can learn more about approved AI tools for campus at AI@ND.
For 24/7 self-service assistance including the virtual agent, go to servicenow.nd.edu or contact the Service Desk during business hours at 574-631-8111 or oithelp@nd.edu.
University of Notre Dame
Office of Information Technology
Dear Team,
It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Bob Morton’s mother, Debra Morton Cook, on January 10, 2025.
Let us come together to extend our condolences to Bob, Heather, and their family, and continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
A visitation to honor Debbie’s life will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main Street, Niles.
Memorial contributions in Debbie’s memory may be made to the Debra Morton Cook Memorial Fund at the University of Notre Dame. Gifts can be made:
In lieu of a contribution, Debbie would have deeply appreciated your support for your local humane society.
To read the full, beautiful obituary written by Bob, please visit this site.
Thank you, for your prayers and support.
With gratitude,
Nadia
Below, you will find a personal note from Bob in memory of his beloved mother, Debra:
“Friends, It is with immense pride in a race well run that I share that at 11:50 PM on January 10th, my mother, Debra Morton Cook, crossed the threshold between Heaven and Earth and went home to Jesus. Her final breath came upon the end of the first verse of Go Rest High Upon the Mountain, fitting as she chose that very song to say goodbye to my father just over 18 years ago. She will be remembered as a loving wife, a devoted mother, a fun and rebellious grandmother, a rambunctious youngest sister, a doted-upon third child, and a special lady to all who met her. Just yesterday, she was visited by dozens of the staff at Brentwood, arriving on their days off or staying late after their shift, to share stories and express their profound love for her. In a life cut undeservedly short by the devastatingly long goodbye of dementia, she still found a way to leave her mark on friends, her family, and anyone else who found her as irresistible as the rest of us. And it was my absolute honor to help her transition from this life to the next.”
Dear Colleagues,
We hope this message finds you well. We write to inform you that Pier White is no longer with the University of Notre Dame. His last day was Monday, January 27, 2025.
Pier has served as a Regional Director since 2012. We are grateful for his 13 years of service to the mission of Notre Dame and the relationships he fostered with our incredible families.
We wish him well in this next chapter and in his future endeavors.
Thank you,
East Coast Region
Dear Colleagues,
Today, we will send 2024 Cumulative Statements electronically. This population is roughly 22,000. We have individually receipted all legal donors already, this cumulative statement is a courtesy. Questions or donor comments should be sent directly to givegift@nd.edu.
Details of the send:
Subject line: 2024 Charitable Giving Tax Statement: University of Notre Dame
Sender: givegift@nd.edu
To: Individual deemed head of household
This annual project is huge undertaking for my team. While we continue to improve every year, we welcome your feedback! Thank you for your partnership.
Thanks,
Alyssa
Please join me in congratulating Ben Nowalk on his promotion to Senior Director of Leadership Events. Ben succeeds Ashley Bennett who transitioned to a new role in the Keough School of Global Affairs late last year. Ben transitioned to this role at the beginning of January and definitely experienced “baptism by fire” as he led the execution of our events throughout the College Football Playoff!
In his new role, Ben will provide oversight of the Leadership Events team within UOES in the planning and execution of events across Development functions, in addition to events for the Board of Trustees and the Offices of the President, Provost, and Executive Vice President.
Ben has been a member of the Leadership Events team for three years and most recently has been the lead on events for Advisory Councils, Friends of Ted and Ned, Cavanaugh Council, and President’s Circle. A native of Culver, Indiana, Ben received his Bachelor’s Degree at Purdue University. He and his wife, Anna, have three children: Annemarie, Harrison, and Caroline.
I know Ben looks forward to working more closely with colleagues across Development in this new role. Please join me on congratulating Ben on this promotion and on a successful run through the CFP!
Best,
Brian
After nearly eight years working at Notre Dame, Paige has decided to return home to Detriot to pursue a new opportunity and be closer to her family. We are grateful for Paige’s impact on our team, our Law School and Graduate Business benefactors, and the University through her previous work in the Division of Student Affairs. Her last day will be February 3. Please join me in wishing Paige all the best!
If you have any ongoing projects with Paige, please contact me for assistance. We will post this role soon. In the meantime, please refer any potential candidates to me.
Thank you,
Conor
Dear Team,
It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Zach Thurston’s father, Marc Thurston, on Monday, January 20. Marc was a loving, supportive father to Zach and a devoted husband to Judy. Please keep Zach and his family in your hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Midland Church of the Nazarene (5700 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI 48640).
In lieu of flowers, the Thurston family requests that donations be made in Marc’s memory to the new Veldman Psychology Clinic and Notre Dame’s Mental Health Initiative.
Should you need any work-related assistance from Zach at this time, please reach out to me directly.
– Brandon Tabor
I am so excited to share that Brooke and her husband Mitch and big brother Joey welcomed Dylan Michael Speer on 1/11/25 at 5:38pm, 7lbs 10oz. Brooke and Dylan are doing well! Please join me in congratulating them on the wonderful addition to their lives!
-Conor Montijo
The Office of Gift Planning will be closed this Friday, January 17 in recognition of our team’s work during the year end!
After sixteen years of dedicated service to Notre Dame Development, our friend and colleague Dawn McGrath has made the tough decision to retire from ND. Over the years, Dawn has played a critical role in our team’s success and has formed valuable relationships across campus and with many of our largest benefactors. Dawn started in Gift Planning and partnered on the inception of numerous initiatives (Gift Planning Advancement Committee, Love Thee Notre Dame, and Provost Leadership Group to name a few), worked through three campaigns, and has managed the seating of the President’s Suite since 2017 – all ultimately helping to advance the Notre Dame mission. I am personally grateful for her partnership over the past three years. Dawn has provided critical support to Stu, me, and our donors. Dawn’s last day in the office will be January 23, 2025. Please join me in offering her our heartfelt thanks and blessings as she embarks on the next chapter of her journey: spending quality time with her 90-year-old mom, and focusing on their kids and ten grandkids, in southern Indiana!
You and your family are invited to join us for the 2025 UR Winter Family Event on Saturday, February 22, 2025. From 12-2 pm, we will enjoy crafts, face painting, and more fun before cheering on our men’s basketball team against Pitt at 2:15 pm!
You may sign up for tickets to the Men’s Basketball game vs. Pitt by completing this form. This will be the Irish Wear Green game, so come dressed in your best gear!
If you have questions, please contact Lana Taylor, Iliana Contreras, or James Riley.
I am thrilled to share that Anneliese Hammer will be stepping into the Director of Marketing & Operations position on the Annual Giving team effective today.
Anneliese is a 2004 graduate of Saint Mary’s College with a BA in English Writing. She has over a decade of marketing-specific experience working with small and large organizations on strategic initiatives to drive revenue. She spent 9 years working at Pathfinders Advertising as an Account Director launching B2C crowdfunding campaigns, re-engaging dormant clients, supervising high-performing teams, and managing relationships with large clients. Most recently, she worked with SIREN Creative to launch 35 brands and campaigns across many industries. Anneliese brings a wealth of marketing, leadership, and operational knowledge to our team and we can’t wait to work alongside her.
Welcome to the team, Anneliese!
-Katie Kerby
The DC team is excited to welcome Josh Crudup to University Relations! As a recent graduate from Indiana University with a degree in Public Policy Analysis, Josh is returning home to the Notre Dame community. Josh grew up participating in the youth programs at the Robinson Community Learning Center and later served as an AmeriCorps member there prior to attending IU. Josh is looking forward to contributing to Notre Dame’s faith-based mission and connecting with everyone here in University Relations!
Josh will begin working as a Development Coordinator with Athletics starting today, January 13th.
Please join me in welcoming Josh!
-Michelle Jones
Hi UR team,
Brook will be joining the Alumni Association on Monday, January 13, as our digital marketing specialist. She will create compelling content and manage our digital presence with a special emphasis on social media. Over time, she will also serve as a strategic partner with all of you to advise us on best practices in digital engagement.
Brook comes to us after several years “behind the scenes” in the newsroom at WRTV in Indianapolis. There, she was a news producer responsible for all elements of the television news broadcast. I am excited to see her translate this valuable experience into new digital storytelling ideas for the NDAA.
A bit more about Brook: She has 2 cats, Kipper and Scout, who she found as stray kittens back when she was in eighth grade. She is originally from Petoskey, Michigan, and looks forward to the holiday season every year when family from around the country gather back up north. Donuts from the local bakery is a family tradition on Christmas morning! 🍩 As someone new to the South Bend area, Brook asked for recommendations on the best pizza place in town…I’ve warned her she’ll get a long list of conflicting opinions on this one!
Please join me in welcoming Brook to the team. Her email is: btracy2@nd.edu
-Ti Lavers
Friends,
I’m thrilled to share that Paul Hernandez and his wife, Kelly, welcomed their 4th baby boy into the world on December 30, 2024. Enzo James is 8 lbs, 9 ounces, 21 inches. Both Kelly and the baby are healthy and doing wonderfully. Please join us in congratulating Paul and his family on this joyful addition to their lives!
Jerry
Friends,
I’m very pleased to share the wonderful news that Colleen Bailey-Knapke and her husband Kyle welcomed their 4th child, son Charles Louis (Charlie) (7 lbs, 11 ounces and 20″) on December 29! Charlie and the whole family are doing well. Colleen is away on maternity leave but I’m sure she would welcome your prayers, well-wishes, and words of congratulation for their growing family.
TJ
Dear Team,
Our deepest condolences are with Jasher Cox and his family following the passing of his father, Ruben Cox, on December 28th.
Please join us in extending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Jasher and his family during this time of loss. Your support and kindness will mean a great deal as they navigate the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Jerry
Dear Team,
It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Shaheen Goldrick’s mother, Jacqueline Goldrick, on December 24th, surrounded by her family.
During this time of loss, our thoughts and prayers are with Shaheen and her family. Let us come together to support her in any way we can, offering our condolences and understanding in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Jerry
Dear Team,
We are implementing an updated Zoom Cart for the Sister Jean Room to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for everyone using the space for virtual meetings. Please see the link below for instructions.
We believe these updates will enhance the usability of the Sister Jean Room for all your virtual meeting needs. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your cooperation!
IT and Support Team
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YKptj7nVqb1MKG4_0FPBDGUQpSxol-X0AL-xdVcQmtw/edit?tab=t.0
Dear Team,
As mentioned during the Blueprint meeting, the much anticipated 2024-Year End Memo is complete! Page Three is a great quick reference guide for important information. In addition, the wire instructions and the gifting of security information are at the end of the memo. Remember, please do not share this memo outside our department but share individual pieces of information as needed.
With the launch of asceND, gifts are processed in real-time so you will no longer need to reach out to Gift & Data Management to see if a donation has been received.
Let’s have a great calendar year-end!
Amy
Dear Team,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Pablo Martinez will be leaving his role in Regional Development on January 3. Since July 2011, Pablo has served in multiple roles across University Relations, from managing the Student Phone Center (now NDListens), leading a record-breaking Notre Dame Day and, most recently, spearheading our Global Advancement efforts. He has exemplified authentic servant leadership while embodying the virtues of Our Lady’s Mission.
Please join me in thanking Pablo for sharing his gifts with us and wishing him all the best as he moves forward serving the Ecuadorian community as COO of US Operations at Andean Health & Development.
Thanks,
George
I am thrilled to announce that Patrick Borders will be joining us as an Associate Regional Director, starting on January 6.
Patrick holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University, but we won’t hold that against him.
Patrick joined Notre Dame 9 years ago, starting with the Annual Giving team. Over the years, he has gained valuable experience in the Office of the President, where he spent over 3 years working in communications, event planning, and coordination. Most recently, Patrick spent more than 2 years with LEO, contributing to their policy and impact team. There, he helped anti-poverty program providers share their research with funders, the public, and policymakers, with the goal of scaling their programs to reach more people.
Having spent several years in Annual Giving, Patrick is excited to return to THE TEAM where it all began. Even though he’s in a new role, he looks forward to leveraging his ND experience, along with his background in marketing and storytelling, to help members of the Notre Dame family deepen their connection with the University.
Please join me in welcoming Patrick Borders!
Indi
Patrick Fun Facts:
– Married to his best friend, Susanne, and they have 2 kids (and 1 dog)
– LOVES living in South Bend and all it has to offer
– Patrick and Susanne are trying to get to games at all 30 MLB ballparks and are currently at 15
– On Friday mornings, the Borders family blasts Taylor Swift as they’re making breakfast for his daughter’s (Jojo) favorite morning of the week “Taytay Friday”
– Grew up in Tell City, IN is is proud of being from such a small, but mighty, town
Friends and Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Christine (Chris) O’Brien is joining Academic Advancement as the team’s Development Associate. She will be a great first point of contact for colleagues who are looking to learn more about academic fundraising priorities.
With more than 30 years of higher education experience, Chris brings a breadth and diversity of experience that I am confident will serve our team well. For the last 10 years, she has worked at Notre Dame, most recently as a Senior Administrative Assistant in the Division of Student Affairs.
Her first day in the office will be January 6. Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself in the new year!
Sincerely,
Matt Gelchion
Dear Team,
I look forward to all of you meeting Mikaela Pieri when she joins the NDAA team on Monday, January 6. Mikaela is our new Professional and Alumni Education Programs Coordinator. She will support IrishCompass, Game Changers, ThinkND, Hesburgh Lecture Series, and Reunion Alumni Ed programming, among other projects and initiatives.
Mikaela has two degrees from Ball State University and has worked most recently as the Community Engagement Specialist for the Mishawaka Penn Harris Public Library. There she honed her skills planning and executing library programs for all ages — virtually and in community. She enjoys working with data, reports, and metrics. Mikaela has also held roles in academic advising and counseling.
Mikaela loves to read, bake, and craft. Her husband, Kendall Smith, works at the University as an analyst and consultant in the Institutional Research, Innovation, and Strategy team. They hope to have pets soon but for now, they tend to lots of indoor houseplants!
Please join me in welcoming Mikaela to the NDAA!
Sharon
Dear colleagues,
I write to share that Helen Rajkumar has accepted a new position at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, beginning Monday, January 6. Her last day in University Relations will be Friday, January 3. Helen served in University Relations for eight years, both in the Alumni Association and the Office of the Vice President for University Relations. We wish Helen all the best as she takes this next step in her career. Her new role aligns beautifully with her faith, and we are confident she will make an impact with her new team at McGrath.
We will post this role soon. In the meantime, please refer any potential candidates for the 405 Main Building senior office coordinator to me.
My best,
Julia
Dear Team,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Michael Infantine will leave his role in Development on January 10th. Michael has served as the Assistant Director for University Stewardship Initiatives for the Department of Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs since March 2023. During this time, he has collaborated to streamline reporting, communications, and fund usage in both divisions and has created numerous stewardship touches for our top benefactors. Additionally, Michael contributed his excellent writing skills and positive spirit to various team-wide projects. Please join me in thanking Michael for sharing his gifts with us and wishing him well as he takes a new role serving Notre Dame at the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good.
We will post the role as soon as possible. In the meantime, please contact me with any questions regarding stewardship for Athletics or Student Affairs.
Rosie McDowell
Please join me in welcoming Erica Dolcini,who will serve as a Regional Director of Development on the Southern Team! Her first day was Monday, December 16th.
Since her graduation from Notre Dame’s two-year MBA program, Erica has spent six years in the technology and impact space in sales roles. Erica will be relocating from Atlanta, GA, to South Bend for the role. She previously lived in the Bay Area of California, where she grew up. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 2011 with a degree in urban planning and still considers herself an architecture nerd.
Erica’s family is located across the US, but is excited to bring her senior rescue pup Rocco with her on this exciting adventure and move. Erica is excited to reactivate her old email at edolcini@nd.edu. Feel free to reach out with recommendations for Thai food, beach volleyball courts, or any other advise
Tim Kelly
We are thrilled to have Christy join the Southwest Team! Her first day will be December 16th. She comes to us with more than 25 years of professional experience. She spent the first 13 years of her career with First National Bank of Valparaiso and the last 11 years in numerous roles in development at Valparaiso University. She enjoys creating and building relationships with donors and most recently held the position of Executive Director of Planned and Principal Giving at Valpo.
In her personal life, Christy loves spending time with her family and friends including her husband Derek, daughter Alyssa (senior in high school), and son Tyler (sophomore in high school). Favorite family activities include playing tennis, riding roller coasters, sledding, and playing board games. She also has a spirited black lab mix named Maggie.
Please join me in welcoming Christy!
Deanna Gumpf
It is my pleasure to welcome Tom Yemc to the Northwest team as a Regional Director. He will be cultivating relationships with members of the Notre Dame Family in the Bay Area. Tom’s first day will be December 16th.
Tom is a proud graduate of the Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business with a BBA in Finance. Tom was a former resident of Flanner Hall and is a parent to three Notre Dame graduates. Before joining the University, he built a career in information technology at Accenture, in Chicago, rising to the role of a Managing Director. Most recently, he was the Global Alliances Lead at Sutherland Global Services. Additionally, Tom is a volunteer firefighter in his community during his spare time.
Please join me in welcoming Tom!
Shaheen
It is my pleasure to welcome Molly Stark to the Northwest team as a Regional Director. She will be cultivating relationships with members of the Notre Dame Family in the Bay Area. Molly’s first day will be December 9th.
Molly is a proud graduate of Notre Dame and a former volleyball player. After graduating with a degree in Psychology, she spent 10 years playing professional volleyball in the United States and Europe. Prior to joining the University, she spent 15 years as an owner and director of a highly successful elite volleyball club in Phoenix, AZ.
Please join me in welcoming Molly!
Best,
Shaheen
I truly appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, cards and gifts sent to me after my loss of my mom and during and after my surgery. You are all incredible and I am grateful. Blessings!
Angel
Dear Team,
I’m thrilled to announce that Alexander Servin (Alex) has joined our Information Technology and Services team as the IT Solutions Consultant filling the position vacated by Jeff Faust. Alex is an OIT employee dedicated to Development.
Alex received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Purdue University Northwest (PNW) and brings with him over three years of IT experience supporting a Civil Engineering firm in Chicago.
Fun facts: Alex enjoys spending time with family and catching any Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls games. He has a twin sister and is a volunteer at Big Brothers Big Sisters where he was matched with a “little brother” whom he mentors and enjoys spending time with playing soccer, bowling, and eating deep-dish pizza. His “little brother” is also a twin!
Please join me in giving Alex a warm welcome! We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions.
Best,
Rose Michalski
The issues that were encountered during OIT’s attempt to upgrade Business Objects back at the beginning of October have been resolved. This weekend, OIT will proceed with the upgrade to Business Objects version 4.3 which contains major changes to the user interface. To assist with the transition, we are offering the following learning opportunities.
| All Users | ||
| Business Objects Upgrade Resources | Business Objects 4.3 Quick Reference Guide Business Objects 4.3 Overview Video | |
| Tech Talk Live | Wednesday, December 11th at 1:30pm | Tech Talk Live Zoom Link |
Dear Team,
As mentioned during the Blueprint meeting, the much anticipated 2024-Year End Memo is complete! Page Three is a great quick reference guide for important information. In addition, the wire instructions and the gifting of security information are at the end of the memo. Remember, please do not share this memo outside our department but share individual pieces of information as needed.
With the launch of asceND, gifts are processed in real-time so you will no longer need to reach out to Gift & Data Management to see if a donation has been received.
Let’s have a great calendar year-end!
Amy
Team,
I am delighted to share some wonderful news! Tim Kelly and his wife, Colleen, have welcomed their second child, a beautiful baby boy, Kendall Antas Kelly, born on December 1, 2024. Kendall is their first son and joins his proud big sister.
Both mom and baby are doing well. Please join me in extending our warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Kelly family during this joyful time.
GW
Dear Team,
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Colleen’s loss of her father. Thomas Doyle, class of 1975, passed away on November 22, 2024. We extend our deepest condolences to Colleen and the Doyle family during this difficult time.
As Colleen takes time to grieve, let’s offer our support in any way that feels appropriate. Services will be held today Monday 2, 2024. For more information please see the following link: https://www.airsman-hires.com/obituaries/Thomas-Doyle?obId=33864094#/obituaryInfo
Sincerely,
GW
Team,
As I previously shared, Careen Quinlan is retiring on December 6 after 13 year as a leader on our IT team. I am now pleased to share that Patty Kokesh has agreed to serve as the interim leader of this team for the next few months. Patty has been a member of our Development team since 2017, spending the majority of that time in data analytics roles on the IT team prior to assuming her current role as Senior Director of Financial Administration and Strategy in 2023.
Patty is well positioned to lead this team during this time of transition, and is inheriting a skilled and talented team who continue to evolve our IT processes and data analytics functions. Over the next several months, I will work with Patty and the leadership of the ITS team (Andrew Yocum, Dean Ernzen, Tracey Mulheirn, Mayuri Changede, Rose Michalski, and Matt LaFlash) to ensure we have the right structure in place before undertaking the task of identifying a permanent leader of this important team, which we hope to have in place before the end of this fiscal year, if not sooner. During the transition time period, Patty will also maintain oversight of the Financial Administration and Strategy team.
Please join me in thanking and congratulating both Carleen and Patty for their leadership during this time of transition.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Brian
Hi team,
I am ecstatic to announce that we have a new colleague, Bob Patzer! Bob starts as the Marketing Program Manager at the NDAA on Monday, December 2nd.
Bob is excited to join the NDAA marcom team. Born and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bob brings a diverse background in creative strategy, project management, and brand development. He has successfully led cross-functional teams and managed projects across industries including manufacturing, retail, and marketing and advertising agencies. Bob excels at building dynamic relationships, turning complex challenges into innovative solutions, and driving impactful results that foster brand growth and customer engagement.
Outside of his professional life, Bob is passionate about cooking, grilling, baking, and gardening, and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. He also enjoys long walks on the beach, collecting beach glass and Indian beads. Bob’s creative eye extends to his appreciation for art and architecture, which influences both his personal and professional pursuits. He is eager to bring his expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm to contribute meaningfully to the Notre Dame community.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Molly
Decorative wall coverings will be installed on the back walls of the huddle rooms in the library quad on 12/5 & 12/6. There are tvs mounted on the back walls of the Basilica Room (3115), Laetare Room (3119), and Bengal Bouts Room (3123) that will be removed on 12/4 and reinstalled on 12/6 after the wall covering installation is completed.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy.
Thank you for your flexibility during this update.
I am thrilled and honored to share the news that James Christopher Imfeld was born on Friday, November 15th, weighing 7.5 lbs and measuring 20.5 inches. Mother and baby are happy and healthy! As many of you know, Lauren and Zack walked the Camino de Santiago while expecting James, and he is named for the Camino’s patron. (Camino de Santiago translates “The Way of St. James”). Our heartfelt congratulations to Lauren and Zack on the newest member of their family!
Best,
Joe
Dear Team,
I am excited to announce that Iliana Contreras will be joining our team as the new Program Director of Internal Engagement, effective December 20, 2024.
Iliana, (currently Young Alumni & Current Student Program Director in our world-class Notre Dame Alumni Association), brings a wealth of experience in fostering connection, collaboration, innovation and outreach within organizations. Her background includes strategic collaboration, community engagement, and values-driven leadership, all of which align perfectly with our goals of enhancing engagement and inclusivity across our division.
In her role, Iliana will focus on fostering inclusive and strategic communications, while initiating and curating meaningful and engaging programs, helping us continue to build a vibrant and connected culture within University Relations.
Please join me in welcoming Iliana to our team! I look forward to introducing her to you all and am confident her talents and leadership will make a meaningful impact.
Warm regards,
James
Our deepest condolences are with Thomas Speranza and his family following the passing of his grandmother, Eleanore Frances Deasy, on November 14. Grandma Nora’s obituary can be found here. We’re so sorry for your loss, Thomas.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the loss of Riley Koval’s grandmother on November 18. Mrs. Koval’s obituary can be found here. Riley, we are sorry for your loss.
With heavy hearts we share the news of the loss of Angel Hess’ mother, Elizabeth Jane (Kohler) Chamberlin on November 16. Mrs. Chamberlin’s obituary can be found here. Angel, we are sorry for your loss.
Dear colleagues,
It is with tremendous gratitude that I share the news that Carleen Quinlan, Senior Director of Information Technology and Services, will be retiring from Notre Dame effective Friday, December 6.
Carleen has been a valued member of the Development and University Relations team since 2011, and during that time has advanced the work of our team through the development of new tools, advanced analytics, and technological process efficiencies. Every piece of our Development operation has felt the impact of Carleen’s leadership. Moreover, she has hired, trained, and grown a team of talented IT professionals who are committed to the mission of Notre Dame and the work of our Development team. No doubt the biggest achievement of Carleen’s tenure was the launch of the AsceND platform earlier this year, which has provided us with a CRM infrastructure that will fuel our work for many years to come.
Through her entire tenure, Carleen has led with humility, drive, and a commitment to excellence. She would be the first to give all the credit to her team, though we know that great teams always shine brighter by the reflection of their leader. Carleen looks forward to spending more time with her husband, Mark, their three daughters, and her mom as she steps into her well deserved retirement!
I am working through a transition plan and will share more details in the near future. In the meantime, please join me in thanking Carleen for her work and dedication to Notre Dame and our team, and wishing her all the best in retirement.
Brian
Friends, please join me in congratulating Annabelle Hilson on her promotion to the Prospect Management Consultant team! Over the last year Annabelle has grown quickly with the DC team, playing a key role on Athletics Advancement and taking part in the department’s ChatGPT pilot. Annabelle brings a wealth of data analysis experience with a bachelor’s in business analytics and an MNA (both from Mendoza), in addition to her time as an undergraduate and graduate student manager building the analytics efforts for Notre Dame Softball.
Annabelle will formally transition on December 2, when she will begin onboarding as Consultant for our Northwest region.
Congratulations, Annabelle!
-Jonathan Retartha
Please welcome Ariel Roche to the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team as our new Content Marketing Specialist. Her first day is Monday, November 11. Ariel comes to us from Marquette University, where she spent 7 years crafting compelling content on behalf of campus leaders—including the president, vice president, and deans. Her 11 years of work in Advancement and the President’s Office will lend itself well to our storytelling, fundraising, and digital marketing efforts in Annual Giving.
She will be busy developing solicitation and stewardship content, as well as managing our digital platforms in conjunction with the Marketing Operations team. If you have great student stories, please send them her way.
We’re so thankful she chose Notre Dame. Please join me in welcoming Ariel to the team!
Lauren Dolzan
Friends, I am so excited to share that Joshua Ronen Schmitt was born the morning of November 1, weighing in at 9lb, 6oz. Mom Carly, Dad Jesse, and big brother Asher are all doing well. God Bless baby Joshua!
– Jonathan Retartha
Friends and colleagues, it is a great joy to share with you news of the arrival of Zelie Isabella “Zelie Bellie” Feeks, born early in the morning of Thursday, October 31! Gracie and baby were champs and all is well as shared by Joe, who despite significant sleep deprivation and increased parental responsibility has already filled out his weekly RD update form. Zelie’s siblings Indy and Liam also report immediate increases in happiness, joy, and fun.
Please join me in congratulating Joe, Gracie, Indy, and Liam on this incomparably wonderful addition to the Feeks family!
Cheers,
Pete
Team,
As our division continues to grow in both team size and the scope of fundraising goals, I am pleased to announce the following organizational changes within Advancement Services. These updates better reflect the work and focus of these individuals’ roles, as well as aligns their work with the overall priorities of the organization:
IT&S Team
Dean Ernzen, a leader on our team for over 10 years and for the past 8 years overseeing our efforts around crmND and asceND, will now be a part of the IT&S team as the Director of the application development team. In this role, he will oversee the administration, configuration and development of the asceND solution along with supporting the crmND, and other business applications which are utilized in the development office. Dean is a seasoned leader with extensive Salesforce knowledge and experience in lean principles, which he will leverage to drive continuous improvement in business processes across our applications. His role aims to enhance synergies across both solutions on the Salesforce platform, and strengthen collaboration among the IT&S teams in delivering technical solutions. In this role, Dean reports to Carleen Quinlan, with Linda Klaybor, Jami Radcliff, Jay Rizzi, and Lynette Shunka reporting to him.
Gift and Data Management Team
Meg Buysse has been promoted to the role of Revenue Fund Management Specialist. In this role, Meg will focus on implementing a strategic process around communicating current pledge statuses with our benefactors. Since joining Notre Dame in 2017, she has been an invaluable member on our team as a functional lead for the Gift and Data Management team in the asceND project.
Amy Mason will now serve in the role of Audit and Compliance Specialist, assuming greater responsibilities in daily gift auditing, communication with the Controller’s Office, and the delivery of audit and gift reporting to Development and Finance leaders. Amy joined our Development team in 2019 following several years working within the Department of Athletics.
Internal Engagement and Advancement Services
Finally, I am grateful to Lana Taylor and Nancy Cole for their willingness to adjust their responsibilities to better serve our broader department.
In addition to her work on the Internal Engagement team in planning our UR-wide events (ie UR Summit, Blueprints, holiday celebrations, etc.), Lana will now collaborate closely with the Financial Administration and Strategy team to further develop and execute processes to track event budgeting and spending across our division. She will also continue to manage parking needs at Eddy Street.
In addition to her work to support me and the broader Advancement Services team, Nancy Cole will oversee all space-related items within our department, including Eddy Street and Grace Hall. This includes coordination with Kite (the property manager of our ESC building), Notre Dame building services, and other vendors. Nancy will also collaborate closely with Laura Waltz and other colleagues in the strategic use of our large conference room spaces (Family Room and Sorin Room) and will oversee the student workers in Eddy Street.
Please join me in thanking Dean, Meg, Amy, Lana, and Nancy for their continued commitment to our division and Notre Dame.
Brian
On November 11, Hannah Thompson will transition from leading ND Listens to joining our Rockne Athletics Fund team.
Since returning to Notre Dame from playing professional volleyball, Hannah has attended countless Rockne events to help work with and steward our donors. Her actions were motivated by her passion for Rockne and the opportunity to thank the individuals who helped make her Notre Dame experience a reality. She is a perfect fit for the Rockne team and will continue our standard and expectation of leading in everything we do.
Hannah will step into Sydney Kuhn’s role, focusing on Rockne base-level and Monogram giving. Sydney will move into the Rockne premier space, leading the renewals in partnership with Shannon Longo and myself, building out material that helps tell Rockne’s story and needs, and helping lead and manage Hannah in her new role. Shannon will continue to set the standard for stewardship and events.
The Rockne team is as strong (and tall) as ever. We are ready and excited to work with you all.
-William
I am delighted to share that Nick Weiler has been promoted to Regional Associate (RA), Development Administration. In this capacity, Nick will be able to partner with Tier 4 and Tier 5 fundraisers as well as share his subject matter expertise more broadly with the entire DC team. Nick is currently participating in two AsceND improvement projects: the Ascend Intranet Project and the AsceND iWave + Engage Early Adopter Program. He is also pursuing his EMNA degree at Notre Dame. We are grateful to have him on the team!
Best,
Angie
Colleagues,
I’m excited to introduce our newest team member, Kristen Titus! She started on Monday, October 21 in the Gift Management Program Coordinator Role. She will lead gift preparation efforts while assisting colleagues and donors with questions through the departmental phone line (5150) and email (GiveGift).
Kristen graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2014 with a Social Work degree. She has non-profit and grant experience. Most recently, she worked with Irish Woodworks, a local business that creates custom wood products, primarily for Notre Dame. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys spending time with friends, exploring local businesses, running, or working on house projects!
Please join me in welcoming Kristen to the team!
Best,
Alyssa
Greetings Team,
I’m thrilled to announce that our very own Todd Lemons has accepted an exciting new position as the Software Asset Manager within OIT here on campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for him, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievements as he takes on this promotion. As the Software Asset Manager, Todd will focus on the oversight and implementation of a brand new area of ServiceNow for the University. This area will allow better collaboration and oversight of the software used throughout all of campus.
Todd came to the NDAA after spending most of his career at Bethel University. In his nearly two years with us, he spearheaded the redesign of Conference Room 153 and our EVC Auditorium AV, the implementation of two generations of Point of Sale Systems to revolutionize our Football Friday and other event sales, and took on the support of our Alumni Google environment. And he did this all while supporting each and every one of us through our regular technology and licensing needs.
Todd’s official last day with NDAA is expected to be Friday, November 1st; however, he will be supporting our remaining Football Fridays and assisting with the transition to his successor once hired.
Please congratulate Todd on his new position as he prepares for his next chapter!
John
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to welcome Annie Geary back to Development as Corporate and Foundation Relations’ new Regional Associate!
Annie is joining CFR after three years of dedicated service within the President’s Office as Advisor to the Vice President and Chief of Staff. Prior to that time, she worked for Development for more than 20 years, primarily as a Development Coordinator and right hand to Dan Crossen. Annie is an ND Class of ’91 alum and comes from an extraordinary Notre Dame family, with her beloved father, the late John Butkovich ’63, a Development legend in his own right.
We are thrilled and grateful for the depth of institutional knowledge, experience, and love for the University that she is bringing to her new role on the CFR team. Please join us in welcoming Annie back!
Amanda and Ken
I’m delighted to share that Robby Kiley will be joining our team as the Fundraiser Training Associate this coming Monday, Oct. 21!
Robby joins us from Saint Pius X, where he served as the Director of Faith Formation for the past ten years, helping oversee the sacramental preparation programs, after-school religious education, and parish hiring and strategic planning. Robby graduated from Notre Dame undergrad in 2008 and finished his MDiv at Notre Dame in 2015. In between, he worked in Campus Ministry at Notre Dame and served as a youth minister in Minneapolis, MN.
Robby and his wife Ann have been married for nine years (they met at the Backer during their 5 year reunions – a true ND love story), and have two children: Charlie, 7, and Owen, 4. Outside of work, Robby enjoys basketball, board games, and bartending. While not at home you can catch him coaching kids soccer or searching for over-complicated recipes.
Please join me in welcoming Robby to the team!
Take care,
Erin
The third fall renewal mailing (renew #3) drops in mailboxes on Wednesday, October 16, to 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 19,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the coming weeks. 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 will assist you.
Thanks!
Annual Giving Team
Those who have worked with Lauren know what an outstanding leader, colleague, and friend she is. She’s been a key leader for our department through several marketing and technology advancements over the past 6 years. Those of us on the Annual Giving team especially have benefited from her kindness, care for detail, servant-hearted leadership, and humor.
It is my pleasure to welcome Jacqueline Holman to the Stewardship & Donor Relations team as an Assistant Director, University Stewardship Initiatives. Jacqueline’s first day will be Monday, October 14th, and she will be the programmatic stewardship partner for the Keough School of Global Affairs, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, the School of Architecture, the Debartolo Performing Arts Center, and Notre Dame Global.
Jacqueline is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. She brings over 10 years of experience in donor relations and stewardship, including the execution of endowment and impact reporting and the organization of donor-centered events. Before joining the Notre Dame Stewardship and Donor Relations team, she served previously as the Stewardship and Donor Relations Coordinator at Ferris State University (MI) and the Assistant Director of Stewardship at Eckerd College (FL). We look forward to the wealth of experience that Jacqueline will bring to the position, which will serve both her and the University very well as a stewardship partner to our academic units.
Please join me in offering a warm welcome to Jacqueline Holman as she joins the University Relations family.
-Caitlin Hutchison
OIT has decided to roll back the Business Objects upgrade from this weekend due to issues with user access. Business Objects will be restored to the backups created just before Saturday’s upgrade. Any modifications made to reports or schedules since Saturday will need to be reapplied. The restoration process has started and is expected to take several hours to complete, during which Business Objects will remain offline.
Please note that reports scheduled to run between Saturday morning and today may rerun, resulting in duplicate reports this morning. You can ignore these duplicates.
Additionally, today’s Office Hours at 3:00pm and Wednesday’s Tech Talk Live at 1:30pm will be postponed.
Dear UR Family,
With great enthusiasm, I share that Sherri Wolf has joined the Southern Team as a Regional Director, effective September 30, 2024. We are excited that her creativity, dedication to the Notre Dame mission, and genuine care for the Notre Dame family will be expressed in new ways.
Sherri has been an incredible member of the Annual Giving Team, leading in several metrics, being an exemplary colleague, and of course, her leadership on Notre Dame Day! Sherri has years of experience in sales in several different industries, from tech to hospitality. We incredibly fortunate to have her working with families in Southwest Florida. Please join me in congratulating Sherri!
Best and Go Irish!
Tim
OIT Maintenance/Updates – Business Objects & Tableau
On October 5th, the Office of Information Technologies will be performing maintenance on both Business Objects and Tableau. Business Objects will be upgraded to version 4.3 and will have a significantly new look and feel, designed to simplify navigation and introduce additional features. The Tableau server will be upgraded to the latest version (2024.4.2) and will address several bugs which have been identified.
Look for more information on the Business Objects Upgrade and the new user interface next week.
Please join me in welcoming Scott Coppa (the “o” is short in Coppa – and in Scott, too, for that matter) as a Regional Director on the NY Metro team. Scott will handle a portfolio focusing primarily on western New York, with some assignments in the NYC metro area as well.
Scott is a graduate of Notre Dame (‘15) and was a recipient of the J. Sinnott Meyers Award for outstanding community service as a student. Scott also grew up locally, having graduated from South Bend St. Joe High School.
More recently, Scott served as Founder & CEO of Puente Desarollo Internacional, a global non-profit organization focused on utilizing data to improve international development outcomes. Puente’s aim is to “bridge” marginalized communities, nonprofits, and government entities to make international development more efficient and collaborative. (Oh, that’s right: As Spanish-speaking fans of Fr. Bob’s inaugural address already know, “puente” is the Spanish word for “bridge”). Scott’s work with Puente led him to be recognized among Alumni Association’s inaugural “Domer Dozen” cohort for his outstanding dedication to the tenets of NDAA’s mission.
Scott has also worked locally as a civic innovation consultant with EnFocus, and he served in the Peace Corps after graduation. Scott is fluent in Spanish, having lived in the Dominican Republic for much of the last decade. He now lives in South Bend with his wife, Crismary.
We could not be more excited to welcome Scott to the NY Metro team. Please be sure to say hello and give him a warm welcome.
Thanks!
Joe
Team,
Please join me in congratulating Katie O’Friel as she moves on from Prospect Management to the President’s Office in her new role as Advisor to Vice President and Chief of Staff Ann Firth.
Katie played an instrumental role over the last three years in the evolution of our Prospect Management Consulting team. As Senior Consultant for the Northwest region, she oversaw countless new-hire portfolios and RD transitions and served as a key strategic partner in evaluating portfolio health and annual planning for the region.
Katie also served as one of the team leads for our Incoming Parent review, streamlining processes to facilitate assignments as the number of identified leadership families increased nearly 140% since 2021. Her collaboration with key partners in Research, Special Events, Data Integrity, and the DC team is an example of cross-department partnership at its best.
Most importantly, Katie has been an exceptional teammate, mentor, friend, and guide to her fellow consultants, and played an indispensable role in the onboarding and integration of our recent hires (myself included). Katie’s mission-oriented, other-focused servant leadership will continue to serve Notre Dame well in her new role.
Katie’s final day is this coming Friday, September 27. Our Consultant job posting is now live on the ND Jobs website. Please contact me if you have interest or know of anyone who might have interest in joining our Consultant team.
Best,
JR
Dear Team,
Please join me in welcoming Myles Busby, who will serve as a Regional Director of Development on the Chicago Team! His first day is today, September 23rd.
Before he arrived at Notre Dame, Myles served as Founder and President of Soil, an organization based in southwestern Michigan aimed at helping young people obtain the proper resources for; educational development, mental & health awareness, and physical education.
Myles and his partner, Irma Ramirez, have three children, Leilani, Parker and Sebastian. They are excited to join the University Relations family. Please stop by and say hi when you see him around the office.
Thanks!
Ashley
Dear UR staff,
Please join me in thanking and congratulating Courtney. She will be pursuing a new career opportunity as social media manager at Family Entertainment TV, a South Bend-based broadcasting company with national and international reach. In her stead, she will leave a special mark on both me personally and on our organization!
In my 18 months working with Courtney, here is what I’ve had the privilege to learn:
Hitting publish, day in and day out, to an audience of over 100,000 — in digital spaces that often bring out the most extreme ends of the human condition — is intimidating. It would have most of us cowering in the closet at each click to publish. But Courtney has what I call nerves of steel. A trait that so many expert golfers share. She has an uncanny ability to perform with ultimate stoicism under pressure, scrutiny, and variable terrain.
Thank you, Courtney, for leading by example and teaching us to respond to fear with fierceness. And for giving me the humility to know I will never hack it as a golfer. Ever.
If you would like to extend your own thanks and congratulations to Courtney, please note that her last day with the NDAA will be Wednesday, Sept. 25. For any questions or concerns related to our digital channels, please reach out to me in the interim while we work to fill her big shoes.
Courtney, we wish you all the best in your role.
With gratitude,
Ti
Dear Colleagues,
I am both sad and excited to share the news that Kelly Woods will be leaving the Alumni Association and Notre Dame as she has accepted a new position as a Program Analyst with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in Washington, DC.
Kelly joined the NDAA as our Systems Specialist nearly two years ago after completing her Masters degree from BYU – starting with the NDAA the same week that the Fighting Irish played the Cougars in the Shamrock Series. During that time, Kelly has been instrumental in the administration of the myNotreDame platform, migration of our Tableau reporting to the university’s standard, the transition to Google Analytics GA4, supporting the NDAA’s reporting and data requests, and most recently, leading our FaithND transition project.
Kelly’s last day with us will be Friday, September 20, allowing her to enjoy one last set of Board Meetings, two Football Fridays, and of course the roll-out of our new FaithND in mid-September!
Please join me in congratulating Kelly as she prepares for her next chapter where we know she will continue to do great things as she continues her service – albeit now for a larger community.
John
BLESSED BE OUR GOD, whom it has pleased to call to Himself my dear mom, Beatrice Arispe Reyes, on 10 September 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Texas, on 24 September 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
https://www.caller.com/obituaries/paco0940154
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Beatrice Arispe Reyes ’70 Scholarship Endowment
Incarnate Word Academy
2920 S. Alameda
Corpus Christi, Texas 78404
Colleagues and Friends,
I’m excited to share the news that on September 10, Jason and Mary Stoller welcomed their fourth child — and first girl — Dana Stoller into the world. Dana weighed 8lb 4oz and measured 20in. Everyone is doing great!
Please join me in extending your congratulations to the Stoller family!
Sincerely,
Matt Gelchion
Please join me in welcoming Andrew Hamaty, who will serve as a Regional Director of Development on the Southern Team! His first day will be Monday, September 16th.
Prior to his arrival at Notre Dame, Andrew served as a Teacher and Campus Minister at St. Paul’s Catholic School in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida and Notre Dame, where he received his Master of Education through the ACE Program and Master of Arts in Theology.
Andrew will be joined in South Bend by his fiancé and looks forward to being a member of UR. Feel free to reach out to Andrew (ahamaty@nd.edu) and welcome him to the team!
Best,
Tim Kelly
Dear Team,
I have mixed emotions as I share that Amy is leaving the NDAA team and will join the Hesburgh Libraries in a part-time role. Amy will be the Reserves and Interlibrary Loan Assistant there.
We are grateful to Amy for her year and a half of service. She supported launching Game Changers, coordinating Reunion Alumni Ed programming, assisting with the IrishCompass platform and newsletter upgrades, processing Hesburgh Lecture honorariums and travel reimbursements, and engaging the Notre Dame family through NDAA events and programs.
Amy’s last day with the NDAA team is Friday, September 13. Please congratulate Amy, thank her, and give her your good wishes.
Sharon
Dear UR Family,
I write with the bittersweet news that our beloved colleague, Chris Walsh, will be stepping away from his role in development on September 18th after an accomplished 12 years of service at Our Lady’s University.
Chris is known for incredible kindness and care for his colleagues. So many have recently communicated to me the encouragement, thoughtfulness, and mentorship they received from Chris. His impact will continue through those relationships and the positivity he spreads.
Chris’s accomplishments were not limited to his impact on his coworkers. Throughout his twelve years, he accounted for over $100M in production, nearly $5M in unrestricted funds, and 90 total leadership gifts. These gifts varied in their impact, with $18M to the Keough School of Global Affairs, $12M to the College of Science, and $16M to athletics…fitting as a former Notre Dame student-athlete.
In recognition of Chris’s accomplishment, we plan to celebrate him at a later date.
Please join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Chris, Stephanie, and their family.
Best,
Tim Kelly
Senior Director, South Region
Team,
I want to bring to your attention an issue we’ve encountered with our internal directory through the Pingboard platform. Due to a delay in the syncing of data, some information in the directory may be outdated or inaccurate. We are aware of the inconvenience this may cause and are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, we recommend verifying contact information directly with colleagues if needed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to correct the issue. If you have any urgent concerns or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Washington or Linda Klaybor.
Thank you!
Stephanie
Colleagues and Friends,
I could not be more excited to share the news of two upcoming additions to the AAD team.
Effective September 23, Mike Macaluso will serve as Senior Associate Director – Financial Aid, working closely with Micki Kidder to advance fundraising for Enrollment Division priorities, with a focus on undergraduate financial aid.
Mike earned his bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame in 2004, his M.Ed. from Notre Dame in 2006, and his PhD from Michigan State in 2016. Mike has been employed at Notre Dame since 2016 and currently serves as a Fellow and Academic Supervisor for the Institute for Educational Initiatives. He has served in a number of roles for Notre Dame, including as a core faculty member for the Center for Literacy Education, an Associate Teaching Professor for English Education, and a Summer Scholars faculty member.
In this role, Mike will also supervise three AAD team members: Jason Stoller, Caitlyn Clinton, and our newest hire, Grace (Carroll) Klise.
Grace Klise, who currently serves as the Director of Alumni Engagement at Yale University’s Catholic Center, received her bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame in 2015, her M.Ed. from Notre Dame in 2017, and her M.Div from Notre Dame in 2020. Starting October 28, she will assume the role of Academic Advancement Director for Student Affairs and the Lucy Family Institute, partnering closely with Fr. Gerry Olinger and Nitesh Chawla.
As an undergraduate, Grace was the recipient of the Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Leadership Award, which is given to the graduating senior who best embodies Fr. Moreau’s vision of educating the heart and mind as well as someone who has demonstrated significant effort to advance the Catholic character of the University.
Please join me in welcoming Mike and Grace to the Development team!
Sincerely,
Matt Gelchion
Dear Colleagues,
The second fall renewal mailing (renew #2) drops in mailboxes on Friday, September 6 to 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 27,000 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
Dear UR Family,
Please join us in congratulating Morgan and her husband, Paul, in welcoming their son, John Gargiulo Anthony, or “Giulo”, to the world and Notre Dame family on August 18th. The family is doing well and appreciate the kindness and support offered by our UR colleagues.
All the best!
Tim
Dear Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Mike Schultz will be leaving his role as Regional Director to pursue other opportunities at the University. Mike has served as a Regional Director for over five years, working with families in the Pacific Northwest. We are grateful for his service and wish him the very best.
– Shaheen
It’s been a joy to have Michelle on our team the past year and a half, and we’re thankful for how she elevated our outbound communications and collaborated with excellence across teams. We are thankful for her work during her time here and will miss her proactive mindset and can-do attitude.
Friends and Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Aimee Sharpe has been promoted to a Senior Associate Director on the Academic Advancement team. Since joining Development as the Mendoza AAD in October 2023, Aimee has been an exceptional collaborator and thought partner for Development teammates and for Dean Martijn Cremers. In addition to continuing to advance Mendoza’s fundraising priorities, effective as of August 19, she will also take on supervisory responsibilities of the AAD vertical consisting of Steve Asiala, Kelly Courington, and Kate Mueller. I am excited for Aimee’s relationship-building skills, her characteristic hustle, and her enthusiasm for our shared mission to benefit our team in new ways.
The open AAD role serving the Division of Student Affairs and the Lucy Family Institute, which was previously posted as a Senior Associate Director position, will be releveled and will report to the soon-to-be-hired Senior Associate Director focusing on Financial Aid.
Please join me in congratulating Aimee on this well-deserved promotion!
Sincerely,
Matt Gelchion
I wanted to share the exciting news that Deanna Gumpf will serve as the Senior Director for the Southwest team, effective this coming Monday, August 12.
When we announced Shelby’s transition in June, we shared that we were moving forward with a preference to promote from within our department, having recently conducted a search in April for two open Senior Director positions. After several conversations with internal candidates and formal interviews with our Senior Directors, UR Executive leadership, and key partners, including our diversity catalyst, Deanna emerged as the right leader for our team.
While Deanna will assume this position immediately, please reach out to both of us for any questions or items related to the Southwest team. With Deanna participating fully as a member of our first RD Intensive cohort from September 30 to November 7, I will continue to assist in leading the team through mid-November.
Thanks to everyone for your patience and feedback throughout this process. And please join me in thanking and congratulating Deanna Gumpf!
All the best,
Ryan
Team,
I am thrilled to share that Colin McNamara and his wife, Claire, welcomed their second child into the world, John Anthony McNamara, born this past Thursday, August 1. Both Claire and John are healthy, happy, and resting comfortably at home.
Please join me in congratulating Claire, Colin, and big brother Joseph.
All the best,
Ryan
We are pleased to share the following IT&S organization announcements effective August 5:
Wayne Harpenau has accepted an opportunity to move from his current role as Director of Strategic Data and Analytics to take on a role as a Systems Integration Specialist. Wayne has served as Director of the Strategic Data and Analytics team for the past 2 years. During this time Wayne has led the team in migration of the reporting to asceND, and played a key role in the data migration efforts. We are deeply grateful and appreciative of his hard work and dedication. With the launch of ascend, the need for effective and accelerated integrations will increase, driven by the growing demand for automations to improve productivity and additional data which will lead to better analysis and decision-making. With Wayne’s selflessness and commitment to Notre Dame and his team, he has agreed to move into this role where this additional demand exists. Wayne’s technical acumen, experience and leadership will be instrumental in achieving increased business outcomes and advancing our mission. Wayne will report to Andrew Yocum.
Matt LaFlash will be taking on a new leadership role as the Associate Director, Business Intelligence. In this new role Matt will place increased emphasis in overseeing the data mart and the acquisition and transformation of additional data into actionable information. This effort will support the creation of reports and dashboards that deliver meaningful insights from large complex data sets. Matt will report to Carleen Quinlan, while Wieslaw Kosidlak and Ling Sun will report to him.
Tracey Mulherin will be returning to take a lead role as the Associate Director, Reporting and Analytics. In this role Tracey will lead a team to design, develop, deliver and support reporting and analytics for the development department to provide operational business needs and guide strategic decisions. This May, Tracey completed her Master’s degree in Data Science and is excited to apply her knowledge and experience to deliver and support decision-making through insightful analytics and reporting. Tracey will report to Carleen Quinlan, with Sheila McMahon, Tucker Kable, and Meggie Richard reporting to her.
Mayuri Changede will be stepping into a new role as the Associate Director, Strategic Analytics. In this role Mayuri will collaborate with senior leadership, prospect management, and Brad Goff to provide an increased focus on their reporting and analytical needs, creating solutions that enhance fundraiser efficiency and advance our mission. Mayuri will report to Carleen Quinlan.
Dear Team,
I am writing to share the bittersweet news that Grace Prosniewski will be leaving Development on Tuesday, August 13th. Grace has been an integral part of our overall University Relations team for the past eight years, contributing greatly in her time as a Writer for the Storytelling & Engagement team, and currently as Program Director of Internal Engagement.
Her work product stretches far and wide, keeping us up to date with Internal Communications, facilitating dialogue and community through the ND Shares series, and inspiring fun in our workday with cookie exchanges, interest groups, and the UR annual tradition of Spooktacular. Her dedication, expertise, and positive attitude have made a lasting impact on all of us. While we are sad to see Grace go, we are also excited for her as she pursues a new journey as Director of Storytelling & Strategic Initiatives in NDHR!
Please join me in thanking Grace for modeling all of the values we have in University Relations, and wishing her success and happiness in this new chapter. Thank you, Grace, for everything you have done for us. Stay Golden!
Best regards,
James Riley
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to welcome Jasher Cox to the Northwest team as a Regional Director. Jasher’s first day will be August 5th and in person starting August 19th. Jasher, wife, Ebony, and their two childen are moving from South Carolina to join the Notre Dame family.
Jasher graduated from Auburn University and received a Masters in Public Administration from Strayer University. Before joining the University, he served as the Director of Athletics at Allen University. He brings an extensive background in athletics administration, fundraising, strategic planning and operations management.
Please join me in welcoming Jasher!
Shaheen Goldrick
On Monday, August 5, the Gift Planning Team will be out of the office participating in an off-site team day.
Dear Colleagues,
Taylor Carruthers joins the Annual Giving Team on July 29th as the Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs and will tackle specialty campaigns, like #GivingTuesday and Notre Dame Day. Reporting to Meredith Sharwarko, she will bring a wealth of talent and experience to the team!
Taylor has an impressive background in branding, marketing, and storytelling, skills that will undoubtedly serve her well in this role. Her expertise and creative vision will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our programs and engage the Notre Dame Family.
Please join me in welcoming Taylor to the team!
Meredith Sharwarko
I am pleased to announce that Caitlin Hutchison has been promoted to Program Director for University Stewardship Initiatives, effective August 5th. In this new role, Caitlin will serve as the stewardship partner to the College of Arts & Letters, manage the Endowed Professorships and Directorships program within the Stewardship & Donor Relations team, and supervise a new Assistant Director who will be hired in the coming weeks to backfill her current role.
Caitlin has done an excellent job over the past year serving in the Assistant Program Director position for University Stewardship Initiatives, responsible for stewardship partnerships in the Keough School and the Arts & Architecture units. Caitlin has a firm understanding of our processes, an enthusiasm for working with University partners and benefactors through celebrations and other stewardship activities, and a quest to always learn more and seek better ways of doing our work. Further, with her academic credentials as a Ph.D. and having worked as an assistant professor of art history, Caitlin will serve Development and our benefactors well in partnering with academic units around the utilization and reporting on endowed professorships and directorships. All of these qualities and qualifications will serve her well in this next step, and I hope you will join me in enthusiastically welcoming Caitlin into her new role.
The posting for Assistant Program Director for University Stewardship Initiatives will soon be added to the jobs.nd.edu website. Please contact Caitlin or me as soon as possible if you are interested in exploring the Assistant Program Director position.
Cristi Ganyard
Senior Director, University Stewardship Initiatives
It is my pleasure to welcome Kacey Gergely to the Northwest team as a Regional Director. She will be cultivating relationships with members of the Notre Dame Family in the Bay Area and Reno, Nevada. Kacey’s first day will be August 1st.
Kacey is a proud graduate of Notre Dame, a former resident of Lewis Hall, and received a Masters in Public Health from Emory University. Before joining the University, she worked on political campaigns in Georgia and Indiana. Most recently, she served as the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of South Bend.
Please join me in welcoming Kacey!
Shaheen Goldrick
The DC Team is happy to bring new Development Coordinators (DCs) on board to reach full staffing ahead of the Football season. Please extend a warm welcome to Michael Shepard and Dani Wirick, who commenced their Notre Dame journey on Monday, July 22.
Michael Shepard joins us from around the corner at WNDU Channel 16, where he was Account Executive and Multimedia Marketing Consultant in sales. Previously, he was Senior Digital Media Buyer for Ocean Media, Digital Strategist for Assemble The Agency, and Media Planner and Buyer for GPS Impact. Michael has extensive experience working on political campaigns, including Pete Buttigieg’s campaign. Hailing from Indianapolis, Michael earned his Bachelors in Political Science from Indiana State University. Michael and his fiancée, Morgan, are now both working for Notre Dame in staff positions. Michael is a community organizer at heart, an avid reader, an enthusiastic fan of most sports, and a dog dad to his pup, Bonnie.
Danielle Wirick may be known by some of you for her role as Assistant Manager at Roselily, where she helped the restaurant achieve the rare AAA Four Diamond status this year. Dani’s career in the restaurant field focused on guest experience and office administration, drawing upon her earlier roles in Accounts Payable for XPO Logistics and in Administration for Andrews University. Dani is originally from Norfolk, England, and received her Bachelors in English and Linguistics from Roehampton University. When she moved to Niles, Michigan, Dani earned her Masters in Speech Pathology from Andrews University. In her free time, Dani referees Women’s Roller Derby, and relaxes with her fur babies Gimli, a Welsh Corgi, and her feisty cat Rhonda.
Our two newest DC Team members have begun their intensive training and working with fundraisers. Please reach out to them to support their great start in UR!
~The DC Leadership Team
It is my privilege to announce and recognize the following colleagues who have received tier promotions for FY25. Please join me in celebrating and congratulating them — for their willingness to take on the increased goals and responsibilities, and moreover, their steadfast performance over time.
Tier 3: Mitch Dansky, Courtney Mattison, Nick Sorg, and Jess Rizzo
Tier 4: Maureen Dunkley, Ron Linczer, Chris Murphy, and Steve Sollmann
Congratulations Mitch, Courtney, Nick, Jess, Maureen, Ron, Chris, and Steve, and know we look forward to celebrating you in person at the UR Summit!
– Sara
Dear Team,
I am delighted to share that we have a new colleague Megan DePrimio-Faust, who joins the NDAA in a new, part-time/temporary role as the IrishCompass Coordinator. Megan will prepare, launch, and support the 3k+ Wall Street network on IrishCompass. She will work closely with Juliana, Amy, Mike, me, Stu Fortener in Development, and the alumni, students, and parents in this network.
Megan has worked at Notre Dame since 2015 in roles in Development and Athletics. She understands the University’s mission and has excellent project management experience.
Megan is pursuing her graduate degree with Notre Dame’s Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration (EMNA). Her husband, Jeff Faust, also works at Notre Dame and is in the OIT.
Please join me in welcoming Megan!
Sharon
Please keep Sharon Rankert and the entire Demski/Rankert family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Sharon’s father, Raymond Joseph Demski.
Raymond (Ray) J. Demski, a life-long resident of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 17, at Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. You can read Ray’s obituary here.
A viewing will be held at St. Joseph Funeral Home on Friday July 19, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a rosary at 3:30 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Casimir on Saturday, July 20, at 11:00 a.m. where Ray’s life will be celebrated and remembered by all who were touched by his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family and community.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization that Ray was passionate about.
Dear Colleagues,
The first fall renewal mailing (renew #1) drops in mailboxes on Friday, July 19 to 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 24,000 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 thrilled to announce that Sophie Burke will join our team as an Associate Regional Director starting July 22nd.
Sophie graduated this May from the University of Notre Dame with a major in Marketing and a minor in Studio Art. She grew up in Tunkhannock located in the valley of mountains in Northeast, PA.
As a student, Sophie worked for ND Listens for 3 years where she had the privilege to connect with alumni, friends, and family of the University, hear their ND stories, and share her own. This deepened her appreciation for Notre Dame and the privilege of belonging to this community. As an Associate Regional Director on the Annual Giving Team, she is excited to give back to the place that fostered her growth and strive to live forth the mission of growing good in the world.
-Indi Jackson
Get to know Sophie:
I write today to share that our friend and colleague Claire Brown will be leaving her role with the Stewardship & Donor Relations team in the coming weeks. Claire has accepted a position at Saint Mary’s College that will take her career in an academically-facing direction. Given her educational background (Ph.D. in Anthropology) and interest in academic research, as well as her long-term professional goals, Claire is very excited to serve as Saint Mary’s new Director of Grants & Sponsored Research. Claire’s last day with the Stewardship & Donor Relations team will be Monday, August 5th.
Since April of 2023, Claire has served as the University Stewardship Initiatives Program Director partnering on stewardship with the College of Arts & Letters and Notre Dame Global, and she has managed the Professorships Program within Stewardship. Claire also served as a front-line supervisor within our unit. Claire has done excellent work during her time with the S&DR team and she will be missed. Please join me in thanking Claire and congratulating her on this exciting new opportunity!
We will begin a search for Claire’s replacement immediately. If you have any questions, ideas, or interest please reach out to me right away.
Sincerely,
Cristi Ganyard
Senior Director for University Stewardship Initiatives
Please join us in celebrating the promotions of several colleagues who are now aligned to serve the whole DC Team and Regional Development fundraising in crucial new ways:
Congratulations to Kimberly Bakle on her promotion to Regional Associate (RA), Development Administration. Kimberly’s appointment has expanded the DC Team’s capabilities to partner with Tier 4 and Tier 5 fundraisers as well as share her subject matter expertise more broadly. Many of you know Kimberly from her excellent contributions toward fundraising in her 3 years in UR, and some of you knew her during her Mendoza tenure. Did you know she also worked for the Robinson Community Learning Center? Altogether, Kimberly has 8-½ years of invaluable University experience. We are grateful to have her on the team!
Congratulations to Rebecca Lane, who has been promoted to Regional Associate (RA), Development Administration. This new role is envisioned to increase our capabilities in specialty programming areas and to leverage her expertise in design and media for maximum impact. Rebecca will partner with Cat Edmonds, Kari Tarman, and Pablo Martinez. Additionally, she will serve as the Design Trainer for the DC Team. During her 3 years at Notre Dame, Rebecca has created countless Spark cards, itineraries, videos, biographies, and event invitations for the entire Regional Development team. In the new role, she will train others and help ensure all materials comply with University standards.
Congratulations to Michelle Jones for her promotion to Associate Director (AD), Development Administration. Michelle has assumed the responsibilities of the recently vacated role, contributing immediately to the hiring efforts for our growing team. Along with the 4 other ADs, Michelle now serves on the DC Leadership Team and will manage 5-7 direct reports in addition to partnering with 2 fundraisers. Michelle joined the University in July 2021, applying her former direct fundraising experience to the DC role. Her skills in working in Tier 5 fundraising support, serving as Sara’s backup, and helping the team earned her a promotion to the RA position in 2023. This promotion will utilize her former management experience in helping to craft an excellent experience for DC Team members and their fundraising partners for sustainable high performance.
Thank you for your support and congratulations!
The DC Leadership Team
Please give a warm welcome to Aubre Bragg, who has joined the Storytelling and Engagement team as a marketing specialist. She will work closely with Storytelling and the Office of Gift Planning to help drive the University’s expansion in planned charitable contributions among other responsibilities. Aubre brings a wealth of experience with marketing tools and analyses, including as a consultant with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in St. Petersburg, FL, the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor, where she managed 98 accounts, consistently hit monthly sales targets, and generated over $1 million of revenue in 9 months. Aubre comes to Notre Dame from a successful year with Young & Laramore in Indianapolis, where she assisted national and regional accounts across all stages of their media campaign cycle – research, planning, execution, trafficking, maintenance, measurement, and account management. She was responsible for day-to-day campaign needs including pacing, optimization opportunities, and performance reporting.
Aubre graduated summa cum laude from Ball State University, with a major in marketing and a minor in strategic communications. She is also a 10-year trained professional dancer. Originally from Fishers, Indiana, Aubre looks forward to living in South Bend where she can enjoy all of her hobbies—baking, cycling, and weight training—and perhaps in colder times, to vacationing in her favorite getaway of Key West, Florida. Welcome, Aubre!
-David Chaudoir
Jimita Potter, who formerly worked in Notre Dame Development as an administrative assistant, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, with her husband and daughters by her side. Jimita’s legacy of passion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to her family and community will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her.
A visitation will be held on July 9th from 4-8 PM at Hahn Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:30 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X on July 10th at 10:30 AM, with visitation an hour prior at church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka. You can view here obituary here.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jimita Potter may be made to the Junior League of South Bend Endowment, Riverbend Cancer Services, Center for Hospice Care, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dear Colleagues,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Jeff Faust will be leaving the Development Development for a position in the Office of Information Technology working primarily for the Office of Research.
Jeff has been an invaluable member of the Information Technology and Services team for 11 years and will be greatly missed by all of us.
I am grateful for his numerous contributions to the team and the department. Please join me in expressing heartfelt appreciation to Jeff for all his hard work and dedication. I wish him nothing but the utmost success in all his future endeavors.
-Rose
Friends,
Join me in sending best wishes to Eric Atkins, who will be leaving the University on July 5th to return to Baltimore to spend more time with his immediate and extended family and to pursue opportunities closer to home.
Eric has been an incredible teammate who brought passion and humility to our team on a daily basis. He’ll be missed, but we couldn’t be more supportive of his decision, and he’ll always be a part of our Athletics and Development family.
Thank you,
Riley
Dear Colleagues,
We want to take the opportunity to welcome our newest member of the East Region. It is with great pleasure that we share that Katy Orenchuk will be joining our team as a frontline fundraiser, effective July 1. Many of you know that Katy has made the decision to serve the mission of Notre Dame as a Regional Director after fearlessly leading our Academic Advancement team as a Senior Director. Prior to her time at Notre Dame she spent 13 years as a fundraiser in the DC and Chicago markets. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Katy.
Thank you,
Nadia
Team,
Please join me in welcoming Deanna Gumpf, who will serve as Regional Director on the Southwest team, working primarily with families in southern California. Deanna’s first day is Monday, July 1 (please feel free to pop in at Eddy Street to keep her company!)
Deanna joins us after 23 years of leading the Notre Dame softball program as head coach, where she amassed 882 wins, making her the winningest head coach in Notre Dame athletics history. Beyond her success on the field, Deanna is known as a servant leader, devoted to her players, coaches and the University.
Deanna and her husband John are longtime residents of South Bend, and the proud parents of Brady (ND’24) and Tatum, who will enroll as a freshman at the University of Kentucky next month. Please join me in welcoming Deanna to the team!
All the best,
Ryan Brennan
I’m excited to share that Katie and Matt Kerby have welcomed their first child into the world! Born just in time for our FYE celebrations, Quinn Kerby arrived on Friday, June 28, weighing in at 7 lbs 13 oz and measuring 20.25 inches. Both mom and baby are healthy and doing well.
Please join me in congratulating Katie and Matt on this wonderful addition to their family. Welcome to the world, Quinn!
Brandon Tabor
Kite will power wash the basement and first-floor parking areas between Monday, July 8th, through Thursday, July 11th. During this time, one of the Eddy Street entrances will be open. All parking traffic will be directed to the second floor and above.
Happy Birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special day in July! You light up our department like a firework!
7/2— Annica Hill
7/2— Amber Machowiak
7/2— Cheryl Vowels
7/3— Katherine Lane
7/4— Giovana Heeter
7/5— Ashley Van Avermaete
7/8— Brian Diss
7/8— Brittany Jaso
7/10— Patrick Brennan
7/10— Megan Hale
7/10— Christina Ryan
7/11— Megan Richard
7/14— Anita Sareen
7/14— Lori Tinkey
7/15— Carleen Quinlan
7/15— Justin Zimmerman
7/16— Gail Slevin
7/17— Patty Kokesh
7/17— Teesha Wright
7/18— Kevin Vaughn
7/19— Meghan Buysse
7/19— Susan Lynch
7/20— Jordan Wahlstrom
7/23— Morgan Anthony
7/23— Valerie Plinovich
7/23— Christopher Walsh
7/23— Brandon Williamson
7/27— Arnaud Zimmern
7/30— Jill Calderone
7/30— Josey Kronewitter
7/31— Sammy Kacius
UR Family,
For only the third time in 72 years, the University of Notre Dame has a new president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. This transition in leadership heralds the beginning of a new era for Notre Dame, one marked by tremendous optimism and opportunity.
In this episode of For Good, Father Dowd explains what makes Notre Dame distinctive in all of higher education and discusses how his personal and spiritual journey has given him wisdom, humility, courage, and faith—the hallmarks of a leader capable of guiding Notre Dame into a promising future.
– Brandon Tabor
Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Beth Pritchard will be leaving the University as of June 28 to pursue other opportunities. Beth has served as a Regional Director since 2021, working with families in the DC market. We are grateful for her work with benefactors over the last few years and wish her the best in her future endeavors.
Best,
Nadia
On behalf of Michelle Joyce, Amanda Retartha, and Ken Camm:
Colleagues and friends,
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Cathy Windeatt passed away peacefully this morning, June 25, in the company of her son Bryan. Cathy bravely fought through health challenges for many years, and met each day with the kind of positivity and resilience that we could only hope to have in the same situation.
Cathy served the University with dedication for 12 years, first as an administrative assistant with Corporate Relations and, more recently, a regional associate with Corporate and Foundation Relations. She was the heart of CFR, and her bright spirit will be deeply missed. Her Notre Dame family meant the world to her, and she had unparalleled love for both Our Lady’s University and her home state of West Virginia.
We will be celebrating Cathy’s life with a prayer service at the Grotto tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:15pm, and a memorial Mass at the Basilica in August. All are welcome to join, and we ask that you send up your own prayers and thoughts for solace for her family and dear friends.
In Notre Dame,
Michelle, Amanda, and Ken
I am pleased to announce Cristi Ganyard’s promotion to Senior Director for University Stewardship Initiatives as of July 1. Cristi has demonstrated an incredible work ethic, always seeking innovations and efficiencies in her various roles throughout the Department. Having recently celebrated 15 years of exemplary service to the University, she first worked in Philanthropic Strategies and then joined Special Events where she led presidential and executive events for several years. As a project leader, Cristi made a name for herself through her green belt project which changed the way we managed advisory council events.
During the last five years, Cristi has been leading the Stewardship Initiatives team. Similar to the Academic Advancement unit, this team partners with all the colleges, schools, and divisions throughout campus to ensure that University benefactors are stewarded both reactively (through impact and endowment reporting) and proactively (through special touches) to increase philanthropy. During COVID, Cristi led the team in creating and delivering electronic endowment reporting for donors. With the implementation of Ascend we are counting on her to again find new solutions for endowment reporting this fall. We’ll also lean on her for coordinating impact reporting for the For Good Strategic Initiatives.
Cristi has become an extraordinary leader, having mentored our veteran colleagues and attracted incredible new talent. Please join me in congratulating Cristi!
Grateful,
Katherine Lane
Congratulations to Anita Sareen! Effective July 1, 2024, Anita will now serve Our Lady’s University as an Associate Program Director, Development Administration. In her new role as APD, Anita will succeed Roz Palusci in supporting Jerry Barca, Ashley Gerard, and Shaheen Goldrick.
Since 2011, Anita has been a leader on the team, first as a development coordinator and later as an associate director. She has excelled in project management, strategy, process improvement, coaching, and training. Her collaboration with Regional Directors and the broader Development team has consistently uncovered opportunities to enhance fundraising effectiveness. Anita’s diverse talents and enthusiasm for our mission will undoubtedly make her an invaluable asset to the APD Team where she will continue to hone her skills and contribute to Development in new and exciting ways.
When you see Anita please take a moment to thank her for her years of dedication as a manager and mentor to our Development Coordinators and wish her the best of luck in her new role.
-Amy Schell
Please join me in welcoming Abby Utterback to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC). Her first day is Monday, June 24th.
Growing up in Michiana, Abby was a frequent visitor to Notre Dame. She graduated from IUSB with a degree in Sustainability and most recently worked at the Kalamazoo Nature Center as a conservation technician. Previous to that, Abby worked to alleviate local hunger with her efforts as a Garden Education Coordinator with Church Community Services.
Interestingly, she is certified in the handling of pesticides, wildland firefighting (loves the practice of prescribed fires) and the handling of rattlesnakes! Abby spends most of her free time with her tortie cat named Kitty Girl, practicing fiber art, gardening, and hiking.
Welcome to Development, Abby!
-Deena Chamberlin
We are thrilled for Jess and Mike Witous as they welcomed baby George to their family on Thursday, June 20. George is a healthy 5 lbs. 9 oz. Older brother Michael is all ready to jump in and help!
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Grace Van Handel to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC).
Hailing from central Wisconsin, Grace recently celebrated the completion of her MS degree in Management at Notre Dame with a focus in Finance. During that time, Grace served as an Admissions Ambassador for the program. She received her undergraduate degree in Health Science from the University of Wisconsin in 2023 and is passionate about nutrition and trying new healthy recipes.
Professionally, Grace served as the Executive Assistant to the manager of the Minocqua Country Club in Wisconsin where she recruited, trained, and led a staff of more than 30 employees. She loves watching college football, especially Notre Dame, and outdoor hiking. Her first day is Monday, June 24th.
Welcome to Development, Grace!
Angie Dennig
Per Brian’s email, please join us for today’s ND Shares in DeBartolo Hall Room 129 at 3PM. We will have churros from Franky’s Tacos while supplies last. Thank you for your patience and flexibility, and we hope to see you this afternoon!
Colleagues,
I am grateful and pleased to share with you that Matt Gelchion will be promoted to Senior Director of the Academic Advancement team effective July 1. A Notre Dame class of 2009 (BA) and class of 2011 (ACE, M Ed) graduate, Matt has committed his professional career in service to Our Lady’s University – serving in ACE from 2011 – 2017 and then moving to Development where he has worked in Storytelling & Engagement, Annual Giving, and Academic Advancement. Matt served Financial Aid and Student Life as an AAD and added to his portfolio when he was promoted to Senior Associate Director in fall of 2023. Matt has supported and led some of the largest gifts to financial aid for the University and numerous efforts to support student life, including philanthropy for the Office of Student Enrichment, Residence Halls, and the successfully-launched Mental Health Initiative in collaboration with the College of Arts & Letters.
With a heart for Catholic education, Notre Dame students, and the impact that the Academic Advancement team can have on the Notre Dame community and beyond, Matt will bring his rigorous and strategic approach and passion for ND and coaching to the AAD team as we head into the remaining five years of For Good.
Please join me in congratulating Matt on his new role.
In Notre Dame,
Michelle
I am thrilled to announce that Rob Weilert will join our team as an Associate Regional Director, starting June 17th.
Rob earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master’s Degree in Athletics Administration from Canisius University.
Rob has spent the last 15 years in the Osceola County School District in Central Florida as a teacher, where he was affectionately known as “Coach Weilert.” He has always valued developing meaningful relationships and creating lasting memories for people
Two years ago, Rob decided he wanted to be more than a “Subway Alumni” and began to pursue his dream of becoming a more integral part of Notre Dame. Accompanied by his amazing wife, Lori, and their two kids, Leah and Callan, Rob is ready to bring his passion and energy to Notre Dame every single day.
-Indi Jackson
Fun facts:
– Shortly after graduating from college, Rob (a believer in trying anything) learned professional wrestling and put on several shows for his students as fundraisers for his teams.
– Rob and his family enjoy going on cruises.
– Rob’s dad owned an Irish Pub while he was growing up. It was deemed Rochester’s Notre Dame Bar in the early 90s.
-The first gift Rob ever gave Lori when they were dating? A Notre Dame t-shirt of course.
– Rob thrives on opportunities to entertain and bring joy, whether he’s holding a microphone, speaking to a crowd, or appearing on camera
Team,
Join me in sending best wishes to Lilly Yun.
Lilly and her husband, Alex JD ’24, are relocating to Washington DC as Alex begins his professional career. Lilly joined the Gift & Data Management team in September 2023. She has been an incredible teammate and partner hallmarked by a positive attitude and excellence in customer service. Her last day with us is August 15. As further proof of her dedication to the team, she’ll be onboarding our newest hire, Shakir. Though we will miss her, we wish her and her husband the best in their new endeavors!
Please also join me in welcoming Shakir Carr. Shakir will serve as the Gift Management Program Coordinator. His first day is Monday, June 17.
He comes to us with experience in customer service, talent acquisition, teamwork, DEIU, and process improvement. Shakir is a South Bend native who earned his degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Michigan in 2017 while starting for the football team all 4 years. We are excited to add his talents to our team!
Thank you,
Alyssa
I am thrilled to share that Jamie Russell Kokesh was born Monday morning. Jamie weighed in at 8lbs and 4 oz and measured 21 inches. Jamie, along with mom Patty, dad Ryan, and big brother Marty are all doing well!
Congratulations to the Kokesh family!
-Brian
Dear friends and colleagues,
I write to share the exciting news that Shelby Carroll has accepted the position of Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Media, Brand & Communications at Notre Dame, starting July 9. Shelby’s new responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, growing relationships with key media partners, developing and implementing brand standards for athletics, and overseeing and directing Fighting Irish Media.
Shelby’s contributions to our development team have been numerous in the nearly ten years since she joined our team, initially serving as the Associate Director for the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle, then subsequently as its Director and, most recently, as the Senior Director for the Southwest region, a position she has held since 2020. Shelby’s impact on our team is unmistakable, from our growth in unrestricted fundraising, the hiring and development of talented colleagues who have moved into leadership roles, and her championing of our DEIU efforts.
While Shelby’s leadership will be missed in University Relations, we are fortunate that she is not moving far, taking on this critically important role for Notre Dame Athletics. We will be in touch in the coming week with next steps to identify the next leader of the Southwest team.
Please join me in thanking and congratulating Shelby!
All the best,
Ryan
Colleagues,
We are excited to share that, after much reflection and consideration, Katy Orenchuk has accepted an opportunity to move from her current role as Senior Director of Academic Advancement to take on a Regional Director role, working with a portfolio of highly engaged and generous Notre Dame benefactors, effective July 1. As many of you who have worked with Katy know, her love of Notre Dame, women’s basketball, all things art-related, and fundraising runs deep. Katy joined Development in 2019 as the inaugural AAD for the Museum, School of Architecture, and the DeBartolo Performing Arts while later adding Hesburgh Libraries to her portfolio. Katy served as a strong advocate for the arts as she supported the fundraising priorities and the Notre Dame Arts Council.
In the summer of 2022, Katy moved into the role of Senior Director of the Academic Advancement team and has spent the last two years leading the team through the priority development process with the launch of For Good. Katy has led new innovations in the area of fundraiser education of priorities through the successful, curated Immersions and broader sessions, such as “Priorities and Pancakes” and Lunch & Learns. Additionally, Katy led the AADs through a structural reorganization this past year in order to be responsive to the For Good priorities and create professional pathways for the team.
In following her passion, Katy is excited to move to the field and get back to front-line fundraising. Prior to her role at Notre Dame, Katy spent 13 years as a fundraiser in Washington DC and Chicago. She has her BA in history and political science from the University of Notre Dame and obtained her MA in Arts Administration from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University in 2006. She became certified as a Fund Raising Executive in 2018 and has maintained that certification.
We are excited for this move for Katy and hope you will join us in congratulating her.
In Notre Dame,
Michelle Joyce & Sara Liebscher
Dear Colleagues,
Please give a warm welcome to Colin McNamara who joins regional development today as a regional director. Colin has spent the last five years working in the admissions office at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Ind. During the last two and a half years, Colin served as the Director of Admissions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University South Bend. He is currently pursuing a master’s in business administration from the University of St. Francis. Colin is married to Claire. They, along with their sons Joseph and (soon-to-be-born) John, call South Bend home. Rooted in the community since childhood, Colin possesses a passion for both the University of Notre Dame and the South Bend Community.
Colin’s regional development team will be determined soon. Please be sure to say “hello” to him this week.
Thank you.
Jerry Barca
To properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2024, please keep in mind the following items:
Gifts/Pledges
Reporting
Internal Deadlines
Resources (shareable, not confidential)
Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
All,
I write to share the news that Greg Williamson will be leaving the University as of July 1. Greg has served as a Regional Director since 2021, working with families in the Orange County and LA areas. We are grateful for his work with benefactors and collaboration over the last few years. Please join me in wishing Greg the best of luck on his future endeavors.
Best,
Shelby Carroll
This summer, RecSports is offering a few leagues and we are happy to organize teams! Please note the VERY QUICK turnaround for this form, it is due today (6/5).
This form is for internal RecSports leagues we will join. For internal leagues you must work for Notre Dame. Some of the leagues are 3v3 or 4v4. If you already have a team and would like to sign up on your own, you’re more than welcome.
We are also hoping to set up drop-in tennis!
We will offer the following sports:
– 3 on 3 Basketball (Mondays @ 5:30 or 6:15; June 10 to July 15)
– Team Softball (Tuesdays @ 5:30/6:30/7:30; June 11 to July 16)
– 4 on 4 Sand Volleyball ( Wednesdays @ 5:30 or 6:15; June 12 to July 17)
– 3 on 3 Soccer (Thursdays @ 5:30 or 6:15; June 13 to July 18)
– Drop-in tennis (Fridays @ Noon)
This form is only for RecSports and internal tennis, if you would like to sign up for external leagues, please view this form: https://forms.gle/S1ti6uzjfgV3gTWq9
How this will work:
1. Determine which sports you’d like to participate in.
2. If you have someone you’d like to be on a team with, please note that.
3. Please note if you’d like to be a captain.
4. Each team is $25 to sign up. We will split this among the team.
Deadline to Sign Up: June 5
UR Family,
The University of Notre Dame is no stranger to innovative, groundbreaking research. Synthetic rubber, wind tunnels, and wireless transmissions—each of these novel inventions, alongside many others, were developed within the University’s walls. Now, Notre Dame is taking its research enterprise to the next level.
In the 13th episode of For Good, Jeffrey Rhoads, Vice President for Research, discusses how research is an essential component of the Notre Dame experience and how Notre Dame can become a global leader in generation-defining research.
– Brandon Tabor
Team,
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our 2024 Summer Intern Cohort! This summer, we are excited to welcome interns from a diverse array of backgrounds and academic disciplines. Each intern has been carefully selected for their unique skills and potential to contribute meaningfully to our projects. As they embark on this journey with us, they will be involved in a variety of tasks, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to the success of our department.
We encourage everyone in the office to extend a warm welcome to our new interns. This is a fantastic opportunity for both our colleagues and new interns to learn from each other. Whether it’s through a casual coffee chat, collaboration on project work, or a formal meeting, let’s make every effort to integrate them into our community. If you’d like to learn more about the interns and their work over the summer prior to connecting with them, please feel free to visit our google site UR Interns 2024. We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to seeing the growth and achievements of our 2024 Summer Intern Cohort.
Welcome aboard, interns! We are delighted to have you with us.
Adria Logan
Associate Director, Organizational Strategy
Stephanie Washington,
Learning and Leadership Development Associate Director, Organizational Strategy
Dear Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Matt Abernathy is no longer at the University. Matt joined the team in 2017 as a Regional Director on the Illinois team. We are grateful for his work with benefactors over the last few years and wish him nothing but the best.
In Notre Dame,
Ashley Gerard
Hi, everyone,
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We have been notified that the Eddy Street entrance to the parking garage will be closed for power washing on Tuesday, 6/4, and Wednesday, 6/5. Please use either Napoleon Street or Burns Avenue to enter or exit the garage on both days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks!
Lana Taylor
Happy Birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special day in June! We hope you have lots of fun in the sun!
6/1— Rebecca Lane
6/2— Joe Sheehan
6/3— Cristi Ganyard
6/3— Pier White
6/4— Kelsey Forry
6/5— Courtney Quinlan
6/7— Carly Harmon
6/8— Megan Andedo
6/8— Maureen Daday
6/8— Sharon Keane
6/8— Matthew LaFlash
6/8— Dawn McGrath
6/10— Danielle Filgueira
6/11— Bill Ribera
6/12— Carolyn Lax
6/16— Lauren Imfeld
6/16— Rich Reynolds
6/18— Jason Stoller
6/19— William Mitchell
6/19— Aleks Mitrius
6/21— Brigette Kinney
6/22— Annie Envall-Latowski
6/29— Mark Witucki
6/30— Sara Aycock
6/30— Tarrez Clark
6/30— Eric Kim
6/30— Jessica Witous
Amber comes to us locally after 19 years at Beacon Health System, working her way through college, and then developing professionally as a Senior Systems Analyst for the last 10 years. She is ecstatic to be joining the Data Management team with The Office of Development!
Amber received her Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University, South Bend and grew up just over the state line in Niles, MI. She and her husband, JR, have 2 kids, Isaac and Adaline, both of whom attend Saint Joseph Grade School, where Amber serves as HASA Co-Chair, leading volunteer activities, and soaking up time with her kids before she becomes ‘uncool’!
In her spare time, Amber is a runner, currently training for her first and only Marathon, a reader, and passionate about spending time with her family. Soccer Mom is a title she embraces and logistics are her specialty!
Amber’s first day is Monday, June 3rd.
–Patty Herrity
I am thrilled to announce that Eli Fish will be joining us as an Associate Regional Director, starting on June 3rd.
Eli holds a Master’s degree in Education from Notre Dame and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in English and Gender Studies from Saint Anselm College.
With two years in Notre Dame’s admissions office, Eli has experience managing seven recruiting territories, traveling to share Notre Dame with prospective students and their families, navigating a holistic application review process, and educating coaches on the admissions process to aid their recruiting efforts.
Although a Mainer by heart, Eli is excited to further Notre Dame’s mission and serve within a supportive team dedicated to building lasting relationships. He looks forward to joining the Annual Giving Team and continuing his growth in a community that feels like home.
Please join me in welcoming Eli Fish!
Indi
Eli Fun Facts:
– Obsessed with sports and a huge New England sports fan, especially the Red Sox
– Avid reader and wishes to spend his summer devouring books at the beach
– Physically received his master’s degree before his bachelor’s degree (COVID)
– Loves the idea of cooking but can’t imagine himself actually cooking
– Grew up in rural Maine with no internet access and spent much of his youth playing outside and gardening with his parents
After 16 years of service to Our Lady’s University, Roz Palusci will be retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Roz came to Notre Dame after a 28-year history in commercial banking, brokerage, and consulting.
While at Notre Dame she has served as Development Coordinator, Regional Associate, and Associate Program Director. In these roles, she partnered with some of our most successful RDs, leaders, and teams in Regional Development and has been an integral collaborator behind the scenes in our Wall Street efforts. (Not to mention that she did this all while pioneering remote work long before it was fashionable.)
In retirement, Roz is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, Vince, as well as their two children and four grandchildren. Along with lots of travel, Roz plans to take advantage of the vibrant culture of her beloved New York City.
Roz is going to miss the camaraderie and shared experiences with her coworkers but will be on campus June 6th and 7th to spend some non-virtual time with everyone. Please reach out to her to make sure you get to see her and congratulate her!
-Amy Schell
This week, there will be large bins available throughout the third floor of ESC and floors 10 and 11 in Grace Hall. Please use these bins to take some time to declutter your workspace and/or your assigned locker.
If you have items that you don’t want anymore but feel that they may be useful to someone else, please place these items on the table on the East wall in the Cafe (ESC) or on the large table when you first walk into the suite on 11S (Grace). Any items that are not taken will be sent to ND Surplus or disposed of on May 29th.
Finally, we will be bringing in an outside cleaning company during remote July to clean carpets, glass interiors and surfaces in private offices and cubicles. This decluttering effort is meant to start to prepare your spaces for this cleaning effort. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Patty Kokesh or Nancy Cole.
UR Family,
Leading communications for a congresswoman, the Department of Homeland Security, the White House, and the association that oversees the nation’s top research universities is no easy feat. It takes an expert to navigate the complexities of these high-stakes roles, and that expert just found his way to Notre Dame.
In the 12th episode of For Good, Pedro Ribeiro, Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications, discusses the significance of Notre Dame joining the Association of American Universities, the unique role Notre Dame plays in bringing together leaders from opposite sides of the aisle in D.C., and the importance of maintaining the student experience for student-athletes as the landscape of college athletics evolves.
– Brandon Tabor
Dear University Relations Team,
I’m reaching out to share some bittersweet news. Dezha Moore recently shared that she’s decided to pursue new opportunities outside her current role. While we will miss her, we wholeheartedly support her in this new chapter of her career. Her last day will be May 17th.
Dezha is thankful for her time at University Relations, especially to her colleagues on the Giving Programs Team: Leslie, Wendy, Hannah, and Raegan. She is also thankful to department leaders who have supported her.
Please join me in expressing our heartfelt appreciation to Dezha for her dedication and hard work. While her presence will be missed, we wish her nothing but success and fulfillment in her future endeavors.
Just to let you know, we hope to hire someone for this role in the coming months. In the meantime, please feel free to contact Meredith Sharwarko msharwar@nd.edu with any project requests/outstanding items.
With love and respect,
Meredith Shawarko
Dear Colleagues,
The third spring renewal mailing (renew #3) drops in mailboxes on Friday, May 17 to 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 5,000 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
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are excited to share two important announcements for our regional development team.
Sean Sharpe has accepted an opportunity to join the East Coast team, cultivating relationships with several of the University’s top benefactors in Atlanta and Nashville. Before leading the Northwest region for more than 4 years, Sean served as a regional director in the East and New York regions, working closely with benefactors in New York City.
Jason Scarlett has accepted an opportunity to join the Southern team, cultivating relationships with generous benefactors in Kansas City, St. Louis, and southwest Florida. Before leading the Central region for the past 3 years, Jason served as a regional director for 11 years, working closely with Notre Dame families in what was formerly known as the Midwest region.
Please join us in congratulating Sean and Jason and thanking them for their continued leadership in service to Notre Dame and this team.
All the best,
Nadia Erickson and Tim Kelly
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Annabelle Hilson to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC).
A recent graduate of Notre Dame’s Masters of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) program, Annabelle completed her undergraduate studies at the University in May of 2023 with a degree in Business Analytics. During that period she served as an RA in Cavanaugh Hall, as well as the ND student softball manager.
Annabelle grew up in Minnesota and has worked for Minnesota Wild and Skyhawks Sports Minnesota. A strong advocate for underserved individuals, she currently volunteers for the Boys & Girls Club of St. Joseph County. Her interests include travel, outdoor walks, softball, and baseball. Annabelle’s first day is May 20th and she will support fundraisers in Athletics.
Welcome to Development!
Angie Dennig
Please join me in welcoming Teresa Pocius back to Notre Dame and to the Annual Giving team! Teresa will be serving as the Associate Director, Annual Giving Events and Stewardship, leading our Giving Society events and assisting with our stewardship of members.
Teresa is joining us after serving as the Equipment Operations Manager for the Duke Women’s Basketball team. Teresa has previously worked at Notre Dame in Athletics in Crowd Control and Equipment Services and is a South Bend native. She and her fiance, Joe, are excited to be back home!
-Conor
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of Tracey Mulherin’s ’02 departure from the IT&S within the Development Office, effective May 10th, 2024. After years within our Notre Dame family as a student [’02] and staff employee, Tracey has made the decision to prioritize her time with her family and take some time away from work. Additionally, Tracey will be graduating from Notre Dame in May 2024 with her MS in Data Science.
As Tracey moves on to this new chapter in her life, Meggie Richard ’15 will transition to the Annual Giving space as an embedded resource. Tracey has been instrumental in the success of Annual Giving, and her absence will undoubtedly be felt.
On behalf of the entire team, I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to Tracey for her hard work and commitment. Tracey, we wish you nothing but the utmost success in all your future endeavors.
Warm regards,
Wayne
Dear UR Friends and Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Arlia Delphonse’s last day with the University is May 9, 2024. Arlia has been an invaluable member of the Development Coordinator team, and she will be missed.
She has made the difficult decision to relocate to Florida to be closer to her aging parents, a commendable choice that we fully support. We wish her nothing but the best as she embarks on this next chapter of her life.
We are grateful for Arlia’s contributions to the DC Team, and she will always be a cherished member of the Notre Dame Family!
For updates regarding changes to fundraiser partnerships within the DC Team, please refer to the UR site under the Applications tab.
Lori Tinkey, Anita Sareen & the DC Team
Team,
Congratulations to Armando Allen, who will serve as a Regional Director. His first day with Development is May 6, 2024.
Armando was a running back while at Notre Dame and, upon graduating in 2011, played professionally for the Chicago Bears. After leaving the NFL, he transitioned to an extensive career in coaching, recruiting, and athletic administration for the past 8 years. We are excited to see the impact Armando will have on our team. His experience, skillset, and commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s University will help advance our team’s work and culture.
Armando, his wife, Chaniya, and three boys are happy to return to their “Home Under the Dome.”
Please join me in welcoming Armando and his family to University Relations.
-George
This Monday, the Development Information Technology and Services team will perform an upgrade to asceND. The V6.26 upgrade should be completed by 8:00 a.m. and will include updates to correct the Profile Picture error (shown below) and gift processing components.
We ask that if you experience any issues prior to that time, please access the system again when the upgrade process is finished.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Dear Colleagues,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Bill Doyle’s mother, Ann Doyle (October 29, 1938 – May 1, 2024).
During this difficult time, let us come together to support Bill, Mary Lynn and their family in any way possible.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this period of grief and loss.
As further information becomes available regarding arrangements, we will be sure to share those details according to Bill’s wishes.
Sincerely,
Nadia Erickson
Friends and Colleagues,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Lin Wang will be leaving Notre Dame on June 30, 2024 to relocate her family to Texas. Lin’s husband, John, was recently appointed dean of libraries at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Fortunately, we expect to see Lin around campus often when she visits her son, Jayden, who will start his first year at Notre Dame in the fall.
Since joining the Storytelling team in 2013, Lin has been the backbone of our operation. She is a masterful executor, a great source of joy, and an irreplaceable friend to all who have worked with her.
During her 11 years with the Department, Lin has brought to life some of our biggest initiatives, including the Sorin: A Notre Dame Day Story play, every occurrence of Notre Dame Day, and all the fundraising collateral we’ve generated for Boldly Notre Dame and For Good.
Please join me in celebrating Lin Wang and thanking her for the lives she has touched through her work at Notre Dame.
Sincerely,
Brandon Tabor
P.S. Our newest teammate, Carol de Lucca, has worked alongside Lin since March 1 and will be the department’s creative project manager moving forward.
Colleagues,
I am both proud and a little sad to share the news that Writer & Editorial Program Manager Allie Griffith will be leaving the Alumni Association as she accepts a new role as Assistant Program Director of Education and Student Formation with the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Studies (soon to be the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good). In this role, she’ll work with faculty, students, and NDIAS colleagues to evaluate the impact of higher education courses on students’ well-being and holistic development. As part of the University’s Strategic Framework, she’ll be helping to build out programs and research projects around human flourishing to support the framework’s Ethics initiative. Her last day with us will be Friday, May 10. Her role will be posted to jobs.nd.edu in the coming weeks.
Allie joined the team a little less than two years ago after beginning her career in education and, in that time, has blossomed as a writer and storyteller in our efforts to share the incredible stories of ND alumni, parents, and friends. She’s played an integral role in the continued evolution of We Are ND as we explore different ways to tell ND stories (ICYMI: check out her recent work on the story of Keenan Hall roommates forever linked by the gift of a kidney donation); stewarded the Echoes newsletter; and managing the Class Notes process for ND Magazine. More importantly, she’s been a fabulous teammate who’s been willing to jump in wherever she’s needed!
Please join me in congratulating Allie on this excellent opportunity!
Thank you,
Joanne Norell
Happy Birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special day in May! We hope this new year brings you growth and happiness!
5/1— Meredith Sharwarko
5/4— Scott Berry
5/4— Tashana Kenny
5/5— Annalisa Tombelli
5/6— Gasser Abousaif
5/7— Courtney Mattison
5/7— Grace Prosniewski
5/9— Eleanor Hanson
5/9— Barbara Josenhans
5/9— Gavin McGuire
5/12— Mary Prebys
5/13— Thomas Speranza
5/14— Josh Flynt
5/14— Beth Dietz
5/15— Laura Marks
5/17— Jacqueline Clinton
5/17— Krista Ybarra
5/18— Ron Linczer
5/18— Maya Sison
5/19— Lori Rush
5/20— Sarah Kriegshauser
5/21— Isabel Dance
5/21— Kiran Mistry
5/21— Ben Nowalk
5/21— Terrell Robinson
5/22— Andy Mason
5/22— Stephanie Washington
5/24— Beth Graybill
5/26— Kate Mueller
5/26— Bailey Smith
5/28— Steven Horstmann
5/28— Brooke Speer
5/29— Caitlin Hutchison
5/29— Amelia Ruggaber
5/31— Patrick Charles
5/31— Jennifer Powell
Dear UR Family,
I write with the bittersweet news that our beloved colleague, Michael McLaughlin, will be retiring from his role in development at the end of this fiscal year after an esteemed 15 years of service to Our Lady’s University.
Throughout his career at Notre Dame, Michael has served both the university and benefactors in an incredibly thoughtful and caring manner. His passion, commitment, and hard work has resulted in incredible production over multiple campaigns. These gifts include the establishment of the Pulte Institute for Global Development, Smith Center in the Duncan Student Center, Berthiaume Institute of Precision Medicine, Our Lady of the Lake World Peace Plaza, and the William and Mary Anne Smith Ballroom, among others.
Beyond his professional achievements, Michael has been a source of kindness and mentorship to many of us. As he embarks on this new chapter of his life, we are filled with gratitude for his invaluable contributions and wish him nothing but happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.
In recognition of Michael’s career, we plan to celebrate his retirement before the end of the fiscal year with more details to follow.
Please join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude to Michael and the McLaughlin family (Patty, Tommy, Daisy, and Maggie), for being such a cherished part of the Notre Dame community. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
Tim Kelly
Senior Director, South Region
Dearest Colleagues,
It is with bittersweet emotion that I announce the departure of Kevin Frost from the Annual Giving team and the University of Notre Dame.
Kevin has been a valued part of Annual Giving for three years, and we will miss him as a teammate. Kevin has raised $848,639 of unrestricted revenue for Notre Dame and Her students. His kindness, thoughtfulness, and willingness to help any colleague have been an absolute joy.
We wish Kevin the best in the next chapter of his life.
Thank you,
Indi
We are writing with an update regarding space in order to provide some clarity around what spaces are available and how to book these spaces. This map should help you locate where some of these areas are if you are unsure. We also wanted to provide an update regarding some of the new initiatives that are coming as it relates to space. As always, thank you for your patience as we work through these projects. Please don’t hesitate to provide feedback through Leadership is Listening or reach out to Patty Kokesh directly with questions. Now, on to the updates!
Bookable Hot Desks:
We are excited to announce that desktop reservation is now available for Eddy Street, effective immediately!
You can now easily reserve a hot desk directly from go.nd.edu/ndrtango or via the Tango Reserve by AgilQuest mobile app, giving you the ability to choose the perfect spot, space, and time to optimize your productivity and collaboration. We ask that you do not book a hot desk for more than a week at a time. Please note that conference and huddle rooms are still to be booked via Google Calendar.
To help you get started, we’ve prepared a video guide demonstrating how to use the desktop reservation feature on the website and on the mobile app as well as step-by-step written instructions.
You can access those from the NDR – Tango Reservation folder on the Dev Resources shared drive or click on the links below.
TangoReserve_Desktop Instructions (including links to videos)
TangoReserve_Mobile Download Instructions and QR Code Reservations Video
Huge shoutout to Carleen Quinlan, Rose Michalski, Jeff Faust and Linda Klaybor for all of their help on this project.
Huddle Rooms:
There are huddle rooms available throughout the office with a mix of reservable and non-reservable options. We ask that no huddle room be used for more than 90 minutes at a time. Here are the locations of these spaces:
Library Quad contains nine huddle rooms:
Non-reservable for use up to 90 minutes: Touchdown Jesus, Victory March, Basilica, 1972
Bookable via Google calendar for use up to 90 minutes: Laetare, Leprechaun, Bengal Bouts, Baraka Bouts
Training room: Cartier Field is meant to function as a training room and is only bookable through Jerry Barca, Erin Newkirk and Angie Palsak
North Quad contains two non-reservable huddle rooms for use up to 90 minutes.
Office #3256 is a non-reservable huddle room for use up to 90 minutes. It is in use on Mondays and Thursdays.
Office #3242 is a non-reservable huddle room for use up to 90 minutes.
Coming Soon:
Spring cleaning followed by a deep cleaning in July. More to come on this soon.
Clear policies around the booking of the Family Room with an emphasis on trying to keep this space open for casual conversations during core working hours.
Sister Jean Room reconfiguration.
A new locker solution for individuals who do not have an assigned spot at Eddy Street that will result in additional collaborative and individual workspaces being opened up near natural lighting.
A brighter look and feel with some cosmetic updates.
Better solutions for video meetings in some existing conference rooms.
Additional Information:
With a growing workforce, we ask that you be respectful of those around you as it relates to phone conversations, in-person conversations and the playing of music. Please use headphones when possible.
If you have a trash can in your office area, this should be emptied regularly into one of the communal trash cans as trash pickup in offices is not an available service.
The Family Room has been reconfigured to look and feel more like a cafe and contains ~20 seats along the perimeter available for quick chats, a lunch meeting or a more informal check-in with a colleague.
The Chapel Room is the open conference room just north of the Prospect Management and Research area. This conference room is now reservable via Google calendar and contains a TV with AirMedia and enough room for 4-6 individuals.
If you are looking for the Library or Collateral, both can be found just south of Library Quad.
Thank you!
Brian Diss, Nancy Cole and Patty Kokesh
Kite will shut off the water to the Eddy Street offices (both 2nd and 3rd floors) on Wednesday, May 1st, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM to repair a water pipe.
If you have any questions, please contact Lana Taylor or Laura Waltz.
Thanks!
Lana & Laura
Dear Colleagues,
I’m excited to share with you that Justin Siler has been hired as Clubs Program Manager at the Alumni Association. His official start date is May 1st.
Justin is a proud member of the ND Class of 2011 and went on to graduate from Northwestern University with a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration & Policy in 2018.
As an undergraduate at ND, Justin worked as a campus tour guide within the Visitors’ Center, where he developed a passion for serving the Notre Dame community. After graduating from ND, he moved to Chicago and worked at Ipsos, a global market research firm, where he was a Senior Account Manager. Since earning his master’s degree and beginning his career in higher education, Justin has served as the Director of Affinity Programs at the UCLA Alumni Association, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement at the IU School of Nursing, and Policy Analyst at the IU Public Policy Institute.
Outside of work, Justin enjoys traveling, hiking, and following ND football. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren (class of 2012), daughter, Maya (class of 2043), and Australian Cattle Dog, Sydney, who never goes anywhere without her ND collar.
Please help me welcome Justin to the team!
Sincerely,
Abbey
Please join me in congratulating Isabel, Austin, and big sister Lillie on the arrival of baby August Miller Dance! August was born on April 17th at 10:29 pm at 6Lbs 13 oz, 19 inches. Both mom and baby are doing great!
Anita
UR Family,
For 52 long years, Colombia was in turmoil due to a protracted civil war between the Colombian government and the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). When the warring sides signed the historic Colombian peace accord in 2016, Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies became responsible for verifying and monitoring its implementation—making Notre Dame the first and only university in the world to play such a direct role in maintaining peace.
In the 11th episode of For Good, Josefina Echavarría Alvarez, Professor of the Practice and Director of the Kroc Institute’s Peace Accords Matrix, explains how Notre Dame has become an internationally recognized leader in peacebuilding around the world, how she addressed the U.N. Security Council on resolving disputes peacefully, and how her team is preparing a peace accord to end armed conflict in the Philippines.
– Brandon Tabor
The effort to become more global is as important for the next generation at Notre Dame as the effort to develop research was in the last. Every part of the University, in collaboration with Notre Dame Global (formerly Notre Dame International), will contribute to a more global Notre Dame.
With this, we are launching a new council this fall – the Advisory Council for Notre Dame Worldwide – dedicated to supporting the global aspirations of Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework (pp. 22-26) and the specific objectives defined in the University’s forthcoming global strategy report.
This council is unique in that it will offer broad access to academic leaders across the University. Support through this council will be vital to the success of integrating and implementing this global strategy and the University’s overall mission to be a force for good in the world.
Objectives of the Advisory Council for Notre Dame Worldwide:
With the creation of this new council, and the goal to grow beyond a regional focus, we have dissolved the Latin American & Caribbean AC. Four members from the LACAC have been invited to serve as inaugural members of this new council. The remaining members will be retired from the AC program and their leadership and service will be acknowledged by Fr. Jenkins.
Michael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization, will serve as the AC leader for Notre Dame Worldwide. Caitlyn Clinton is the Academic Advancement partner for ND Worldwide.
If you have questions about this new council, or anything Advisory Council-related, contact Betsy Quinn at bquinn7@nd.edu.
To learn more about the rebrand of Notre Dame Global, read the recent news release here.
Dear Colleagues,
The Leadership Events team is beginning to plan the various events that will take place during the 2024 Commencement Weekend. As you know, Commencement is an “all hands on deck” weekend for our team, and yet, even with all of us involved we still need the help of our Development colleagues to steward our benefactors and other special guests.
We are in need of assistance with the following events:
Please click here to provide us with your availability.
We will provide specific details in the weeks closer to Commencement. Please know if you are a non-exempt staff volunteering, you will need to have your supervisor’s approval. Please let us know by Friday, May 10th.
Thank you for your selfless dedication to Our Lady.
In Notre Dame,
Kristen Nevill
Associate Director, Leadership Events
University Enterprises & Events
Dear Colleagues,
The Office of Leadership Events is looking forward to working with you as we plan for the Class of 2024 Commencement Weekend (May 18 & 19, 2024). Outlined below is important information regarding requests for:
Commencement Mass Preferred Seating – Saturday, May 18
President’s Cocktail Reception invitation criteria and special requests – Saturday, May 18 immediately following Mass
University Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seating – Sunday, May 19
To help you manage the important deadlines and instructions for each event, please refer to the 2024 Commencement Request Guide.
CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMENCEMENT REQUESTS
All requests must be submitted via the Google Form no later than Friday, May 3, 2024.
COMMENCEMENT MASS
Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Mass Preferred Seats:
We will coordinate a limited number of Mass reserved seats in Section 11 at Purcell Pavilion.
Google form requests may be entered for donors with $1M+ household extended giving.
Maximum number of seats per request is limited to four.
Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request reserved Mass seating; all other requests must be entered with the Google form.
Fundraisers should not request seating for themselves.
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Please encourage early arrival for donors without preferred seats. If necessary, overflow seating will be provided in Heritage Hall and the Monogram Room.
PRESIDENT’S COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Club Naimoli at Purcell Pavilion
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 6:30 – 7:30 am (immediately following Mass)
President’s Cocktail Reception Invitations:
The following donor groups (with a 2024 undergraduate) will automatically be invited to the President’s Cocktail Reception:
Trustees (both parents and grandparents, if the Trustee is the grandparent)
For Good Cabinet (both parents and grandparents, if the Cabinet member is the grandparent)
Principal Donors (both parents and grandparents, if the Principal donor is the grandparent)
Advisory Council parents
President’s Circle & Cavanaugh Council parents
Jesse Harper Council parents
Cardinal O’Hara Dean’s Circle parents
St. Thomas More Leadership Circle parents
RHF – Athletics Director’s Circle parents
$250K+ parents, based on household extended giving
Faculty/Staff Parents
Special requests may be made via the Google Form for donors outside the automatic invite criteria outlined above. Priority will be given to donors $100K+ household extended giving – limited to undergraduates and their parents.
Those who meet the automatic invitation criteria will be invited via a formal invitation from Fr. Jenkins. These invitations will be emailed by Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Any additional approved donors requested via the Google form, will be invited via a formal invitation from Fr. Jenkins. These invitations will be emailed by Friday, April 26, 2024.
Please note that this reception is intended for undergraduates and their parents; invitations will not be extended to graduate students/families.
Fundraisers should not request an invitation to the President’s Cocktail Reception for themselves; invitations are limited as indicated above.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Notre Dame Stadium (Severe Weather Location: Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center)
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 9:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am; processional begins at 9:00 am)
Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seats:
We will coordinate seating for the Commencement Ceremony within the preferred (blue) seats on the east side of the stadium.
Google form requests may be entered for donors:
$350K+ household extended giving
For Good parents
Advisory Council parents
Please note you must enter a request for tickets even if the donor meets the criteria.
Google form requests may be entered for donors who do not meet the criteria. These requests will be reviewed and approved if seating is available.
Maximum number of seats per request is limited to six. If your donor meets the above criteria please confirm the number of seats needed up to a maximum of six. If they do not need six tickets please only request the amount needed.
Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request preferred Commencement seating; all other requests must be requested on the Google form.
Fundraisers may request preferred seats for themselves on the Google form, to sit with key benefactors. Please note as #sitwith in the comments section. Preferred seating requests for fundraisers will not be honored if the Commencement Ceremony moves indoors to Purcell Pavilion.
All other Commencement Ceremony seating will be open seating and tickets are required (please read below for detailed information on general admission and severe weather tickets).
IMPORTANT NOTE
In all cases, please do not communicate a possible invitation or preferred seating until you are notified via a confirmation email. Until all requests are received, it is unknown exactly how the invitations and tickets will be apportioned.
You will find the report of donors with a prospective 2024 graduate in the Dev. Resources Google Drive HERE. Please note, this is an extensive workbook containing four tabs, including both parents and grandparents of 2024 graduates. Please carefully review the list to determine donor eligibility for consideration and if any of your donors are not reflected on the reports.
APPROVALS
All requests will be updated and approved in the Development Resources Google Drive HERE by Friday, May 3, 2024.
GENERAL ADMISSION AND SEVERE WEATHER TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission Tickets
If the Commencement Ceremony is in the stadium, tickets for general admission (GA) are required. The number of GA tickets per graduate is not limited but graduates must request GA tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office. Please reference the Registrar’s guidance on the Commencement website. Please note GA tickets are all mobile this year and will be sent to all graduates the week of May 13, 2024.
Severe Weather Tickets
The Office of Leadership Events does not handle severe weather tickets.
All students, regardless of whether they have GA tickets or preferred seats from Development, will receive severe weather guest tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office.
Undergraduates are allotted up to three (3) severe weather guest tickets from the Registrar; graduate students are allotted up to two (2) severe weather guest tickets. These tickets will be emailed a few days before Commencement if there is a chance we move to the Joyce.
If the Severe Weather Plan is activated:
The Commencement Ceremony will move from Notre Dame Stadium to the Purcell Pavilion; graduates will be notified via the ND Emergency Alert system.
Graduates and faculty in academic attire will be admitted to the Purcell Pavilion without a ticket. However, only guests with a severe weather ticket will be seated in Purcell Pavilion.
The Commencement Ceremony will be broadcast live in the Joyce Center North Dome, auditoriums in the DeBartolo Hall classroom building, and other large auditoriums in nearby buildings as announced. This will allow guests without a severe weather guest ticket to view the event live.
It is very important to note that donors approved for stadium preferred seats will not have preferred seats should the Commencement Ceremony move to Purcell Pavilion. Please communicate to your donors that should the Severe Weather Plan be implemented, they will need to find general seating in Purcell Pavilion utilizing their graduates three allotted severe weather tickets.
TICKET DISTRIBUTION
Commencement tickets are scheduled to be distributed as follows. All tickets will be sent via email (general admission and preferred seating)
Monday, May 13: Every student will receive an email with their general admission ticket. This ticket can be shared via email with all of their guests.
Wednesday, May 15: Development Preferred seating will be delivered to the Development Fundraiser. Please make arrangements with your approved donors to pick up credentials to gain access to Mass or Commencement preferred seating.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A limited inventory of rooms at the Morris Inn is managed by the Office of Leadership Events, and is available for the honorary degree recipients and Trustees. All donor requests have been approved HERE. Please review and email Stephanie Mead if you have questions or additional requests by Friday, April 19. Guest confirmations have been sent, please communicate with your benefactors if they have been approved.
QUESTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please contact the Office of Leadership Events with questions at sep@nd.edu
Hello, Change Makers!
As we journey through Notre Dame Day, set to conclude at midnight on Wednesday, April 24th, we are grateful for everyone who participated in yesterday morning’s Notre Dame Day Best Practices Meeting. Currently, we’re making great progress with 208 gifts on the board, led by Shaheen Goldrick and Courtney Mattison’s team, “We Got the Beat,” securing 40 gifts. We’re collectively shooting to get to 5000 gifts!
Here’s what you need to know:
Winner
“Lou-ser”
While this is a friendly competition, let’s never lose sight of your lasting impact on these students’ lives as they strive to build their own legacies at Our Lady. Notre Dame and Her students rely on your support, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have individuals like you who know how to have fun while getting it done.
Let’s make history together,
Katie and Indi
Friends and Colleagues,
I am very pleased to introduce you to our newest Gift Planning Officers, Monique Frazier and Patrick Lindenmeyer.
Monique earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from Purdue University in 2005, after which she obtained her J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Through her work in the Notre Dame Office of Institutional Equity over the past ten years, Monique has developed strong relationships across campus and has worked at a high level to advance equal opportunities and access for faculty, staff, and visitors to campus. She is passionate about continuing to serve the mission of Notre Dame, and we are thrilled to have her on the team.
FUN FACT: Monique loves antique and classic cars. One of her favorite hobbies is attending car museums and car shows!
Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Cross College in 2005. He comes to our team from Saint Joseph High School, where he served as the Director of Annual Giving. Prior to that, he worked in the financial services industry for many years. Patrick brings a wealth of experience in everything from charitable giving strategies to investment management and more. We are excited to have him on board.
FUN FACT: Patrick is an avid golfer, and he was also a part of the inaugural class to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross College!
Monique and Patrick will both start on Monday, April 15th. Their regional assignments will be determined over the coming weeks.
Please join me in welcoming Monique and Patrick!
Jessica Brice
Please join the AAD team in congratulating Ellen and Connor on the arrival of baby Elaine “Lainey” Frances Kirol born 4/2/24 at 7lbs 14 oz, and coming in at 20 inches. Everyone is doing great!
-Katy
UR Family,
In the tenth episode of For Good, Joe Becherer, the Director and Curator of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, explains why he commissioned well-known artists to create works specifically for the new museum, how art plays a role in various disciplines, and what impact the new museum will have on communities near and far.
– Brandon Tabor
Our UR Finance team has developed some new training resources that are relevant to individuals who manage or contribute to a budget as well as all individuals who use any University-issued cards, Concur or are involved in any contracts. These resources are now part of the onboarding process for new hires but we thought that it would be helpful to communicate the availability of these short, video-based trainings:
Please let Patty Kokesh, Rachel Myers or Rachel Schaefer know if you have any questions.
As a reminder, the department maintains a townhome property within Eddy Street Commons for use by significant benefactors, guests of University leaders, and internal UR staff members. While donor and University leadership requests will always take top priority, the condo is generally available for work-related stays for UR staff, and should be kept in mind as a cost-effective option for remote employees. Any remote staff traveling to campus for meetings and/or donor visits are allowed to submit a request for use of the townhome, and the property may also be shared by multiple staff members of the same sex if all parties are amenable. Requests for full family stays are allowed as well, though in the event the condo is being shared by multiple parties, again, all involved must be amenable. The condo itself consists of 4 bedrooms (including a total of 2 queen beds, 1 full bed, and 2 twin beds), 3.5 bathrooms, as well as a 2-car garage, though one spot within the garage is currently being used to house our golf cart.
All requests for use of the Development townhome should be submitted through this Google Form at least six weeks prior to the requested dates, when possible. All requests will be reviewed by Brian Diss, Marty Harshman, and Sara Liebscher to determine approval, which if granted will be communicated four weeks prior to check-in. The only costs incurred for internal staff for use of the property is a $285 cleaning fee, which will be charged to (or split across) the appropriate staff member budget lines at the conclusion of the stay. Please contact Brent Henningfeld with any questions about the townhome or the process to request a reservation.
As of last week, certain visualizations on the fundraiser homepages have been updated with the latest reporting data from asceND. It will be updated daily with current data from the system providing an up-to-date view of their progress towards their goals.
From their home page, under “My Work” they will now see the bar chart is up-to-date with their progress to goals, ie. production, unrestricted, etc. (No more message about frozen as of 1/10/24)
From the “Comparisons” tab on the homepage, the Metrics and Leaderboards have been updated as well.
One item to note is that while this information has been updated in asceND, the data on the fundraiser dashboard is still from January 10. We will continue to work on the dashboards and visualizations and keep you posted as more are released.
UR Family,
Please join me in welcoming Amber Herkey to the Academic Advancement team! Amber will be working with the McGrath Institute for Church Life, Hesburgh Libraries, and the Institute for Latino Studies.
From her past work with the Center for Social Concerns as the Program Director of Justice Education to her experience with L’Arche International and L’Arche Canada and more, we are really grateful for the new perspective, energy, and creative and strategic expertise she will bring to our team.
Amber is a 2010 graduate of Notre Dame, where she studied Anthropology, and holds an MA in Global Studies from Berkeley. She and her husband, Michael, are proud parents to Azura (1).
Amber’s first day will be Monday, April 1st (no, I didn’t think about April Fool’s Day as we were finalizing dates!).
Please join me in giving Amber a warm welcome!
Ellen
UR Colleagues,
I’m excited to share with you that Angie Lacopo will begin a new role with us. Angie’s first day as the EVC Customer Service Representative will be Wednesday, April 3rd.
Angie has been a member of our on-call desk staff since 2017 and has been employed full-time with Macy’s for 28 years. She has 2 sons, Thomas and Charlie.
When not working, Angie enjoys attending both Chicago and South Bend Cubs games,
Please help me welcome Anige to her new position.
Amanda
Dear Colleagues,
I write to inform you that, after careful discernment and consideration, Jason Scarlett has accepted an opportunity to move from his current role as Senior Director for the Central region to take on a Regional Director role, working with a portfolio of highly engaged and generous Notre Dame benefactors.
Jason has served as Senior Director for the Central region for the past 3 years, a team he has been an integral member of for more than 14 years (in what was previously the Midwest region). During his time as Senior Director, Jason has led the team to more than $220 million in production and record years in production and mission giving this past fiscal year.
If you have worked with Jason, you know of his passion, selflessness and commitment to Notre Dame and his teammates. We have talked openly about where he can continue to best provide leadership to the team and the University. It is fitting that, just today, Jason booked a $17.4 million leadership gift from the Reisert family, with whom he has cultivated a wonderful relationship. It is one of many that Jason has built and strengthened in his more than 14 years at Notre Dame, over which time he has closed 122 leadership gifts for $152 million in direct support of the University.
For as difficult of a decision as this was, Jason, along with George, Jerry, Sara, Lou and I all agreed that, at this time, we need Jason’s leadership, experience and track record of success in the field, working with several of our topmost benefactors to further Notre Dame and its mission. Jason will continue to lead the Central team until a new Senior Director is in place.
With Jason’s transition, we now have two open Senior Director positions. George, Jerry, Sara and I will be in touch next week regarding next steps in the process to identify the right leaders for these teams. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at all.
In the meantime, please join me in thanking Jason for his continued leadership and congratulating him on this exciting new chapter in his Notre Dame journey.
All the best,
Ryan
It is with bittersweet emotion that I announce Katie Leigh’s departure from the Development Coordinator team. Katie and her fiance, are moving to upstate New York. We are excited for her and wish her well. Katie’s last day was March 15th.
Tashana
UR Family,
In our latest episode of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame, Meghan Sullivan, the Wilsey Family Collegiate Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study and the Notre Dame Ethics Initiative, talks from Fr. Hesburgh’s historic office about how the University has a responsibility to become a global leader in philosophical and ethical studies, how Fr. Hesburgh’s legacy resonates both on campus and beyond, and how Notre Dame teaches students to apply philosophical lessons in their own lives to create a more ethical and just future for all.
– Brandon Tabor
We are excited to announce that the Leadership Annual Giving team (LAG) has rebranded and will now be known as Associate Regional Directors (ARD). The renaming reflects our shared vision within Development and emphasizes unity across divisions. Consider the ARDs some of your most valuable partners when it comes to championing unrestricted and uncovering the next generation of major gift donors. Intrigued to know more, interested in exploring opportunities, or eager to collaborate? Let’s meet, I’m all ears!
One Team, One Dream, my friends!
Indi J
It’s my pleasure to welcome Terrell Robinson to the Annual Giving team as an Associate Director. Terrell will start on March 25th, collaborating with the Southwest and Chicago Regions.
Terrell holds a Master of Arts degree in Sports & Athletic Administration from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon.
With nearly three years in Development here at Notre Dame, he’s been an integral part of the Athletic Advancement team having collaborated with various fundraisers to produce more than $2.8 million in unrestricted gift production over fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
Terrell’s passion for advancing Notre Dame’s mission is something that we’re excited about, and we’re thrilled to welcome Terrell, his wife Lindsay, and their children, Haylo (11) and Kaeson (5), to the Annual Giving team!
Please join me in welcoming Terrell.
Indi Jackson
Team,
Please feel free to stop by the ESC 3rd Floor Cafe where we have an assortment of pies available in celebration of Pi Day! And a very special thanks to our pie suppliers:
Colleen Bailey-Knapke
Ernestine Gardner
Stephanie Washington
Bailey Smith
Katie O’Friel
Grace Prosniewski
Wendy Garcia Sigala
Pamela Mullin
Bec Grose
Sondra Solloway
Many users have reported seeing the following message when accessing records in asceND. Please know that the Development IT&S team is aware of the error and is currently working with our partners at UCI to rectify the issue. They have informed us that the issue will be resolved in the next software update.
Until then, you may close the message and continue using the system.
Please join me in congratulating Katie, Casey, and big sister, Holland on the arrival of baby Hannah Elizabeth Edel! Hannah was born on March 5th at 3:15 pm at 6Lbs 5 oz, 20.25 inches. Both mom and baby are doing great!
-Tashana
Dear Colleagues,
I’m happy to share that Angie Palsak has been promoted to an Assistant Program Director on the Development Administration Team. In this role, Angie will join forces with Kristin Schoenfeld, Samantha Checkley, and Roz Palusci in partnering with the ERD’s and SRD’s. With the addition of Angie, a few partnerships are moving to better align the ERD with the SRD and regions who work most closely.
Beginning March 18, the following partnerships will be in place:
Kristin Schoenfeld will work with George West, Tim Kelly, and Nadia Erickson
Samantha Checkley will work with Ryan Brennan, Jason Scarlett, and Shelby Carroll
Roz Palusci will work with Jerry Barca, Ashley Gerard, and Sean Sharpe
Angie Palsak will work with Erin Newkirk, Joe Dietz, and myself.
Angie joined the Development team in December of 2022 as a development coordinator. Angie has been supporting fundraisers and co-leading the efforts to create training modules for new development coordinators. Angie came to Notre Dame with a host of experience after spending time at a financial institution and another higher education institution where she served for eighteen years.
Erin, Joe, and I are eager to begin working with Angie on a daily basis.
Thank you,
Amy
Please join me in welcoming 2 new members to the Friends of Ted & Ned, Cavanaugh Council, and President’s Circle Team as our newest Associate Directors – Lindsay Borden and Annalisa Tombelli!
Lindsay Borden
Lindsay grew up in the Elkhart Community in a philanthropic family, so she has always had a passion for giving back. Having lived in Florida, Colorado, and Illinois, she recently moved back to the area with her family.
Lindsay is a graduate of Indiana University and spent the last eight years focused on her family as she is the proud mom to: Isabel (8), Bruno (5), Augusta (4). Previously, Lindsay was the Regional Manager of Florida at lululemon athletica and ran multiple high-volume stores.
She brings a strong entrepreneurial spirit, interpersonal skills, and a keen ability to build genuine relationships and is enthusiastic to begin this new chapter to help further the mission of Notre Dame. Lindsay’s first day was Wednesday, March 6.
Annalisa Tombelli
A Michigan native, Annalisa has called South Bend home since 2016.
Her love of Notre Dame’s mission began in graduate business admissions for Mendoza College of Business, before specializing in impact storytelling and innovation education at the university’s IDEA Center. Her experience in design thinking and project management led her to develop omnichannel marketing and partnership strategies for alumni, parents, students, fans, and donors as part of Barnes and Noble College’s Notre Dame Retail experience, working closely with University Events and Enterprises, the Alumni Association, Student Enrichment, Athletics, and the Department of Development.
On Saturdays, you’ll find her enjoying the South Bend Farmer’s Market with her husband and Goldendoodle, Pepper, coffee in hand!
We could not be more excited to have Lindsay and Annalisa on the team as they both bring wonderful skills and attributes to their roles. And we are thrilled to have a full FTN/CCPC team once again!
Congratulations, and welcome to Lindsay and Annalisa!
Mary Jane Añón
Dear colleagues,
In light of previous organizational changes, we conducted an assessment of how to best provide professional development opportunities within University Relations and that has led to the difficult decision to discontinue the UR position: Program Manager, Learning & Leadership Development, effective March 7, 2024.
I want to thank Bryan Reaume, who has faithfully served in this position for the past 8 years. Bryan’s commitment to our team and our mission has been evident in everything he accomplished during his tenure, including the launching of our UR CASE internship program, the monthly Learn and Lead sessions, and several cohorts of the Burns Leadership program. I am grateful to Bryan for his service in this role, and wish him well as he continues to serve the University outside of University Relations.
Over the coming months, I will collaborate with the UR Senior Leadership team and partners in NDHR to evaluate the current and future needs for professional development programs within University Relations and develop a long-term strategy in this area. Our people are the most critical component to our success as a division, and our investment in your continued learning and growth is of utmost priority. I welcome your participation and feedback in this process, and will offer times and forums for you to provide this feedback in the near future.
Moving forward, Stephanie Washington, Associate Director of Learning and Leadership Development, will continue to lead the execution of our onboarding efforts, and will report to Adria Logan. Additionally, Adria, Stephanie, and the Talent Acquisition team will provide oversight for the 2024 UR Summer Intern cohort. I am grateful to each of them for being willing to take on these efforts this year.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Brian
UR Family,
Two weeks ago, I shared with you a new YouTube and podcast series called For Good: Stories from Notre Dame that the Storytelling team is producing.
In our latest episode, Ted Barron, the Executive Director of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and Judd and Mary Lou Leighton Director of the Performing Arts, discusses how DPAC develops students, empowers local artists, and showcases world-class performers and programs to put the arts center stage in the Notre Dame experience.
– Brandon Tabor
Many of you have received emails from me about various huddle rooms that you have booked on the third floor of ESC in the coming weeks. I wanted to send a more comprehensive update about these rooms as well as what options exist for small meetings and calls over the next few weeks. The following rooms will be impacted by various furniture swaps just after the dates shown below:
Leahy (offline after February 28th)
Cavanaugh (offline after February 28th)
Badin (offline after February 28th)
3777 (offline after March 8th)
3778 (offline after March 8th)
First-come first-served huddle rooms next to George West’s current office and Anne Overly’s former office (not available after February 28th)
At the upcoming Blueprint, we will be going through an updated floor plan and instructions for booking newly created huddle rooms where the vacated Annual Giving and Prospect Management offices existed. Until then, we ask that you use the following rooms on a first-come, first–served basis for small meetings and calls:
Office #3121, Katie Kerby’s vacated office, will remain available throughout construction
All other offices lining the Annual Giving area have furniture swaps taking place February 29th and March 1st but are available for drop-in meetings/calls starting the week of March 4th
The two huddle rooms near the Family Room in the “Blue Room” area will remain available throughout construction
Cavanaugh Room has furniture swaps taking place February 29th and March 1st but is available for drop-in meetings/calls starting the week of March 4th
Badin Room has furniture swaps taking place February 29th and March 1st but is available for drop-in meetings/calls starting the week of March 4th
The Family Room, when not in use, can be a great place to have an impromptu meeting with a colleague
And then there are still a couple of currently bookable rooms available that are ideal for smaller meetings as well, both of which will remain available throughout construction:
Rockne Room
Holy Cross Room
During this transition period, we understand that finding a space for a small meeting may be more difficult but we appreciate your patience as we work through this. Please reach out with any questions or concerns!
Patty Kokesh
I want to alert you of a texting data issue that impacted several assigned benefactors yesterday. We intended to send a text alerting unassigned, undergraduate alumni of their dropped/missing 2024 football ticket lottery status and the text mistakenly went to certain individuals who do qualify for the 2024 Football Ticket Lottery, some of whom are assigned. I am very disappointed by this because our team should never reach out to assigned benefactors for things of this nature. Our communication with assigned benefactors is primarily restricted to stewardship and engagement based on their level of giving (Giving Society stewardship, etc.).
Everyone who received the text incorrectly also received an apology text 20 minutes later. Our team has been responsive to all inquiries and people have been very understanding, but I wanted to share a list of assigned benefactors who were impacted in case you also wanted to reach out to them.
Here is the list of people who are impacted >
I am really sorry about this issue. Please know how committed I am to ensuring this does not happen again.
-Katie Kerby
Please help us to welcome our newest Development Coordinator, Rebecca “Bec” Grose to Regional Development.
Bec is proud to be an Adam’s High School alumna, a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College and Ross Medical Education Center. For more than ten years, Bec worked as a certified Medical Assistant providing insurance and record keeping support for SBO, South Bend Clinic and Granger Community Medicine before testing her entrepreneurial skills as the owner/operator of Above Only Childcare.
Bec is a native of South Bend. She and her husband, Danny have three adult children and love being grandparents to four grandchildren (soon to be 5!) . Her passions include serving as the leader of the women’s worship group at her church, spending time with family, reading, music/dancing/singing and enjoying the outdoors.
Bec’s first day is Monday, February 26th.
Welcome, Bec!
Deena Chamberlin
Cellular signal strength has been an issue at Eddy Street from day one because the building is a large metal box that blocks signals. Plus, the interior rooms and offices have floor-to-ceiling metal walls which further block the signal.
To improve your cellular calling experience, it is strongly recommended to enable WiFi Calling on your mobile phone. This will allow your phone to utilize the eduroam wireless (and even your home wifi if you have bad cell coverage there) and should help with all calls from your phone. Please use these instructions from the OIT on how to turn on WiFi calling for both iPhone and Android phones.
If you received an email from Development devhelp to upgrade to Windows 11, your action is required! The upgrade can take up to 2 hours so please install the Windows upgrade on your computer at your convenience and a time that will not interfere with your work schedule prior to Friday, March 1, 2024.
If you do not perform this upgrade by Friday, March 1, 2024 the Windows 11 upgrade will automatically be installed when you login to your computer on or after Monday, March, 4, 2024, preventing you from working until it is complete.
If performing the upgrade from home, please be sure you are connected to the VPN!
Dear UR Team,
I wanted to let you know that Sean Sharpe informed Lou, Sara, and the Executive Directors that he will step away from leading the Northwest Team and become a fundraiser in regional development.
In his own words, Sean said, “This decision comes not only with mixed emotions, but with gratitude and excitement; I have truly enjoyed being a part of and leading the Northwest region, and am thankful for the opportunity. I am eternally grateful for the dedication, hard work, and collaboration among our team and the broader UR family. Our ERD/SRD team is the best in higher education, and I am grateful to be a part of it. I am also excited to contribute in a different capacity, as I feel at this time in my journey it is the best use of my skills and experience, and the most effective way for me to serve Our Lady and drive philanthropy for Notre Dame.”
I want to acknowledge Sean for giving everything he had to lead the Northwest Team. I am inspired by his commitment to serve Notre Dame and by the courage it takes to make this call. I have great admiration for both. Sean will remain the leader of the Northwest Team until the next Senior Regional Director is selected.
Though he will be in a new role, we will count on Sean to continue to be a leader in our department. With his energy, excitement and dedication to Notre Dame, I know success will follow for him in this next role.
For the Northwest team, we will begin discussions for that next leader shortly. More details to follow.
In Notre Dame,
Jerry
Dear Colleagues,
For several months, the Storytelling team has been producing a YouTube series called For Good: Stories from Notre Dame. In this series, we take you around campus to offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life under the Golden Dome and the powerful stories that drive Notre Dame to be a force for good in the world.
Episodes drop on select weekdays at giving.nd.edu/stories and the ND Loyal YouTube channel. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. As episodes are released, we distribute them via email to a wide audience as outlined below. We’ll now begin sharing these episodes on the UR Blog.
I encourage you all to subscribe to these channels and share this content with whoever you think might be interested. Have ideas or questions? Please email Lin Wang and Carol de Lucca.
God Bless and Go Irish,
Brandon Tabor
Please join us in welcoming Amy Dame to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC).
A graduate of Illinois State University, Amy obtained her Master’s degree from Loyola University Chicago. She has spent the past four years at Mendoza working with Graduate Students in the MBA program. Amy lives in Granger with her husband and three boys and enjoys being her childrens’ “Uber” driver and watching their various activities, from soccer to hockey to lacrosse and Vex robotics.
Fun fact: Amy lived and worked in Las Vegas for 7 years.
Amy’s first day will be Monday, February 26th.
Angie Dennig and Lori Tinkey
Colleagues,
Please be aware of a recent change to the Storytelling team. As of today, Amber Cerveny is no longer with the University. If you were working with Amber on any projects, please get in touch with me for a project transition plan.
Thank you,
Brandon Tabor
Please note that the Women Owned Business Market mentioned in today’s souNDoff is being held on Monday, March 4th, not the 14th. The corrected blurb will run again next week and read:
Women Owned Business Market
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join South Bend vendors to shop and learn more about local women-owned businesses. The event will take place Monday, March 4, from 3-7PM in the Dahnke Ballroom.
We apologize for any confusion.
Beginning in March 2024, all content from more than 34,000 inactive Google & Box accounts will be deleted. This may affect files shared with you from those accounts.
Google Drive: Find at-risk files now
Everyone will now be able to EASILY search their Google Drive for files at risk of being deleted.
In addition, a red label will be added to all native Google Apps files owned by an account pending deletion per the Account Lifecycle Process.
You can use the new Label field in Advance Search to automatically display a list of all files shared with you that are owned by accounts pending deletion.
I am excited to announce today the promotions of Katie O’Friel and Meghan Walsh to Senior Prospect Management Consultant, joining Senior Consultant Cindy Karpovs in assuming additional responsibilities for some of our global prospect management processes, as well assisting with hiring gaps and new Consultant onboarding.
Meghan has been with the University since 2009, taking on a wide range of responsibilities, most recently in her work developing the Southern region, and serving a critical role as team liaison to the AsceND project.
Katie has been with the team since 2021, and in addition to building a strong pipeline for both the Northwest and Southwest regions, helped advance our Incoming Parents review process and took a significant leadership role in onboarding our newest Consultants.
Katie will continue to lead our Incoming Parent assignment process, while Meghan assumes UR Exec and ERD portfolio management responsibilities, all while continuing their work with the Northwest and Southern regions, respectively. Cindy, as part of this redefined role, will take on greater responsibility for training and documentation across all Consultant processes.
Please join me in congratulating Katie and Meghan, and thanking all three of our Senior Consultants for their leadership!
Sincerely,
Jonathan Retartha
UR Family,
Please join me in welcoming Carol de Lucca to the Storytelling and Engagement team as our Creative Project Manager. In this role, Carol will use a blend of her creative and tactical skills to drive and inform our projects in collaboration with partners across the University.
Before Notre Dame, Carol was the Senior Graphic Designer at Zimmer Design—an award-winning design studio—where she developed premium design and art direction and managed projects with the firm’s clients.
Carol is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and a graduate of the University of Louisville. Carol’s husband, Joao, is an assistant swim coach at Notre Dame and a former Olympic swimmer for Brazil. Carol and Joao are the proud parents of two children and a dog: Kira (4), Nina (8 months), and Lua (doggy).
Carol’s first day will be Friday, March 1st.
-Brandon Tabor
Hearty congratulations to Josh and Mary Flynt, who welcomed new baby Paul Francis Flynt on Sunday, February 11th. Mama and baby are doing great. Josh and big sister Norah are thrilled as well!
Thanks!
Joe Dietz
Congratulations to Rachel and Greg Schaefer and big sister, Caroline, on their new arrival! They welcomed Audrey Kathryn Schaefer into the world on Friday afternoon (2.16.24). From Rachel — they are overjoyed and a little under-slept!
-Patty Kokesh
The IT&S team will be out of the office on Friday, Feb 16 and Monday, Feb 19. In the event of any urgent issue, please contact Carleen Quinlan.
Dear Colleagues,
The first spring renewal mailing (renew #1) dropped in mailboxes Friday, February 9, 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 11,000 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
Colleagues,
Please join the Leadership Events and Internal Engagment teams in offering your prayers and condolences to our friend and colleague Blake Rodman. Blake’s father passed away unexpectedly this week. Services are still pending.
Geni Holmes and Lana Taylor
Colleagues,
We wanted to share an update related to parking at the Eddy Street office. Beginning on Monday, February 12. 2024, the City of South Bend will be monitoring parking around the Eddy Street Commons using an LPR (License Plate Recognition) system.
Any parking violations (exceeding posted time limits, blocking entrances, etc) will result in a ticket sent to the license plate owner. The tickets will be mailed to the address registered to the license plate.
For more information related to parking at Eddy Street, please refer to the guideline document. If you have any questions, please contact me or Laura Waltz.
UR Family,
Please join me in welcoming Justin Zimmerman to the Storytelling and Engagement team as our Director of Visual Storytelling. In this new role, Justin will provide leadership, creative direction, and strategy for all aspects of the design and video work we do in the Department of Development.
Prior to this role, Justin served for 10 years as Senior Graphic Designer for ND Creative, formerly MarComm, where he provided creative direction for University-level projects, such as onmessage.nd.edu, the HERE campaign, Notre Dame Football ticket packages, and more.
Justin is a graduate of Central Michigan University and the proud father of three children: Ryann (8), Tatum (5), and Kobe (3).
Justin’s first day will be Monday, February 12th.
-Brandon Tabor
Review these newly released professional development opportunities, including direct links that make registration easy. Courses include core programs (those the University/UR wants all colleagues to complete) like Better Conversations Every Day and Living Notre Dame Values, specialized offerings for people-leaders like ND Essentials for Managing People, and new programs like Inclusive Leadership and Managing Up.
-Learning and Leadership Development Team
Please join the Stewardship & Donor Relations team in offering your prayers and condolences to our friend and colleague Rosie McDowell, Financial Aid Stewardship Program Director. Rosie’s much-beloved father, Terry Riordan, Sr., passed away unexpectedly last week. Visitation and services will take place in South Bend on Friday, Feb. 9th and Saturday, Feb. 10th.
Obituary for Terry Riordan, Sr.
Cristi Ganyard
Dear colleagues,
I write to share the news that Katie Eckrich has made the decision to leave Notre Dame. Her last day with the University was February 1.
Katie has been a valued member of the Northwest team during her 4+ years of service to Notre Dame, engaging benefactors throughout Northern CA and Reno and bringing those constituents closer to the University. We are grateful for her service in advancing the mission of Notre Dame.
Gratefully,
Sean
Today, I have the bittersweet task of sharing the retirement of our good friend and colleague, Chris DeTrempe, who has been an integral part of Notre Dame for the past 18 years.
Chris has been a dedicated member of the Gift Planning team for 15 of those years, contributing significantly to advancing the University’s mission and building lasting relationships with those we serve. Beyond his professional achievements, Chris is known for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to share his expertise with others. He is a beloved member of our team.
As Chris embarks on this next chapter in his life with Corrine, he will be taking on a new role as the Vice President of Development for the March for Life organization, with plans to move to Florida in the coming year. His last day in office will be February 16th.
Please join me in thanking Chris for his faithful dedication to our team and benefactors.
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Patty Herrity on her promotion to the Sr. Director of Gift and Data Management effective February 1.
Patty has been a longstanding member of the Gift Management team, serving in a variety of capacities including leading the first ever data integrity team, and, most recently, overseeing the gift operations team. She has been an integral part of our gift management operations, always pushing the team to try new things, improving our processes, and bringing levity to our team meetings. Patty, who is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame, has been at the University for 19 years and a member of the development team for 13 years.
Reporting directly to Patty in her new role will be Meg Buysse (focusing on asceND, pledge communications, and ongoing process improvement projects), Jessica Witous (leader of gift processing and biographical updates), Alyssa Strbjak (leader of gift management communications) and the Audit and Compliance Program Director (formerly held by Colleen Bailey-Knapke prior to her transition to the Gift Planning team). The posting for the Audit and Compliance Program Director will be posted in the coming days. If you have anyone you know of who may be interested in this leadership role, please contact Beth Graybill or Patty Herrity.
In Notre Dame,
Amy Schell
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in February! We hope this new year brings you lots of love!
2/2—Kim Biagini
2/3—Shelby Carroll
2/3—Katie Sphor
2/3—Alyssa Strbjak
2/4—Becky Kincaid
2/8—Davida Kozlowski
2/9—Steven Asiala
2/9—Shinnell Lee
2/10—Cat Edmonds
2/10—Jessica Reasons
2/10—Chris Russell
2/12—Aaron Wall
2/13—Christa LeeVan
2/16—Matt Abernathy
2/17—Allie Griffith
2/20—Riley Koval
2/21—Ashley Bennett
2/21—Ashley Moeller
2/21—Kara Primmer
2/23—Heather Moriconi
2/23—Anu Osinubi
2/24—Shannon Longo
2/24—Hannah Thompson
2/25—Stephanie Mead
2/27—Hilary Ott
2/27—Amy Schell
2/29—Bill Kempf
Team,
I’m thrilled to share with you that we have hired Caitlin Kleinsmith as Dolly’s Senior Coordinator. She will begin with us on February 12. Caitlin comes to us from Meridian Title Corp. and her career includes experience in customer service, accounting, planning, and administrative processes.
She’s married to Bruno Martinsky has a seven-year-old stepson Caden, and a miniature poodle named Bentley. They reside in South Bend.
Please join me in welcoming Caitlin.
Thanks,
Mark Witucki
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Vahid Sadrzadeh will be leaving Notre Dame to pursue new opportunities that will allow him to spend more time with his family, including his father in California who is battling Parkinson’s. His last day with the University will be next Friday, February 2nd.
Vahid has been a valued member of the NY Metro team in his nearly three years of service to the University. During his time with Development, he has brought a number of benefactors to closer engagement with the University, and we are grateful for all he has done to advance the mission of Notre Dame.
Please join me in thanking Vahid and wishing him well in his future endeavors.
All the best,
Joe
With almost two weeks of gift processing under our belts, the Gift and Data Management team will be using Friday, January 26th as an opportunity to assess lessons learned, work on individual backlog items, and ensure processes implemented will be sustainable as we ramp up for fundraising initiatives coming in the next few weeks. We will not be processing gifts or pledges on Friday but will have coverage of our 1-5150 phone line and givegift@nd.edu email. We will return to our regular processing on Monday January 29th.
Dear Colleagues,
Yesterday, we started sending our 2023 Giving Statements electronically. The initial send was a subset of the overall population of 22,000+, which was comprised of payroll deduction donors, ND DAF donors, and a small sampling of donors that give through multiple pipelines (ie. stock gifts, IRAs, etc.)
The subject line is 2023 Charitable Giving Tax Statement: University of Notre Dame, and the sender was the University of Notre Dame using the givegift@nd.edu.
We anticipate all electronic copies to be sent by EOD today, January 23. All hard copies will be sent before Wednesday, January 31.
If your benefactors have questions, please encourage them to search by the subject line, sender, and/or send date (1/22 and 1/23).
FAQs and other pertinent information regarding 2023 cumulative giving letters can be found here.
Thank you,
Alyssa Strbjak
Please join me in welcoming Michael Stark to the ND Development team as a Regional Director on the Northwest Team! Michael’s first day will be Monday, January 22.
Michael is a 2009 Notre Dame alumni from the Mendoza College of Business, where he earned a BBA in Marketing. That wasn’t enough for Michael, so he later went on to earn his J.D. and M.B.A. from Loyola University Chicago; remarkably, he completed law school during the day while completing his MBA work at night in 3 years. In doing this, Michael pioneered Loyola’s MBA/JD program. Michael has worked extensively with not-for-profits and tech startups with a particular focus on social impact. In his career as a fundraiser, entrepreneur, investor, and community leader, Michael has championed creative people, ideas, and organizations with the potential for transformative impact globally.
Michael grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago, a 3rd generation Notre Dame alumni on both sides of his family! Michael’s family was one of the first to adopt a child from China when it opened up the West and subsequently took in 50+ foster children from all over the world. Through this experience, he has learned that everyone has a story to tell and something to contribute. Michael is grateful for what Notre Dame has meant to his family and the presence the University has been in his life.
Outside of work and family, Michael’s hobbies and interests include traveling, reading, basketball, legos, art, podcasts, and public speaking. He is, most importantly, a dedicated father to Stella (5) and Jude (2.5).
Please join me in welcoming Michael to the team!
Sean
Welcome, Abi Batkoff!
I would like to welcome our newest regional director, Abigayle “Abi” Batkoff, to the SouthBest team. Abi is a Double Domer, graduating with her BS in Science-Business and Theology minor in 2021 and her MBA in 2022 with a concentration in Business Analytics. While on campus, she was the captain of the Notre Dame Cheerleading team. Since graduating, Abi has worked at FTI Consulting as a Healthcare Consultant in Chicago, where she has worked on revenue cycle management and integration management projects. Abi’s first day will be Monday, January 22, and will be working with families in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Please join me in welcoming Abi, her fiance, Charles, and her dog, Lulu, back to Notre Dame!
Best,
Shelby
Please join me in welcoming Morgan Anthony, who will serve as a Regional Director of Development on the Southern team! Her first day will be Monday, January 22nd.
Prior to her arrival at Notre Dame, Morgan served as a Senior Marketing Manager at The Giving Block, a Shift4 company, where she worked to attract younger generations of donors through digital-first giving vehicles. In this position, she had the privilege of working closely with major nonprofit organizations such as Save the Children, Riley’s Children Hospital, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As a former “Riley kid” herself, she found this experience particularly impactful. Prior to that, she held marketing manager and creative strategist roles in New York City, working for agencies such as The Ricciardi Group and TH Experiential. These experiences sharpened her skills in strategic campaign execution and large-scale event production.
Over the weekends and in her spare time, she built and operated a wedding coordination and consultation company and pursued other creative interests such as acting and stand-up comedy. She began her career at Time Inc., working for HEALTH and Cooking Light magazines on their integrated marketing team.
Morgan is an alum of Saint Mary’s College class of 2015, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and met her now-husband, Paul Anthony (ND 15′), at the ND vs. USC football game. They were married in August of 2023 and are proud residents of downtown South Bend.
Feel free to reach out to Morgan (MorganAnthony@nd.edu) and welcome her to the team!
Thanks,
Tim
UR Friends and Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Emily Naff’s last day with the University was January 2, 2024. She has decided to focus on her young family at this time.
We are grateful for Emily’s contributions to the DC team, and we wish her all the best in this next chapter of her life. She will always be a member of the Notre Dame Family!
All the best,
Anita Sareen & the DC Team
Please note that due to the construction happening on the 2nd floor of the ESC offices, the elevators are significantly delayed to the 1st floor. Kite is aware of the situation and is periodically resetting the elevators. If you are unable to wait for the elevator, please be advised to take the stairs or to take the Investment Office elevator to the 4th floor, where you can then either take the elevator down to the 3rd floor or use the stairs. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Dear UR Family,
It is with bittersweet emotion that I announce the departure of Kat Gardner from the University of Notre Dame.
Kat has been offered an incredible opportunity to serve as the Development Director for the Stanley Clark School in South Bend. She looks forward to leveraging her experience to build a program, contribute to the community, and actively participate in her son’s school and education.
Over the past 8 years, Kat has played a crucial role in University Relations, previously contributing to the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. In March 2023, she transitioned to Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving, where, in her first 9 months, she successfully raised over $1.9 million in unrestricted cash revenue and closed four leadership gifts (totaling $800,000 in production).
Kat’s determination, leadership, hard work, and wisdom have significantly enriched our collaborative efforts, and her presence will be missed.
Join me in extending the warmest wishes to Kat for joy and success in her exciting new chapter.
In Kindness,
Indi J
I am delighted to share that proud parents Tom Scrace and Sarah Carruthers welcomed baby boy John Bessette Scrace on January 7. Weighing in at 7lbs 13oz, John is settling in well at home with his new dog besties. Congrats to the wonderful family!
– Amanda Retartha
As a reminder, today, starting at 5:00 pm crmND access will no longer be available and the Advance system and BEAT will become available as READ ONLY. No gift processing or data inputs (ie contact updates, proposals, contact reports, BEAT Ticket Requests, etc.) will be allowed during the data conversion.
The asceND team will perform a variety of planned activities through 8:00 am (ET) Tuesday, January 16 to migrate and deploy the new Salesforce asceND Platform. If you are connected to the Advance system at 5:00, your session will automatically be terminated, and you will need to log back in if needed to access information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our departmental IT support team.
Please join me in welcoming Lauren Wertz to the Friends of Ted & Ned, Cavanaugh Council, and President’s Circle Team as the newest Associate Director! Lauren received her bachelor’s and master’s in social work and spent many years as a case manager and supervisor with child services in St. Joe County. Most recently, Lauren served as the Director of Programs for Nurses Inspire Nurses, a vibrant community platform and e-commerce hub focused on cultivating a sense of belonging and empowerment within the nursing community. Lauren lives here in South Bend with her husband, and in her free time, she enjoys staying active (thanks to her Peloton), is an avid reader, and is a lover of plants. Fun fact: she has over 30 houseplants in her home!
With her wide array of skills and experience, we are very excited to have her as part of the FTN/CCPC team! Lauren’s first day was Monday, January 8. Congratulations and welcome, Lauren!
Mary Jane Añón
The Gift and Data Management office will be closed this Friday, January 12. givegift@nd.edu will be monitored for donor emails and calls.
Thank you,
Amy Schell
South Bend is in desperate need of blood this January. The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th from 11am to 4pm at the IDEA Center. Please “Walk the Walk” and consider being a blood donor to meet our area’s needs.
The Office of Gift Planning will be closed this Friday, January 12, in recognition of our team’s work during the year end.
Thank you,
TJ Pillari
Please extend a warm welcome to our new Science Academic Advancement Director, Steve Asiala! Some of you may know Steve from his most recent position at the IDEA Center, where he served as the Assistant Director for Research Engagement, and we are so excited to welcome him to Development. Steve received his B.S. in Chemistry from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He then received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Notre Dame. His experience ranges from partnering with faculty and the Academy to driving engagement with the Industrial Biotechnology sector across Scotland, which will serve him in the AAD role. Ask him about his time as a postdoc in Scotland!
As the Science AAD, Steve will be responsible for driving philanthropy to the College of Science, working closely with William K. Warren Foundation Dean and Professor of Mathematical and Quantitative Biology, Santiago Schnell. This position has been vacant since October 2023, so we are excited that Steve’s first day in Development will be Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He will be starting right as Advisory Council Membership preparation and review begins, so he will be spending lots of time at Main Building the first couple weeks. You will get a chance to hear from him during the Winter Spectacular in the Science immersion and meet him throughout the Annual Planning Day.
We are thrilled to have Steve join the team!!!
KO
At 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 10, crmND will no longer be available as part of the transition to asceND and the Advance system and BEAT will become READ ONLY.
The data conversion to asceND will begin at that time and we expect asceND will be operable on Tuesday, January 16. No gift processing or data inputs (ie contact updates, proposals, contact reports, etc.) will be allowed during the data conversion.
The data mart will be frozen and available on 1/11 for reporting with data processed through 1/10.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our departmental IT support team.
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in January! We hope this new year brings you joy!
1/2—Koby Keck
1/3—Andrea Swanagan
1/4—Molly Cosby
1/5—Nancy Cole
1/6—Elicia Dennis
1/6—Dylan Reed
1/7—Drew Buscareno
1/9—Kate Brown
1/11—Colleen Bailey-Knapke
1/11—Stu Fortener
1/12—James Riley
1/13—Laura Walker
1/16—Tracey Cantwell
1/17—Matt Frazier
1/19—Jeff Fersch
1/21—Matt McVeigh
1/21—Michael Stark
1/23—Nadia Erickson
1/24—Suzanne DeGuillo
1/24—Melissa Lechlitner-Lewis
1/24—Katie Leigh
1/25—Kelly Courington
1/25—Lou Nanni
1/26—Chris Baguer
1/26—Joanne Norell
1/30—Geoff Stookey
1/31—Bryan Reaume
2024 Endowment Update
Please join us Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET, for the 2024 Notre Dame Endowment Update. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question-and-answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team. Invitations to CRT and DAF benefactors will be sent in January.
Badin Guild Naples Cocktail Reception
The annual cocktail reception in Naples, Florida, will be hosted on Thursday, February 29, 2024. from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Club at Mediterra. This event is graciously hosted by Chris and Megan Fereday. Invitations for this event will be sent in late January. If you have planned giving prospects that will be in the Naples area at that time that you would like to invite, please contact Laura Walker.
Badin Guild Mass of Thanksgiving
On Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., Father John Jenkins will remember the intentions in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Intentions may be submitted here by Sunday, March 10, 2024. We encourage you to join us in person for this Mass.
Badin Guild Cocktail Reception at Reunion 2024
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Badin Guild will host a cocktail reception during Reunion 2024. Invitations for this event will be sent in April.
Please contact Laura Walker with any questions regarding these Badin Guild events.
We are delighted to announce that Blake Rodman and Josey Kronewitter are joining the Leadership Event team as Associate Directors. Blake will support Internal Engagement events, while Josey will work with the academy to support their council events and meetings.
Blake will start on December 18, and Josey will begin on December 20. Both of them are transferring from other University Enterprise and Events teams and are exceptional event managers with extensive experience. They are excited to collaborate with the team and contribute to the success of future events.
Please join us in welcoming Blake and Josey to the team!
Ashley Bennett
Sr. Director of Leadership Events
It is my pleasure to announce Samantha Alcantara as our new Development Coordinator, Membership Experiences, on the Annual Giving team! In her new role, Samantha will respond to all inbound communications from our Giving Society members and other alumni, parents, and friends. Samantha will also assist with other projects, with a focus on stewardship, member renewal, and Giving Society events. Samantha has been with the team since October and has brought incredible energy and joy to the team and our donors that we know will continue!
Please join me in congratulating Samantha!
Conor Montijo
Dear Colleagues,
We hope this message finds you well. We want to take this opportunity to share significant news regarding our colleague, Darrell Paulsen, who will be retiring from his role in development after 13 years within our department and a remarkable 26 years of service to the University.
As a Regional Director of Development, Darrell leaves behind a legacy of achievement, having raised nearly $51M in production and over $5M in unrestricted cash gifts for the University since the start of the Boldly campaign.
His contributions extend beyond financial milestones; Darrell’s mentorship, genuine relationships with benefactors, colleagues, and partners, and unwavering commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s University have left an indelible mark.
In recognition of Darrell’s career, we plan to celebrate his retirement before the end of the calendar year, with more details to follow.
Please join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude to Darrell and his wife, Melissa, for their dedication and service to the University. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
Warmest regards,
The East Team
Dear Colleagues,
Please continue to use the 2023 Year-End Memo in the upcoming weeks! Page Three is a great quick reference guide for important information. The final pages are the wire instructions and the DTC information (gifting of securities).
Gift Questions at Year End: When you have questions regarding whether a gift has arrived or simply need to alert the team about an incoming gift, please utilize the Gift form. The Gift and Data Management team will update you when these gifts have been received.
PC/CC Gifts: New this year, we ask that you keep CCPC gifts off the above intake form. Instead, please make sure that you have shared your anticipated CCPC gifts with Mary Jane Anon (manon@nd.edu) and her team.
Postal Mail sent directly to Grace Hall/ 405 Mail Building: The Gift and Data Management team will physically pick up USPS, FedEx, and UPS mail from the Hammes Mowbray Hall (the Post Office) daily from December 26 through December 29.
Thank you,
Alyssa
In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research, Innovation, and Strategy, the Development Office is undertaking a significant effort to implement recommendations and action plans for how we can advance collaboration across the division and the University in stewarding our donors through the For Good initiative and beyond. Caitlin Olivier and Andrew Frye are serving as co-project leads for this effort, and will be reaching out to many members of the Development team in the months to come to participate. Your input and participation are critical to helping us ensure that the stewardship of our benefactors remains unsurpassed. If you have any questions, or want to know how you can become more involved, please reach out to Caitlin or Andrew, or any of us as steering committee members. Many thanks in advance for your participation in this important effort!
Brian Diss, Katherine Lane, and Brandon Tabor
I am excited to welcome Caitlyn Clinton to the Academic Advancement team!
Starting December 18, she will serve as the inaugural Associate Academic Advancement Director supporting the Institute for Educational Initiatives / Alliance for Catholic Education, Notre Dame International, and the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. She will also provide secondary support for fundraising efforts benefiting Financial Aid and Student Affairs.
In her more than 2 years working for Development – first as the director of ND Listens and, more recently, as a Leadership Annual Giving associate director – Caitlyn has distinguished herself with her passion for Notre Dame and her commitment to her colleagues.
I am extremely excited that she will bring her many talents to bear in this new role!
Please join me in extending your congratulations to Caitlyn!
Matt Gelchion
Dear Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Darrell Paulsen’s mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Paulsen on December 5th, 2023.
Let us come together and extend our condolences to Darrell and his family, and continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The obituary and arrangements are as follows:
https://brittonfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/5338903/Paulsen-Elizabeth/index.php
Thank you once again for your prayers and support.
With gratitude,
The East Team
Dear Staff,
I am writing to let you know that our friend and colleague Brigid Jackson has accepted a new full-time 40-hour position in Campus Dining as the Campus Dining Executive Associate. In her new role, she will help the employees of Campus Dining units at Notre Dame and St. Mary’s College achieve their strategic goals, create a positive dining experience, and sustain a welcoming internal culture.
It has been a pleasure working with Brigid throughout her time here at the Alumni Association. Brigid started on our Reunion Welcome team. Worked various on-call positions and eventually became our Customer Service Representative. Brigid’s last day at the Alumni Association will be Thursday, December 21. Please join me in thanking Brigid for all that she has helped with during her time here and congratulating her on her new position.
-Amanda McKee
Included in your planning for the upcoming holiday break, please ensure that your department’s requests for pre-break payments are forwarded timely for processing. During this high volume time, we ask that all requests for vendor payments, employee reimbursements, etc. be forwarded as soon as possible.
We will make every effort to generate pre-break payments for all requests received by the end of day on Monday, December 18. Requests for payment received after that time may not be processed until after break as our efforts will be focused on those received by the deadline. Please allow additional time for us to process requests for new or international payees due to potential tax or other compliance issues that may arise.
Please make faculty, staff, or others who submit payment requests for your area, aware of this timing. Also, please consider using your Procurement Card for eligible, small dollar transactions.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your requests during this time, please contact us. If you have an emergency payment situation that may arise during the break, please notify us at acctpay@nd.edu which will be monitored.
On a personal note, I will be retiring at the end of December. It has been wonderful working with all of you over the past 21 years. Take care!
From all of us in Accounts Payable, Happy Holidays!
Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager
University of Notre Dame
Protect Your Collaborative Content in Google & Box
Attend an information session to understand the changes occurring with the Google and Box accounts of those who left the University and why this has an impact on you!
In these informative sessions, you will gain insights to:
Also included will be a short demonstration on how to:
We strongly encourage you to sign up for one of the zoom sessions listed below.
Please be aware that the Google & Box Information Sessions will not be available from December 20, 2023, to January 5, 2024. Additional information sessions coming in January 2024.
Team,
It is with mixed emotions that I write to share news that Anne Overly will soon depart University Relations to serve as Senior Advisor to Shannon Cullinan, Executive Vice President. Anne has been an incredibly valuable member of the Development team since she joined us from Pearson in 2017. She first served as a Regional Director covering families in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, then as the Senior Director for the South Region, and most recently as Executive Regional Director, providing administrative oversight for the South and Southwest Regions, in addition to the University’s Hesburgh Women of Impact initiative. She leaves our Development team in a stronger position than when she arrived, and while we will miss her positivity, commitment to excellence, and devotion to our mission, we know all these characteristics will serve her, and Notre Dame, exceptionally well in her new position.
To ensure the most successful calendar year-end possible, Anne will transition to her new role effective January 15, 2024. Additionally, given that we are only a few months into our new organizational structure within Regional Development, we will pause to reexamine our operations during this most critical period of our annual cycle and will determine how best to move forward in the weeks ahead.
In the interim, please join me in thanking Anne for her contributions to Development and wishing her well in her new role. She’s become a dear friend to many of us, and we know that friendship will endure.
Sara
I am excited to share that Christina Edmonds is joining the For Good Administration team as a Program Director beginning on Monday, December 4th! Christina will be taking over the day-to-day management of Highspot and also leading various marketing and communications projects for the For Good team. She will be based out of the Eddy Street office.
Christina is a 2016 Notre Dame graduate with majors in Marketing and Graphic Design, as well as minors in Studio Art and Art History. She is joining us from Tire Rack, where she worked as a Print Designer, and also has extensive experience completing freelance graphic design and marketing projects for a variety of clients.
Please join me in welcoming Christina!
Jessica Dennis
I am excited to announce Kate Brown as the new Associate Director, Sorin Society, focusing on our Gold and 175 levels. In this new role Kate will elevate the membership experience and stewardship for our top giving levels to grow membership at these levels. Kate’s previous experience engaging with partners and Sorin members while leading our Giving Society events will be invaluable in this role. We are excited for Kate to bring her creativity, collaborative spirit, and drive to the Sorin Society! Please join me in congratulating Kate!
Conor Montijo
Today is #GivingTuesday! Join the Notre Dame Family today, November 28, for a global day of generosity and collective impact. Global philanthropy is one of the most important ways of affecting positive change in the world. As Notre Dame’s mission is to be one of the most powerful means of doing good in the world, we are ecstatic to join the rest of the world on #GivingTuesday.
All unrestricted $35 gifts or more will unlock a $50 match in celebration of this momentous occasion.
Please share our #GivingTuesday campaign with your family and friends by sharing our NDLoyal social media pages or by sharing our giving page directly.
Also, for any Giving Society member who renews their gift today, we’ll send them an exclusive Notre Dame apron!
For any questions regarding #GivingTuesday, please contact Dezha Moore (dmoore23@nd.edu) or Meredith Sharwarko (msharwar@nd.edu).
Dear Colleagues,
On Thursday, November 23, 2023, Badin Guild members will receive an email sharing the Fiscal Year 2023 Badin Guild Impact Report. If you have a benefactor in your portfolio who is a Badin Guild member and would like to be featured in our next report or in the Badin Guild newsletter, please contact Laura Walker. This is a great stewardship opportunity!
Are you or someone you know looking to take the next step in a creative career? Check out the newly posted Director of Visual Storytelling role. This position will be responsible for leading the strategy on all aspects of visual storytelling in a manner that resonates with our audiences, aligns with the University’s mission and values, and drives ambitious revenue goals. If you’re interested in applying or learning more, check out the posting here.
Colleagues,
On Wednesday, November 15, the access scanners at Eddy Street will be upgraded by ND Maintenance. Since the card scanners will be offline to facilitate this transition, please note:
If you have any questions or need anything else, please contact Laura Waltz (lwaltz@nd.edu) or Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu).
We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the Gammage family! Baby Xavier Robert Gammage made a grand entrance into the world on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, bringing immense joy and love to parents, Austin and Katrina, and siblings, Kyra and Oakley. Weighing in at 9lbs 8oz, this little one is already stealing our hearts.
Please join us in welcoming baby Xavier and showering the family with congratulations and warmest wishes!
– UR Family
Friends,
I am very pleased to share that Colleen Bailey-Knapke has been hired to succeed RaeLee Rea as Senior Director of Gift Planning Strategic Operations, to begin on Monday, November 13.
Colleen earned her BBA in Accountancy from Notre Dame in 2013 and returned to the University in 2018. Since that time Colleen has been a standout member of the Gift Management team, most recently serving as Audit and Compliance Program Director where her responsibilities included ensuring the accuracy of gift data, serving as subject-matter expert on regulatory sanctions, and liaising with the University’s Controller’s Office, Tax Department and our Gift Planning team.
Following her graduation from Notre Dame and prior to returning to the University in 2018, Colleen served as a Senior Associate at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, as an independent consultant where she partnered with clients to design and implement accounting systems, and as Controller for Holy Cross Services.
In her role as Senior Director, Colleen will lead the Gift Planning Strategic Operations team and maintain oversight of the University’s Donor Advised Fund, Charitable Remainder Trust, and Charitable Gift Annuity programs, as well as the administration of realized trust and estate gifts. Her abilities and experience in the design and implementation of continuous process improvements will be a boon to the Gift Planning team, to the continued growth of our DAF and CRT programs, and to the benefactors we serve.
Please join me in congratulating Colleen on this new role!
-TJ
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in November! We’re so thankful to have you as teammates!
11/1—Sid Corrigan
11/1—Sean Cuneo
11/2—Ling Sun
11/3—Paul Hernandez
11/4—Tom Molnar
11/7—Beth Pritchard
11/7—Mike Sullivan
11/8—Michelle Joyce
11/9—Lupe Gomez
11/9—Daria Kapinos
11/10—Ernestine Gardner
11/10—Jennifer Witucki
11/11—Sarah Forner
11/12—RaeLee Rea
11/13—Sean Sharpe
11/14—Shannon Forry
11/14—Kristen Nevill
11/15—Mitch Dansky
11/15—Laura Waltz
11/17—Jim Furlong
11/17—Sara Liebscher
11/20—Sara Kassen
11/23—Debra de St. Jean
11/23—Kelly Kalisak
11/23—Jennifer Odell
11/24—Susan Morse
11/27—Vahid Sadrzadeh
11/30—Ken Camm
11/30—Angel Hess
Please join me in congratulating Kat and Wills Gardner on the birth of Parker Flynn Gardner. Parker entered the world on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 1:38 pm, weighing 6lbs, 8 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Welcome to the world, Parker!
– UR Family
Greetings UR!
It is my pleasure to welcome Jen Odell to the Southern Team as a Regional Director of Development! Jen’s first day on our team will be Wednesday, November 1st, and she will be serving donors in the Austin/San Antonio area.
Jen is no stranger to our UR team, having served on the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle Team since 2018, most recently leading the Friends of Ted and Ned Recognition Society to great success. We’re incredibly grateful to welcome her hard work and expertise to our team!
Please join me in welcoming Jen!
Tim Kelly
Kite is asking each tenant group to provide a quick reminder to staff about the loading/unloading area on the ground floor:
If there are any questions, please reach out to Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu).
Colleagues,
Over the past year, we have been gathering feedback from Development colleagues and on-campus leaders and partners on Academic Advancement. While we heard how critical the role of the AAD is to our fundraising efforts, we also heard that the current flat organizational structure of the AAD team has not scaled to match the growth of the field, to foster a talent pipeline, or to serve the units with For Good priorities strategically.
In response to this feedback, we are excited to share a new AAD organizational structure to better serve the fundraising field and our overall Development goals, helping us drive philanthropy to the Colleges, Schools, Divisions, and units.
Effective November 1st, this new organizational structure will include three “verticals”, grouped thematically, led by a newly-created Senior Associate Director role. Each vertical will benefit from a new Assistant/Associate AAD who will maintain a small portfolio while supporting the efforts of the AADs in the vertical. We will be utilizing the proven Graduate Fellow model to support the groups, as well.
We are excited to share the promotion of Ellen Kirol and Matt Gelchion to the role of Senior Associate Director. Ellen has served as Academic Advancement Director for Arts & Letters since 2021, working closely with Dean Sarah Mustillo to launch several College priorities, including the efforts on mental health. Prior to this role, she worked across a variety of roles on Annual Giving, focused on alumni giving and crowdfunding efforts. In his role as AAD for Financial Aid and Student Life, Matt successfully collaborated with 87 different fundraisers to close gifts. A proud co-captain with Ellen of #TeamMentalHealth, he has helped Student Affairs already raise more than double the funds for the purpose of student mental health and wellness in For Good than were raised in the entirety of Boldly.
We will be posting the new roles of Assistant/Associate AAD (commensurate with experience) shortly and look forward to conversations about these three roles. We are currently hiring for the open Senior AAD role, which will serve as the newly-created Senior Associate Director – posting to be out soon.
Finally, please know of our tremendous gratitude for your candid feedback and awesome partnership as we work together For Good!
Gratefully,
Michelle and Katy
Please join me in welcoming Paul Hernandez to the Northwest team! Paul will serve Notre Dame as a Tier 2 fundraiser working with alumni, parents and friends in the Bay Area.
Paul graduated from the University of Saint Francis in 2015 where he majored in Communication and Public Relations. In 2018 Paul received his Masters in Education. As if those degrees weren’t enough, Paul is currently pursuing his EMNA here at Notre Dame. While an undergrad at Saint Francis, Paul ran Cross Country and Track for 4 years (ask him about his epic marathon story).
Paul joined us at Notre Dame in 2018 as a member of the Mendoza admissions team within the Graduate Business programs. Paul also worked in the Career Center as an Employer Engagement Manager before joining us in University Relations, where he has served as a Leadership Annual Giving associate director since 2022.
Paul and his wife Kelly have 3 children; Niko, Sam and Jack.
We are thrilled to have Paul continue his Notre Dame journey as part of the Northwest fundraising team!
Sean Sharpe
Those who participated in the UR Family Holiday Photos by the Grotto and in front of the Dome last Monday, October 16th, can find and download their photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zcJdbk8_rwMVS-FFp3cM8Jq2uRmXtonT?usp=sharing
Special thanks to Brad Goff for sharing his time and photography skills with us!
We hope you will all join us this Wednesday, October 25th from 3-4PM in the ESC Family Room for our next ND Shares session, “You Are Not Alone: Mental Health Journeys.” If you have a question you’d like to ask our panelists, please feel free to submit it anonymously here:
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks this Thursday, October 26th, please fill out this form. Michelle Joyce will be leading the walk from Main Building at 12:00PM. 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!
Dear Colleagues,
The third fall renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, October 20 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 20,000 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 thrilled to share that Conor Montijo will be stepping into the position of Director of Annual Giving, effective October 25th. We are thrilled that his creativity, prior Annual Giving experience, and immense dedication to the mission of Notre Dame will be expressed in new ways. In this role, Conor will oversee several critical areas including the Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, O’Hara Society, and Giving Society events and stewardship.
Conor is a 2015 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s in Marketing and a Certification in International Business. Conor first started working at the University with Athletics leading various marketing initiatives and student engagement efforts. In 2017, Conor shifted to work with the Marketing and Operations team within Annual Giving. One year later, he was promoted to oversee the Sorin Society. He additionally stepped up to grow unrestricted fundraising for the Law and Business schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and University hiring freeze. For the last two years, Conor has worked with Institutional Innovation leading various projects for the University. We’re thrilled that Conor’s prior experience at the University and within Annual Giving will elevate the work of our Giving Societies team.
Congratulations, Conor!
Katie Kerby
Dear Colleagues,
Please help us welcome Shinnell Lee to the DC Team as a Development Coordinator (DC). Shinnell holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from IUSB and a Master’s degree in Human Services from Capella University. Her extensive administrative background is in customer support, social services, education, and mental health services. Shinnell’s most recent position was in the PHM School District, where she served as a Youth Development Specialist.
A resident of Granger, Shinnell has been married to Shawn for 18 years and they have two wonderful children, ages 14 and 11. Her hobbies include helping in church, traveling, cheering at sports events, and binge-watching the Golden Girls.
Welcome to UR, Shinnell!
Angie Dennig & the DC Team
Storytelling & Engagement is excited to welcome Brandon Kole to our team on Monday, October 16! Brandon comes to us from WSBT-TV where he was a primetime newscast director for the past five years. There, he led a production team, directed and edited newscasts, and worked with producers to inform the community. Brandon is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington’s prestigious Media School. His background in copywriting and screenwriting, and experience in deadline-driven production, will make him a critical partner in Storytelling and across Development. Brandon is an avid reader of contemporary literature, and a competitive distance runner. We look forward to celebrating his upcoming wedding in November! Welcome, Brandon!
David Chaudoir
Colleagues,
Kite will be power washing the Parking Garage 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Floors starting Monday, October 16th-Thursday, October 20th, which will require parking adjustments for staff next week.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to anyone on the IE team
Thanks,
Lana
On All Souls’ Day, members of the Notre Dame family will gather at the Grotto to pray a Rosary in honor of family members, friends, and other loved ones who’ve died. The Alumni Association sends out a call for prayers to alumni, parents, and friends around the world — and typically receives about 5,500 intentions. We cordially invite you to join us at the Grotto on Thursday, November 2, at 12:30 p.m., to be part of this moving experience.
We especially want to remember individuals who’ve passed away in the last year. If you wish, please take a moment to share the names of deceased neighbors, colleagues, family members, and friends by submitting this form. The names will be included in the intentions prayed on November 2.
University Relations has another opportunity to celebrate our beloved dead — an Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos. Consider sharing a photo and a brief story in order to remember loved ones you’ve lost.
Colleagues and Friends,
I’m thrilled to announce that Eric Atkins has joined the Athletics Advancement Team as a Regional Director. Eric’s first day was October 9th.
Eric is a 2014 Notre Dame grad, who was a three-year captain and All-ACC selection for our Men’s Basketball team and was one of the most prolific point guards in Fighting Irish history. After playing professionally for a while after graduation, Eric has been deeply involved in collegiate athletics – serving in various coaching roles for the basketball staff at Notre Dame, Howard, George Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks organization.
Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Eric!
–Riley Koval
It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome back Ray Herring to Notre Dame and to the Athletics Advancement family. Ray will be stepping back into the portfolio he previously covered in Florida and Georgia, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back onboard. Please join me in extending a warm welcome home to Ray when you see him next!
–Riley Koval
Colleagues,
I’d like you all to welcome our new Mendoza College of Business Academic Advancement Director, Aimee Sharpe! Aimee received her B.B.A. in Accounting from James Madison University in 1998. And she also has a minor in Russian Studies. She received her M.B.A. from the University of Delaware in 2004 where she was a full-time student and Graduate Assistant, as well as the Women’s Lacrosse Coach. Her experience ranges from healthcare to publishing and sales enablement, which will serve her in the AAD role.
As the Business AAD, Aimee will be responsible for driving philanthropy to the Mendoza College of Business, working closely with Martin J. Gillen Dean and Bernard J. Hank Professor of Finance, K.J. Martijn Cremers. This position has been vacant since July 2023, so we are excited that Aimee’s first day in Development will be Monday, October 23, 2023. We have space reserved for her in the AAD Huddle Rooms at ESC (3262 & 3264) for the first few weeks, so please stop by and say hello.
And if Aimee looks familiar, she is also Sean Sharpe’s wife!
We are thrilled to have Aimee join the team!!!
-KO
Dear everyone,
Please join me in welcoming Kari Tarman to Regional Development as our new Hesburgh Women of Impact Program Director. In this role, Kari will have a full-time focus on expanding and driving the success of the HWOI program and the goal of raising gifts to and from women at Notre Dame. Kari will play a critical role in planning, strategizing, and executing deliverables associated with Hesburgh Women of Impact. She will also be a key collaborative partner for the field as we grow this strategic initiative.
Kari comes to us from the Oakton Foundation, where she has worked for the past 11 years, most recently as the Executive Director of the Foundation. As the Executive Director, Kari was responsible for managing their 5M endowment, planning and executing major fundraising events – such as “Oaklawn’s Got Talent,” managing the 21-person board, and more!
Kari graduated from Ball State in 2008 with a degree in Psychology/Counseling. In 2015, Kari earned her Master of Public Affairs at IUSB. Kari is originally from Wisconsin and moved to the South Bend region as a young child, and she has cheered for the Packers her entire life! She and her husband Justin have two children, Fordham (8) and August (1). They enjoy time with their kids and their extracurricular activities, including basketball, 4-H, acting, art, and cheering for Notre Dame! They also are in the process of restoring their home from 1901 in Goshen.
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Kari!
Best,
Anne Overly
Executive Regional Director
Southern and Southwest Regions, Hesburgh Women of Impact Program
Colleagues,
Due to the anticipated parking in the Eddy Street Garage for the USC game on October 14, 2023, Kite has moved up the deadline for submitting parking requests.
If you are an Eddy Street Tenant with a garage access pass and you are working the USC game, you must have your BEAT parking request submitted by 12:30 p.m. on Monday, 10/9/2023.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks!
Lana
Did you know?
Please join me in congratulating Steve and Bryanna Horstmann on the birth of their 2nd daughter, Aubree Lane! Aubree joined the Horstmann Family on Monday, October 2 at 3:17am. Though she was a few weeks early, she is healthy and thriving.
Dad says she is ready to watch to the Irish beat Louisville this weekend. 🍀
–Alyssa
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brian Diss will be leading the walk from Grace Hall at 12:00PM. 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!
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in October! We hope you have a scary good year!
10/1—Alex DeWeese
10/1—Geni Holmes
10/3—Brandon Tabor
10/4—David Chaudoir
10/4—Ellen Kirol
10/4—Kaylee Wolf
10/5—Sheri Egendoerfer
10/6—Kimberly Bakle
10/7—Kevin Frost
10/8—Jessica Dennis
10/8—Maureen Dunkley
10/10—Denise Moulds
10/10—TJ Pillari
10/10—Nicholas Weiler
10/11—Ashley Gerard
10/11—Thomas Scarce
10/12—Christopher De Trempe
10/12—Katie Eckrich
10/13—Mary Fisher
10/13—Julie Seniff
10/14—Ti Lavers
10/14—Dezha Moore
10/14—Carly Schmitt
10/15—Jim Gosz
10/16—Angeline Johnson
10/17—Katherine Cinninger
10/17—Javonte Lipsey
10/19—Allison Slabaugh
10/20—Brad Goff
10/20—Sondra Solloway
10/21—Dawn Smith
10/23—Betsy Quinn
10/24—Andrew Yocum
10/25—Helen Rajkumar
10/27—Mary Jane Añón
10/27—Leah Corachea
10/28—Tommy Chase
10/28—Anne Wieber
10/31—Iliana Contreras
10/31—Jason Scarlett
10/31—Kaitlyn Winkle
Team,
As you know, training for asceND has begun. Every user will have his/her asceND account activated in our Test/Sandbox environment prior to their training session. During this time, you may receive the following.
Please reach out to Carleen Quinlan if you have any questions.
During our Memorial Mass on Monday, September 25th, we lit two candles, one for our beloved dead and the other for those loved one who are grieving. These two candles were placed at the Grotto this morning as a sign of our faith in the Resurrection and the Life, Jesus Christ.
-Fr Ralph
I’m excited to announce that Valerie Plinovich has been promoted into the Digital Marketing Specialist role within the Marketing Operations Team, effective Monday, October 9, 2023. We are excited that Val’s marketing experience, creativity, and can-do attitude will be utilized in a greater capacity within the Annual Giving team.
Val joined the Annual Giving team last year as our Development Coordinator, Member Experiences. In this prior role, she primarily fielded Giving Society donor inquiries, and has assisted in our membership experiences. This role has made her an extremely knowledgeable resource within our team.
Formerly, Val graduated from Purdue Northwest with a BA in Communications and was later a HR Program Manager at Luke Family of Brands. She led employee and community engagement initiatives and created training content for business divisions.
If you were working with Sydney Kuhn (formerly in this role) recently on crowdfunding or other digital marketing campaign needs, please direct those to me in the next couple of weeks until Val is onboarded in October.
Congrats, Val!
-Lauren
Please join me in congratulating Rachel Schaefer (formerly Parks) on her wedding to Greg Schaefer! We wish them a happy future together.
-Patty
Please join me in congratulating Emily and Chandler Naff on the birth of their first child, Blake Oliver Naff. Blake entered the world on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:54 pm, weighing 8lbs and measuring 21 inches. Both mom and baby (and dad) are well.
-Anita
Looking to hit your step goal? Craving some sunshine? Want face time with our department’s senior leaders? If you answered yes to any of these, please consider signing up for an upcoming UR Walks!
These informal walks take place over the lunch hour, and all you need is a pair of comfortable shoes. For your convenience, we have upcoming walks starting from both ESC and Grace Hall. Please sign up for one or both of the walks using the links below:
UR Walks with Lou Nanni – Thursday, September 28 at 12:00PM (ESC)
Sign up here
UR Walks with Brian Diss – Tuesday, October 3 at 12:00PM (Grace Hall)
Sign up here
Team,
In preparation for the transition to asceND Go-Live scheduled for October 23, 2023, we have compiled a few helpful training items that you may review prior to your registered training session. These have been placed in Canvas (the University’s Learning Management System) as part of a course that will ultimately convert into the training criteria for new hires.
For those gaining access to asceND, you should have received an email stating that you’ve been invited to participate in the course (called asceND). All you need to do is click on the “Get Started” link and you will be directed to the homepage and available Modules. Feel free to browse through pages to learn how to personalize your profile and navigation bar, execute searches and learn about terminology and data management.
We look forward to sharing more at the upcoming training sessions starting September 25th. If you don’t have a training time on your calendar yet, you will soon!
Get ready to asceND!
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Lou Nanni will be leading the walk from ESC at 12:00PM. 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!
Do you have old bank statements, checks, copies of bills or other non-business related confidential papers piling up at home?
We can help!
The University’s shred provider, Shred-it, in conjunction with the University Archives, is offering a free, secure and confidential document shredding event for Notre Dame faculty, staff and retirees.
The event will be held on Wednesday, October 18th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A Shred-it truck will be parked in the parking lot of the Mason Support Center, which is located off of St. Joseph Drive behind the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. The truck accepts paper only, so please be sure to remove any binders, binder clips or non-paper items before the event (staples and paper clips are acceptable). For the courtesy of others, we ask that you limit your shred material to no more than five file-size boxes. We also ask that you remain with your material until it is in the shred truck as Notre Dame cannot be responsible for papers left unattended. We will be
happy to recycle your empty boxes after the event so feel free to leave these behind.
Contact Sarah Joswick, Archivist for Records Management, with any questions at:sjoswick@nd.edu or 574-631-4028
*this event will be held rain or shine
I’m writing to share the bittersweet news that our dear colleague and friend RaeLee Rea will be retiring from her role as Senior Director of Gift Planning Strategic Operations in the coming months in order to spend more time with her family.
As all who know and have worked with RaeLee can attest, her practical wisdom, work-ethic, care and attention to detail, and compassionate service to colleagues and benefactors is second-to-none. The value of her contributions to Notre Dame, especially in the building and oversight of the Donor Advised Fund program (among many, many other responsibilities) over the past several years is immeasurable.
RaeLee is committed to enabling a smooth transition, therefore the precise timing of her departure is not yet determined and will be communicated in the coming weeks. A posting for the Senior Director of Gift Planning Strategic Operations will be live in the coming days, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out to Beth Graybill.
TJ Pillari
I am thrilled to share that Indi Jackson will be stepping into the position of Director, Leadership Annual Giving, effective September 25th. We are thrilled that her creativity, leadership, and immense dedication to the mission of Notre Dame will be expressed in new ways!
Indi is a 2017 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s in Film, Theatre, and Television and a Minor in Computer Digital Technologies. Indi first started working at the University with Fighting Irish Media, creating award-winning content for 26 sports, developing the first black student-athlete podcast, and managing 50 student workers. She began working with the Annual Giving team in May of 2021 where she surpassed her fiscal year goal by 14%, driving $3M in unrestricted revenue. Most recently, Indi has served as Regional Director. We’re thrilled that Indi’s prior experience in other University departments, within Annual Giving, and with Regional Development will elevate the work of our Leadership Annual Giving team.
Please direct all questions related to the Leadership Annual Giving team to Indi moving forward. Congratulations, Indi!
-Katie Kerby & Tim Kelly
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of Bill Doyle and the East team, we wanted to share the Obituary and service information for Bill’s father, William Joseph Doyle.
For those who may not have known, Bill’s father sadly passed away September 7, 2023.
Please take a moment to share your condolences and keep Bill, Mary Lynn and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
With gratitude,
Nadia
I’m excited to share that Sydney Kuhn has earned the role of Associate Director of Athletics Annual Giving. Sydney will transition from her current position as Senior Digital Marketing Specialist on the Annual Giving team, where she planned, managed, and executed Notre Dame crowdfunding, including significant events such as Notre Dame Day. Her primary focus will be on our Gold and below levels and helping drive Monogram engagement.
Sydney is a 2018 Notre Dame graduate, four-time volleyball Monogram winner, and former professional athlete. She will bring a relentless work ethic to the Rockne team and uphold our standard of elite stewardship.
Congratulations, Sydney!
-William Mitchell
As our Development Team grows, we continue to assess our usage of space and test different setups to ensure, above all, collaborative and effective fundraising success. As such, beginning this week, the desks in the Annual Giving and Prospect Management and Research spaces will become hot desks for use by other individuals in the department when not in use by those teams. Special thanks to the Annual Giving and Prospect Management and Research teams for making these spaces available to the wider team. If you would like to book one of these spaces to use for either a few hours or for an entire day, you are welcome to do so using the following instructions:
Additionally, offices #3113 – #3129 (odd numbers only), as well as 3159 and 3161 are available for a quick phone call or Zoom meeting if they are not in use by their normal occupant. If you need to pop into a space for a quiet conversation, you can look for offices that are marked as “Vacant” (via office signage). When you are using the office, please flip the sign to “Occupied” and when you leave the office, please change the sign to read “Vacant”. These signs will not be installed until later in the week. Offices are not available to book via Google calendar.
As you may know, we are commencing construction of additional space on the second floor of Eddy Street. Once the second floor construction is completed in the next few months, the desks in the Annual Giving and Prospect Management spaces will be available for reservation every weekday.
Please reach out to Patty Kokesh with any questions.
Dear Colleagues,
I’m writing today to share that Allison Slabaugh is departing Development to pursue an opportunity in the College of Science. In this newly created position, she will work with the Dean to guide the College’s administrative operations and academic strategy. Specifically, she will help develop and implement strategic projects, manage relationships with key internal and external constituents, and serve as a representative of the Dean on a variety of committees and initiatives.
Allison has been an integral part of development since she joined in 2010 as a corporate relations coordinator to her current role as the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Science. Her work in partnership with many of you on this team has resulted in over $200 million in gifts to the College of Science in the last 5 years. Beyond the numbers, she has been instrumental in building relationships with benefactors and faculty alike and seamlessly transitioned relationships and priorities across three different deans. She also played a key role in the development and implementation of a number of new initiatives such as the Mary E. Galvin Science and Engineering Scholars Program, Sports Science Initiative, and Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Program.
Her passion and determination to elevate Notre Dame and the College of Science are unquestionable and we are excited to see what she will accomplish in this new role. And she will be greatly missed by the AAD Team!
Allison will begin her new role on October 1st but please note that this will not be formally announced to the faculty or the advisory council until the end of the month. We are sharing the news with you today so we can post her position but I ask that you please keep it confidential at this point.
Starting October 1st, please see Kelly Courington with any needs or requests around BELS. Please see Caiti Houlilan or check Highspot for questions around priorities – priority pages will be posted soon. Anything else, please see me as interim AAD for Science. We want to make an efficient transition for Allison as she begins her role in the College!
-Katy
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brandon Tabor will be leading the walk from ESC at 12:00PM. 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!
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to welcome Aleks Mitrius to the East team as a Regional Director. Aleks’s first day was September 5th, and he will have the pleasure of cultivating relationships with families in the DC market.
Aleks is a ’95 graduate from Notre Dame and a parent of a ’22 graduate (Lukas), and current student (Romas). After graduating from Notre Dame, Aleks had a tremendous experience in public accounting, observing and auditing both successful and struggling companies. He then branched out and applied this knowledge to the title and sales consulting industries. Aleks currently resides in South Bend, and we look forward to his wife, Ilona, kids – Lukas, Romas, Karina, and rescue dog, Fozzy joining him soon.
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Aleks!
Many thanks,
Nadia
It’s that time of year again, so brush off your broomsticks and get ready for the annual UR Halloween Spooktacular! On Thursday, October 19th from 4:00-6:00pm, bring your little monsters for an evening of trick-or-treating through the Development offices. We’ll have activities, prizes, and of course, lots of sweet treats! This year, we’ll be holding the festivities in the eerie Eddy Street 3rd floor, and we need your help to make this the best Spooktacular yet. Please reach out to Grace Prosniewski to sign up your team for a space to decorate (and your theme!). Happy haunting!
Beginning this week (9/11/2023), Mail Distribution is instituting a new procedure for handling metered mail (envelopes and/or packages) being sent out by the US Postal Service. This new process is being implemented campus-wide to help ensure that mail is charged to the appropriate FOAPAL numbers.
The new procedure applies only to mail needing to be metered (i.e. having postage added).
There will be blank forms at the Eddy Street Reception desk in case anyone needs to add a form. Please note, by not including a completed form this may result in the mail being delayed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Waltz or Lana Taylor.
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to share that Tim Kenney will be joining the New York Metro team as a Regional Director, effective September 12, 2023. We are excited that Tim’s creativity, dedication to the Notre Dame mission, and genuine care for the Notre Dame family will be expressed in new ways.
Over the past four years, Tim has served on the Annual Giving team in several capacities, most recently leading the Sorin to two record-breaking years. Tim’s former position will be posted soon. Please contact Katie Kerby if you have any candidates that may be a good fit.
Congratulations, Tim!
Joe Dietz & Katie Kerby
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to welcome Lilly Yun to the Gift and Data Management team as Gift Management, Program Coordinator. Lilly’s first day is today, September 11. She will lead gift preparation efforts while assisting colleagues and donors with questions through the departmental phone line (5150) and email (GiveGift).
Lilly earned her Bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College in Michigan. She comes to us with experience in customer service, PR, communications, and process improvement. We are excited to have her on our team!
Please join me in welcoming Lilly.
Best,
Alyssa Strbjak
It is my pleasure to welcome Jim Furlong to the East team as a Regional Director. Jim’s first day was August 7th, and he will have the pleasure of cultivating relationships with families in Tennessee, West Virginia, North Carolina and within the Atlanta market.
As a double domer, Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in ’07 and an MBA in ’11. During his time on campus, Jim served as a student-manager for the football team, and worked with the Monogram Club in between undergrad and graduate school. Thereafter, Jim worked in athletics fundraising at Penn State, Hofstra, UAB and UCF. Jim and his wife, Julie now reside in the South Bend area.
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Jim!
Many thanks,
Nadia
All,
I would like to welcome back our newest regional director, Debbie Loughran, to the SouthBest team. Debbie is a Notre Dame ’91 graduate and earned her M.A. in leadership development from Chapman University. Debbie worked as a regional director at ND for the West region from 2014-2019. Most recently, Debbie served as an Associate Vice President of Development at Chapman University in Orange, California. Debbie and her husband, Terry (also a ’91 grad) are proud parents to Kit ’16, Ryan ’17, Kelly ’18, and Andy ’26. Debbie’s first day will be September 12. She will be working with families in Orange County. Please join me in welcoming back Debbie!
Best,
Shelby
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brian Diss will be leading the walk from Grace Hall at 12:00PM. 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!
Please welcome Nick Weiler to the Development Coordinator team! Nick is a South Bend native. He graduated from John Adams High School (Go Eagles!) and then received his Bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Master’s in Business Administration, both from Indiana University South Bend. He’s spent the past few years as an office manager for Varners Greenhouse and Nursery and serves as President for the Racing for Steve-O Foundation. We are excited to have Nick on the team!
Please join me in welcoming him to Notre Dame and the Development family!
Tashana Kenny
Dear Colleagues,
The second fall renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, September 8 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 26,000 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
On Friday, September 15th at 3:30PM at Leighton Concert Hall, The Thomas H. Quinn Lecture Series will present: Steve Levitt, Economist & Co-author of NYT Bestseller Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything. This is a free but ticketed event. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ticket Office one hour prior to the event. There are no advanced reservations for this event. Limit 2 tickets per person. Learn more here.
Please join me in welcoming Kathy Link to the Illinois Team as a Regional Director!
Kathy is a proud ND parent of daughter, Maddie ’20, ’23 who is also a current PhD student in the Medieval Institute. Kathy recently moved to South Bend this summer from Pennsylvania. She has spent the last 12 years consulting to Catholic schools on issues of sustainability (enrollment, advancement, and governance). Prior to that, she served multiple non-profits through her consulting firm (focused primarily on advancement and marketing), and taught management and marketing courses at the collegiate level.
She has a true passion for the mission of Notre Dame and we are so excited to have her join our team!
Kathy’s first day in the office was Tuesday, September 5. Please stop by to say hello.
Thanks!
Ashley Gerard
The For Good team is looking for a Program Director to oversee our priority content management system (aka Highspot) and to lead our internal/external For Good marketing and communications efforts. A candidate with communications/marketing/PR experience who has an eye for detail would be a great fit.
Please share with your networks! https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/31993
Please join me in thanking Sam King for his contributions to Development and the Storytelling and Engagement team. Sam is leaving Notre Dame for another opportunity. His last day is September 8, 2023. Best wishes to you, Sam!
David Chaudoir
Please join me in congratulating Zach and Emma Thurston on the birth of their first child, Eleanor Maeve Thurston. Eleanor came into the world on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 3:05am, weighing 6lbs 8oz. Both mom and baby (and dad) are well. She is a beautiful addition to the Notre Dame family!
Brandon Tabor
Staff may purchase parking to tailgate ahead of this weekend’s game versus Tennessee State. Please enter your request in BEAT. Email Jill Calderone or Andrew Frye if you do not have BEAT access. Available lots: Bookstore ($125), Joyce ($150), Stadium ($175).
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Sara Liebscher will be leading the walk from ESC at 12:30PM tomorrow, Tuesday, August 29th. We will meet in the first floor elevator lobby. 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!
Please help us welcome Katelyn (Katie) Leigh to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC).
A South Bend resident, Katie graduated in 2018 from Indiana University, Bloomington with a degree in psychology. In her past career, she has served as a Human Resources Specialist for Scotts Miracle Gro, Brooksource, and IGS Energy., where her duties included talent recruitment, employee onboarding, report creation, and data management. Katie enjoys teaching fitness and some of you might have taken a class from her at Pure Barre on Angela Blvd.
Katie’s tech and organizational skills, in addition to her commitment to the University’s mission, will undoubtedly help advance our team’s work and culture.
Welcome to Development, Katie!
Angie Dennig and Lori Tinkey
Dear UR,
It is our distinct pleasure to announce the following promotions:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
The DC Leadership Team
Dear Colleagues,
The University has recently become aware of an issue with its listing on the Internal Revenue Service’s Business Master File (the “BMF”) whereby the University’s name has been erroneously replaced with the “Society for NeuroScience.” The University and its tax advisors are in contact with the Internal Revenue Service and expect that the BMF soon will be updated to correctly report the University’s name alongside its EIN.
In the meantime, checks made payable to the Society of NeuroScience are not to be deposited. All checks should be sent to Gift Management in Grace Hall. Gift Management will reach out to each donor to request the check be reissued if the funds were intended as a gift to Notre Dame.
Thank you,
Alyssa
I’m thrilled to announce Paige Jackson will be joining the Annual Giving team as Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving beginning September 1, 2023.
A Detroit native, Paige has worked with Multicultural Student Programs and Services for the past six years leading various programs, initiates, and projects. Paige has a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Public Administration from Saginaw Valley State University. Additionally, Paige has a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Welcome to the team, Paige!
Katie Kerby
Senior Director, Annual Giving
It is with great excitement that we welcome Annica Hill to the Stewardship & Donor Relations team as Assistant Director for Data, University Stewardship Initiatives, reporting to Cristi Ganyard. Annica’s first day was Wednesday, August 23rd.
As a member of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team, Annica will project manage and support the data and technical needs of the University Stewardship Initiatives group, in particular the extensive data needs surrounding the University’s annual endowment reporting process. Working closely with USI teammates and campus partners, Annica will also manage the Qualtrics platform buildouts, data collection, and creation of the annual student thank-you letters for undergraduate and graduate financial aid funds. And, to round out her work in Stewardship, Annica will also assist as a stewardship partner to the Provost division.
Already a proud member of the Notre Dame family, Annica received her BS degree from Notre Dame in Applied and Computational Math and Statistics (ACMS), with a double major in FTT, graduating remotely—and later in-person—with the ever-resilient Class of 2020. As an undergraduate, Annica interned as a Performance Science Analyst for Notre Dame Athletics, devising quantitative analyses and dashboards for the varsity athletics staff around athlete performance and recovery. She was also a four-year member of the Band of the Fighting Irish, as both a piccolo player and member of the storied Irish Guard!
Since graduating from Notre Dame, Annica has worked as a Senior Fixed Income Associate Quantitative Analyst with The Travelers Companies in her hometown of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Annica has recently relocated to South Bend and looks forward to serving and strengthening her alma mater in this new capacity.
Annica’s Notre Dame spirit, together with her academic and professional background as a mathematician, data analyst, and FTT storyteller will serve both her and the University well in the years ahead. Please join me in offering a warm welcome to Annica Hill as she joins the University Relations family.
Cristi Ganyard
Director, University Stewardship Initiatives
Mark your calendars!
We are excited to announce two exclusive events to welcome our Badin Guild members back to campus this fall. The first event, our Badin Guild Reception, will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 (ND v. Tennessee State) from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture. Stefanos Polyzoides, the Francis and Kathleen Rooney Dean of the School of Architecture and Professor will be our special guest speaker that evening.
Our second event, the Badin Guild Luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 (ND v. USC) from Noon – 2:00 p.m. at McKenna Hall.
Benefactors registered for our Reception over Tennessee State weekend are listed in the Badin Guild Reception tab available here. The Badin Guild Luncheon registration over USC weekend will be available beginning late September.
Dear Colleagues,
There will be no gift processing today, August 23. Gift and Data Management is off campus on a day-long retreat.
Our team will resume normal operations tomorrow, August 24.
Thank you,
Alyssa
Please welcome Gasser Abousaif [Gah-sur A-boo-safe] to the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team as our Content Marketing Specialist. His first day is Monday, August 28. Gasser comes to us from PA, but is originally from Egypt, spending most of his teen years growing up in Saudi Arabia before migrating to the US. His professional background is in creative marketing, storytelling, and technology and innovation. He also enjoys video production and photography.
In his new role, Gasser will write and produce fund and Giving Society digital and print communications as well as manage technological executions such as email creation, giving forms, and website management for the Annual Giving team.
We’re so thankful he chose Notre Dame. Please join me in welcoming Gasser to the team!
Lauren Dolzan
Dear everyone,
Please join me in welcoming Colleen Doyle to the Regional Development team in the Southern Region. Colleen’s portfolio will include donors from Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. Colleen comes to us from Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville, Illinois. At Routt, Colleen was the Development and Enrollment Director for the past five years, and was responsible for advancement, recruiting, enrollment, marketing, PR, alumni relations and grant writing. She has an incredible fundraising track record of success, growing the program every year over the past several years. In 2020, Colleen was recognized by the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on their 20 under 40 list.
Colleen graduated from Marquette in 2010 with a Bachelors in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and Information Technology. She grew up in a Notre Dame family – her Dad graduated from ND in ’75 – and she is one of six siblings. Of the six, two went to Marquette and the other four came to Notre Dame (2004, 2005, 2012, and 2014 – and two of them also married ND grads). Outside of work, Colleen loves to golf, listen to live music, watch The Office, is an avid sports-watcher (especially the Cards and the Packers), and enjoys spending time with her 9 nieces and nephews. Her favorite spot on campus is the grotto, specifically “the really big tree just west of the grotto” that her family lovingly refers to as “the Doyle Family tree”.. although Colleen says she’s pretty sure there is no record of this through the Development Office 😊
Please join me in extending a warm Southern welcome to Colleen!
Best,
Anne
It is my pleasure to welcome Sondra Solloway to the Prospect & Research Strategy team as Research Analyst, effective August 7. In her new role, Sondra will be working with the Research team to provide quality research to fundraisers and help identify process improvement opportunities in our recurring project-based work.
Sondra received her Master of Library Science from Indiana University, and her Bachelor of Arts in History & Humanistic Studies from Saint Mary’s College. She was a Research Analyst with Saint Mary’s College from 2011 until her transition to Notre Dame. When not playing with her kids, she likes to read while eating a package of oreos.
We are excited to see the impact Sondra’s skills and energy will have on our team. Please consider reaching out to Sondra at ssollowa@nd.edu to introduce yourself.
Welcome Sondra!
Christina Ryan
The Annual Giving Team is excited to welcome Hannah Thompson ’21 to the Annual Giving Team! She will lead the ND Listens program and our student engagement efforts. She is our go-to resource for student requests.
Hannah brings many talents and experiences, including working with and building teams as a Notre Dame athlete, and abroad, and is extremely passionate about working with the heart of Notre Dame – our students!
Welcome, Hannah! We’re so lucky to have you here.
-Meredith
Please join me in congratulating Katie Kerby on her promotion to Senior Director, Annual Giving. In this role, Katie will guide and support the teams responsible for Notre Dame’s global unrestricted fundraising campaigns and initiatives, including the Sorin Society, Rockne Athletics Fund, Order or St. Thomas More, and O’Hara Society.
Katie joined the UR Relations team in 2018 as a UR Intern and has since been successful in leading ND Listens, overseeing the Giving Programs team within Annual Giving, and most recently as Director, Annual Giving, where she helped guide the Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, and O’Hara Society to record-breaking years.
Katie Kerby is a 2019 graduate of Notre Dame and is currently working on a Master of Liberal Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Harvard Extension School.
The position of Director, Annual Giving will be posted in the coming days. If you are interested or know of individuals who could serve in this role, please get in touch with Adria Logan.
Congratulations, Katie!
Brandon Tabor
Dear Colleagues,
As Gift and Data Management and DIS prepare to launch AsceND on October 23, it’s paramount that our teams prioritize this work, user testing, and user acceptance. This work will take substantial staff time and effort over the next 10 weeks.
In the interim, we ask for your patience and understanding as our response time may be delayed.
Thank you,
Alyssa
Friends and Colleagues,
It’s with mixed emotions that I share the news that Brian Benedict will be leaving the University to take on a new opportunity and challenge at Rahal Racing beginning August 11th.
Brian has had a great impact over his five years in Development – as a valued member of both the Annual Giving and then Athletics Advancement teams, and his commitment to others will be missed greatly. Fortunately, while he’s leaving our team he isn’t leaving the area – and his impact will continue as a coach for the Notre Dame’s Club Men’s Lacrosse team and as a broadcaster for our Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams.
Please join me in congratulating Brian and wishing him well on this exciting new chapter!
Riley Koval
Friends and Colleagues,
I am very pleased to introduce you to our newest Gift Planning Officer, Chris Russell. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Oakland University and recently, his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. He is an avid baker, so be sure to ask him for his favorite recipes!
Chris’s first day is today, August 7th, and his regional assignment will be determined over the coming weeks. Please say hello to Chris over the coming days at Summit and give him a warm welcome to Development!
Jessica Brice
Prospect Management and Research is thrilled to welcome Carly Schmitt to University Relations! Starting Monday, August 7, Carly will serve the Central region as our newest Prospect Management Consultant.
Carly comes to us from Purdue University, fundraising as Director of Development in Major Gifts for the John Purdue Club. Carly also contributed to the annual fund team for the John Purdue Club as a development associate starting in September 2019. Prior to her university development experience, Carly served as an account executive at Emplify and as an associate marketing manager at Roche Diagnostics.
Carly was a collegiate swimmer for Purdue. During her swimming career she qualified and competed in three events at the 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials, competed in multiple NCAA Championships, and Big Ten Championships. Carly is an Indiana native. Carly and her husband, Jesse, reside in South Bend, with their son, Asher (1).
Please join me in welcoming Carly!
Jonathan Retartha
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to share the following organizational announcements:
Effective today August 4, Brad Goff will assume the role of Executive Program Director, Strategy and Insights. In this role, Brad will serve in a variety of capacities to advance and elevate our work as we move through For Good: including continued leadership on For Good analytics as well serving as a member of the Transformational Gifts team. Moreover, he will collaborate with UR leadership and teams across the division to identify core business questions and create impact-driven, mission-focused, and productivity-oriented solutions that will increase our fundraising efficiency. In this role, Brad will report to Brian Diss and primarily be located in Eddy Street Commons.
Brad has been a valued member of the University Relations team since 2007, serving in a variety of capacities in both the Alumni Association and Development. Most recently, he served as a critical member of the For Good administration team as we launched the initiative. We are grateful for Brad’s leadership and uncompromising dedication.
Also effective August 4, Amy Schell’s title will be reflected as Executive Director, Gift and Development Administration, with continued oversight of the Gift and Data Management and Development Administration teams. Amy has been a member of the University Relations team for 17 years, serving in a variety of roles in Marketing Communications, Stewardship, Annual Giving, and Gift and Data Management. She is a proven leader of high-performing, cross-functional teams with a passion for coaching and investing in her team’s professional growth.
Finally, Katherine Lane’s title will be reflected as Executive Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations, with continued oversight of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. The constant during Katherine’s 25+ year career in Development has been stewardship, but she is also known for her direction of the Renovare Project, her management of the marketing collateral of the Spirit of Notre Dame Campaign, and her leadership of the Notre Dame Trail. Her strengths come into play best when she is caring for a key Notre Dame benefactor; whether a dedication or a funeral, Katherine embraces the family and ensures they feel the University’s gratitude.
Moving forward, the Executive title will be evaluated and utilized where job scope, experience, and past performance warrants.
Please join us in thanking Brad, Amy, and Katherine for their ongoing leadership to Notre Dame and our Development team.
Brian, Michelle, and Brandon
On Thursday, August 3, the Gift Planning Team will be out of the office participating in an off-site team day.
It is my pleasure to welcome Arnaud Zimmern (pronounced R-NO) to the Prospect & Research Strategy team as Research Analyst, effective August 1. In his new role, Arnaud will be working with the Research team to provide quality research to fundraisers and help identify process improvement opportunities in our recurring project-based work.
Arnaud received his PhD in English from Notre Dame and a BA in Mathematics, English, and World Languages from Southern Methodist University – Dallas, TX. He has spent the last 3 years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship. You can usually find Arnaud after hours at the ND bouldering and climbing gym. If you’ve never tried climbing, he would be happy to introduce you.
We are excited to see the impact Arnaud’s skills and energy will have on our team. Please consider reaching out to Arnaud at azimmern@nd.edu to introduce yourself.
Welcome Arnaud!
Christina
(weather dependent).If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lana Taylor
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in August! Soak up the sunshine!
8/2—Colleen Cross
8/2—Adria Logan
8/1—Michelle McDaniel
8/12—Amber Cerveny
8/12—Katie Edel
8/12—Melissa Medina
8/13—Sean Carroll
8/13—Jami Radcliff
8/14—Lauren Dolzan
8/16—Brian Benedict
8/16—Michael Infantine
8/18—Tim Kelly
8/18—Brandon Stewart
8/19—TJ Alford
8/19—Brent Henningfeld
8/19—Julia Sama
8/20—Marty Harshman
8/22—Jennifer Milliron
8/23—Shaheen Goldrick
8/23—Amanda Retartha
8/24—Mary Lake
8/27—George West
8/30—Abbey Johnson
8/30—Molly Lenaburg
8/30—Michelle Varda
Dear Colleagues,
For the past 15 months, Monica May has served as a Communications and Data Analyst for Gift and Data Management, overseeing daily and yearly acknowledgments and our memorial-giving process. Last month, Monica’s husband, Tyler, received a wonderful opportunity with Notre Dame Federal Credit Union to take on a newly created position in Arizona. Today, July 31, is Monica’s last day. We wish Monica and her family the best as they take on their new adventure!
Since he started with our team in October 2022, Steve Horstmann has been a tremendous addition to our team. He is a team player and a quick study. His attention to detail and customer service is second to none. I’m excited to announce that Steve has accepted a promotion from Gift Management Program Coordinator to Communications and Data Analyst. Please join me in congratulating Steve and welcoming him to his new role!
In gratitude to both Monica and Steve,
Alyssa
The Central Region would like to welcome Joe Feeks to the UR Family and to the Central Region team. Joe joins us from the Ford Motor Company where he worked in sales and service with some of the top dealers in the country. He is originally from South Bend and he looks forward to serving the mission of Notre Dame, noting that “Our family is rich with Blue and Gold history.” Joe and his wife, Grace (“Gracie”), have two children, Indiana (“Indy”) and William (“Liam”). Joe is a racing and automotive enthusiast who is “in his happy place” when behind the wheel at the go kart track. He and Gracie enjoy game nights featuring board games, euchre, or TRIVIA. Joe will be a Tier 2 fundraiser primarily focused on Indianapolis and Cincinnati and his first day will be Wednesday, August 2nd. Congratulations, Joe, and welcome to the team!
-Jason Scarlett
Dearest Colleagues,
It is with bittersweet emotion that I announce the departure of Sarah Nugent from the Development Coordinator team and the University of Notre Dame. Sarah’s last day will be August 4th, 2023.
Sarah has been an integral part of the Development Team as both a DC and, ultimately, a Regional Associate. She has worked as a leader of the RA Guiding Coalition, lead for our Social and Recreational focus area, and has been a valued member of the DC Resource team. Her wisdom, hard work, training, mentorship, and, especially, her enthusiasm have made working with her an absolute joy!
Please join us in congratulating Sarah and wishing her the best in this next chapter in her life!
Thank you,
Tashana Kenny
It is my privilege to announce and recognize the following colleagues who have received tier promotions for FY24. Please join me in celebrating and congratulating them — for their willingness to take on the increased goals and responsibilities, and moreover, their steadfast performance over time.
Tier 3: Pete Hlabse and Susan Lynch
Tier 4: Mike Connaughton and Dylan Reed
Tier 5: Aaron Wall
Congratulations Pete, Susan, Mike, Dylan, and Aaron, and know we look forward to celebrating you in person at the UR Summit!
– Sara
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to my University Relations colleagues for all the kind notes and well-wishes that I received on the occasion of my recent retirement. Twenty-seven years sounds like a long time, but it went by in a flash!
Since I set foot on campus as an employee in 1996, the small Development crew I met has grown exponentially, but one thing has remained constant. You are the finest group of people that anyone could ever hope to be associated with.
I’d like to leave you with a helpful hint that I discovered long ago. Be sure to re-read the Notre Dame mission statement from time to time and pinch yourself. It was always a powerful reminder to me of how incredibly fortunate I was to be working for Our Lady’s University.
Wishing you every blessing! GO IRISH!
Eileen Gieselman
Team,
Three leadership roles on the Annual Giving team are open. If you’re curious, let’s talk!
👉 Senior Director, Annual Giving
👉 Director, Leadership Annual Giving
👉 Senior Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving
God Bless and Go Irish!
Brandon Tabor
Please join me in welcoming TJ Alford. He is joining the Development team as a Regional Director on the Chicago Team. Prior to his arrival at Notre Dame, TJ served as the Assistant Athletics Director for Development at the University of Illinois Chicago. He oversaw all fundraising efforts for the athletic department. Prior to UIC, TJ spent five years in the Sunshine State working as the Director of Sales at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, the premier multi-purpose facility at Florida State University and home to the men’s and women’s basketball programs. In his role, he generated significant revenue while overseeing all premium sales and arena sponsorships. Prior to starting at the Tucker Center, TJ spent two years as a Service & Retention Consultant for FSU Athletics and Seminole Boosters. He oversaw sales, marketing, and solicitation of new business opportunities for group sales while serving as the primary contact for more than 1,500 donors, season ticket holders, and boosters. TJ is an alum of Southern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. He and his wife, Ashton, live in Granger with their two children. His first day at Notre Dame will be August 2.
– Jerry Barca
Prospect Management and Research is thrilled to welcome back Elicia Dennis to University Relations! Starting Monday, July 24, Elicia will serve the NY Metro Region as our newest Prospect Management Consultant.
Elicia joins us from the College of Arts and Letters and their Office of Communications, where she managed a portfolio of over 100 websites and led web strategy, including multiple award-winning site redesigns. Prior to this role, she was an intern in University Relations, first with Annual Giving and then with Stewardship. Elicia also currently serves as President of Notre Dame’s Black Faculty and Staff Association.
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Elicia earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and a Master of Science in data science from Notre Dame. She and her boyfriend, Raymond, now reside in Mishawaka with their two dogs: Hope and Buckley.
Please join me in welcoming Elicia to our team!
Jonathan Retartha
Dear Colleagues,
The first fall renewal mailing (renew #1) is dropping in mailboxes starting Thursday, July 20 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 26,000 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
Be advised of a possible UPS labor strike on August 1, 2023, when the company’s current labor union contract with employees expires.
While the strike may be averted by a new labor contract, we have a set of recommendations to minimize potential disruptions to outbound shipping operations in the event there is a strike.
These steps include:
Departments with existing Federal Express (FedEx) parcel accounts should leverage this service provider as the primary conduit for urgent mail shipments during a strike—contact Procurement Services for parcel account lookup and user administration. See below for how to request a FedEx account should one be needed. FedEx provides priority domestic and international air and ground delivery services, including a competitive discount, in-office pickup, and authorized drop-off locations on or nearby campus.
FedEx parcel accounts can be used at FedEx Office locations, namely the LaFortune Student Center location. FedEx Office associates will create shipment labels on demand at the counter and accept a FOAPAL as payment. Store locations will also accept pre-labeled FedEx Express and FedEx Ground packages in lieu of using in-office pickup or a FedEx Drop Box.
A secondary means of sending priority mail and small package shipments include using the United States Postal Service (USPS). Procards are accepted as payment at the on-campus Hammes Mowbray location. FOAPALs are accepted as payment through an arrangement with Mail Distribution.
For outbound shipments weighing more than 150 lbs. (i.e., Freight), contact Central Receiving for assistance at 574-631-4188.
In addition to these measures, there are steps you can take at the unit level to prepare for a potential UPS strike, including:
Begin to transition outbound shipments to alternate carriers to avoid packages being held up within the UPS transit system if a strike occurs.
Plan ahead and prepare for longer lead times for both inbound and outbound shipments.
Expect delays.
Drop off pre-labeled packages, as in-office pickup services may be limited while a strike is active.
Review projects, work, and needs through August and inform colleagues who may be dependent upon shipping for their work of the implications of a potential UPS strike.
Moving forward, Procurement Services will continue to monitor the UPS situation and offer updates on this webpage. In the meantime, please contact our office if you have any questions.
How to request a FedEx parcel account:
To set up a new FedEx parcel account and parcel user profile, please email the following information to jsokol2@nd.edu:
Department Name, Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code
Shipper’s Name, Phone Number, and Email Address
FOAPAL (this will be used as a default for outbound shipping charges, this value is required and can be changed at the time of label creation)
Additional FedEx information can be found HERE.
Respectfully,
Procurement Services
574-631-4289
To help with these requests, review this file which includes Badin Guild members with lifetime planned giving production of $1M+ who have not been invited in prior years.
Please note the location of the next Benchwarmers playoff game listed in today’s souNDoff was incorrect. The next game will be played at Boehm Park.
If you are interested in getting a new headshot for Pingboard, you will just need to sign up using this link. The sessions will take place in the Grace Hall basement studio. They recommend business attire and to avoid busy patterns and all white or all black shirts. They are anticipating a one (1) week turnaround for the pictures.
If you elect to participate in the headshot sessions, please forward your new headshot to Lana Taylor to update in the directory.
We’re excited to share three new job postings!
If you love to create, inspire, plan, and deliver, check out Annual Giving’s Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving Associate Director role!
Closes: Sunday, July 16 @ 11:59 pm
Focus on: Donors and benefactors excited to support the Law School and Mendoza College of Business Graduate school through a Giving Society
To learn more: reach out to Katie Kerby or Sheri Egendoerfer
Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at segendoe@nd.edu.
If you love ND Athletics and have experience in working in close partnership with Athletics administration, coaches and Development colleagues to close leadership-level philanthropic gifts, check out Regional Director, Athletics Advancement role!
Closes: Monday, July 24 @ 11:59 pm
Focus: Donors and benefactors excited to unlock the grace of giving through their support and affiliation with ND Athletics.
To learn more: reach out to Riley Koval, Beth Graybill or Adria Logan
Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at alogan3@nd.edu or bgraybil@nd.edu.
If you love working with inspiring women to unlock the grace of giving inside the challenge of a brand new role, check out Director, Hesburgh Women of Impact role!
Closes: Tuesday, July 18 @ 11:59 pm
Focus: Planning, strategizing, and executing on deliverables for Hesburgh Women of Impact as they celebrate and empower the women of ND through philanthropic initiatives
To learn more: reach out to Anne Overly or Beth Graybill
Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at bgraybil@nd.edu.
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in July! You shine as bright as a firework!
7/2—Cheryl Vowels
7/3—Katherine Lane
7/4—Giovana Heeter
7/5—Ashley Van Avermaete
7/7—Brigid Jackson
7/8—Brian Diss
7/8—Brittany Jaso
7/10—Patrick Brennan
7/10—Megan Hale
7/10—Roz Palusci
7/10—Christina Ryan
7/11—Megan Richard
7/11—Lin Wang
7/14—Anita Sareen
7/14—Lori Tinkey
7/15—Carleen Quinlan
7/16—Gail Slevin
7/17—Patty Kokesh
7/17—Darrell Paulsen
7/17—Teesha Wright
7/18—Kevin Vaughn
7/19—Meghan Buysse
7/19—Susan Lynch
7/20—Jordan Wahlstrom
7/23—Valerie Plinovich
7/23—Christopher Walsh
7/23—Brandon Williamson
7/26—Tracey Mulherin
7/27—Greg Williamson
7/30—Jill Calderone
Colleagues,
Please note that as of July 7th, Anna McKeever will no longer be with the Annual Giving team. If you were working with Anna on any projects, please contact Katie Kerby for a transition plan. The role of Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving will be posted on jobs.nd.edu shortly.
We are grateful for Anna’s many contributions to our team, including breaking all-time unrestricted fundraising records for the Notre Dame Law School and the Mendoza College of Business. Anna will assume the role of Advisor to Fr. Dan Groody, Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education. Please join us in congratulating Anna on her move and wishing her success in this next chapter in her life and career!
Thank you,
Katie
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Erin Newkirk will serve as the Fundraiser Training Specialist. Prior to joining Development, Erin worked for Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI/ACE). At IEI, she supported the Institute director in day-to-day operations and strategic planning efforts as well as supporting the Institute’s stewardship efforts. During her time at IEI, Erin also worked as a member of the ACE Teaching Fellows pastoral team, managing the programmatic and formation efforts of the Teaching Fellows program while working closely with ACE teachers across the country. As an ACE teacher, she taught middle school math and science at Sacred Heart Catholic Schools in Oklahoma City, Okla. She graduated from Notre Dame in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Pre-Med. She earned her master’s degree in education in 2015. She and her husband, Will, live in South Bend – though they find their way up to Lake Michigan as often as possible! Her first day with Development will be July 17.
Please join me in welcoming Erin to the Development Department.
– Jerry Barca
Colleagues and friends,
I am excited to announce effective July 1, Brandon Tabor will assume the role of Associate Vice President for Development, leading our Annual Giving, Stewardship and Storytelling teams. Brandon brings a strong track record of innovation and leadership along with over ten years experience in Annual Giving and Storytelling.
Most recently, Brandon managed Annual Giving as Senior Director, leading the team to all-time records in giving society production, annual donor count and Notre Dame Day gifts and production. He led changes to our online marketing and fundraising technologies, generating $104 million in online gifts over the past four years.
Previously, Brandon served as Associate Director for Storytelling and Engagement during the Boldly Notre Dame Campaign, developing inspiring content across multiple mediums. Prior to his time at Notre Dame, Brandon was Director of Sales and Marketing for Souldier/Goodship, Inc. and Lead Designer for Firevine Advertising. Most importantly, Brandon brings humility and hunger to his work and his teams.
Brandon’s current position as Senior Director for Annual Giving will post in the coming days. If you are interested, or know of individuals who could serve in this role, please contact Adria Logan. For now, please join me in congratulating Brandon and welcoming him to this new role.
Many thanks, Lou
A warm and enthusiastic welcome to Scott Berry, who joined the Storytelling & Engagement team on June 12! Scott comes to us most recently from La Lumiere School, where he was an English teacher. Prior to that, he was Associate Director of Gift Agreements and Acknowledgments and Grant and Development Writer at Miami University; Director of Community Outreach and Engagement and Grant Writer at Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton, Ohio; Volunteer Coordinator at Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly; and Teaching Assistant at Perkins School for the Blind in Boston.
Scott graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame in 2006 with a BA in English, and he holds an MA in English from Wake Forest. He also participated in Notre Dame’s IRISH Seminar in 2011.
Scott and his wife, Kelly, live in Mishawaka with their three daughters. They love doing things as a family, including playing board games, going on bike rides, eating Indian food, and taking long road trips.
Friends and Colleagues,
I write to you all today to share the truly bittersweet news that Ray Herring will leave Notre Dame on July 17th to take on an incredible new opportunity at Rutgers University as their Assistant Vice President for Athletics Development and Senior Associate Athletics Director. In this role, Ray will lead a team of 12 and will oversee the University’s athletics fundraising efforts.
Ray and I started together as Tier 1 fundraisers six years ago, and he’s been a phenomenal fundraiser, teammate, leader, and friend every step of the way. In service of Our Lady, he’s raised over $43M, and his efforts will leave a legacy for years to come.
Please join me in congratulating Ray on this exciting new opportunity and in expressing my gratitude for all he’s done for our department and the University at large.
Riley
I’d like you all to welcome our new Law School Academic Advancement Director, Jason Stoller! Jason is local to the Mishawaka area and joins us from LaVine Restorations in Nappanee, Indiana, where he has worked for the past 8 years as co-owner, automotive restoration advisor, and in-house counsel.
He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Notre Dame in 2008 while at the same time getting his B.S. in Math and Physics from Bethel College. Jason went on to get his J.D. from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2012. His background in international law (including time working in Germany) and client experience will serve him well in this role.
As the Law School AAD, Jason will be responsible for driving philanthropy to the Law School, working closely with Joseph A. Matson, Dean and Professor of Law, G. Marcus Cole. This position has been vacant since Kate Mueller began as the AAD for ND Research, the Graduate School, and the IDEA Center in November 2022. Jason’s first day in Development will be Wednesday, July 5, 2023. We have space reserved for him in the AAD Huddle Rooms at ESC (3262 & 3264) for his first few weeks, so please stop by and say hello.
We are thrilled to have Jason join the team! And I do mean thrilled!!!
KO
Dear Colleagues,
I’m excited to announce that Molly Cosby will be our new Program Director, Athletics Advancement. In this role, Molly will oversee the strategic development and implementation of our marketing collateral, stewardship programming, donor experiences (events & tours), and – in conjunction with myself – will help partner with and serve our field fundraising team.
Molly has been with Notre Dame since 2021, working as a Program Director for University Enterprises & Events. In her role, she served as the lead events partner for the Athletics Advancement team, playing an instrumental role in both Sports Summit events and countless others.
We could not be more thrilled to have her as a full-time member of the Athletics Advancement Team and I know you will all enjoy partnering with her in the weeks and months to come.
Athletics Advancement Contact Cheat Sheet:
Note: You can reach out to any of us above with any questions and we’ll always get you pointed in the right direction and help however we can.
Riley
Friends and Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues,
Please review these important deadlines for closing the FY 23 books. We appreciate your partnership!
-Amy Schell
Dear Colleagues,
I’m excited to introduce Carly Harmon as our newest Development Coordinator (DC) team member. Carly will partner with Shaheen Goldrick, Ken Johnson and Mark Helmke.
Carly began her tenure on Monday, June 19th but is no stranger to the South Bend community, She most recently assisted patrons with technology and provided great customer service for the St. Joseph County Public Library, Francis Branch.
Carly received her BA in English from Bryn Mawr College in 2020. She enjoys creative writing, playing D&D, reading “awful romance” books (her words, not mine!), and playing video games.
Please join me to welcome Carly to University Relations!
Deena Chamberlin
Lori Tinkey
UR Team,
Please note that Friday, July 7, will be Jim Hill’s last day on the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team. Jim will be heading to Philly and is taking his experience and journalism background to Villanova, his alma mater, and will serve as their new Public Relations Associate.
Jim has been such a rockstar on our team the past year and a half and we’re thankful for how he has elevated our communications, tested and reported out on our work, and improved processes for our team. Beyond his work efforts, we will miss his abundant coffee refills and his ever present can-do attitude.
If you were working with Jim directly on any projects, please contact me for a plan of transition. The role of the Content Marketing Specialist will be posted on jobs.nd.edu in the coming week. We will release further information regarding this vacancy as it becomes available.
Please join us in congratulating Jim and wishing him all the best in this next chapter of his career!
-Lauren Dolzan
After more than 27 years of gracious service to Our Lady’s University, our dear friend and colleague Eileen Gieselman will retire effective June 30th.
Eileen began in Regional Development in the Atlanta regional office in 1996, working as a Regional Associate. Eileen’s knowledge of the region’s benefactors, and the relationships she helped to cultivate alongside fundraisers Tim Rippinger, Chris Bonwit, Bill Doyle, and others, will continue to garner benefaction for Notre Dame and Her students for generations to come.
Following the closure of the Atlanta regional office in 2017, Eileen joined the Stewardship & Donor Relations team where she has served as Sr. Coordinator for the University Stewardship Initiatives team. In this capacity, Eileen has played a significant role in the annual endowment reporting process, handled the University’s suspense fund reporting, served as a writer and editor to the team, partnered with Notre Dame International on their stewardship efforts, and researched gifts and documentation for the team, among many other responsibilities.
Eileen enjoyed celebrating her retirement with members of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team, former colleagues, and lifelong friends during a recent campus visit. Please join me in congratulating and thanking Eileen for her many years at Notre Dame, and wishing her all the best in this next chapter.
With gratitude,
Cristi Ganyard
I am pleased to share the birth of Bobby (Robert Michael) Knapke on Wednesday, July 14. Bobby is a healthy baby weighing 9 lbs 9 oz, and is 20 inches long. Bobby is the third child of Kyle and Colleen Bailey-Knapke. Both Bobby and Colleen are doing great and will be welcomed home by big brother PJ and big sister Maggie.
-Amy Schell
Dear Colleagues,
Please help us welcome Arlia Delphonse to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC). Arlia is moving to South Bend from Largo, Florida, having most recently worked as an Administrative Assistant for her family’s business.
Arlia graduated from Notre Dame in 2016 with a major in Japanese and a minor in Gender Studies. During that time, she worked as a Japanese language tutor as well as a writing tutor. She obtained her MS in Library and Information Science from Catholic University in 2020 and has worked as a library assistant at the Largo Public Library as well as a library technician at the National Gallery of Art. Arlia enjoys birdwatching, playing video games, and studying the Japanese language.
Arlia’s tech and organizational skills, in addition to her commitment to the University’s mission, will undoubtedly help advance our team’s work and culture.
Welcome to Development, Arlia!
Angie Dennig
Lori Tinkey
Come join the UR (and friends) Softball team! If you would like to join “The Benchwarmers”, please email Maureen Daday. The Benchwarmers will play Tuesday June 13th at either 6:30, June 20th at 7:30, with playoffs to follow. We would love to add more players/substitutes to our roster. We are very inclusive, so please join us, even if just to watch! Questions, click to email Maureen Daday. Please spread the word!
If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet this Thursday, June 15th, at 11:45AM at Grace Hall by the 11th Floor Elevators. Brian Diss will be leading the walk. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Interested in learning more about the health benefits of walking? Check out this article.
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in June! Time for some fun in the sun!
6/1—Rebecca Lane
6/2—Joe Sheehan
6/3—Cristi Ganyard
6/3—Pier White
6/4—Kelsey Forry
6/5—Courtney Quinlan
6/8—Megan Andedo
6/8—Maureen Daday
6/8—Sharon Keane
6/8—Matthew LaFlash
6/8—Dawn McGrath
6/10—Danielle Filgueira
6/11—Bill Ribera
6/12—Carolyn Lax
6/16—Lauren Imfeld
6/16—Rich Reynolds
6/18—Jason Stoller
6/19—William Mitchell
6/21—Brigette Kinney
6/22—Annie Envall-Latowski
6/28—Monica May
6/29—Mark Witucki
6/30—Sara Aycock
6/30—Tarrez Clark
6/30—Jessica Witous
All,
I would like to welcome our newest regional director, Brandon Williamson, to the SouthBest team. Brandon, a Bethel University grad (BS and MBA), joins us from Flagstar Bank, where he served as a senior mortgage loan officer.
He previously held other banking and insurance roles at First State Bank, Gibbson Insurance, and United Federal Credit Union. Brandon also serves on the boards at Friends of the St. Joseph County Parks, Junior Achievement, and South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Brandon lives locally with his wife, Stephanie, and his 1-year-old son, Huxley. Brandon’s first day will be Monday, June 5. He will be working with families in Arizona.
Please join me in welcoming Brandon to the Notre Dame family!
Best, Shelby
Colleagues,
I write to share bittersweet news that Kasey O’Connor ‘12 will leave Notre Dame on June 30 and return home to New York where she’ll be near her family and continue her career with the USTA Foundation.
Kasey is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame and a four-year softball monogram winner who has served in roles in Athletics and Development, most recently as Director, Annual Giving.
Throughout her time with us, Kasey has consistently demonstrated qualities that have inspired us all: grit, optimism, and fearlessness in her commitment to serving Notre Dame’s mission. She has been a true warrior, tirelessly advocating for Notre Dame Athletics—especially female student-athletes—and putting our Leadership Annual Giving fundraisers in a position to win.
Kasey has made a lasting impact on our team, department, and Notre Dame. I speak on behalf of many who feel privileged to have been a small part of her incredible journey.
Please stop by Kasey’s office and wish her well as we close out the fiscal year!
-Brandon Tabor
All,
It is bittersweet to announce that Darius Walker will be leaving the University to take on other amazing opportunities in Los Angeles. His last day will be July 1. We are grateful for Darius’ many contributions to Our Lady’s University and her students.
During his five years as a regional director in the Los Angeles area, Darius raised $25M in production to areas including Mendoza, the Law School, Student Affairs, and DPAC, and over $3M in mission giving. These gifts have impacted hundreds of ND students and the ripple effects will be immeasurable.
Thank you, Darius, for being a great teammate, partner, and representative of Notre Dame.
Please join me in congratulating Darius on all he has accomplished and wishing him well during this next phase of his career!
Best, Shelby
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us in celebrating Stephanie Washington as she transitions to her new role of Associate Director, Learning and Organizational Development.
Stephanie’s contributions to Notre Dame began 5 years ago in her Alumni Association role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator. In 2021, Stephanie joined the fundraising arm of University Relations in the role of Development Coordinator. Since that time, she’s cultivated successful fundraising partnerships with Shaheen Goldrick, Tom Cummings, Ken Johnson, and Mitch Dansky. She has also spearheaded the DC Team’s unique DEIU efforts, serving as a hub for diversity resources, creating a book club, and infusing our interview process with targeted diversity questions. Stephanie concurrently served as a Diversity Catalyst for UR hiring. She will continue to be a leader For Good in our DEIU efforts within UR and across campus. We’re extremely grateful for her impact on our team, as well as on a personal level. Thank you, Stephanie! You will be missed!
In her new role, Stephanie will lead the evergreen and ever-evolving UR onboarding program, co-produce venues of ongoing professional development for all of our colleagues, and contribute towards division-wide strategic projects like the UR Internship Program. She will continue to serve as a key stakeholder in DEIU initiatives. A graduate of Purdue University, Stephanie will bring her wealth of knowledge, relationships, and experience from Regional Development Administration to immediately benefit the expanding team in Learning and Organizational Development. She will transition to her new role on Monday, June 12.
Deena Chamberlain, Lori Tinkey and Bryan Reaume
It is my pleasure to welcome Caitlin Hutchison to the Stewardship & Donor Relations team, reporting to me in her role as Assistant Director, University Stewardship Initiatives. Caitlin’s first day will be Monday, June 5th, and she will serve as the stewardship partner to the Keough School of Global Affairs, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, School of Architecture, University Enterprises and Events, and will manage Suspense Fund reporting for the Stewardship & Donor Relations team.
After completing her B.A. in History at Ferris State University, Caitlin earned an M.A. in Art History from Notre Dame in 2012, becoming a proud member of the Notre Dame family. She went on to complete her Ph.D. studies in Art History at University of Delaware, researching high crosses in early medieval Ireland especially as they relate to secular and sacred landscapes.
Caitlin was awarded the prestigious US-UK Fulbright Scholar Award for 2020-2021, through which she taught as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of York in the United Kingdom. Caitlin also taught as an Instructor of Record at the University of Delaware from 2014-2020, and most recently served as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Art History at Ball State University for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. While in these positions Caitlin was a lecturer of undergraduate and graduate courses in art history and the humanities, in which she taught about art, architecture, and society from a broad range of historical and contemporary cultures. Caitlin is also an accomplished athlete, and was a member of the Women’s Basketball Team at Ferris State University while completing her undergraduate degree. She brought this passion for athletics to her time at Notre Dame as a Master’s student, where she won co-ed championships in basketball, flag football, and volleyball, and proudly claimed the women’s Bookstore Basketball Championship in 2011.
Caitlin’s past Notre Dame experience, successful academic background, and professional development within various higher education settings will serve both her and the University very well as a stewardship partner to our academic units. Please join me in offering a warm welcome to Caitlin Hutchison as she joins the University Relations family.
Claire Brown
I am excited to announce that Betsy Quinn has accepted the position of Senior Director of Advisory Councils and Volunteer Engagement and will begin on June 12, 2023.
Betsy earned her engineering degree from Notre Dame in 1995, and for the past 17 years she has served as the Director of Stewardship and Engagement at St. Piux X Catholic Church in Granger. In this leadership role, she was responsible for organizing and coordinating the $21.7M capital campaign for a new church and expansion of parish facilities.
Betsy has four children including twin girls who graduated from Notre Dame in 2022, and her husband James works in the Investment Office. She is an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs fan. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Betsy at betsyquinn97@gmail.com.
– Drew Buscareno
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is with bittersweet emotion that I share with you the news that Jim Small is retiring from Notre Dame, effective June 30, 2023.
Jim has served as a senior leader of our team for over eleven years, transforming development communications into inspiring stories for Notre Dame alumni, parents and friends. We will miss Jim’s passion, innovation, commitment to excellence and devotion to Notre Dame and our mission.
Jim is leaving Notre Dame and our University Relations team in a much better and stronger place. Jim pioneered and executed many of our biggest and most creative endeavors over the past decade, including Notre Dame Day, the Notre Dame Trail, and Sorin: A Notre Dame Story. Under Jim’s leadership, Storytelling developed custom donor proposals to convey our priorities, translating into billions donated to the University. He built videography, design and social media experiences previously unconceived; enhanced brand messaging; and taught us the importance of “Think, Feel, Do” through storytelling. While the Annual Giving team continues to break records in unrestricted and giving society gifts and donor counts year after year, Jim pushed colleagues to think differently, not to look back, but rather, to always look ahead with excitement. Similarly, Jim and Susan are now doing just that with retirement on the horizon, and Jim asked me to share the attached message with you.
Later this week, the position of Associate Vice President for Development will be posted. In the meantime, please take a moment to read Jim’s heartfelt message and join me in wishing Jim, Susan, and the entire Small family every happiness on their next adventure.
Best, Lou
“Small has decided to leave Notre Dame early (sans a degree) and enter his name into the transfer portal to explore opportunities where he can use up the eligibility he has left to see what his N.I.L. value is in the marketplace…”. (I HOPE YOU ARE SMILING)
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
P.S. There are three blonde-headed kids in Vero Beach, FL who are going to see their Grandpa & Grandma Small a little more often. I pray they will appreciate this as much as we will.
Colleagues,
Often times it is difficult to see someone leave the University of Notre Dame, and this is one of those times. After 18 years of service, Lynn Hubert is leaving Our Lady’s University to pursue a new opportunity with Ave Maria University as the Vice President and Advisor to the President. She will help Ave Maria build out their development team and also manage a principal gift portfolio.
While it is difficult to see Lynn go, it is with a heart of gratitude that we wish her, Dan, and the entire family well in their new pursuit. The Hubert family has been an immense blessing to Our Lady’s University as well as to the St. Pius X parish family. We are grateful to Lynn for taking such fantastic care of her benefactors, deeply and authentically living her Catholic faith, and for simply being a great friend to us all. Lynn, we wish you all of God’s blessings and tremendous success. Lynn’s last day in the office will be Wednesday, May 24th.
Jason Scarlett
Senior Director
If you wish to leave a message for Lynn, you can do so here: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/1tm6JbUa
We are happy to share some exciting news for Caitlyn Clinton!
Starting June 1st, Caitlyn will transition from overseeing ND Listens and Student Philanthropy to Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving.
Over the last 20 months, Caitlyn has grown ND Listens and forged many valuable campus relationships. Not only that, but her passion for Notre Dame shines every day. She’s certainly leaving some big shoes to fill.
Caitlyn has many talents and we know she will soar in this new role. Please join us in a heartfelt congratulations, Caitlyn!
We are actively hiring for the Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs (ND Listens) role. In the interim, please direct ND Listens student requests to Meredith Sharwarko (msharwar@nd.edu).
Meredith Sharwarko
Dear Colleagues,
The third spring renewal mailing (renew #3) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, May 19 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 5,200 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
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to announce that Lynette Shunka joined the Information & Technology Services team on May 8. Lynette will be a Salesforce CRM Administrator for asceND.
We are excited to see the impact Lynette will have on our team. Her experience,
skillset, and commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s University will help advance our
team’s work and culture.
Lynette has her bachelor’s degree from Lamar University, and is a Certified Salesforce Administrator. She and her husband, Kyle reside in the Houston TX area.
Please join me in offering a warm welcome to Lynette as she joins the University Relations family.
– Carleen
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Natalie Sargent as she begins a new role in the Provost’s Office as the Director of Faculty Awards & Recognition, effective June 1.
Enhancing Notre Dame’s pipeline of national recognition and awards for faculty is an area of strategic importance for the University, and Natalie will be working with the provost, the Provost’s Office team and senior leaders across the academy to lead strategy and facilitate collaboration.
During her tenure as Academic Advancement Director, and in collaboration with many of you, over $106M has been raised to date for the Mendoza College of Business including for the Business Honors Program and the Meyer Business on the Frontlines Program.
On behalf of the AAD team, we wish Natalie well and will commence the search for our next Academic Advancement Director for Mendoza as soon as possible. If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this role, please reach out to me at any time.
Thanks!
KO
Friends,
I am both proud and grateful to announce that Mary Bueno will be retiring from her role as Development Associate, Advancement Services effective June 30, 2023 after 10 loyal years of service to Notre Dame.
Mary joined the Development team in 2013 after a career in administrative support positions at both Attco Machine Products and Honeywell International. Mary quickly became a beloved member of the Annual Giving team, providing assistance with nearly every annual giving effort, from Notre Dame Day to donor experience support for Giving Society members. Above all, she served as a trusted advocate, cheerleader, counselor, and friend to so many of us who have been blessed to work with her. Whether with a high five, a hug, or simply a smile, Mary has the rare ability to make every day better just because you have the chance to work with her.
I personally am so grateful to Mary for joining the Advancement Services team this past year, bringing with her the same can-do and “how can I help” approach to a new role and team. Mary will be incredibly missed, but we are thrilled that she and her husband, Manny, will be jumping into this exciting new phase of life!
Please join me in thanking Mary for all she has done for Notre Dame and our team. We will miss you, Mary!
Brian
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brian Diss will be leading the walk from Grace Hall. 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!
Colleagues,
It is with excitement for our longstanding colleague Cheryl Schlimpert that we share news about her new endeavor. Beginning June 1st, Cheryl will join the Accounting and Financial Services team in the Controller’s Office, assuming the new role of Endowed Programs Manager. In this role, Cheryl will be developing processes to increase the utilization of endowed resources, enhance communication among constituent departments, and improve the monitoring of unique gift arrangements and related donor restrictions.
Cheryl is a proven solutions leader and has worked extensively with our annual endowment reporting process for the past several years, providing project and data management to the University Stewardship Initiatives team. In addition, Cheryl is the technical force behind the Student Thank You Note project which produces more than 8,000 student letters annually. Cheryl has also automated a significant number of processes for the broader Stewardship team, including the annual Stewardship & Dedications budget.
Cheryl’s mindset toward continuous process improvement and automation has helped the Stewardship & Donor Relations team immensely in recent years. She will be missed for both her technical expertise and her stewardship heart. Gratefully, Cheryl isn’t going far, and supporting the University’s efforts toward more consistent spending of endowed funds will serve our generous benefactors well. We look forward to working closely with Cheryl in this new capacity. Please join us in offering all good wishes to Cheryl as she embarks on this new and exciting opportunity!
We will be posting for Cheryl’s replacement as Project and Data Assistant Manager in the coming days. Please contact Cristi Ganyard if you have questions or would like to discuss this role.
Katherine Lane and Cristi Ganyard
UR Friends and Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Amy Walter will be leaving her role as Development Coordinator to pursue an opportunity in ND Athletics as the Building Services Coordinator. Her last day will be Friday, May 5th. We are grateful for her many contributions to our DC team and wish her much success as she embarks on this new role.
Please join me in extending best wishes to Amy as she transitions to her new campus position.
All the best,
Angie Dennig and the DC team
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in May! We hope your year is filled with sunshine and fun!
5/1 – Meredith Sharwarko
5/4 – Tashana Kenny
5/5 – Emily Naff
5/7 – Courtney Mattison
5/7 – Grace Prosniewski
5/9 – Eleanor Hanson
5/9 – Barbara Josenhans
5/9 – Gavin McGuire
5/10 – Michele Wolff
5/12 – Mary Prebys
5/13 – Thomas Speranza
5/14 – Josh Flynt
5/14 – Beth Dietz
5/15 – Mary Flynt
5/15 – Laura Marks
5/17 – Jacqueline Clinton
5/17 – Krista Ybarra
5/18 – Ron Linczer
5/18 – Maya Sison
5/19 – Lori Rush
5/20 – Sarah Kriegshauser
5/21 – Isabel Dance
5/21 – Kiran Mistry
5/21 – Ben Nowalk
5/21 – Terrell Robinson
5/22 – Andy Mason
5/22 – Stephanie Washington
5/24 – Beth Graybill
5/26 – Kate Mueller
5/26 – Bailey Smith
5/28 – Steven Horstmann
5/29 – Amelia Ruggaber
5/31 – Patrick Charles
5/31 – Jennifer Powell
It is my pleasure to welcome Claire Brown to the Stewardship & Donor Relations team, reporting directly to me in her role as Program Director, University Stewardship Initiatives. Claire’s first day will be Wednesday, April 26th, and she will serve as the stewardship partner to the College of Arts & Letters, Notre Dame International, as well as leading the Endowed Professorships and Directorships program on behalf of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team.
Already a proud member of the Notre Dame family, Claire received her Notre Dame B.A. in Anthropology, with honors, in 2011. She went on to complete her M.A. and Ph.D. studies in Anthropology at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
As an undergrad, Nanovic Institute study grants instilled in Claire a love for the people, culture, and landscape of Ireland, leading Claire to spend a number of years there following her undergraduate experience. Claire worked from 2020 to 2022 as a postdoctoral research fellow at Teagasc – Ireland’s Agriculture & Food Development Authority, Galway, Ireland. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2018 Claire served as a Program Manager and Affiliated Scholar at Notre Dame’s Kylemore Abbey Global Center. In this role she was responsible for organizing and managing all visiting international academic programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. Claire also designed and led communications campaigns to recruit students and faculty to Center programs. Further, Claire has served as a research assistant at Notre Dame and a graduate student teaching assistant at Binghamton University, and has authored a number of publications and papers as part of her academic research.
Claire’s Notre Dame roots, successful academic background, and experience in higher ed administration will serve both her and the University very well as a stewardship partner to our academic units. Please join me in offering a warm welcome to Claire Brown as she joins the University Relations family.
Cristi Ganyard
Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. ~Robin Wall Kimmerer
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrated for the first time on April 20, 1970, Earth Day brought together millions of Americans wanting government regulations in place that would end pollution, mostly by large corporations. Since then, Earth Day has become a call for individuals and communities to learn about and live more sustainably, push for policy change, and to recognize that sustainability is crucial to ensure the equity and equality of all living beings.
Throughout most of history, a reciprocal relationship has existed between people and nature. At times it may seem that we have lost that relationship with nature and the earth. Nearly every religion, culture and tradition offer a connection to the earth: Creation stories. Creation stories often keep humans rooted to nature, reminding us that the earth naturally creates and sustains life. While Creation stories vary widely, from God’s spoken words breathing life into existence to a pregnant woman falling from the sky who was saved and cared for by animals, they remind us that humans belong within the complex nature system.
Below are four short clips of creation stories from various traditions:
Genesis Creation Story (Judeo-Christian faith tradition)
Sky Woman Falling (Haudenosaunee tradition)
Hindu Creation Story (Hindu faith tradition)
The Earth with Kaang (African San Bushmen Creation story)
Earth Day does not have to be (and should not be) the only time we focus on living more sustainably. Some suggestions for incorporating more sustainable practices in our everyday lives are included below. And please keep in mind – progress over perfection! Not everyone can practice all of these suggestions, but choosing one or two things from the list that feel feasible for your life at this time will make an impact!
If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet at the first floor lobby of ESC on Tuesday, April 25 at 11:30AM. 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. Interested in learning more about the health benefits of walking? Check out this article.
On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Badin Guild will host a cocktail reception from 2-4 p.m. in 215-216 McKenna Hall for Badin Guild members and their guests. Please see this list of registered attendees for details on benefactors who will be attending this event. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.
Colleagues-
As our collective team and goals grow, so does our commitment to providing ongoing education, training, and professional development. Accordingly, Sara Liebscher, Brian Diss, and I have been collaborating to expand the capacity and influence of the Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) team.
I am pleased to announce two job postings:
Fundraiser Training Specialist (new role)
Associate Director, LOD
(role currently held by Mary Flynt) See previous announcement about transition.
I gladly welcome all applications, interest, referrals, and questions.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
It is my pleasure to welcome Nicole Konieczny (pronounced Kah-nez-nee) to the Prospect & Research Strategy team as Research Analyst, effective April 12. In her new role, Nicole will be working with the Research team to provide quality research to fundraisers and help identify process improvement opportunities in our recurring project-based work.
Nicole was a Division I Women’s Basketball player at Valparaiso University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She then went on to Stephen F. Austin State University, where she continued to play while earning her Master of Business Administration.
We are excited to see the impact Nicole’s skills and energy will have on our team. Please consider reaching out to Nicole at nkoniecz@nd.edu to introduce yourself.
Welcome Nicole!
Christina Ryan
Director, Prospect Research
The Office of Leadership Events is looking forward to working with you as we plan for the Class of 2023 Commencement Weekend (May 20 & 21, 2023). Outlined below is important information regarding requests for:
Commencement Mass Preferred Seating – Saturday, May 20
President’s Cocktail Reception invitation criteria and special requests – Saturday, May 20 immediately following Mass
University Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seating – Sunday, May 21
To help you manage the important deadlines and instructions for each event, please refer to the 2023 Commencement Request Guide.
CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMENCEMENT REQUESTS
All requests must be requested with the Google Form no later than Friday, April 28, 2023.
COMMENCEMENT MASS
Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Mass Preferred Seats:
We will coordinate a limited number of Mass reserved seats in Section 11 at Purcell Pavilion.
Google form requests may be entered for donors with $1M+ household extended giving.
Maximum number of seats per request is limited to four.
Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request reserved Mass seating; all other requests must be entered with the Google form.
Fundraisers should not request seating for themselves.
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Please encourage early arrival for donors without preferred seats. If necessary, overflow seating will be provided in Heritage Hall and the Monogram Room.
PRESIDENT’S COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Club Naimoli at Purcell Pavilion
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 6:30 – 7:30 pm (immediately following Mass)
President’s Cocktail Reception Invitations:
The following donor groups (with a 2023 undergraduate) will automatically be invited to the President’s Cocktail Reception:
Trustees (both parents and grandparents, if the Trustee is the grandparent)
For Good Cabinet (both parents and grandparents, if the Cabinet member is the grandparent)
Principal Donors (both parents and grandparents, if the Principal donor is the grandparent)
Advisory Council parents
President’s Circle & Cavanaugh Council parents
Jesse Harper Council parents
Cardinal O’Hara Dean’s Circle parents
St. Thomas More Leadership Circle parents
RHF – Athletics Director’s Circle parents
$250K+ parents, based on household extended giving
Faculty/Staff parents
Special requests may be made via the Google Form for donors outside the automatic invite criteria outlined above. Priority will be given to donors $100K+ household extended giving – limited to undergraduates and their parents.
Those who meet the automatic invitation criteria, plus any additional approved donors requested via the Google form, will be invited via a formal invitation from Fr. Jenkins. These invitations will be emailed by Friday, April 14, 2023.
Please note that this reception is intended for undergraduates and their parents; invitations will not be extended to graduate students/families.
Fundraisers should not request an invitation to the President’s Cocktail Reception for themselves; invitations are limited as indicated above.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Notre Dame Stadium (Severe Weather Location: Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center)
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am; processional begins at 9:00 am)
Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seats:
We will coordinate seating for the Commencement Ceremony within the preferred (blue) seats on the east side of the stadium.
Google form requests may be entered for donors:
$350K+ household extended giving
Advisory Council parents
President’s Circle & Cavanaugh Council parents
Jesse Harper Council parents
Cardinal O’Hara Dean’s Circle parents
St. Thomas More Leadership Circle parents
RHF – Athletics Director’s Circle parents
Please note you must enter a request for tickets even if the donor meets the criteria.
Google form requests may be entered for donors who do not meet the criteria. These requests will be reviewed and approved if seating is available.
Maximum number of seats per request is limited to six.
Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request preferred Commencement seating; all other requests must be requested on the Google form.
Fundraisers may request preferred seats for themselves on the Google form, to sit with key benefactors. Please note as #sitwith in comments section. Preferred seating requests for fundraisers will not be honored if the Commencement Ceremony moves indoors to Purcell Pavilion.
All other Commencement Ceremony seating will be open seating and tickets are required (please read below for detailed information on general admission and severe weather tickets).
IMPORTANT NOTE
In all cases, please do not communicate a possible invitation or preferred seating until you are notified via a confirmation email. Until all requests are received, it is unknown exactly how the invitations and tickets will be apportioned.
You will find the report of donors with a prospective 2023 graduate in the HERE. Please note, this is an extensive workbook containing four tabs, including both parents and grandparents of 2023 graduates. Please carefully review the list to determine donor eligibility for consideration and if any of your donors are not reflected on the reports.
APPROVALS
All requests will be updated in the Development Resources Google Drive once approved.
GENERAL ADMISSION AND SEVERE WEATHER TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission Tickets
If the Commencement Ceremony is in the stadium, tickets for general admission (GA) are required. The number of GA tickets per graduate is not limited but graduates must request GA tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office. Please reference the Registrar’s guidance on the Commencement website. Please note GA tickets are all mobile this year and will be sent to all graduates the week of May 15, 2023.
Severe Weather Tickets
The Office of Leadership Events does not handle severe weather tickets.
All students, regardless of whether they have GA tickets or preferred seats from Development, will receive severe weather guest tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office.
Undergraduates are allotted up to three (3) severe weather guest tickets from the Registrar; graduate students are allotted up to two (2) severe weather guest tickets. These tickets will be emailed a few days before Commencement if there is a chance we move to the Joyce.
If the Severe Weather Plan is activated:
The Commencement Ceremony will move from Notre Dame Stadium to the Purcell Pavilion; graduates will be notified via the ND Emergency Alert system.
Graduates and faculty in academic attire will be admitted to the Purcell Pavilion without a ticket. However, only guests with a severe weather ticket will be seated in Purcell Pavilion.
The Commencement Ceremony will be broadcast live in the Joyce Center North Dome, auditoriums in the DeBartolo Hall classroom building, and other large auditoriums in nearby buildings as announced. This will allow guests without a severe weather guest ticket to view the event live.
It is very important to note that donors in the preferred seats will not have preferred seats should the Commencement Ceremony move to Purcell Pavilion. Please communicate to your donors that should the Severe Weather Plan be implemented, they will need to find general seating in Purcell Pavilion utilizing their graduates three allotted severe weather tickets.
TICKET DISTRIBUTION
Commencement tickets are scheduled to be distributed as follows. All tickets will be sent via email (general admission and preferred seating)
Monday, May 15: Every student will receive an email with their general admission ticket. This ticket can be shared via email with all of their guests.
Tuesday, May 16: Development Preferred seating will be sent via email to all approved benefactors.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A limited inventory of rooms at the Morris Inn is managed by the Office of Leadership Events, and is available for the honorary degree recipients and Trustees. All donor requests have been approved HERE. Please review and email Stephanie Mead if you have questions or additional requests by Friday, April 17. Guest confirmations have been sent, please communicate with your benefactors if they have been approved.
QUESTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please contact the Office of Leadership Events with questions at sep@nd.edu
Congratulations Michael Infantine, our new colleague on the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. He and his wife Madeline welcomed their first baby, Franklin Joseph on March 31st. Michael reports all are well and healthy. Blessings to the Infantine family.
I am pleased to announce a new member of the NDAA IT Team will be joining us on Monday, April 17, just in time for our Spring Board Meeting and Leadership Conference!
Anuoluwapo (Anu) Osinubi will be joining the NDAA IT Team as our new Email Communications Analyst next Monday. Anu is multi-talented and comes to Notre Dame with a background in email communications and web development and design. He was most recently working with Beacon Health. On the side he has been building Kwikapay—a startup fintech based in his home country, Nigeria. Anu is looking forward to the opportunity to learn, grow, and meet new people as he comes into his new role working with our email communications here in the NDAA.
When you see him next week, please take a moment to welcome him to the team.
John
It is with deepest gratitude and appreciation that I would like to announce that after almost 30 years of service, George Duke will be retiring on April 21.
In his time here at Notre Dame, George has raised over $133 million in production including $20 million for financial aid. He has worked with 1,400 benefactor families across the US accumulating to 6,226 visits.
George has dedicated his career to advancing Notre Dame’s sacred mission. We will always be profoundly grateful for his work, but more importantly for who he is.
Thank you, George!
Sincerely, Shelby
On Tuesday, April 11 from 5:00-6:45PM, please join us as Thom Browne ‘88 discusses “By Design: Thom Browne on the Business of Fashion.” The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study is co-hosting the event with the Mendoza College of Business, which will take place in the Jordan Auditorium. Thom Browne is the 2022-23 NDIAS Artist in Residence and chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The conversation and Q&A will be moderated by Michael Hainey ‘86, a deputy editor of Air Mail and author of the New York Times best-seller, After Visiting Friends.
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in April! We hope you “spring” into a year full of joy and fun!
4/1 – Katie O’Friel
4/1 – Tara Reilly
4/1 – Jess Rizzo
4/1 – Steve Sollmann
4/3 – Michael Connaughton
4/6 – Austin Gammage
4/6 – Ken Johnson
4/6 – Cindy Karpovs
4/8 – Amanda Mckee
4/12 – Joe Dietz
4/12 – Katy Orenchuk
4/15 – Terri Glenn
4/15 – Amy Mason
4/16 – Michelle Jones
4/16 – Steve Orsini
4/18 – Dean Ernzen
4/18 – Jeff Faust
4/19 – Kris Machalleck
4/19 – Rose Michalski
4/20 – Mark Helmke
4/22 – Rachel Parks
4/23 – Kat Gardner
4/23 – Matthew Greene
4/23 – Karen Sunshine
4/24 – Angie Dennig
4/25 – Josh Cunningham
4/25 – Sarah Wodrich
4/27 – Ryan Brennan
4/27 – Katie Kerby
4/27 – Marie Labosky
4/27 – Sheila McMahon
4/29 – Peter Hlabse
4/30 – Andrew Frye
With spring on the way back to campus, please note the following updates regarding the ESC Smart Cars:
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Waltz (lwaltz@nd.edu), Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu), or Grace Prosniewski (gprosnie@nd.edu).
Our Giving Societies team is growing! I am happy to share that Tim Kenney will shift his responsibilities to focus on leading and growing Sorin 175 and Sorin Gold. His work will focus on three critical areas: developing a strategic growth plan for Sorin 175 and Sorin Gold through research and data analysis, generating content and experiences that will grow the overall attractiveness of Sorin 175 and Sorin Gold, and building relationships with internal and external partners to influence fundraising.
We are now hiring an Associate Director, Sorin Society Marketing.
Please reach out to me or Tim Kenney with questions about the transition.
Thank you,
Katie Kerby
Spring means spring cleaning!
As a reminder, if you utilize the shared fridges in any of our office spaces, it is your responsibility to clean and dispose of any food or condiments you bring in. Please put your name and date on anything you place in the refrigerator.
Samantha Checkley has graciously volunteered to lead a deep clean of some of our shared ESC office resources this coming Monday, April 3rd. Please note, if you have food/drinks/condiments in the fridge, they MUST be labeled with your name and the date. Any expired items/unmarked items will be thrown away.
Additionally, if you are interested in helping with the cleaning process, please meet up with Samantha in the ESC Cafe at 9AM on Monday, April 3rd.
Thank you again for respecting our shared spaces!
Friends and Colleagues,
I am very pleased to introduce you to our newest Gift Planning Officer, Mary Lake (’91). Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University and her J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. For years following law school, Mary served as Managing Partner of Lake & Lake, a law practice in LaPorte County where Mary represented clients in matters that included estate planning and real estate, and she later served as Deputy Public Defender in LaPorte County. For the past four years Mary has worked as Chief of Staff for the LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney, leading a team of more than forty employees.
Mary and her husband John (’88) are the proud parents of seven children, including one Notre Dame graduate and two other current Notre Dame students. Mary’s first day is Monday, April 3, and her regional assignment will be determined and effective as of the start of the new fiscal year. Please come say hello to Mary next week (she will be sharing office space with Sarah Wodrich) and give her a warm welcome to Development!
TJ
UR Team,
Please join us in congratulating Kat Gardner on her promotion to Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving. We are thrilled for Kat to officially join the Annual Giving team as a tier one fundraiser after serving as a valued member of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team.
Over the past 5 1/2 years, Kat has played an integral role with the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. In her early years with S&DR, Kat partnered with the Western fundraising region as well as several divisions. Most recently, Kat has fostered excellent campus partnerships with the College of Arts & Letters, the Keough School, and the Arts & Architecture divisions. Further, Kat developed and led the growth of the annual Endowed Position Stewardship Initiative (EPSI); she has led the newly revised Expendable Reporting initiative for the team; she has co-led the development of the Stewardship Scoop campus-wide educational newsletter, using her marketing talents to make it a truly memorable publication.
We are confident that Kat’s experience with donors, eagerness to have a greater impact on our students, and dedication to our mission will lead her to continued success as a fundraiser. Please join us in congratulating Kat on her new role.
Best,
Kasey O’Connor & Cristi Ganyard
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us in congratulating Jeff Fersch on his transition to the Prospect & Research Strategy team as a Research Analyst!
Jeff has been with Development since 2005, when he worked as a Development Assistant. In 2014, he became a fundraiser for what was then the Midwest Region. He continued with the Illinois Region and worked with donors in the Chicagoland area. Jeff has been a prolific mission-giving fundraiser — consistently posting $1 million-plus in unrestricted — along with hitting his tier target in six of the last seven years. More than the numbers, Jeff is known for the consummate care he shows donors and his teammates. The Chicago team wishes him great success as he continues to serve Our Lady’s mission.
In his new role, Jeff will be working with the Research team to provide quality research to fundraisers and help identify process improvement opportunities in our recurring project-based work. We’re excited to gain Jeff’s unique insight as a long-standing member of the Development family. Jeff will make his transition to the team on April 17th.
Again, please join us in congratulating Jeff on his new role!
Jerry Barca & Christina Ryan
I am excited to announce that John Cunningham has joined the Chicago team as a regional director. John (’18, ’20 M.Ed) was born in South Bend, but after various moves during his childhood, his family has called Chapel Hill, North Carolina home for the last twelve years.
While a student at Notre Dame, John worked as a manager for the men’s basketball program under Coach Mike Brey. After graduation John taught middle school social studies for two years at Our Lady of Sorrows School in McAllen, Texas, as part of the ACE Teaching Fellows Program.
After a stint working with the Advancement Team at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, John was the Facility Operations Manager for the Kansas City Current, a soccer team in the NWSL, for the past two years. John joined the KC Current during its inaugural season in 2021 and worked on a number of projects including the building process of the team’s training facility.
John has always been around sports, and enjoys playing and watching any game and spending time with family and friends.
His first day in the office is Wednesday, March 29.
– Jerry Barca
Colleagues,
Below is a Notre Dame Day announcement we released on giving.nd.edu this week. Feel free to share with anyone interested. As always, thank you for your work bolstering this one-of-a-kind fundraising and engagement event.
https://giving.nd.edu/stories/the-tenth-annual-notre-dame-day-returns-this-april
Questions about the broadcast? Email lin.wang@nd.edu ›
Questions about fundraising? Email ndday@nd.edu ›
Giving opens April 1st at notredameday.nd.edu.
With Love,
Brandon Tabor
Dear Colleagues,
Please help us welcome Emily Naff to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC). Emily’s first day will be Monday, March 27th.
Emily is no stranger to Notre Dame! She comes to us from the Main Building where she has worked for the past year as a Marketing and Design Specialist for our Marketing Department. Prior to that, she was in Grace Hall working as a People Services Associate in our Human Resources Department. Before joining the Notre Dame family in 2020, Emily held HR and Marketing positions at Talent Source in Mishawaka and Mahoney Family Dentistry in South Bend.
Emily received her BS in Marketing from Indiana University South Bend.
Emily’s experience, skillset, and commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s University will no doubt help advance our team’s work and culture. Development is lucky to have her!
Please consider reaching out to Emily at eknouse@nd.edu to introduce yourself.
Welcome to Development, Emily!
Anita Sareen
Lori Tinkey
Koby brings a wealth of institutional knowledge from his time working with the Center for Sustainable Energy since 2017 in which he worked as an Administrative Coordinator. He is also on the Board of Directors of New Carlisle Hometown Days. Koby previously owned and operated the New Carlisle Gazette.
Koby received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame with a major in Political Science.
Please join us in welcoming Koby!
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.
Dear Colleagues,
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Badin Guild members received an email sharing the Fiscal Year 2022 Badin Guild Impact Report.
This report is also available on this website.
Please contact Laura Walker with questions.
Do you like meeting new people and serving your community? Are you looking for something to do during the month of July? Consider joining the Alumni Association’s Family Volunteer Camp as a Student Program Leader! Check out the posting here: https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/29436
What they’re looking for:
*9 recent graduates or current students who are servant leaders
*Must be available June 30 via Zoom and in-person July 6-28
What you get:
*An opportunity to mentor young people and hone leadership skills
*The chance to make a difference in South Bend
*Time to make new, lifelong friends
*Networking opportunities with alumni
*Free housing
*All meals covered during working hours
*$15 per hour
Team,
I am elated to introduce you to our new Affinity Marketing Program Director, Sarah Kriegshauser!
Sarah is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, where she was active with the Club of St. Louis. After high school, Sarah attended Xavier University (class of 2019), in Cincinnati, OH. She has been active with the ND Club of Cincinnati, recently as their YoungND Coordinator. Some of you may recognize her last name, as Sarah’s father, Keith Kriegshauser, and grandfather, Herman Kriegshauser are former NDAA board members. Sarah’s brother is currently a freshman here at Notre Dame.
For the last 4 years, Sarah has worked as the marketing coordinator at UASI, a healthcare consulting company in Cincinnati, OH. Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending sporting events and concerts.
Sarah will start on March 20th. Please join me in welcoming Sarah to the team!
Molly Lenaburg
Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
March 14 marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical sign pi. Founded in 1988, March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14) represents the first three digits of pi, and it also happens to be Albert Einstein’s birthday. In honor of Pi Day, bring in your favorite pie (homemade or store bought) to the ESC Cafe at any time on Tuesday, March 14th. Sign up here to bring a pie!
From ND Professor Wendy Angst:
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in March! We’re lucky to work with you!
3/1 – Caitlin Olivier
3/2 – Sean Boudreau
3/2 – Juliana Newbill
3/5 – Kirt Bjork
3/6 – Mari Garza
3/8 – Peyton Badskey
3/10 – Kevin Nugent
3/13 – Dani Elgas
3/13 – Wendy Sigala Rubio
3/14 – Mayuri Changede
3/14 – Digger O’Brien
3/15 – Kelly Judd
3/16 – Chris Liberto
3/17 – Lana Taylor
3/18 – Deena Chamberlin
3/18 – Indi Jackson
3/19 – Jonathan Retartha
3/21 – Caitlyn Clinton
3/21 – Rosie McDowell
3/22 – Jennifer Koebel
3/23 – Michele Berente
3/23 – Linda Klaybor
3/24 – Leslie Curry
3/25 – Matt Weldy
3/29 – Lizzie Sommers
Please join me in wishing Landon Weldy a successful transition to his new position in marketing and communications at Partners Worldwide, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Landon joined the Storytelling and Engagement team in June 2019, and his last day will be March 10, 2023. We’ve had the privilege of watching him grow over the years and become a valuable member of our team.
Many of you have had the pleasure of working with Landon on storytelling fundraising proposals and Notre Dame Day. Landon was also responsible for coordinating the Live Chats, Fighting Irish Foodies, and many other special projects.
Landon is a native of Goshen, Indiana and a graduate of Goshen College. Since joining Notre Dame, Landon’s family members have relocated to Florida and to Grand Rapids; we are not sure he chose the correct family member to follow!
Please join me in thanking Landon for sharing his many gifts with the Notre Dame family, and in wishing him much success and happiness as he writes the next chapter in his story.
Thank you, Landon!
David Chaudoir
Colleagues,
It is with a heavy heart that today is my last day. The last year at the University of Notre Dame has been wonderful. This place helped me find my passion at a time when I was lost in my career, get through hardships, and develop deep rooted values to be the greater force for good. Therefore, I am forever grateful for this place. However, after a little over a year of being a development coordinator (which taught me so much), it is time for me to take the next step in a direct fundraising role at Purdue University. That being said, I would not have been able to achieve this without each and every one of you. You all have helped develop me as a young professional and I just want to say thank you.
God Bless,
Casey Buck
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5-7 PM ET the Badin Guild will host a stewardship reception at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. This reception is hosted by George and Ginny Mammola and Tom and Bridget Black.
The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.
Regional Directors
If you have a benefactor attending this event, you are most welcome to attend as well. Please let Laura Walker know of your participation by COB Thursday, February 23 to ensure we have a proper headcount.
Dear Colleagues,
You are invited to attend this Thursday’s Notre Dame Endowment Update. If you have not already contacted Laura Walker, please do so by COB, Wednesday, February 22 to receive access information to join this event.
The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.
UR Friends and Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Casey Buck will be leaving his role of Development Coordinator to pursue an exciting professional opportunity as an Associate Director of Development, Special Operations for Purdue University, his alma mater. His last day at the University is Friday, February 24th. We wish Casey the best in his next chapter, and he will always be a member of the Notre Dame Family!
Please join me in congratulating Casey and wishing him well as he embarks on this exciting next chapter in his career.
All the best,
Anita Sareen & the DC Team
Staff,
I am excited to announce the hiring of Terri Glenn as our next Spirituality and Service Coordinator. For more than 25 years, Terri has been employed at the Potts Law Office. Given the coming retirement of the staff there, Terri was looking for a new challenge. We were thrilled that she considered us, and she is very eager to be coming to a role where she can share her lifelong Catholic faith as part of our outreach.
Terri and her husband James have been married for 45 years this month and have been blessed with three sons and seven grandchildren.
Monday, February 27, will be Terri’s first day. Until then, please join me in welcoming her!
All the best,
Dan
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 first floor lobby at 11:45AM on Tuesday, Feb 21. Lou Nanni 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!
Dear everyone –
Please join us in congratulating Ray Herring on his new position with the Athletics Advancement team! Ray is an incredible fundraiser, teammate, leader and friend to all in the Southern Region, and he will be deeply missed! We are blowing the Southern conch shell in his honor this week and look forward to collaborating with Ray in Florida.
The Athletics Advancement team is thrilled to officially welcome Ray into our family. He began his new role as a Regional Director covering Florida and Atlanta on February 13th. As a former Notre Dame student-athlete on the football field, Ray has a deep understanding of the mission of Notre Dame Athletics and his passion and drive to support our student-athletes is unmatched. Please join me in congratulating Ray on this exciting new chapter in his career at Notre Dame!
Best,
Anne and Riley
Friends and Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Anne Wieber has been promoted to Associate Director, Gift Planning Advancement. During her nearly six years in Development, Anne has played a central role in the success of our Gift Planning work, particularly in her integral role in the relaunch and ongoing leadership of the Love Thee Notre Dame initiative since 2019. As all who have worked with Anne know well, she is an incredible partner, a consummate team player, and has excelled at everything she has been asked to take on.
In her new role, Anne will serve as lead on all Gift Planning and Storytelling collaborative work, will work side-by-side with Jessica Brice on the launch and implementation of our new LTND-U training program, will serve as lead on the planning and execution of all Love Thee Notre Dame sponsored events, will maintain and increase her role in facilitation of and engagement with our Gift Planning Advancement Committee, and will lead efforts in maintaining, synthesizing, and updating Gift Planning fundraising data (in collaboration with colleagues across Development).
Please join me in congratulating Anne on this well-deserved promotion.
TJ Pillari
If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks with Sara Liebscher, please fill out this form. We will meet at noon at the ESC front desk on Tuesday, February 14. 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 seeing those in person for this fun exercise. Happy trails!
Dear Colleagues,
The first spring renewal mailing (renew #1) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, February 10 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 9,600 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
Friends and Colleagues,
I write to share the news that Amelia Thompson will be leaving Notre Dame to pursue an exciting professional opportunity, one that brings her closer to home in Tennessee. Her last day at the University is this Friday, February 10.
In the nearly two years that Amelia has been a valued member of this team, she has built and grown a number of important relationships on behalf of the University. She has had an unmistakable impact on Notre Dame, this team and the benefactors with whom she has worked.
Please join me in thanking Amelia and wishing her well as she embarks on this exciting next chapter in her career.
All the best,
Ryan
Dear Colleagues,
Please see below for updates on registrants, invitations, and access to these events.
Notre Dame Investment Team Endowment Update
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 11 AM ET, we will host the Notre Dame Endowment Update with Mike Donovan and his team. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question-and-answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team.
A final reminder email will be sent to benefactors who have not yet registered for this event on Tuesday, February 14th.
The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.
To join this event, please contact Laura Walker. A zoom link will also be published closer to this event.
Badin Guild Naples Cocktail Reception
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5-7 PM ET the Badin Guild will host a stewardship reception at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. This reception is hosted by George and Ginny Mammola and Tom and Bridget Black.
Badin Guild Members
An invitation with event details was sent to all Badin Guild members on Thursday, January 26th and reminders will be sent on Thursday, February 9th, and Tuesday, February 21st.
The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.
Prospects
Benefactors who are not in the Badin Guild but have a preferred or seasonal address within 50 miles of Naples and lifetime giving of $250K, or have been previously requested to be invited by a regional director, will also receive the invitations that will be sent on Thursday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 21st.
If you have a prospective planned gift benefactor that is not on this list that you would like to invite, please contact Laura Walker.
Regional Directors
If you have a benefactor coming to this event, you are most welcome to attend as well.
If you have any questions regarding any of these events, please contact Laura Walker.
The University Relations Administration team is now searching for an Advisor to the Vice President of University Relations. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for advising the Vice President on all aspects of University Relations strategic operations. This opportunity also includes management of special projects, serving as a liaison to academic and administrative units, and drafting and executing correspondence to internal and external constituents on behalf of the Vice President. Please see the job posting for the full description Advisor to the Vice President for University Relations. Adria Logan, Associate Director of Organizational Strategy will be the primary point of contact for this search. If you have any questions related to this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Adria before the post closes on February 16th.
The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is now hiring for an Assistant Director, University Stewardship Initiatives. In this role, the assistant director is responsible for project management of impact reporting, acknowledgments, communications, recognition, and stewardship events in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs and Department of Athletics. Rosie McDowell, who manages Undergraduate Financial Aid stewardship, is the hiring manager for this position. Please let Rosie know if you have any questions about this dynamic, student-focused role. The role will be posted until February 19th.
Colleagues,
Please join me in wishing Brooke Wenzel all the best as she departs the Notre Dame family to start a new career at ExtraHop, a cyber-security company based in Seattle, doing process improvement projects for their marketing department. She will continue living in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota close to her family and with her dog, Honeybear.
Brooke moved to South Bend and joined us in 2013 after working for Thomson Reuters as a legal research associate in Washington, DC. She spent 5 years with the Gift Planning team beginning the launch of the DAF portal program, 3 years with the CCPC team working directly with benefactors and fundraisers in the NY Metro and East Coast regions, and has spent the last two years continuing her partnership with George West and Ryan Brennan to grow portfolios and onboard many new fundraisers and teammates. She is passionate about her work and has made a huge impact with her strategic mindset, insight, and creative ideas.
Please join us in gratitude and congratulations to Brooke as we say farewell for now! Her last day will be Friday, February 10th. We will be posting shortly for a new Prospect Management Consultant position, so please contact Jonathan Retartha if you know of any interest in the role.
Here is Brooke’s personal contact information – please keep in touch!
Email: Brookewenzel01@gmail.com
Cell: 651-278-6074
Thank you Brooke!
-Jonathan Retartha
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in February! We love working with you!
2/2 – Kim Biagini
2/3 – Alyssa Strbjak
2/3 – Shelby Carroll
2/4 – Rebekah Kincaid
2/8 – Davida Kozlowski
2/10 – Cat Edmonds
2/10 – Jessica Reasons
2/12 – Aaron Wall
2/13 – Christa LeeVan
2/16 – Matt Abernathy
2/17 – Allison Griffith
2/20 – Riley Koval
2/21 – Ashley Moeller
2/21 – Kara Primmer
2/23 – Heather Moriconi
2/24 – Shannon Longo
2/27 – Amy Schell
2/27 – Hilary Ott
2/29 – Bill Kempf
The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring AVP for Advancement Services, Brian Diss! In this episode we discuss new year resolutions, why pie is always better than cake, and Brian’s dream job of being a host on The Today Show! All this and more in the Grace of Giving! Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.
Dear Colleagues,
I am so pleased to announce that Gavin McGuire has accepted the position of Academic Advancement Director for the Keough School of Global Affairs, effective March 1, 2023.
As many of you know, Gavin has been a tremendous asset to our team and Notre Dame since 2013. He has served since October 2018 as the Advisor to the Vice President of University Relations, providing strategic support to Lou Nanni and UR’s senior leadership team. Before his time in the Main Building, Gavin occupied the roles of Program Director for Innovation and Strategies, Assistant Director of the Notre Dame Trail, and Development Associate, working closely with Micki Kidder.
I can speak for both myself and my team that we are thrilled to have him join us!
Gavin’s current role as Advisor to the Vice President of University Relations will be posted in the coming days. See Adria Logan with any questions, and we encourage any colleagues interested to apply. For now, please join me in congratulating Gavin!
KO
Parking Services is retiring the outdated access technology on all campus parking gates and faculty/staff lots. Gate proximity cards (white cards and clickers) will no longer work as of Tuesday, Jan. 31, when the last of the old technology is removed. Your hands-free enhanced hang tag will give you automatic access to campus gates and parking lots. If you have not already received yours, please pick up your enhanced hang tag at the Parking Services office in the first-floor lobby area of Hammes Mowbray Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
All faculty and staff should also check the expiration date on their Irish1Card. Access credentials for buildings and parking gates will expire on the same date. Visit the Card Office on the 4th Floor of Grace Hall to renew and reactivate your credentials.
Yesterday, we started sending our 2022 Giving Statements electronically. The subject line is 2022 Charitable Giving Tax Statement: University of Notre Dame and the sender was givegift@nd.edu. If your donors have questions, please encourage them to search by the subject line and/or sender. Hard copies will be mailed in the next few days.
Thank you,
Alyssa Strbjak
Gift and Data Management will be closed this Friday, January 27 in recognition of our team’s work during the year end. The general phone and email will be covered to help donors who need assistance.
Thank you,
Amy Schell
I’d like you all to welcome our new Arts & Architecture AAD, Hilary Ott! Hilary is joining us from New York City where she worked for more than 3 years as a Private Sales Accounts Manager at Christie’s. She received her Master of Arts in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York and has been working in the city ever since – beginning with an internship at the Guggenheim, to Sotheby’s before landing a few different roles at Christie’s. Her extensive background in the arts and humanities, and relationship building makes her a great fit for this role. As a Domer from the class of 2013, she is not new to Notre Dame, but we are happy that she is back in South Bend.
As the Arts & Architecture AAD, Hilary will be responsible for driving philanthropy to DPAC, Snite/Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, and the School of Architecture. As you all know, I am looking forward to passing the baton into her more than capable hands. Her first day in Development will be Monday, January 30, 2023 – the start of fundraiser training week. Please say hi and introduce yourself throughout the week.
We are thrilled to have Hilary join the team!
– Katy Orenchuk
Colleagues,
Please note the Morris Inn still has rooms available over Junior Parents Weekend, Friday, February 17, through Sunday, February 19. Please contact Molly Di Carlo (mschau@nd.edu) with any questions.
Team,
I’m excited to provide you with some information on the newest members of the NDAA Team…
Dani Elgas: Guest Experience Program Director (formerly Special Events Program Director) starting January 23, 2023
A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a graduate of Iowa State University, Dani Elgas has lived in the South Bend area for the last 11 years working in leadership roles for the YMCA and Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana. Outside of work, Dani is a mother of two (Tyler – 11 and Addie – 7). In her free time, she’s heavily involved at her church and Prairie Vista Elementary. Additionally, Dani plays slow pitch softball, participates in a women’s golf league and enjoys a variety of fitness-related activities.
Todd Lemons: IT Solutions Consultant starting Jan 17, 2023
Todd comes to Notre Dame from Bethel University where he spent the past 19 years, most recently serving as the Director of Infrastructure and Information Security. He brings a background in technology infrastructure, AV technologies, and even some audio engineering through a past career and his current volunteer work. He’s looking forward to the fun, change, and challenges that working in the NDAA will bring and is excited to get to know the team.
Mary Prebys: Alumni Groups Coordinator starting January 23, 2023
Mary Prebys is a proud member of the Notre Dame Class of 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a minor in Education. Some of you might remember Mary as a student worker for the Alumni Association all 4 years. After graduation, Mary returned to her home in the suburbs of Chicago as a Youth Minister at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish in Darien, IL. Later, she moved on to be the Vice President of Marketing and Engagement at a small life insurance company before realizing her dream of returning to the Notre Dame Alumni Association. She loves spending her time with her puppy, Mr Curly Lambeau (go Pack go!), watching college and professional football, and traveling to visit family all over the country.
Amy Retartha: Professional and Alumni Education Coordinator starting January 17, 2023
Amy brings 5 years of experience supporting our local community through her work at the St. Joseph County Public Library where she coordinated 150+online programs during Covid-19 and a multitude of in-person programs. She will draw upon her front and back-of-house theatre training in this role supporting ThinkND. Hesburgh Lecture Series, Reunion programming, IrishCompass and more. Amy’s talents include her analytical, creative, people, logistical, and technical abilities. Amy is married to Ryan Retartha who engages Mendoza alumni for the University and together they have two sons: Ellis and Quinn.
Please join me in welcoming this incredible group to the NDAA!
All the best,
Dolly
OIT recently released information about their spring 2023 training courses. Read here for even more info.
“The new year is here and it’s the perfect time to upgrade your skill set. Whether it’s learning valuable tips from a Time-Out for Tech session, taking an instructor-led class, or finding an online class in Udemy, technical training classes from the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) have something for everyone.”
Join for us this year’s Walk the Walk Week Staff Unity Summit. The Unity Summit has been a recurring event for staff during the Walk the Walk Week and in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event helps to build community by creating opportunities to meet and interact with other ND employees. Featuring small group facilitated dialogue, participants will explore societal challenges and discuss ways to make Notre Dame a more welcoming place where all employees can thrive. Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources.
Notre Dame Investment Team Endowment Update
Please join us Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 11 AM ET, for the Notre Dame Endowment Update. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question-and-answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team.
The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.
To join this event, please contact Laura Walker
Badin Guild Naples Cocktail Reception
The Badin Guild will be hosting a stewardship reception in Naples on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5-7 PM ET at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The Naples reception is hosted by George and Ginny Mammola and Tom and Bridget Black.
Invitations with event details will be sent on Thursday, January 26, 2023, via email to all Badin Guild members. Reminders will be sent in February.
If you have a prospective planned gift benefactor you would like to invite, please contact Laura Walker.
Badin Guild Mass of Thanksgiving
Please plan to 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 live streamed and recorded, your presence, as we join in prayer for our Badin Guild members and their intentions, will be a powerful message to these benefactors.
A link to the live stream will also be available on the day of the event and a recording will be made available to Badin Guild members.
If you have any questions regarding any of these events, please contact Laura Walker.
Gift and Data Management will be closed this Friday, January 13 in recognition of our team’s work during the year end. The general phone and email will be covered to help donors who need assistance.
Thank you,
Amy Schell
The Office of Gift Planning will be closed this Friday, January 13 in recognition of our team’s work during the year end.
Thank you,
TJ Pillari
Colleagues,
Please help us welcome Laura Waltz, our new senior office coordinator on the Internal Engagement team. Laura’s first day is Wednesday, January 11.
Laura comes to us from Lippert Components Inc., where she worked as an Administrative Associate for the past 5 years. During her career, Laura has also held roles with Metropolitan Title Company Inc., Kruggel, Lawton & Co., LLC, and Integrity Title Agency. We’re so excited for Laura to bring her administrative and operational expertise to the ESC front desk.
Laura was born in New Castle, Indiana. She has been married to her high school sweetheart Mark for 41 years. In her free time, Laura enjoys crafting bead jewelry, going to the beach, and spending time with her family, including her daughter Liv, son-in-law Jacob, and 15-month-old grandson Arlo.
When you see Laura around the halls at ESC, please stop by and say hello.
Welcome to the team, Laura!
With gratitude,
Grace
Dear Friends,
I am excited to share that Meredith Sharwarko joins our UR Family as Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving Programs starting today, Monday, January 9, 2023!
Meredith joins us from Hope College where she served on their Annual Giving team for six years—most recently as Director of Annual Giving. Prior to her work in higher education, Meredith was an Account Executive at Inte Q, a provider of loyalty and subscription-based benefit programs, data analytics, and merchandise products.
Please join me in welcoming Meredith to Notre Dame and be sure to stop by and say hello to her.
God Bless and Go Irish,
Brandon Tabor
Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce the promotion of Caitlin Olivier as our new director for donor relations strategies, taking on the important role that Mary Fisher vacated last year. Caitlin has served on the Stewardship & Donor Relations team the last 4 ½ years, focusing on donor recognition, and I am thrilled to have an opportunity to promote from within.
Caitlin has been influential in pushing forward efficiencies, creativity, and technology in recent recognition projects. She was instrumental in the implementation of the digital donor display in the Hesburgh Library in 2020, has digitalized our ongoing capital reports, and has demonstrated incredible creativity when sourcing donor gifts in association with dedications. This demonstrated leadership in excellence will serve her well as she takes on this new challenge in donor relations strategies. With Emma Capannari, Caitlin will serve as the stewardship partner to all fundraisers, strategizing next steps in association with upcoming asks and stewardship plans. We look forward to communicating soon about updated guidelines for individualized stewardship touches and with fundraiser assignments.
Caitlin’s past experience includes serving as a CRM business analyst at Indiana University and enrollment work at Drexel University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and anticipates becoming a “domer” this summer when she will earn her Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration degree from Notre Dame.
Please join me in congratulating Caitlin and also please help us find a new program director for donor recognition. Caitlin’s vacated position reports directly to Jessica Reasons. Please contact Jessica with interest and/or questions.
Grateful,
Katherine Lane
Sr. Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in January! We hope you have a great day and a wonderful new year!
1/3 – Andrea Swanagan
1/3 – Eileen Gieselman
1/5 – Nancy Cole
1/6 – Dylan Reed
1/7 – Drew Buscareno
1/9 – Kate Brown
1/11 – Colleen Bailey-Knapke
1/11 – Stu Fortener
1/12 – James Riley
1/13 – Laura Walker
1/17 – Anne Overly
1/17 – Matthew Frazier
1/19 – Jeff Fersch
1/21 – Matthew McVeigh
1/23 – Nadia Erickson
1/24 – Melissa Lechlitner
1/24 – Suzanne DeGuilio
1/25 – Kelly Courington
1/25 – Lou Nanni
1/26 – Cristian Baguer
1/26 – Joanne Norell
1/30 – Geoff Stookey
1/31 – Bryan Reaume
With the upcoming holiday break, the Building Services team has asked that we share the following information:
Please make sure that any cubicle/desk trash receptacles have been emptied in the communal trash before you leave for the holiday break. On Thursday, 12/21/22, the evening and overnight crew will be emptying the communal/common area trash receptacles only. Communal/Common area trash receptacles can be located in kitchens, breakrooms, and any area that is an open staff area. Doing this will help ensure that over the holiday break there will not be trash left in an open area.
The regular cleaning schedule will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
If you have any questions about this in regard to University Relations, please contact Lana Taylor.
Happy Holidays!
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Christina Ryan on her promotion to Director of Prospect Research. In this newly created position, she will lead and grow our Prospect Research team. A member of the team since August 2021, she quickly became an integral contributor, providing quality research to fundraisers and identifying process improvement opportunities in our recurring project-based work. Christina also actively pursues opportunities to enhance the team’s knowledge base and the suite of tools used to conduct research.
She will lead the team that currently consists of Ben Moeller and Megan Andedo. As our Senior Prospect Research Analyst, Ben Moeller will continue to provide direct research support to University Relations Executives, lead the team’s Advisory Council renewal and nomination research effort, and will be responsible for designing the curriculum for and conducting the training of new prospect research colleagues. Megan Andedo, Prospect Research Analyst, will continue to lead the Freshman Parent research effort and will continue to oversee the team’s research on potential prospects identified through the Daily Transaction Report.
After the first of the year, Christina will begin the process of hiring three new Prospect Research Analysts, one to fill the role that she is vacating and two that will be net additions to the team.
Again, please join me in congratulating Christina on her new role!
Andrea Swanagan
Colleagues,
With winter coming, we have been working with Kite Properties to adjust parking for the ESC Smart Cars. We wanted to provide the details about parking for the cars this winter:
If you have any questions, please contact Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu)
Colleagues,
New CRT Brochures and Endowment Charts are printed and housed in the storytelling wall. Remaining planned giving brochures are coming soon.
-Amber Cerveny
UR Friends and colleagues,
I write to inform you that Jay McAllister will be leaving the University. Jay has served admirably in his roles at Notre Dame since joining the University in June of 2016, and is a friend to many throughout the Notre Dame community. Jay will be leaving for a position at Duke University, where he will be the inaugural program director for transformational gifts.
Per Jay, “this move to Duke gives me a tremendous opportunity to push myself professionally. It also provides Lindsey with a greater trajectory for her career, gets us closer to family, and will enable my mom to finally retire in a warmer climate — things that as a husband, father, and son I could not pass up being able to provide.”
Jay’s last day with Notre Dame will be January 4th, 2023. Please join me in wishing Jay success and happiness in this next endeavor.
Sean Sharpe
Colleagues,
As a reminder, please utilize the Gift Intake Form to provide our team with all pertinent details regarding incoming gifts.
Thank you,
Gift Management
Colleagues,
OIT’s networking engineering group will be replacing the existing UPS (uninterrupted power supply) in the wiring closet at Eddy Street on the morning of Wednesday, 12/14/2022. The network will be back up and operational by 7 am. No action is required on your part; this is informational only. If you have any network connection issues on Wednesday morning, please submit a ServiceNow ticket via this link.
-Development Help Desk
Kite Properties has notified us of some construction and a move-out that will be happening on the 2nd floor of the building this week. These activities may have some increased noise and elevator usage.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Lana Taylor.
Friends and colleagues,
I am excited to share that Jackie Clinton has joined our development team as a regional director in the New York Metro region. Her first day was December 5.
Jackie’s career has been one of hard work, service and success, with an emphasis on building strong relationships. Beyond her numerous leadership roles in public service and within the communities she has called home, she is perhaps most proud of her four children who have either graduated from or are currently attending the University of Notre Dame, including our very own Caitlyn Clinton ’20!
Please join me in giving Jackie a warm welcome to the team.
Ryan
Dear Colleagues,
Please help me welcome Angie Palsak to Regional Development as a Development Coordinator (DC). Angie’s first day was Monday, December 5th.
Angie comes to us from 1st Source Bank where she served for the past year as a project-based administrative assistant in their Aircraft Operations, Specialty Financial Group. She previously served in higher education for eighteen years at Southwestern Michigan College in a multitude of areas and roles including English Instructor, Associate Dean, Academic Advising, Admissions, Student Services, and most recently as the Project Director for TRIO Student Support Services. Angie was ready to return to higher education after her year hiatus, and Notre Dame is lucky to have her!
Angie was born and raised in the South Bend area. She’s been married to her husband, Tibor, for 21 years, and they are pet parents to Vigo (Boxer), Greta (Frenchie), and Sammy (Salamander). Angie received her BA in English from Indiana University, her MFA in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State, a graduate certificate in Instructional Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and has also obtained a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
Angie’s interests include painting and illustration, health and wellness, and archery (cool!).
Welcome to Notre Dame, Angie!
Anita Sareen & Lori Tinkey
Included in your planning for the upcoming holiday break, please ensure that your department’s requests for pre-break payments are forwarded timely for processing. During this high volume time, we ask that all requests for vendor payments, employee reimbursements, etc. be forwarded as soon as possible.
We will make every effort to generate pre-break payments for all requests received on or before the end of day on Monday, December 19. Requests for payment received after that time may not be processed until after break as our efforts will be focused on those received by the deadline. Please allow additional time for us to process requests for new or international payees due to potential tax or other compliance issues that may arise.
Also, please consider using your Procurement Card for eligible, small dollar transactions.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your requests during this time, please contact us. If you have an emergency payment situation that may arise during the break, please notify us at acctpay@nd.edu which will be monitored.
From all of us in Accounts Payable, Happy Holidays!
Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager
Colleagues,
Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Matt LaFlash to BI Data Engineer Specialist effective December 1, 2022! He will continue to report to Wayne Harpenau on the Data & Strategic Analytics team. In his new role, he will have increased responsibilities in building complex data sources and data governance to ensure uniform and consumable data definitions and reporting in the Data Mart and use throughout the department. Matt will continue his work configuring and supporting Business Objects and Tableau applications helping to drive innovations and insights through data and dashboards for many areas in University Relations.
Matt joined University Relations in 2018 and has contributed to many projects in his tenure here including being a major contributor to many dashboards, including the Fundraiser Dashboard, Advisory Council Dashboard, and the For Good Dashboard, as well as many ad-hoc and standardized reports.
Congratulations, Matt!
A quick note for Eddy Street Tenants: Kite will be shutting off the water to our building today (11/30/22) between 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm to repair a water leak in one of the offices on the 1st floor. If you will be in the office during this time, restrooms and sinks will be unavailable for use.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Thanks!
Lana Taylor
Please join me in congratulating Leah Corachea on her recent engagement with Scott Lanier! We wish them a happy and loving future together.
Best,
Shelby
Catch my family and I on tonight’s episode of Little People, Big World. We were given an incredible opportunity to get our kids together, to talk growing up and raising kids with disabilities.
TLC, or Discovery+, 9PM #DEIU
-Jessica Witous
I am delighted to share that, in recognition of her extraordinary work, Colleen Cross Quinn has been promoted to Foundation Relations Director on Team CFR!
Colleen started with Foundation Relations as a graduate fellow, transitioning to our postdoc, then Assistant Director, and most recently, Associate Director. It has been a great privilege to watch her develop into a remarkable teammate and fundraiser, whose unceasing curiosity and drive have made us all better at what we do. She is on track to surpass her FY23 production goal before the end of the calendar year, but I don’t doubt that she will continue to push forward for the benefit of the University.
Please join me in congratulating Colleen for this well-deserved promotion!
Best,
Amanda Retartha
Senior Director, Foundation Relations
The Holiday Gift Auction has been the signature fundraising event for the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) for more than a decade. The auction supports RCLC’s youth programs, while providing an enjoyable event for the community.
The auction was held completely online in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID restrictions, but we are excited to announce this year’s event will feature an in-person live auction at the RCLC, in addition to an online silent auction.
The online auction will go live on Sunday, November 27, at 12:00 a.m. and run through Saturday, December 3, at 5:00 p.m. Bidders can register for the online auction ahead of time to be ready to bid when the auction opens.
We hope you will also join us in person at RCLC on Saturday, December 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. as we rekindle our holiday tradition of gathering as a community to enjoy the live auction, refreshments, music, raffles and fellowship. Andy Kostielney, former assistant director of RCLC, will join us as auctioneer. In addition, the silent auction items will be on display at RCLC while online bidding continues.
If you are interested in live bidding, you can check in ahead of time to receive a bidder number, or simply check in when you arrive. Be sure to bring your smart phone to bid on both live and silent auction items.
Proceeds will fund RCLC’s youth programs, including a spring youth trip to New York City. We hope you will share this information with your family and friends — all are welcome!
Happy bidding!
Jennifer Knapp Beudert
The Prospect Management team is excited to welcome Alexandra DeWeese and Brigette Kinney as two new Consultants working with the Southwest and East teams, respectively.
Alexandra (Alex) comes to us from University Enterprises and Events where she helped build that department’s sales team from the ground up. Alex started at the University in 2014 in Student Services with the Mendoza College of Business where she was a Program Manager. She then moved to UEE’s Business Development team where she has been since 2017. Alex earned a Bachelor of Arts from Ball State University and is an Indianapolis native. She and her husband, Chad, reside in South Bend, with their three children: Emerson (5), Trey (3), and Kennedy (7 months).
It’s also a bittersweet time in the Development Coordinator (DC) world. While we are thrilled for Brigette Kinney’s promotion, we note the loss of Brigette as Regional Associate (RA) on the team in which she’s served as a natural leader since 2015. A graduate of Indiana University, Brigette has consistently applied her skills in strategy, project management, process improvement, and training. She was one of two people to re-envision and reconstruct the DC Training Toolkit that has proven invaluable to the team, and she has actively contributed to the efforts of the RA Guiding Coalition. As an excellent partner with her Regional Directors and the broader Development team, Brigette has continuously identified value-add opportunities toward fundraising effectiveness.
In their new roles as Prospect Management Consultants, Alex and Brigette will work closely with Shelby and George in building and managing portfolios, while providing actionable insights and recommendations on the path to goal. They will start with the team and begin their onboarding process on December 5, and will likely join in regional meetings starting after the new year.
Congratulations Brigette, and Welcome Alex!
Jonathan Retartha, Anita Sareen, Lori Tinkey
Friends and Colleagues,
I write to tell you that Mike Brown is no longer with the University, effective Wednesday, November 16th.
We thank him for his years of service to the University and wish him well in his next chapter. All benefactor needs or questions should be directed to me. Thanks in advance for your collaboration.
-Riley Koval
Friends,
I’m thrilled to welcome back Zach Thurston to the Annual Giving team in a new role as Solutions Manager starting November 28th. After a stint serving as Marketing Automation Manager at Indianapolis-based software company Bloomerang, Zach has the following to say about his return to Notre Dame:
“I didn’t think I’d miss this place as much as I did during the six months I was gone. Very excited to be back.”
We’re excited, too, Zach. Now, onward and upward as we close out calendar year-end!
– Brandon Tabor
Please join me in extending sincere condolences to Meghan Walsh, our Prospect Management Consultant for the Southern region. Her father, Daniel Roche O’Connor, Jr., passed away in Salisbury, MD this Saturday at the age of 88. Daniel was a Navy veteran who gave over 30 years of service to his country in various government roles. A Notre Dame alum from the class of 1959, Daniel was blessed to spend the last day of his life with his children cheering the Irish to victory.
More information about Daniel’s life and funeral arrangements can be found here: https://www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/daniel-roche-oconnor-jr?lud=F0CE2E8DC804069E49BE0F2B395F3397
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
-Jonathan Retartha
Wendy Sigala-Rubio welcomed her beautiful daughter, Aliah, into the world on November 9th at 11:40pm weighing 7 pounds. Both mom and baby are doing well!
I’d like to offer a warm welcome to Caiti Houlihan, the new Academic Advancement Associate! Caiti joins us from almost two years as a visa officer for the Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago. She is a 2019 ND grad with a major in Economics and a minor in Irish Studies. She obtained her Masters in Irish and Irish American Studies from NYU in 2021. She also speaks Gaelic!
The AAD team is thrilled to have Caiti on board and look forward to having her be a department-wide resource on campaign priorities, proposal development, and stewardship. I’m not going to say I teared up a little when she arrived, but I also can’t guarantee it didn’t happen.
Please stop by the AAD space and say hello!
Thanks so much,
KO
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us in congratulating Maureen Daday on her recent promotion to Assistant Program Director (APD) on the DC Team of Regional Development. Maureen has been an integral partner in Gift Planning since 2019 after she graduated with a MS in Management from Notre Dame. She’s a proud alumna of Saint Mary’s College with a BA in Music.
Maureen has worked in tandem with Chris DeTrempe, Jessica Brice, and Sarah Wodrich. At the beginning of the pandemic, she successfully took over management of the Life Insurance Program, stewarding ~50 donors and providing research to advance the program. She also helped RaeLee Rea bring the estate program into the digital era. Besides her work duties, as a dedicated contributor to UR culture, Maureen is best known for captaining the Benchwarmers softball team and her work on the DEIU GEE committee.
In her new role, Maureen will continue her current responsibilities while taking on new project-based work and mentoring partnerships. This will include strategizing with the Gift Planning team, training people inside and outside of Gift Planning, and continuous improvement processes.
Congratulations on the well-earned promotion, Maureen!
-Jen Koebel and Lori Tinkey
Dear Colleagues,
Please help me to welcome LaTeesha (Teesha) Wright to Regional Development as a Regional Coordinator (DC). Teesha’s first day was Monday, November 7th.
Teesha has spent the last twelve years assisting the Environmental Staff at the Saint Joseph County Health Department. Her calm demeanor and organizational skills were an asset to our community in getting through the frightening days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Teesha lives locally and is a proud graduate of LaSalle High School. She received a certificate in medical coding and insurance billing (NHA/BCS) from Ivy Tech. When not cheering on the Fighting Irish or the Chicago Bears, she can be found on the hunt for the best cheeseburger (Byron’s in Chicago, in her humble opinion), Teesha spends time with her 4 grandchildren, and her 3 grown sons (TJ, Terraell and Timothy). as often as she can.
Welcome to Notre Dame, Teesha!
Deena Chamberlin
Lori Tinkey
Monday, November 7th, was a very special day for the Central Region team.
Tara Reilly has returned after a short stint with the Inspired Leadership Initiative. We have missed Tara’s energy, good humor, strong faith, and example of how to minister to benefactor families.
Tara will primarily be working with families in the Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, PA areas. Tara, thank you for your friendship and welcome back to the Central Region!
Jason Scarlett
Dear Colleagues,
I write to announce that Curtis Claypool will be transitioning from his role as a Regional Director on the New York Metro team effective December 31. During this transition, Curtis will report to Brian Diss and work closely with the Advancement Services team to benchmark and adopt best practices for Regional Director hiring, on-boarding, and training.
Since joining the New York Metro team in June 2019, Curtis has created and deepened important relationships on behalf of the University and raised critical funds for Notre Dame students. Needless to say, he will be missed by his teammates and donors.
Please join me in thanking Curtis for his numerous contributions to our team and wishing him well in his next endeavor.
All the best,
Ryan
Thank you to all who attended the Stewardship & Donor Relations team’s Endowment Report Education Session with Special Guest Trent Grocock on Nov. 2nd. Please find HERE a link to the slide deck from the session as well as a full recording. Please reach out to Cristi Ganyard at cganyard@nd.edu with any questions or feedback.
We are so happy to announce the promotion of Laura Walker! Members of the Badin Guild have been the lucky recipients of Laura’s stewardship, newsletters, cards, warmth, and prayers since 2014.
Laura has been a dedicated, flexible, and steady member of the development team in her eight years of service. She spent her first seven years as part of the Annual Fund team and moved to Stewardship & Donor Relations just over a year ago so that her role could fully focus on and expand the stewardship programs and efforts for Badin Guild members.
Today, we show the University’s appreciation by announcing her promotion to Program Director, Badin Guild Stewardship. Recently of note, Laura has created new stewardship programs for our benefactors with $10 million+ estate gifts and also widows and widowers. Whether making her monthly visit to the Grotto to pray for deceased members of the Notre Dame Family, planning innovative and meaningful events, deepening relationships with members of the Badin Guild, or selecting just the right photo from the Archives to share with her population, Laura conducts her work with excellence, integrity, and great care. Thank you, Laura, and congratulations!
-Sara Kassen
The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Annual Giving Program Assistant Director, Dezha Moore! In this episode, recorded in the St. Joe Coffee Company in the newly renovated St. Joseph Country Public Library in downtown South Bend, we talk with Dezha about and her journey to Annual Giving, what keeps her motivated in her work, and what it was like to record her new album. Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.
You can find the photos from this year’s UR Spooktacular at the link below:
https://photos.nd.edu/gallery/CP-10-27-22-University-Relations-Spooktacular/G0000uaQiB5uq89U
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The Gift and Data Management team will be out of the office on Wednesday afternoon for a service and team building activity. The general phone and email will be covered by Mary Bueno and we’ll respond to outstanding issues on Thursday.
Good day, colleagues!
I’d like to share with you a few organizational updates we’ve made on the Annual Giving team:
Lauren Dolzan has been promoted to Director, Marketing Operations where she’ll continue her leadership of the team responsible for the Department’s content development and marketing, campaign execution, and digital giving experiences. Lauren joined University Relations in 2018 as a Project Manager and most recently served as Senior Associate Director, Marketing Operations.
Katie Kerby has been promoted to Director, Annual Giving where she’ll lead a team responsible for the Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, John Cardinal O’Hara Society, and giving society exclusive member experiences and events. Katie was a second-year member of the UR Internship Program and has spent the last three years in Annual Giving, most recently as Senior Associate Director, Giving Programs.
Kasey O’Connor has been promoted to Director, Annual Giving where she’ll continue to grow the Rockne Athletics Fund team while building and coaching an all-star team of leadership annual giving officers. P.S. we’re hiring two more of these roles now! Kasey, a former Notre Dame student-athlete, has served at the University for four years in Athletics and four years in Development.
Please join me in celebrating these three outstanding leaders within our division. Annual Giving will soon post a few newly-opened roles as a result of these changes. If you have any questions about joining our team, please connect with me our leadership team!
God Bless and Go Irish!
Brandon Tabor
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in November! We’re so thankful to have you on our team!
11/1 – Sean Cuneo
11/2 – Ling Sun
11/3 – Paul Hernandez
11/4 – Tom Molnar
11/7 – Beth Pritchard
11/7 – Michael Sullivan
11/8 – Laura Ruiz
11/8 – Michelle Joyce
11/9 – Guadalupe Gomez
11/10 – Ernestine Gardner
11/10 – Jennifer Witucki
11/11 – Sarah Forner
11/12 – RaeLee Rea
11/13 – Sean Sharpe
11/14 – Shannon Forry
11/15 – Mitchell Dansky
11/17 – Sara Liebscher
11/20 – Alaine Roberts
11/20 – Sara Kassen
11/23 – Debra de St. Jean
11/23 – Jennifer Odell
11/24 – Susan Morse
11/27 – Vahid Sadrzadeh
11/30 – Angel Hess
11/30 – Ken Camm
It is my pleasure to welcome Michele Berente to University Relations. Michele will serve as Associate Director on the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle team. Michele’s first day is Tuesday, November 1.
We are excited about the impact Michele will have on our team. Michele’s experience in non-profit fundraising, events, and accounting along with her commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s University will help advance our team’s work and culture. Michele and her family moved to South Bend four years ago to join the Notre Dame family when her husband, Nick Berente, began his role as Professor of IT, Analytics, and Operations, in the Mendoza College of Business.
Please join me in welcoming Michele to the UR team!
Mary Jane Añón
It is my pleasure to welcome Steve Horstmann to the Gift Management team as the Gift Management Program Coordinator. Today is Steve’s first day, and his primary role is gift preparation. He will also be assisting colleagues and donors with questions through the departmental phone line and email.
Steve earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Central Michigan University. Steve comes to us with experience in sports ticketing, business sales, mortgage lending, and real estate.
Please join me in welcoming Steve to UR!
Alyssa Strbjak
Program Director, Gift Management Communications
Team,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I share two new hires within the Regional Development team, both reporting directly to me.
First, I would like to congratulate and welcome Pablo Martinez as the new Global Advancement Program Director. In this role, Pablo will lead our fundraising efforts with our international donor population. He will carry a portfolio of international leadership prospects, as well as build a comprehensive program to identify, cultivate and steward donors around our international needs and priorities. He will also work closely with Notre Dame International and the Keough School of Global Affairs.
Pablo has been a valued member of the Development team for 11 years, leading many initiatives and programs within Annual Giving. Starting in the Phone Center, and spanning Undergraduate alumni giving, matching gifts, reunion giving and Notre Dame Day, Pablo most recently served as a Leadership Annual Giving fundraiser prior to leading the Sorin Society and a team of fundraisers this past year and a half to record years in unrestricted production. Pablo is a 2011 Notre Dame graduate.
Next, I am thrilled to welcome back to my team Mary Fisher, who will serve as the Senior Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Mary will work to improve operational efficiencies throughout Regional Development. She will manage a variety of internal and external communications, as well as ongoing and emerging strategic initiatives, while serving as an advisor and thought partner to me. Additionally, she will assume responsibility for all communications, events, and activities associated with the Hesburgh Women of Impact program after a thoughtful transition with Grace Prosniewski.
Prior to joining Development as my administrative assistant in August 2010, Mary had spent two years working in employer development within the University’s Career Center. She joined the team now known as Stewardship & Donor Relations in October 2011, and has served in numerous capacities during the past 11 years, including managing the University’s endowment reporting and acknowledgment processes, planning and executing a variety of stewardship and cultivation events, and serving as the interim leader of the team for the 18-month duration of the Notre Dame Trail. Most recently, Mary partnered with frontline fundraisers to develop and execute individualized stewardship plans for the University’s top benefactors, and collaborated further with RDs to create strategic engagement touchpoints for other key donors and prospects. Mary is a 2008 Notre Dame graduate, and subsequently earned her MNA from Mendoza in 2015.
Please join me in congratulating both Pablo and Mary on their new roles!
Sara Liebscher
Good Afternoon,
The room numbers on the 11th floor Grace Conference rooms have been updated in Google calendar. The room to the right as you exit the elevators previously listed as1101, will now show up as 1100. The conference room on 11 north which was previously numbered 1100 will show up as 1160.
If you have future/recurring meetings scheduled in either of these rooms, you don’t need to do anything, the room numbering was automatically updated in Google Calendar.
Signage has been added to 1100 and 1160 with the new numbering.
Thank you!
It is my pleasure to welcome Ashley Moeller to the Development Administration Team as a Regional Associate (RA) in Gift Planning. Ashley’s first day will be Monday, October 31.
Ashley brings a wealth of institutional knowledge from her time working with the Office of Information Technologies since 2019, in which she worked as an executive administrative coordinator. Prior to that, she was the learning and development coordinator for Bader Rutter in Wisconsin.
Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts from Wisconsin Lutheran College with a major in Communications. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys watching everything sports and Bravo, going to breweries and wine tastings, and spending time with her dog, Willa.
Please join me in welcoming Ashley!
Jen Koebel
Hi team,
I’m thrilled to share that Kate Mueller will be the new Academic Advancement Director for Notre Dame Research, The Graduate School, and the IDEA Center. I am grateful that Kate will be taking on these areas in times of great transition and opportunity.
In her role as AAD for the Law School, Kate developed a novel funding priority and strategy around Religious Liberty, and effectively partnered toward closing the Law School’s largest gift ever. She also helped drive over $80M of collaborative production over three record-setting years. This incredible success continued her 13 years of experience here at Notre Dame through a variety of roles, including as Managing Director of the Center for Social Science Research which collaborates on interdisciplinary research projects across all of Notre Dame’s Colleges and Schools. She will continue to serve as a Concurrent Professor of Law.
With her in-depth knowledge of the University, her experience in on-boarding new leaders, and her ongoing commitment to the mission of being a force for good in the world, she is the perfect fit for this role, especially as we bring in new leaders and develop new priorities in these three dynamic areas.
I am personally relieved to be handing these roles over to someone with great expertise. Kate will officially take on her new AAD responsibilities on Monday, November 21, but will be transitioning work over the next few weeks.
I will be posting the job description for AAD for the Law School in the coming weeks.
Thanks so much,
KO
The Gift Planning Strategic Operations team is thrilled to welcome Thomas Speranza as a Development Associate. His first day with us will be Monday, October 31st.
Thomas will work with Carolyn Hardman in the administration of our Charitable Remainder Trust and Life Insurance Programs and assist the Operations team with realized estate gifts. Thomas received his degree in Accounting from Purdue University Northwest. In his free time, he is an active member of the South Bend Chamber Singers.
Please stop by the Office of Gift Planning to welcome Thomas to UR!
RaeLee Rea
Sr Director, Gift Planning Strategic Operations
The JHC MVP (Most Valuable Pairings) program is under way for the 22/23 academic year. Here is the list of the benefactors participating this year: JHC | MVP. Please click here to view the email invite. We have space for a few more mentors, if you have a JHC member not listed, feel free to reach out to them! If you have any questions, connect with Shannon Longo, slongo1@nd.edu.
Dear Colleagues,
On Friday, November 4, 2022, the Badin Guild will host our Clemson Reception from 4-6 PM at Downes Club in Corbett Hall. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Maria McKenna ’97, the Faculty Director of the Transformational Leaders Program and the AnBryce Scholars Initiatives, will be our special guest speaker for this event.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who are registered for this event.
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.
Dear Colleagues,
We have posted a position for a Tier 3 or Tier 4 (depending on experience) Director, Regional Development on the New York Metro team. A sizable portion of this important portfolio will include a number of existing leadership donors who were assigned to Jesse Meyer prior to his departure in September. Applicants will be expected to have demonstrated success in their current roles and should be intent on cultivating long-term relationships with these generous members of the Notre Dame family. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to have a conversation with your manager. The posting will close at midnight on Monday, October 31.
Thank you,
Sara Liebscher
Dear Colleagues,
The third fall renewal mailing (renew #3) dropped in mailboxes starting Thursday, October 20 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 22,000 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
Our friends from the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) would like our help in driving attendance to an event they are having next week, featuring ND alum Thom Browne.
A message from the NDIAS:
We want to pack Washington Hall for the Tuesday evening event. At the moment, we have 100 RSVPs, but want at least 150 more. We are doing another marketing push on Monday so hopefully people will respond post-fall break. Thom has an entourage of journalists, a documentarian, the CEO of Thom Browne, Inc. family and staff coming. If you could encourage students you know, colleagues, etc. to come that would be greatly appreciated.
The University has been blessed with Dawn Smith’s drive, grit, and humor for 13 years—especially in the last year as she’s served in Development.
Today, we celebrate Dawn’s promotion to Senior Administrative Assistant, Annual Giving effective October 24, 2022! In this role, Dawn will manage incoming communications from benefactors, maintain the team’s budget, and provide administrative support to the turbocharged Annual Giving team.
A South Bend native, Dawn and her husband, Gary, are parents to Lexi (married October 8, 2022!) and grandparents to two grandsons, Declan and Greyson. Fun fact: Dawn’s maiden name was Smith, too!
Please give Dawn a high-five in recognition of her achievement!
– Brandon Tabor and Grace Prosniewski
It is my pleasure to welcome Bailey Smith to the Regional Development team as a Development Coordinator (DC). Bailey’s first day will be Monday, October 24th.
Bailey brings a wealth of institutional knowledge from her more than three years with Mendoza College of Business, in which she provided support for the Department Chair and the ITAO Faculty. Prior to that, she was a construction and events coordinator for Granite Ridge Builders in Fort Wayne.
Bailey attended Manchester University and met her husband Ian there. They reside in Osceola with their two sons, Adler (4) and Reiner (1). In her spare time, if she is not playing superheroes with Adler or building blocks with Reiner, she enjoys reading and baking!
Please join me in welcoming Bailey!
Deena Chamberlin
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to share that Jessica Dennis is joining our For Good Administration team as Senior Program Director effective October 24. In this role, Jessica will serve as a key point of contact as she advises, manages For Good projects, develops and implements innovations in the initiative, liaises with OPAC on For Good gift press releases, and provides oversight of For Good events.
Jessica comes to us from the IDEA Center where she most recently served as their Financial Business Manager. Prior to that role, she worked for ESTEEM focusing on operations and student experience. Jessica is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame with a BA in Sociology. She and her husband, Lex, live in South Bend. Jessica has a deep understanding of and commitment to the mission of the University, and we are thrilled that she is bringing her passion and skills to be a force For Good.
Please join me in welcoming Jessica to Development and UR.
Sincerely,
Michelle
Please welcome Maya Sison to the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team as our Data Analyst. Her first day was Monday, October 17. Maya has ten years of data analytics experience in one of the top telecommunication companies in the Philippines. There she monitored business performance of products and transformed consumer behavior data into actionable, data-driven insights.
In her new role, Maya will build populations and segmentation for solicitations, stewardship, and other Annual Giving communications. She will additionally handle the assessment and processing of our Giving Society acknowledgements, as well as the assessment of our recurring giving data. We’re so thankful to have her on the team.
Please join me in welcoming her to Notre Dame!
Lauren Dolzan
Colleagues,
Please join me in wishing Chau-Ly all the best as she departs the Notre Dame family to start a new career working as a Salesforce Senior Business Analyst with the federal government.
Chau-Ly joined us following undergrad at Notre Dame in 2016, and those who have worked with Chau-Ly know her as a dedicated person of high character who could be relied on to deliver on every project. She is passionate about her work and has made a huge impact with her strategic mindset, insight, and creative ideas to deliver business solutions and working on the DEIU committees.
She has been a tremendous team member and an invaluable resource and we will miss her immensely! Chau-Ly’s last day will be Friday, Oct 28.
Please join us in gratitude and congratulations to Chau-Ly as we say farewell for now!
Information Technology and Services Team
UR Family,
It is my pleasure to share that Kate Strieker has been promoted to Development Associate – Events, within the Sorin Society team. In her new role, Kate will continue to offer exceptional stewardship and service to all Giving Society members, but will shift to leading all of our Giving Society and Annual Giving Events. Kate will also be the lead for our JHC, ADC, SORIN 175 and Dean’s Leadership Circle members as we continue to offer best in class stewardship to our most generous annual benefactors.
In the short time that Kate has joined our team, she has proved an invaluable team member – from jumping into Notre Dame Day in her first week, to overtaking projects and tasks outside of her role – Kate’s promotion is well deserved. I am excited that many of you will continue to work more closely with Kate in her new role. Coming off the back of running the Chicago marathon no less, please join me in congratulating Kate!
Many thanks!
Pablo
Dear Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Tucker Kable will be joining the Data and Strategic Analytics Reporting team as a Business Intelligence Professional starting November 1st. Tucker will focus on Business Object Reporting and new Tableau Dashboards for the UR Development Department.
Tucker has been with the University of Notre Dame since 2016 in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications (OPAC). In his previous OPAC position as a Data Scientist, he supported Notre Dame’s central communications department with regular and ad hoc Tableau reporting for digital asset performance data including web traffic, media monitoring, email, and social media. He provided for-hire analytics support to on campus partners including Notre Dame Graduate School, College of Science, President’s Office, Notre Dame Athletics, and Human Resources.
We are grateful that Tucker has chosen to join us and excited about the skills he will bring to our team.
Please join me in welcoming Tucker to the Development Department!
Wayne Harpenau
Director, Data and Strategic Analytics
The World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day on October 10th every year.
The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. Our world is reeling under the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, wars, displacement, and the climate emergency, all of which have consequences for the well-being of world citizens. There is however some good news.
There is increasing evidence that the prevention of mental ill health is possible by using both general and targeted evidence-based interventions.
This World Mental Health Day, help end the stigma around asking for help through the following:
Talk Openly About Mental Health
Educate Yourself And Others
Be Conscious Of Language
Encourage Equality Between Physical And Mental Illness
Show Compassion For Those With Mental Illness
Choose Empowerment Over Shame
Be Honest About Treatment
Let The Media Know When They’re Being Stigmatizing
Don’t Harbor Self-Stigma
Dear UR Team –
Please join me in wishing Heather Sadrzadeh all the best as she departs from the NDAA to focus on her family.
Heather has enthusiastically served the volunteer leaders of the Affinity Groups since October 2018. I am deeply grateful for her service and know she will be missed by so many. Heather’s creative ideas, unfailing optimism, and infectious positivity were some of her hallmarks. She brought many talents to this role including an amazing eye for design and her photography skills which served to elevate the visual brand of the affinity groups. Most of all, Heather’s exuberance, humor, and deep care for individuals led to strong bonds with external constituents and staff alike.
Heather’s last day will be Friday, October 7th. We will be in touch regarding what I imagine will be a doughnut-themed going away party, but for now, please take a moment to wish her the best as she wraps up her work with us.
Best,
Angeline
Dear Team,
I’m excited to announce that Brigid Jackson will become our new Eck Visitors Center Customer Service Representative starting October 12th. As many of you know, Brigid worked with us in the past as part of our EVC and Reunion staff.
Brigid earned her Bachelor of Science in General Business from Indiana University South Bend. In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking(especially Italian recipes), anything Disney, her dog Toby, and her big family (She is Erin Thornton’s sister).
Please join me in welcoming Brigid to the team.
Amanda
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in October! We hope you have a scary good year!
10/3 – Brandon Tabor
10/4 – David Chaudoir
10/4 – Ellen Kirol
10/5 – Sheri Egendoerfer
10/6 – Kimberly Bakle
10/7 – Kevin Frost
10/8 – Maureen Dunkley
10/10 – Denise Moulds
10/10 – T.J. Pillari
10/11 – Ashley Gerard
10/11 – Tom Scrace
10/12 – Chris De Trempe
10/12 – Katie Eckrich
10/13 – Julie Seniff
10/13 – Mary Fisher
10/14 – Dezha Moore
10/15 – Jim Gosz
10/16 – Angeline Johnson
10/17 – Javonte Lipsey
10/17 – Katherine Cinninger
10/19 – Allison Slabaugh
10/20 – Brad Goff
10/21 – Dawn Smith
10/21 – Darius Walker
10/24 – Andrew Yocum
10/24 – Heather Sadrzadeh
10/25 – Helen Rajkumar
10/27 – Leah Corachea
10/27 – Mary Jane Añón
10/28 – Anne Wieber
10/28 – Tommy Chase
10/30 – George Duke
10/30 – Kasey O’Connor
10/31 – Iliana Contreras
10/31 – Jason Scarlett
10/31 – Kaitlyn Winkle
Dear UR,
It is our distinct pleasure to announce the promotion of Samantha Checkley to Assistant Program Director (APD) reporting to Lori Tinkey, effective October 3, 2022. In her new role on the DC Leadership Team, Samantha will transition to partnerships with Senior Regional Directors (SRDs — Ryan Brennan and Jason Scarlett) and members of the Regional SRD Team as well as contribute to overarching Regional Development projects. Samantha joined Development last year following 6 years of ND campus experience in management and events. Samantha quickly excelled on the DC Team, in partnerships with 3 RDs, and in work within Gift Planning. We are grateful to benefit from her talents in strategic analytics, planning, and presentation. Congratulations, Samantha!
If you have any questions about Samantha’s transitional responsibilities or new role, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Lori and Deena
Please find the Shamrock Series event itinerary here.
Please contact Ashley Bennett at abennet4@nd.edu with any questions.
UR Team –
On Monday, October 3, we are welcoming a new member to the NDAA family.
Kelly Woods comes to the NDAA after earning a Master of Arts in Linguistics from BYU where she also worked as a Web Developer and a Graduate Research Assistant. She also completed her undergraduate work at BYU, earning a degree in Psychology – I guess that makes her a “Double Cougar”. Kelly brings a wealth of technical knowledge and an innate curiosity driven by her previous work in research areas.
Not only will she be new to the University, but Kelly is coming to us all the way from Oklahoma City. And, having spent years in Utah, she’s an avid fan of outdoor activities and is looking forward to exploring her new home. She’s also a huge sports fan, and assures us that outside of Saturday October 8, she will be cheering for the Irish.
Kelly will be joining the NDAA-IT team as our new Systems Specialist and putting her French speaking skills to good use as she focuses on all things myNotreDame, its ongoing development, and relationship with Hivebrite.
Please join me in welcoming Kelly to the NDAA!
John
The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Learning & Organizational Development Associate, Mary Flynt! In this episode we discuss balancing work and being a first time mom, the critical steps in properly onboarding new colleagues, and a powerful crescendo in a popular Mumford & Sons songs. All this and more in the Grace of Giving! Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.
Please welcome Michelle McDaniel to the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team as our Content Marketing Specialist. Her first day was this week, Monday, September 26.
Michelle was previously a Content Writer for RTA Outdoor Living and has 10+ years of multimedia journalism experience. She will be writing and producing fund and Giving Society digital communications as well as managing digital executions such as email creation and deployment for the Annual Giving team.
Michelle comes to us from the Dallas, Texas area. Please join me in giving her a big, warm, South Bend welcome!
Lauren Dolzan
University Relations Team – With an incredible amount of gratitude for his videography and design services, I’m writing to you today to share the news that Kilian Vidourek will be leaving the Storytelling & Engagement Team. Over the past year, Kilian has dazzled us with his keen camera skills, his efficiency to turn around projects incredibly quickly, and his ability to rock a pair of pants that show off his ankles.
The Georgia native, known in local DJ circles as “DOGSNAKE”, has accepted a position at 2K Games in California as a Video Editor, where he will be responsible for making video game trailers and marketing materials. He is grateful that his current position has taught him the skills necessary to take this next step in his professional career out on the West Coast as a videographer and storyteller. In Kilian’s words, “I am going to miss all of the wonderfully unique people I have had the chance to know and work with as well as the culture of family here that made me feel like I belong. Thank you everyone!”
Kilian’s last day in office will be Friday, September 30. Please join me in echoing his common sentiment of “What’s poppin’?” and say farewell to our incredible colleague.
Jim Gosz
UR team –
With deep regret but also immense gratitude, please join me in wishing Chris Palmquist farewell as he embarks on a new career in Minneapolis, MN. Chris and his wonderful wife Dagny are returning to the Twin Cities where they lived before Chris joined the NDAA family in 2019.
Those who have worked with him know Chris as a person of high character who could be relied on to deliver on every project, contribute a witty Q&A at Football Fridays, and manage the MarCom department through the personnel changes of 2021 while leading by example for the new employees who joined the team. Since I came on board before Christmas, he has been an invaluable resource and steady hand. He will be terribly missed.
Chris’ last day will be September 23, 2022. As we determine how to best move forward, I will run point on the takeover and transition of his duties before a new hire comes on board.
Thank you Chris!
Best,
Digger
Team,
Some emails are harder to write than others. This is one of those emails. I’m writing to you today to share the news that our dear friend and trusted colleague Erin Thornton has been offered an amazing opportunity to advance her career at Notre Dame. Erin has been hired to join Anne Griffith’s team as the new Advisor to the Vice President of University Enterprises and Events. As Advisor, Erin will provide advice and insight to Anne on all aspects of UEE’s strategic operations and will manage special projects including the division’s strategic planning process. Additionally, Erin will serve as a liaison to various academic and administrative units, manage strategic University relationships, and lead the division’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Since she arrived at the NDAA from Disney Cruise Lines in 2013, Erin has made a huge impact on countless alumni and friends through her outstanding leadership of our special events. More than that, however, Erin’s care for her colleagues, and quick wit have made our office community a better place. While we are all happy for Erin, Mark, Declan, and Beatrice, it will be bittersweet to not work side by side with Erin in the future.
Erin’s last day at the NDAA will be Oct. 26 and she will begin her new role at UEE on Oct. 31.
More details to come on Erin’s going away party but for now, please join me in congratulating Erin!
Best,
Mike
Grace Hall Friends,
Facilities and Design Operations (FDO) asked that we share the following information:
The following lots will need to be cleared by Friday night the 23rd in order to do repair work in these lots. Work will be done on Saturday, September 24, 2022. This work will take 4-8 hours overall to complete. Once each lot is done the cones will be moved and the lots reopened
The areas that will be closed are:
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Lana
Team,
We have been asked by Kite Properties to send a reminder about parking under the Eddy Street office building, specifically along the westside across from the former Kilwin’s location. These spots are 45-minute parking only. Beginning tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23, 2022) vehicles parked in this location exceeding 45-minutes will be towed.
Parking is available in the garage for Eddy Street tenets or any one working out of the Eddy Street office (hot desking, attending meetings, etc). If you are assigned to the Eddy Street office, garage access has been granted to you. If you do have garage access, please let me know.
For any one assigned to the Main Building, Grace Hall or Joyce Center offices, parking can be validated at the front desk.
If you have any questions, please contact me, Grace Prosniewski, or Lana Taylor.
Thank you.
Dawn
Team,
We are excited to announce that Mary Bueno will take on the role of Development Associate beginning Monday, September 26. In this role, reporting to Brian Diss, Mary will provide administrative support for all areas of Advancement Services. Mary will also coordinate the scheduling of interviews for Advancement Services positions, manage facility needs within Grace Hall, coordinate student hiring, and support Gift Management functions (ie customer service, gift preparation, etc.) during peak times and as needed.
Mary has been a valuable member of the Annual Giving team for the past 9 years. Her compassionate care for the team, commitment to our donors, and warm smile will be missed by Annual Giving, but we are so excited that she will be continuing to do great things for Development in this new role!
Annual Giving will be posting for Mary’s replacement in the coming days. If you have any interest of referrals for the role, please contact Brandon Tabor.
Please join us in congratulating Mary on this new role.
Thank you,
Brian Diss and Brandon Tabor
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us in welcoming Emma Capannari to her new role of Assistant Director, Donor Relations Strategies on the Stewardship & Donor Relations team!
Emma’s Notre Dame story began in 2018 when she joined the DC Team directly after her college graduation. The broader Regional Development team benefited immediately from her Communications and Journalism education and experience, and she soon demonstrated a true talent for strategy and project management. When the Assistant Program Director position was created in the DC Team in 2021, Emma was promoted to the role. Emma has been an excellent partner in working directly with SRD leadership, partnering with RDs, identifying value-add opportunities for the DC Team, and collaborating with me on large-scale projects. In addition, she played a considerable role in optimizing the Chicago office operations, maintaining “dual citizenship” in Chicago and Eddy Street to meet the business needs of all colleagues. Well done, Emma! It has been a pleasure to work with her and she will be missed throughout the team.
In her new role, Emma will partner closely with a portfolio of regional directors to identify and share best practices in stewardship and develop individualized stewardship plans for some of the University’s top benefactors. She will also help to fulfill these plans by designing and executing meaningful communications, recognition pieces, and other personalized touches for key donors. A graduate of Indiana University, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge to the team from her years in Regional Development Administration, and the Stewardship & Donor Relations team is thrilled to welcome her aboard! She will transition to her new role on Monday, October 3.
Congratulations, Emma!
Lori Tinkey and Mary Fisher
A wide range of fall learning programs were recently added to Endeavor and published on the Human Resources website. Search by category and register for upcoming learning sessions.
Featured Programs-
With gratitude for over four years of dedication, we say farewell to Kevin McMannis as he departs from his role as Senior Consultant in Prospect Development & Strategy. Kevin’s next step is a fantastic opportunity leading prospect management efforts at St. Ignatius School. Through the challenges of COVID and integration of new leadership, Kevin provided a continuity of knowledge and experience that will serve our team well into the future. His work on our prospecting and annual planning processes, in particular, have set the Prospect Management team up for success in our goal of delivering more timely, consistent insight and deliverables to the regions.
Kevin will be wrapping up his responsibilities over the next few days as he prepares to transition to his new role. Cindy Karpovs has graciously agreed to assume consultant responsibilities for the Illinois region, so please contact her or me with any questions related to Kevin’s work.
As you may know, we are growing our team and have a posting for a new consultant. With Kevin’s departure, we now have a second consultant opportunity. We are grateful for any referrals you might be able to provide in helping us fill two important roles on our team.
Thanks,
Jonathan Retartha
Please note that the special Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 2nd at 2:00pm EST. The Blessing will take place in front of the newly placed St. Francis of Assisi Statue at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The statue is located by the Mausolea at Cedar Grove. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. Parking is available at the Cemetery or the Hammes Bookstore.
It is my honor and pleasure to welcome our newest Regional Director, Georgiana “Jordy” Shoemaker, to the East Coast.
Jordy comes to us from Boston Medical Center where she served as an ICU Nurse for the last 7 years. Jordy earned her degree from the College of Arts and Letters(Psychology). She was a 3X monogram winner and a 3X Big East All Academic recipient as apart of the Irish Women’s Lacrosse team. Jordy is beyond excited to come home and serve Our Lady’s Mission!!
Please join me in welcoming Jordy to our team!
Thanks,
George
Dear UR Team –
On Monday, September 19, we are welcoming a new member to the NDAA family.
Tarrez Clark comes to the NDAA after spending the last 10 years within University Libraries, most recently in Circulation Services. She believes strongly in giving back and providing a positive work environment as shown through her work with the University’s Staff Advisory Council. Tarrez earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in African-American studies from Indiana University South Bend. She joins the NDAA-IT team as our new Applications Support Associate and will be focusing on supporting our alumni using myNotreDame, Google, and more.
Please join me in welcoming Tarrez to UR!
John Prette
Dear Colleagues,
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Badin Guild will host our Cal Tailgate from Noon-2 PM on Debartolo Quad between the Hesburgh Center and the Mendoza College of Business. This event will feature complimentary tailgate food and beverages along with gameday festivities.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event. The first tab provides details for the main party registrant, please see the second tab for all entities in each party, as provided by the benefactor at registration.
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.
The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Director of Prospect Development and Strategy, Jonathan Retartha! In this episode we are situated next to Holy Cross lake on a beautiful summer day, and enjoy conversation about fatherhood, his special relationship with twin brother and Domer, Ryan, and the pièce de résistance to any barbeque. Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us in congratulating Jay McAllister on his new role of Regional Director for the Northwest Regional Team; Jay will be working with alumni, parents, and friends in the Bay Area.
Jay joined the Academic Advancement team in 2016, originally working with the Office of Research before joining the Keough School of Global Affairs as their AAD, working to support and advocate for ND’s first new college or school in a century. During his time as an AAD, he worked closely with more than 60 fundraisers on gifts totaling in excess of $149m, including the largest gift for graduate fellowships in the university’s history.
He will be much missed by the AAD team, especially his dry sense of humor, his competitive nature, and his willingness to “unsubsubscribe” from team emails.
Despite his Pittsburgh roots, the Northwest team is thrilled to welcome Jay to our ‘We the North’ squad, and excited to leverage his institutional knowledge and unique perspective from his time as an AAD. Jay’s passion for the advancement of Notre Dame’s mission, his energy and drive, and his positive outlook will help us continue to unlock the grace of giving among our constituents.
Jay will be moving into his new role beginning on Monday, September 19th, but will be transitioning between roles through early October. Please feel free to reach out to Katy with any questions or needs concerning the Keough School.
Katy Orenchuk and Sean Sharpe
It is my honor and pleasure to welcome Javonte Lipsey to the Central Region team as a Regional Director. Javonte joins us after completing his PhD in Sports Management at the Ohio State University. Javonte is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and ran the 400 M hurdles at the University of North Carolina (although he is not as fast as Bill Ribera). Javonte has a 1-year old puppy named Nala who has joined him in South Bend. Javonte is honored to join the Notre Dame family and the Central Region team.
Welcome, Javonte!
Jason Scarlett
Colleagues,
Please note that the swipe pad outside of 1000 Grace conference room has been activated and the door will be locked for added security.
All of UR still has access to this room, you will just need to swipe your ID to enter.
Please reach out to Nancy Cole with any questions.
Dear Colleagues,
The second fall renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, September 9th 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 23,000 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
Dear Colleagues,
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Badin Guild will host our CA Tailgate from Noon-2 PM on Debartolo Quad North, east of the Law School. This event will feature complimentary tailgate food and beverages along with gameday festivities.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
If you have questions regarding this event or have Badin Guild members you would like added to the waitlist, please contact Laura Walker.
All,
As we gear up for football season and calendar year-end, I want to share two updates from Advancement Services:
Lana Taylor, who has been a pivotal member of the Advancement Services and Development teams for 3.5 years, will join the Internal Engagement team effective September 12. In this new role, she will continue her high-level coordination of division-wide events (ie UR Summit, Blueprints, Shindigs, Immersion Day, Christmas party, etc.), manage the contract process for Advancement Services departments, and support the Learning and Organizational talent team with coordinating and logistics for onboarding and professional development events and meetings. I am thrilled to have Lana continue her meaningful service to our team in this new role, reporting to James Riley and a dotted line to me on division-wide events.
We will soon be posting a new role for a Development Associate, reporting to me. In addition to providing administrative support for me and the Senior Directors on the Advancement Services team, this associate will assist with scheduling interviews and hiring for Advancement Services positions, manage facility and space needs for Grace Hall, and support the Gift Management team in ongoing and peak times with donor communications, gift preparation, etc. This role will be posted internal only this week. Please contact me or Adria Logan if you have an interest!
Best,
Brian
Information Technology and Services is happy to announce that Patrick Rader will be joining the Integration Services team.
Patrick is joining us as a Systems Integration Professional starting September 6th. Patrick will start with a focus on the Ascend project helping lead the migration of our data from CrmND to Ascend. Patrick has been with Notre Dame since 2009 working in Hesburgh Libraries. His previous position as Library Application Management and Integration Specialist leads well into the work we do on our integration team. Prior to that, he was the Media Digitization Production Coordinator overseeing daily operations of media digitization and streaming services.
We are grateful that Patrick has chosen to join us and excited about the skills he is adding to our team. Thank you for your help in supporting Patrick to have a successful experience with us in University Relations.
Andrew Yocum
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in September! We hope your year is filled with fun and football!
9/2 – Sharon Rankert
9/3 – Tim Kenney
9/3 – Tory Grimes
9/5 – Lynn Hubert
9/5 – Patty Herrity
9/6 – Mary Bueno
9/9 – Matt Gelchion
9/10 – Anita Jones
9/10 – Dan Allen
9/10 – Rachel Myers
9/11 – Anna McKeever
9/11 – Jordan Eash
9/12 – Natalie Sargent
9/12 – Samantha Checkley
9/13 – Michael McLaughlin
9/14 – Nick Sorg
9/15 – Bruce Danielson
9/15 – Carolyn Hardman
9/15 – Cathy Windeatt
9/15 – Ray Herring
9/16 – Sarah Nugent
9/16 – Tori Hommel
9/18 – Meghan Walsh
9/19 – Chris Murphy
9/19 – Jay Rizzi
9/19 – Bob Morton
9/20 – Jessica Brice
9/20 – Nadia Casas
9/20 – Wayne Harpenau
9/26 – Bridget Gilman
9/26 – Dody Blue
9/26 – Emma Capannari
9/26 – Eileen Murdock
9/26 – Sydney Kuhn
9/26 – Teri Vitale
9/27 – Amelia Thompson
9/28 – Georgianna Shoemaker
9/28 – Landon Weldy
9/30 – Bill Doyle
Hi, everyone.
As the campus transitions to the upgraded parking lot card readers, accessing the parking lots across campus will be adjusted. With the new access readers, you will be able to use either your Irish1Card or one of the new enhanced parking tags to access lots for which you are authorized.
While parking hangtags are valid through August of 2023, you can go to Parking Services in Hammes Mowbray Hall to get an Enhanced Hang Tag (EHT) parking permit.
Please note:
Of special note for Development staff at Eddy Street, access to the IU Med School lot is no longer available. The upgraded readers are being installed in this lot shortly and once completed, the only group with authorized access to this lot will be staff working in the IU Med School or in Harper Hall.
If you have been parking in the IU Med School lot (on the corner of Napoleon St. and Notre Dame Ave), you will now be required to park in the Eddy Street garage. If you are a tenant of the Eddy Street Office you should have parking garage access. If you do not have access to the parking garage, please contact me so we can get that taken care of for you. A quick reminder that in the Eddy Street garage, Development staff must park above the “bump” 1st-floor ramp.
Thanks!
Lana Taylor
Please join me in wishing Deana Northern farewell and good luck as she leaves the University at the end of this month to take on a new opportunity in Dayton, OH. Deana’s last official working day will be Friday, 9/02.
In 2013, she started her career at Notre Dame under the fractional support group serving a variety of campus partners, including ACE, the Graduate School, Notre Dame Press, and ASSA. In 2015 she moved to an embedded role for Student Affairs and RecSports. During that time, she was able to focus on more projects such as the implementation of Irish1Card, the RecSports move to Duncan Student Center along with leading the project to move the RecSports Fusion server to an AWS cloud solution. She also earned a Lean Sigma Six Green Belt for a project to revamp RecSports’ faculty access processes and procedures. Currently, she is involved in various OIT groups and was chosen to be part of the MOR All Leads Program.
Deana joined the NDAA Team in early 2020 and brought a focus on improving our internal IT processes, including the implementation of Service Now for our myND Support Team, organizing and tracking our equipment purchases, and always ensuring that our IT infrastructure runs seamlessly whether handling payments at Football Fridays, automating the NDAA Board election, or processing Reunion check-in. And most importantly, Deana built a knowledge base allowing us to repeat these successes in the future.
Deana’s dedication to the NDAA, her past campus partners, OIT, and University as a whole is outstanding, and she will definitely be missed. Please join me in thanking Deana for her 10 years of dedication to the University and wishing her well in her future endeavors.
The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Senior Director of Marketing & Communications for the Notre Dame Alumni Association, Digger O’Brien! We talk about family, football, and outdated social media apps. This is our first episode filmed on location at Java Cafe in downtown South Bend. Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.
This is your last chance to be part of UR history and submit your recipe by 8/26. While we would prefer to hear a story about your recipe, if you do not have a story to share that is okay! Please share your recipe anyway. Recipes are due by Friday, August 26th, and can be submitted by clicking here. If you do not have time to submit, please reach out to Maureen Daday, Abbey Johnson, or Kristin Schoenfeld.
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of the departure of Karen Deak. Her last day in the office will be August 31st.
Karen has served as the AAD for Research, the Graduate School, and the IDEA Center since spring of 2019. She has been a valued colleague, a champion for her causes, and a great teammate. We will miss her insight and humor.
Karen has accepted a position at Cooley, LLP as their IP Lead Patent Formalities Specialist. In this position, she’ll use her background as a patent agent to lead a growing team which is responsible for all of the supporting documentation for clients’ patent applications.
Please join me in saying farewell to Karen and congratulating her on this new opportunity. She and John (and Ziggi!) will continue to reside in Dunne Hall and be here on ND’s campus.
Friends and Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Tara Gilchrist has accepted a new position within Human Resources here at Notre Dame. Tara has served University Relations over the past several years dedicating her time to finding and hiring the best talent. Because of her efforts, the division has grown by leaps and bounds and we are extremely grateful for her time spent in Development.
Tara will transition to her new role on August 29th but continue to keep our recruiting pipeline open until we are able to find her replacement. You may reach out directly to Adria Logan for any questions in the interim.
Please join me in congratulating Tara on her new role.
Sincerely,
Adria
This past Thursday, the members of the Annual Giving Team selected Brandon Tabor as the next Senior Director of Annual Giving here at the University of Notre Dame — after hearing presentations from our three finalists.
Brandon earned this selection from his “body of work” over the past four years with the Annual Giving and his previous five with the Storytelling Team. Ever curious, Brandon has never been afraid to take on any challenge — the newer the better — and he has always performed at a high level. His passion for Notre Dame, his team and our work, we believe will lead to continuing the success of this high performing team.
Please be sure to stop by and congratulate Brandon on this promotion.
-Jim Small
Friends and colleagues,
Jesse Meyer will be leaving Notre Dame to accept the role of Chief Development Officer for St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, where he will lead the school’s fundraising efforts.
Jesse has served Notre Dame for nearly 6 years, first as Regional Director in the West Region, as Senior Director in Illinois and, most recently, as Regional Director on the New York Metro team. His passion for the work was demonstrated through the relationships he built with his benefactors and in the contributions he made to the team, including playing a key role in the growth of BATPA and other important initiatives.
Jesse’s last day will be Tuesday, September 6. Please join me in congratulating him on his new opportunity.
All the best,
Ryan
In preparation for the upcoming changes to the travelND/Concur system on September 6, Procurement Services is offering several training demo sessions. The Zoom training demo sessions are open to all. The dates are listed below, you can simply click on the link next to the date to mark your calendar. The schedule is also listed on our website with the Zoom link. If you are not able to attend a training demo session, you can learn at your own pace by reviewing the training guides and videos.
August 16th – 2:00 – 3:30 Add to Google calendar
August 17th – 10:30 – 12:00 Add to Google calendar
August 22nd – 10:00 – 11:30 Add to Google calendar
August 24th – 2:00 – 3:30 Add to Google calendar
August 25th – 3:00 – 4:30 Add to Google calendar
In the training demo sessions, they will introduce you to the new travelND/Concur user experience. The demos will include the following:
• Home page look and navigation
• Manage Expense page navigation
• Expense report navigation and creation
• Itemizations
• Allocations
• Adding Attendees
• Reviewing and submitting an expense report
Dear Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Tracey Mulherin ’02 joined the Data and Strategic Analytics Team in Development on July 23. As a Business Intelligent Professional, Tracey will be supporting Annual Giving reporting needs by working with Business Objects and Tableau.
Tracey is coming from the Notre Dame IDEA Center where she was Program Manager in the ESTEEM Graduate Program. Tracey graduated from Notre Dame in 2002 with a B.A Management Information Systems degree. She resides in South Bend.
Please join me in welcoming Tracey to the Development Department!
Wayne Harpenau
Director, Data and Strategic Analytics
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Joe Geglio ’07 will join the Data and Strategic Analytics team on August 15th. Joe will be working on the Data and Strategic Analytics team as a Business Intelligent Professional and will be creating Tableau and Business Object reports for the various Development Department.
Joe joins us from Indiana University where he worked as a Tableau Data Analyst in the Institutional Research Department. Prior to Indiana University, Joe worked at East Carolina University in various roles. Joe received his B.A. American Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2007, Masters of Public Administration from College of Charleston in 2012 and Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from East Carolina University in 2017. Joe resides in Bloomington, IN.
Please join me in welcoming Joe back to Notre Dame!
Wayne Harpenau
Director, Data and Strategic Analytics
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Davida Kozlowski joined the Gift and Data Management Team on August 1. Davida will be the Gift Agreement Coordinator. Davida will primarily serve as the point person for and manage the pipeline of gift agreements in DocuSign. Davida will have several other responsibilities within the team including fund research, performing due diligence, and providing customer service to our constituents during peak times.
Davida joins us permanently after serving as one of the exceptional seasonal employees. Davida has both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Davida and her husband Ted reside in Three Oaks, MI. They have three children Emmett (25), Maureen (22), and Cailin (20).
Please join me in welcoming Davida.
Alyssa Strbjak
Program Director, Gift Management Communications
Dear Colleagues,
On Tuesday, August 9, the Gift and Data Management Team will be out of office participating in an off-site teaming and planning day. There will not be gifts processed on this day. We will post an out of office message on our general phone and email address that messages will be returned on Wednesday.
Thank you,
Amy Schell
The Prospect Research and Strategy is thrilled that Jonathan Retartha has joined us as the Director of Prospect Development and Strategy, leading the team of Prospect Management Consultants (Cindy Karpovs, Katie O’Friel, Kevin McMannis, Meghan Walsh, and Brooke Wenzel). Once he is up to speed, he will also transition to directly supporting the Athletics region and the UR Executives with their portfolios.
Jonathan Retartha returns to the Development team after four years as Director of Housing in Residential Life. Jonathan started his Notre Dame career in Development as Assistant Director and then Donor Experience Manager on the Annual Giving team, after three years at Fox Corporation.
As Director of Housing, Jonathan’s team managed all assignments, student services, and logistics across the University’s 32 residence halls, including the emergency shutdown and staged reopening of the halls in 2020. Jonathan also managed the University’s residential master plan, extending the occupancy strategic roadmap and organizing full-year renovations in Morrissey, Dillon, Sorin, and Alumni halls, while acting on the design team for Baumer, Johnson Family, and the new men’s residence hall under construction on east quad.
He has earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from Notre Dame, as well as an M.A. from NYU’s Skirball Center for New Media. Please join us in welcoming Jonathan back to University Relations!
Please note that the Basilica posters mentioned in today’s souNDoff have now all been claimed. Thank you.
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in August! Enjoy time off with your family and friends!
8/2 – Adria Logan
8/2 – Colleen Cross
8/4 – Jim Small
8/10 – Tara Gilchrist
8/12 – Amber Cerveny
8/12 – Katie Edel
8/12 – Melissa Medina
8/13 – Jami Radcliff
8/13 – Sean Carroll
8/14 – Lauren Dolzan
8/16 – Brian Benedict
8/18 – Tim Kelly
8/19 – Brent Henningfeld
8/19 – Casey Buck
8/19 – Julia Sama
8/20 – Marty Harshman
8/22 – Jennifer Milliron
8/23 – Amanda Retartha
8/23 – Shaheen Goldrick
8/25 – Killian Vidourek
8/27 – George West
8/28 – James Hill
8/30 – Abbey Johnson
8/30 – Molly Lenaburg
8/30 – Michelle Varda
Baby Nugent is here!! Sarah and Kevin welcomed Patrick Raymond Nugent on Thursday, July 21st. Patrick entered the world at 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and 20 inches (sounds like he’ll be tall like his dad)! Baby and mom are doing great. Welcome baby Patrick!! Congratulations Sarah and Kevin!!
-Tashana Kenny
In an effort to maintain a healthy and more efficient campus, the University of Notre Dame will transition to a cashless retail environment beginning Aug. 1. The change includes transactions at Notre Dame food service locations, dining halls, concession stands and St. Michael’s Laundry, as well as dining services at Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College where the University manages operations.
For individuals who do not have a credit or debit card, kiosks have been installed in Duncan and LaFortune Student Centers where cash can be transferred to a Visa gift card to complete transactions on campus. The gift cards can be used anywhere Visa is accepted on or off campus at no additional charge.
Cash will still be accepted at the following locations: the Morris Inn, Rohr’s, the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstores, the Notre Dame Wellness Center, the U.S. Post Office, vending machines and privately operated businesses in LaFortune such as FedEx, the hair salon, barber shop, floral shop and 1st Source Bank. Cash donations will still be accepted at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Grotto, along with fundraising/donation events and residence halls food sales.
Faculty, staff and students can continue to add funds to Irish1Cards for use in the dining halls.
The change to a cashless environment will also affect the number of automatic teller machines (ATMs) on campus. ATMs will continue to be available in the two student centers.
For more information, please click here.
The Stewardship & Donor Relations team was delighted to welcome Nadia Casas as Program Director of Donor Recognition on July 18th. In this role, Nadia will serve as one of the project management leads on annual recognition donor events and unique celebrations for donors. She will also be responsible for the creation of both public and private donor recognition and the execution of a variety of individualized stewardship pieces.
Nadia is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University and holds a certificate from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business Summer Institute for General Management. She has spent the last seven years working as an Academic Program Administrator in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Graduate Program.
This role will allow Nadia to utilize her creative strengths, gift of organization, and passion for others to serve those in our Notre Dame family. Nadia lives in South Bend with her husband and daughter. Please join us in welcoming Nadia.
-Jessica Reasons
Dear Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Alyssa Strbjak joined the Gift and Data Management Team on July 18. Alyssa will be the Program Director for Gift Management Communications. Alyssa will oversee the acknowledgment process, pledge update letters, gift preparation, and gift management communications to internal and external partners.
Alyssa joins us from Andrean High School as the Manager of Annual Giving. Prior to Andrean, Alyssa worked at Purdue University Northwest, Lewis University, and Saint Xavier University – all in various annual giving and alumni engagement positions.
Alyssa has her bachelor’s degree from Lewis University and her master’s degree from Purdue. Alyssa and her husband Jeff along with their three children Dominic (4), Braxton (4), and Sutton (2) reside in Crown Point.
Please join me in welcoming Alyssa.
-Amy Schell
It is with excitement for our team and the University to announce that Katy Orenchuk will serve in the role of Academic Advancement Senior Director, effective July 25th. Katy joined University Relations in the spring of 2019 in the newly created role of AAD for Arts and Architecture. In this role she has cultivated a wide range of relationships, worked effectively to secure support for key projects, and instituted new initiatives to support the arts on campus, including the recently created Notre Dame Arts Council. She has since added the Libraries to her portfolio.
Prior to her role at Notre Dame, Katy spent 13 years as a fundraiser in Washington DC and Chicago. She has her BA in history and political science from the University of Notre Dame, and obtained her MA in Arts Administration from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University in 2006. She became certified as a Fund Raising Executive in 2018.
We are grateful that Katy will bring her unwavering commitment to the mission of our Lady’s University and her deep knowledge of and experience with fundraising to this leadership role.
Katy will continue to be located at Eddy St. and will continue to be the first point of contact for the arts and architecture until she hires her successor.
Please join me in congratulating Katy.
Best,
Michelle
Please join me in congratulating Sean Cuneo on his new role as the Senior Digital Campaign Specialist on the Marketing Operations team in Annual Giving. We are thrilled for Sean to step into this role and lead our team of two Content Marketing Specialists.
Sean joined the Development team in January 2022 as a Content Marketing Specialist and has excelled in this role, leading reporting and testing, and digging into email solutions. Prior to his position with Annual Giving, he was the Director of Marketing at Mercyhurst University. In Sean’s first week, he has been charged with creating and managing our Giving Society events registration platform and the exploration of journeys and automation for our email campaigns. We’re excited for all Sean will do with and for our team.
Please join me in congratulating Sean on his promotion!
Lauren Dolzan
Dear everyone,
Please join me in congratulating Indi Jackson on her promotion to Regional Director of Development as the newest member of the Southern Region covering South Florida. We are thrilled for Indi to officially join the Southern Region as an RD after being our AGSM leadership giving team liaison for the past year.
Indi joined the Development team in May 2021 as an Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving and has excelled in this role, surpassing her FY22 goal by 14% and generating over $3M in unrestricted revenue. Prior to her position with Annual Giving, Indi was an Associate Producer at Fighting Irish Media, helping produce award winning content across 26 sports, including content aired on NBC. She also showcased her passion for storytelling in hosting the “Brave Voices” podcast, where she interviewed other Black Notre Dame Student Athletes about race in their life, aiming to ease the tension around the discussion of race.
Indi graduated from Notre Dame in 2017 with a BA in Film, Television and Theater and a minor in Computer Digital Technologies. She is also a Track and Field Monogram winner and served as a two time captain for the team.
I’m confident that Indi’s competitive spirit, desire to help others and passion for storytelling will lead her to continued success as a Regional Director of Development. Please join me in congratulating Indi on her promotion and welcoming her to the Southern Region!
Best,
Anne
Friends,
Please join me in prayer for the repose of the soul of John Thomas Brice, the father-in-law of Jessica Brice and father of John Brice, and for the entire Brice family as they grieve his loss.
Jessica shared that her father-in-law passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, with his wife and one of his daughter’s at his bedside, after a nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jessica’s husband John composed a beautiful obituary for his father, which is linked here and which I encourage you to read as you lift up the Brice family in prayer.
-TJ
UR Team,
Please note that Monday, July 18, will be Kristin Trosper’s last day on the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team. Kristin will be taking her experience and skills to the International Rescue Committee as the strategist for their monthly giving program.
Kristin has been a part of UR for a total of 9 years, beginning in Regional Development, and has been an integral part of the Annual Giving team the past 4 years. We’re thankful for all her hard work across our departments and her diligence in serving our donors over the years. Her deep historical knowledge of all things ND fundraising will be missed.
If you were working with Kristin directly on any projects, please contact me for a plan of transition. A replacement role will be posted on jobs.nd.edu in the coming weeks. We will release further information regarding this vacancy as it becomes available.
Please join us in wishing Kristin all the best in her next venture!
-Lauren Dolzan
University Relations Family,
It is a bittersweet time for the Central Region. We are sad to see Tara Reilly leave her role as a Regional Director. Her last day with UR will be Friday, July 29th.
Tara has been and continues to be a dear friend to us all. Tara’s extraordinary talent for understanding what is important to other people and affirming who they are, will be sorely missed by her teammates and benefactors alike. We will also miss the energy she infuses into the team and her extraordinary example of how to lead a life of love, faith, and fun.
All of this said, we could not be more happy for Tara as she will continue to serve the mission of Our Lady’s University as the Director of Candidate Development and External Relations for the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI). For those of you who know Tara, it only seems fitting that she will be working for an area of Notre Dame with the word “Inspired” in its title and her energy and authenticity will empower her to do well in this new role.
Thank you, Tara, for your friendship, prayers, and kindness over the years. We look forward to seeing you around campus and wish you all of God’s blessings as you make the transition.
-Jason Scarlett and the Central Region Team
Dear Colleagues,
Sara Munoz’s last day with the gift management team will be July 15. Sara and her family moved to North Carolina this spring to be closer to family and to see more sunshine!
Sara has taken a position at a tech start-up, Levitate, as a Sales Development Representative for small/medium size businesses.
Sara has been with our team for more than four years. During that time Sara has evolved several of our processes, hired and trained students and seasonal team members, served hundreds of donors, and prepped thousands of gifts. We are so grateful for Sara’s time with our team. Sara’s contributions to the team will be missed!
Congratulations Sara!
-Amy Schell
Beginning today, (July 6th), the policy and process for reserving the Family and Sorin Rooms is changing. Based on feedback we have received, this change will focus on providing an improved manner of getting meetings set up and mitigating overlapping meetings. To reserve the Sorin and/or Family Room, contact Dawn Smith (dsmith34@nd,edu, 631-7164, or stopping by ESC front desk). If either room is available, Dawn will be able to reserve the room for you.
To reserve one of the rooms, the information that will be needed includes:
Date & Time
Meeting Length
If a specific layout is required (for Family Room only)
Moving forward, meetings will be booked with set-up time prior to each meeting and clean-up time after meeting. The set-up and clean-up time that is set will be determined by the needs for each meeting or event. Any existing calendar reservations for the Sorin and/or Family Rooms will remain in place unless the meeting’s reservation time is adjusted. If an existing meeting reservation needs to be adjusted by either the date or time, the host/organizer will need to contact Dawn to inquire about the room availability.
As we partner with everyone to ensure that this process works for all, please note that there will be some items that each meeting host/organizer needs to handle. These include cleaning up any food or beverage, ensuring handouts are picked up, trash is thrown away, etc. An information sheet with more details can be found here. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to reach out to Dawn, Grace, or Lana.
Dear UR team,
On Tuesday, July 5, we are welcoming two new members to the NDAA family, Allie Griffith and Eleanor Hanson.
Eleanor Hanson SMC ’22 will be joining the Alumni Association as the Coordinator of the Marketing & Communications department. Eleanor graduated in May from St. Mary’s with a degree in Communications and a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising while serving as Student Body President. Her mother is a 1994 graduate of St. Mary’s, and her father is a 1995 graduate of Notre Dame. The Hanson family has lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, rural Georgia, and Toronto, Canada and her hobbies include riding horses, reading, and spending time outdoors. In her new role, Eleanor will coordinate all MarCom efforts, including the areas of budgets, finance, project management, affinity programs, social media, young alumni, storytelling, and content creation.
Please join me in welcoming Eleanor to the NDAA.
Best,
Digger
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in July! We hope you have fun in the sun this summer!
7/3 – Katherine Lane
7/4 – Giovana Heeter
7/5 – Ashley Van Avermaete
7/8 – Brian Diss
7/8 – Brittany Jaso
7/10 – Christina Ryan
7/10 – Megan Hale
7/10 – Patrick Brennan
7/10 – Roz Palusci
7/11 – Lin Wang
7/14 – Anita Sareen
7/14 – Lori Tinkey
7/15 – Carleen Quinlan
7/16 – Gail Slevin
7/17 – Darrell Paulsen
7/17 – Patty Kokesh
7/18 – Kevin Vaughn
7/19 – Meghan Buysse
7/19 – Susan Lynch
7/20 – Jordan Wahlstrom
7/21 – Caleb Worm
7/23 – Chris Walsh
7/23 – Mike Brown
7/27 – Greg Williamson
7/29 – Ellen Aranowski
7/30 – Jill Calderone
7/31 – Mary Scott
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Colleen Bailey-Knapke in her promotion to Audit & Compliance Program Director on the Gift and Data Management Team. In this role, Colleen will report directly to me and will oversee the audit process – continuing to develop new audits and reconciliations for the team. Colleen has taken on the compliance responsibility which requires her to liaise directly with the Tax Director, the Controller’s office, and to be the expert for CASE guidelines, tax rules, and the Gift Management Guidelines.
Colleen has been a key member of the team for more than four years. During this time she has developed and executed our audit program, executing critical reconciliations between Development and the Controller’s office. Colleen’s expertise in understanding our data and her helpfulness have made her a go-to resource for the entire team.
Congratulations Colleen!!
Amy Schell
Sr. Director, Gift and Data Management
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Jessica Witous as Program Director, Advancement Records! Jess will be returning from leave on Tuesday, July 5, and will assume this leadership role on the Gift and Data Management Team. Jess will report directly to me and will oversee the daily operations of the Advancement Records team consisting of Julie Seniff and Melissa Medina. The Advancement Records team is responsible for gift processing and biographical data updates, including being the subject matter experts in matching gifts, grants processing, freshman parent data, employment data and other critical priorities.
Jessica has served on the Gift and Data Management Team for more than 5 years and prior to that was a regional development coordinator. Jess is also the Gift and Data Management co-lead for asceND.
Congratulations Jess!
-Amy Schell
Dear UR Team,
I am excited to announce that Allie Griffith ’17, ’19 M.Ed. will be joining the Alumni Association on July 5 as Writer and Editorial Program Manager. Allie is coming to us from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, where she taught literature and composition and was the head girls cross country coach. Previously, she taught literature at Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis while completing the ACE program here at ND.
As a student at Notre Dame, Allie majored in English and American Studies with a minor in creative writing. She was recognized as the Most Outstanding graduating senior in each of her majors, and was also recipient of the 2017 Pasquerilla West Spirit Award for exemplifying “the spirit of Notre Dame in social, recreational, residential, service, and religious activities that promote the welfare of the University and extended communities.” In January, Allie earned an honorable mention in this year’s Notre Dame Magazine Young Alumni Essay Contest for her piece “The Storage Closet.”
In her new position, Allie will manage We Are ND and play a key role in the expansion of our storytelling efforts. She will also oversee Echoes, serve as lead copywriter for the association, and work with ND Magazine and class secretaries on the quarterly Class Notes process.
Please join me in welcoming Allie to the NDAA and UR!
Cheers,
Joanne
Friends and Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Kelly Judd will join our University Relations team as Regional Director in the New York Metro region, beginning this Wednesday, June 29.
Kelly is both a Notre Dame Law School alumna, graduating cum laude and serving for two years as an assistant rector in Farley Hall, and proud mother of two, including a rising Notre Dame junior. She is moving to South Bend from New York where she has most recently served for the past several years as a prosecutor in the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Agency.
Please join me in welcoming Kelly to our team!
All the best,
Ryan
Dear Colleagues,
I want to share that Matt Rombalski’s last day with the gift management team will be July 15. Matt has accepted a new position in Boston and we are so excited for him but we will greatly miss him. We are very grateful for Matt’s many contributions to our team, including his expert DocuSign skills that carried us through the pandemic as we pivoted to only electronic signatures for our gift agreements and many other University documents. Matt has accepted a new position – Assistant Director of Major Gifts at Northeastern University. He is excited and nervous to take on frontline fundraising but told me that his time at Notre Dame, and his relationships with all of you, built a strong foundation for his new role. Please join me in congratulating Matt on his new adventure and wishing him success in this next chapter in his life and career!
After July 15, please send any questions regarding DocuSign to Katherine Cinninger. I can help with these requests until Matt’s replacement is in place.
Thank you,
Katherine
Please join me in congratulating Mary Jane Añón on her promotion to Senior Director of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle Program. As Senior Director, Mary Jane will play a critical leadership role as we set our sights on the goal of raising $100M in unrestricted giving per year over the next three to five years. Mary Jane’s commitment to teamwork and collaboration, and her ability to deliver an unparalleled donor experience are tremendous gifts to our development team and Notre Dame.
I am also excited to announce that Jennifer Odell will assume the new position of Program Director for The Friends of Ted and Ned leadership annual giving program. In collaboration with the annual giving team and regional development, Jen will develop the vision, strategy and member experience to drive our growth at the $100,000 unrestricted giving level. Jen will continue to report to Mary Jane and serve as a member of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle team.
Both of these promotions are effective July 1, 2022. Congratulations again to Mary Jane and Jen!
-Drew Buscareno
Patty Kokesh has decided to step down from her role as the Director of Data and Strategic Analytics effective July 1. She will remain on the team in an individual contributor role as a Strategic Analytics Specialist, supporting various analytics projects.
I am pleased to announce that Wayne Harpenau will be taking over the Director of Data and Strategic Analytics, reporting to me effective July 1. In this role, he will lead our talented and growing team who serve as critical partners to transform data to information and deliver reports and dashboards to allow for faster and improved decisions. Patty, Mayuri Changede, Matt LaFlash, Ling Sun, and Sheila McMahon will all report to Wayne.
Wayne joined Notre Dame in September 2021 and has been serving as a Systems Integrations Specialist working on the asceND project. Before joining Notre Dame, he was a Business Intelligence Professional at Western Michigan University in Institutional Research. Prior to his time at Western Michigan, he served as a Business Intelligence Manager and IT Applications Manager at Sony. Wayne received his Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University and earned a Masters Certificate in Business Intelligence from Villanova University. He brings a wealth of technical skills and knowledge in the data analytics space and we are excited to have him in this new role.
Please join me in congratulating Wayne on his promotion to Director of Data and Strategic Analytics!
-Carleen Quinlan
Please note that the Billy Joel tickets available earlier today have all been distributed. Thank you.
UR Team –
It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know that Ria Kapluck will be leaving NDAA in mid-August to begin the next chapter in her career. Those who know Ria, understand what a loss this is for us, and those who do not know Ria – who am I kidding; everyone knows Ria!
Ria joined us in the Alumni Association back in 2014 as a myNotreDame Support Coordinator. Through the years she grew through multiple roles, before becoming our current Interactive Specialist in early 2022, having been instrumental in the successful migration of myNotreDame to Hivebrite. She led reporting efforts, supported the NDAA Board, assisted with every NDAA event, and even emceed the annual Christmas Party. Her servant leader approach, extreme attention to detail, and unwillingness to accept less than perfect solutions fostered wonderful relationships with our Clubs and Affinity Groups, the NDAA Board, and of course all of us.
While Ria will still be with us for two more months, please take a moment to wish her the best as she wraps up her work with us and plans her next steps.
John
You should have received an email from OIT on 6/23/22 notifying all ND employees to run the Eduroam Utility by June 30 to maintain Campus wifi access. Your action is required and you must complete this in order to connect to the campus WiFi network. Please follow the instructions provided in the email from OIT. Please note that if you run the Eduroam utility from home, the configuration will succeed but you are not in range of Eduroam so just click “continue” (and not retry) if running from home.
Also, as a reminder, on June 6th, you received an email from OIT with the subject “You have been assigned Security Awareness Training”. This training is mandator and your action is required. You must complete this on-line training by July 28, 2022. It is crucial to keeping both your personal information and Notre Dame’s data safe. Please note that the annual renewal of the responsible use policy will be coming soon also. Look for an email on this in a couple of weeks.
If you require any assistance on these mandator updates, 24/7 self-service assistance is available including the virtual agent, go to: servicenow.nd.edu, or contact the OIT Help Desk during business hours at 574-631-8111 or oithelp@nd.edu.
Development Help Desk
Due to the high volume of payment requests typically received by Accounts Payable near fiscal year end, please allow for the time needed to process such requests. In keeping with the fiscal year end closing schedule available at http://controller.nd.edu, please plan to have all payment requests submitted to Accounts Payable by Tuesday, July 5th at 5PM in order to be processed in June business, if they relate to fiscal year 21/22 activity. Payments to international payees may involve additional tax considerations, and could require longer processing times. Please contact us if you have concerns regarding an international payment.
For payment requests submitted via the Financial Toolkit, or Expense Reports submitted via TravelND; they must be approved by your department and received in the Accounts Payable queue by Tuesday, July 5th at 5PM.
For vendor invoices related to buyND Purchase Orders, the invoice must be received by Accounts Payable with the related Receipt entered in the buyND system by Tuesday, July 5th at 5PM.
As always, use of the Procard for smaller dollar purchases is much appreciated!
If you have any questions or concerns about year end processing of your payment requests, please contact me.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation!
Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager
Please note that Friday, July 1st, will be Casey Miles’ last day on the Data & Strategic Analytics team where she supports the Annual Giving team. Casey will be taking on the challenging role of stay-at-home mom to her adorable baby boy, John Paul.
Casey has been an integral part of both the Annual Giving and Data & Strategic Analytics teams for the last three years. She is exceptionally mission-driven and has spent the last nine years of her life with Notre Dame – as an undergraduate student, an ACE fellow and, most recently, in her current role as a Data Analyst. We are so grateful for all she has done to improve processes, ensure accuracy in all communications, and help drive the team to make data-driven decisions. She is the definition of a team player and her positive attitude will be greatly missed.
If you are working with Casey on a project and are in need of assistance, please contact Patty Kokesh. Patty will fill in for Casey until a replacement is identified. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in this role, please reach out to Brian or Carleen. Please also note that Casey will be staying on after July 1st on a temporary basis to help with transition and documentation.
Please join us in wishing Casey all of the best in her next chapter in life!
-Brian Diss and Carleen Quinlan
Join us on Thursday, July 28th, for a great evening of family fun at Four Winds Field as the SB Cubs take on the Lake County Captains.
Doors open at the 1st Source Performance Center at 6:00 pm and first pitch is at 7:05 pm. To register, please complete this form.
Additional information will be sent out as we get closer to the date. If you have any questions, please contact Lana Taylor, James Riley, Grace Prosniewski, or Dawn Smith.
Colleagues,
Given the success and continuation of the hybrid/flex work policies, the growth of the UR team, and the limitations of our current space configuration, it is important for our division to review and continue to reimagine how our office space is used.
In the long term, we expect to remodel ESC to include a variety of spaces – quiet library zones, social cafe spaces, conference and huddle rooms of various sizes, and phone booths – that will empower more colleagues to utilize our office space.
In the short term (the next 9-12 months) we are targeting changes with modest financial impact that will allow us to most effectively use our current space. Our goal is to ensure our spaces at Eddy and Grace are welcoming, collaborative, productive, and positive work environments for all.
With this vision in mind, Space Force, a volunteer committee of 15 colleagues representing different teams and working arrangements, has spent the past two months collaborating on short-term experimental policies to address demand for hoteling space and meeting rooms, especially as the team continues to grow. These policies include:
The deadline for managers to implement these changes is July 1, 2022. Signage to identify hot desks, reservable spaces, and non-reservable spaces, is forthcoming. We will have post-it notes in the experimental areas for you to provide immediate feedback, and you can always provide anonymous feedback via the Leadership is Listening platform.
We realize that there are issues yet to solve, and we’re expecting to learn a lot. Our hope is that this first iteration of changes will help inform final policies and decisions for the larger overhaul of ESC to come. If you have any questions regarding your individual space situation, please direct them to your manager. Thank you for your collaboration, flexibility, and feedback!
-Space Force
Kathryn Valenti
Nancy Cole
Andrew Frye
Bridget Gilman
Lori Tinkey
Mary Flynt
Andrea Swanagan
Brian Diss
Grace Prosniewski
Jeff Faust
Jason Scarlett
Anne Overly
Amy Schell
Jesse Meyer
Jessica Reasons
Colleagues,
On behalf of the Central Region, I would like to welcome Mitch Dansky to the team. Mitch joins us from Notre Dame Athletics where he served as the Assistant Swimming Coach for the Fighting Irish.
Mitch wrote his master’s degree thesis on the need to endow Olympic sports and is passionate about creating opportunities for young people and is excited to do it through the Catholic mission of Notre Dame.
Mitch enjoys reading non-fiction books and real estate investing. Mitch is married to Mary Dansky, who is an elementary teacher in the Penn Harris Madison School District and has also been a swimming coach herself. Mitch and Mary have a newborn daughter named Skyler and a cat named Milo.
Welcome Mitch to the Central Region!
Thanks,
Jason
The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is currently partnering with the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research to conduct a University-wide review of the current state of stewardship toward better understanding, coordinating, and ultimately enhancing these activities for University benefactors as part of the next fundraising initiative.
Recognizing that members of the regional development team take varied and highly personalized approaches to stewarding benefactors in their respective portfolios, we are asking for your assistance with this effort! If you currently carry a portfolio of individual benefactor families or provide administrative support for those who do, we ask that you please assist us by completing the short six-question survey linked here by Friday, June 17.
Please note that other units within Development that engage in stewardship activities will be contacted by their respective stewardship liaisons to engage in similar discussions on the topic.
Thank you for your continued partnership, especially during this busy time. Any questions about this effort should be directed to Mary Fisher.
Congratulations to Tim Kelly and his family on the recent birth of their daughter, Maeve Thayer Kelly! Maeve was born on April 19th, 2022. Welcome to the Notre Dame family, Maeve!
Dear colleagues and graduate students,
Over the past several months, we have gradually resumed University-related international travel. Recognizing that travel is critical for academic and professional pursuits, we are committed to facilitating travel under safe conditions.
With the resumption of international travel, we are also updating important measures to ensure that we can respond quickly and effectively if conditions change abroad. When crises occur, knowing our travelers’ locations and contact information is essential.
As part of Notre Dame’s COVID-19 response, the University has required travel registration for all international trips taken by faculty, staff, and graduate students. (It has long been required for undergraduates.) The registration for faculty, staff, and graduate students will soon be incorporated into the University’s ongoing travel policy. In addition, proof of registration will be required for approval of the related expense report or for reimbursement by Notre Dame for all international travel.
Effective July 1, 2022, all faculty, staff, and graduate students traveling abroad on University business must register their travel in advance and attach their confirmation email to their Concur expense report. This process is similar to the requirement to attach an agenda when traveling for a conference. Expense reports will not be approved nor reimbursements made without travel being registered. This policy will take effect for international travel commencing after June 30, 2022.
The University no longer requires vice president or dean approval for international travel; however, individual units may choose to administer their own approval process. Please check with your business manager if you have questions regarding approval for international travel.
Read the full travel protocol here
Our priority will always be the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff. We appreciate your attention to this important requirement for international travel.
Sincerely,
Chris Maziar, Interim Provost
Shannon Cullinan, Executive Vice President
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in June! We wish you lots of Summer fun!
6/1 – Rebecca Lane
6/2 – Joseph Sheehan
6/3 – Cristi Ganyard
6/3 – Pier White
6/4 – Kelsey Forry
6/5 – Courtney Quinlan
6/8 – Dawn McGrath
6/8 – Megan Andedo
6/8 – Maureen Daday
6/8 – Matt LaFlash
6/8 – Sharon Keane
6/10 – Danielle Filgueira
6/11 – Bill Ribera
6/12 – Carolyn Lax
6/16 – Lauren Donahue
6/16 – Rich Reynolds
6/19 – William Mitchell
6/21 – Brigette Kinney
6/22 – Anastasia Envall-Latowski
6/28 – Monica May
6/29 – Mark Witucki
6/30 – Jessica Witous
6/30 – Sara Aycock
Please join me in welcoming our new Senior Director of Corporate Relations, Dr. Ken Camm. Ken’s most recent role was as Global Technical Account Director at Johnson Matthey, a global sustainable technologies company, where he worked for 14 years in the UK and the US.
Ken received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Leeds in the UK, and subsequently carried out Postdoctoral research at the University of Ottawa in Canada. In addition to bringing knowledge of academia and years of experience with corporate engagement, Ken also brings to the role a commitment to the mission of the University.
Ken lives in Granger with his wife Heather and two children, Penelope and Edward. We are thrilled that Ken begins his role with the CFR team on June 1.
-Michelle
Dear Colleagues,
On Thursday, June 2, 2022, the Badin Guild will host a cocktail reception from 2-4 at the Wind Family Terrace at the Morris Inn PM for Badin Guild members and their guests.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.
On Sunday, May 22, a day after her birthday, our colleague, Isabel Dance, and her husband, Austin, welcomed their little girl, Lillie Kathleen! Lillie entered the world at 6 pounds, 7 ounces and 18 1/2 inches. Both Lillie and Isabel are doing well. Please join me in welcoming Lillie!! Congratulations Isabel and Austin!!
If you’re thinking about applying for the Senior Director, Academic Advancement role, don’t wait too long! It will close this Thursday 5/26/22 at 11:59PM EST.
We’re excited to post the Development Associate, Academic Advancement role, which will be open until Tuesday, June 7th. If you’re ready for a new challenge, please apply! If you know someone who would love this role – please share! Questions? Reach out to Tara Gilchrist: tgilchri@nd.edu, or schedule 15 minutes to chat with this link.
Colleagues,
For those of you who participated in the April 19 headshot session, you can find your photos in this album:
https://photos.nd.edu/gallery/PR-4-19-22-ND-Development-Headshots/G0000DM1F6eXrt_0
password: headshot
You may download your choice directly from the site. If you wish to replace your UR Directory photo with one of these new options, please download your choice and send it on to Mary Flynt.
Thank you.
On Monday, May 16, our colleague, Matt Gelchion, and his wife, Brittany, welcomed their little girl, Emma Joy. Emma joined the world at 6 pounds and 18 3/4 inches. Both Emma and Brittany are doing well. I am sure you will join all of us in sending our best wishes to this beautiful family.
-Michelle
Colleagues,
Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Mayuri Changede to Information Strategy Specialist! In her new role, Mayuri will be embedded on the Prospect & Research Strategy team. She will continue to report to Patty Kokesh on the Data & Strategic Analytics team but will have a dotted line to Andrea Swanagan. Mayuri will have increased responsibilities in the area of data and analytics, helping to drive innovations and insights through data and dashboards for the Prospect & Research Strategy team.
Mayuri joined University Relations in 2013 and has contributed to many projects in her tenure here including being a major contributor to the Fundraiser Dashboard, Advisory Council Dashboard and many ad-hoc reports, in addition to keeping our Business Objects Universe up and running. Mayuri has been slowly transitioning into this new role and we plan to post her replacement position in the coming weeks.
Congratulations, Mayuri!
-Carleen Quinlan
Dear friends,
Please know of the extreme gratitude for all of your support, prayers and love for our family as we mourn the loss of my dad. We have truly been lifted up by the stories and kind words you shared.
Our Notre Dame family is such a blessing, bringing us comfort and peace during a difficult time.
Thank you!
Much love, Annie
The Sorin Play is back! Now you have the opportunity to see the play for the first time after three years at its open dress rehearsal on May 27.
Date: Friday, May 27, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Decio Theatre, DPAC
Please RSVP before 5 PM, Friday, May 20. Limit three guests per RSVP due to limited seating available. Please reach out to Lin Wang at lin.wang@nd.edu if you have any questions.
UR Team,
Please note that Friday, May 13, will be Zach Thurston’s last day on the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team. Zach will be taking his experience and skills to Bloomerang as their Marketing Automation Manager.
Zach has been a rockstar on our team the past three years and we’re thankful for how he has truly elevated our work. A couple spotlights of his work include building our Giving Society online event experience, acknowledgements automation, department-wide online event communications, Notre Dame Day, and many other solicitation and stewardship projects. Beyond his work efforts, we will miss his obsession for coffee and positive, can-do attitude.
If you were working with Zach directly on any projects, please contact me for a plan of transition. The role of the Senior Digital Campaign Specialist will be posted on jobs.nd.edu in the coming weeks. We will release further information regarding this vacancy as it becomes available.
Please join us in congratulating Zach and wishing him all the best in this next chapter of his career!
Lauren Dolzan
Hello,
We’re gearing up for our 2022 Commencement event for our giving society members and wanted to ensure you had the list of registrants and their assigned primaries for your review.
As of Monday, 5/9, we still have limited room available, so if members in your portfolio wish to attend, please ask them to give us a call at 574-631-5198.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via donorexperience@nd.edu.
Thank you!
-Donor Experience Team
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great sadness that I share the news of Betty Russo’s passing. Those who knew Betty, loved Betty. She was a wonderful friend and colleague to many of us in University Relations.
Betty will always be remembered as a classy, positive, fun-loving person who genuinely cared for people.
Rest in peace dear friend.
A link to Betty’s obituary can be found here.
Dear Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of a longtime member of the Gift Planning Team, John Butkovich ’63. John was a generous, kind, and trusted member of the Notre Dame family. John’s love for Notre Dame was on display everyday in the incredible work he did for Our Lady’s University. We will miss him greatly. On behalf of the entire Gift Planning Team, we send our sincere condolences to his wife, Mary Ann, daughter, Annie Geary, and their entire family.
Please find John’s obituary and funeral details here.
Dear Colleagues,
As I referenced at our March Blueprint gathering, we have been exploring how to best position our talented and dedicated Gift Planning team to deliver even greater success for Notre Dame. I am pleased to share a newly structured Gift Planning team, which we are confident will optimize the time and talent of this high-functioning team and enable efficient and strategic growth.
Effective this week, Gift Planning will consist of two teams: Gift Planning Operations and Strategy, and Gift Planning Advancement.
Gift Planning Operations and Strategy
Responsibilities will include drafting proposals and illustrations (in collaboration with gift planning officers), creating planned gift agreements, oversight of the CRT, CGA, and DAF programs, executing distributions, processing gifts, and partnering with the Gift Planning Advancement team on training and educational efforts.
Rich Naponelli will serve as the Sr. Director of Gift Planning Operations and Strategy team. In addition to leading this team, Rich will also:
● serve as a key collaborator on complex gifts across the development team, including with the UR exec team, in a similar fashion as Greg Dugard;
● remain assigned to Tom Molnar, Kim Biagini, and Michael McLaughlin (even though he will transition off of other RD assignments, he should remain involved with the cultivation of planned gift conversations that are in process);
● maintain responsibilities with key University partners and processes including the Transformational Gift Committee, General Counsel’s Office, Gift Acceptance Committee, and the Fiduciary Committee.
RaeLee Rea has been promoted to Program Director, and will oversee a team consisting of Carolyn Hardman, an additional staff attorney (priority hire), and a development associate.
Gift Planning Advancement
Responsibilities will include engaging in donor-facing gift planning cultivation, oversight of our Gift Planning Advancement Committee (GPAC) and LTND2, and partnering with Gift Planning Operations and Strategy team on training and educational efforts.
TJ Pillari has been promoted to the Sr. Director of Gift Planning Advancement, and will lead a team consisting of our gift planning officers and Anne Wieber. TJ will be reviewing GPO-RD assignments over the next couple of weeks to determine where strategic adjustments are needed.
Please join me in thanking our gift planning team for their steadfast commitment, professionalism, and patience as we determine our path forward. Finally, thanks to our entire development team for your partnership with our gift planning colleagues as we advance the impactful mission of Notre Dame.
Gratefully,
Marty
Dear colleagues,
I’m thrilled to share that we have hired Matt Greene ’16 for the role of Clubs Program Manager. Matt‘s career has been in Admissions – working at his high school alma mater in Detroit, then at Notre Dame, and most recently at Holy Cross College. During his time with Notre Dame Admissions, he worked closely with ND club leaders to host college fairs, spoke with prospective students and their families, and helped students navigate the admissions process. Matt graduated from Notre Dame in 2016 and was a proud member of the Band and Keough Hall Council. In his free time, he writes blogs/articles for One Foot Down and enjoys checking out local breweries.
Please join me in welcoming Matt as he begins today, May 2.
Sincerely,
Abbey
Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Monica May to the Gift and Data Management Team as the Communication and Data Analyst. Monica will be primarily responsible for sending tax acknowledgments, pledge update communications, and memorial notifications. Monica joined the team on Monday, April 25.
Prior to joining the team Monica spent more than 8 years at Press Ganey, most recently as a Survey Designer.
A longtime resident of the Michiana area, Moncia, her husband Tyler, and daughter Moriah (age 12) reside in South Bend with their dog, Rocko. Moriah is an 8 year member of the Girl Scouts, where Monica has volunteered and has served as the lead counselor for the Community Girl Scout Summer Day Camp for several years. Monica fully embraces the mission of the Development team and I am eager to see her thrive in advancing the University through service to our benefactors.
Please introduce yourself to Monica when you see her.
-Amy Schell
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in May! We hope you have a beautiful year!
5/4 – Tashana Kenny
5/6 – Erin Thornton
5/7 – Courtney Mattison
5/7 – Grace Prosniewski
5/9 – Barbara Josenhans
5/9 – Gavin McGuire
5/10 – Michele Wolff
5/11 – Amy Walter
5/14 – Josh Flynt
5/15 – Kathryn Valenti
5/15 – Laura Marks
5/15 – Mary Flynt
5/18 – Ron Linczer
5/19 – Lori Rush
5/21 – Terrell Robinson
5/21 – Kiran Mistry
5/21 – Isabel Dance
5/22 – Andy Mason
5/22 – Stephanie Washington
5/24 – Kevin McMannis
5/26 – Kate Mueller
5/29 – Amelia Ruggaber
5/31 – Jennifer Powell
5/31 – Patrick Charles
All UR employees are encouraged to fill out their self-evaluations in Endeavor by April 30. Please note, completing the Endeavor process is a key component of securing a potential merit increase if you qualify. If you need additional assistance with any of the Endeavor steps, please visit the links below.
Colleagues,
It is with great excitement that I share that Helen Rajkumar has been promoted to Senior Office Coordinator for the 405 Main office. In this important role, Helen will serve as the primary receptionist and first point of contact for the Office of the Vice President for University Relations and the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications and will manage the overall operations of the office suite.
A trusted and valued colleague, Helen has served Our Lady’s University since 2015, first as the Eck Visitors Center Customer Service Representative and most recently as the Office Services Coordinator for the Notre Dame Alumni Association. Before joining Notre Dame, Helen worked at Clay United Methodist Church and the Samaritan Counselling Center.
Originally from India, Helen has been a Michiana resident for 27 years. Helen, along with her husband, and two children reside in Granger. In her free time, Helen enjoys acrylic painting, gardening, reading, and cooking.
Helen’s first day in 405 Main will be Monday, May 9. Please join me in thanking and congratulating Helen for taking on this new role in service to Notre Dame.
My best,
Gavin
Tenants of the Eddy Street office who will be working events in conjunction with the Garth Brooks concert on May 7th and need parking in the ESC garage, make sure to submit your BEAT request before Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00 pm EDT. Please Note: we will be unable to add parking requests after the deadline.
To request parking in the ESC garage (you must have an ESC garage card), enter your name into BEAT, choosing “choosing “2022 Concerts (Garth Brooks (Sat, 5/7)” as the event, “Parking” as the activity and “ESC – Staff” as the parking preference. To qualify for parking on this date, you must be working a Development-sponsored event.
There is an identifying dashboard sign that will need to be displayed by anyone requesting parking for the concert. The dashboard signs are available at the ESC front desk.
Please note – all access cards will be inactivated for Saturday, 5/7/22, except for staff who have submitted a BEAT request.
If you have any questions, contact Dawn Smith or Lana Taylor.
Colleagues,
Today I write with bittersweet news, as Abbie Spica will be transitioning from her current role and relocating to Grand Rapids, Michigan preceding her wedding this summer. Abbie was an incredible teammate and representative of the University and we will miss her dearly. Abbie’s last day on the Annual Giving Team was last Thursday, April 14th.
While we are sad to see Abbie go, we hope to make this transition smooth, and have exciting news to share! We would like to introduce you to Anna McKeever, who will be our new Associate Director for Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving. Anna comes to us from University HR where she served as the HR Communication Program Director. Anna is a double domer, having earned both her MBA and her Bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame. I am confident that Anna will be a fantastic addition to our team. She will officially begin in this role on May 9, 2022. Please join me in welcoming Anna!
In the interim, please feel free to contact me with any questions relating to the Order of St. Thomas More, or the O’Hara Society.
Best,
Kasey O’Connor
We have some fun surprises in store for the ninth annual celebration of Notre Dame Day! This April, the Notre Dame Family will compete to raise money for their favorite areas of campus, and a live broadcast tells amazing stories of students, professors, alumni, and friends of Notre Dame who are making an impact all over the world.
Tune in to hear powerful Notre Dame stories and enjoy entertaining performances from student clubs across campus, and share in special moments that are created on our award-winning live broadcast from the Duncan Student Center. Tune in live:
View the broadcast schedule here.
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Events team is beginning to plan the various events that will take place during the 2022 Commencement Weekend. As you know, Commencement is an “all hands on deck” weekend for our team, and yet even with all of us involved we still need the help of our Development colleagues. Some of you have blessed us in the past with your kindness and willingness to volunteer your time and we write to ask if you are able to volunteer again for this weekend.
We need assistance with the following events:
Please click here to provide us with your availability.
We will provide specific details in the weeks closer to Commencement. Please know if you are a non-exempt staff volunteering, you will need to have your supervisor’s approval. If you can let us know by Monday, April 25th, that would be great!
Thank you for your selfless dedication to Our Lady.
In Notre Dame,
Scott Graham
Colleagues,
In response to questions, we wanted to let everyone know that parking in the ESC garage on Saturday, April 23rd will not require any special request through BEAT.
Parking is being handled on Saturday 4/23 as a normal business day. Anyone on campus this weekend, can use their parking access card to enter & exit the ESC garage. Kite will still require anyone using an access card to follow employee guidelines by parking on the second (2nd) floor or higher. At a minimum, parking must be above the “bump” 1st floor ramp.
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Smith (dsmith34@nd.edu) or Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu)
Go Irish!
We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Vaughn has joined University Relations as the Corporate and Foundation Relations Research Analyst. For the first time, this position will be a member of the Prospect and Research Strategy team, though Kevin will be embedded in Corporate and Foundation Relations and fully dedicated to supporting their work. We anticipate a number of synergies will stem from Kevin’s presence on both teams.
Kevin comes to the Department of Development after almost five years in Graduate Enrollment Management. Previous roles include Graduate Studies Coordinator in the Department of History and, most recently, Assistant Director for Doctoral Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. Kevin holds graduate degrees in organ and sacred music, including the Doctor of Music Arts in organ performance, from Notre Dame and serves as Director of Music and Organist at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in South Bend and accompanist for the South Bend Chamber Singers. Organists are good with details and data, so he’s looking forward to working in University Relations as a research analyst.
Please join us in welcoming Kevin to the division!
Andrea Swanagan and Amanda Retartha
Bernadette Suzanne Witous passed away peacefully, surrounded by nothing but love on Wednesday, April 13th. While we had hoped for a longer time with Bernie, we are beyond grateful for what we did get and and most importantly, that we were able to take her home before going home to the Lord.
There will be a Catholic service on Thursday, April 21st, at 11am with visitation at 10 at St. Pius X in Granger.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Center for Hospice https://foundationforhospice.org/donate/ or SJHS NICU project https://www.sjmedgiving.com/donate.
Thank you for the continued love, support, and prayers. We are forever grateful.
Jess, Mike and Michael
We are in the final week of planning for the True to Her Name recognition event to be held on campus on April 23, 2022. At this time, registration is closed. Invitations were launched on February 23rd to qualifying benefactors, and a reminder email was sent on March 14th to non-responders. The RSVP list, inclusive of the most recent portfolio assignments, may be accessed here. Benefactors will receive a detailed confirmation on April 18th, outlining their event attendance and how to access the electronic Blue-Gold tickets (if applicable).
Schedule of Events for Saturday, April 23, 2022
10:00 a.m. Student Conversations: God and the Good Life
Featuring Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy and Director, Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study
Location: Forum, Nanovic Hall
11:30 a.m. Pre-Game Hospitality
1:00 p.m. Kick-Off Blue-Gold Game
Location: Rasmus Family Club, Notre Dame Stadium
5:00 p.m. Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter
Location: Basilica of the Sacred Heart
6:15 p.m. Reception
Location: Morris Concourse, Stayer Center for Executive Education
6:45 p.m. Dinner of Impact
Location: Commons A&B, Stayer Center for Executive Education
Please contact Tory Grimes with any other questions about this stewardship event.
It is my pleasure to welcome Laura Ruiz to the Gift Planning team as our newest Gift Planning Officer. Laura is an alumna of St. Mary’s College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, and then earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University in Chicago. Following her graduation from law school, Laura was a member of Northwestern University’s Development Department, where she drafted all gift agreements and interfaced directly with benefactors to explain gift agreement acceptance terms and limitations. Most recently, Laura served as an Associate at KPMG in Chicago, where she provided tax counsel to non-profit organizations.
Laura and her husband Bob are currently house hunting and are looking forward to calling South Bend home. Please join me in welcoming Laura to the team!
-Rich Naponelli
Colleagues,
I am writing to alert you of two updates to our Athletics Advancement & SRD Teams:
Kim will be working closely with Riley to transition this role prior to June 30th. Congratulations to Kim on her move, and to Riley on his new position!
Sara
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to welcome Kate Strieker to the Sorin Society team in Annual Giving as the new Giving Society Service Coordinator. Kate’s first day will be Tuesday, April 19th, and we are excited to welcome her to the team the week of Notre Dame Day!
Kate is joining the OnwardND team after serving as the client service associate at a boutique wealth management firm in the Chicago area for the last year. A graduate of Wheaton College, Kate also has a passion for the Young Life mission which is an organization she worked for following graduation. We are excited that Kate will bring with her a contagious enthusiasm for the Notre Dame mission and through her leadership, join us in serving our students through the thoughtful engagement of our giving society members.
In her free time, Kate enjoys the outdoors – either running, walking, or playing yard games – meaning she is sure to enjoy campus in the coming months! Also, and most importantly, congratulations are in order as Kate’s relocation to the South Bend area is coupled with the news of her engagement to Wynn Brown, a Notre Dame graduate, and former UR intern! Welcome, again, Kate!
With gratitude,
Pablo
Bernadette Suzanne Witous was born Saturday, April 9th. In January we learned that baby was a carrier of the same double dominant gene as Margot, so we regret to share that our time with this little bundle will be short. We are all home now, settled with “Bernie” under Hospice care.
Bernadette, “brave bear”, is proving to be just a strong and we hope she has a long fight in her before she joins her sister, Margot, in heaven.
Thank you for the continued support, we could not do this alone.
-Jessica Witous
Colleagues,
I write today with bittersweet news. Our wonderful colleague, Shayne Murphy, has accepted an exciting position as VP of Operations with Tosca managing 19 plants and over 1,000 employees.
It has been my great privilege to work alongside Shayne as a member of the East Coast team. During his time with our team, Shayne was disciplined and dedicated to the families he’s served in the DC/Baltimore area and we are grateful for his efforts and commitment to furthering Our Lady’s University over the past 2.5 years.
I know I speak on behalf of the entire team when I share he will be deeply missed. Due to the start date of his new position, Shayne’s last day with UR was yesterday. I encourage you to reach out to Shayne with your well wishes.
Thank you,
George
We’ve got some new things cooking over in the team formerly known as Resource Strategy and Administration. First, our new name: Organizational Strategy! Here, you will find a team of dedicated people, working with you to get to Yes! We’ll partner with you to manage your operating budget, get your benefactors the best tickets to football (and other events), find you an office space, and help you recruit wildly talented team members!
It is in this final charge that we have big news to share. Please join me in welcoming Adria Logan as our first-ever Associate Director of Resource Operations and Strategy. Beginning Monday, April 11, Adria will lead our Talent Acquisition team by partnering with managers to find the best talent, clarifying and streamlining our hiring process, and analyzing our hiring/people data to position UR best to reach our goals.
Adria earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University. Adria joins us after a decade of service at Goshen Health where she gained a wealth of experiences through roles as Physician Recruiter, process improvement Coach, Business Manager, and most recently, Director of Revenue Cycle. In our reorganized team, Tara Gilchrist, Sheri Egendoerfer, and Nancy Cole will report directly to Adria.
Adria’s new “home” is 1108 Grace Hall, so please feel free to stop by or drop her a note (alogan3@nd.edu) of welcome!
In addition to this change, a huge congratulations is in order for Sheri Egendoerfer. Sheri has been promoted to Talent Acquisition Associate. In this role, Sheri is taking on additional consulting responsibilities for more roles. Go Sheri!
Tara Gilchrist, Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant, will spearhead the ever-important sourcing for development positions. Nancy Cole will continue to provide critical coordination for the talent acquisition team as well as manage the assignment of office space and support a variety of financial and position management matters.
Please visit us in 11S Grace Hall! We’d love to see you!
Kathryn Valenti
Sr. Director of Organizational Strategy
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in April! No fooling!
4/1 – Jessica Rizzo
4/1 – Kathleen O’Friel
4/1 – Steven Sollmann
4/1 – Tara Reilly
4/3 – Michael Connaughton
4/5 – Margriet Kapluck
4/6 – Austin Gammage
4/6 – Cindy Karpovs
4/6 – Ken Johnson
4/8 – Amanda Mckee
4/11 – Matthew Rombalski
4/12 – Joe Dietz
4/12 – Katy Orenchuk
4/15 – Amy Mason
4/16 – Michelle Jones
4/16 – Steve Orsini
4/18 – Dean Ernzen
4/18 – Jeff Faust
4/19 – Kristina Machalleck
4/19 – Rose Michalski
4/20 – Mark Helmke
4/22 – Rachel Parks
4/23 – Kat Gardner
4/24 – Angie Dennig
4/25 – Sarah Wodrich
4/27 – Katie Kerby
4/27 – Marie Labosky
4/27 – Ryan Brennan
4/27 – Sheila McMahon
4/29 – Pete Hlabse
4/30 – Andrew Frye
Dear UR,
Please join us in celebrating Angel Hess as she joins the DC Team! Angel is transitioning to the Regional Associate (RA) role from Senior Coordinator for Athletics Advancement, a position she has fulfilled since 2018. Angel will remain embedded in Athletics Advancement. This will be her fifth role since she began her Notre Dame career in Annual Giving in 2012. Prior to joining the University, Angel worked for the Penn-Harris-Madison and Mishawaka schools in Human Resources for many years. Angel enjoys spending time with her family (which is growing as both her son and daughter are getting married in the coming months), gardening, and you can catch her walking around the ND lakes at noontime!
Lori
Colleagues,
Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Grace Prosniewski to Director of Internal Engagement! In her new role, Grace will oversee the development of strategies to improve employee engagement, and may manage programs designed to foster it, such as employee recognition programs, wellness programs, office design and the environment, and other activities aimed at creating a positive workplace experience for University Relations. Grace will also retain oversight of all Internal Communications as well as the Hesburgh Women of Impact.
Grace joined the Storytelling & Engagement team as a writer in 2016. In 2019, Grace joined the Internal Engagement team as Program Director of Internal Communications and Hesburgh Women of Impact. Grace earned her bachelor of arts degrees in Communications and Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Michigan in 2015.
Congratulations Grace!
-James Riley
Colleagues,
The Eddy Street entrance to the Parking Garage will be closed on Thursday, 3/30/22 from 7:00 am-11:00 am on Thursday, March 31, 2022. The entrances on Napoleon Blvd and Burns Ave. will be open.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
-Dawn Smith and Lana Taylor
I’m thrilled to announce that Molly Lenaburg has accepted our offer to join the Notre Dame Alumni Association as the new Affinity Marketing Program Director. She succeeds the venerable Anne Faherty, who recently stepped away to embark on her well-earned retirement. Molly is a native of Elkhart, IN and graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2014. She brings with her a passion for marketing and, as a lifelong fan, a passion for Notre Dame. Her previous marketing experiences include the shoe industry, boat manufacturing, residential construction, and a marketing agency. When she isn’t working, Molly enjoys spending time with her beagle pup Benji, fiancé Alex, family and friends, crafting, and wedding planning.
Molly’s first day with us will be Monday, March 28, 2022. Please join me in welcoming Molly to the family!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollylenaburg/
Thank you,
Digger
Dear Colleagues,
I write today with bittersweet news. I am delighted to share that our wonderful colleague, Megan DePrimio-Faust, has accepted a position as Program Director for Engagement and Policy Operations with Notre Dame Athletics.
It has been my great privilege to work alongside Megan during my time with the Stewardship and Donor Relations team. Megan is organized, dedicated, deadline-focused, and excellent at managing the details for large-scale undertakings. Megan has excelled in leading many of the Capital Public Recognition projects large and small over her past 5.5 years in Development and has been instrumental in shaping recognition and plaque standards. She has also contributed to other areas of Stewardship including Fr. John and Lou Nanni Acknowledgements and Athletics Endowment Reports. Additionally, she has worked diligently to lead our team towards the completion of a University-wide audit of public recognition.
I know I speak on behalf of the entire team when I share she will be deeply missed. However, her absence on our team will soften knowing that she is headed back to a role that will allow her to work each day using her passion for Athletics. Megan’s last day will be April 1. Please join me in congratulating Megan on this new chapter.
The Stewardship & Donor Relations team will work diligently to post Megan’s position. If you are interested in working with the Donor Recognition team, please reach out to me directly.
All My Best,
Jessica
Dear friends and colleagues,
Huge and heartfelt thanks to the 68.3 percent of you who have, to date, completed the ND Voice survey! With five working days remaining to submit feedback, I hope to see 100 percent participation ahead of next week’s March 22 deadline. At a bare minimum, we must exceed our 2019 participation rate of 95 percent. If you have not already done so, please complete the survey at your earliest convenience.
To help encourage our division’s ND Voice participation, as in previous years, we will have a friendly competition amongst the teams that comprise our division. Every team that achieves 100 percent participation will be entered into a draw to receive a meal (breakfast or lunch) or a happy hour. Several teams have already reached the 100 percent goal, so please ensure you are doing your part to help your team and, ultimately, our division’s success rate. As always, I remain forever grateful for all that you do for Our Lady’s University!
Best, Lou.
Colleagues,
With the recently completed transition of the University Bookstore’s partnership with Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a policy change has been made that will affect many on our UR team. Specifically, placing orders via phone using a FOAPAL number.
Beginning this month (March 2022) purchases made at the University Bookstore must be made onsite and charged at the time of purchase using one of the options listed below. The University Bookstore will no longer accept a FOAPAL number provided verbally in person, over the phone, or by any other method for purchases.
The accepted payment methods for University Bookstore purchases (additional detail on these options can be found here):
If you have any questions about any of these options, or need assistance in getting access for one of these options, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to assist in any way.
Additionally, the department discount has been adjusted to 20% (from the previous 30%). Please keep this in mind when making purchases.
Thanks,
Lana Taylor
Dear Colleagues,
It has been my privilege and honor to work with Stacy Koebel-Harder for the past several years. During this time Stacy has always displayed a level of professionalism and compassion that is second to none. Starting Tuesday, March 22, Stacy will be taking on a new challenge, moving into the Controller’s office as the Assistant Controller. We all know Stacy is leaving a significant gap in our team and she will work to transition by splitting her time over the next several weeks. Stacy’s last full day with UR will be 3/21.
I am beyond grateful for Stacy’s 10 years of service as the leader of Donor Services/Gift Management. She has shown all who interact with her what it means to have a servant’s heart.
Please join me in congratulating Stacy on this next step in career. She will be greatly missed.
In Notre Dame,
Amy
On Notre Dame Day, students, alumni, parents, and friends join together as a global community to celebrate all things Notre Dame—with an award-winning live broadcast and a crowdfunding campaign that empowers student causes, clubs, and residence halls.
This year, more than 800 Notre Dame causes, clubs, and residence halls will raise money and compete for a share of $500,000 in special challenge funds. Notre Dame Day is your opportunity to join the Notre Dame Family in strengthening the areas of campus that matter most to you.
Giving opens April 3rd at notredameday.nd.edu →
Notre Dame Day 2022’s broadcast will be filled with hundreds of uplifting stories from Notre Dame about the amazing things her loyal sons and daughters are doing around the world and for others. You’ll hear powerful stories of grit, service, and survival, enjoy entertaining performances from students clubs across campus, and share in special moments that are created on our award-winning live broadcast from the Duncan Student Center.
Watch the broadcast starting at 6:42 PM ET on April 24 at notredameday.nd.edu →
To view past Notre Dame Day interviews and performances, visit the ND Loyal YouTube channel. To learn more about Notre Dame Day and how you can get involved, please email ndday@nd.edu.
It is nearing the time of year when performance reviews need to be completed. To keep on track, this is a quick reminder for all employees and managers to pop into eNDeavor in the near future and ensure you have completed the review process through Step 2.
Travelers at the South Bend International Airport should expect longer wait times as new 3D scanners get installed at TSA checkpoints.
While those new scanners are being installed only one screening lane will be open for passengers with carryon bags until Friday, so travelers are encouraged to check their bag if possible to get through the line easier, and arrive at least two hours before their flight leaves.
The airport has also opened at 3:45 am to allow enough time for travelers heading out with morning flights.
The installation of the new machines is expected to be complete Friday afternoon and normal operations to resume are expected to resume Saturday.
Greetings from the Office of Student Employment,
The University seeks to ensure consistent compensation and employment practices for every student working on campus. In an effort to retain, reward, and provide equitable pay to our student employees, we have instituted a new starting pay for all hourly student positions.
Effective May 1, 2022, the new University starting rate for hourly student positions will be $11 per hour. Positions requiring pay above $15 (e.g., special training or skills) must receive approval from the Office of Student Employment. Please provide a brief job description when submitting these jobs.
If your department has the funding and you wish to increase your student worker rates sooner, you can use the Student Jobs Hiring Tool at this time. If you have a large number of students you would like to change, please email Student Employment at studempl@nd.edu for additional guidance.
This change provides departments an opportunity to pay students a more competitive rate with the local job market based on their responsibilities and performance. We hope you share our enthusiasm in acknowledging the work that our student employees do.
If you have any questions that have not been addressed in this communication, please contact the Office of Student Employment at stdempl@nd.edu.
Office of Student Employment
Planning efforts are well underway for the True to Her Name recognition event to be held on campus on April 23, 2022. Invitations were launched on February 23rd to qualifying benefactors. For reference, the event website is accessible at this link.
As a reminder, the list of invitees is available here, and fundraisers are encouraged to follow up with benefactors in their portfolios to encourage attendance at the April 23rd event. Though the stated RSVP deadline is March 18th, please know that we will continue to accept reservations from benefactors beyond this date and encourage fundraisers to continue to follow up with benefactors who have not yet responded.
An updated RSVP list may be accessed here. Note, updates to the RSVP google sheet are made manually once a week on Tuesdays by the end of the business day.
In the coming weeks, we will share a link for Fundraisers to confirm their attendance.
Please contact Tory Grimes or Mary Fisher with any questions in the interim.
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in March! We’re lucky to work with you!
3/1 – Brooke Wenzel
3/1 – Caitlin Olivier
3/1 – Kevin Nugent
3/2 – Juliana Newbill
3/5 – Kirt Bjork
3/14 – Dennis O’Brien
3/14 – Mayuri Changede
3/16 – Chris Liberto
3/17 – Lana Taylor
3/18 – Deena Chamberlin
3/18 – Indi Jackson
3/21 – Caitlyn Clinton
3/21 – Rosie McDowell
3/22 – Jennifer Koebel
3/23 – Linda Klaybor
3/24 – Leslie Curry
3/25 – Matt Weldy
3/29 – Elizabeth Sommers
3/30 – Chau-Ly Phan
Hello, everyone,
Please find the communication below that was sent to Notre Dame alums in financial services who would typically receive a formal invitation to the Wall Street Dinner. Please note from Shannon’s letter that, in lieu of this Spring’s lunch and dinner, there will be a formal sit-down dinner as part of the September 13 Notre Dame Investments Conference in New York. Details will be provided as the date draws nearer. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Thanks,
Ryan
Dear Notre Dame Family,
I hope this finds you well. There is great energy on campus among our students with the semester well underway.
On behalf of Notre Dame and the Wall Street Leadership Committee, I am disappointed to share that our Spring Notre Dame Wall Street Dinner, scheduled for March 21 in New York, will not take place as scheduled. As you might imagine, COVID-19 has presented a number of significant challenges to hosting an event with the quality and attendance we have all come to expect. We are happy to share that we will host a Wall Street Dinner in New York on September 13 as part of the biennial Notre Dame Investments Conference. Please mark your calendars.
Please know how grateful we are for all you do for Notre Dame, especially for the mentorship and support you have created and grown on Wall Street and in financial services for our students and alumni. I look forward to being with you again soon.
In Notre Dame,
Shannon Cullinan, Executive Vice President
There will be a prayer service for peace and the safety of the Ukrainian people at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at 8 p.m. today. Father Andrij Hlabse, S.J., a theology Ph.D. candidate and Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic priest, will lead the prayer service.
For those not able to attend in person, the prayer service will be livestreamed at this link.
UR Team-
It is with great excitement for our talented friend and colleague, Brian Powell, (and mixed emotions from our team) that I share the news that he will be leaving Notre Dame to start a new role as Senior Director for National Leadership & Planned Giving at Make a Wish America. Brian’s last day with Notre Dame will be Monday, March 7, and shortly after he will begin his new role, which is remote based. We are so glad that the Powell Family (including Brian’s wife, Katie, and three adorable kids, Cooper, Brooks, & Fitz) will remain in South Bend, and that Katie will continue to be the Associate Head Coach of ND Women’s Lacrosse.
Over the last 9 years, Brian’s leadership, creativity, and teamwork have been critical to the success and growth of the Athletics Advancement team, the Rockne Athletics Fund, the Monogram Club, and the Annual Giving team. Brian’s impact will be felt by generations of Notre Dame student-athletes for decades to come. We are so grateful for his hard work, and are happy that a special cause like Make a Wish is gaining such a wonderful teammate and person.
Please find a message from Brian below:
“To each one of you – thank you for your friendship over the last nine years. Working at Notre Dame, particularly on behalf of Athletics, has been one of the great privileges of my life. It’s as if I was able to walk into my dreams and those experiences became my day to day reality. I had so much fun. But I think what I ultimately enjoyed most about the job was getting to work with such kind and talented people. The lessons and memories will come with me, and I will cheer on your continued success. I might even throw in the occasional tour or ticket request just to keep everyone on their toes. Thank you so, so much. Go Irish!”
Please join me in congratulating Brian. You will be greatly missed!
Go Irish!
Kim Borza Donaldson
Due to construction, the Eddy Street Parking Garage ramp between the 1st floor and 2nd floor will be partially closed next Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 through Friday, March 4th, 2022. There will be limited access for cars going between floors and there will be a few hours on Thursday that the ramp will be completely closed.
All ESC Development staff should park on the 1st floor on both Thursday, March 3rd, and Friday, March 4th. All ESC staff should return to their normal parking area (above the “bump” on the ramp to the 2nd floor) by 8 am Tuesday, March 8th.
As a side note, the work being completed does require a temperature of 40°F or higher. If temperatures require that the work be rescheduled, Kite will try to notify us as soon as possible. Even if a reschedule is needed and to avoid any confusion, cars will be allowed to park on the first floor without penalty between Wednesday, March 2nd through Monday, March 7th.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Lana Taylor & Dawn Smith
Invitations to the 2022 True to Her Name recognition event have launched to qualifying benefactors. For reference, the content of the electronic invitation appears below, and the event website is accessible at this link.
As a reminder, the list of invitees is available here, and fundraisers are encouraged to follow up with benefactors in their portfolios to encourage attendance at the April 23 event. An RSVP update will follow in next week’s edition of The Grateful Gazette. Please contact Tory Grimes or Mary Fisher with any questions in the interim.
Please join us in celebrating the promotions of Anita Jones, Brigette Kinney, Katie Edel, Maureen Daday, Pam Mullin, Roz Palusci, and Sarah Nugent to the role of Regional Associate (RA). Each of these individuals has exhibited the high-level responsibilities and skills needed for this new role, and we look forward to their future growth as we continue to align the DC Team for exponential fundraising. Please congratulate them!
The RA position creates a new level in the DC Team career stream, which now includes some re-titled roles, as follows: Development Coordinator (DC), Regional Associate (RA), Assistant Program Director (APD, formerly SRDC), and Associate Director (AD, formerly Assistant Manager). The new titles reflect the evolved state of the roles and the high degree of autonomy/responsibility.
Though the changes incorporate some additional responsibilities and restructuring, all managerial reporting relationships will remain the same, as will all fundraiser (RD and SRD) partnership assignments.
Thank you and congrats to all!
~Lori & Team
We are excited to welcome Sam King to the Storytelling & Engagement team on Monday, February 21! Sam brings a wealth of experience to our writing team, from his work as a scholar of American history, a legal writing specialist, a content creator for wikiHow, and an NHL team writer. Sam holds a BA from New York University and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.
Sam specializes in the history of post-Civil War America, including Chicago history, Asian American studies, race and ethnicity, and immigration history, and has written about these topics extensively. Notwithstanding such burnished credentials, he’s perhaps best known for his work as a zombie extra in an NYU student film… at least according to his IMDb page. Sam is a die-hard fan of the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team, and he has a senior cat, Jane Addams—named after the early 20th century American social worker activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Sam brings to our team key research, organization, and a demonstrated capacity for inquisitive and creative thinking. We are so happy to welcome him to South Bend and look forward to the many contributions he will make to Development and the University of Notre Dame!
David Chaudoir
Dear Colleagues,
Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 17 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.
A link to the livestream will also be available on the day of the event and a recording will be made available to Badin Guild members.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Walker.
Colleagues and friends,
It is with great sadness that I announce that effective March 1, 2022, Terry Donze will retire from Notre Dame and our University Relations team.
Since July 1988, Terry has served University Relations with great distinction in several important roles. Terry began her Notre Dame career by working for Fr. Ted’s niece, Ann Johnston, in the Annual Fund. She then transitioned to the Special Events team, where she worked for Jim Gibbons and Pam Spence. In 1996, Terry become Officer Assistant to Vice President for University Relations, Bill Sexton, and served along his side until his retirement six years later. And for the past two decades, Terry has worked closely with me and served as a cherished colleague, confidante, and essential leader of our team.
One of the division’s longest-serving members, Terry is beloved and admired across campus and within the broader Notre Dame family. A friendly face and welcoming presence for generations of alumni, parents and friends, Terry’s characteristic warmth, genuine love for the Notre Dame family, and complete dedication to the mission will be greatly missed.
As many of you know, Terry has battled health challenges over the past few years and will now focus her energies on getting better. While we are deeply saddened by Terry’s retirement, we also celebrate Terry and her exemplary career of service. Please join me in thanking Terry for her incredible dedication to Our Lady’s University over the past 34 years. I know that Notre Dame, Our Mother, will continue to watch over Terry, her husband, George, and all of their wonderful family from atop the Dome.
With love and utmost gratitude,
Lou
Colleagues,
It is with excitement for Josh Tullis that I share his next adventure as the Managing Director of the Notre Dame Wireless Institute’s new NSF Spectrum Innovation Center, SpectrumX, beginning March 7th. In this new position, Josh will work closely with faculty leaders, research administrators, industry partners, and government collaborators. SpectrumX—initiated by a recent 5-year, $25M center grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation—is the world’s largest academic hub where all radio spectrum stakeholders can innovate, collaborate, and contribute to maximizing the societal benefits provided by this precious resource.
During his five years in Development, Josh has been instrumental in growing key relationships in Corporate Relations, including through the notable and transformational $20 million gift from IBM for the Notre Dame – IBM Tech Ethics Lab. The CFR team remains grateful to Josh for his work with companies on behalf of the University.
Please join me in wishing Josh all the best on this next chapter in service of Notre Dame’s mission.
Michelle Joyce
Spring break is considered to be a time to refresh, and that’s the case this year for the Notre Dame bookstores. The stores will be closed over spring break, March 5-13, so management can smoothly transfer from Follett to Barnes & Noble College (BNC). The dates were chosen, in part, to cause students and faculty as little disruption as possible.
Notre Dame operates five bookstore retail properties and an online order fulfillment center.
The two largest stores are the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore on campus and the Hammes Bookstore and Cafe at Eddy Street, which will close Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, respectively. Both will reopen Monday, March 14, under BNC management.
When the bookstore re-opens, department discounts will be 20%, no longer the 30% received in the past. Personal faculty and staff purchases will continue to receive a 20% discount.
Between April and July, the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore will be renovated one section at a time to cause as little disruption as possible for shoppers. A new cafe experience, offering coffee, pastries and sandwiches, will open in the spring.
At the Hammes Bookstore and Cafe at Eddy Street, shoppers will notice some cosmetic changes to the store come August. Additional renovations will occur in spring of 2023. Other than being temporarily closed between Sunday, March 6, to Sunday, March 13, the Starbucks inside the Eddy Street location will be unaffected by the change in store management.
Please note that Departmental/FOAPAL, student and Domer Dollar transactions will be unavailable Tuesday, March 1, through Sunday, March 13.
For more information, please read this article.
New for the 2022 football season, for those giving society members who begin to give on a scheduled basis via a recurring or perpetual credit card, we calculated whether they will hit their total amount over twelve months inside of a calendar year. If they do, we take no action, but if they won’t, we have added a “Discount Lottery” affiliation under the ND Affiliation object in CRM to their record so that they are able to enter the football lottery as if they had achieved that level of giving.
So, for example:
Someone signs up to give $125/mo to Sorin. This works out to be $1,500/year, or a Green-level football application and a Green-level Sorin membership. We recognize them immediately in terms of their Sorin membership and welcome them aboard. If they sign up in this fashion in January 2021, we take no action. However, let’s say they signed up in July 2021, which means they’ll only hit $750 in CY2021 and thus won’t realize any football lottery application status until they’ve been a member of Sorin for a year and a half (they’d have to wait to access the lottery until 2023!). Now, we can add a “Discount Lottery – Green” affiliation to their record for CY2021 and they will receive a 2022 football lottery application at the Green level in 2022. This affiliation appears thusly in CRM:
Or like this on the constituent’s Overview screen in Advance:
This process is NOT public and we do not intend to make this expansion known at this time. Instead, this is meant to be a delighter for our members and to bring their society and football experiences in-line with each other. We also hope that this will enable our fundraisers the opportunity to solicit larger unrestricted asks from donors in their portfolios while allowing the donor to break up those gifts into smaller monthly, quarterly, or other recurring frequency sizes that may fit their budgets more easily. (An example of membership levels in both one-time and monthly amounts is located here.) Finally, we hope that by implementing this model, there will be a reduction in D-Code exceptions to manage each year.
A few notes:
If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kristin Trosper at trosper.3@nd.edu. Thanks so much!
We are thrilled to welcome Barbara Josenhans to the Storytelling & Engagement team on Monday, February 21st. Barbara comes to us with a background rich in storytelling experience in arts administration and real estate. Barbara is a professional musician, having held senior chairs in French horn with over half a dozen orchestras in the United States. She is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and Goshen College.
Some “fun facts” about Barbara:
Barabra values collaboration and synergy in her work and creative endeavors. She brings a breadth of great experience that demonstrates her comprehensive appreciation of high-quality craftsmanship and artistry, qualities vital to the role of a writer. Barabra will be joined in South Bend by her husband, Dr. Thomas Josenhans, and their children at the end of the school year. Welcome to Notre Dame!
David Chaudoir
*Packers was added by David without consultation with Barbara
It is my pleasure to welcome Dezha Moore to the Annual Giving team as an Assistant Director of Giving Programs. In this role, she will focus on planning and executing annual fundraising campaigns, initiatives, and events, including (but not limited to) Reunion giving, Notre Dame Day, Giving Tuesday, Friday Night Bash, Welcome Weekend, and more. Dezha’s first day will be Monday, February 14th.
Dezha graduated from Indiana State University in 2018. She most recently worked as the Director of Community Engagement and the Dean of School Culture for the South Bend Empowerment Zone. She is actively involved in the South Bend community, serves as the Diversity & Inclusion lead for the Young Professionals Network of South Bend, and has several certifications in the fields of Leadership and Education. We’re thrilled to have her join the Annual Giving team!
Please join me in welcoming Dezha!
Katie Kerby
We are really excited to announce that Amber Cerveny ’03 joined our Storytelling Team this week as our Program Coordinator serving Planned Giving. In Amber’s role, she’ll be directing the storytelling efforts for all Planned Giving projects.
Amber joins us from the Diocese of Springfield (IL) where she served as the Director of Faith and Ministry Promotion. Prior to this she served Catholic Charities (Springfield, IL) as their Development Coordinator. Amber also had a 10-year run in the Chicago market in the residential real estate industry. Thinking about buying vs. renting (?) go see Amber first!
Here’s some fun facts about Amber:
Soon after graduating from Notre Dame, Amber took a job in the Los Angeles area with a company called Kurtzman Carson Consultants. While living in the Hollywood area, our Amber snuck into a Matthew McConnaughey Malibu House Party… Amber admits; “for fear of being arrested, I didn’t stay long…” I think we all need a little more detail about this story!
Please be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to Amber — she’s situated with the Storytelling Team at Eddy Street Commons.
Jim
Dear Colleagues,
On Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 11:00 am ET, please join us for the 2022 Notre Dame Endowment Update Teleconference. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The call is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question and answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team.
The current list of participants for this event can be found here.
To join this event, please contact Laura Walker.
Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in February! We love having you all as our colleagues!
2/2 – Kim Biagini
2/3 – Shelby Carroll
2/4 – Rebekah Kincaid
2/4 – Sara Munoz
2/10 – Jessica Reasons
2/12 – Aaron Wall
2/13 – Christa LeeVan
2/14 – Rich Naponelli
2/16 – Matt Abernathy
2/20 – Riley Koval
2/21 – Kara Primmer
2/23 – Heather Moriconi
2/24 – Shannon Longo
2/27 – Amy Schell
2/29 – Bill Kempf
Dear everyone,
It is my pleasure to welcome Tommy Chase to University Relations as a Regional Director of Development in the Southern Region.
Tommy is a 2013 Notre Dame Alum and monogram winner. As an undergrad, Tommy was captain of the Notre Dame baseball team and double majored in Accounting and Psychology. After graduating from Notre Dame, Tommy spent 7 years coaching baseball at the collegiate level, including roles at the University of Dayton and West Point among others. Tommy comes to us from Lippert where he was a Manufacturing Manager.
Tommy and his wife Teresa have four beautiful young children, David (4), Peter (2 and a half), Patrick (1) and Elizabeth (4 mos). In his free time, Tommy enjoys spending time with his wife and children, all things sports related and reading.
Please join me in welcoming Tommy Chase to University Relations!
Best,
Anne Overly
Congratulations to Kat Gardner and her husband Wills on the addition of a second son to their family! Robert “Bobby” Neuet Gardner, whose first and middle names are both in honor of beloved family members, came into the world at 7:52 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18th. Bobby was 20.5 inches long and weighed in at 7 lbs. and 5 ounces. Kat reports that Bobby, big brother Liam (almost 3), and parents are all doing well! Our best wishes to Kat and the entire Gardner family!
Cristi Ganyard
Stewardship & Donor Relations
Today we offer our prayers and condolences to Angel Hess and her family, following the passing of her father on Friday, January 28. Joseph Chamberlain of Mishawaka, Indiana was 86. A full obituary can be found here.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery with military honors by VFW 360 / American Legion 161 Burial Squad.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday at Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Pendle Home, 19303 Pendle Road, South Bend, IN 46637.
Team,
Melissa will be transitioning from her current role of Communication and Data Analyst in Gift Management to Gift and Biographic Analyst in Advancement Records. The Advancement Records team couldn’t be more excited to have Mel transition to the squad recognizing the incredible work she has done while in her role in Gift Management. Mel’s first day with the team will be February 1st however she will continue to ensure continuity in the acknowledgment and pledge reminder processes until a replacement for that role is found.
Welcome to the team Mel!
-Patty
Team,
Please join in congratulating Sara Munoz and Matt Futa and big brother Teddy as they welcome Charlotte Elaine Rose Futa! Charlotte arrived on January 24th at 10:01 am weighing 8lbs 4oz and is 20 inches long. She is absolutely beautiful!
-Stacy Koebel
It is my pleasure to welcome Patrick Charles to the Southwest team as a regional director of development. Patrick’s first day will be on January 24, and he will serve benefactors in southern California.
Since 2016, Patrick has been the co-founder of Wonderspaces, Inc., a company that creates immersive and interactive art experiences in Philadelphia, Scottsdale, and Austin. Prior to this, he was a senior innovation manager for TomorrowLab where he managed multiple consulting projects across multiple industries. He has also worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as an associate for supply-chain and logistics analytics. Patrick served our country in San Diego and Iraq in the Marine Corps as an operations planning and training officer, where he received an achievement award for managing the largest Marine Corps tactical communications network ever created.
Patrick graduated from the University of Scranton with a degree in Accounting, Peking University in Beijing with a certificate in business, Vlerick Business School in Brussels with his MBA, and finally, the University of Notre Dame with his Master of Science in Business Analytics. Patrick is originally from Pennsylvania but is going to be moving to South Bend in a few weeks from Phoenix, Arizona.
I am thrilled to welcome Patrick to the Notre Dame family and the Southwest team. Please join me in welcoming him to the UR team and thanking him for his service!
Shelby
Kathy Wadolowski ’16, ’17 MSM is going to New York University!
Please help us wish Kathy a fond farewell as she embarks upon her new position as Communications Specialist for the Stern School of Business at New York University. Kathy, a Double Domer, joined the Storytelling and Engagement team in July 2017. We’ve had the joy of seeing Kathy grow throughout her career here, and she has become an integral member of our team.
Kathy has worked on countless storytelling proposals, including some of the most challenging ones our team has ever taken on. Juggling details, numbers, photos, personalities, and often arcane particulars is not for the faint of heart. Kathy always got the job done—and she did it well! She wrote more than $1 billion in fundraising proposals during her tenure, in addition to hours of scriptwriting, producing and voiceover work for Notre Dame Day, Here Come the Irish football show, and many other productions.
Kathy’s last day will be January 28. We bid her a heartfelt adieu, but not a goodbye, for Notre Dame will forever be part of her, and she a part of us.
Thank you, Kathy!
-David Chaudoir
It is our pleasure to welcome both Danielle Filgueira and Paul Hernandez as Associate Directors, Leadership Annual Giving, where they will add to growing unrestricted and giving society membership and continue to cultivate benefactors across the country. Their first day will be Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Danielle is a double domer, having graduated in 2011 before recently receiving her Master’s in Nonprofit Administration this past year. A Miami native, she is surprisingly excited to once again experience all four seasons the Midwest has to offer! Danielle has grown in her professional career with HH Construction Group INC. where she exemplified her growth mindset and ability to develop business relationships. Her competitive nature and love for her alma mater will serve the team well as she joins the Sorin Society team!
Paul is a two time graduate of St. Francis University, graduating in 2011 and completing his Master’s in Organizational Leadership – Higher Education Administration in 2018. Prior to joining Development, Paul served as Employer Engagement Manager, for the University’s Center for Career Development, where he fostered key relationships and developed new relationships with recruiters and C-suite level leadership in a variety of companies and industries. Paul also has experience working in higher education admissions serving as Associate Director of Admissions at the Mendoza College of Business and Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of St. Francis. We cannot be more thrilled to welcome Paul to the Academic and Athletics Giving team!
Please join us in welcoming Danielle and Paul who will be primarily serving benefactors in the Southwest region, New England, and the greater Chicago area this year!
Thanks,
Kasey O’Connor and Pablo Martínez
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in wishing Darlean Vance the best of luck as she departs the University this weekend. As many of you know, Dar has the incredible opportunity to be in the Indianapolis metro area with her family, especially her grandson, Bennett, as he receives treatment. A true testament to Dar, her offer to be there for her family exemplifies how she has been one of the most selfless, caring, and compassionate members of our UR Family and to say she will be sorely missed is an understatement!
Dar’s work building relationships with our giving society members for the past nine years, as well as her gracious offer to work in Gift Management through the calendar year end, will be missed by both benefactors and colleagues alike. She has been the voice of Notre Dame to many of our members, and we are grateful for all of her hard work, joyful nature, and dedication to our mission.
Please join me in wishing Dar and her family all the best in the future. Please feel free to stay in touch with Dar at vanjdka1@att.net.
Dar – you will always have your Notre Dame family here for you when you need it!
– Annual Giving and Gift Management
It is my pleasure to welcome Chris Liberto to the Northwest team as Regional Director. Chris’ first day will be 1/18/2022, and he will be working with constituents in Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakota.
Chris Liberto is a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, but as an Irish Catholic, he’d tell you his true passion and values most closely align with those of Our Lady’s University.
Chris is thrilled to join the Notre Dame family following a successful career as the Executive Director for Camp High Hopes, a non-profit camp in western Iowa aimed at providing unique camping experiences for kids, teens and adults with special needs and chronic illness. Chris spent the majority of his professional career in broadcast journalism where he spent 10 years as a news and sports anchor for ABC covering Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Chris’s passion for helping others has shown in his volunteer work, creating two non-profit organizations in Sioux City and serving on multiple Boards of Directors.
Chris and his wife Jenna are looking forward to joining the South Bend/Michiana community after spending nearly two decades in Sioux City. Chris and Jenna have three very energetic kids, Hunter (10 years old), Quinn (7 years old) and Kennedy (4 years), and a mini-golden doodle named Rosie. The family enjoys walks, bike rides, movies and plans to be regulars at Notre Dame sporting events, cheering on the Irish!
Please join me in welcoming Chris Liberto to the team!
Sean Sharpe
Join the Google First Wizarding College
The Office of Information Technologies (OIT) has launched a new initiative to improve campus awareness and expand use of all the various Google tools at our disposal. To this end, they have designed the Google First Wizarding College – a fun, educational game designed to promote and teach the use of Google collaboration tools such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat.
The program is intended for staff and faculty, is self-guided, and takes 30-60 minutes per level to complete. The first level opens January 18 and the program continues through the spring semester. There are wizard prizes for each level, too!
Learn more or sign up for the Google First Wizarding College at https://go.nd.edu/googlefirst/
For 24/7 self-service assistance including the virtual agent, go to: servicenow.nd.edu, or contact the OIT Help Desk during business hours at 574-631-8111 or oithelp@nd.edu.
Dear UR colleagues,
The office of Gift and Data Management will be closed on Friday, January 14, 2022 for the team to enjoy a well-deserved long weekend after working over the University holiday break. Therefore, there will be no gift processing completed and the reports for Saturday will not differ from the reports on Friday. Someone will be answering the general phone line and email box for benefactors who need assistance.
The team did an excellent job of answering benefactor and internal partner questions, sending tax receipts, preparing and processing gifts, bio updates and partnering with the Controller’s office to execute a very smooth and efficient calendar year end! Thank you for all your partnership and support!
Amy Schell
It is my pleasure to welcome Betsy Hughes to the Southwest team as a regional director of development. Betsy’s first day will be on January 18, and she will serve benefactors in Arizona.
Betsy has spent her career in fundraising for numerous non-profit organizations throughout the country. Most recently, she served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer for United Way of Metro Chicago, where she secured the organization’s first 8-figure gift for community development. She also served for 15 years as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Illinois Institute of Technology
Betsy graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in Communication. She is from Pennsylvania but has spent the past 30 years in Chicago with her husband, Lyle, and two daughters.
I am thrilled to welcome Betsy to the Notre Dame family and the Southwest team. Please join me in welcoming her to the UR team!
Shelby
Today, we offer our deepest condolences to Larry Helmsing upon the passing of his mother, Katherine (Kathy) Helmsing, on Tuesday, January 4 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The full obituary may be found here.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, January 14 at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 518 East Dewald Street, Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, January 13, at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home in Fort Wayne.
Please keep Larry and his entire family in your prayers.
~IT&S Team
We are writing to update you on the job responsibilities of Angel Hess:
Angel has transitioned to a role supporting Kim Borza Donaldson, in addition to Melissa Lechlitner-Lewis and Mike Brown. In addition to this support, Angel will continue to manage communications with the Advisory Council for the Student-Athlete, Athletics leadership gift acknowledgments, and Athletics Advancement office operations. She also assists with Athletics gift reporting, Athletics Department communications, and event management for Athletics Advancement and the Monogram Club.
Angel is a wonderful member of the Athletics Advancement team, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with her on Athletics priorities!
– Kim Borza Donaldson & Brian Powell
Congratulations to Dawn Smith on her new grandson! Greyson Lawrence Danley was born on Monday, January 10th weighing in at 7lbs 3oz. Mom (Dawn’s daughter) Lexy, Dad Philip, and big brother Delcan are all doing great!
Best wishes to their whole family!
After six and a half years, Megan Macri has announced her resignation from the University and her role as a fundraiser with the Illinois Team.
Megan has been a valuable teammate. Her fundraising acumen along with her leadership and team-focused approach will be missed. The Freehold, N.J. native consistently developed strong relationships with her benefactors. Her work will have a lasting impact on Notre Dame and the students the university serves.
The 2005 ND graduate will join the Chicago-based private equity firm TJM Capital Partners as a Principal. In her new role, Megan will focus on investor relations, fundraising, and cultivating key relationships within portfolio companies.
We wish her well and look forward to seeing her, Matt and their children Amelia, Kate and Maeve back on campus when they visit.
Congratulations Megan and thank you for your service to Our Lady’s Mission.
Megan’s last day will be Jan. 26.
Please join us in welcoming Sean Cuneo and Jim Hill to the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team as Content Marketing Specialists!
In these roles, Sean and Jim will use their creativity and writing skills to produce persuasive, emotionally evocative multichannel fundraising campaigns that raise critical funds that empower Notre Dame students to be forces for good in the world.
Sean Cuneo graduated from Notre Dame in 2012 and comes to us from Mercyhurst University where he served as the Director of Marketing & Brand Management. His robust experience as a writer, creative, and digital marketer will be a great addition to our team. Sean’s first day is Tuesday, January 4th.
Jim Hill graduated from Boston College and Villanova University and comes to us from Villanova’s Office of Grants and Contracts where he served as a Grants and Contracts Assistant. Jim has unique experience in writing, directing his own short films, and in working as a Logistics Management Specialist for the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command. Jim’s first week is remote beginning on Tuesday, January 11th and he will join us in the office on January 18th.
Please join us in welcoming Sean and Jim to the UR Family!
Lauren Dolzan and Brandon Tabor
Happy birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special days in January! We hope this new year brings you new joy!
1/1 – Stacy Koebel
1/3 – Andrea Swanagan
1/3 – Eileen Gieselman
1/5 – Nancy Cole
1/6 – Dylan Reed
1/7 – Drew Buscareno
1/11 – Colleen Bailey-Knapke
1/11 – Stu Fortener
1/12 – James Riley
1/13 – Laura Walker
1/17 – Anne Overly
1/19 – Jeff Fersch
1/19 – Jay McAllister
1/21 – Matthew McVeigh
1/23 – Heather Christophersen
1/23 – Nadia Erickson
1/24 – Melissa Lechlitner
1/24 – Suzanne DeGuilio
1/25 – Kelly Courington
1/25 – Lou Nanni
1/26 – Chris Baguer
1/26 – Joanne Norell
1/29 – Chris Palmquist
1/30 – Geoff Stookey
1/31 – Bryan Reaume
Congratulations to Lauren and Stephan Dolzan on the birth of their first child, Zara. Zara came into the world on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 8:19am, weighing 6lbs 13oz. She is a beautiful addition to the Notre Dame family. Please join me in congratulating Lauren and Stephan!
– Brandon Tabor
As we look to finish the 2021 calendar year, we want to remind you about gift deadlines and instructions. These details are outlined in the 2021 Calendar Year-End letter.
As a reminder, if a benefactor’s gift is not postmarked by December 31, 2021 or in a University account by December 31, 2021, it cannot be considered a 2021 gift for tax purposes. Please encourage your donor’s to send their gifts early to avoid any unforeseen challenges (i.e. USPS delivery, banking systems, etc.)
Happy Holidays!
We offer our deepest condolences to Wayne Harpenau upon the passing of his mother-in-law Mildred “Millie” Haag, last Friday, December 17th.
The full obituary may be found here.
Please remember to keep Wayne and his wife Julie and their entire family in your prayers.
– The IT&S Team
The Notre Dame UR Family extends its deepest condolences to Dawn Smith. Her grandmother, Patricia Ann Pallo passed away on Monday, December 20th.
You can find Mrs. Pallo’s obituary using this link.
Please keep Mrs. Pallo, Dawn and Gary, and their extended family in your prayers.
-Lana Taylor
Thanks for all the great matching gift questions the last couple of weeks, please keep them coming! As promised, here is an updated list of assigned prospects who made a gift between July 1 and Dec 20 who have not yet made a claim. There are 347 gifts represented for a total of $6.165M in potential matches.
Let me know how I can help. You can check any employer’s matching program details at: https://giving.nd.edu/ways-to-give/matching-gifts/ including deadlines and links directly to employer forms.
Top matching gift companies with a December 31 deadline or other notable deadline for your quick reference.
You can contact me via email at lcurry@nd.edu with any matching gift questions.
-Leslie Curry
Congratulations to Tim Willis on his new grandson! You can see Campbell Timothy Willis with his Mom, Maggie, below. Best wishes to the entire family!
Friends,
I am pleased to announce that Lauren Donahue has joined the NY Metro team as regional director, effective December 13.
For the past three and a half years, Lauren served as the Program Director for New Student Engagement at Notre Dame, where she was a member of Fr. Gerry’s leadership team for student affairs. Lauren provided leadership on matters involving strategic planning, student development, health and well-being, residential life and was the co-director of the Moreau First Year Experience course. From 2014-2018, she served as Rector of Cavanaugh Hall.
I am excited about all that Lauren will bring to our team! Please join me in welcoming her to University Relations.
Thank you,
Ryan
It is my pleasure to welcome Rachel Myers to the Resource Strategy and Administration team as Associate Director of Finance. Rachel’s first day will be Monday, December 20, when she will begin leading our day-to-day finance administration and strategy.
Rachel is a graduate of Purdue with a double major in financial planning and sales management as well as a minor in psychology. In addition, she earned a master’s of education from Valparaiso University.
Rachel brings more than 15 years of experience in financial analysis and operations management to UR. Most recently, Rachel served as Director of Finance and Operations at Andrean High School (Merrillville, IN).
Please join me in welcoming Rachel! And please consider reaching out to Rachel (rmyers24@nd.edu) to introduce yourself. Especially in our hybrid work environment, we appreciate our UR teammates and key partners who take the time to make our newest member feel welcomed and included.
Kathryn Valenti
Team,
I couldn’t be more excited to share the good news that we have a new Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, Digger O’Brien. Digger comes to us after many years working as an Executive Producer and Chief Content Officer for various groups within the NFL. His responsibilities as the Head of Entertainment Marketing included overseeing all content development, creative and brand-alignment strategies for third-party digital, television and film projects in the entertainment industry. In addition, as the Senior Producer of NFL Films, he executed hundreds of hours of large-scale content development and production initiatives at the NFL’s in-house production company. And to top it all off, he is a five-time national Emmy Award winner for editing, directing and writing.
Digger is the author of “Pointing Is Rude: One Father’s Story of Autism, Adoption, and Acceptance.”
A 1989 graduate of Notre Dame, Digger will be joined in South Bend by his wife, Bernadette, and children, Anna (24), Frederick and Grace (19) and Julian (12). He joined us on November 29, splitting time between South Bend and Yardley, PA, until after the holidays.
Please join me in welcoming Digger O’Brien.
All the best,
Dolly
On Thursday, December 16th at noon – Please join THRIVE! for Networking: Basics and Beyond, a 30 min workshop on the fundamentals of networking. Whether or not you are comfortable with the concept of networking, you’ll learn the basics of and best practices for networking, with Associate Director for Mendoza MBA programs, Martin Johnson. Martin will be joined by Tahra Taylor, Associate Director of Graduate Business Career Services, and Lindsey McIntyre, Associate Director of Graduate Business Career Services (see bios below).
Please click this zoom link to register. https://notredame.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtceyuqjIoGt3EUOlZovsZbauapuYCYvFJ.
Martin C. Johnson is an Associate Director of Graduate Business Career Development and a Career Coach. He joined Notre Dame in 2020. He is responsible for coaching MBA students who are seeking careers in the fields of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. He also is an advisor to the Finance & Investment Club. Prior to joining Notre Dame, Martin was an Investment Advisor with Morgan Stanley, an Agency Owner with Allstate Insurance, Regional Vice President with US Allianz Investor Services, and Vice President of Sales at Lakeshore Learning Materials. Martin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from University of The Pacific, a Master Business Administration from California State University East Bay, and a Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy College of Law. His certifications include RMA – Retirement Management Analyst (RMA®, Enrolled Agent, member CA State Bar.
Tahra Taylor is an Associate Director of Graduate Business Career Services, where she meets with the Mendoza College of Business MBA students one-on-one and in groups to explore, pursue, and obtain their individualized career goals. She also liaises with student clubs in support of student learning opportunities. She has a passion for helping students create strategies for success in the job search process. Prior to joining the University of Notre Dame, Tahra was the Human Resources Director for the National Diversity Council. She built her vast human resources experience with The Dallas Morning News and Fortune 500 companies, including AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Texaco, Inc., and Entergy Services, Inc.
Lindsey McIntyre is Associate Director for Graduate Business Career Development. She joined Mendoza in 2019. She serves as the Career Coach for Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students in both the on-campus Residential and Chicago programs. In this role, she provides strategic guidance and tactical tools and resources to help each student create a customized job search strategy that supports long-term career success. McIntyre began her career at Notre Dame in 2007, and has served in various research and analysis roles in the Office of Budget & Financial Planning, the College of Engineering, and the Offices of Corporate & Foundation Relations.
Dear UR,
Please join us in welcoming our newest Development Coordinators, Becky and Casey!
Rebekah (Becky) Kincaid comes to ND via Port Richey, Florida. She started with us on November 2nd and reports to Tashana Kenny. Rebekah served as Client Success Coordinator for Charter Communications during her 6-year Southern residency, but she is native to the South Bend area. Previous roles include Administrative Assistant to the Regional President of 1st Source Bank in our area. Rebekah has returned home to Michiana to be closer to family and friends and is already feeling the spirit of Notre Dame!
Casey Buck transferred from ND Athletics Ticketing for his Development start date of 12.13.21, reporting to Anita Sareen. Casey’s previous employment includes roles as Tax Staff Intern with Crowe, Manager for General Nutrition Center, and Shift Manager for Kabelin Ace Hardware. Casey will attain a Masters in Applied Sports Science from California University of Pennsylvania this month; he holds a Bachelors in Accounting and Business Management from Purdue University. Casey grew up in Northwest Indiana (Laporte, Valparaiso), and has recently moved to South Bend. Casey enjoys traveling with friends and being outdoors as much as possible
The DC Team now has a full house for the holidays! We are grateful for the partnerships that made this possible.
Lori, Tashana, and Anita
It is my pleasure to welcome Jami Radcliff to the Organizational Effectiveness team as Salesforce Administrator and Business Analyst. Jami’s first day will be Monday, December 13th, and she will be responsible for supporting our Enterprise CRM users and the asceND project by facilitating thoughtful requirements discussions and leveraging the power and flexibility of the Salesforce platform to implement technical solutions that streamline business processes and improve user experience.
Jami comes to Notre Dame from INSERV, Inc. in Mishawaka where she held roles as the IT Director and Salesforce Administrator for the last three and a half years. Prior to that, Jami held leadership and customer support roles in Charlotte Russe.
Please join me in welcoming Jami to the Notre Dame family.
Dean Ernzen
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to share that Tim Kenney will be joining the Sorin Society team as Associate Director, Sorin Society Marketing, effective December 13th, 2021. We are excited that Tim’s creativity, dedication to the Notre Dame mission, and genuine care for the Notre Dame family will work to grow and strengthen the vital Sorin Society community!
Over the past two years, Tim has served on the Giving Programs team and led our donor recruitment campaigns which are crucial to driving new donors to the University each fiscal year. In addition to executing creative and effective campaigns, Tim was a key leader for ND Parents, ND Loyal, Notre Dame Day, and Reunion giving. Tim consistently demonstrates the ability to juggle many things at once, all while being a team player and a great source of joy. Please feel free to reach out to Tim regarding any Sorin Society benefactor needs moving forward!
With Tim’s transition within the Annual Giving team, Katie Kerby is looking for the next talented addition to the Giving Programs team! Please reach out to her or the Talent Acquisition team with anyone who you think would fit this role!
Wishing you all our best,
Katie Kerby & Pablo Martínez
It is a pleasure to announce that Kelly Courington will continue to serve on the Academic Advancement Team as the AAD for the College of Engineering. She will begin this new role on December 13th.
Kelly most recently was the Development Associate on the Academic Advancement team. Her effectiveness in University Relations was preceded by philanthropic roles at the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, Bethel University, and Saint Mary’s College.
Responsible for driving philanthropy to the College of Engineering, we are privileged to keep Kelly as part of our Academic Advancement Team. She has played a vital role in developing partnerships and stewarding relationships for this team, and her experience will enable her to succeed in this new role.
Kelly holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from Saint Mary’s College, and a Master of Business Administration from Bethel University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. In addition to her degrees, Kelly has also completed the Certificate in Fund Raising Management from Indiana University.
Please join me in congratulating Kelly on her new role.
-Stu
Tis the season for matching gifts! We have begun using a new service called Double the Donation for more timely automation of matching gift claim reminder prompts for our benefactors. Gifts over $10,000 will NOT be receiving those automated messages. If you have specific prospects you do not want to receive automatic messages, let me know.
Due to this exciting change, I will more regularly be sharing matching gift lists with you all, especially during year end giving. This list includes all assigned prospects who made a gift between July 1 and November 24 and as of November 24 had not yet made a claim.
I’ve compiled a short list of some of our top matching gift companies with a December 31 deadline or other notable deadline for your quick reference.
As always, you can check any employer’s matching program details at: https://giving.nd.edu/ways-to-give/matching-gifts/
You can contact me via email at lcurry@nd.edu with any matching gift questions.
-Leslie Curry
Included in your planning for the upcoming holiday break, please ensure that your requests for pre-break payments are forwarded timely for processing. During this high volume time, we ask that all requests for vendor payments, employee reimbursements, etc. be forwarded as soon as possible.
We will make every effort to generate pre-break payments for all requests received on or before the end of day on Friday, December 17. Requests for payment received after that time may not be processed until after break as our efforts will be focused on those received by the deadline. Please allow additional time for us to process requests for new or international payees due to potential tax or other compliance issues that may arise.
Please be aware of this timing. Also, please consider using your Procurement Card for eligible, small dollar transactions.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your requests during this time, please contact me. If you have an emergency payment situation that may arise during the break, please notify us at acctpay@nd.edu which will be monitored.
Happy Holidays!
Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager
Thank you to all who came to the Family Room or ZOOM yesterday to hear our colleague Darlean Vance and her family share the story of her grandson Bennett. If you are interested in donating and/or sharing their story with others, the gofundme page can be found here. Thank you for embracing a member of our greater UR family!
– Brian Diss
Happy birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special days in December! We hope you have a holly jolly birthday!
12/2 – Kristin Schoenfeld
12/3 – Megan Macri
12/3 – Tom Cummings
12/4 – Mark Welch
12/4 – Tim Willis
12/5 – Hugo Manriquez Diaz
12/5 – Steve Nekic
12/6 – Pablo Martinez
12/6 – Wieslaw Kosidlak
12/7 – Curtis Claypool
12/8 – Karen Deak
12/8 – Kristin Trosper
12/9 – Abigail Spica
12/12 – Dolly Duffy
12/13 – Rudy Reyes
12/16 – Jerry Barca
12/18 – Kim Borza Donaldson
12/18 – Mike Schultz
12/20 – Lea Barthuly
12/22 – Pam Mullin
12/23 – Ben Moeller
12/26 – Andrew Owens
12/29 – Ken Heckel
12/29 – Luke Conway
12/30 – Sherita Jackson
The Notre Dame Family will be celebrating the Advent and Christmas season at our inaugural Gold and Blue Christmas Concert from Notre Dame LIVE on Wednesday, December 8th at 8:00 PM ET at go.nd.edu/jolly.
UR staff and families are invited to attend the concert in person at Leighton Concert Hall, free tickets are available at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office starting at 6:45 PM, December 8th. Because this will be a live broadcast, doors close at 7:45 PM. Please contact Lin Wang with any questions.
Dear UR,
Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Washington to the DC Team! Stephanie transitioned from her role as Marketing and Communications Coordinator in the Alumni Association, a position she held since 2018, on 11.11.21. Many of us know Stephanie from our Covid lockdown days for her impactful contributions to the UR DEIU dialogue. She has been a MyND3 Communications Advisory Group Member since 2019 and an Employee Resource Group Committee Member since 2021. Previous to her ND tenure, Stephanie worked for the South Bend Community School Corporation, in church work, and as a youth counselor. She holds a Bachelors degree in Law and Society from Purdue University. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys playing video games with her 7-year-old son, Dante.
Deena and Lori
As you may have noticed, coffee options for the past few weeks in ESC have been difficult. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this situation. The current supply chain issues as well as some on-campus policy shifts around Keurig machine requirements has caused us to pause and evaluate options going forward.
The great news is that we have a solution we are working to set-up and the not so great news is that it will most likely be between mid-December/early January before the installation can be complete. I am hopeful it will be sooner rather than later.
In order to install the new machines (they are Keurigs), a different type of water filtration system is required. These filtration systems are currently being installed in the various sinks so they are ready when the machines arrive. We anticipate the machines being on campus sometime in mid-December.
Please note, the water coolers that are in the Cafe and the northside copier area are staying put and will be available as always.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we have worked to find a solution that can work for the team.
If you do have any questions, please feel free to reach out the Lana Taylor or Dawn Smith.
Dear UR family,
Mark Futa has shared the news with me that he has accepted a position as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Carleton, Inc. Mark’s last day will be February 25th, 2022. We are sad to see Mark leave the University but the Central team could not be happier for Mark. Mark is a tremendously talented leader who has been a good friend to us all. He has faithfully served Our Lady’s University and his benefactor families for four years with pride and integrity. We will miss his self-deprecating humor and willingness to do whatever was required to make the team better. I, personally, will also miss his tremendous example as a father as he always employs that right balance of love and discipline for the betterment of his kids. Fortunately, though, Mark will remain in the area so we look forward to seeing him around town and at St. Joe High School sporting events. Thank you so much, Mark. God bless you, Marla, and the entire Futa family. We wish you well in your new ventures.
Jason Scarlett
Please join me in welcoming Sydney Kuhn to the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team as the new Digital Marketing Specialist.
Sydney has spent the last 2 years as the Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs and now is “spreading her wings” into the digital space, where she will own the creation of our crowdfunding campaigns for student groups and campus partners, implement social strategy for our @NDLoyal channels, launch and expand our texting communication tool, and manage online activities for Notre Dame Day.
Sydney’s personality, eagerness to learn, and grit are fantastic value-adds to our team and we are excited to have her join us!
– Lauren Dolzan
Colleagues,
Please note that on Wednesday, December 1st at 12:15PM, Fr Jim Bracke will lead a prayer that remembers all loved ones of students, staff and faculty who have died. During this holiday season, it is important to give thanks for our loved ones we have lost.
The prayer service will be held at Coleman-Morse in the 1st Floor Lounge. All faiths or those of no faith are invited to join.
Please sign up to join us on Monday, December 6th at 3PM in the Eddy Street Cafe for our second ever UR Cookie Exchange! Please identify what cookie you plan on sharing, as well as if you have any allergies. To help keep our gathering self, please separate your cookies into separate plastic bags (about 6 cookies per bag) so other participants need only to grab a bag. Please indicate whether you’re able to join by Wednesday, December 1 so that we know how many cookies are needed. Happy Baking!
Please help us honor the life of Margot Witous, daughter of Jess Witous, by donating new or gently used mittens, hats, scarves, or coats to the Christ Child Society of South Bend throughout the month of November. Donations can be dropped off at Christ Child Society of South Bend at 2366 Miracle Ln. Mishawaka, IN 46545 or in one of the collection bins at our Eddy or Grace Hall offices starting later this week.
Dear Colleagues,
This Sunday, November 14, an email will be sent to approximately 25K entities who are 70 1/2 or older to remind them that they can make an impact at Notre Dame this year and reduce their tax liability through an IRA Charitable Rollover. Recipients will also have the opportunity to download our revised IRA Charitable Rollover and Tax Strategies for 2021 Charitable Giving brochures.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact Laura Walker.
Dear UR,
Please join us in welcoming two new DCs to UR!
Samantha Checkley brings 6 years of ND campus experience to the team, beginning in the DC role on 11.01.21 and reporting to Deena Chamberlin. Samantha was previously the Restaurant Manager for Garbanzo’s on campus, and her previous roles include Retail Lead Associate for our Duncan Student Center. She holds an Associates degree from Ivy Tech and she studied Biochemistry at IUSB. For fun facts, Samantha’s mother is Lisa Checkley Needham, Lab Program Manager in the Ferdig Lab of ND Biology. Samantha enjoys hiking, kayaking and spending time with her 3 children (ages 10 mons, 7 and 9).
Susan Morse started her ND career on 11.01.21 as DC reporting to Tashana Kenny. Susan last served as Instructional Aide for St. Joseph Catholic Grade School for 6 years due to her love of education. The role was a departure from her earlier project and people management experience as Account Manager for Press Ganey (8 years) and Manager for Gap Inc. (14 years). Susan holds a Bachelors degree in Apparel & Textile Marketing from Kansas State University. Her family includes son Mitchell (16), son Mason (13), and puppy Otis (3).
Go Irish!
Lori and the DC Management Team
Please click the link below to view photos from this year’s Spooktacular Falloween:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fhzd3PIFpWR4dxgpP0veJX5VUExjyExx?usp=sharing
Dear UR,
Kimberly Bakle began her tenure as DC on 10.25.21, reporting to Deena Chamberlin. Kimberly’s ND experience began in the Robinson Center (2016) before her transition to Mendoza’s Graduate Business Program. where she served as Staff Assistant (2017-2019) and Administrative Coordinator (2019-2021). In her last role, Kimberly supported several Associate Deans and worked on special projects for the MBA and EMBA programs. Kimberly is the recipient of the 2018 Mendoza Dean’s Award for Excellence and is ND certified in Project Management. She holds a Bachelors degree from IUPUI and an Associates degree from Ivy Tech. In her free time, Kimberly enjoys reading, listening to true crime podcasts, and watching Hallmark Channel Christmas movies.
Deena and Lori
Consider these awesome options:
Meghan Sullivan’s Book: The Good Life Method
Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy and Director of NDIAS, has a new book “The Good Life Method” coming out on January 4 (co-authored with ND philosopher Paul Blaschko). It’s based on her legendary “God and the Good Life” class. We anticipate the book will make a big splash, and Penguin is going all out with its promotion. The book is a love letter to Notre Dame and the formation we offer to our students, and the thousands of students who have taken the class have had a huge part in shaping the book.
We’re making an advanced order of the books and would like to invite you to consider it as a Christmas gift for your benefactors. We are pleased to be able to offer you the book at a price of $17 (list price is $28). NDIAS can assist you to make a journal transfer from your budget FOAPAL to pay for your order. Books are scheduled to be delivered the first week of December to the NDIAS and we will then deliver them to you at the Eddy Street Development office.
Please fill out this form to let us know how many copies you’d like to order. We ask you to complete the form by November 2. Please let Karen Deak know if you have any questions, and thank you!
Does your benefactor (or you) like tea? Support an IDEA Center Startup
Sila is a premium self-care tea brand that helps you take a pause and return to yourself. They create moments of introspection through carefully written questions, reflections, and reminders designed to help you cultivate a specific virtue in your life. Sila makes tea an intentional beverage focusing on the importance of taking the time to connect with ourselves and others. You can find their products and learn more at www.livsila.com. Feel free to reach out to founder Cristina Riojas Pennington criojasp@nd.edu if you have any questions!
Team,
Please note we will NOT be hosting any additional Shake Down the Thunder Tailgates for donors this season. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at slongo1@nd.edu or 574-631-6714.
It was fun while it lasted!!
🍀Shannon
Happy birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special days in November! We’re so thankful to work with you!
11/2 – Ling Sun
11/4 – Tom Molnar
11/7 – Mike Sullivan
11/8 – Michelle Joyce
11/10 – Ernestine Gardner
11/10 – Jennifer Witucki
11/12 – RaeLee Rea
11/13 – Sean Sharpe
11/14 – Shannon Forry
11/17 – Sara Liebscher
11/20 – Sara Kassen
11/23 – Debra de St. Jean
11/23 – Jennifer Odell
11/27 – Vahid Sadrzadeh
11/29 – Casey Miles
11/30 – Angel Hess
Hello everyone!
We are happy to announce that there is a new version of The Gift That Grows brochure. There are a few notes that come with this update:
Thank you so much for your cooperation and we hope this new version is useful and informative for all parties involved. Thank you also to everyone that reviewed the brochure and provided feedback, we are very excited to finally roll out the 2021 version!
If you have any questions about location, utilization, or anything else, please contact Katherine Cinninger or Matt Rombalski.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14R0ZXdBoDWz9BUJHuTSvxJqU3mHB5f5V/view?usp=sharing
We’re happy to report that Simon Edward Olivier arrived in the afternoon on Thursday, October 21, weighing in at 9lbs and 19.25” long. Caitlin and Simon are home and doing well, and big brother Benen could not be more proud!
UR team-
I just wanted to share a bit of news with you from ND Facilities and Business Furnishings. For anyone who was around and worked with Business Furnishings installations, you likely had the opportunity to work with Gus Jaramillo. Gus was the lead installer assigned to the Notre Dame account and was on campus nearly every day.
In late September Gus, contracted COVID and ended up in the hospital. About two weeks ago he was placed in an induced coma and was put on a ventilator. Sadly, we learned that Gus passed away last night.
Gus was 41 years old with a wife and two daughters. He was so proud of his oldest daughter who started at St. Mary’s this past year. His younger daughter is still in high school. Please keep his family and the Business Furnishings family in your thoughts and prayers. As you can imagine they are all devastated.
I received this note from the Facilities interiors team, “Gus was an integral part of the success of our many, many projects across campus; both large and small. He was energetic, pleasant, and helpful. A real joy to work with. He would do anything we asked of him and was always the first to take overtime on a project to support getting the work done on time or early. He will be missed greatly and his absence will be felt for a long time.”
For me personally, Gus was a phenomenal person and will be greatly missed. For our recent ESC reconfiguration, he was definitely the person that made everything happen. He always had a smile and wanted to do whatever he could to make the project a success I was honored to have known him
Business Furnishings has set up a Gofundme account for Gus’ family. If you are so inclined to donate the link is below:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-the-family-of-gus-jaramillo
Please keep Gus and his family in your prayers
Lana
We are excited to host our Shake Down the Thunder! Tailgate for our giving society members this weekend! Please find a list of registrants with fundraisers here.
This week, the tailgate will be located on the Irish Green, just to the west of the Development tailgate. It will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Donor Experience team at donorexperience@nd.edu or 574-631-5198.
Please join me in welcoming our newest CFR team member, Dr. Kara Primmer, who started with Development on October 18 as a Director of Foundation Relations reporting to FR Senior Director Amanda Retartha. Kara comes to our department from Notre Dame’s Environmental Change Initiative where she was the Program Director. Prior to that role, Kara served as a Research Technology Program Director and Grants Program Manager for Notre Dame Research. Kara earned her Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology at Notre Dame. We are grateful that Kara has brought her technical expertise, grant experience, and campus relationships to the CFR team, and she is excited to be joining University Relations.
-Michelle Joyce
Please join me in welcoming Sara Kassen back to Development as our new director for stewardship communications. Sara is excited to return to her work family, as she was previously part of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team from 2007-16. During that time she was involved in acknowledgments, reports, financial aid stewardship, public recognition, and events. Most recently, she split her time between freelance communications consulting and stay-at-home mom activities. Sara has a knack for editing, loves creative communication pieces, and is excited to call upon her days in broadcasting to help further connect benefactors to the mission of Notre Dame. She and her husband, Sean, live in Granger with daughters Lydia (12) and Neve (10) and a gigantic dog named Nebula. Sara joins us on Monday, October 25.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
Dear UR,
It is our distinct pleasure to bring Megan Hale to the role of Development Coordinator (DC) reporting to Angie Dennig, effective October 18, 2021. Megan’s professional background includes multiple customer service roles in the healthcare industry. Most recently, she worked as a sales consultant for Rodan and Fields. Megan hails from Boston, Massachusetts and has lived in Granger for the past nine years. She is the proud mother of three children: Jack (11), Brady (9), and Savannah (6). Megan volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and loves the outdoors. Megan is looking forward to meeting many new colleagues at the upcoming USC Development tailgate, so please stop and say hello!
Sincerely,
Angie and Lori
The October Matching Gift Email was sent Tuesday, October 19, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since July 1, and as of October 13 have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent over $337K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling over $872K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Leslie Curry.
We are excited to host our Shake Down the Thunder! Tailgate for our giving society members this weekend! Please find a list of registrants with fundraisers here.
This week, the tailgate will be located on the Irish Green, just to the west of the Development tailgate. It will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Donor Experience team at donorexperience@nd.edu or 574-631-5198.
It is with great joy that we share that Amanda and Jonathan Retartha’s little girl, Tessa Jane, was born on October 13 at 5 lbs 4 oz and 16.5 inches long. Congratulations to Amanda and Jonathan and warm wishes for much happiness for this beautiful family!
-The Corporate and Foundation Relations team
I’m excited to announce recent growth in our Prospect Research team!
Megan Andedo is joining the team as a Research Analyst. She moves from her role as the Gift and Data Management Analyst, on October 18th.
This move is the perfect next step for Megan! Over the past year, she has assisted our team in identifying leadership prospects from the DTR and completed some wealth evaluations. Prior to joining Notre Dame in 2019, Megan worked in Development at St. Mary’s College. She also spent nine years with Target as a logistics team member. Megan graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor degree in General Studies and she is currently working towards a Masters in Liberal Studies.
Megan has two sons who keep her super busy. Ezra is 7 and Eli is 4 years old. She enjoys writing and a fun fact about Megan is that she has submitted works to Michiana Monologues and even performed other writer’s stories. We’re excited to have an accomplished writer such as this join our team!
Christina Ryan joined the team as a Research Analyst on August 16th and was immediately immersed in Development during her first week at Summit. Fundraisers are now beginning to receive wealth evaluations from her – she’s spent time with Ben to learn from the best!
Christina previously worked in the Notre Dame Department of History. She left Higher Ed to experience life in the corporate world and comes to us most recently from Great Lakes Forest Products in Elkhart IN, where she was an Inside Sales Coordinator and Graphic Designer. Christina graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a minor in Photography. She received her Masters of Arts in History from DePaul University, Chicago.
When Christina is not at work or home, she is mostly likely at the “best gym in the Midwest” – East Race Muscle. Christina is a competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder. We look forward to Christina contributing to getting our Research work and the entire team in shape!
Please join me in welcoming Christina and Megan!
Cindy
Dear Colleagues,
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Badin Guild will host our USC Tailgate from 2-5 PM on Debartolo Quad North, east of the Law School. We are over capacity for this event and registration is closed.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
If you have questions regarding this event or have Badin Guild you would like added to the waitlist, please contact Laura Walker.
If your team is interested in participating in the annual Spooktacular decorating contest and have not yet reached out to Grace Prosniewski at gprosnie@nd.edu, please do so by the end of the day on Monday, October 18th. We need to have a final count of teams before we can allow decorators to pick their spots in the tent. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Stay Spooky!
-Spooktacular Falloween Team
Tenants of the Eddy Street office who will be working the USC gameday and need parking in the ESC garage, make sure to submit your BEAT request before Tuesday 10/19 at 1:00 pm EDT. Please Note: we will be unable to add parking requests after the deadline.
To request gameday parking in the ESC garage (you must have an ESC garage card), enter your name into BEAT, choosing “Parking” as the activity and “ESC – Staff” as the parking preference.
There is an identifying dashboard sign that will need to be displayed by anyone requesting parking for gameday. The dashboard signs are available at the ESC front desk. If you have a 2021 dashboard sign from an earlier game, you can use the same sign for any other games this season.
Please note – all access cards will be inactivated for Saturday,10/23 except for staff who have submitted a BEAT request.
If you have any questions, contact Lana Taylor.
Dear Colleagues,
We wanted to share that our colleague and friend Josh Flynt will begin a new role as regional director of development, beginning on November 1. Since 2018, Josh has served on the Alumni Association marketing and communications team, connecting the Notre Dame family back to the University and helping to lead new initiatives like the Domer Dozen and numerous important communications to our alumni, parents, and friends.
Prior to joining the NDAA, Josh worked for three years as the advisor to the vice president for university relations. He joined our UR team after several years in Notre Dame athletics following his graduation from Notre Dame in 2011. Josh will work with families in upstate and western New York, close to where he called home growing up.
Please join us in congratulating Josh on this new chapter, and thanking him for his work as a UR colleague over these past six years.
All the best,
Dolly and Sara
Dear Colleagues,
Please use this Google form to make reservation requests for any benefactors that you would like to register for the Giving Society Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate to be held from 3-6pm Saturday, October 23rd.
As a reminder, this is an exclusive giving society event, however, if you have any asks of benefactors to join a giving society, we would be happy to include them space permitting. If you have any questions, please contact Pablo Martínez or the OnwardND team at 574-631- 5198.
Go Irish!
Please note that business managers across campus have been targeted by a phishing scam. This involves a toner scam which started with phone calls to an administrator and then escalated to an emailed invoice for payment online with credit card. We have seen similar toner scams in the past, and this is a good time to remind everyone, especially those business administrators that deal with supply orders, to be aware of scams like this.
The user also documented the phone numbers and names from the scammer company. All of this has been shared with the OIT who has successfully blocked the email address and phone numbers from campus. Although, to be safe, we wish to disburse this information as a reminder that toner is not vended by this company (or paid for by credit card) but best sourced from Office Depot or GovConnection, both of whom appear in buyND.
The phone numbers are as follows:
661-251-2295 – comes up as Keith Williams
312-815-6792 – comes up as IS Dept
404-777-3760 – comes up as IS Dept
The individuals go by James Howard and John Davis.
If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Hall in Procurement Services.
It is my pleasure to welcome Ashley Van Avermaete to the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle team as Associate Director. Among many responsibilities, Ashley will provide oversight and enhancement to our data management processes including membership tracking and analysis.
Ashley has been a dedicated member of the development coordinator’s team since 2019. In that time, she led the charge to improve our process documentation, helping to create a “DC Toolkit” that is widely used by all team members. Ashley shared her tech skills freely, creating Spark cards for every occasion but also teaching those skills to the rest of us. She has a zest for process improvement and we’ve been extremely fortunate to have benefited from her keen eye. Many thanks, Ashley!
We know her previous experience, technical skills, and innovative nature will serve her well as she begins this new role. Her first day will be Monday, October 18th. Please join us in congratulating Ashley!
Mary Jane Añón and Deena Chamberlin
Congratulations to Casey and Andy Miles, on the arrival of their baby boy, John Paul Miles! He arrived on October 8th and is 8lb 3oz and 20 and 3/4 inches long.
Best wishes to the happy family!
-The Information Technology and Services team
It is my pleasure to welcome Dawn Smith to the Advancement Services team as the Sr. Coordinator for the Eddy Street Office. Dawn’s first day will be October 11th, and she will be overseeing the Eddy Street front desk area.
Dawn is joining us from St. Michael’s Laundry where she has spent the last 12 years as the Lead for Customer Service. Prior to joining St.Michael’s, she served as the Office Manager for Planet Automotive Group. While at Notre Dame, Dawn participated in the Ivy Tech program earning her degree in Applied Science.
Dawn will be the welcoming face and voice for anyone stopping by or calling and will be assisting with handling operational issues within the suite. She brings a great customer service focus to the front desk of our Eddy Street office and has tremendous institutional knowledge having built strong working relationships with both the administrative and facilities areas at the University.
Please join me in welcoming Dawn to the UR team. Be sure to stop by the front desk to introduce yourself or just to say hi!
Lana Taylor
The Clubs Team has welcomed a new Clubs Program Manager – Annie Ortega-Shyne. Annie joins our team after serving as a Program Assistant with the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame and has been a seasoned educator for over 16 years. Annie also spent over eight years volunteering with the U.S. Naval Academy serving as an admissions officer and as co-president/executive board member with the USNA South Florida Parents Club. Annie received her B.A. and MBA from the University of Miami and a Master of Arts from Knox Theological Seminary.
In her role, Annie will provide support for Notre Dame clubs in six regions: Central, Florida, Illinois, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Southwest. In this capacity, she will onboard club leaders, provide support, and share ideas and resources with clubs. She will also be responsible for UND Celebrations and ND Day club assistance and resources.
Please join me in welcoming Annie to the UR team.
– Abbey Johnson
I am very excited to announce that Courtney Mattison will join the Illinois Team as a Regional Director on October 11.
Courtney brings extensive experience in fundraising, with a focus on donor relations. Courtney served as Senior Manager for Development and Events for Paqui and Coach Brian Kelly’s charitable foundation Kelly Cares, as well as Director of Marketing for the College Football Hall of Fame. Most recently, she served as the Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relations for Saint Joseph High School. Her experience with these and other institutions of Catholic education have prepared her for Notre Dame and make her eager and grateful to serve the mission of Our Lady’s University.
Courtney, originally from the Washington, D.C. area, began her career on Capitol Hill after graduating from Stephens College with a B.S. in American Public Policy. She and her husband Bill, a professor in the Department of Theology and Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at Notre Dame, have two boys, Billy and Jack.
In Notre Dame,
Jerry Barca
Congratulations to Colleen, Kyle and big brother PJ as they welcome Margaret Anne! She arrived on October 2nd at 6:58 pm, weighing 8lbs and 20 inches long. All are home and doing well!
I am excited to announce that Leah Corachea has joined the Southwest team as regional director, working with benefactors in the Los Angeles area.
As many of you know, Leah has been a part of the ND development family for 7 years. She most recently served as the Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving where she worked to raise incremental annual unrestricted funds for our giving societies program and in FY21, Leah raised $440,000 in incremental unrestricted funds for the University. Before that role, she ran our ND Listens and Parents programs for 3 years where she set records and reinvented our student-caller program.
Leah, a double Domer, received her BA in Sociology in 2014 and her Master in Non-profit Administration in 2020. While an undergrad student, she was on the Women’s Rowing team, winning two Big East championships in 2011 and 2012.
Leah has been “a part” of the SouthBEST team, acting as our team’s liaison to the Annual Giving team for the past year. I am thankful to have her officially on the team and look forward to seeing her succeed in this role. Please join me in congratulating Leah!
Best, Shelby
Happy birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special days in October! We hope your year is so good, it’s scary!
10/3 – Brandon Tabor
10/3 – Jesse Meyer
10/4 – David Chaudoir
10/4 – Ellen Roof
10/5 – Sheri Egendoerfer
10/7 – Kevin Frost
10/8 – Maureen Dunkley
10/10 – Denise Moulds
10/10 – T.J. Pillari
10/11 – Ashley Gerard
10/11 – Thomas Scrace
10/12 – Anna Ortega-Shyne
10/12 – Chris De Trempe
10/12 – Katie Eckrich
10/13 – Julie Seniff
10/13 – Mary Fisher
10/15 – Jim Gosz
10/16 – Angeline Johnson
10/17 – Katherine Cinninger
10/19 – Allison Slabaugh
10/20 – Tony Castrodale
10/20 – Brad Goff
10/21 – Darius Walker
10/24 – Andrew Yocum
10/24 – Heather Sadrzadeh
10/25 – Helen Rajkumar
10/27 – Leah Corachea
10/27 – Mary Jane Anon
10/28 – Anne Wieber
10/30 – George Duke
10/30 – Kasey O’Connor
10/31 – Jason Scarlett
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The Information Technology and Services team is excited to announce two new members.
Sara Aycock joined the data integration team as Systems Integration Professional on September 20th. She will start with a focus on the Ascend project with gift integration. Sara is a 2011 Saint Mary’s graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems.
Sara is joining us from the OIT Employee/Finance team, having been with Notre Dame for 10 years. She already has experience with the tools our group uses and all of us on the IT&S team are excited she has chosen to join us.
Wayne Harpenau joined the data integration team as Systems Integration Professional on September 27th. Wayne will also start with a focus on the Ascend project helping us migrate our data from CrmND to Ascend.
Wayne graduated from Iowa State University and has continued his education in Business Intelligence with Villanova University.
Wayne joins us from Trinity Health Catholic Hospitals. Previous to that, he worked for Western Michigan University and Sony, doing all forms of data integration work bringing our team many years of experience. We are grateful Wayne will be sharing his extensive experience with our team and looking forward to how that will help us all grow.
Thank you for welcoming Sara and Wayne and I ask that you help support them to have a fulfilling and successful time with us in University Relations.
Andrew Yocum
Congratulations to Mayuri Changede and Anup Khinvasara and big brother, Prish, on the arrival of their baby girl, Ayra!
Best wishes to the happy family!
-The Information Technology and Services team
Please note – all access cards will be inactivated for Saturday,10/2 except for staff who have submitted a BEAT request.
The September Matching Gift Email will send this coming Wednesday, September 22, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since August 28th, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent over $130K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling over $300K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Leslie Curry.
Please be aware that Eddy Street will be closed on Saturday, September 25, 2021 for this year’s Sunburst Race.
If you plan to come to the ESC office, you will need to use the Burns or Napoleon Street entrance. Eddy Street should be back to normal usage by 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Lana
With a new Dean at the helm, the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Engineering role is more important than ever. We’re seeking a highly motivated, strategic fundraising partner for Dean Culligan – someone who can translate the College’s key objectives and goals into proposals our donors will find exciting, inspiring, and ultimately rewarding. An educational or professional background in a technical or scientific field is highly sought for this role: someone able to translate complex faculty ideas & projects into exciting, relevant proposals for interested donors. Did someone just pop into your mind? Great! Please feel free to share the posting with them! If they’d like to chat with a “real human” about this role, share my Calendly link to schedule 20 minutes to chat (no resume or introductory email required!). If you’re interested in this role yourself, I’d love to learn more! Simply find 30 minutes for a confidential conversation here. Thank you!
-Tara Gilchrist
Congratulations to Zach and Emma Thurston, who were married September 13 at a beautiful, intimate setting in Glacier National Park. We wish the happy couple many years of love and happiness!
Friends and colleagues,
We write to share news of several promotions and transitions within the 405 Main Building office.
Effective October 1, Terry Donze will transition from her current role as Development Associate to Senior Office Coordinator for 405 Main and report directly to Gavin McGuire. In this important position, Terry will serve as the primary receptionist and first point of contact for the Office of the Vice President for University Relations and the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications and will manage the overall operations of the office suite. A trusted and respected colleague, Terry recently celebrated 33 years of dedicated service with University Relations.
Similarly, effective October 1, Sharon Rankert will be promoted to Assistant Director, Advisory Council Program, reporting directly to Julia Sama. In this role, Sharon will help organize the fall Advisory Council meetings across 18 councils, coordinate the annual Advisory Council strategic review process, publish the Advisory Council digital directory and manage communications of important University news to council members. Sharon will continue to provide direct support to Drew on calendaring, fundraising support, and donor stewardship. Sharon has been a valued member of the UR team since 2012 and we’re excited for her to take on this new role.
Reporting directly to Lou, effective October 1, Debra de St. Jean will be promoted from her current role of Assistant Director, Advisory Council Program, to Development Associate. In this role, Debra will provide executive and administrative support to the Vice President of University Relations by managing the office of the Vice President, including calendaring, operational processes, internal communications and support, and special projects as required by Lou. Debra has served University Relations (over two stints) for almost a decade and has been repeatedly championed for her do-whatever-it-takes work ethic.
And finally, effective September 1, Gavin McGuire’s role of Advisor was expanded to reflect his significant contributions over the past three years to the office of the Vice President of University Relations. In this newly expanded role and in addition to his current duties, Gavin will oversee the 405 Front Desk and overall operations, including the management of the student interns, oversee the budget for the Vice President of University Relations, manage strategic projects, and coordinate large external events such as international and domestic bowl games on behalf of University Relations.
Please join us in thanking and congratulating Terry, Sharon, Debra, and Gavin, for taking on these new roles and responsibilities in service to Notre Dame.
Lou and Drew.
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us for the second annual Friday Night Bash at Notre Dame Stadium this Friday, September 17, 2021—the night before Notre Dame takes on Purdue in South Bend. You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind party in the concourse of Notre Dame Stadium featuring live music from Gold & Blue Co, Zach DuBois ‘11, Jeffrey James, and The 1985, and yummy street food from regional food trucks! All UR employees and their families will receive free admission
This also presents a great opportunity for benefactors as all Giving Society members get in free! They can simply show their membership ID when they enter the party through Gate C of Notre Dame Stadium! Our team will be onsite to confirm membership if anyone does not have their digital card.
Hope to see you all there!
Annual Giving Team
I am pleased to announce that Kilian Vidourek has joined the Storytelling & Engagement Team as Visual Storyteller, effective Sept. 13.
Kilian is from Tyrone, Georgia, a small town south of Atlanta. He studied French horn performance and Film production at Notre Dame where he played in almost any musical group he could. A proud member of the Marching Band, he was also a member of the Irish Guard. Throughout his time at Notre Dame he had several unimaginable opportunities like traveling to Portland Oregon to film a documentary, learning to be an assistant brewer for a new brewery, and interning in Los Angeles. Some fun facts about him include his alter-ego Dogsnake which you can sometimes find DJing around South Bend and his love of running.
Please join me in welcoming Kilian to our UR Team!
Jim Gosz
Dear UR,
It is our absolute pleasure to share with you the promotion of Tashana Kenny to the role of Assistant Manager (AM) on the Development Coordinator (DC) Team. Tashana will be transitioning on September 15, 2021 to work with the management team, reporting to Lori Tinkey. In the new position, Tashana will continue to support field fundraisers, add responsibilities for managing DCs, and helping to lead the DC Team.
Tashana was instrumental in the success of the DC cross-training pilot program last year and serves as Co-Lead for the ongoing initiative. She continues to have a strong impact on our DEIU efforts through the Communications and Impact committee of DEIU. Prior to her work with the University, Tashana was an Enterprise Specialist in Product Sales and Support with Comcast for 16 years. Tashana received her Masters degree from the University of Phoenix in 2019, and her Bachelors degree from Ball State University in 1996.
Please reach out to Tashana to congratulate her on this achievement.
Sincerely,
Deena and Lori
Dear UR,
It is our distinct pleasure to announce the promotion of Emma Capannari to the role of Senior Regional Development Coordinator(SRDC) reporting to Lori Tinkey, effective September 20, 2021. In her new role, Emma will continue to provide support to her current fundraisers for the near term, adding Senior Regional Directors (SRDs) to her portfolio as opportunities present, and work with the management team on special projects. An Indiana University graduate, Emma joined ND Development in 2018 and assumed the responsibility of managing the Chicago Development office, as well as providing support to four fundraisers. Emma was called to serve on the Covid-19 response unit as well as the AsceND project last year. Please join us in congratulating Emma.
If you have any questions about Emma’s new responsibilities, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Angie and Lori
Have you heard? VenueND is now Experience Notre Dame. Experience ND will offer a more comprehensive event planning experience. In addition, University Catering is now Three Leaf Catering, providing improved quality and partnerships.
In addition to the new name, these new features are also available:
-A Reimagined McKenna Hall
The newly renovated McKenna Hall opens September 1, and will feature a variety of event spaces to host
your next academic conference. All your attendees will be treated to a warm atmosphere and state-of-the-art amenities.
-Rohr’s Food Truck
Notre Dame’s iconic restaurant is hitting the road. The food truck is a great focal point for a smaller event, or a neat addition to a larger one.
The Experience ND team can assist with budget management, integrated venue management, off-site transportation and hotels, and more. They have also decreased the price of internal room rentals across campus, and made events more affordable by eliminating unnecessary costs for internal events at Notre Dame Stadium.
Interested in learning more? Check out this Experience ND flyer.
Tenants of the Eddy Street office who will be working the Purdue gameday and need to park in the ESC garage make sure to submit your BEAT request before Tuesday 9/14/21 at 1:00 pm EDT. Please Note: we will be unable to add parking requests after the deadline.
To request gameday parking in the ESC garage, enter your name into BEAT, choosing “Parking” as the activity and “ESC – Staff” as the parking preference. We provide an identifying dashboard sign to those who request parking for the Toledo gameday. If you still have your dashboard sign from the Toledo game, you can use that for any game this season.
Please note – all access cards will be inactivated for Saturday 9/18 except for staff who have submitted a BEAT request.
If you have any questions, contact Lana Taylor.
The Storytelling & Engagement team is inviting all of the CRU faculty and staff who worked tirelessly this past year during the pandemic to keep Notre Dame open to our students to participate in a special THANK YOU VIDEO that will be filmed in Notre Dame Stadium. The shoot will take place Wednesday night (September 15th). When you arrive at Notre Dame Stadium, please enter through GATE B at 7:30 PM ET. Storytelling will usher you down to the field where you’ll be joining a singer/songwriter from Nashville who will be performing his new song.
Wear something NOTRE DAME — if you don’t have it, no worries!
The shoot should be done by 8:15 PM ET
Date: Wednesday, September 15
Time: Arrive before 7:30 p.m.; should be completed by 8:15 p.m. EDT
Where: Enter Notre Dame Stadium through Gate B
We are thrilled to announce two promotions and a new addition to the Stewardship & Donor Relations team.
Megan DePrimio-Faust has been promoted to a Program Director in Donor Recognition. Megan, who has been on the team for five years, has grown significantly in her role. She has been instrumental in leading the recognition audit throughout campus and has made incredible recognition contributions for key donors, both public and personal. In addition, Cheryl Schlimpert has been promoted to Project Manager for Stewardship & Donor Relations. In this role, Cheryl will continue to support the entire team serving as the project manager for our most complex projects, including endowment reports, financial aid student recipient thank you notes, and the dedication budget just to name a few. Please join me in congratulating both Megan and Cheryl!
In addition, I am excited to announce that the responsibility of stewarding members of the Badin Guild is moving from Annual Giving to the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. The responsibility of Badin Marketing will remain in Annual Giving and a search will be underway soon to fill this open position. With this change, we are excited to welcome Laura Walker, Associate Director of the Badin Guild, to the stewardship team. Laura brings with her seven years of Development experience as a member of the Annual Giving team where she oversaw the stewardship of the Badin Guild, the marketing of planned giving vehicles, and since 2017, the marketing of our matching gift program.
As we prepare for the next campaign, this change will allow us to strategically determine how best to steward Badin Guild members, both programmatically as well as individually at the top of the pyramid ($10+). The move to the Stewardship & Donor Relations will allow Laura to leverage her knowledge of the Badin Guild and couple it with the expertise and support of the entire team. Laura will certainly continue to partner with her colleagues in Annual Giving, especially with Badin communications and stewardship events. She will also serve as the stewardship liaison to the Office of Gift Planning.
Please note that Laura will continue to handle Badin marketing until a new colleague is hired in this role reporting to Jim Small.
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in September! We hope you have a great Fall filled with fun and football!
9/2 – Sharon Rankert
9/3 – Tim Kenney
9/3 – Tori Grimes
9/5 – Lynn Hubert
9/5 – Patty Herrity
9/6 – Mary Bueno
9/8 – Terry Donze
9/9 – Matthew Cannizzo
9/9 – Matt Gelchion
9/10 – Anita Jones
9/10 – Dan Allen
9/11 – Jordan Eash
9/12 – Natalie Sargent
9/13 – Michael McLaughlin
9/14 – Nick Sorg
9/15 – Bruce Danielson
9/15 – Carolyn Hardman
9/15 – Cathy Windeatt
9/15 – Ray Herring
9/16 – Sarah Ford Nugent
9/16 – Tori Hummel
9/18 – Meghan Walsh
9/19 – Chris Murphy
9/19 – Jay Rizzi
9/19 – Bob Morton
9/20 – Jessica Brice
9/20 – Zach Thurston
9/26 – Bridget Gilman
9/26 – Dody Blue
9/26 – Emma Capannari
9/26 – Eileen Murdock
9/26 – Sydney Kuhn
9/26 – Teri Vitale
9/27 – Amelia Thompson
9/28 – Landon Weldy
9/30 – Bill Doyle
Dear UR,
With appreciation for her selfless dedication to Notre Dame fundraising, we wish Marcia Hittner all the best for her upcoming retirement on September 30. Marcia has been an invaluable member of our geographically extended family, serving as Development Coordinator from the New York City office and her delightful Queens apartment for 13 years. We are grateful to Marcia for her efforts in supporting our fundraisers and our special events team, in particular for her work on the highly successful Wall Street dinners. Her attention to detail and organizational skills have been integral to the continued success of our New York presence. During the pandemic lockdown, many of us knew Marcia as a faithful, insightful contributor to our UR DEIU Zoom conversations. Thank you, Marcia.
Please join us in congratulating Marcia on her next chapter!
The DC Team has a number of openings for the Development Coordinator position; if you, or someone you know, are interested in knowing more, please contact me at ltinkey@nd.edu.
~Lori and Deena
Tenants of the Eddy Street office who will be working the Toldeo gameday and need to park in the ESC garage make sure to submit your BEAT request before Tuesday 9/7/21 at 1:00 pm. We will be unable to add parking requests after the deadline.
To request gameday parking in the ESC garage, enter your name into BEAT, choosing “Parking” as the activity and “ESC – Staff” as the parking preference. We provide an identifying dashboard sign to those who request parking for the Toledo gameday.
Please note – all access cards will be inactivated for Saturday 9/11 except for staff who have submitted a BEAT request.
If you have any questions, contact Lana Taylor.
The August Matching Gift Email was sent yesterday, August 31st to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since July 20, 2021, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent over $162K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling nearly $500K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Dear Friends,
I wanted to share two quick celebratory notes regarding Conor Montijo, albeit one is much more a cause for celebration for us in UR than the other!
Firstly, I want to congratulate Conor and Molly (Reidy), who recently celebrated one month since their marriage! They were married by Molly’s brother in the Basilica with their closest family and friends and we could not be happier for the newlyweds. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness!
Secondly, I write to share that Conor will join ND Innovates as Program Director, effective September 13, with his last day in Development being September 10th. In his new capacity, Conor will serve as the Assessment lead, empowering partners from cross-functional teams to assess problems, design solutions, and implement those solutions at scale across the University in pursuit of cost savings that can be directed to financial aid. Please join me in wishing Conor all the best on this next chapter of his career. His genuine candor, professionalism and embodiment of the Notre Dame Mission will be missed!
We will be looking to hire Conor’s replacement for the Associate Director, Sorin Society role within the next couple of weeks. Please let me know directly if you have any questions!
In Notre Dame,
Pablo
Please note that the AAD & Liaison List included in today’s souNDoff is outdated. For the most up-to-date list of AADs and Liaisons to work with, please use the following document:
It is my pleasure to welcome Isabel Dance to the Development Coordinator team. Isabel started with us on August 23rd.
Isabel most recently worked as a recruiter for Aerotek in South Bend, Indiana. She also worked part-time at the Loft and is very into fashion. Before the pandemic, she volunteered at the Saint Mary’s Convent as Volunteer Leader for sisters affected with dementia. She planned many activities there including several fashion shows!
Isabel has a Bachelor of Science degree in Retail Management with a minor in Communications from Purdue University. She can’t wait for the ND v. Purdue game in a few weeks!
Isabel and her husband, Austin, who also works for the University at the Warren Golf Course, reside in South Bend.
Please join me in welcoming Isabel!
Anita Sareen
I am thrilled to welcome Laura Marks to the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team as our new Project Manager. Laura’s first day in the office was Monday, August 23rd.
Laura grew up in Hawaii and moved to the area when she was 15, and has been a South Bend native ever since! She’s spent the past six years at Pathfinders Advertising, an advertising agency in the Mishawaka area. Her experience at Pathfinders has lent to her robust background in strategic marketing and project management skills, and ability to take on fast-paced work with ease. We have no doubt that Laura is going to take this role by the horns and lead our team well.
Please join me in welcoming Laura to the team!
Cheers,
Lauren Dolzan
UR Team,
Please note that Thursday, September 2 will be Devon Aragona’s last day on the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team. Devon will be taking her experience and skillset to International Justice Mission (IJM) as their digital marketing lead.
We are grateful for Devon’s many contributions to our team the past three years, including elevating our @NDLoyal social media brand and presence, rallying behind and supporting student groups in their crowd-funding efforts, and leading the charge on Notre Dame Day’s giving website and digital needs. Beyond her work efforts, we will miss her vibrant personality!
If you were working with Devon on any projects, please contact me for a plan of transition. The role of the Digital Marketing Specialist will be posted on jobs.nd.edu in the coming weeks. We will release further information regarding this vacancy as it becomes available.
Please join us in congratulating Devon on her move and wishing her success in this next chapter in her life and career!
Thank you,
Lauren Dolzan
Dear everyone-
Rubén de Jesús Medina will be leaving Development at the end of August to launch an entrepreneurial finance & startup advisory company. As a Double-Domer, with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and an M.S. in Finance, Magna Cum Laude, he will always have a special place in his heart for Notre Dame. Rubén is very grateful for his time in Development, the friendships made, and wishes the entire UR team much success in the years ahead. Please take a moment to wish Ruben all the best in his new adventures.
Anne Overly
It is my pleasure to welcome our colleague, Geoff Stookey to the Academic and Athletic Annual Giving team as an Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving. Geoff comes highly regarded among colleagues across the division and we know his love for Notre Dame (not to mention his tremendous Notre Dame Story – be sure to ask him if you have not heard it), his work ethic and dedication to his team, and his passion for athletics (Go Irish, Go Zags, and Go Braves!) will serve him well in this new role!
Geoff most recently served the division as Sr. Financial Analyst on the Resource Strategy and Administration team. Geoff is the consummate teammate – always working hard and willing to lend a hand and share his expertise. He does that and more and never wants to take credit. A huge thank you to Geoff for all he has done – he will be missed dearly by the RS&A team! And we couldn’t be more thrilled for Geoff to share his talents in this new way with UR! Geoff’s first day in his new role will be Wednesday, September 1st.
Any budget, financial, position management related questions that Geoff typically fields and can be directed to Rachel Parks and Kathryn Valenti. With Geoff’s transition, we will be redesigning the role into a Director of Finance position. If you know any talented folks interested in such a position, please contact Kathryn.
Kasey O’Connor and Kathryn Valenti
I am thrilled to announce Andrea Swanagan will join University Relations as Senior Director of Prospect and Research Strategy starting on September 1st. In this role, she will lead the talented and growing team of prospect strategy consultants and research analysts who serve as our critical ‘engine of fundraising’ as we plan and embark upon campaign 9. Andrea will sit on the Advancement Services leadership team and will continue to build the growing partnerships with the Gift and Data Management Team, Information Technology and Services team, and the fundraising teams to deliver information to allow for faster and improved decisions.
Andrea has served as Director of Institutional Research at Notre Dame since July 2017. She originally joined the Office of Strategic Planning & Institutional Research (OSPIR) as a Strategic Planning Program Director in April 2013. Prior to her time in OSPIR, Andrea served as an analyst for the Executive Vice President. She has also participated in the University’s leadership rotation program, during which time she worked in the Division of Student Affairs and OSPIR. She initially returned to the University in 2007 as the Director of Worldwide Clubs in the Notre Dame Alumni Association.
Andrea graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 2002 with a BA in government and international studies. She was commissioned into the United States Air Force and served on active duty as an intelligence officer for five years, attaining the rank of captain. Andrea earned her MBA at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and an MS in Data Science from the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband, Harold, are the proud parents of three children.
Please join me in welcoming Andrea to UR!!
Heather
Colleagues,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Jackie Thomas will be leaving her role as Young Alumni Program Director to embark on her next adventure in Chicago. During her 6+ years with the Alumni Association, Jackie has been instrumental in re-envisioning our young alumni and student engagement through the important role she has played in the creation of the YoungND board, Domer Dozen, Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar, Traditions Book, Life Beyond The ND Bubble, Senior Medallion, and more. Perhaps most importantly, Jackie is a genuine friend and dear colleague to many across the University. Jackie’s final day with the NDAA will be Friday, September 3. Please join me in thanking Jackie for her service to Notre Dame and wishing her well in this new chapter.
We are working to post this position soon. If you know anyone interested in learning more, please do not hesitate to contact me at jflynt@nd.edu.
Best,
Josh Flynt
The Notre Dame UR Family extends its deepest condolences to Giovana Heeter. Her father, Domenic Cataldo, passed away on Thursday, August 5th. Those who knew Domenic understood that he was a “master craftsman” at creating a family culture that celebrated life, love, and laughter. He and his wife, Sarita, were “locally famous” for welcoming others to their dinner table to share stories, friendship, and their impeccable Italian food and homemade wine. A mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday, August 11th at Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Granger. A celebration of Domenic’s life can be found at this link:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elkharttruth/obituary.aspx?n=domenico-cataldo&pid=199700729&fhid=8872
Please keep Domenic, Giovana and Lonnie Heeter, Giovana’s mother, Sarita, and their extended family in your prayers.
-Jason Scarlett
Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I write to share the news that Rich Allocco will be retiring from Notre Dame as of 9/30/2021. Rich joined the Notre Dame Development team in December 2018, after a long and successful career as a Silicon Valley executive. A distinguished Notre Dame graduate, Rich played football for the Irish and was a member of the 1973 National Championship team under Ara Parseghian. Rich has been an integral part of the Northwest region, residing in Northern California and working with benefactors in and around the San Francisco Bay area. His passion for Our Lady’s University, professionalism, and great care for his constituents and his teammates will be greatly missed. A wonderful Notre Dame representative, Rich embodies all that makes Notre Dame and Her family so special.
Rich will be in the Bay Area wrapping up gift conversations and transitioning his constituents over the next 45 days. We are incredibly grateful for Rich’s many contributions to our team, and will miss his experience and passion for Notre Dame. Please join us in congratulating Rich on his upcoming retirement and wishing him continued success in this next chapter in life!
Thank you,
Sean Sharpe
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It is my pleasure to welcome Kevin Frost to the Sorin Society Giving team as an Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving. Kevin’s first day will be Monday, August 16th.
Kevin is a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame and will be relocating to South Bend from New York, where he started his career. Kevin joined SAP after graduation, before being appointed business and sales development director at Innodata, Inc, an IT service management company. We are especially thrilled to welcome Kevin back to Notre Dame Development, as he was a student caller and manager in our student center (now ND Listens) during his time on campus.
Please join me in welcoming Kevin back home to Notre Dame. His work as a fundraiser will not only drive our giving society memberships, but his love for Notre Dame will serve the Sorin team well! We are thrilled to have him as the newest member of our team!
In Notre Dame,
Pablo Martínez
We are excited to celebrate the promotion of Annie Geary to the President’s Office, where she will work as an Advisor to the Vice President and Chief of Staff, Ann Firth. Annie has been an invaluable contributor to the Development Coordinator Team in University Relations and, most recently, to the University’s Covid Response Unit in the testing center and as a contact tracer. Please join us in wishing our friend and colleague every success as she approaches her 25th year of service to Our Lady’s University. Thank you, Annie!
Lori Ehrman Tinkey
Great news to share…Nancy Cole will return to University Relations on Monday, August 16 as the new Resource Strategy Coordinator on our Resource Strategy and Administration team.
Nancy will play a critical role in helping to move forward the abundance of hiring going on in the division and will support the financial management of the division as well. For those who do not know, Nancy brings with her a wealth of institutional knowledge, operational chops, and strong relationships from her six years in Mendoza, five years in NDAA as Dolly’s Sr. Administrative Assistant, and most recently four years in the President’s Office as Operations Advisor to Ann Firth. We’re so excited that Nancy is sharing her many talents with our team.
Thanks for helping to warmly welcome Nancy back to UR!
Kathryn Valenti
It is my pleasure to welcome Andrew Owens to the Academic and Athletic Annual Giving team as an Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving. Andrew’s first day will be Monday, August 16th.
Andrew is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame and 2019 of Notre Dame Law School. Andrew is joining us from Honigman LLP in Detroit, Michigan, where he served as an Associate in the firm’s Real Estate Law department.
Please join me in welcoming, Andrew, home to Notre Dame. We are thrilled to have him as the newest member of our team!
Kasey O’Connor
Dear colleagues,
With thanks for 10 years of dedicated ND service, we announce the departure of Noell Stohler for a position as Recruiter for TalentSource Staffing. Noell’s last day with UR in the role of Assistant Manager of the DC Team will be 08.19.21.
We are grateful for Noell’s contributions to Development throughout the last campaign, particularly her dedication to the team throughout the pandemic. While she will be missed, please join us in wishing Noell all the best on her new career path.
Note that the position will be posted shortly; if interested in knowing more, feel free to contact me at ltinkey@nd.edu.
Lori Ehrman Tinkey
It is with mixed emotions that I write to share the news that Michael Loungo will be leaving the University. Michael recently accepted a position as Senior Vice President for Development at the Augustine Institute, a Catholic education and media company based in Denver. Michael has been part of the Development team for eight years and has played a pivotal role in leading the Academic Advancement team and in cultivating benefactors who live outside the United States. He feels fortunate to be part of Notre Dame both as an alumnus and as an employee, and will take what he has learned to try to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Michael shared, “I have been surrounded by exceptional professionals here at Notre Dame, and I am grateful for everyone who helped me grow and accepted me despite my shortcomings.”
Michael’s last day is expected to be in early September. He and his family will continue to reside here in South Bend.
Please join me in wishing Michael all the best.
Best,
Stu
Hello again,
Jeff Arnold, our Academic Advancement Director for the College of Engineering, recently announced his intention to retire. Jeff joined the University nearly 10 years ago, after finishing with Honeywell a 30-year career in the engineering industry. His experience as an engineer and his commitment to Notre Dame engineering students is evident in how Jeff has approached his work. He has played an integral role on our Development team and we are grateful for his decade of service to the University. We will miss his professionalism and kindness.
What Jeff calls hobbies most would call advanced manufacturing, and I know that together with his commitment to his family and aspiring engineers, there is more to come in this new chapter of his life.
In the period between early September and his retirement, Jeff will transition to a research role in Corporate and Foundation Relations.
Join me in wishing Jeff all the best.
-Michael Loungo
It is my pleasure to welcome Sarah Wodrich, pronounced Woodrich, to the Gift Planning team as our newest Gift Planning Officer. Sarah’s first day is Monday, August 9, and she will be partnering with fundraisers in the Northwest and Southwest Regions.
Sarah is an alum of Indiana University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice and earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Kentucky.
Sarah comes to Notre Dame from a successful career at Sanders Pianowski LLP in Elkhart. At Sanders Pianowski LLP, Sarah focused on estate planning, estate administration, and labor and employment laws. She lives in Osceola with her husband, Eric, and their son, Calvin.
Rich Naponelli
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Austin Gammage to the East Coast Region as a Regional Director serving the Atl/Car market.
Prior to joining the East Coast, Austin was an Associate Director for our Annual Giving team. Austin also previously served as the Manager of Business Development for the City of South Bend where he worked on projects such as the new Turbomachinery facility and Innovation Park. He grew up in South Bend, graduated from Ball State University in 2012, and received his Master’s from Bowling Green State University in 2017.
Austin and his wife, Katrina, have two children Kyra (11) and their newest edition Oakley (9 months). We are so excited to have Austin and his family join our team! The best is yet to come!
Thanks,
George W.
Dear Friends,
I am excited to announce that, effective August 9, Ashley Bennett will assume the role of Sr. Director of Special Events. Reporting to me and Heather Christophersen (Associate Vice President, Advancement Services) and serving on the University Events leadership team, Ashley will strategically lead our very talented Special Events team and oversee event planning and execution efforts with our key partners in University Relations as well as our Executive Officers, PLC, Deans, Board of Trustees and Advisory Council members.
Ashley has served as the Associate Director of Events and Guest Services at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center for 10 years. In this role, she coordinated all aspects of DPAC’s special events, creating a unique and personalized experience for over 500 events annually. During this past year’s COVID period, her leadership was on full display as she designed, facilitated, and executed all aspects of the TutorND program alongside partners from the Institute for Educational Initiatives, Robinson Community Learning Center and Alliance for Catholic Education.
Ashley is a proud graduate of Indiana University. She and her husband Dave, a Mishawaka fireman and paramedic of 25 years, reside in Mishawaka. They have two amazing children Maria and Phillip. Maria will be a freshman at Indiana University this fall pursuing a degree in nursing, and Phillip will be a freshman at Marian High School.
Please join me in congratulating Ashley and welcoming her to our University Events family!
Lee Sicinski
Associate Vice President
University Events
Please join me in congratulating Colleen Cross and fellow Double Domer and ND employee Joe Quinn, who were married in a ceremony at the Basilica on July 30. Colleen and Joe were the model of patience and persistence during a long year of pandemic-related reschedules, and the Foundation Relations team couldn’t be happier that the two finally got to celebrate their big day with family and friends.
Best wishes to the newlyweds on starting their next adventure together!
-Amanda Retartha
It is my pleasure to welcome Caitlyn Clinton and Leslie Curry to the Giving Programs team!
Caitlyn is a 2020 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a BA in American Studies and a Minor in Business and Economics. Prior to starting her role with University Relations, Caitlyn was a Marketing and Social Media Specialist for Operation BBQ Relief. While at the University, Caitlyn was involved in Student Government, Ryan Hall leadership, Fighting Irish Media, and most importantly, the University Relations Internship! Caitlyn will oversee ND Listens, the Class of 2022 Notre Dame Pledge, and other student focused initiatives. I’m so excited for the good work Caitlyn will do with our students.
Leslie graduated from Valparaiso University with a BS in Business Administration, and additionally, she has a Project Management Professional certification. Prior to coming to University Relations, Leslie was the Director of Annual Giving at Valparaiso University. She is well-versed in the world of Development, and more specifically, Annual Giving. Leslie will manage our Annual Giving renewal process, drive revenue for the Notre Dame Fund, and increase the total number of recurring Annual Giving donors. I have full confidence that Leslie’s experience and skill set will elevate the work we do on the Giving Programs Team.
Please join me in welcoming both Caitlyn and Leslie!
-Katie Kerby
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in August! We hope you have a great day and a wonderful year!
8/2 – Colleen Cross
8/4 – Jim Small
8/10 – Tara Gilchrist
8/12 – Katie Edel
8/12 – Melissa Medina
8/13 – Sean Carroll
8/14 – Lauren Dolzan
8/16 – Brian Benedict
8/17 – Jennifer Pratt
8/18 – Tim Kelly
8/19 – Brent Henningfeld
8/19 – Julia Sama
8/23 – Amanda Retartha
8/23 – Shaheen Goldrick
8/27 – George West
8/30 – Abbey Johnson
8/30 – Michelle Varda
Colleagues,
I write to share that Ashley Baranowski has accepted a new role as Program Director with the Inspired Leadership Initiative here at Notre Dame starting on August 9th.
We are very grateful for Ashley’s many contributions these past 2 years to our team and the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle programs including: her incredible work on our annual impact report, especially this past year as we transitioned to a digital format; coordination and relationships with students including our CCPC scholars; her work with our mentorship program; and her partnership with the Central and Illinois regions.
Please join me in congratulating Ashley on her new role and wishing her all the best in this next chapter!
If you were working with Ashely on any projects or have any questions, please contact me or Jen Odell.
Thank you,
Mary Jane Añón
It is with mixed emotions that I share Julia Onghetich’s decision to devote her energies to being a full time mother to her sons Tim and Nile. You may know that Julia and her husband Bob, who graduated from the Notre Dame Law School in 2020, have already relocated to Indianapolis. I say mixed emotions because we are happy for Julia to be able to spend more time with her family, but will miss her leadership and dedication dearly. Under her leadership, stewardship communications have evolved greatly. She and her team were responsible for quickly making acknowledgments from Fr. John Jenkins and Lou Nanni electronic when COVID required remote work. She was the creator of the latest versions of the Stewardship Report, enhanced financial aid stewardship communications and many other impact communications and reporting significantly. She has also served as an incredible stewardship partner for both Corporate and Foundation Relations.
Julia’s last day on the Stewardship & Donor Relations team will be September 3. If you are interested in learning more about this role as Director for Stewardship Communications, please let me know. We plan to post as soon as possible. Julia is also happy to discuss her role with interested colleagues.
Katherine Lane
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the family of Danny Knight, whose husband Andrew passed away on Saturday, July 24.
Andrew was a devoted husband and father and a man of deep faith. His loss is felt by all those who had the privilege to meet and know him. Andrew’s obituary can be found here.
Visitation will be this Thursday, July 29, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Andrew’s life will be celebrated on Friday, July 30 at 6:30 PM. Services will take place at Osceola Grace Church, 58343 S. Apple Road, Osceola, IN.
Thank you for your love and support of Danny and her family.
-Mark Welch
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I write to share that Renee Romanelli is resigning as regional director on the New York Metro team. Her last day will be Friday, August 13.
In the two and a half years Renee has served in her role, she has built and strengthened key relationships on behalf of Notre Dame, raised significant resources for our students and represented the University with class. She will be missed.
Please join me in thanking Renee and wishing her well in her next endeavors!
All the best,
Ryan
I am pleased to announce that Matt Cannizzo has joined the NY Metro team as regional director, effective July 26.
Matt (ND ’94) has served his other alma mater, Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, for the past 24 years. Matt began as the Director of Admission and Financial Aid before being appointed the Dean of Studies and Director of Admission and Financial Aid in 2009, with the division exceeding ambitious enrollment targets annually under his leadership. For the past 7 years, he has led and successfully grown the school’s development efforts as the Director of Institutional Advancement, most recently completing an 8-figure capital campaign that exceeded goal by 25%. Matt and his wife, Sarah, an ND alum, have two children, Nate and Grace.
Please join me in welcoming Matt to our UR team!
All the best,
Ryan
With the transitioning back to the office, a few reminders about parking at Eddy Street:
Any cars that do not abide by these rules, will be ticketed per Eddy Street Building Management.
If you have any questions about parking on Eddy Street, please contact Lana Taylor.
After nearly 18 years working in service of Our Lady’s mission, Al Bucci has announced his retirement. We offer Al our deep appreciation, gratitude and congratulations.
Al has been an incredible member of the UR Development team. His kindness, leadership and team-focused approach will be missed. Al has developed strong relationships internally and externally with benefactors. His work has left a lasting positive impact at Notre Dame and with the students the University serves. He leaves this role feeling blessed for the opportunity to have worked at Notre Dame and grateful for all his friends and Development colleagues. His last official day will be August 31st.
A 1977 graduate of Notre Dame, Al walked on the football team and still claims he has eligibility left if only offenses would utilize the fullback. He met Marilyn, his wife and a 1978 St. Mary’s College grad, here. They have four children, two who graduated from Notre Dame.
He looks forward to writing more novels and “hanging out a bit.” He promises that whatever he does, it’ll be fun. He added, “I’ll be watching, too, as I know the development office will continue its great success.”
Thank you, Al for all that you have provided in service of Notre Dame for nearly two decades. We wish you all the best that life has to offer as you, literally and figuratively, write these next chapters.
In conjunction with the University Archives, Shred-it is offering a free, secure, and confidential document shredding event for Notre Dame faculty and staff.
When: Wednesday, August 18th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (rain or shine)
Where: Mason Support Center Parking lot (located off of St. Joseph Drive behind the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union)
What: Only paper can be shredded, so please remove any binders, binder clips, or non-paper items before the event (staples and paper clips are acceptable). You are welcome to bring up to five (5) file-size boxes. Notre Dame cannot be responsible for papers left unattended, so we ask that you remain with your material until it is on the shred truck.
OIT recently deployed a Wi-Fi upgrade in our Eddy Street Office space. A crucial step is to “test” what was designed and either accept or tweak the system for better efficiency. On Wednesday afternoon 7/21, two male student interns will be walking around the entire office testing the Wi-Fi signal. They do enter offices, walk the corridors around cubes and modular offices-it’s definitely a “presence” but only for a few seconds to tap a test button and record results. Please be aware. Thank you.
-Development Help Desk
Our UR a Force for Good partner for the month of July is Cultivate Culinary! For those who don’t know, Cultivate Culinary is doing some amazing work in our South Bend community! They are committed to ending the cycle of hunger in the local communities of northern Indiana by providing a food rescue service. UR has committed to providing a small group to volunteer in their kitchen on Wednesday, July 21st from 9AM-noon. We really need about 10 more volunteers, so if you or your team are available to help, please sign up here by Friday. Thanks for all you do for our community!
UR Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Lori Ehrman Tinkey has been hired as the new Director, Development Administration effective next Monday, July 19, 2021.
Since 2012, Lori has been a valuable member of the Notre Dame community, including the past four years serving as a key contributor to both the Corporate and Foundation Relations teams as the Assistant Director of Prospect Research and Analysis reporting to Drew Buscareno. Most recently, she served as an integral member of the Coronavirus Response Unit (CRU) Surveillance Testing Task Force, concurrently leading a cross-functional supply chain management team to ensure smooth lab operations. Prior to her time in UR, Lori built the Mendoza Behavioral Laboratory (MBL), created HR programming for Mendoza, and served as para-faculty in Organizational Behavior (OB) teaching, researching, and writing.
Lori’s non-Notre Dame career has included leadership in corporate management, entrepreneurial ventures, and nonprofit organizations. Lori is a grateful ‘18 Masters of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) graduate from Notre Dame, receiving the Dean’s Award and Malone Award and graduating magna cum laude. Her B.S. Management hails from the Kelley School of Indiana University-Bloomington.
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Lori and her husband, Brett, have resided in the Notre Dame region for 15 years. Before they permanently settled nearby Brett’s family, they moved around the country; each of their four children was born in a different state. As a former Jersey Girl, Lori feels completely at home on a boat off the coast of St. Joseph, MI, and enjoys island life at the family’s residence on Marina Island in the St. Joseph River.
Please join me in congratulating Lori on this new role within the Regional Development team!
-Sara
Katy and Chris Orenchuk welcomed Thomas to the world on July 10th at 11:12 pm. Thomas weighed 7lbs even and is 20 3/4 inches long. Mom, Dad, and Thomas are all doing well . . . and Elizabeth Ann is a great big sister!
Please join me in congratulating Amy Walter on her promotion to Development Coordinator, Regional Development effective July 16th. Since joining Development nearly two years ago, Amy has challenged herself to advantage growth opportunities to improve her personal and professional development. Amy is a talented and committed professional who is excited for this new opportunity. We are excited to have her as part of our team.
-Marilyn Bassett
Greetings from the Office of Student Employment!
Please review the information below to assist in your Student Jobs processing:
Terminating Summer Jobs
As a reminder, Student Jobs processing for the academic year begins July 11. In preparation, on July 9, we will add an effective termination date of August 15, 2021 to summer hourly jobs. After July 9, you may no longer make changes to summer jobs.
Student Employees Working Remotely
If a department has an appropriate remote work opportunity, students who are located domestically may work remotely. Based on University policy, students may not work remotely outside the United States due to international tax and employment laws.
Job Start Date
When entering an hourly job, the “Job Start Date” should be the first day of employment for the student employee, not the day you enter the job into the hiring tool.
Pending Transactions
Please refer to your Originator Summary to check the status of a job that you recently entered. Please note, jobs pending with Yolanda Teamor are reviewed by the Student Employment team. To streamline your point of contact for student employment inquiries, please direct all questions to stdempl@nd.edu.
We hope this information is helpful! If another individual within your department has been designated as the primary coordinator of the student employment hiring process, please forward this email as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Student Employment
Please join me in congratulating Sara Munoz on her promotion to Gift Management Program
Coordinator effective July 1st. Since Sara has joined the team several years ago, there has been
reorganization of responsibilities and Sara has eagerly increased knowledge and skills to elevate her
position. She is a trusted partner for University Relations and a shining example of Our Lady’s University
to our donors. All of this while managing gift pipelines and gift agreements! Congratulations Sara!
Dear everyone,
I’m thrilled to announce that Steve Orsini will join the Southern Regional Development team as a Regional Director of Development on July 12th.
Steve brings a love for Notre Dame and a strong background in leadership and development in Athletics, previously serving as Director of Athletics for SMU and prior to that University of Central Florida. Steve earned his BBA in Accounting from Notre Dame and was captain of the 1978 Notre Dame National Championship Football Team.
Steve and his wife Amy are grateful and excited to be moving back to the Notre Dame community. Amy is a South Bend native and they look forward to being close to family here in South Bend. Steve and Amy also have a daughter Angela that lives in Dallas, Texas.
Steve is enthusiastic and energized to serve the mission of Our Lady. As Steve shared with me recently, it’s about “the people, the place and the purpose.” Please join me in extending a warm, SOUTHERN welcome to Steve!
Anne
I am excited to announce Amelia Thompson as the newest regional director on the NY Metro team! Amelia’s joined the team on July 1.
Since 2018, Amelia has led the development efforts for Ballet Memphis as the principal fundraiser on all major gift and individual solicitations, as well as all corporate and foundation grant efforts. Previously, Amelia served in development at Rhodes College and St. Albans School. This will be a homecoming in multiple respects for Amelia, who worked for three years as a buyer for Macy’s in New York City several years after graduating from Notre Dame in 2008. She has stayed connected to the University in a number of ways, including serving on the Black Alumni Board from 2009-2015.
Please join me in welcoming Amelia to the UR team!
Thank you,
Ryan
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in July! We hope your year is filled with excitement, laughter, and good health!
7/3 – Katherine Lane
7/4 – Giovana Heeter
7/5 – Ashley Van Avermaete
7/8 – Brian Diss
7/8 – Brittany Jaso
7/10 – Patrick Brennan
7/10 – Ros Palusci
7/11 – Greg Dugard
7/11 – Lin Wang
7/14 – Anita Sareen
7/14 – Lori Tinkey
7/15 – Carleen Quinlan
7/16 – Gail Slevin
7/17 – Darrell Paulsen
7/17 – Patty Kokesh
7/18 – Megan DePrimio
7/19 – Meghan Buysse
7/19 – Susan Lynch
7/21 – Caleb Worm
7/22 – Josh Tullis
7/23 – Chris Walsh
7/23 – Mike Brown
7/25 – Brian Powell
7/26 – Anne Faherty
7/27 – Greg Williamson
7/28 – Lavarr Barnett
7/29 – Ellen Aranowski
7/30 – Jill Calderone
7/31 – Mary Scott
I am both excited and saddened to share the news that Kristen White will be leaving the ND Alumni Association. Kristen has accepted a position as Senior Administrative Assistant within the Office of Residential Life. In this role, she will serve as the primary assistant to the members of their leadership team and offer administrative support for their department initiatives and general operation. Kristen’s last day with the NDAA will be Friday, July 2.
Kristen joined our team over 4 years ago as a Reunion Office Assistant and then moved into her current role of Event Coordinator just after the conclusion of the 2017 Reunion event. In her time here, Kristen has worked with nearly all of the class officers in their Reunion planning cycles, generated numerous ideas for our Football Fridays, Leadership Conference and Reunion events and most recently spent time supporting our IrishCompass efforts with the Professional Programs team. Kristen has brought her enthusiasm and commitment to the University’s mission with her and has formed deeply meaningful relationships with so many of us over her time with the NDAA. She will be greatly missed.
Please join me in wishing Kristen happiness and luck as she transitions to this next chapter in her career!
Thank you,
Erin
I am excited to announce changes within the Prospect Management and Research (PMR) team:
Brooke Wenzel is joining the team as a Consultant, working with the East Coast and NY Metro fundraising teams. She moves from her role as the Associate Director, President’s Circle & Cavanaugh Council, on July 1.
Brooke has been with the University for eight years. She started in the Office of Gift Planning where she managed portfolios for three Gift Officers, and then was the point-of-contact for the ND Donor Advised Fund (DAF) program. Most recently Brooke was an incredible asset to the CCPC team. In this role she was critical by enhancing and innovating reporting. She improved membership communications and event registrations. Additionally she served as the liaison to the East Coast and NY Metro regions. Although she will be missed, Mary Jane Anon and the CCPC team are “excited for her new role with PMR and know she will be fabulous in this new capacity where she will continue to add so much value to the greater University Relations team.”
Brooke graduated from the College of St. Benedict with a degree in Biology and received her Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University South Bend. Brooke is looking forward to building on existing relationships with field fundraisers through creative strategy, honing her analytical skills, and learning from the PMR team!
Welcome to the team, Brooke!
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It is my pleasure to also welcome Kathleen “Katie” O’Friel to the team as a Consultant, working with the Northwest and Southwest fundraising teams. Katie’s first day is July 1.
Katie comes to Notre Dame with Tax client service experience gained at a Big Four accounting firm. More recently she performed Strategic Planning and Market Analysis at a large aerospace communication services corporation. In this role, Katie led development of the annual market outlook analyses and long term strategic & financial plans to assess effective growth strategies. The experience she developed in the corporate world will be beneficial as she applies it in a new and meaningful way at Notre Dame. Katie is starting remotely and relocating to the South Bend area from Maryland in August. Notre Dame has always felt like a second home to her so she is excited to put down roots here. She is really looking forward to getting to know everyone she’ll be working with!
Katie graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in Accounting in 2006 and earned her CPA three years later. She is a proud Bullfrog hailing from Badin Hall and a former Annual Fund Student Caller. As the smallest women’s dorm, Badin Hall is known for being “tiny but mighty” – like our PM team!
Please join me in welcoming Katie!
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Ben Moeller is promoted to Senior Prospect Research Analyst, effective July 1. As our sole researcher during most of FY21, Ben took his knowledge and skills to evaluate wealth and provide the fundraisers with high quality, insightful wisdom on prospects encouraging them to think Boldly-er about their asks. His expertise, quantity, and quality of research is deserving of this recognition.
Please join me in congratulating Ben!
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Additional team updates: Kevin McMannis will support Athletics Advancement and Gift Planning, in addition to his current responsibilities (Illinois region and Lead Consultant). Meghan Walsh will support the Central region in addition to her current responsibilities (Southern region and the AsceND project).
The Consultants new fundraising team partnerships will begin on August 1. Please continue to work with your current Consultant until this time while Brooke & Katie are onboarding.
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Lavarr Barnett will be leaving the University of Notre Dame and the Southwest team to start his next great adventure. Starting in September, Lavarr will be serving as the Vice President of Investor Relations at Summit Equity Investments, a private equity company based in Los Angeles. The Barnett family will continue to reside in the Michiana area.
Lavarr’s last day will be Friday, July 16. Please join me in congratulating Lavarr on this incredible next step in his career!
Best, Shelby
I am pleased to announce that effective July 1, RaeLee Rea will be promoted as Associate Program Director, Gift Planning Administration. In addition to RaeLee’s continued management of the Donor Advised Fund program and the DAF Portal, RaeLee’s role will be formally expanded to include responsibility for administration of realized estate gifts from benefactors’ estates and trusts, preparation of the new Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) quarterly reports, review and revision of trust instruments, Gift Planning agreements, designations, and other legal documents, and approval of Gift Planning documents prior to execution by the University. RaeLee will also continue to partner with the Controller’s Office, Gift Management, and Stewardship in management of these Gift Planning programs.
In fulfilling these expanded responsibilities, Gift Planning is thrilled to be adding Carolyn Hardman who will transition to Development Associate, Gift Planning Administration, as of July 1st. In this Gift Planning role, Carolyn will work with RaeLee to continue the growth and streamlining of the DAF program and DAF data, aid in the processing and administration of realized estate/trust gifts, and help develop a comprehensive gift processing plan for families of deceased Gift Planning benefactors. Carolyn will also cross-train regional Development Coordinators in Gift Planning processes, assist with coordinating and sending the new electronic CRT statements, and further develop procedures and processes for Gift Planning.
-Rich Naponelli
I am excited to announce that Shaheen Goldrick will be joining the Southwest team as Regional Director, working with benefactors in Denver. She will be transitioning from her role as the Director of Corporate Relations on July 6.
Shaheen has been with the University for four years and previously was the Director of Business Development at 2020 Women on Boards. She has also been serving as a committee chair for the UR DEIU Task Force since its inception in August 2020.
Shaheen graduated from Notre Dame in 1994 with a degree in Sociology and Gender Studies Concentration.
Welcome to the SouthBEST team, Shaheen!
Best, Shelby
REMINDER:
There will be a repair to the 1st floor ramp in the ESC Parking Garage on Wednesday, June 30th from 8am-5pm. During this repair, there will be a complete blockage of the ramp from the first to the second floor for both directions. If your car is on the second, third, or fourth floor and you will need to use it that day, please move to the first floor by Wednesday, June 30th at 7am.
It is our pleasure to welcome Terrell Robinson, Denise Moulds, Michelle Jones, and Jessica DeFina to the Development Coordinator team. Terrell, Denise, and Michelle will start on July 1st, and Jessica on July 6th.
Terrell comes to us from Eugene, Oregon where he worked extensively in athletics at both the K-12 and collegiate levels. He has a Master of Arts degree in Sports & Athletic Administration from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. Terrell is looking forward to moving to the Midwest with his wife and 2 children and cannot wait for ND football to begin!
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Denise joins the team with a collective 14 years of experience at Notre Dame. Most recently, she worked as a HERE Ambassador and was with the Irish 1/Campus Card office for seven years before that as their Business Manager. Denise has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Western Governors University. She is excited to bring a wide range of administrative and campus experience to Development.
Michelle comes to us from Hoosier Environmental Council in Indianapolis where she most recently worked as a Development Associate. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, South Bend in Sustainability Studies with a Minor in History. Michelle is excited about being able to bring her development experience to Notre Dame.
Jessica comes to us from campus where she worked as an Event Specialist for Venue ND. She is also a Certified Wedding Planner. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in Tourism and Hospitality. Jessica is excited about this career change which will allow her to enjoy free weekends with her new son and husband.
Please join us in welcoming Terrell, Denise, Michelle, and Jessica!
Angie, Noell, Anita, and Deena
Please join me in congratulating Zach Thurston on his engagement! Last Sunday, June 20, Zach asked his now-fiance, Emma, to marry him in Saint Augustine, Florida (she obviously said yes!). One of Emma’s bucket list items has been to swim with dolphins, and Zach sneakily used that activity to formulate the perfect way to propose. We’re so excited for you two!
– Lauren Dolzan
UR Team-
Our extraordinary colleague, Janet Jessup, will be retiring next week. Janet has been an incredible member of the UR Development team. Her warmth, teamwork, leadership, and presence will be deeply missed. Janet has built strong relationships internally and externally with benefactors and leaves a beautiful legacy, as her contributions will be valued and remembered.
Janet is Notre Dame through and through — a grad, employee, married to a grad and ND Mom — and I’m confident we will see Janet around town and on-campus, whether at a yoga class, a long walk or cheering on the Irish on gameday. Upon retirement, Janet and her husband Scott are headed on a month-long, cross-country, camping adventure.
Please join me in congratulating Janet as she moves on to this next phase of life. Congratulations Janet!
Cheers!
Anne
Please note that the rules regarding parking at ESC remain unchanged except regarding the June 30th closure. Vehicles cannot be parked in the street spots for longer than two hours, and those parking in the garage must park above the “bump” on the ramp (no first floor parking) and not in any reserved spots on the 2nd level. The building manager will begin issuing tickets to vehicles that do not abide by these rule next week.
There will be a repair to the 1st floor ramp in the Eddy Street Parking Garage on Wednesday, June 30th from 8am-5pm. During this repair, there will be a complete blockage of the ramp from the first to the second floor for both directions. If your car is on the second, third, or fourth floor and you will need to use it that day, please move to the first floor by Wednesday, June 30th at 7am.
Congratulations to Patty and Ryan Kokesh on the birth of their new son!
Martin (Marty) Joseph Kokesh joined team Kokesh on Sunday, June 20th.
He weighed in at 7 lbs, 3 oz and was 20 3/4″
The whole family is doing great! Best wishes to the happy Kokesh family!
-The Information Technology and Services team
Allison and Jon Slabaugh welcomed their twins to the world on June 15th. Charlotte (5 lbs 10 oz) and Tyler (5 lbs 4 oz), and Mom and Dad are all home and well . . . and Madison is loving her new role as a big sister!
Congratulations to the Slabaugh family!
-The Academic Advancement Team
Quick rental car reminder: Faculty or staff renting cars for business travel should NOT purchase rental car insurance; the University’s insurance will respond in the event of an incident/accident. This practice applies when renting from Enterprise and Hertz (Notre Dame’s preferred providers) as well as other providers (e.g., Avis, Budget, etc.).
The June Matching Gift Email will send Tuesday, June 22 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since May 15, 2021, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent nearly $75K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling over $888K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Dear UR Colleagues,
As we approach the new year, I’d like to share some updates with you about our Clubs Team. First of all, I am pleased to announce that Abbey Johnson has been promoted to Clubs Program Director at the NDAA effective July 1, 2021. Abbey brought valuable insight from her time as Vice President of the New York City club, and since joining the Clubs Team in late 2019 as Clubs Program Manager, Abbey quickly established herself as a key member of our team. With Ellie Kuhns’ departure at the start of 2021, Abbey took on additional duties and clearly demonstrated her ability to guide our Clubs in engaging our alumni and friends, even in these difficult times.
Additionally, the role of International Alumni Relations Program Director will once again be a part of the Clubs Team and will report to Abbey. As you know, we were unable to fill this position after Nathalia Casiano resigned in September, but I’m pleased to announce that Lea Barthuly will succeed Nathalia in this important role on our team. Lea has been with the NDAA as the Alumni Education and Professional Programs Coordinator since January of 2018. A native of Bayreuth, Germany, Lea first came to the United States in 2007. In addition to the US and Germany, Lea has also lived and studied in China from 2009-2011, and again in 2012 and 2016. Lea holds an MBA from the University of North Florida and an MA in International Management and Intercultural Communication from the University of Warsaw.
Please join me in congratulating Abbey and Lea on their promotions. I’m excited to see the Clubs Team reach new levels of engagement for our alumni and friends with these changes.
All the best,
Mike Sullivan
Please welcome Rebecca Withey to University Relations! Rebecca joins the Development Coordinator team and will support Sherita Jackson, Bob Morton, and Shannon Forry.
Rebecca recently relocated from Sacramento, California, where she served as an Instructional Assistant for the Radio, Television, and Video Production Department at Cosumnes River College. During her summer months, she would direct a children’s STEM-centric Technology Camp on University Campuses such as Berkeley and San Jose State University. After working 20 years in the corporate tech sector and media, she went back to school and earned degrees in Communication Studies & Applied Art and Design at Sierra College.
Fun fact about Rebecca – she has written, produced, and directed several film projects that made it into various California film festivals including her award-winning Children’s Short, The Mighty Oak. She has two children who still live on the West Coast: Jonathan (age 27) and Emily (age 22). She currently lives in Elkhart with her fiancé Charles Lane and his teenage son, Reo.
Rebecca’s first day will be Tuesday (6/15). Welcome to Notre Dame, Rebecca!
In recognition of her contributions to Notre Dame, University Relations, and Academic Advancement, we’re pleased to share the news of Kelly Courington’s promotion to Development Associate, effective July 1, 2021. In addition to her ongoing responsibilities, Kelly will now also lead the efforts of our Academic Advancement team in providing a predictable schedule of meaningful and immersive fundraiser experiences, directly tied to promoting fundraising opportunities. These experiences will serve to further inform fundraisers and inspire donors about the University’s ambitions.
Congratulations, Kelly!
-Michael Loungo
It is with bittersweet emotions that I share that Amy Plotkin will be leaving Notre Dame effective July 2. Amy’s
husband, Brian, has accepted the position of Head Soccer Coach at West Point Academy in New York. Amy
has been a valuable member of the Development Coordinator team for the past three years. She has also
served as our liaison to the Internal Engagement committee where she organized multiple volunteer
opportunities and health and wellness initiatives for the entire UR group. Please join me in bidding a fond
farewell to Amy as she enters this next chapter of her life.
Thank you,
Angie Dennig
Congratulations to Development Coordinator Katie Edel on the birth of her new daughter! Casey and Katie welcomed Holland Elizabeth to their family on 6/11 at 7:45am. She weighed 6.11 lbs (matching her bday!) and was 19.5″
Best wishes to the happy family!
Our contact at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana has reached out to ask if anyone can assist them on Friday, June 18 or Monday, June 21 at their 702 Chapin St. location. They will have several people out on those days, including one of their pantry staff. If you can work any of the below shifts or can dedicate any amount of time to help, please contact Agency Relations Director Brandy Love at blove@feedindiana.org. This could serve as a great team building opportunity that will also benefit our larger community.
Friday, June 18
9am – noon
12-3pm
Monday, June 21
9am – noon
12-3pm
Thank you for your service to our Michiana neighbors in need!
Dear Procard holders,
As you are aware, the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2021) is nearly here. Please take a minute to read the following two important reminders of year-end procedures as they pertain to your Procard statement reports and the underlying Fund/Org to which your Concur account defaults.
Transaction Timing
Remember that because Procard months range from the 26th to the 25th, the Procard year-end is actually June 25th.
To ensure that a Procard purchase is recorded in the current budget year, the transaction must be posted into your June Concur statement. Due to normal posting delays by Chase, please be aware that a Procard purchase made on or after June 22nd will likely be posted in your JULY Procard Statement Report and consequently into Fiscal 2022.
If you intend to make purchases in Fiscal 2021 with your Procard (especially if using unrestricted funds), you should do so before June 22nd.
Procard Statement Report Submission and Approval
It is extremely important that you complete ALL outstanding Procard Statement Reports (and have them approved) before July 6th.
Procard activity is recorded in the University accounting system only after the monthly report has been submitted and approved. Until then, the transactions remain in a clearing account and are not properly applied against the applicable research, discretionary, or administrative account. We will make an adjusting entry at year-end forcing all outstanding reports to be recorded in the current Fiscal Year. HOWEVER, all transactions on this adjusting entry will be to the cardholder’s default FOP and Supplies (72001). To ensure that your transactions are recorded correctly, please submit your Procard statements in June. Then take a moment to remind your Approver to approve as soon as possible, but no later than July 6th.
Please note we are unable to move Procard transactions posted after the fiscal year close back into Fiscal 2021 (the “old” year). If your intent is to make any Procard purchases using current “old” fiscal year dollars, please review your current budget and purchasing needs and plan accordingly.
While restricted account (e.g., research or discretionary) balances roll over into the new fiscal year, it is always best to have transactions posted in the proper period–especially because outstanding report balances will be charged to Supplies in FY 2021, regardless of the underlying transactions.
If I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Mike Favorite
Senior Financial Analyst, Office of the Controller
George Mandarakas is no longer on the Corporate Relations team. If you were working with George on any projects, please contact CR Interim Senior Director Josh Tullis for a project transition plan. Also, we will be looking to refill this position. If you are interested in this role or would like to know more, please reach out to Josh Tullis or Tara Gilchrist.
– Josh Tullis
Hi everyone,
We have been working with Kite on evaluating the HVAC system in ESC. As some may have noticed, we have had issues with the A/C over the past couple of weeks.
The service provider is working on the situation but due to the expected temperatures today (90 degrees), we have been notified that the office temp today will be toasty! Ideal for January, not June.
They are working on the situation but do not anticipate getting the HVAC back online today. If you must be in the office today, please do not adjust the thermostats, and most importantly, STAY HYDRATED!
Thanks!
Lana
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in June! We hope your year is filled with fun and sun!
6/3 – Cristi Ganyard
6/3 – Shayne Murphy
6/3 – Pier White
6/4 – Marcia Hittner
6/8 – Dawn McGrath
6/8 – Megan Andedo
6/8 – Maureen Daday
6/8 – Matt LaFlash
6/8 – Sharon Keane
6/9 – Michael Loungo
6/11 – Bill Ribera
6/12 – Carolyn Lax
6/13 – Mark Futa
6/16 – Rich Reynolds
6/17 – Noel Terranova
6/19 – William Mitchell
6/21 – Brigette Kinney
6/22 – Anastasia Envall-Latowski
6/22 – George Mandarakas
6/22 – Marilyn Bassett-Lance
6/29 – Mark Witucki
6/30 – Jessica Witous
Please see the below schedule of important dates about processing transactions and payments around fiscal year end.
All aboard the Notre Dame Fund Express! You may have read “Fund” as “Fun” – and both are correct! In this role you will raise $4M by wielding your excellent writing, process management, and data-analysis skills to inspire continued giving to the Notre Dame Fund. Please click this link for more details and to apply. This role closes Tuesday, June 8th at 11:59PM. Reach out to hiring manager Katie Kerby if you’d like more information beyond the job posting.
I am pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2021, James Riley will assume the new role of Senior Director of Internal Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion. In addition to his leadership for internal engagement, James’ role will be expanded to include responsibility for the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Unity efforts across the UR division.
James will lead the DEIU Task Force and the 100+ volunteers serving on various DEIU committees to continue embedding a strong culture of DEIU in UR. Many thanks to Shelby Carroll and George West, who together with James, have led the Task Force for the last 10 months with tremendous passion and huge success! They will continue to be heavily involved in our DEIU efforts.
By including the leadership of UR’s DEIU efforts in James’ role, we ensure our aspirational vision will be combined with the processes and resources to create sustained and proactive change. In this newly expanded role, James and his team will curate and develop DEIU trainings for UR staff, including inclusive management and cultural sensitivity development, collaborate closely with teams and senior leadership on new programs and communication related to diversity and inclusion, participate in building a culture that is welcoming of individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, parental status, age, ability, and veteran status and frequently assess progress through focus groups and climate surveys, provide counsel on fundraising initiatives, engagement plans, and communication strategies to optimize and adhere to principles of diversity and inclusion, partner with the Talent Acquisition team and Diversity Catalysts to provide guidance to hiring managers and committees to ensure consistent approaches are followed in our hiring process, and more.
James will continue to build and manage a trusted Internal Engagement function that creates programs and processes to support the UR employee experience throughout the entire employment lifecycle, including on-boarding, professional development, talent management, internal communication and engagement opportunities.
Also effective July 1st, Kathryn Valenti will assume the additional role of leadership of talent acquisition and recruiting for UR, as the Senior Director, Resource Strategy and Administration. Tara Gilchrist and Sheri Egendoerfer’s Talent Acquisition team will merge with the Finance Administration and Strategy team. The newly formed team will help streamline processes and bring enhanced focus to the use of University Relations’ resources – people/hiring, finance, athletic and event tickets – as we move into Campaign 9.
-Heather
I am pleased to announce several important changes to our Corporate Relations and Foundation Relations teams effective July 1, 2021 which will help us elevate our fundraising for faculty research and scholarship. CR and FR will be merged into one larger team with the goal of doubling production from corporations and foundations over the course of the next campaign to $200M per year.
Michelle Joyce will transition from Senior Director of Foundation Relations to the new position of Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR). In this role, Michelle will lead efforts to develop transformational proposals to advance faculty research at the $10M+ level across CFR, leverage the talent, creativity and potential of of the CFR team, and improve the operations for CFR from proposal development and coordination with Notre Dame Research and Research Sponsored Programs Accounting to stewardship and compliance. Michelle has her BS in chemistry from Notre Dame and her PhD from Duke University in analytical chemistry. Michelle has led the foundation relations team as Senior Director since 2018. Prior to joining the foundation relations as director in 2016, Michelle spent 12 years as a Special Professional Faculty in the Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility in Notre Dame’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Amanda Retartha will be promoted from Director of Foundation Relations to Senior Director of Foundation Relations. Amanda has her BS in English from Notre Dame and her PhD in English from NYU. Amanda has cultivated relationships and secured large grants from numerous foundations, including Kellogg and Porticus, and has managed some more complicated foundation relationships with the utmost finesse and professionalism. Amanda joined Special Events & Stewardship in July 2014, and transitioned to Foundation Relations in November 2016.
Josh Tullis, currently Interim Senior Director of Corporate Relations, will be promoted to the permanent position of Senior Director of Corporate Relations. Josh has his BS in chemistry and his PhD in synthetic organic chemistry, both from Notre Dame. He joined the Corporate Relations team as director in January 2017 and has effectively worked on a range of complex corporate sponsored research including the $20M commitment to establish the Notre Dame IBM Tech Ethics Lab in 2020. As Interim Senior Director, Josh has worked to lead the CR team to a top 3 year in production this fiscal year. Prior to Notre Dame Josh has 20 years of combined experience in pharmaceutical drug discovery and real estate development.
Reporting to Michelle as Executive Director of CFR will be Amanda Retartha, Josh Tullis, Ernestine Gardner, Lori Tinkey, and Cathy Windeatt. Please join me in congratulating Michelle, Amanda, and Josh as they take on these leadership roles.
Best,
Drew Buscareno
Phil Courington, Kelly Courington’s dad, passed away on Friday evening, May 21st. He was with his wife and three children at the time of his death and Kelly described it as peaceful.
We remember Phil as a Notre Dame alumnus, husband, father to our colleague Kelly and her twin brothers, and a person who was at peace when he learned earlier this year of his prognosis.
May the soul of Phil rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Feed My Starving Children. This is a local nonprofit that Phil was very passionate about. Over the years he led trips through his church to pack food for hundreds of children around the world.
On June 12th, a visitation will begin at 1:00 PM CST and the celebration of life service will begin at 2:00 PM CST. Services will take place at Flossmoor Community Church in Flossmoor, IL.
Thank you for your support of Kelly and her family.
-Michael Loungo
I am excited to announce that Tony Castrodale has joined the Campaign team as the Program Director, Campaign Administration and Strategy beginning June 1. Tony just graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Tony is no stranger to our Development team as he has served as a University Relations Intern since the fall of his Freshman year. During this time, he has served numerous teams across our division including Recruiting, Corporate Relations, Storytelling, Special Events, Athletics Advancement, Annual Giving and most recently Campaign Administration. This past year Tony has served as a Resident Assistant (RA) in Keenan Hall and as the Director of the hall’s signature event, The Keenan Revue.
Please join me in welcoming Tony full-time to the Development team.
Best,
Stu
Open until Monday May 31st: Director, Development Administration! If you’re ready for the next chapter in your career, and excited to build on the amazing work of Marilyn and her team, it’s time to step up! If you’d like to learn more before applying, please free to schedule a time with Tara Gilchrist.
Colleagues,
The Development Information Technology and Services team is excited though saddened to announce the retirement of Larry Helmsing. Over the past 10 years in Development, Larry has advanced our IT infrastructure and services that have moved us forward in ways that often go unnoticed. For those of us that have worked directly with Larry, we will miss such a valuable team member who lived out Notre Dame’s mission every day.
Larry’s last day will be Friday May 28th. Please contact Andrew Yocum or submit a service now ticket for anything you might have contacted Larry for in the past. We are currently reviewing candidates for replacing this position. Please join us in thanking Larry for many years of faithful service and wish him a wonderful snowy retirement.
– Andrew Yocum
If you are interested in joining us for next week’s UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet at 12:00pm at the Grotto on Thursday, May 27. 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 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!
Team,
It is with bittersweet emotions that I share the retirement of Marilyn Bassett from Notre Dame, effective July 15. While I am excited for Marilyn to begin her next chapter, I will miss her tremendous leadership as part of our team and her exceptional management of Team DC and the Development Coordinators. In her nearly ten years as a member of the UR team, Marilyn proved to be a reliable teammate – and friend – to many and will be sorely missed by all those who have worked closely with her over the years. Please join me in congratulating Marilyn on her retirement and wishing her well in her future endeavors!
Sara
Dear Colleagues,
A fully revised tax strategies brochure is now available here and may be useful in conversations with your benefactors.
This information was promoted in an email that was sent on Monday, May 17 to ~50K giving society members, FY21 donors, and entities that had requested this information previously.
Please contact Laura Walker with any questions regarding this material.
The May Matching Gift Email will send Tuesday, May 18, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since April 24, 2021, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent nearly $64K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling over $990K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Team,
I am honored and excited to announce the promotion of two of our own — Jason Scarlett and Jerry Barca — as the new Senior Regional Directors for the Central and Illinois regions, respectively.
Jason joined the Notre Dame Development team as a Regional Director in March 2010 and has steadily climbed through the ranks to become a Tier 4 Fundraiser. He is a 1992 ND grad with a BA in English and Public Policy. After six years as a logistics officer in the Navy, he earned a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2000 before joining Eli Lilly, where he held various roles in strategy, marketing, and sales leadership and management. Jason and his wife Kathryn Pilot Scarlett (a proud “Double Domer”) have two sons, William, 14, and Peter, 12. Jason is very excited to be able to continue to work with his Central Region teammates, and I have all the confidence in his ability to lead them to new levels of success.
Jerry is a 1999 ND grad with a masters degree from the esteemed Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Jerry wrote two books and produced four documentary films, including the ESPN “30 for 30” “Catholics vs. Convicts” and “Hesburgh.” His additional experience includes print journalism and work as a communications director for a New Jersey mayor. In his nearly two years as a member of the New York Metro team, Jerry has demonstrated a keen ability to build strong relationships with benefactors and teammates alike. Coupled with his passion for this work and a competitive spirit second-to-none (and despite his love for the Yankees), I believe Jerry will provide great leadership to Team IL in this next campaign and will be espousing the virtues of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza before you know it. Jerry and his wife Beth live in Granger, Ind. with their four children and two litter-trained rabbits.
Thank you to Jason and Jerry for answering the call to lead, and I hope you will all join me in congratulating them on their new roles.
Sara
Please note that our partners at Kite Realty have informed us that in the next two weeks, they are expecting to see a lot of activity in the Building A and C Loading Dock (from Napoleon to Eddy Street) area due to move out and graduation. As business is picking up, they need to make sure that Old National Bank’s drive is accessible, delivery trucks are able to access their businesses, and the parking spots are available to the correct individuals. Starting Monday, May 17, Kite Realty will be strongly enforcing the private parking signs, 45 min signs, and no parking signs. They will be towing cars parked in these areas. Please also do not park in the “island” of the circle outside the ESC offices, as this makes it difficult for delivery trucks to get in and out. Thank you in advance for complying with these requests.
Colleagues,
Please note the below invitations to the Notre Dame Wall Street & Financial Services Virtual Event were distributed earlier today. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 26th 3:30-5pm ET. Feel free to join the virtual event via the link below. Here is a list of recipients, sorted by primary solicitor:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eYtYSii5V9xBSInhepf9P38NLIGtyDRswgviJr1bwi8/edit?usp=sharing
It is my pleasure to invite you to the University’s 2021 Wall Street & Financial Services Virtual Event. Please plan to join me on Wednesday, May 26, at 3:30 PM ET for a conversation between Jim Parsons ‘96, Notre Dame Trustee, and Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi, as they discuss the economic impact of the financial markets in the current environment, the evolution of financial technology, and more.
This short program will also feature updates from several other members of the Notre Dame family, including:
In a typical year, the University hosts similar events across the country, as we meet with alumni, parents, and friends of Notre Dame working in the financial industry in cities such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. While we are very much looking forward to once again holding these events in person, the benefit of this year’s virtual event is that members of the Notre Dame family from around the globe will be able to participate.
We hope you will join us virtually on May 26 for this informative Notre Dame event, and we look forward to seeing you again in person.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Shannon Cullinan
Executive Vice President
Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of Maribeth Spittler from the University of Notre Dame effective Friday, May 14, 2021. Maribeth has decided to retire to enjoy time with family, friends, and life! Maribeth has been an integral part of Notre Dame Development for the past twelve years. Her contributions, hard work, commitment, dedication, and grace are worthy of admiration. Maribeth will be greatly missed by all. Filling her shoes will be an almost impossible task. Maribeth is a friend, and I wish her all the luck in the future. Please join me in wishing Maribeth well in this next chapter of her life!
God Bless and Go Irish!
Anita Sareen
Please join me in welcoming some new team members to the Annual Giving team:
Indi Jackson will join the team on Thursday, May 13th as an Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving on the Sorin Society team. Indi is a 2017 Notre Dame alumna and former Notre Dame student-athlete who joins us from the Fighting Irish Media team where she served as an associate producer. Her passion for storytelling is not only contagious, but will serve her well in her new fundraising role.
Abigail (Abbie) Spica will join the team on Monday, May 17 as the new Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving. Abbie is a 2017 graduate of St. Mary’s College and has worked in sales and recruitment since graduating, most recently with Northwestern Mutual. She and her fiancée will be relocating to South Bend from Grand Rapids in the coming months.
Kasey O’Connor will make a return to the Annual Giving team on Tuesday, June 1 as the new Director of Academic and Athletic Annual Giving. In this role, Kasey will oversee a team charged with raising unrestricted funds for the Law School, Mendoza, and Notre Dame Athletics, as well as the stewardship and engagement strategy for the Badin Guild, Order of St. Thomas More, O’Hara Society, and Rockne Athletics Fund. Kasey will have a particular focus on growing the revenue from and experience for the $25k and $50k levels of these societies, and will co-lead Friends of Ted and Ned with Mary Jane Anon. Kasey has served in numerous roles in both Athletics and Development, including on the Annual Giving team as a leadership annual gift officer from 2018-2019. Most recently, she served as a Regional Director on the Southwest Team.
I’d also like to congratulate the following colleagues in Annual Giving who have been promoted to new roles:
Brandon Tabor will now serve as Director, Annual Giving Programs and Operations. In this capacity, he will oversee 2 teams charged with the execution of all mass communications and solicitations, as well as a focus on growing both total donors and undergraduate alumni participation. Brandon has been a leader on the Annual Giving team for 3 years after several years on the Storytelling and Engagement team. I am thrilled for him to expand his leadership in this way.
Katie Kerby will serve as the Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving Programs. Katie and her team are charged with the growth of all programmatic efforts of annual giving outside of the giving societies, including the Notre Dame Fund, ND Loyal, Notre Dame Day, ND Listens, For Good, and Senior Legacy. Katie, a former UR intern, has served as the manager of ND Listens since 2019 where she helped shape an incredible culture that empowers students and has become one of the top student employers on campus. Additionally, Katie has been a key player in engaging students in creative ways to generate a pipeline of future undergraduate alumni donors to Notre Dame.
Lauren Dolzan will serve as the Senior Associate Director, Marketing Operations. Lauren’s team oversees the development and execution of engagement, cultivation, and stewardship vehicles including email, mail, and digital. This team also plays a critical role in the execution of Notre Dame Day, The Fight, and other crowdfunding campaigns. Lauren has served as Annual Giving’s Project Manager since 2018 where she has invented and implemented processes that guide the execution of all Annual Giving campaigns and solicitations. Additionally, Lauren has helped to oversee the vision, creation, launch, and maintenance of For Good, our new monthly giving program at Notre Dame.
Please refer to the UR Pingboard as these changes become effective for an overview of the new annual giving team structure, and let myself or any of the leaders on the team know if you have any questions. We look forward to collaborating with all of you as we close FY21 and look to FY22. -Brian Diss
Blood Drives Are Essential and So Are You!
The Foundry Apartments is hosting a blood drive on May 12, 2021, 10:30- 4:30 pm, so tell your friends! Anyone who donates will receive a $5.00 Starbucks gift card & a $5.00 Amazon gift card.
As we look forward to more opportunities for in-person collaboration, we want to remind everyone of the campus health & safety protocols that remain in place for the time being.
The UR protocol guidelines are currently being updated and we expect to be able to share the updated document within the next week but there is one protocol being lifted as of today:
We also encourage you to upload your vaccination documentation, as updated and complete information is one of the factors that the University uses to determine health and safety protocol updates. You can find more on the HERE site.
With the warmer spring weather on the way, we are all experiencing fatigue but we are all in this together and together we can make a difference and hopefully forward look at even more restrictions being lessened soon
Come join your fellow colleagues as we get our hands dirty at the Unity Gardens of South Bend. We will plan to meet at the Welcome Center located at 3701 Prast Blvd on Tuesday, May 11th at 9AM and will do a variety of projects until noon. Tools, sunscreen, gloves, and water will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. If interested, please sign up here.
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in May! We hope your year is filled with new experiences and fun!
5/1 – Ashley Baranowski
5/4 – Tashana Kenny
5/6 – Erin Thornton
5/7 – Grace Prosniewski
5/9 – Gavin McGuire
5/11 – Amy Walter
5/14 – Josh Flynt
5/15 – Kathryn Valenti
5/15 – Mary Flynt
5/18 – Ron Linczer
5/19 – Alison Dixon
5/19 – Lori Rush
5/21 – Kiran Mistry
5/22 – Andy Mason
5/22 – Stephanie Washington
5/23 – Annie Geary
5/24 – Kevin McMannis
5/26 – Kate Mueller
5/31 – Jennifer Powell
The City of South Bend will be closing Eddy Street from Angela to Napoleon on Tuesday, May 4th from 6:30am-10:30am for drainage cleaning. Please know there will be no overnight parking per the city of South Bend on Monday night. The parking garage will be accessible from the Burns and Napoleon entrances during this time.
I am excited to announce that Vahid Sadrzadeh has joined the NY Metro team as a regional director, working with benefactors in New York.
Since 2016, Vahid has worked as an award-winning anchor, reporter and storyteller at ABC57 in South Bend. He is proud to call Notre Dame home and feels called to serve this mission. Vahid is married to University Relations’ own Heather Sadrzadeh of the Alumni Association. Fun facts: Vahid is an Ironman triathlete and a four-time marathon finisher!
Please join me in welcoming Vahid to the UR team.
Thank you,
Ryan
I am excited to announce that Nadia Erickson has joined the Southwest team as regional director, working with benefactors in Southern California. She starts on Monday, May 3rd.
Nadia joins us from a long career in athletics. She previously served as the DePaul University Head Coach for Women’s Volleyball for seven years and spent the last four years focusing on helping student-athletics and their families navigate the recruiting process for intercollegiate athletics.
Nadia graduated from Penn State in 2001 with a degree in Business Marketing and received her Master’s in Sports Administration from Northwestern University in 2019. While at Penn State, Nadia played volleyball and won a National Championship.
I am thrilled to welcome Nadia to the Notre Dame family and the Southwest team. Please join me in welcoming her to the UR team!
Best,
Shelby
Have you heard the news?…..We’re moving to asceND.
What is asceND?….It’s the most comprehensive advancement and constituent engagement solution in higher ed.
Why are we asceNDing?…click on the image to learn why.
We’re very excited about this opportunity to implement a system that:
What will asceND do?
asceND will have the processes Advance Web, crmND, BEAT, and various reporting tools have and replace them. There will also be integrations with Tableau and other tools we are using to create a more seamless experience.
Look for project updates to appear in the weekly souNDoff newsletter, Tech Talk Live and Zoom product demonstrations.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to any asceNDers team member.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you the FY20 Office of Gift Planning Impact Report.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this report.
Laura Walker
The April Matching Gift Email will send Tuesday, April 27 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since January 21, 2021, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent nearly $196K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling over $2.7M. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
I write today to share the news that Mary Frank will be leaving the University of Notre Dame to return to her former vocation as a high school English teacher for the Fairfax County Public School system. Mary joined the University as a Regional Development Coordinator in the summer of 2019, alongside her fiancé Conor White, a ’21 graduate of the MBA program. Mary and Conor plan to marry in June.
Mary has been an amazing colleague who will be missed by her fundraisers as well as the entire DC team. Please join me in wishing her all the best as she moves on to the next chapter of her life. Her final day will be April 30.
God Bless and Go Irish!
Angie Dennig
The Unity Gardens of South Bend needs your help in their 7-acre garden! Come join your fellow colleagues, rain or shine, on Tuesday, April 27th from 9AM-Noon. There will be weeding, mulching, seeding, and more, with an opportunity for a tour of their space. Tools, gloves, sunscreen, and water will be provided; we just ask that you bring a mask and hands that are willing to get a little dirty! If interested, please sign up here.
Have you ever wanted to travel to Europe? Maybe visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris or sip your way along the wine trails of Bacharach, Germany? Well, now’s your chance! Beginning on Monday, April 19th and concluding on Friday, April 30th we will be walking our way from the glamorous streets of Paris to the glorious and gritty city of Berlin. All you need are some walking shoes, a step counter, and an adventurous attitude and we’ll take care of the rest! You’ll be receiving fun facts and photos along the way as well as nutrition tips and healthy recipes. Click here to sign up for a team, and if you have any questions please contact Amy Plotkin.
Colleagues,
Please welcome our newest member of the ND family, Polly Elizabeth Meyer. Polly arrived just before April Fools’ Day!
I’m happy to report that mom and Polly are healthy and well, and that her siblings at home can’t wait to meet her. Congratulations to Jesse and Erin!
-Sara
Volunteers are needed for the University’s on-campus vaccination clinic that will administer the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer) from Thursday, April 8 through Thursday, April 15 in the Compton Family Ice Area. This University-wide event is particularly important to ensure all those wish to be vaccinated have the opportunity. For all information regarding this event, please visit https://here.nd.edu/health-safety/covid-19-vaccination-information/.
Rest assured, as a volunteer, you will not be administering the vaccines. Rather, volunteers are needed to greet people when they arrive, check in individuals for their scheduled appointment, assist the vaccinators as scribes, run supplies, schedule individuals for second dose appointments, direct people and so on. Several volunteer roles require use of technology and access to the system that the Indiana Department of Health utilizes to manage appointments and registration. This system is simple to use and you will receive the necessary training on-site. Other roles require no training or use of technology.
Please feel free to sign up to volunteer here and for multiple shifts if your schedule allows. We need up to 100 volunteers each day (50 volunteers per shift) to operate the clinic.
Information confirming scheduling will be sent to you at least one day prior to your shift. Lunch or dinner will be provided depending on your scheduled shift. If you have any questions, please contact vaccine@nd.edu.
NOTE – Volunteers will also be needed for the 2nd dose clinic to be held on Thursday, April 29 through Thursday. May 6th. Volunteer requests for the second clinic will open soon.
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in April! No fooling, we’re so glad to have you on our team!
4/1 – Amy Plotkin
4/1 – Jessica Rizzo
4/1 – Steve Sollmann
4/1 – Tara Reilly
4/3 – Mike Connaughton
4/3 – Noell Stohler
4/5 – Margriet Kapluck
4/6 – Austin Gammage
4/6 – Cindy Karpovs
4/6 – Conor Montijo
4/8 – Amanda Mckee
4/9 – Bill Gangluff
4/11 – Matt Rombalski
4/12 – Joe Dietz
4/12 – Katy Orenchuk
4/15 – Amy Mason
4/18 – Dean Ernzen
4/18 – Jeff Faust
4/19 – Kristina Machalleck
4/19 – Rose Michalski
4/20 – Mark Helmke
4/22 – Darlean Vance
4/22 – Rachel Parks
4/23 – Kat Gardner
4/24 – Angie Dennig
4/27 – Katie Kerby
4/27 – Marie Labosky
4/27 – Ryan Brennan
4/27 – Sheila McMahon
4/28 – Mary Frank
4/30 – Andrew Frye
Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Pablo Martinez and his appointment as the Director of our newly formed Sorin Society Giving team. This team is charged with the growth of Sorin Society membership and revenue, as well as the marketing, stewardship, and experiences offered to the members of Notre Dame’s largest giving society.
Pablo has been a valued member of the Annual Giving team for 10 years, leading initiatives and programs including the Phone Center, reunion giving, matching gifts, and Notre Dame Day in that timeframe. Most recently, Pablo has served as an Associate Director of Development focusing on individual asks for giving society gifts, this year alone raising $380k in incremental unrestricted dollars as well as a leadership gift for financial aid. A 2011 Notre Dame graduate, Pablo got his start as a student caller in the Phone Center.
The newly formed Sorin Society team will consist of:
Conor Montijo, who continues to oversee the operations, mass solicitation, lead generation, and stewardship experience of the Sorin Society. Conor is also the primary contact for Regional Directors on Sorin Society renewal, new, and upgrade asks; Austin Gammage and Leah Corachea as Leadership Annual Giving officers focused on driving incremental unrestricted growth through individual fundraising; and Darlean Vance, Donor Experience Coordinator. Dar provides frontline customer service via email and phone for members of all giving societies.
Please reach out to any of these fine colleagues with any questions regarding the Sorin Society.
Best,
Brian
I write today to share the bittersweet news that Kaitlin Lucero will be leaving the University of Notre Dame to pursue an opportunity at Johnson & Johnson in their Regulatory Affairs division effective April 13, 2021.
As Assistant Director of Annual Giving since 2019, Kaitlin has overseen a variety of projects spanning all areas of Annual Giving—particularly giving society and fund-level renewal solicitations. Kaitlin has been an amazing teammate for all of us and we are delighted for her as he moves on to the next chapter in her story.
God Bless and Go Irish!
Brandon Tabor
I am pleased and grateful to announce that Dr. Colleen Cross will begin serving in the role of Assistant
Director of Foundation Relations starting June 1, 2020. Many of you know Colleen, as she has been with
FR since December 2018, first as a Graduate Fellow and currently as a Postdoctoral Research Associate
after earning her Ph.D. in Peace Studies and Systematic Theology from Notre Dame in Summer 2020.
Colleen has greatly supported the work of FR through her curation of over 200 funding opportunities for
faculty on our website, key benchmarking and research projects, and the development of more than a
dozen proposals to foundations. In her new role, Colleen will have her own portfolio of foundation
proposals and will support the other FR fundraisers on larger foundation proposals, as well as with
research and special projects.
I would like to thank all of you who have met with Colleen since she started in Development years ago,
and I know that Colleen is looking forward to connecting with more of our colleagues as she begins this
new position in service to the University. Please join me in congratulating Colleen on her upcoming new
role.
-Michelle Joyce
Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for this week’s UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet at 12pm at the Grotto tomorrow, Tuesday, March 30. 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 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!
Please join me in congratulating Darius and Maragret Walker on the birth of their daughter, Olivia. She was born on March 24 at 11:16am. Her brother, Mason, is very excited to have picked her name, but is not sure about sharing their parents’ attention.
Cheers and love to the Walker family!
-Shelby Carroll
This year’s Triduum services (Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday) will be held in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center instead of the Basilica to safely accommodate as many members of the campus community as possible.
Attendance to these Triduum services will be ticketed by assigned seat only. With a limited number of seats available, all tickets will be distributed to students followed by faculty and staff, as space allows.
Now that the student ticket request timeline has passed, tickets are available to faculty and staff. As space allows, faculty and staff have the opportunity to request two tickets which will allow them to be joined by a family member from their household. Please note that the two tickets will not be adjoining seats but rather be separated by a few empty seats per safety protocol.
The faculty and staff ticket request form will be open from 8 a.m. Thursday, March 25 through 5 p.m. Monday, March 29, or until capacity has been reached. This form will be available on the Campus Ministry website.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart will offer an adjusted Mass schedule and implement a reservation request system for Easter Sunday. The request form will open at 8 a.m. on March 22 and close at noon on March 24.
Visit campusministry.nd.edu/holyweek-easter for complete details.
Dear colleagues:
Ben and Naomi Moeller welcomed their baby boy into the world on Saturday, March 20th! Hugh Albert (aka “Hal”) was born at 10:18am weighing in at 4 lbs and 13 oz but very strong – he’s already at home settling in! And he is absolutely adorable! Baby and mommy are doing well. Ben will be back to work on Monday, April 12.
Please join me in congratulating the new parents!
Cindy
Please join Hesburgh Women of Impact for our upcoming virtual event, Hesburgh Women of Impact Presents: “You Are Not Alone: Rare and Neglected Disease Research at Notre Dame,” from 3:00-4:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 24. Our speakers will include Barbara Calhoun, outreach coordinator at the Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases, and Dr. Kasturi Haldar, Rev. Julius A. Nieuwland, C.S.C. Professor and Parsons-Quinn Director at the Center. The conversation will be facilitated by Notre Dame sophomore Renata Lee. This event is open to all. Please feel free to share this event with your benefactors interested in rare and neglected diseases and/or medical research at Notre Dame. You can add the Zoom session to your calendar here.
Dear Colleagues,
The Badin Guild will host a virtual Mass of Thanksgiving on Wednesday, March 17 at 4 PM ET. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. will preside at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
The live stream of this event can be viewed here and a recording will be made available to members later this week.
Special thanks to Rudy Reyes (cantor) and Aaron Wall (reader) for their assistance with this event!
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.
It is hard to believe, but it’s time to think about the conclusion of this fiscal year. By Friday, April 30, all UR staff members must submit their year-end review to their manager in the Endeavor system. Please make note of this important deadline on your calendar. If you are a manager, please remind your teams of this deadline as well.
The completion of the performance review process is critical to employee development as well as a necessary step to calibrate performance across the division and establish merit increases for next year. Thank you for your attention to this important matter!
Our UR a Force for Good March partner, Girls on the Run Michiana, has recently told us they are in urgent need of 3-4 more assistant coaches to help run after school programming in the local area. Coaches are men and women who commit to attending Girls on the Run practice sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. The season will start in two weeks and coaches are placed at local schools. All practices are conducted outdoors, with masks and socially distanced. Girls on the Run coaches do NOT have to be runners, just willing to make a difference in the lives of girls in our community. Assistant coaches help supervise and cheer on the girls as they train for their 5Ks. All interested coaches will need to fill out a coach application and complete a background check. If you’re interested in serving as a coach, please reach out to Amy Cooper Collins at amy.coopercollier@girlsontherun.org.
Every Monday afternoon, regional directors will be able to view an updated bracket for the Regional Director March Madness challenge here on the UR site. Good luck to all the teams chasing that one shining moment!
Dear UR Family,
The eighth annual Notre Dame Day returns this April 18-19, 2021! This industry-leading day of giving is our opportunity to activate the Notre Dame Family and strengthen the areas of campus that matter most to them.
On Notre Dame Day, over 800 campus causes raise money to further the work they do and a live broadcast tells amazing stories of students, professors, alumni, and friends of Notre Dame who are making an impact all over the world.
Here are a few ways you can get involved:
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask! Thank you!
Katie Kerby and Brandon Tabor
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us for the 2021 Notre Dame Endowment Update Teleconference this Thursday, March 4 at 11:00 am ET. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The call is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question and answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team.
The current list of participants for this event can be found here.
To join this event, please contact Laura Walker or register via this link.
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in March! We’re so lucky to have you on our team!
3/1 – Brooke Wenzel
3/1 – Caitlin Olivier
3/1 – Kevin Nugent
3/2 – Jeff Arnold
3/2 – Juliana Newbill
3/5 – Kirt Bjork
3/14 – Mayuri Changede
3/17 – Lana Taylor
3/18 – Deena Chamberlin
3/21 – Rosie McDowell
3/22 – Jennifer Koebel
3/23 – Linda Klaybor
3/25 – Matthew Weldy
3/30 – Chau-Ly Phan
You are invited to attend a special presentation called Compensation Explained with Scott Hershberger, Benefits and Compensation Manager on Thursday, March 4th at 12PM (EST). In this 1-hour webinar, Scott will share the University’s compensation philosophy, policy, and structure related to all categories of UR employment. He will also guide us through the tools available for understanding job postings and compensation guidelines.
A live Q&A opportunity will be part of the event, so bring your general questions! This will be a drop-in event as a lunch-and-learn, with a recording available afterward. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Kathryn Valenti.
We’re excited to share a new posting! If you love to create, inspire, plan, and deliver, check out Annual Giving’s Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving Associate Director role!
Closes: at 11:59PM on Thursday, March 4th
Focus on: Donors and benefactors excited to support the Law School and Mendoza College of Business Graduate school through a Giving Society
To learn more: reach out to Brian Diss or Tara Gilchrist
Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link, Tara’s scheduling link, or connect us by email.
Is it time to step up into a leadership role? The Senior Regional Director role is now posted!
Here is the link to review and apply: Senior Director, Regional Development.
Closes: at 11:59PM on Sunday, March 7th.
Regions: There are two openings: Midwest and Illinois.
To learn more: reach out to Sara Liebscher or Tara Gilchrist for a confidential conversation.
To share: Link for your referrals to schedule time to connect with Tara Gilchrist.
February 25 @ 4-5:00PM
White privilege has been described as an invisible package of unearned assets that is often oblivious to those who benefit the most from it. A lack of awareness of how white privilege operates within systems furthers its invisible nature that is deeply rooted within institutions and cultures. This discussion will highlight the many facets of White privilege and shed light within areas of societal structures where it exists.
March 4 @ 12-1:00PM
You are invited to attend a special presentation called Compensation Explained with Scott Hershberger, Benefits and Compensation Manager. In this 1-hour webinar, Scott will share the University’s compensation philosophy, policy, and structure related to all categories of UR employment. He will also guide us through the tools available for understanding job postings and compensation guidelines.
A live Q&A opportunity will be part of the event, so bring your general questions! This will be a drop-in event as a lunch-and-learn, with a recording available afterward. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Kathryn Valenti.
The February Matching Gift Email will send this Thursday, February 24, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since January 21, 2021, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent nearly $51K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling over $720K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Dear UR Family,
The eighth annual Notre Dame Day returns April 18-19, 2021! This industry-leading day of giving is our opportunity to activate the Notre Dame Family and strengthen the areas of campus that matter most to them.
On Notre Dame Day, over 800 campus causes raise money and compete for a share of half a million dollars in challenge funds to catapult the work they do. Additionally, a live broadcast tells amazing stories of students, professors, alumni, and friends of Notre Dame who are making an impact all over the world.
The Notre Dame Day team will follow up in the coming weeks with more information about how you can get involved.
For now, get pumped(!) and please consider sharing this story with your network.
Thank you!
– Brandon Tabor
Colleagues,
Earlier this month, the University shared the new brand standards for name badges, which are different from our current name badge layouts. Following the updated University branding, we have set a standard for University Relations badges.
We will be ordering new name badges for full-time staff to replace the current ones:
The brand standards have also been updated for Intern and Student Worker badges. The UR standard for these badges can be found in the document linked above.
If you have any questions about the process or about intern and student badges, please feel free to contact Lana Taylor.
Thanks!
Dear UR Team,
It is with a heavy heart that I announce Chuck Schnur’s retirement from Notre Dame, effective at the end of February. Chuck started at Notre Dame when development was still in its infancy and he was one of our first true fundraisers. As a tenured member of the UR team, he has spent 28 years in our fundraising office serving as a Regional Director of Development from April 1993 to January 2014 and then became a member of the Principal Giving Team. Chuck has been a part of three campaigns at Notre Dame and has been a significant leader in our fundraising efforts, collectively raising more than $350mm in total production throughout his career. Many of the professorships, EFEs, scholarships and buildings we have on campus today are a direct result of Chuck’s fundraising efforts and solid donor relationships. He was a donor-centric fundraiser and has truly been a trusted philanthropic advisor to over 300 benefactors during his tenure. Prior to coming to University Relations, Chuck was a key contributor at 3M Corporation.
Chuck and his wife, Mary, are both members of the Notre Dame Class of 1978. (Fun fact, they got married on their Commencement weekend!) Together, they have raised two children, Jenny (SMC’18) and Kevin (AL ‘20). Notably, Jenny is currently a research assistant at Notre Dame pursuing a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering.
The relationships that Chuck fostered–both internally and externally–over his tenure at Notre Dame are some of the deepest in our department and he will be sorely missed. On a personal note, I am deeply grateful to Chuck for his contributions to the recently formed Illinois Region. From its inception, he jumped right into the team and has been a leader in every sense of the word. He has constantly spent time mentoring and helping his teammates and he has exemplified collaborative fundraising at the highest level. Our team will miss him dearly–as will I–on both a personal and professional level. Chuck, you and your family will always be a part of our Notre Dame family, and for that, we are grateful.
-Jesse Meyer
Dear friends,
I am excited to announce that Lauren Brown will transition to the role of Advisor to the Vice President of UEE, effective March 1st. Lauren has been a trusted colleague for many years, beginning her career at Notre Dame in 2015. I had the privilege of working directly with Lauren when she served as a Development Associate from 2016 – 2018. Since 2018, she has served as an important leader in the Department of Special Events. Lauren has earned two degrees from Indiana University South Bend, including a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Advertising (2009) and a Master of Business Administration (2019).
Since fall 2020, Lauren has been playing a critical role in the COVID Response Unit (CRU), leading the University’s efforts in Day 4 and 7 testing. Over the next three weeks, Lauren will work closely with CRU to ensure a successful transition, with the University’s COVID response being of the utmost priority.
In all of her roles, Lauren’s raw talent, kindness, and humility are evident, inspiring, and contribute to a highly productive environment. Lauren is committed to the mission of Our Lady’s University in all that she does, and I could not be more excited for her to move into the Adviser role.
Please join me in congratulating Lauren!
In Notre Dame,
Micki
Hello,
I am thrilled and privileged to announce that Ellen Roof will be the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Arts and Letters, effective Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Ellen joins our team at an exciting and pivotal time in the evolution of the Academic Advancement profession here at Notre Dame; we are stronger with her as we prepare for Campaign 9.
Ellen came home to Notre Dame in 2016 and has held successive roles on our Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team, most recently as Director of Alumni and Parent Giving, a role which put her in the lead of the record-setting Notre Dame Day 2020. Prior to joining Development, Ellen worked in Cincinnati as a research analyst with Nielsen. As a Moreau First Year Experience Instructor, she serves the University beyond her role in University Relations. Ellen’s fundraising leadership has been noticed beyond Notre Dame and in 2020 she was recognized by EverTrue as a 40 Under 40 Fundraising Professional. I encourage you to connect with Ellen to congratulate her, and think of her as your partner in driving fundraising.
A note of profound gratitude to everyone in Development and the College of Arts and Letters who contributed so generously to a rigorous assessment and selection process; your feedback was illuminating. Special thanks to Tara and Sheri for their meaningful and thoughtful contributions to the process, and to Brian Diss for his professionalism and ability to effectively develop his team members.
In gratitude,
Michael Loungo
Colleagues,
We wanted to follow up with everyone about facemasks for the Spring semester as mentioned in last week’s message from Marie Lynn Miranda and Shannon Cullinan. The set of three face masks were mailed out on February 4th. The face masks are the same colors and patterns as the sets received in August.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu).
Start your new year off right with the newest episodes of “The Grace of Giving” podcast!
Shelby Carroll
The Grace of Giving welcomes Senior Regional Director of the Southwest Region, Shelby Carroll, to the show! In this episode we discuss leadership style, why Iowa is the greatest state in the union, and our first ever Domer Dog appearance in our Take Five segment. Thanks for being on the show Shelby, and Happy Birthday!
Michael Loungo
The Grace of Giving welcomes Senior Director of Global and Academic Advancement, Michael Loungo, to the show! In this episode we hear why we learn so much about the United States when we live abroad, why artificial intelligence will never be better than human beings in fundraising, and how a sip of whisky contains an entire history lesson! Thanks for being on the show Michael!
Fill out this form to appear as a guest. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
Greetings University Relations family,
A huge thanks to everyone who attended our Discussion Group of 13th Documentary and Celebration of the 13th Amendment.
One of our University Relations values is “Feedback is a gift” and it is in that spirit that we encourage you to complete this very brief 4 question survey that will provide us with valuable feedback as we continue on our DEIU journey together.
With gratitude,
DEIU Task Force Co-Chairs
George West, James Riley, & Shelby Nerissa Carroll
DEIU Task Force Committee Chairs
Mike Brown, Communications & Impact
Shaheen Goldrick, Genuine Education & Engagement
Kathryn Valenti, Internal Equity
Colleagues,
Please keep Meghan Walsh and her family in your thoughts and prayers as her mother-in-law, Pat Walsh, passed away peacefully last weekend due to complications from COVID. She had a difficult time since being admitted to the hospital in December. When the doctors told her there was nothing more they could do, she decided to go into hospice. That change allowed local family members to visit with her in person (2 at a time). For Meghan, being able to say good-bye was such a gift. Pat was a wonderful woman whose family, faith and friends meant the world to her. She will be missed.
Meghan and her family have been so thankful for the wonderful (truly above and beyond!) care she received during all of this. Meghan is grateful as well for the prayers and support she has received from her Notre Dame family during this difficult time.
Pat’s obituary can be found here: https://memorials.countrysidefuneralhomes.com/patricia-walsh/4515540/
-Cindy Karpovs
Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions I share officially what many of you have likely already heard—Dan Santucci will be leaving us at the end of the fiscal year to begin the next phase of his career, assuming the role of President at his alma mater, St. Patrick High School, an all-boy, Christian Brothers Catholic School on the northwest side of Chicago. This is a tremendous opportunity for Dan, and I am sincerely excited for him and the young boys for whom he will be a role model. That said, he will be sorely missed at Notre Dame as he has been a tremendous fundraiser, teammate, partner, and friend to so many in Development and at the University at-large.
In his new job, Dan will report directly to the Board of Trustees and will oversee all functions of the school including the Academy, Institutional Advancement, Admissions, Athletics, and daily operations. Please join me in congratulating Dan and celebrate him for the impact he has had during his time at Notre Dame.
Statement from Dan:
It is a bittersweet moment in my career to announce that I will be leaving Notre Dame at the end of this fiscal year. I can’t put into words how much I have enjoyed every minute of my time here. I have learned so much and grown in my professional life as well as in my personal life. I am forever grateful for all that Notre Dame has done for me and my family. The hardest thing to leave will be all of you, my colleagues and friends. Thanks so much for your unwavering support over the years.
In the end, I truly believe I was called away to help boys become young men. I am honored and blessed to have the opportunity to become the next President of my alma mater. Although I will miss everything about Notre Dame, I am excited to advance my career and begin this next chapter for my family.
-Sara Liebscher
Come join our team and walk with us! This month we’ll be highlighting the wonderful efforts of St. Margaret’s House whose mission it is to improve the lives of women and children by providing individual attention to their immediate needs, breaking the bonds of isolation and helping them acquire skills to better their lives.
Starting on Sunday, February 14th they will be having a Virtual Winter Walk to raise money for the women and children they serve. The cost is free to register but if you’d like to make a donation you are of course welcome. Use the link above to join the ND Development team, and let’s lace up our sneakers together for a great cause! If you are interested in other ways to volunteer check out their website here!
On Tuesday, February 16, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET, the Rockne Athletics Fund will be hosting a casual student-athlete networking event for our premier level members (ADC | JHC). A second evite was sent out on 1/28 from Shannon Longo, with an RSVP deadline of 2/12. Fundraisers will be notified if their benefactor signs up, we hope you will encourage them to attend. If you should have any questions, please contact William Mitchell or Shannon Longo.
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in February! We hope you feel loved and valued on your birthday and every day of the year!
2/2 – Kim Biagini
2/3 – Shelby Carroll
2/4 – Sara Munoz
2/10 – Jessica Reasons
2/12 – Aaron Wall
2/12 – Al Bucci
2/13 – Christa LeeVan
2/14 – Rich Naponelli
2/15 – Tony Roberts
2/16 – Larry Helmsing
2/16 – Matt Abernathy
2/20 – Danielle Knight
2/20 – Jacqueline Thomas
2/20 – Riley Koval
2/22 – Kristen White
2/23 – Heather Moriconi
2/24 – Shannon Longo
2/25 – Kathy Wadolowski
2/27 – Amy Schell
2/29 – Bill Kempf
Colleagues,
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is in need of volunteers to assist at the following events in St. Joseph County:
If you are able to assist on any of the above dates, please contact Allison Schoenfeld at aschoenfeld@feedindiana.org.
Gift Management will be sending approximately 19,000 year-end tax letters to donor households via email (16,400) or by US mail (2,600 – for those donors without an email address) on Wednesday, January 27th through Friday, January 29th.
Our intent is to send letters to donors who have specifically made this request, donors through UND’s payroll deduction, recurring online donors and donors who did not receive a letter in 2020. Our cumulative year end letter simply states the total amount of legal gifts and provides the proper tax code language. This letter proactively provides tax information to our donors as well as one more thank you!
Please feel free to reach out to Stacy Koebel or Melissa Medina if you have any questions.
Congratulations to the former Julie Burnett who married her longtime love Jay Seniff on Sunday, January 24th. Julie and Jay tied the knot at their home surrounded by Julie and Jay’s children and grandchild. It was a beautiful intimate ceremony and Julie looked radiant.
Please join the entire Advancement Services team in sending love and luck to the happy couple.
It is with broken hearts that we share that our Margot passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening. She fought long and hard during her seven weeks in the NICU and three at home, and we were blessed to have the time that we did. We are hurting, but are so grateful for all the love and support we’ve received. Knowing that she’s in Mary’s arms brings us comfort.
A Catholic service will take place on Monday, February 1st at Saint Pius X in Granger at 10:30 am, with visitation at 9:30. Please follow COVID social distancing guidelines, but we are accepting hugs for those comfortable with giving one.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Margot’s memory to the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, NICU Project (choose from the dropdown), https://www.sjmedgiving.com/donate.
Thank you for all the love and prayers,
Jess, Mike, and Michael Witous
The January Matching Gift Email will be sent this Tuesday, January 25, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since October 1, 2020, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent nearly $1.5M in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling $3.9M. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
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
New Zoom Recordings Retention Plan Begins 1-18-21
OIT Zoom administrators will be implementing a new Zoom recordings retention plan on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Beginning on this date, any recording more than 365 days old stored in the Zoom cloud (zoom.nd.edu) will be deleted. This is an ongoing process and each day, any recording over 365 days old will also be deleted. Any recordings that need to be saved must be manually moved to Panopto before the scheduled deletion date in order to retain them. Instructions for moving recordings to Panopto are available in this knowledge article. Local recordings will not be affected.
Two New Features in Google Sheets
Google has added two new features in Sheets. These features will help you prepare and analyze data more easily.
Cleanup suggestions: Helps to ensure your data is accurate by identifying and suggesting fixes for common data errors.
Column stats: Provides automated insights about the values within a column so you can identify outliers and quickly get a sense of what your data looks like.
Additional details are available in this Google Workspace Updates article.
Using a Group for Sharing in Qualtrics
The best way to share the items you create for your Qualtrics Form is through a Group.
Survey items such as emails, end of survey messages, error messages, files, images and contact lists can be shared when you create them within the Group. You can also share surveys with a Group, but the Group must be owned by an individual.
To create a Group, or manage your Group’s membership, contact the OIT Help Desk. For a new Group, provide the name for your Group, or to add/remove names from the initial membership list, provide the full name and email of each individual.
More information about a Group in Qualtrics is available in this knowledge article.
New Time-Out for Tech Sessions Begin
Do you need a convenient and easy way to keep up with changing technology? If so, check out OIT’s Time-Out for Tech sessions this spring. Each of these 30-minute Zoom sessions focuses on a topic about an application or IT service you may use or want to learn more about. They are packed with great information, how tos and best practice tips to help build your skills.
Find out more about these new Time-Out for Tech sessions this spring in this OIT news article.
Events have been added to the DEIU Calendar, no signup required.
The new DEIU Resource Center website is available for early viewing. It is the home for all the information and programming created and coordinated by over 100 colleagues as we seek to build a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and united University Relations community. You will find our house rules, the calendar of upcoming events, the opportunity to share your “why,” and so much more. Please come along with us on the journey of learning and growing!
Want to share your DEIU story? We want to lift up your voice! Maybe it’s your “why,” your reason for being in this fight. Maybe it’s your own experience facing discrimination on campus or in the community. Provide a few details below and we’ll follow up with you to discuss the safest, most comfortable way to approach sharing your message with the broader UR team. Share your story HERE!
Please click here to give your feedback about our efforts related to DEIU. This feedback is completely anonymous!
If you had trouble using the UR Walks Sign-Up Form, please use this updated link:
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/
On Tuesday, February 16, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET, the Rockne Athletics Fund will be hosting a casual student-athlete networking event for our premier level members (ADC | JHC). An email was sent out on 1/12 from Shannon Longo, with an RSVP deadline of 2/12. Fundraisers will be notified if their benefactor signs up. If you should have any questions, please contact William Mitchell or Shannon Longo.
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in January! We hope you have a wonderful start to the new year!
1/1 – Stacy Koebel
1/3 – Eileen Gieselman
1/6 – Dylan Reed
1/7 – Drew Buscareno
1/7 – Rich Allocco
1/11 – Colleen Bailey-Knapke
1/11 – Stu Fortener
1/12 – Grace Morrison
1/12 – James Riley
1/13 – Laura Walker
1/17 – Anne Overly
1/19 – Jeff Fersch
1/19 – Jay McAllister
1/23 – Heather Christophersen
1/24 – Melissa Lechlitner
1/24 – Suzanne DeGuilio
1/25 – Kelly Courington
1/25 – Lou Nanni
1/26 – Chris Baguer
1/26 – Joanne Norell
1/29 – Chris Palmquist
1/30 – Geoff Stookey
1/31 – Bryan Reaume
Josh and Mary Flynt are excited to introduce the UR team to Norah Marie Flynt! She arrived on Tuesday, December 22 at 10:34 pm and was home in time for her first Christmas. Everyone is healthy and doing well.
Norah is named after two of her great-grandmothers. Mary’s paternal grandmother, Noreen, was baptized Norah Mary O’Brien in Ireland, and changed her name to Noreen when she immigrated to the U.S. in 1950. Josh’s paternal grandmother’s name was Honor Marie Flynt — Honor being a derivative of the name Norah. While Honor passed away years ago, we are hoping the pandemic eases enough for our Norah to meet her great-grandma Noreen in the coming months.
We are so grateful for the prayers and support of so many of our colleagues and friends on the UR team as we begin life as a family of 3.
-Josh & Mary
We all know what we can and should be doing to be healthy and well, but sometimes knowing and doing are two different things. That is why joining together in community to accomplish goals helps not only individuals to be successful but also the greater team! So for the New Year, UR is rolling out the 21 for 21 Fitness Campaign! Beginning on Monday, January 11th, and going through the end of the month to Sunday, January 31st, we will offer free workouts, activities, and wellness tips to help all of us start the New Year off on the right foot. If you’re interested in receiving these communications, please indicate so here!
The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” is out today featuring Gift Management Coordinator Sara Munoz, Development Coordinator Marcia Hittner, and Alumni Education Programs Director Mary Scott discussing their unique cultural and religious traditions during this most wonderful time of the year. Give it a listen, and happy holidays!
Please join us TODAY for our first DEIU Community Spotlight Discussion. This session will feature the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County’s CEO, Jacqueline Kronk, and COO, Duane Wilson.
Wed Dec 16, 2020 4pm – 5pm
Want to share your DEIU story? We want to lift up your voice! Maybe it’s your “why,” your reason for being in this fight. Maybe it’s your own experience facing discrimination on campus or in the community. Provide a few details below and we’ll follow up with you to discuss the safest, most comfortable way to approach sharing your message with the broader UR team. Share your story HERE!
Please join us in tuning in for THE FIGHT for the Notre Dame Student-Athlete, a live broadcast event on December 15, 2020 from 6:42 PM ET – Midnight ET. We will share more than 50 stories of student-athletes, coaches, Monogram winners, and celebrate the triumphs of the Fighting Irish this year on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, all while raising money for the Rockne Athletics Fund. You can tune in at go.nd.edu/thefight. You can also view the broadcast guide here.
We all know what we can and should be doing to be healthy and well but sometimes knowing and doing are two different things. That is why joining together in community to accomplish goals helps not only the individuals to be successful but also the greater team! So for the New Year UR is rolling out a 21 for 21 Fitness Campaign! Beginning on Monday, January 11th and going through the end of the month to Sunday, January 31st we will offer workouts, activities and tips to help all of us start the New Year off on the right foot. In order to create a plan that is for you we want to know what your fitness and wellness goals are for 2021. Please let us know in this simple survey what your resolutions and aspirations are!
All are welcome to a DEIU Virtual Event focus on a community spotlight. This session will feature the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County’s CEO, Jacqueline Kronk, and COO, Duane Wilson.
Wed. Dec. 16, 2020 4pm – 5pm
12/11 – Episode 3
12/18 – Episode 4
The December Matching Gift Email will send this Tuesday, December 8 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since November 14, 2020, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent over $156K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling $480K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Included in your planning for the upcoming holiday break, please ensure that your department’s requests for pre-break payments are forwarded timely for processing. During this high volume time, we ask that all requests for vendor payments, employee reimbursements, etc. be forwarded as soon as possible.
We will make every effort to generate pre-break payments for all requests received by A/P on or before Tuesday, December 15. Requests for payment received after that time may not be processed until after break as our efforts will be focused on those received by the deadline. Please allow additional time for us to process requests for international payees due to potential tax or other compliance issues that may arise.
Please make faculty, staff, or others who submit payment requests for your area, aware of this timing. Also, please consider using your Procurement Card for eligible, small dollar transactions.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your requests during this time, please contact me. If you have any emergency payment situations that may arise over this year’s extended time-off, please notify us at acctpay@nd.edu which will be monitored over break.
Happy Holidays!
Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager
Dear Colleagues,
Please review the year-end memo 2020 Year End Memo for important deadlines, instructions for wire/stock gifts, staffing coverage, and other relevant information associated with year-end operations.
Gift and Data Management looks forward to closing out strong with you in 2020!
– Amy Schell
Hello everyone, and good afternoon.
Please join me in welcoming Graham Jay McAllister into the world. He was born yesterday at 6lb 13oz, and is 19.75 inches long! Graham and Lindsey are both doing well.
Thanks,
Michael Loungo
Please join me in offering sympathy to our dear colleague, Mary Bueno, for the loss of her mother, Patricia DeClercq, on Tuesday, November 24.
The obituary can be found here:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southbendtribune/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-e-declercq&pid=197176695&fhid=7050
The family held private services this past week.
Eternal rest grant her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Best,
Brian Diss
DEI & (YO)U
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in December! You are a gift to our team!
12/2 – Kristin Schoenfeld
12/3 – Megan Macri
12/3 – Tom Cummings
12/4 – Mark Welch
12/4 – Tim Willis
12/5 – Hugo Manriquez Diaz
12/5 – Steve Nekic
12/6 – Pablo Martinez
12/6 – Wieslaw Kosidlak
12/7 – Curtis Claypool
12/8 – Devon Aragona
12/8 – Karen Deak
12/8 – Kristin Trosper
12/12 – Dolly Duffy
12/13 – Rudy Reyes
12/15 – Jennifer McGuire
12/16 – Jerry Barca
12/18 – Kim Borza
12/18 – Mike Schultz
12/20 – Lea Barthuly
12/22 – Pam Mullin
12/23 – Andrew Fiedler
12/23 – Ben Moeller
12/29 – Ken Heckel
12/29 – Luke Conway
12/30 – Sherita Jackson
Congratulations to Jess Rizzo ’07 and her husband Cody ’06, who welcomed a newborn baby girl on November 19th, Kyle Olivia Rizzo, weighing 6lbs and measuring 19 inches, despite being 4 weeks early!
Jess was unexpectedly admitted to the hospital earlier in November, and was kept and monitored in the hospital for a week before being induced on the 19th. She was originally scheduled to be induced on December 20th! Despite being early, Kyle is healthy and strong. Jess, Cody, Kyle, and their other daughter Ryan are all home and healthy.
It is with mixed emotions that I write to share that after 9 1/2 years as a member of our development team, Nathan Utz will be leaving Notre Dame to assume the position of Vice President for Industry Partnerships at Purdue University effective December 14, 2020. Special thanks to Nathan for his tireless efforts as the inaugural academic advancement director in the College of Engineering, and for his 4 1/2 years as the senior director of corporate relations. Under Nathan’s leadership, corporate relations has had several record years of production. Please join me in thanking Nathan for his service and congratulating him on his new role as a Boilermaker.
I would also like to announce that Josh Tullis has accepted the role of Interim Senior Director of Corporate Relations. Josh has been an integral member of our corporate relations team for the past four years, and led our pioneering efforts to establish the Notre Dame – IBM Tech Ethics Lab with an historic grant of $20M from IBM in 2020. He earned his BS from ND in 1996 and his Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from ND in 1999. Special thanks to Josh for taking on this important role.
-Drew Buscareno
Alumni Association Colleagues,
We invite you to review and participate in the all-UR initiatives listed below that were originally announced via Development’s souNDoff weekly newsletter. We will strive to ensure the entirety of UR receives these updates in a timely fashion. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
DEI & (YO)U
Thank you to the 140+ people who attended our first DEIU Media Resource Group Discussion event, “I’m Still Here”. If you haven’t already, please complete this very brief 5 question survey that will provide us with valuable feedback as we continue on our DEIU journey together.
You can now track all UR DEIU events and initiatives with our new DEIU Calendar.
Even though the Klau Center’s lecture series, Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary, has concluded, our conversation around this important topic will continue. We will now turn to Nikole Hannah-Jones ’98 1619 Project where you may listen to a podcast or read the transcript. The discussion will then take place on select Fridays from 1:55-2:25p.m. The schedule is below and please contact Sharon Rankert for the calendar invite and Zoom link. Thank you to everyone who joined previously, and we look forward to seeing many new and returning faces.
11/20 – Episode 1
12/4 – Episode 2
12/11 – Episode 3
12/18 – Episode 4
1/8 – Episode 5, part 1
1/15 – Episode 5, part 2
If you’re interested in being a part of a DEIU Task Force committee, please click here and identify which committee you would like to serve on.
Also, please click here to give your feedback about our efforts related to DEIU – this feedback is completely anonymous!
Free UR Yoga Classes
Sign up now for free virtual yoga! South Bend’s own Caitlin Hubbard, owner of Bend Yoga, will be leading a series of classes for UR employees. The emphasis will be on stress relief and yoga basics so this class is for everyone! There are a limited number of spots available for in-studio access and these will be available first come first serve. Whether you plan to come in person or join virtually, sign up now and reserve your spot!
Share Your FavURite Thanksgiving Recipes!
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, we know that this holiday season will be different for all of us. Many of us will be unable to gather with extended family in the way we are accustomed to, and many of our holiday gatherings and traditions are on-hold this year. But we know that even in this challenging time, there is so much to be thankful for, including our wonderful UR colleagues! In this spirit, we invite you to share your favorite Thanksgiving recipes with the wider team. Appetizers, side dishes, entrees, and desserts, we want to hear them all! Just fill them in the FavURite Thanksgiving Recipes. And if you end up cooking one of these yummy dishes, snap a picture and send it to one of the IE Committee to share!
UR a Force for Good – REAL Services
For the month of November, we are partnering with REAL Services, whose mission is to forge a community in which older individuals are empowered to maintain their independence and find meaning and satisfaction throughout their lives. There are a variety of ways you AND your family can become involved!
1) Elves for Elders– This is a holiday gift card program for the seniors in our community. Each gift card is $50 and will support 1 senior. If you are interested in sponsoring a senior or even a portion of a gift card please indicate so here. You will be matched with an individual senior and their gift card preference at the end of the month. You can mail your gift card to REAL Services or drop it off with Grace/Amy on Friday, December 4 at ESC from 12-1pm.
2) Letters & Cards from UR- Consider writing a note of encouragement or having your children draw pictures or make homemade cards for those who are a part of the Meals on Wheels program. There is no limit on the number of cards/letters we can use so get creative and have fun with it! Please have all cards/letters unsealed. You can drop your cards/letters off at ESC in a letterbox at the front desk. If you don’t wish to enter the building, we will also have a drop off day in the ESC circle on Friday, November 20 from 12-1PM.
If you have questions on any of these wonderful opportunities, please reach out to Amy Plotkin or Grace Prosniewski. And thank you in advance UR!
The November matching gift email will be sent on Tuesday, November 17 to this list of assigned entities. This list includes entities who have made a gift since October 10, 2020, and as of today have not yet matched their gift.
Starting with this email, we are testing an incentive for benefactors to submit their claim forms through a Notre Dame chocolate promotion. Benefactors who submit a claim form to match their gift will receive this exclusive Notre Dame vintage monogram chocolate made by the South Bend Chocolate Company.
Please note:
1) The first tab “November MG Email” includes entities that will receive an email from me tomorrow, November 17. The gifts on this tab represent $173K in potential matches.
2) The second tab, “November Email Exclude”, represents entities that are in fund and giving society renewal populations. I have excluded these entities from the November matching gift email as they are receiving increased communications at this time to renew their gifts. Please feel free to reach out to these entities individually. The gifts on this tab represent over $223K in potential matches.
3) The third tab, “Fundraiser Outreach”, includes entities who have made gifts >$25K who we have routinely exclude from these emails but may still be eligible for a match of their gifts.
Please contact Laura Walker with questions regarding this information.
A fighting Irish is born! Margot Ann Witous was born November 12th, at 4lb15oz and 15.5 inches long. She had been giving her parents a scare since July, when medical observations started telling them that there was a 92% chance she was not going to survive long after birth. She has since proven to be a part of the 8%, currently residing in the NICU until she’s strong enough to head home.
Jess and Mike want to thank everyone who has expressed concern, prayers and relief throughout this time. Big brother Michael is proud and ready to welcome her to the family, as are we.
UR Team,
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, we know that this holiday season will be different for all of us. Many of us will be unable to gather with extended family in the way we are accustomed to, and many of our holiday gatherings and traditions are on-hold this year. But we know that even in this challenging time, there is so much to be thankful for, including our wonderful UR colleagues!
In this spirit, we invite you to share your favorite Thanksgiving recipes with the wider team. Appetizers, side dishes, entrees, and desserts, we want to hear them all!
And if you end up cooking one of these yummy dishes, snap a picture and send it to one of the IE Committee to share!
Wishing you and your family a safe, joyful Thanksgiving and holiday season.
-IE Committee
Dear Colleagues,
A fully revised IRA Charitable Rollover brochure, incorporating recent changes from both the SECURE and CARES Acts, is now available here and may be useful in your year-end conversations with your benefactors.
This information will be promoted in an email that will send on Sunday, November 15 to ~23K entities that are 70 1/2 years of age or older or graduated in the class of 1972.
Please contact Laura Walker with any questions regarding this material.
I am thrilled to share with you that Austin Gammage and his wife, Katrina, welcomed their son Oakley Bernard Gammage into the world on Monday, November 9th! Oakley weighed in at 8lbs 10 oz, 21.5 inches! Oakley, mom, dad, and his big sister Kyra are doing well!
Please join me in congratulating the Gammage family on their newest addition!
-Ashley Gerard
Last month, the University announced six additional paid holiday days for the upcoming holiday season. Two of those six holidays are scheduled pay dates. Please know that the scheduled pay dates will not change as a result of these six additional holidays. Specifically, the following two holidays recently added will remain pay dates as originally scheduled:
For more details on the year end pay dates and for changes to Personnel Actions and/or time reporting deadlines, visit the Payroll website. Further information will be announced as we approach the holidays, including communications for Ultra Time Supervisors on time reporting over the extended holiday period.
Colleagues,
It is with excitement, pride, sadness, and gratitude that I share that Lindahl Chase will be transitioning from her role at Notre Dame to become the Director of Development for the Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County. The Boys and Girls Club has long been a personal passion for Lindahl, and I know the Club as well as so many young children in this community will benefit greatly from having Lindahl as a part of that team.
Lindahl joined the Annual Giving team in 2013, with increasing roles and responsibilities over the past 7 years. She is the consummate team player and will be missed by the entire Annual Giving team as a colleague, but cherished for many years to come as a friend.
Lindahl’s last day will be Thursday, November 12. Please join me in congratulating Lindahl in her new role, and thanking her for all of her contributions to Notre Dame and our students.
With Lindahl’s departure, please contact me or any member of the Annual Giving team if you have questions on outstanding projects you were working on with Lindahl.
Brian
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in November! We’re so thankful you’re on our team!
11/2 – Ling Sun
11/4 – Tom Molnar
11/7 – Mike Sullivan
11/8 – Michelle Joyce
11/10 – Ernestine Gardner
11/12 – RaeLee Rea
11/13 – Sean Sharpe
11/14 – Shannon Forry
11/17 – Sara Liebscher
11/19 – Adam Ball
11/23 – Debra de St. Jean
11/23 – Jennifer Odell
11/29 – Casey Gelchion
11/30 – Angel Hess
We are pleased to post for applications the position of AAD for the College of Arts and Letters.
See posting here: Academic Advancement Director: College of Arts & Letters
We are grateful for your referral of this posting and the position description to candidates you believe are capable of fulfilling these expectations.
As the primary engine of fundraising for the College of Arts and Letters, the individual we hire for this role will be expected to:
As a longstanding, core role on the Academic Advancement team, this individual will drive philanthropy to advance the ambitions of the College of Arts and Letters and its dean, Sarah Mustillo.
Any inquiries, please contact me directly at x7712, or by email at mloungo@nd.edu
Thank you for your consideration,
Michael Loungo
Hello again and good morning.
Our colleague Maria Di Pasquale has accepted the position of Associate Director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. She will begin her transition into this new role in November.
Maria graduated cum laude from Notre Dame with degrees in art history and English and earned an M.A. in art history from Williams College and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. Her dissertation examined the work of Catholic painters who were members of the avant garde in late 19th-century France.
Following a career in higher education and the private sector, Maria returned to her undergraduate alma mater in 2011 as the inaugural academic advancement director for the College of Arts and Letters. Perhaps inspired by the painters she explored in her dissertation, Maria came to define the academic advancement profession with aplomb and consistently pushed boundaries with new and experimental ideas.
Maria’s contributions are broad and deep, and because of her work, our strength as a university has increased. In serving simultaneously the College of Arts and Letters and Development, she best served Notre Dame. Thanks to Maria, we have an academic advancement profession that helps fuel the growth of our University and challenges its practitioners to personal distinction.
We’ll remember Maria for many things. At this time, we congratulate her for taking on this new challenge, and give thanks that she remains here at Notre Dame.
-Michael Loungo
The Notre Dame Day broadcast will be live from campus on October 26, 2020 from 6:42pm – 12:11am ET and October 27, 2020 from 6:42pm – 12:11am ET. You can view the broadcast guide here.
Colleagues,
Please keep Lori Tinkey and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Lori’s father, Chester Ehrman, passed away October 14th.
Lori shared the following reflections on her father:
“He was a real people person who would just enjoy others to know about him. Dad loved Notre Dame from the minute of my connection with the University. He respected that this “very fine” institution (“very fine” was his way of denoting “of the highest caliber”) is firmly rooted in faith. A brilliant man with a superior intellect, he felt Notre Dame’s work in the research sphere contributed well to the world’s knowledge advancement. He was super proud to be a Notre Dame Dad and loved wearing the sweatshirt to prove it. Whether in Naples, FL, St. Joseph, MI, or Bay Head, NJ, he sported a Notre Dame cap that started many enjoyable conversations with alumni, friends, and families.”
Chester’s obituary can be read here.
On behalf of her Notre Dame family, we wish Lori comfort and peace during this time of grief.
Please feel free to share the recording of Hesburgh Women of Impact’s first virtual event, “The Coronavirus and Navigating Financial Uncertainty,” with those in your portfolio interested in planned giving, especially women. You can also view Jessica Brice’s slides here.
Come join your fellow UR colleagues on Thursday, October 29th from 4-6pm for some good “old-fashioned” trick or treating! You will have the option to sign up as a “trick or treater” or as a “home passing out candy”. We will collect home addresses and then create neighborhood maps for you to use. We ask that you wear masks and adhere to campus policies for social distancing, and above all else have fun, UR! If you have any questions please contact Amy Plotkin or James Riley.
The October Matching Gift Email will send this Tuesday, October 13 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since July 1, 2020, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. Every quarter we pull back the previous three months of gifts so this will serve as a reminder to many of these entities to request the match for their gift. These gifts represent over $344K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling over $429K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
University Enterprises and Events is hosting Sunset Yoga for all faculty and staff this Wednesday, October 14! Yoga extraordinaire Mindi Dugard will lead us through an hour of yoga with live music provided by the talented Bela Nanni on vocals and James Riley on percussion. Yoga is free of charge and open to the first 200 faculty and staff members that register. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Masks are required upon entry.
UHS and HR are again asking for volunteers to assist during the flu blitz clinic. Rest assured, they are not asking staff to administer the vaccines. Rather, volunteers are needed to greet people when they arrive, to check their scheduled appointment, to facilitate signing consent forms, to swipe IDs, to run supplies, to direct people and so on. With the need for physical distancing during this event, there is simply a need for more people to help with the steps necessary to get our students, faculty, and staff through the process as safely and efficiently as possible.
Staff can sign up to volunteer here. We need 15 volunteers on a variety of shifts (3 hours) throughout the day.
Directions are on the signup form and are:
Volunteers will receive an email on Monday, Oct. 12th with more information. Any volunteer questions can be directed to Kathy Brannock at kbrannoc@nd.edu.
Please note that if any volunteers want their flu vaccine during their volunteer shift, they will be able to receive it at that time.
The Flu Blitz is particularly important during this time. As you may know, the University is requiring all students and strongly encourages all faculty and staff to receive the vaccine this year. For all information regarding this event, please visit HERE.
To better support NDIGI’s goals of promoting research and thought leadership, educating and training students, and convening stakeholders, the Institute’s leadership has been updated as follows. For all questions related to NDIGI, please contact Natalie Sargent (AAD, Mendoza College of Business):
Faculty Director: Colin Jones, associate teaching professor of finance, will serve in this role, where he will be responsible for developing and directing the Institute’s academic curriculum and student programs, coordinating faculty participation in the Institute’s programs, and representing NDIGI at selected Wall Street events and industry forums.
Colin teaches Applied Investment Management (AIM) and Advanced Investment Strategies. Recipient of several significant teaching awards, he is the coauthor of the digital introductory textbook “A Living Introduction to Finance,” a real-time learning platform that saves students money on textbooks while improving the efficacy of introductory courses.
Managing Director: Erin Bellissimo, NDIGI managing director since 2018, is continuing to serve in this role and is responsible for setting the Institute’s strategic priorities and managing its operations in collaboration with the faculty and research directors. This includes developing and directing curriculum and programs, mentoring students, supporting faculty research, and building and facilitating relationships among the Institute’s key constituents.
Research Director: This is a new position. Professor of finance Shane Corwin, who previously served as NDIGI faculty director, will serve in this new role of research director. Shane will be responsible for leading the Institute’s research efforts and serving as a conduit for academic investing-related research to be shared with NDIGI stakeholders and the practitioner community.
Our October charity of the month is the Ronald McDonald House of South Bend. We will be partnering with them in a couple different ways and the first we’d like to highlight is participating in their Chef for a Day Program. We have 5 dates in October we’ve committed to providing dinner for, and for each of those meals we are looking for 6-7 volunteers. Those dates are October 11th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, and 25th. To volunteer or for more information please sign up here. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Grace Prosniewski or Amy Plotkin.
Happy Birthday to all our colleagues celebrating their special days in October! We hope you have a scary good year!
10/3 – Brandon Tabor
10/3 – Jesse Meyer
10/4 – David Chaudoir
10/4 – Ellen Roof
10/5 – Sheri Egendoerfer
10/6 – Ruben de Jesus Medina
10/8 – Maureen Dunkley
10/10 – T.J. Pillari
10/11 – Ashley Gerard
10/11 – Tom Scrace
10/12 – Chris De Trempe
10/12 – Katie Eckrich
10/13 – Julie Burnett
10/13 – Mary Fisher
10/15 – Jim Gosz
10/16 – Angeline Johnson
10/17 – Katherine Cinninger
10/19 – Allison Slabaugh
10/20 – Brad Goff
10/21 – Darius Walker
10/24 – Andrew Yocum
10/24 – Heather McClain
10/25 – Sujatha Rajkumar
10/27 – Leah Corachea
10/27 – Mary Jane Anon
10/28 – Anne Wieber
10/30 – George Duke
10/30 – Kasey O’Connor
10/31 – Jason Scarlett
Today our team deployed Development’s new giving.nd.edu website. This website plays host to valuable and relevant content about giving priorities, giving societies, ways to give to Notre Dame, Department contact information, and other popular content, such as information about the Football Ticket Lottery.
Furthermore, the new giving.nd.edu allows donors to make online gifts through our new online giving experience—a department-wide project three years in the making. This new online giving tool is powered by Hivebrite, a Paris-based company we’ve partnered with to build a best-in-class online giving experience. We hope you and our benefactors enjoy!
With Love,
Brandon Tabor
Industry Insights is a new virtual engagement platform dedicated to connecting and informing the Notre Dame family in the midst of our turbulent times. Through a series of live-streamed interviews, Industry Insights seeks to convene Notre Dame alumni, parents, and friends with members of our community who have distinguished themselves in their fields and have key roles to play in defining our “new normal.” Facilitated by University leaders, these conversations feature experts hailing from sectors across society, reflecting the reality that no industry will emerge from the current challenges unchanged nor, fortunately, unshaped by Notre Dame values.
Join us live tonight, September 28 at 7 PM ET to hear from Paul Ryan, the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff for President Barack Obama and current professor of the practice of public policy at the Keough School of Global Affairs. They will be sitting down with Scott Appleby, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, to discuss the current confluence of historic crises and their ramifications for the public sector.
You can tune in at: industryinsights.nd.edu
Similar to the call to campus to assist with student move out last spring, there is an opportunity to help with next week’s Flu Blitz.
UHS and HR are asking for volunteers to assist during the clinic. Rest assured, staff are not being asked to administer the vaccines. Rather, volunteers are needed to greet people when they arrive, to check their scheduled appointment, to facilitate signing consent forms, to swipe IDs, to run supplies, to direct people and so on. With the need for physical distancing during this event, there is simply a need for more people to help with the steps necessary to get students, faculty, and staff through the process as safely and efficiently as possible.
Staff can sign up to volunteer here.
Each day, we need nearly 20 volunteers every hour, 9:30 am – 8:00 pm.
There is a separate tab for each day – September 29, September 30 and October 1st. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts if your schedule allows.
Directions are on the signup form and are:
Volunteers will receive an email on Monday, Sept. 28th with more information. Any volunteer questions can be directed to Kathy Brannock at kbrannoc@nd.edu.
Finally, please know we will likely have a second Flu Blitz later in October at which time we will share a second request for volunteers as well.
The Flu Blitz is particularly important during this time. As you may know, the University is requiring all students and strongly encouraging all faculty and staff to receive the vaccine this year. For all information regarding this event, please visit HERE.
The September Matching Gift Email will send this Tuesday, September 22, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since August 8, 2020, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent over $156K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling $267K. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
As part of our UR a Force for Good campaign in September, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana as part of the Meals with Muffet initiative. You can drop off your donations outside ESC on the other side of our reserved parking spots on either Tuesday, September 22nd, 10am-12pm (EST) or on Thursday, September 24th, 2-4pm (EST). Amy Plotkin and Grace Prosniewski will be on site both times to gather any donations. Thank you in advance for helping those in need in our community!
Items Always in Need
Congratulations to Megan DePrimio and Jeff Faust, who were married on August 29th. The couple wants to thank everyone for the many well wishes they have received from UR.
September is Hunger Action Month. With the pandemic and the resulting high unemployment, community organizations in the area have been stretched even farther than ever before and the need is staggering. If you need convincing, watch this video to see how local agencies are affected by the pandemic.
There are two food drives on campus this month: Fighting Irish Fighting Hunger and Meals with Muffet. Both of these drives help those in need and the hope is that you will choose one to ease the struggles of our neighbors.
Fighting Irish Fighting Hunger
In its 11th year, this drive is a campus-wide effort. The funds collected are split between the United Way coalition of food pantries People Gotta Eat and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. The drive is running from September 6, 2020 through September 27, 2020. Due to the restrictions on campus activities because of COVID-19, the drive will strictly focus on online donations. Every dollar we donate, the food bank turns into seven or eight meals.
The drive’s one main fundraiser is a special auction of a Bible signed by Father Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C. Go to this form to see pictures of it and to place a bid.
For more information and the links to the online donation sites for People Gotta Eat and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, go to FightingHunger.nd.edu.
Meals with Muffet
Muffet McGraw and the Alumni Association have partnered to raise hunger awareness and to collect food. While their drive is targeted at ND Clubs across the country, groups on campus can also participate by collecting food and/or money and taking them to the food bank.
Please consider joining one or both of these efforts to fight hunger in our community.
Throughout the remainder of the calendar year, while we work remotely, the Internal Engagement Committee will be partnering with local charities to create opportunities for us to give back to our community. Each month we will highlight a charity and offer ways for each of us to partner with them. These could include but are not limited to acts of service, food & clothing donations, letter writing, grocery shopping for seniors, and financial donations.
While we originally planned to partner with REAL Services this month, to better serve our community partners, we’ll be working with them in November. This month, please join us in fighting hunger. For those who didn’t know, September is National Hunger Awareness Month. What better way to serve our community than by providing food donations to those in need. We will be partnering with Meals With Muffet to collect food for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. We encourage you to collect, throughout the month of September, non-perishable items for donation. Muffet’s goal is to collect 100,000 lbs of food during the month so let’s see what UR can do to move the needle towards that goal! Stay tuned for details about where/when to drop off donations.
Items Always in Need
Miss your cafe water cooler chats? We’ve got the next best thing! Catch up on the latest episodes of “The Grace of Giving” podcast featuring colleagues like:
Happy listening!
Happy birthday to our many UR colleagues born in the month of September! We hope you have a great year ahead!
9/2 – Sharon Rankert
9/3 – Tim Kenney
9/3 – Tory Grimes
9/4 – Sara Wolfson
9/5 – Lynn Hubert
9/5 – Patty Herrity
9/6 – Dan Santucci
9/6 – Mary Bueno
9/8 – Terry Donze
9/9 – Julia Onghetich
9/9 – Matt Gelchion
9/10 – Anita Jones
9/10 – Dan Allen
9/11 – Jordan Eash
9/12 – Natalie Sargent
9/13 – Kaitlin Lucero
9/13 – Michael McLaughlin
9/14 – Nick Sorg
9/15 – Bruce Danielson
9/15 – Carolyn Hardman
9/15 – Cathy Windeatt
9/15 – Ray Herring
9/16 – Sarah Ford
9/16 – Tori Hommel
9/18 – Meghan Walsh
9/19 – Chris Murphy
9/19 – Jay Rizzi
9/19 – Nathan Utz
9/19 – Bob Morton
9/20 – Jessica Brice
9/20 – Zach Thurston
9/26 – Bridget Gilman
9/26 – Dody Blue
9/26 – Emma Capannari
9/26 – Eileen Murdock
9/26 – Sydney Kuhn
9/26 – Teri Vitale
9/28 – Landon Weldy
9/28 – Renee Romanelli
9/30 – Bill Doyle
We’re pleased to announce UR’s new org chart and directory is now live!
The new system, powered by Pingboard, provides transparency in an interactive format, allowing users to easily view an employee’s contact information along with where they are situated in their team, department, and division.
Information for the org chart is synced and updated through University records and requires login for access, ensuring the highest levels of data security and accuracy.
For those who need to access the directory or org chart on the road (or while working from home!), Pingboard supports a robust phone app where you can quickly search colleagues and directly text and email from the app with a single click.
UR staff have automatically been linked to the new org chart, but will need to follow these step by step log in instructions when accessing the system for the first time. More Pingboard resources can be found here.
If you have any questions about this new directory/org chart system, please reach out to Mary Flynt or Linda Klaybor.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Colleen Cross to the Foundation Relations team as our Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Associate this year. Colleen served FR previously in the role of Graduate Fellow before earning her Ph.D. this July from Notre Dame in Theology and Peace Studies. Colleen additionally holds an M.T.S. in Systematic Theology from Notre Dame and a B.A. in Religious Studies and Classics from the University of Arizona. She brings her expertise and energy to the FR team, supporting our proposal development and foundation engagement efforts to secure funding for Notre Dame’s research and scholarship. In this new virtual environment, I have encouraged Colleen to reach out to UR colleagues by email to meet some of you and learn about your work. Thank you in advance for connecting with Colleen as she spends her year with FR.
Sincerely,
Michelle Joyce
Senior Director, Foundation Relations
Congratulations to Kim Borza and Adam Donaldson, who were married August 1st. We wish the happy couple many years of love, laughter, and happiness!
Please share the following opportunities below with the nurses (RNs) in your life!
We’re experiencing an urgent need for nurses right now: Notre Dame is rapidly expanding our health care capacity so we can keep students, staff, and faculty as safe as possible.
Opportunities including part time, temp/on-call, and full time: Registered Nurse (Limited Term)
Questions? Interested people & potential applicants can reach out directly to the primary Talent Acquisition Consultants for these roles: Caity Daus (cdaus@nd.edu) and Susan Hlade (shlade@nd.edu). It’s OK to share their contact information with your networks.
Thank you for everything you do to keep us HERE!
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed feelings that we announce that Katie Engel’s last day will be on Friday, August 14.
Katie will be starting a PhD program in public policy at American University’s School of Public Affairs this month. She will be focusing on research related to the intersections of health policy and social welfare program evaluation.
I’ve only had the pleasure of working with Katie for a short-time but I know she has been a great partner and resource to many of you as she worked on, and most recently led the Prospect Research Team. I have enjoyed working with Katie; her detailed and diligent work will be greatly missed! If you had any projects with Katie, please reach out to your regional prospect management consultant for a transition plan.
Please join me in congratulating Katie and wishing her success in this next chapter!
Congratulations Katie,
Amy Schell
Congratulations to Sheri Egendoerfer on the marriage of her daughter Bailey Personette to Ryan Warmoth at Bread and Chocolate in Goshen, Indiana, on August 8, 2020. We wish them many happy years!
The August Matching Gift Email will send this coming Tuesday, August 11 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since June 4, 2020, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent over $190K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling $2.9M. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Even through a hiring freeze, we continue to reach out to talented people to chat about how great it is to work with Development at Notre Dame! Strengthening our pipeline of engaged and qualified professionals empowers us to hire the best people – fast – once we get the green light to hire again. Help us bring more talented people into the fold: we’d love your referrals!
Tara Gilchrist is trying something new to make referrals easier for you & those you refer, especially as more people become impacted by economic uncertainty in the days ahead. Share this Calendly link with anyone you think would be great for Development. They’ll be able to easily schedule a 30 minute call directly with Tara.
You are still welcome to shoot Tara a note or an introductory email to someone you’d like to refer! This link is just an additional tool to make these connections easier. Please feel free to reach out to Tara directly if you have any questions at tgilchri@nd.edu. In the meantime, here is the raw link: https://bit.ly/Join_the_Mission_at_Notre_Dame
Dear Colleagues,
A fully revised tax strategies brochure, incorporating recent changes from both the SECURE and CARES Acts is now available here and may be useful in conversations with your benefactors.
This information was promoted in an email that was sent on Sunday, August 2 to ~40K giving society members, FY20 donors and entities that had requested this information previously.
Please contact Laura Walker with any questions regarding this material.
Good morning team,
As we are preparing for the fall semester to begin next week, we wanted to provide an update about conference room usage. These procedures will be in effect beginning August 10th through December 22nd for both Eddy Street and Grace Hall.
While the anticipation is that the UR staff will be working largely remotely this fall (90% remote 90% of the time), we do realize that at times an in-person or hybrid meeting may be appropriate and we want to ensure that this can be accomplished.
To ensure we are following University protocols, the Business Continuity team has been working on procedures for using conference room space in both Eddy Street and Grace Hall. This document provides the details about safety protocols, cleaning schedules, and conference room usage.
There are a couple of notes:
If you have any questions, please contact Gavin McGuire or Lana Taylor. If you prefer to submit questions anonymously, you can do so using this google form. We will have a section in each week’s SouNDoff to address any questions or concerns.
Thank you for all that you do on behalf of Our Lady’s University.
-Gavin McGuire & Lana Taylor
Colleagues,
We are grateful for the 101+ colleagues who directly engaged with summer interns through June and July. Special thanks to UR Leadership, those who served as supervisors/mentors, and all Zoom presenters. This generous investment yielded a transformative experience.
Due to summer impact, with the directive and support of Lou and UR Leadership, we are pleased to expand (extend existing & create new) centrally-funded internships for the coming academic year.
Click here to submit a project proposal for a Fall Intern
This semester we are seeking talent from all academic levels for students who will bring to our teams diverse perspectives, dedication to their work, and a mission driven spirit.
Let us know if you have any questions on submitting a project proposal or have student referrals,
Bryan Reaume and Mary Flynt
Happy birthday to all our UR colleagues born in the month of August! We wish you a year filled with fun and good health.
8/4 – Jim Small
8/6 – Maribeth Spittler
8/10 – Tara Gilchrist
8/11 – Janet Jessup
8/12 – Kathryn Edel
8/12 – Melissa Medina
8/13 – Sean Carroll
8/14 – Lauren Dolzan
8/16 – Brian Benedict
8/17 – Jennifer Pratt
8/18 – Tim Kelly
8/19 – Brent Henningfeld
8/19 – Julia Sama
8/23 – Amanda Retartha
8/23 – Shaheen Goldrick
8/27 – George West
8/30 – Abbey Johnson
8/30 – Michelle Varda
Hello UR fam,
A friend and former Development colleague of mine, Anna Bradley, has been fostering two stray kittens for the past couple of weeks and wants to find them a good home. They are 10 weeks old. These cute little fellas are both sweet and in good health. If you are interested in adopting one or both of them, please reach out to me directly and I will put you in touch.
Best, Shelby
(626) 808-7921
Team,
Student Affairs is inviting our teams to lend a helping hand with undergraduate Move-In (Aug. 1-9). They are offering us the opportunity to be the first face greeting our students and families. The particular need is for 60-90 minute shifts in our staging area parking lots, where students and their families arrive before being released to their residence halls.
If you are willing to share your time, please share with your team and fill out this brief google form. For any additional questions, please contact Leah Kicinski, Assistant Director for Off-Campus and Transitions, who coordinates the University’s Move-In efforts, at lkicinsk@nd.edu.
Thank you!
Heather Christophersen
Dear Staff Colleagues,
We write to you today regarding an important new initiative as we prepare to welcome our students–as well as many of you–back to campus. As we’ve emphasized in the messages we’ve sent over the past months, our ability to reopen successfully depends on each of us doing our part, for the sake of our own health and well-being and that of everyone around us.
To ensure that each member of this community understands the steps we need to take, we are launching the Return to Campus Orientation Program, an online training module. Designed to familiarize students, faculty and staff with the University’s COVID-19 protocols, the program was developed through a collaboration between Human Resources, the Provost’s Office, Student Affairs, the Office of Information Technologies, and the Hesburgh Libraries, with input from faculty, staff and students.
The module takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is designed to ensure that each of us is fully aware of University policies on, among other things, face masks, hand hygiene, and physical distancing. It also underscores the importance of the new daily health check which will launch next week. You’ll receive a separate email about this.
Completion of this on-line orientation program is required for all faculty, staff and students. Please complete the training by July 31. At the end of the module, each of us is asked to affirm our commitment to following the protocols the University has established.
You can access the program via the link below.
This orientation program is only one of the many ways we are underscoring the importance of these essential health and safety protocols. Because our individual choices are so critical to a safe reopening of campus and to our ability to remain open for the Fall Semester, these messages will be reinforced often over the coming weeks and months.
Let’s work together to keep each other safe. Please know of our profound gratitude for all that you are doing as we prepare to reopen campus and for your dedication to our shared mission. We ask for God’s continued blessing on you and your loved ones.
Return to Campus Orientation Program
In Notre Dame,
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.
President
Marie Lynn Miranda
Provost
Shannon Cullinan
Executive Vice President
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your patience as the University developed appropriate policies and procedures related to student employment for the 2020-21 academic year.
Notre Dame undergraduate and graduate students will be allowed to work on campus if the hiring department has a need and the funding in its budget to support this work. Department originators should speak with their business managers for additional guidance on funding availability before entering a job in the Student Jobs Hiring Tool.
Departments with student employment funding, that have established student employment positions that may not be offered due to COVID-19 restrictions (e.g., tour guides), may create replacement positions to support other needed work if applicable.
Hiring managers are strongly encouraged to post open jobs through the Office of Student Employment via the Student JOBboard Posting Submission Form. However, departments may rehire their past student employees without posting these positions.
Due to health and safety concerns, Federal Work-Study community service and Notre Dame Community Employment (Off-Campus) jobs will not be posted on the JOBboard for the fall semester 2020. This includes positions previously posted by Notre Dame faculty, staff and graduate students (e.g., babysitting, nanny positions, and yard work).
Based on University guidance, the majority of students will not return to campus prior to August 1, 2020. The first official day for on-campus student employment for the academic year will be August 6, 2020. All student employees will be required to meet all University and departmental health protocols regarding COVID-19, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and physical distancing. The Student Jobs Hiring Tool will open on July 15th so departments will have time to enter this information prior to the August timeframe.
We hope this information is helpful as you prepare to enter your academic year student jobs. Please refer to our FAQs on the Student Employment website for more information.
If you have any questions that have not been addressed in this communication, please contact the Office of Student Employment at stdempl@nd.edu.
Sincerely,
Student Employment
Please join me in congratulating Devon Aragona on her marriage to Marcus Hahler on June 27, 2020. The two were married at St. Pius X Church in Granger, IN and were joined by their closest loved ones.
Cheers to the happy couple!
-Brandon Tabor
Many NetID accounts were disabled last night and the affected users can not login to email or anything else requiring authentication. OIT is currently working with the vendor to resolve the issue. If users need immediate access, the OIT helpdesk (631-8111) can manually reactivate them with a password reset.
Colleagues,
Please join me in prayer for Brandon Tabor and his family following the loss of his stepdad, John Michael Lawson. Visitation and a Military Service will take place this Saturday, July 11, at Palmer Funeral Home in Mishawaka. Obituary and details can be found here: https://www.palmerfuneralhomes.com/obituary/John-Lawson
Thank you,
Brian Diss
The eduroam certificate will expire at the end of this year. To reduce impact during the academic year, the OIT will update this certificate on Mon. July 13 at 5:30 p.m.
To ensure you can connect to the campus WiFi network, run the eduroam setup utility on all your wireless devices as soon as possible. This will configure your devices for the new certificate. You can do this from any location.
Many IT services are not accessible when connected to ND-Guest, including Banner, Remote Apps, CorpFS, GLez, PeopleEZ, Business Objects, and others. Details on how to run the eduroam setup utility are available in this knowledge article.
***Please note: After running the utility you will get a message saying configuration succeeded. Configured Network is however not in range. Click “continue” then click “done”. Do not click “retry”
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Kim Patton’s late husband, Anthony Patton, on Friday, July 31st at 1:30pm at South Bend City Church. For more information on the service, please see the announcement below. Please continue to keep Kim and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Notre Dame International invites all members of the Notre Dame community and friends of the University to the second event in a series of virtual events dedicated to internationalizing conversations on issues of vital importance. Race and Building Communities of Belonging: Perspectives from the U.S., the U.K., & Brazil will be held July 16, 2020, from 9:00am – 10:30am (EDT) via Zoom. Pre-registration for the session is requested and the Zoom link will be made available once registration is received.
The July 16 roundtable will focus on ‘race and social inclusion’ and will feature perspectives from three countries with long-standing and significant race issues: the U.S., the U.K., and Brazil. Among the questions to be addressed: What are the challenges to building communities of belonging in these three national settings? In particular, what are the special obstacles that Black citizens face? In what ways are these obstacles similar and different in each of the three countries? What can we learn from efforts to promote racial equity and justice in each? What are the opportunities at this moment in history and how can we ensure that efforts to promote greater equity, justice, and social inclusion are sustained? How might faith communities contribute? What role might universities play, particularly a Catholic university like Notre Dame?
To learn more or to register for the Zoom link, click here.
Happy birthday to all our UR colleagues born in the month of July! We hope you have lots of fun under the sun!
7/3 – Katherine Lane
7/4 – Giovana Heeter
7/5 – Ashley Van Avermaete
7/8 – Brian Diss
7/8 – Brittany Jaso
7/10 – Patrick Brennan
7/10 – Roslyn Palusci
7/11 – Greg Dugard
7/11 – Lin Wang
7/12 – Charles Schnur
7/12 – Ellie Kuhns
7/14 – Anita Sareen
7/14 – Lori Tinkey
7/15 – Carleen Quinlan
7/16 – Gail Slevin
7/17 – Darrell Paulsen
7/17 – Patty Kokesh
7/18 – Megan DePrimio
7/19 – Meghan Buysse
7/19 – Susan Lynch
7/21 – Caleb Worm
7/22 – Josh Tullis
7/23 – Chris Walsh
7/23 – Mike Brown
7/25 – Brian Powell
7/26 – Anne Faherty
7/28 – Lavarr Barnett
7/29 – Ellen Aranowski
7/30 – Jill Calderone
7/31 – Mary Scott
In the post COVID-10 workplace, the conference rooms at ESC and Grace Hall will be locked down to the Development Department team members only in order to minimize traffic and limit potential exposure. This will be effective Thursday, July 2. With this change in the ability to schedule, you will receive an automatic email notification for each conference room that we have locked down. The email states “Devhelp has shared a calendar with you”. Please ignore these emails, as no action is required from you.
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2020 please keep in mind the following items:
Gifts/Pledges
Reporting
Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
-Stacy Koebel-Harder
You may have noticed that on July 1 there will be an update to the Chat software we user through Google. There is nothing we need to do to receive this update unless you need to copy any group messages from Classic Hangouts to Chat.
Resources for getting started with Google Chat
Due to the high volume of payment requests typically received by Accounts Payable near fiscal year end, please allow for the time needed to process such requests. In keeping with the fiscal year-end closing schedule available at http://controller.nd.edu, please plan to have all payment requests submitted to Accounts Payable by Monday, July 6th at 5PM in order to be processed in June business, if they relate to fiscal year 19/20 activity. Payments to international payees may involve additional tax considerations, and could require longer processing times. Please contact us if you have concerns regarding an international payment.
For payment requests submitted via the Financial Toolkit, or Expense Reports submitted via TravelND; they must be approved by your department and received in the Accounts Payable queue by Monday, July 6th at 5PM.
For vendor invoices related to buyND Purchase Orders, the invoice must be received by Accounts Payable with the related Receipt entered in the buyND system by Monday, July 6th at 5PM.
As always, use of the Procard for smaller dollar purchases is much appreciated!
Please make others in your area aware of this timing. Various sources were used to generate the distribution for this email, so I apologize if you received more than one copy. If you have any questions or concerns about year end processing of your payment requests, please contact me.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager
Join THRIVE! on Friday, June 26th, 2020, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (EST) for a Zoom session, Navigate Your New Normal, headed by Joe Holt, Professor of Management at Mendoza College of Business, expert in business ethics, and active supporter of gender equity. Drawing on his Jesuit training, Prof. Holt recently volunteered to serve as a “naplain” – part nurse, part chaplain – in Chicago during the height of the pandemic. In our session, he will help us reflect on the COVID-19 crisis and chart a path forward.
We’ll learn from his experiences serving others, insights into workplace empathy, lessons on flexibility, recommendations on our return to campus, and reflections on how the pandemic impacts women in particular. Topics will include: What invisible loads have we been carrying? How could institutions and people chart a path forward in empathy, recognition, and inclusive support? Prof. Holt is a dynamic, engaging speaker and a strong ally of women in the workplace. Don’t miss this special opportunity!
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAOI1TVNDVlnuEJ-omQSJ1FWvZn-zdYTsIk8BVhgzyFp0GgA/viewform
The happiest of birthdays to all our UR colleagues born in the month of June! We hope your upcoming year is filled with laughter, love, and good health.
6/3 – Cristi Ganyard
6/3 – Kerry Shayne Murphy
6/3 – Pier White
6/4 – Marcia Hittner
6/8 – Dawn McGrath
6/8 – Megan Andedo
6/8 – Maureen Daday
6/8 – Matt LaFlash
6/8 – Sharon Keane
6/9 – Michael Loungo
6/11 – Bill Ribera
6/12 – Carolyn Lax
6/12 – Nathalia Casiano
6/13 – Mark Futa
6/16 – Rich Reynolds
6/17 – Noel Terranova
6/19 – William Mitchell
6/20 – Cheryl Schlimpert
6/21 – Brigette Kinney
6/22 – Anastasia Envall
6/22 – George Mandrakas
6/22 – Marilyn Bassett-Lance
6/29 – Mark Witucki
6/30 – Jessica Witous
Dear Procard holders,
As you aware, the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2020) is nearly here. Please take a minute to read the following reminders of year-end procedures as they pertain to your Procard statement reports and the underlying Fund/Org to which your Concur account defaults.
Transaction Timing
Remember that because Procard months range from the 26th to the 25th, the Procard year-end is actually June 25th.
To ensure that a Procard purchase is recorded in the proper budget year, the transaction must be posted into your June 2020 Concur statement. Due to normal posting delays by Chase, please be aware that a Procard purchase made on or after June 23rd will likely be posted in your JULY Procard Statement Report and consequently into Fiscal 2021.
If you intend to make purchases in Fiscal 2020 with your Procard (especially if using unrestricted funds), you should do it THIS WEEK, before June 22nd.
Procard Statement Report Submission and Approval
It is extremely important that you complete ALL outstanding Procard Statement Reports (and have them approved) before we close the fiscal year.
Procard activity is recorded in the University accounting system only after the monthly report has been submitted and approved. Until then, the transactions remain in a clearing account and are not properly applied against the applicable research, discretionary, or administrative account. We will make an adjusting entry at year-end forcing all outstanding reports to be recorded in Fiscal 2020. HOWEVER, all transactions on this adjusting entry will be to the cardholder’s default FOP and Supplies (72001). To ensure that your transactions are recorded correctly, please submit your Procard statements in June. Then take a moment to remind your Approver to approve as soon as possible, but no later than July 6th.
Please note we are unable to move Procard transactions posted after the fiscal year close back into Fiscal 2020 (the “old” year). If your intent is to make any Procard purchases using current “old” fiscal year dollars, please review your current budget and purchasing needs and plan accordingly.
While restricted account (e.g., research or discretionary) balances roll over into the new fiscal year, it is always best to have transactions posted in the proper period.
If I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Mike Favorite
Google is changing things up again! Learn about the latest features Google has added to its G Suite products – multiple signature templates in Gmail, dashboard and drive shortcuts, the redesigned file and the folder sharing interface in Google Drive.
Register at endeavor.nd.edu or email training@nd.edu.
Tuesday, June 23; noon to 1 p.m.
In anticipation of Zoom requiring meeting passwords, Zoom meetings will have passwords on by default starting June 13, 2020.
Key details about Zoom meeting passwords:
To see an example of how required passwords will look, see the Zoom Passwords and Scheduling a Meeting article.
The NDAA and six other campus partners have teamed up to release a new program called the Kylemore Book Club. In this first program, Literature & Film in Lockdown, participants will discover how they might navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by looking to literature and film with plague or isolation as themes. This four-week program will give you the opportunity to view prerecorded 5-minute videos, participate in a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays at 1 pm EDT, and to join an online discussion forum. The weekly topics will be:
Wednesday, June 17: Introduction – Literature and Plague
Wednesday, June 24: Boccaccio, Decameron (Introduction and the First Story)
Wednesday, July 1: Hitchcock, Rear Window (film)
Wednesday, July 8: Camus, The Plague
Access information to the online meetings will be shared on a weekly basis when you sign up.
To learn more or to sign up, click here.
June Email
The June Matching Gift Email will send this Tuesday, June 9 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies, have made a gift since February 12, 2020, and as of today have not yet matched their gift. These gifts represent over $246K in potential matches.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gifts totaling $1.3M. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
Company Performance
In being mindful of the effects of the pandemic on matching gift company performance during this time, Katie Engel and her intern Laksumi provided an analysis of companies that match gifts to Notre Dame. Entities that are in our system that work for companies that have shown evidence of layoffs or furloughs or were ranked as performing poorly were removed from the June email. Of particular note, some of our largest matching gift firms including Deloitte, ExxonMobil, IBM, and KPMG were excluded from this outreach based on this information. This information may also be useful to you in your individual outreach.
If you have any questions regarding this matching gift communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Check out the newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” featuring Senior Director of Athletics Advancement and soon to be Associate Vice President of Development, Executive Director of Individual and Family Giving, Sara Liebscher! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest!
Dear Colleagues,
The Controller’s Office recently issued the 2020 Fiscal Year-End Closing Schedule. As we approach the fiscal year-end, please keep in mind these important deadlines with regard to purchases and reimbursements. The full schedule is available at the following site: 2020 Fiscal Year-End Closing Schedule
Only adjustments and corrections should be submitted in this close.
Thank you for continuing to limit non-essential expenses!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me or Rachel Parks.
All the best,
Geoff
We, Risk Management & Safety, Maintenance, and Building Services, are implementing a change to the Grace and Flanner Halls’ dock areas. Currently, the exterior doors leading into the dock are open during normal business hours while the interior doors always remain open. Effective June 5, 2020, access to the dock areas will be restricted at all times.
While we realize that many people have historically used the dock as an entrance/exit, these areas were not intended to be used in this manner. Rather, the docks were designed to allow service organizations an unimpeded area to conduct tasks such as making deliveries and removing trash. Trucks making deliveries and pickups at the docks throughout the day pose hazards to foot traffic. Unrestricted access has also, at many times, resulted in the docks being improperly used as equipment, trash, or unwanted item storage area. The resulting clutter creates unsafe conditions for both those working there and those using the areas as a pathway to the building.
We understand that this change may feel inconvenient, but our employees’ safety remains our utmost concern and we appreciate your support.
Thank you,
Mary Beth Greendonner
Associate Director, Risk Management & Safety
We extend our heartfelt best wishes to Josie Kuhlman, a writer in Storytelling & Engagement, as she leaves us on May 31. Josie has decided to return to her native Florida to be a summer marketing-communications fellow at Sent, a Catholic startup that helps Catholic entrepreneurs. She will also work toward the completion of an MA in theology. In the fall, Josie will assume her new role as director of evangelization and catechesis at a parish in Jacksonville. Josie has brought an unprecedented level of optimism and joy to our team, and we thank her for her many contributions and hard work.
-David Chaudoir
Beginning this Monday, June 1, 2020 Kite Management will have Parking Garage Management back on site in Eddy Street Commons. They will begin enforcing the parking in both the garage and around Eddy Street. Just as a reminder, all employees should be parking on the 2nd floor of the parking garage.
Colleagues,
Please keep Grace Prosniewski and her family in your prayers as they mourn the passing of her maternal grandmother, Helen Buckholz. Helen passed away peacefully this past Tuesday at the age of 92.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 31st from 4pm-8pm at:
Vermeulen/Sajewski Funernal Home
46401 Ann Arbor Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
Rosary at 7pm
A Mass of Resurrection will be held Monday, June 1st.
Helen had a special devotion to Our Blessed Mother and was extremely proud to have a granddaughter working at the University of Notre Dame. Please know of the family’s utmost gratitude for any prayers said on campus in Helen’s honor.
Bob Morton and his wife Heather announce that their 4th child, Maverick Joseph, was born Wednesday morning, May 27th.
Maverick arrived at 5 am at 8lbs, 9oz, and was 21 inches long.
Mom, baby and family are doing great.
Welcome to the UR family, Maverick!
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you the FY19 Office of Gift Planning Impact Report.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this report.
Laura Walker
As students return to their dorms to pack up their belongings, Student Affairs is looking for volunteers to assist with the move-out process, which will begin on May 22 and conclude on June 11.
Volunteer responsibilities include greeting and checking in students and parents, verifying appointments as students and parents arrive, being present in the halls to ensure students and parents are following procedures, and general guest service.
If anyone is interested in helping out Student Affairs and former UR colleague (and ND Day social media lounge standout!) Jonathan Retartha, you can sign up at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-J3hg-Q6ZF-yyQYrcS2NqlICIzzuGVWMLRVj8RcT_CH9uYA/viewform
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Colleen and Kyle Bailey-Knapke on the birth of their son, Peter Joseph Bailey-Knapke. Peter was born on May 13th, weighing 7 lbs 12 oz, and is 20 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well! As you might be able to tell, Colleen and Kyle are huge fans of Harry Potter and we can’t wait to see all the outfits Peter will sport in the coming months. Welcome Peter!
Dear Colleagues,
A recording of the Investing During Uncertain Times webinar is now available here. This recording has been sent to registrants and will be further shared with Giving Society members as well as FY18-FY20 donors.
The registrants list has also been updated to include attendees to the May 12 event.
Our work schedules may have changed as well as our locations, but OIT training classes are still being held. You can find a variety of classes on productivity apps as well as Google products, the Adobe Creative Cloud and the form and survey tool Qualtrics. The classes are free of charge and open to faculty, staff and students.
All classes in our schedule will be taught via Zoom or in our training labs, once we have permission to use them again.
OIT Lunch & Learns:
Google’s Latest Updates
Join us to learn about the latest features Google has added to G Suite products. We’ll be covering how to set up multiple signature templates in Gmail, turn your Google My Drive space into a dashboard using Drive Shortcuts, the redesigned file and folder sharing interface in Google Drive, and more!
Tue June 23 Noon–1 p.m.
Coping with Change
Feeling overwhelmed with all the changes going on? OIT’s Change Management team, a group dedicated to helping campus through change, will discuss ways to handle the disruptions that we’re all experiencing.
Thu July 30 Noon–1 p.m.
Our classes include:
You can find a calendar of summer classes and a link to DiscoverIT—a list of all classes at oit.nd.edu/training.
Not sure if a class is right for you? Feel free to contact 574-631-7227 or training@nd.edu.
And don’t forget the Taste of Technology is going on all month online. Check out oit.nd.edu/tasteoftech to see the offerings and how to register.
Stay safe, everyone,
-Your OIT training team
As using Zoom for meetings has become the norm, we’ve encountered new and interesting features and quirks. One of those is a security setting that cannot be edited until the initiator of the meeting is signed into the system and assigned as host. Once this occurs, screen sharing and session recording are made available. To learn more about this feature, click here.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you the access instructions for our Investing During Uncertain Times webinar which is being held today, May 12 at 12:30 EDT. A list of registrants is available for you to view here.
Special guest presenter Jeffrey P. DeHaan, CFP, Partner with Clearwater Capital Partners, will discuss:
To access this webinar using your computer audio:
1) Click here to access this event at 12:30 P.M. EDT / 11:30 A.M. CDT
2) When the webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP).
● If you do not hear any sound coming from your computer, please make sure you have answered “no” in response to the “Listening on the phone?” question.
You will be asked to submit your name and email address to access the webinar at this time.
If you do not have access to a computer for this webinar, please contact me directly, and I can provide you with dial-in information.
A recording of this webinar will be available within 48 hours of this event.
For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Walker.
Many thanks to our 12 teams who participated in the UR Fitness Challenge. A big congrats to Shannon Longo and William Mitchell for heading up the leaderboard with a combined total of 97 hours of physical activity in 3 weeks! We will be starting our second challenge, ND Steps, this coming Monday, May 11, where we’ll be tracking our steps. If interested sign up here by Friday and if you have any questions please reach out to Amy Plotkin. If you weren’t able to add your name to the form please sign up again this time including your name.
Please join me in congratulating Casey Miles (Gelchion) on her wedding to Andy Miles which took place Saturday, May 2nd. Casey and Andy were married in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, surrounded by immediate family. They plan on having a celebration with additional family and friends at a later date.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Patty Kokesh
Congratulations to Sarah Ford (Development Coordinator, Regional Development) and Kevin Nugent (Athletic Advancement Regional Development, Associate Director) on their engagement! Kevin asked Sarah to marry him on a night of playing a coronavirus-themed trivia game. She figured out the clue and said yes! We are so happy and excited for you both. Thanks for keeping it in the Development Family!
On behalf of Noell Stohler & the Regional Development Teams, please join us in celebrating Sarah & Kevin! #WeAlwaysNuge
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Lori Pope will be leaving the CRM Core Team effective May 8, 2020 to pursue a new opportunity working with Salesforce as a Senior Success Guide in Indianapolis.
During Lori’s tenure in Development, she has been an instrumental partner and leader in Prospect Management, Change Management, Training, and crmND development. We have appreciated and benefited from Lori’s thoughtful insights, energy, and desire to help others grow and learn.
Please join me in congratulating Lori on her new position and thanking her for her many contributions to our department.
-Dean Ernzen
Happiest of birthdays to all our University Relations colleagues celebrating their special day in May! We wish you love, laughter, and good health!
May 1 – Ashley Baranowski
May 4 – Tashana Kenny
May 6 – Erin Thornton
May 7 – Grace Prosniewski
May 9 – Gavin McGuire
May 11 – Amy Walter
May 14 – Josh Flynt
May 15 – Kathryn Valenti
May 15 – Mary Flynt
May 18 – Ron Linczer
May 19 – Allison Dixon
May 19 – Lori Rush
May 21 – Kiran Mistry
May 22 – Andy Mason
May 22 – Stephanie Washington
May 23 – Annie Geary
May 24 – Kevin McMannis
May 26 – Kate Mueller
May 31 – Jennifer Powell
Join THRIVE! on Friday, May 15, 2020, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm for a Zoom session, Champions for Change: Charting Your Roadmap in Times of Uncertainty, headed by Micki Kidder.
Micki, who now serves as Vice President for University Enterprises and Events, will facilitate a conversation on how to outline a roadmap to maximize your happiness, joy, and satisfaction. While the past few months have pushed us to redefine how we balance our roles (mothers, wives, sisters, colleagues, friends, etc.), Micki looks forward to discussing how we can use this time to find a sense of calmness in the journey, and rediscover our personal and professional paths.
To learn more about this event or to register, please click here.
Contact Lori Ehrman Tinkey, ltinkey@nd.edu or 574-217-5185, with any questions.
Dear Colleagues,
As a follow-up to my prior communication on this webinar which will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30 pm EDT, a list of registrants is now available for you to view here.
Webinar access information for development staff will be shared prior to this event.
This complimentary webinar will feature special guest speaker Jeff DeHaan, Partner with Clearwater Capital Partners.
For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Walker.
Check out the newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” featuring Development Coordinator, Alison Dixon! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest!
Colleagues,
Please note:
1. The Student Emergency Relief Fund presentation is available here and at Campaign Resource Center.
2. Your email signature will be automatically updated on May 4 with a new banner that directs people to the Student Emergency Relief Fund giving page. This update will NOT be applied to Athletics Advancement, Rockne Athletics Fund, Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations as they have their unique banners. Please reach out to Lin Wang if you have any questions.
Greetings from the Office of Student Employment!
In light of the announcement that there will be no faculty or staff merit increases for the upcoming fiscal year, it has also been determined that the student hourly pay rate will not increase effective May 1, 2020 as previously stated.
With this in mind, the Basic student hourly pay rate will remain $8.32 for the 2020/2021 academic year; you may review the 2020/2021 Pay Rates in the Student Jobs Resources task via insideND.
If you have already entered jobs using the increased rates, you may review the Adjust Hourly procedures in the Student Jobs Resources task via insideND to make the appropriate pay rate adjustments.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Student Employment
The following email was sent to members of the ND Family inviting them to make a gift to the Student Emergency Relief Fund. Assigned prospects were removed from this solicitation, but please feel free to review this language used. The Annual Giving team is handling responses – please reach out with any questions.
“We are committed to all Notre Dame students and their families. We want to assure that no ND students fail to graduate due to financial distress. No matter how difficult things get financially, we seek to leave no students behind.”
REV. JOHN I. JENKINS, C.S.C.,
PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Dear [Blank],
The Notre Dame family is always at its best when we rally together, rise to the challenge, and fight for the values that have built and sustain our community.
Today, thousands of Notre Dame faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends are on the frontlines working to make the COVID-19 pandemic as manageable as possible. We have heard countless stories about our current students organizing food drives, tutoring elementary students online, calling to check in on elderly neighbors, and so much more.
This is why the Notre Dame experience matters so much: it forms leaders of character whose skills, knowledge, and empathy help make the world a much better place, especially in times of great need.
The consequences of the pandemic have spared no region, industry, or educational institution—including the University of Notre Dame. We anticipate this economic crisis will have a dramatic impact on many of our students and their families. Early forecasts predict that current students receiving financial aid will need more, and as many as 500 students not currently receiving financial aid will require it in the fall semester.
Helton, a sophomore, is one such student in need of assistance.
“When the campus was closed to students during Spring Break, the University paid for my airplane ticket to return home, and gave me money to pay for groceries so I could eat…”
With so many needing assistance, I hope you will consider making a gift to Notre Dame’s Student Emergency Relief Fund. We recognize that not everyone will be in a position to give at this time; if you are able to join us please know that 100 percent of your gift will directly benefit those students whose financial status is adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am confident that if we care for our families and one another, and remain true to our deeply held values and beliefs, we can weather any storm, under the watchful eye of Our Lady on the Dome. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved ones.
Godspeed,
Lou Nanni
Vice President for University Relations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2i0NvMNAbY&feature=youtu.be
Colleagues,
Please keep Kim Patton and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Kim’s husband, Anthony, passed away this week. We offer Kim our prayers and support during this difficult time.
Hi everyone:
You may have seen our big news in IT Matters–we are going to hold the Taste of Technology 2020 this May. We’ll present our sessions via Zoom one at a time spread out over the month. We hated that we had to postpone the event and know that doing it in person is a lot more fun, but we are excited about the chance to connect with you all virtually during this crazy time.
A number of things will be different doing it this way. First, we’re asking you to register. Doing so will put you in a Google Group that will be invited to all 12 sessions; they will appear in your calendar. You can attend them all or just a handful, whatever works for you. But the Zoom link will be there in the calendar invitation for you to use. If you have a spouse that wishes to attend, we have a separate way for non-ND people to register.
To register:
Another difference is that there are no simultaneous sessions. This means you don’t have to make a choice as to which to attend. As in the past, all the slide decks will be available after the sessions; all sessions will be recorded and published to the website by early June.
The schedule of sessions, session descriptions and more can be found on the conference website: oit.nd.edu/taste-of-tech. If you have any questions, contact us at 631-7227 or training@nd.edu
We hope to see you in May!
-Your Taste of Technology Team
Corinne Grace Valenti was Born on April 16th at 7:37am, weighing in at a healthy 9.0 pounds, and at a height of 19.75 inches. Mom and baby and family are all doing great!
I am excited and grateful to share the following position announcements and transitions effective April 20, 2020.
Julia Sama will transition from her current role as Sr. Campaign Program Director to Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement and Advisory Councils. In this role, Julia will lead the innovation of new volunteer engagement strategies and platforms for the top 2% of our benefactors and prospects, and manage the growth and impact of the University’s Advisory Council program.
Debra De St Jean will transition from her current role as Development Associate to Assistant Director of Advisory Council Operations and report directly to Julia Sama. In this role, Debra will: help organize the fall Advisory Council meetings across 18 councils; coordinate the annual Advisory Council strategic review process; publish the Advisory Council digital directory; and manage communications of important University news to council members.
Finally, Sharon Rankert will begin to report directly to me and assume additional responsibilities in support of my role as Associate Vice President
Please join me in thanking and congratulating Julia, Debra and Sharon for taking on these new roles and responsibilities in service to Notre Dame.
Best, Drew
Dear Colleagues,
On Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30 pm EDT, the Office of Gift Planning will be hosting a complimentary webinar, Investing during Uncertain Times, for Notre Dame benefactors. Jeff DeHaan, Partner with Clearwater Capital Partners will be our special guest presenter. An email promoting this event will be sent this Sunday, April 19 to ~13K benefactors to the University. Reminder emails are currently scheduled for April 30th and May 5th and a recording will be made available. Registration is required for this event.
For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Walker.
Greetings from the Office of Student Employment!
In light of the recent communication from Tom Burish regarding summer programming, please follow the guidelines outlined below for summer Student Jobs processing:
Student Employee Hiring
The health and safety of the Notre Dame community remains the highest priority for the University. Therefore, at this time, student employment will continue in a remote capacity.
In regard to the hiring freeze, the overall objective is to limit the growth of labor costs at the University. So, in general, this applies to students as well. However, should a department have a need that could mutually benefit a student and the department, approval can be granted through exception by the President, Provost, or Executive Vice President.
Positions paid on grant funds may be filled as long as they are consistent with the terms and conditions of the grant and with the approval of the Dean or Vice President of the respective college or department.
When submitting your transaction via Student Jobs, in the comments section, please indicate whether or not the position is grant funded and who approved the position. Please note, if this information is not provided, your transaction may be voided.
Terminating Academic Year Jobs
As shared previously, today we will run the process to add an effective termination date of May 22, 2020 to 2019/2020 academic year hourly positions. After we run this process, you may no longer make changes to academic year positions.
Student Jobs Summer Processing
Student Jobs processing is still scheduled to begin April 20, 2020. Summer transactions may not be entered before this date. Please review the 2020/2021 Job Start and End Dates information in the Student Jobs Resources task via insideND.
We hope this information is helpful as you prepare to enter your summer transactions. If another individual within your department has been designated as the primary coordinator of the student employment hiring process, please forward this email as appropriate.
As we receive further guidance related to summer, we will be sure to follow up with you. In the meantime, please contact our office with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Student Employment
Dear UltraTime Supervisors,
CARES ACT EMPLOYEE RETENTION REPORTING: How to Report Time to Qualify for Available Tax Credit for Full-Time and Regular Part-Time Staff
Please use the OEM – Other Emergency absence code to consistently track all Coronavirus-related paid hours for non-worked time. See attached worksheet.
During this last bi-weekly pay period, we created the OEM (Other Emergency) code to assist in tracking Coronavirus-related hours and wages. Initially, departments were given the option of using the OEM code; however, the recently passed Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides up to a $5,000 per employee tax credit for employers who continue to pay employees who aren’t working or working reduced hours due to COVID-19. The University will be able to claim a federal tax credit under the CARES Act for continuing to employ persons who have a less than full workload. We are now requesting each department to use the OEM code to track hours as required in order to allow the University to support its claims for these tax credits.
We have attached a worksheet providing guidance on when to accurately use the OEM code. In many cases this is clear, such as when an employee is unable to work and the job cannot be performed remotely. In this situation, the full daily hours should be recorded as OEM.
In other cases, it may be less clear, such as when an employee is willing but unable to work their full schedule due to a lack of work. In these instances, please work together with your employee to determine an appropriate breakdown of worked hours versus OEM hours depending on the unique circumstances. The OEM code can be used in increments to help simplify time entry. For example, an employee is working remotely with assigned work for 4 hours out of the 8 hour day; the employee can enter work time from 10am to 2pm along with OEM for 4 hours to total the full 8 hours of paid time. You may keep this process as simple and reasonable as possible.
When using the OEM code in UltraTime, you may run reports to track these hours. In addition, the dollar costs can also be tracked within your budget units as the job FOAPAL will also have the 11019 activity code automatically attached.
Thank you for all the great work. As always please reach out to us with any questions – ultratime@nd.edu.
Dear Colleagues,
During this ongoing pandemic, senior citizens are one of the highest risk groups. Many seniors reside in communities that include independent living, assisted care, and nursing, and are now restricted to their rooms/residences and unable to socialize with friends, neighbors, and even families. Over the past two years, we have partnered with Holy Cross Village on several initiatives, and we are requesting your assistance during this time to help bring some Notre Dame cheer into the lives of the HCV residents.
In short, Holy Cross Village is asking if we would be willing to communicate with their residents through an email campaign. Please find attached a list of residents’ names. If you are so inclined, please take a few moments to reach out to a member of this community and send a note of encouragement, share an inspirational story, or lighten the mood with a funny anecdote.
All email messages should be addressed to your desired recipient, but emailed to me, ebeven@nd.edu. I will share these with Holy Cross who will then print and distribute them to the addressees. Since many of them use email, don’t be surprised if they reach back out to you. In the event they do, feel free to continue the email correspondence directly with them. I know many of you are looking for ways to make a difference during this difficult time, and this sector of the Notre Dame Community could really benefit from your positive energy and caring spirit.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ed Beven
As Father John recently announced, the University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2020 will be held online rather than in Notre Dame Stadium, and an on-campus celebration has been scheduled for the spring of 2021. We look forward to celebrating our 2020 graduates on campus in 2021. At this time we are able to offer a limited number of rooms at the Morris Inn for this special weekend. If you have hotel requests please fill out the Google Form and select Event Name “Commencement – Memorial Day Weekend”. We will review these requests and make decisions late fall or early next year. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Mead at smead@nd.edu.
Greetings from the Office of Student Employment!
As the University finalizes the details with respect to summer, we have modified some of the Student Jobs processing dates in an effort to accommodate departments:
Terminating Academic Year Jobs
On April 15th, we will run the process to add an effective termination date of May 22, 2020 to 2019/2020 academic year hourly positions. After we run this process, you may no longer make changes to academic year positions. Please mark your calendar.
Student Jobs Summer Processing
Student Jobs processing for the summer will begin April 20, 2020. Summer transactions may not be entered before this date. Please review the 2020/2021 Job Start and End Dates information in the Student Jobs Resources task via insideND.
We hope this information is helpful as you prepare to enter your summer transactions. If another individual within your department has been designated as the primary coordinator of the student employment hiring process, please forward this email as appropriate.
Please note timelines and processes will be reviewed as further guidance is provided regarding summer.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Student Employment
Join us on either Wednesday, April 22nd or April 29th at 4:00pm (EST) for a live virtual watercolor painting workshop! Noell Stohler’s daughter Haven, an artist currently studying at Columbia College Chicago, has graciously volunteered to lead two Bob Ross-esque painting workshops for ND Development. If you’d like to paint along with Haven, make sure you purchase or have the following supplies on hand:
-Short Handle Brush – Round, Size 12
-Short Handle Brush – Round, Size 1
-9″ X 12″ Watercolor Pad
-Watercolor Pan Set – Set of 14 Colors
-A pencil
-Tape
The specific brands Haven will be using can be found here.
On April 22nd, we will be painting the following picture (takes approximately 1 hour):
And on April 29th we be painting the following picture (takes approximately 30 minutes):
To join in a workshop, simply sign up using Five to Nine and get the Zoom links. Sign up for both classes if you’re feeling inspired, and feel free to include your children or other housemates!
Are you finding it hard to keep up with your fitness routine during this time of working from home? Do you miss lunchtime walks with your coworkers? And do you get fueled by a little office competition? If so, we want to invite you to participate in our UR Fitness Challenge! We will randomly partner you with another member of UR and as a team you will track the number of minutes you exercise between Monday, April 13th and Friday, May 1st. Those with the most minutes will be our UR Winners! If interested, please sign up here. If you have questions, please contact Amy Plotkin.
The Gift Management team started sending tax acknowledgement letters to donors via email on Monday, March 23rd. In compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, emails are being sent for gifts over $250. Donors can always request a hard copy letter, which will be executed when we return to the office. Additionally, letters will be mailed for gifts below $250 when we return to the office or a cumulative letter will be mailed at the end of the calendar year. If you have any questions, please contact Gift Management at 631-5150.
Sara and Matt welcomed their son Teddy into the world on April 2nd at 7:49 am weighing 9 lbs 3 oz and measuring 20.5 inches long. All are home and doing well! Congratulations Sara and Matt! 
Dear Friends,
This is the first Microsoft Update weekend since working remotely. Please save any work you may have open and log off the VPN or just simply reboot (not shut down) your computer at the end of the work day today. This will ensure updates to be applied smoothly. Thank you!
-Development Help Desk
During this time, many of us are being introduced to new remote communication tools to stay connected with our colleagues and teams. While all the channels and messaging about them may seem a bit overwhelming, we’ve created a matrix to explain what to use and when. Within the chart are links to training videos, feature descriptions and of course, Zoom virtual backgrounds.
While working with your teams you can store, share, and access team resources from anywhere in the world. This G Suite training video explains how.
In addition, the Office of Information Technologies has provided documentation on using technology to help us work remotely and is offering the following classes this month.
OIT Lunch & Learn: Tools for Working from Home
You can register via Endeavor.nd.edu or contact OIT Training at 631-7227 or training@nd.edu.
Registrants will receive Zoom login information the day before the session.
Remember…if you need assistance you may contact the OIT help desk at 631-8111 or at the ServiceNow portal.
Check out the newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” featuring Athletics Advancement Regional Director Mike Brown! This is our first episode of the podcast to be recorded in three different locations, and we plan to continue improving our remote sound recording quality in the future. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest!
Happy Birthday to all our Development colleagues celebrating in the month of April! Though we won’t be able to celebrate with you in person, we hope you all have great birthdays and happy, healthy years ahead!
April 1 – Amy Plotkin
April 1 – Jessica Rizzo
April 1 – Steven Sollmann
April 1 – Tara Reilly
April 3 – Michael Connaughton
April 3 – Noell Stohler
April 6 – Austin Gammage
April 6 – Cindy Karpovs
April 6 – Conor Montijo
April 11 – Matthew Rombalski
April 12 – Joe Dietz
April 12 – Katy Orenchuk
April 15 – Amy Mason
April 18 – Dean Ernzen
April 18 – Jeff Faust
April 19 – Kristina Machalleck
April 19 – Rose Michalski
April 20 – Mark Helmke
April 22 – Darlean Vance
April 22 – Rachel Parks
April 23 – Kat Gardner
April 24 – Angie Dennig
April 27 – Katie Kerby
April 27 – Marie Labosky
April 27 – Ryan Brennan
April 27 – Sheila McMahon
April 28 – Mary Frank
April 30 – Andrew Fry
The AADs have populated this spreadsheet (one tab per unit) to showcase the status of development-related events in the Academy through May 31st, 2020. If you have any questions related to a particular event, please reach out to the AAD.
The University’s existing policy on payments/reimbursements for travel cancellations remains in effect, with one policy exception noted below due to the unusual circumstances of COVID-19.
Per existing policy, travelers who have purchased tickets or incurred expenses for travel events which are subsequently canceled are encouraged to rebook unused airfare and cancel lodging reservations and conference bookings, whenever possible. Credits from canceled flights booked through TravelND (Anthony Travel or the Concur Booking Tool) will be tracked by the University.
If an individual paid for a flight personally that was subsequently canceled due to COVID-19, reimbursement can be requested even though the flight was not taken. This policy departure is allowed for COVID-19 related cancellations with the understanding that the airline ticket will be reused for University purposes in the future. The employee and/or their department will be responsible for keeping track of the unused flight ticket and ensuring it is used at a later point in time for University purposes.
To request reimbursement for canceled travel, the traveler will file an expense report and document that the flight/conference/trip was canceled due to COVID-19 and therefore the ticket could not be used. Please fully document the issue and utilize the activity code 11019 “COVID-19 Related Costs”, which the University has established for tracking purposes.
Once the ticket credit is finally used, the employee will include the previous reimbursement when documenting the “full trip” on the future trip expense report. Any change fees associated with rebooked flights will be reimbursed, regardless of booking method.
Any remaining out of pocket expenses incurred for travel cancellations will be reimbursed at the discretion of the department. Please be sure to use activity code 11019 “COVID-19 Related Costs”, when applicable.
Note that refunds received by a traveler (in the form of credits issued or cash reimbursements) for other University prepaid travel items (e.g., conference fees), whether paid by the University directly to the vendor or via reimbursement to the employee, are to be repaid to the University when received by the traveler. If this step is not followed, the budget unit may incur double costs and the traveler receives double reimbursement.
Greetings from the Office of Student Employment!
As we continue to work through next steps related to the University’s COVID-19 response, we want to take this opportunity to address our student workers. These students provide important services to our offices, and their compensation is often integral to how they pay for their Notre Dame education.
With that in mind, we are encouraging all departments to make remote work available, if possible, for current student workers. This will not be possible in all cases, but we ask for your creativity in trying to make this option available.
Our current policy for student workers is as follows:
There will be situations where remote work is possible but the student decides not to continue working, we ask that you let the Student Employment office know of these “vacancies”. Because there may be situations when a student wants to work and needs the resources to support themselves, but cannot because the job they previously performed cannot be performed remotely. In these situations we’ll encourage them to find another “vacant” student job.
then the student can reach out to the Office of Student Employment at stdempl@nd.edu to see if they might qualify for wage replacement. Consideration for wage replacement will be given to students who have a demonstrated pattern of work and who demonstrate a certain level of financial need.
The above policies were developed jointly with representatives from the Enrollment Division, Student Affairs, Finance Division, Human Resources, Graduate School, ND Research and General Counsel. This policy will be noted on the coronavirus.nd.edu site and will be communicated to Undergraduate and Graduate students via a newsletter from the Division of Student Affairs.
For questions regarding these policies, please reach out to one of the following individuals:
Yolanda Teamor, Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid
yteamor@nd.edu or 631-5119
Jason Little, Associate Controller
jlittle1@nd.edu or 631-3579
We hope this information allows you to move forward with your decisions on student employment. Please note this email will also be sent to Business Managers and Student Worker Supervisors; however, please forward as appropriate.
Sincerely,
Student Employment
Dear colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions I share that Andrew Whittington will be leaving the Annual Giving team to take a new role within the University as a Program Director with the Center for University Advising – an initiative here at ND dedicated to accompanying and forming our students as they grow into fuller versions of themselves.
During Andrew’s time in Development, he has been an incredible partner and leader in growing the ND Loyal volunteer program. We will certainly miss Andrew, but know he will bring his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence to this new role and continue to serve and better the University.
Andrew’s last day is this Friday – please join me in congratulating Andrew!
-Ellen Roof
During these times of remote work and social distancing, it can be hard to maintain a sense of community and connection to one another. We want to remind you that the 5-9 platform is a great tool for virtually engaging with one another. Whether you want to organize a digital event, such as an informational webinar or a video-chat coffee, or want to post and discuss articles you’ve found helpful, such as tips for working from home or keeping young kids occupied, 5-9 is a great resource to explore and share. For example, feel free to add your dog/pet pictures to this thread! If you need help setting up your account or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Grace Prosniewski.
Dear Campus Community,
We know these are unprecedented times in our history, requiring us to respond in new ways in how we teach and offer campus services. As we adapt, we must ensure that departments, faculty and staff have the resources they need for success, while also ensuring good stewardship and appropriate business practices.
To that end, following are a few general reminders (please see below for specific guidance for faculty related to remote teaching):
In a time of so much uncertainty, prudent stewardship of our resources is of high importance. We thank you in advance for your support of good business practice. Should you need assistance in acquiring items, Procurement Services is ready to help you.
Professional Development: Ask a Recruiter! Hosted by your Friendly Neighborhood Talent Acquisition Team, next week we will have two LIVE 30-minute Q&A sessions about all those questions you may have about resume writing, talking to managers (your current one or reaching out to a hiring manager), figuring out if you are qualified for a role, answering interview questions, and more! You can submit a question or two in sign-up sheet, or ask during the session. (Or both.) If the feedback is good and demand high, we’ll continue these sessions over the next few weeks.Each session is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to grab your spot using this link now!
Are you a Hiring Manager? We’ve created special Ask A Recruiter! – Hiring Manager Edition sessions just for you! Offered two days next week, same format (30 minute LIVE Q&A, 20 participants max), we’ll help answer your questions about interview situations that you want to create – or avoid. Use this link to sign up today – learn from the direct experience of Talent Acquisition and your peers in this (hopefully) fun & fast-paced format. If you find it valuable, we have a list of additional topics we can cover over the next few weeks.
Academic Advancement and Annual Planning:
Especially as we begin Annual Planning, please know that we have a full Academic Advancement team in full service. Individual team members will continue to operate as usual, and do so remotely. Our team can be a valuable resource as you build out your plans for the coming fiscal year, and also close out this year as strong as possible.
We are available via phone call, email, text, or Zoom meetings. Below is a directory of our team, sorted by the areas we serve, and including our email addresses and cell phone numbers.
For general questions or if you need help discerning who to contact, reach out to Kelly Courington at kcouring@nd.edu or 708-254-5607.
Given that at calendar year-end Gift Planning employs a “skeleton crew” approach, Gift Planning is uniquely positioned to transition to a remote work environment with minimal disruption.
All gift planning members are expected to retrieve his/her voicemail messages and monitor his/her email regularly during any period of remote work.
GPOs will be expected to utilize laptops and cell phones to function as normal. GPOs will continue to take responsibility for the gifts he/she is working on both in engaging with the regional directors and benefactors and processing gifts that come in during this period.
Region directors will continue to work directly with the GPO and per usual, may reach out to Rich Naponelli with any questions and/or issues including gift acceptance requests.
Development Coordinators will be expected to utilize laptops, be generally available during this time, and proactively engage with his/her GPO as would be the case in the office. We plan to utilize Google chat, text messages, Zoom meetings, conference calls, and emails to mimic the office environment. Over the last 2 years, we have continued to migrate many of our manual processes online so that most if not all processes may be completed without the need to physically transfer paperwork.
Rich Naponelli • 815-236-0550 (c) • rnaponel@nd.edu
Patrick Brennan • 574-850-6972 (c) • pbrenna3@nd.edu
Chris DeTrempe • 574-387-0308 (c) • cdetremp@nd.edu
TJ Pillari • 574-210-1553 (c) • tpillari@nd.edu
Jessica Brice • 574-276-9154 (c) • jbrice@nd.edu
Jennifer Koebel • JenKoebel@nd.edu
Carolyn Lax • lax.3@nd.edu
Maureen Daday • mdaday3@nd.edu
Anne Wieber • awieber1@nd.edu
RaeLee Rea • rrea@nd.edu
All team meetings may be conducted via Zoom or conference calls.
Gift Planning tends to be more paper-intensive than other groups. We are developing a process to allow us to continue to mail physical copies of certain materials. Letters and other mailings that cannot be sent via email or otherwise postposed may be completed by the DC using the GPOs electronic signature. We have developed a Word version of Gift Planning’s letterhead which we can utilize with e-signatures to produce letters without the need to physically sign.
Incoming mail poses a unique problem. However, for any extended period in which Development is working remotely, but mail is still delivered, mail may be handled as we do calendar year-end, with a point person retrieving and opening the mail, assuming access to Eddy Street is granted.
We will follow the standard procedure for the review and transmittal of Gift Planning agreements. All routing forms may be prepared electronically.
Each GPO will continue to be required to prepare his/her own documents for signature and email Rich and/or RaeLee for the initial review. Once approved, the GPO may arrange for signature by the donor. Executed documents will be emailed to Carolyn to begin the DocuSign signature routing. I recommend that during any extended period of remote work, we relax the requirements that CRT and CGA agreements require physical signatures and instead route for signature using DocuSign.
The entirety of the DAF program may be executed remotely. Regional directors and GPOs should continue to reach out to RaeLee via phone, Google chat, or email. Donors wishing to make contributions or recommendations may alert RaeLee via email as they do now.
DAF portal development is expected to continue on schedule as we have been conducting Zoom meetings since inception.
If a GPO is expecting a wire or securities transfer, he/she should email the name of the donor, Advance ID, name of security (if applicable), number of shares (if applicable) and expected amount to all of the following people:
Gift receipts will be emailed to Gift Management and uploaded to the shared drive pursuant to our standard procedures.
University Relations – 405 Main Front Office
Contacts:
Deb deStJean: ddestjea@nd.edu 574-360-6910
Sharon Rankert: srankert@nd.edu 574-807-5373
Building/Office Entry
Please use your ND ID card for building and office access. Please contact Notre Dame Police Department at 574-631-5555 if your swipe access is not working.
Phones
The University Relations main number, ext. 5089, is forwarded to Sharon Rankert’s cell phone number and will be handled accordingly.
Mail
Effective March 23, the Mail Distribution Center will be holding mail for all departments on campus. Deb deStJean will pick up mail on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for University Relations and the Office of Public Affairs and Communications. She will open it and scan anything that may deem necessary to have right away. Normal protocol will be followed for the receipt of gifts with the exception for delivery. Because courier service will not be available, checks will be hand-delivered and placed in the Grace Hall 10th floor dropbox.
As mentioned in today’s souNDoff, we want to promote our local and small businesses during this challenging time. While all restaurant and bar dine-in services are closed until the end of March in the state of Indiana, many of our local establishments are offering carryout and delivery options. Check out a list of local restaurants offering these options here.
Remember, social distancing is key in all interactions, so when possible, limit the amount of in-person interaction you have with the delivery person. If using an app like Postmates or DoorDash, select “Contactless Delivery” or specify to the restaurant to have your food left outside your door for you to pickup.
When you get food into your home, take it out of the containers, throw those out, and then wash your hands thoroughly before eating.
If you’re not comfortable ordering external food at this time, consider purchasing a gift card to use later. Thanks for supporting our local community!
Do you already miss the sweet sound of your co-workers’ voices? Never fear! The latest episode of “The Grace of Giving” is here, featuring Annual Giving’s Volunteer Leadership Assistant Director Katie Kerby! Listen here. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
Annual Giving (Business Continuity Plan)
Contacts
The Annual Giving team is all available by cell and email as needed. Cell phones may be found on the UR Directory. Key contacts:
Brian Diss (402.319.4113)
Ashley Gerard (574.286.5593)
Kim Borza (724.480.7113)
Lindahl Chase (574.261.2550)
Brandon Tabor (574.299.3864)
Ellen Roof (574.850.3593)
Donor Experience
The Donor Experience Team is monitoring the Donor Experience Concierge Line (574.631.5198) remotely. Giving Society members can continue to call this line for assistance with membership questions, tickets, etc. All giving society email inboxes are being monitored as well.
Solicitations
All asks coming out of annual giving are being thoroughly vetted in this uncertain time. At this point, we are not actively soliciting any benefactors (including giving society renewals) and will evaluate this policy on a weekly basis. We will communicate with the field when solicitations resume. Please contact Lindahl Chase with any question regarding a giving society member’s membership status.
Notre Dame Day
Notre Dame Day is currently scheduled for April 26-27. We will make a final decision on whether to hold or postpone this year’s Notre Dame Day on or before April 6. Please contact Ellen Roof with any Notre Dame Day related questions.
Athletics Advancement will be continuing our business as a team through remote work. We may be reached by email or at the cell numbers above. We remain available as a resource to you and your benefactors throughout these challenging times, and we look forward to partnering with you in meaningful ways. To that end, please note the following.
For specific matters related to:
Office Entry
Use your ND ID card to access the office. Please contact Mary Flynt and/or Lana Taylor if your swipe access is not working.
Phones
Voicemail messages left on the main office number will roll over to Amy Walter’s email and will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member or returned by Amy Walter.
Mail
USPS mail will be held at the South Bend post office. Staff will pick up the mail on Tuesday and Friday and follow the same process as during Christmas break: open all mail, make copies of anything with a gift and/or gift agreement, put copy in DC mailboxes, and deliver originals to Grace Hall for processing. All non-gift related mail will also be placed in DC mailboxes. We will email DCs and RDs regarding gift documents received.
Staff will collect UPS and FedEx items from the respective “will call” windows in South Bend and process per mail protocol outlined above. Please discontinue shipping to the office address during this period to reduce the amount of mail we need to process.
Please contact directly Amazon or any vendors from whom you are expecting packages and update the delivery location.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Marilyn Bassett (mbassett@nd.edu or 301-523-7990) or Carolyn Hardman (chardma1@nd.edu or 574-514-1632.)
Philanthropic Strategy
Although we are not in the office, it is still business as usual for the Philanthropic Strategy team. We are available via phone, email, or zoom meetings. Since we are transitioning some regions and consultants, you may want to send direct emails to multiple prospect consultants and we will work together for a timely response.
Urgent requests for research can be communicated directly to Katie Engel and Ben Moeller via email or phone. All research will be provided via email within the standard time frame (approximately 1-2 weeks). Katie and Ben are also available for Zoom Meetings and phone calls as needed.
Escalation Contact Information:
Brad Goff: bgoff@nd.edu 574-315-3000
Cindy Karpovs: ckarpovs@nd.edu 574-286-3269
Katie Engel: kengel2@nd.edu 585-208-5947
Prospect Strategy & Development team:
Cindy Karpovs: ckarpovs@nd.edu 574-286-3269
Kevin McMannis: kmcmanni@nd.edu 281-814-8328
Meghan Walsh: mwalsh19@nd.edu 574-339-1043
Tori Hommel: vhommel@nd.edu 574-315-8891
Prospect Research team:
Katie Engel: kengel2@nd.edu 585-208-5947
Ben Moeller: bmoeller@nd.edu 712-574-9388
Internal Engagement
Contact:
James Riley – 574-210-9175
All team members are available via phone and email. See https://ur.nd.edu/directory/ for contact information.
Interviews:
All scheduled interviews for the week of March 16 have been postponed until further notice and the candidates have been notified.
Special Events Team
Contact:
All team members are available via cell or email.
Events:
Most all events have been cancelled for the months of March and April.
Financial Administration & Strategy
Contact:
Each of us has our office phones forward to our cell phones, but both numbers are listed below:
Jill Calderone x2622; (574) 339-3214
Andrew Frye x2430; (574) 339-4685
Rachel Parks x2886; (574) 303-8450
Geoff Stookey x2986; (509) 638-3779
Kathryn Valenti x0392; (609) 865-0786 (Kathryn will be out on leave until July 14th)
Finance – Contact Geoff or Rachel
Tickets – Contact Jill or Andrew
SPORT – Contact Jill if you need any changes made
Stewardship & Donor Relations
Contact:
All team members are available via phone and email. See https://ur.nd.edu/directory/ for contact information.
Acknowledgments:
Beginning March 16, all acknowledgments from Fr. John Jenkins and Lou Nanni will be emailed with scanned signatures to benefactors. Fundraisers will still review the letters, as is the standard process, and fundraisers will be asked to secure email addresses when needed. Questions should be directed to acks@nd.edu.
Events:
All March and April stewardship events have been cancelled; guests have been notified. Questions may be directed to Katherine Lane.
Public Recognition:
The March installation of the new Interaction Recognition Display in the Hesburgh Library has been postponed until the end of April. Any questions can be sent to Jessica Reasons.
It is my pleasure to welcome Rachel Parks to the Financial Administration and Strategy team as Finance and Administration Program Director. Rachel’s first day will be Monday, March 16, and she will lead our division’s day-to-day financial management, including collaborating on budgeting, forecasting, and supporting transactional needs.
Rachel earned her BA from the University of Arkansas and MA from Louisiana Tech University. Thereafter, she began working in grant and research administration at LA Tech and institutional effectiveness at Northwest Arkansas CC. Most recently, Notre Dame Research was her home as Rachel served as a Grants Program Manager and Research Contracts Program Manager. In these capacities, she worked closely with faculty and administrators to manage research grants – from overseeing budgets to monitoring federal fiscal policy compliance and negotiating contracts.
Please join me in welcoming Rachel to the University Relations family! Though it might be a bit down the road, I know that she looks forward to meeting all of you in person!
All the best,
Kathryn Valenti
Gift and Data Management
For the most up-to-date plan, see here.
Contact: Amy Schell 574-339-6791
Gift Agreements
Contact:
Katherine Cinninger 773-263-8074
Matt Rombalski 617-407-9951
Gift Management & Advancement Records
Contact:
Stacy Koebel: Stacy.Koebel.1@nd.edu 574-631-5546
Patty Herrity: Patricia.M.Herrity.4@nd.edu 574-631-4292
Processing of Pledges and Gifts – The Advancement Records team will continue to process gifts pledges and pledge payments as follows:
*Gift Management will utilize a process called Remote Lockbox Capture to deposit checks and source documents sent directly to campus.
During this time period, please encourage your benefactors, and recognition society members to utilize the JP Morgan lockbox, online giving forms, or wire/ACH transfers should they want to have their gifts processed in a prompt manner. Mailing checks or gift agreements via USPS directly to one of our campus locations will delay processing by 2-5 days depending on volume.
We will be processing payments sent to campus via USPS. We are in communication with Mail Distribution and in the event that there are changes in the delivery process we will work with the Notre Dame post office. Anyone who receives gift related mail on campus should utilize the dropbox on the 10th floor of Grace Hall.
Please direct calls to 574-631-5150 and a team member will return the call.
Please direct emails to givegift@nd.edu and a team member will respond.
Please direct duplicate tax receipt requests to givegift@nd.edu and a team member will respond electronically.
Biographical information updates will continue to be processed daily via the crmND case functionality. Please continue to use this format for your updates. The Data Records team will also be monitoring alumfile@nd.edu.
Business as Usual. All staff will be available via phone, email, or zoom meetings
Resources:
JP Morgan Chase Lockbox
University of Notre Dame
PO Box 802275
Chicago, IL 60680-9841
Online Credit Card Giving
https://giving.nd.edu/
Gift of Securities
https://giving.nd.edu/ways-to-give/how-to-give/securities/
Wire Transfer Instructions
Bank Name JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Chicago, IL
ABA# – Wire Transfers 021000021
ABA# – ACH Transfers 071000013
SWIFT Code CHASUS33
(Foreign Wire Transfers)
Account Name University of Notre Dame du Lac
Development Receipts Account
Account Number 790301915
Beneficiary Development Office
Attention: Stacy Koebel-Harder (574) 631-5546
Reference donor name and gift purpose on document
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Katie Engel has been promoted to the position of Director, Prospect Research effective immediately. Katie has served as an integral member of the research team since she started at the University in July of 2018.
In addition to leading the prospect research team in her new role, Katie will be responsible for establishing the future vision of the team as we finish the Boldly Campaign and prepare for campaign 9. Along with other key priorities, Katie and her team will be instrumental in developing the prospect pipeline, leading efforts around education and training for the fundraisers regarding high-impact research questions that can be used during visits, and driving strategy around best practices for wealth research (technology, tools, practices, etc.). Through this role, Katie will work to implement a new set of innovative, creative, donor-centric and transformative initiatives that elevate the team’s contribution to the overall goals of the department.
Katie is a graduate of Pepperdine University, where she earned a BA in English, and Rochester Institute of Technology, where she earned a MS in Public Policy. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Katie worked in legal writing and research. In her free time, Katie enjoys running and cycling. She hopes to one day qualify for the Olympic Trials in the marathon! Please join me in congratulating her as she embarks on the next phase of her career in serving Notre Dame.
We will look to post Katie’s former position of Research Analyst in the coming days. Please contact Katie or Tara if you have an interest in discussing the position.
All my best,
Brad
Business as Usual. All support will be available via phone, email, or zoom meetings.
Reporting/Business Applications
For any issues or data needs related to reporting, crmND, Advance Web or other business applications, submit a ticket through the Data Request Form in ServiceNow and a member of the IT team will respond to your request. A link to the form is located on the UR website also.
Technical Support
For technical support, you can submit a help desk ticket or request through ServiceNow, or contact the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, the Development Help Desk at 574-631-2678, or you can email devhelp@nd.edu
Instructions on how to access your Zoom account, forward your office number to your mobile phone, and enable voicemail forwarding to email can be accessed here.
Escalation Contact Information:
Carleen Quinlan 574-274-7493
Patty Kokesh 219-477-9556
Express Press plans to operate business as usual. FedEx can still print at multiple locations as of now. Those who request printed copies will need to pick them up at either Express Press or the FedEx location they have designated. Lin Wang is the Storytelling point-person for printing.
Good afternoon,
In light of the University’s recent decisions and guidance surrounding the evolving coronavirus situation, the spring True to Her Name stewardship event has been canceled. Registered benefactors will soon receive the following communication from Katherine Lane, and all will be eligible to attend next year’s event on Saturday, April 17, 2021 as indicated.
Please let me know if you or your benefactors have any questions or concerns as a result of this decision, and thank you as always for your partnership.
Best,
Mary Fisher
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All:
We have decided to cancel the True to Her Name stewardship event on April 18th. In light of Fr. John’s message yesterday on the decision to suspend in-person classes at least until April 13, as well as the suggestion to cancel unnecessary travel and events, we have decided that this is the best approach for everyone’s safety and wellbeing.
For those of you who have made hotel requests through our Special Events Office, know that we will cancel your accommodations at the Morris Inn. You will not be held responsible. If for some reason you still plan to come to campus, please let me know and we will be able to work with you to adjust your reservations.
I am happy to share that next year’s True to Her Name event will be held April 17, 2021. Please let this message serve as a save-the-date and know that we very much hope you’ll join us then.
Thanks for your understanding, and for everything you do for Notre Dame.
God bless,
Katherine Lane
Per the University’s decision to move courses online, the Yoga on Eddy Class scheduled for this afternoon (03.12) has been cancelled. We will look to reschedule at some point in the future! Thanks!
Hello again. Please see this link for a message that went out earlier today to all Study Abroad students. A message with similar information was also sent to parents of Study Abroad students.
If you have any questions or if I can be helpful in any way related to your engagement with donors who have questions about Study Abroad, please call me at x7712 or contact me by email.
Thank you.
-Michael Loungo
Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you that Kim Borza has been promoted to Director, Notre Dame Giving Societies within the Annual Giving team. In this role, Kim will oversee the Giving Society team and direct the overall cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategy for the Sorin Society, Rockne Athletics Fund, O’Hara Society, Order of St. Thomas More, and Badin Guild, with a particular focus on the member and revenue growth from these societies. At this time, Kim will also maintain direct responsibility for and ownership of Athletics Director’s Circle and Jesse Harper Council.
Since joining the team in December 2017 as Associate Director of Athletics Annual Giving, Kim has distinguished herself has a mission-driven, team-oriented, and goals-focused colleague. The tremendous growth of the Rockne Athletics Fund in the past three years is a direct testament to Kim’s leadership and her collaboration with colleagues in Development and Athletics. I am excited to see her take on this important role and broaden her leadership for the critical unrestricted revenue growth for the University in the years to come.
Please join me in congratulating Kim!
Best,
Brian Diss
Colleagues,
Due to the intense planning effort that OIT is involved in to keep campus operations running smoothly should the coronavirus arrive here, OIT has been asked to postpone the Taste of Technology conference that was scheduled to run this Wednesday and Thursday. Please know that this decision was made to ensure that OIT resources are available when and where they are most needed to protect the well-being of the entire Notre Dame community. We will make an announcement as soon as we receive word of the rescheduled dates.
Please keep Steve Nekic and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of Steve’s father, Frank Nekic. Over two years ago Frank was diagnosed with ALS and he passed away this past Saturday. Frank was a 1977 graduate of Notre Dame and his obituary can be found here.
Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that effective as of March 1st, Dean Ernzen is transitioning to an expanded role as Enterprise CRM Program Manager, reporting directly to me.
In this role, Dean will continue to lead efforts to grow and advance the CRM for University Relations and the entire University enterprise. He will also lead various data enhancement partnership initiatives for our division, including Notre Dame’s newly formed partnership with Fanatics.
Please join me in congratulating Dean as he transitions to this new and expanded role!
-Heather Christophersen
The latest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast came out last week and features Regional Director on the Northwest team, Bill Kempf! Check it out here. If you’d like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this brief form and we’ll contact you. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
Once again, we will be welcoming a diverse, capable, and accountable intern cohort to complete resume-worthy projects June 1-July 24. To request an intern, please complete this Project Proposal Form by March 27. You may submit multiple projects.
Reasons to participate in the program include:
Enjoy the opportunity to invest in ND students
Accomplish meaningful work for your team
Experience the heart of our mission – helping students
Grow professionally by adding/managing/mentoring new teammates
Approved internships are funded through a central account
Projects should be “resume-worthy” and produce meaningful work. Summer interns will work on projects Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-5 PM. Fridays are devoted to cohort activities and professional development. Host-supervisors of interns collaborate with the LOD team to provide onboarding, ongoing coaching/management, final presentations, and mid-term and final reviews.
Contact Bryan Reaume or Mary Flynt for any questions.
Dear Friends & Colleagues,
Dan Santucci has passed the torch…I am the next participant in ‘Dancing With Our Stars’, the local charity event benefiting the South Bend Center For The Homeless. I am honored to be a part of this wonderful cause and supporting this amazing resource in our community! And, I am excited to tell you my dance lessons are in full swing (a video attached for your viewing pleasure – or a few good laughs at my expense!) I humbly ask for your votes! On April 17th, the votes will be tallied after all participants have danced the night away. However, the real voting begins NOW! I have set a goal to raise $20,000! Remember you are voting for the Center and its guests each time you cast a vote!
I hope you will take a second and send in a vote or two (or more!). To vote click here:
https://givegrove.com/stars20/vote/shaheen-goldrick/
THANK YOU! And, please pray for me and wish me luck!
Shaheen Goldrick
Due to a printing error, a number of the reserved parking spots under the Eddy Street office have signs that say reserved for Notre Dame Development. However, we still only have our original seven spaces and all of those spots are currently reserved. Please do not park in any other spots, even if the sign says reserved for Development. New signs are on the way for the Investment office and should be installed in the next week. As always, parking is always available in the Eddy Street garage at no cost to employees. Thanks for your help.
Great opportunities await! Are you excited about meeting benefactors and donors in person? Do you love the thrill of inspiring those who love Notre Dame to commit to sharing their resources by joining key Giving Societies? We are looking for driven, dedicated, and passionate people to join the Annual Giving Team as Associate Directors! If this doesn’t sound like you, that’s OK. Please share the link with folks you think would love – and be successful – in this role. Why do people love this role? The great team members, the opportunity to learn more about Development and partner with Development colleagues, and hey- did I mention the great team? If you are interested in this role or know others who would be, you can: send the position posting link, send me a quick introductory note with their contact information at tgilchri@nd.edu, or even share my Calendly scheduling link for a 20 minute Exploratory Call. Thank you for the privilege of helping you build great teams!
-Tara Gilchrist
Explore new ways to use IT tools and applications in your daily life at OIT’s Taste of Technology 2020, a free mini-conference for ND faculty, staff and students. The conference kicks off on Wednesday, March 11. Feel free to attend one or two sessions or attend them all. To learn more, click here.
Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Susan Lynch as the newest Regional Director of Development on the Illinois Region! A native of Detroit, Michigan, Susan’s father was a Notre Dame graduate (Class of 1957) and her two sisters attended St. Mary’s College (Mary Ann Lynch Quinn, Class of 1987; Cathleen Lynch Bottini Class of 1991). She was raised on the tradition of Notre Dame.
Susan is a graduate of Marquette University (1988) and Fordham University School of Law (1995), and has been practicing law since 1996. Simultaneous with this law practice of 24 years, Susan has served as a real estate broker, a Managing Broker for Sotheby’s and a Real Estate Developer. She has spent the last nine years owning an Estate Liquidation Business in Chicago called Tilly Vintage (voted by Chicago Magazine as 2019’s Best Vintage Shop).
Her husband, Morgan Fingleton, hails from Roscommon County, Ireland and is a full-time musician with his own recording studio, playing live music throughout the Midwest. Like most parents they are beyond proud of their two sons, Darragh (age 15) and Eoin (“Owen”) age 12.
Her first day in the South Bend office will be Monday, March 23, 2020 but she will also be attending the Fundraiser Meetings in early March so say hello when you see her. Susan is beyond excited to relocate to South Bend, Indiana, where she says, “I am bringing my family home.”
-Jesse Meyer
Colleagues,
The location for the Love Thee Notre Dame digital marketing materials has changed. These files can now be found in the Dev-Resources shared drive in the Love Thee Notre Dame folder. All Gift Planning and Love Thee Notre Dame digital marketing materials will be housed here going forward. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Wieber or Laura Snell.
Our Academic Advancement team has grown! Katy and Chris Orenchuk have welcomed Elizabeth Ann Orenchuk into the world. She was born yesterday, February 24th at 6:06pm, weighs 8lbs 6oz, and is 21 inches long. All are doing well. Please join in congratulating Katy & Chris and in thanksgiving for this beautiful gift of life.
Michael Loungo Interim AAD for Arts and Architecture
While Katy is with her family over the coming weeks, Michael Loungo will serve as interim AAD for the School of Architecture, DPAC, and the Snite Museum (soon to be Raclin Murphy Museum). All inquiries related to these areas should be sent directly to Michael (copy Kelly Courington) until Katy returns from maternity leave.
Thank you to everyone that came to the first Closing Gifts event. You can now find the list of naming opportunities on the Campaign Resource Center here.
If you have any questions about an opportunity on this list, please reach out to the liaison indicated in the spreadsheet, or contact Michael Loungo or Kelly Courington.
“What to Believe in Uncertain Times?” is the latest installment of Big Questions, presented by the Notre Dame Alumni Association. As we get closer and closer to the 2020 election — and the first presidential debate held at Notre Dame — competing information, even misinformation, is everywhere. “What to Believe in Uncertain Times?” is designed to help you learn how to constructively debate, positively make arguments, and change or confirm your own beliefs as you find the truth. This four-part, digital micro-course, led by Dr. Paul Blaschko, uses short videos, recommended readings, and interactive worksheets to help you sort through the noise and navigate uncertain times.
The latest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out today and features Regional Associate for Foundation Relations, Ernestine Gardner! Check it out here. If you’d like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this brief form and we’ll contact you.
Maria Dahn is no longer in Foundation Relations. If you had any projects with Maria, please reach out to FR Senior Director Michelle Joyce for a transition plan.
Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that Mary Jane Anon will serve as the Director of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle Program effective March 1, 2020. For close to 8 years, Mary Jane has played a critical leadership role of our Advisory Council program helping to launch the Student-Athlete, Keough School of Global Affairs, and IDEA Center advisory councils during her tenure. As important, she has worked tirelessly to deepen the engagement of our 700+ members across 18 councils by collaborating with our executive officers, vice presidents, deans, office of special events, and storytelling and engagement team to deliver an unsurpassed fall council experience. Mary Jane transformed our annual Advisory Council renewal process from a review process to a comprehensive strategy process by working closely with regional development, prospect management, and information technology and services team. Please join me in welcoming Mary Jane to her new role.
Drew Buscareno
Associate Vice President of Development
Dear Colleagues,
The Badin Guild will be hosting stewardship events in Orange County and Los Angeles on Saturday, March 21, 2020, and Sunday, March 22, 2020, respectively. Christopher Adkins, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Notre Dame Deloitte Center of Ethical Leadership will be our special guest speaker at both of these events. The Orange County reception is hosted by Tom and Suzy Robinson and the Los Angeles Brunch by Vic and Diane Hawley.
Invitations with event details were sent on Monday, February 10, 2020 via email and mail to all Badin Guild members. Reminders will be sent in the coming weeks.
Invitation and RSVP lists for these events are available to view here. If you have a benefactor you would like to invite or would like more information on these events, please contact Laura Walker.
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us for the 2020 Scott Malpass Endowment Update Teleconference on Tuesday, February 18 at 2:00 PM EST. This private, invite only event for Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust donors and beneficiaries will include Scott’s remarks on the Notre Dame Endowment followed by a Question & Answer session.
The Fighting Irish room has been reserved for team members to access this event. If you will be offsite, please contact Laura Walker for call access information.
Colleagues,
Please keep Ernestine Gardner and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of her mother-in-law, who passed away after a short illness following complications from a surgery she had a few months ago. Her obituary can be found here.
There will be no viewing or funeral, since she elected to be cremated, but there will be a memorial Mass at her church on Feb. 22 and her ashes will be interred afterward in the little cemetery adjoining the church. If anyone wants to send flowers or cards, they can go to Ernestine’s house, 6428 Redenbacher Court, South Bend, IN 46614.
Many colleagues are experiencing more work/life dynamics than in the past due to advances in technology and increased demands on personal time. The line that has traditionally been drawn between work life and personal life has gradually blurred. It is vitally important for us as a department to acknowledge and respond to these changes in our workplace to both attract talent and enhance the culture for our most valuable asset: You. Changing technology, demographics, attitudes of the workforce, and new ways of managing employees play a significant role in the ultimate success and viability of flexible work arrangements. Flexible work arrangements enable employees and supervisors to work outside of the standard 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. work schedule and office location. Any change in regular hours of operation is solely a departmental and/or team decision.
The process for the pilot is as follows. We will focus on three types of flexible work arrangements: 1) Working Remotely. Should you be interested in working remotely, please initiate the conversation with your supervisor to establish the appropriate parameters relevant to your situation. 2) Flex Hours. Flex hours will be focused around the core hours of 9:00am – 3:30pm, of which everyone is expected to be in office. 3) Compressed Week. A compressed work schedule allows an employee to work a traditional 35-40 hour workweek in less than the traditional number of workdays. Many compressed work schedule options may be negotiated. A flexible working arrangement form (Development Dept Flexible Work Environment Agreement Form_2.12.2020) will be signed by both the employee and the manager, and forwarded to James Riley, Sr. Director of Internal Engagement. During the pilot, a three and six month evaluation must be completed by the manager and employee. We have developed an FAQ specifically designed to answer questions that may be on your mind, and will continue to add questions as we learn throughout this dynamic pilot.
On March 1, 2020 the Development Office will begin a Flexible Work Environment Pilot Program that will run through September 30. It is anticipated that there will be many questions about the pilot. As such, we have arranged our next ND Shares to address this topic and all of your questions/concerns on Monday, February 24 at 4pm in the ESC Family Room. Please plan to attend. There will be additional opportunities throughout the pilot to ask questions and learn from each other. We also encourage you to reach out to Heather Christophersen or James Riley directly with your inquiries. This is an exciting time for our office, as we take yet another step toward enhancing our culture.
This Sunday, the Annual Giving team will send a stewardship email to undergraduate alumni who have made a gift this fiscal year. This email will celebrate some of the ways these alumni make Notre Dame a better place and announce the ND Loyal Score, which represents an individual’s cumulative years of giving.
If you have questions or would like to see email copy, please let Ellen Roof know.
Eddy Street now has a new coffee option. We have replaced the Douwe machine with a new Keurig machine stocked exclusively with Tayst Coffee. This highly regarded coffee brand has completely compostable pods, allowing us to assist the University’s sustainability program while providing great tasting coffee. Please give it a try, we know you’ll love it!
The latest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out today and features our first surprise remote guest! Check it out here. If you’d like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this brief form and we’ll contact you.
The February Matching Gift Email will send this Friday, February 14 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies and have made a gift since January 18, 2020 and as of today have not yet matched their gift.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gift. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
For those who are interested, we will be hosting 2 free yoga classes for Development employees. These hour-long classes will be led by one of the University’s certified instructors and will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 12th @ 4:30 p.m. in the Family Room on Eddy Street. Mats will be provided, but we encourage you to bring a water bottle. Space is limited to the first 50 who sign-up, so don’t be shy and click HERE! If you have any questions please contact Amy Plotkin or James Riley.
Please keep Vicki Reeder and Katie Edel in your prayers for the passing of Vicki’s brother, and Katie’s uncle, William Murphy, on Saturday, February 8th. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 12th from 5:00-8:00 with the funeral on Thursday at 11:00 at Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 William St. More information and the obituary can be found here.
The Business Objects Prod server will be unavailable this weekend from 8:00 am Saturday morning until 5:00 pm Sunday afternoon. During this time period users will not be able to log in unless they have been contacted to participate in system validation. Also, once the server is taken down scheduled reports will not run until the system is brought back online.
During this outage the Business Objects server will be upgraded from version 4.1 to version 4.2 of the software. The primary difference between these two versions of the software is that the functionality of the HTML report editor has been improved. All users who are using Applet mode to modify or view Web Intelligence reports should change this setting to use HTML mode instead. Instructions on how to change this setting will be sent out when the server is brought back online.
The Office of Sustainability unveiled a new mascot last week that will help spread useful information on living less wastefully. The cartoon squirrel known as “Big Stu” (no relation to Development) is the creation of Alyssa Carroll ’20, a graphic design intern in the office.
Big Stu has squirreled away recycling and sustainability tips, which he will share on social media and digital monitors on campus. If you’re looking to make your home and office more sustainable, follow Big Stu on Instagram (@sustainable.stu) and read about him in The Observer.
Dear Colleagues,
The Badin Guild will be hosting stewardship receptions in Naples and West Palm Beach on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, and Thursday, March 5, 2020, respectively. Heather Reynolds, M.S.S.W., Managing Director of Notre Dame’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) will be our special guest speaker at both of these events. The Naples reception is hosted by Frank and Dominica Annese and George and Ginny Mammola.
Invitations with event details were sent on Monday, January 27, 2020 via email and mail invitations will drop this week. Reminders will be sent in February.
Invitation and RSVP lists for these events are available to view here. If you have a benefactor you would like to invite or would like more information on these events, please contact Laura Walker.
Colleagues,
We have recently been contacted by the managers of the ESC Parking Garage asking us to refrain from playing loud music from our cars while in the garage. If you are in the habit of rocking out perhaps a little too hard, please keep this request in mind. We thank you in advance for your courtesy and consideration.
Dear Colleagues,
A new bequest brochure is now available for download here and print copies will be available in the Office of Gift Planning in the next week. If you have any questions, please reach out to Laura Snell Walker.
The biennial ImproveND survey gives faculty and staff the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience with a wide variety of internal services at Notre Dame. The survey closes on Friday, Jan. 31. If you have not already done so, please set aside time to complete the survey. A link to the survey should have been to sent to your inbox earlier in the month.
The January Matching Gift Email will be sent tomorrow, January 21, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies and have made a gift since September 1, 2019 and as of today and have not yet matched their gift.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gift. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
On December 22, Katie and Brian Powell welcomed Fitzgerald Linn to the world. “Fitz” arrived at 7 pounds 10 ounces and 19 inches long. Everyone is healthy and Cooper (5) and Brooks (3) are enjoying their new brother
Colleagues,
As a gentle reminder, please refrain from parking in the lot next to the Harper Hall and Raclin-Carmichael buildings. This lot is reserved for the faculty, staff, and students who work in these buildings. As always, parking is available free of charge for our development staff and visitors in the Eddy Street garage. Parking validation stickers are available from Amy Walter at the front desk if you will be at ESC for more than 2 hours. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to be good neighbors to our campus partners!
Colleagues,
This past weekend, the South Bend Tribune ran a viewpoint that had several misunderstandings of how the Notre Dame endowment operates. Paul J. Browne, Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications at the University, released a response viewpoint in the Tribune today that outlines how the endowment actually works, as well as the immense impact Notre Dame has on the local economy. Please consider this article as a useful resource to share and discuss with benefactors who may have similar concerns or questions related to the endowment.
Don’t forget to check out the latest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast featuring an interview with Applications Developer Jay Rizzi! Topics covered include football, dinosaurs, and the origin of the cubicle. Listen here. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at graceofgivingnd.
Colleagues,
I am excited to welcome Chau-Ly Phan to the Information Technology and Services team as a Business Systems Analyst.
Chau-Ly graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management. She shares her passion for problem solving and collaborative innovation as a teaching assistant at the University for the Design Thinking Program in the College of Arts and Letters.
Chau-Ly joined the OIT department at the University in 2016 on the CRM enterprise core team. She has worked with many of you in implementing and supporting crmND for the development office, and she is excited to bring her knowledge, training, and experience to work on new initiatives within the development office.
Chau-Ly’s first day will be January 16th.
Please join me in welcoming Chau-Ly.
-Carleen Quinlan
In December, there were several opportunities for the University Relations staff to help make the holidays brighter for those in need in our community. We wanted to express our gratitude for everyone who participated, and provide some details on the YWCA Toy Drive, the Center for the Homeless Item Drive, and the Christmas Ham Donation.
Toys for the YWCA: We encouraged everyone to bring a toy to the Christmas party to donate to the YWCA. The YWCA collects toys throughout the year for their toy room where the parents utilizing their services can shop for their children not only for Christmas but for birthdays. We were able to provide over 175 toys for children of all ages to help stock their toy room. Their CEO, Susan Tybon and Development Associate, Jena Perkins, asked that we share this message with everyone:
“Thank you so much for the donation of new toys for our children. Your support means everything to the women and children at our shelters. Because of your generosity, we were able to bring hope to the many women and children who call our shelter home this holiday season.
The YWCA serves not just as a safe place for women and children but also a caring, supportive home where they can learn the tools and get the support they need to rebuild and improve their lives. We couldn’t do this important work without caring partners in our community like you.
On behalf of our staff and the women and children we serve, thank you for your support. Together we can create a positive change in the lives of others and our community.
God Bless.”
Center for the Homeless Item Drive: Every holiday season, Notre Dame Development partners with the South Bend Center for the Homeless to help those in need in our community. This year, the Center was in urgent need of personal hygiene and toiletry items. Development delivered 4 large boxes full of these items. Staff at the Center mentioned that these items were coming at a critical time, as supplies had been running low.
Christmas Ham Donations: Every member of the University Relations team receives a ham at the division’s annual Christmas Luncheon. Staff are given the option to not take their ham and instead have it donated to the South Bend Center for the Homeless. This year, University Relations donated 60 hams to the Center, helping feed those in need in our community.
Thank you for all you did to help those in need this holiday season!
On Monday, January 20, the University will mark MLK Day with a campus-wide luncheon and program in the Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Civil Rights Leader Diane Nash will be the keynote speaker at this luncheon. If you wish to attend the luncheon, please request a ticket by emailing Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu) by Thursday, January 16th. We anticipate delivering the requested tickets by Friday, January 17th or on the morning of Monday, January 20th at the latest.
Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Victoria “Tori” Hommel to the Philanthropic Strategy team as a Prospect Management Consultant. In this role, Tori will partner with the fundraising teams by providing analysis and guidance to effectively move prospects to the next level in their philanthropic journey. Tori’s first day in the office will be Monday, January 13th.
Tori graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science degree, and earned her Masters of Science from LSU. She joined the University of Notre Dame Sports Medicine department in 2015 as assistant athletic trainer where she assisted with the Fighting Irish football team, attending to their daily student-athlete medical needs, and creating strategic treatment and rehabilitation plans for our student-athletes.
Hailing from Boise, Idaho initially, Tori now resides in South Bend, Indiana, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her black labrador, Bo. She is looking forward to meeting, working with, and helping everyone on the team!
Please join me in welcoming Tori to our Development family.
-Cindy Karpovs
Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Deana (pronounced “Dee-nuh”) Northern has accepted the role of IT Solutions Consultant for the NDAA!
Deana is from the South Bend area and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Public and Environmental Affairs. Recently, she began working towards a Master’s in Leadership (MSL) from Trine University.
Deana has been with the University since 2013, where she has provided support to ACE, the Graduate School, Notre Dame Press, ASSA, and, most recently, Student Affairs and RecSports. During her time at Notre Dame, Deana has participated in the implementation of the Irish1Card, RecSports’ move to Duncan Student Center, and she led the project to move the RecSports Fusion server to an AWS cloud solution. In the course of her work, Deana has earned a Lean Sigma Six Green Belt and has been chosen for the OIT’s Leadership Development Program.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe, and their ‘furkids.’ An avid DIYer, you can typically find her diving into some sort of project at home.
Deana will be transitioning to her new role on January 16th.
-Mark Welch
The Stewardship & Donor Relations team will soon be sending out email communications to all benefactors who have reached a cumulative giving milestone of $100,000+ and as a result qualify for recognition on our new digital recognition display in the Hesburgh Library.
In the coming weeks, all impacted benefactors will receive an initial email sent under Lou Nanni’s signature providing an introduction to the digital recognition display and sharing news that the static financial aid and Endowments for Excellence recognition displays currently located in the Eck Center and the Main Building will eventually be removed next year. This note will be shortly followed by an email sent from a member of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team to provide donors with additional details and allow them to send us feedback on their name display. Katherine Lane will be sending customized email messages to all benefactors at the $5M+ level, and Jessica Reasons will be sending a template email to all other benefactors, asking them to complete a short survey to provide approval. Primary fundraisers will be copied on both communications when the benefactor has one assigned. We hope that this will increase transparency and give fundraisers the opportunity to check-in with benefactors regarding this exciting new project and assist us in encouraging replies if needed. For all corporations and organizations that qualify for recognition, Julia Onghetich will be in touch shortly to discuss providing approvals.
We look forward to this new opportunity to provide our benefactors with an interactive and dynamic recognition display. Please feel free to reach out to Jessica Reasons, Director of Donor Recognition, if you have any questions or concerns.
Colleagues,
Please find the arrangements for Brenda Carr’s grandson, DeShawn D. Pfeifer, here. The visitation and funeral will both take place Saturday, January 11 at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. Please continue to keep Brenda and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Colleagues,
Please keep Brenda Carr and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Brenda’s grandson recently passed away. We do not have word on arrangements yet, but we will post any information we receive to the UR site.
Team,
I am excited to announce the following appointments to the Senior Director Leadership team for Regional Development. First, I am pleased to announce that Ryan Brennan will transition to the role of Senior Director for the New York Metro region. Ryan brings significant experience to the New York Metro team through his roles as Senior Director of the Southwest region, Senior Director of Annual Giving, Director of Prospect Management, plus his time as Advisor to the Vice President of University Relations.
With Ryan’s transition, I am pleased to announce that Shelby Carroll has been promoted to the role of the Senior Director for the Southwest Region. Shelby will be transitioning from her current position as Director of the Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle team. Shelby has served on the Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle team since August of 2014. Shelby received her undergraduate degree from Grinnell College in Iowa, where she played volleyball and majored in Psychology. She also recently graduated from the Executive MBA program at Notre Dame. Shelby is originally from Pasadena, CA and looks forward to leading the Southwest team.
Our plan is to begin the leadership transition in mid-January. Please join me in congratulating both Ryan and Shelby.
Best, Stu
The annual winter conference call with Dr. Burish is today at 1pm. If you would like to join, please use this link to stream the call. We will also be dialed into the call in the Sorin room. If you have any questions, please contact Conor Montijo.
The final pick up for outgoing mail is Friday morning, December 20th, at 8:30 am. After that time, outgoing mail can be taken to the Mail Center until 12:00 noon on Friday for processing.
The final courier bag pick up is also at 8:30 on Friday morning. Eddy St staff will make an afternoon delivery of courier items to Grace Hall on Friday afternoon.
Please congratulate Brandon and Emily Tabor (and big brother Landon) on the birth of their son Nash Joseph Tabor. Nash was born happy and healthy at 4:48pm on December 6, weighing 7lbs and 11oz. The beautiful family of 4 is at home adjusting to their new life together!
-Brian Diss
Please join me in congratulating Devon Aragona on her engagement! Last Saturday, December 7, Devon Aragona said “yes” to her boyfriend Marcus on the campus of their alma mater in Findlay, Ohio.
-Brandon Tabor
Please ensure that your requests for pre-break payments are forwarded in a timely manner for processing. During this high volume time, A/P asks that all requests for vendor payments, employee reimbursements, etc. be forwarded as soon as possible. They will make every effort to generate pre-break payments for all requests received on or before Tuesday, December 17. Requests for payment received after that time may not be processed until after break. Also, please consider using your Procurement Card for eligible, small dollar transactions. If you have questions, please contact Accounts Payable Manager Ed Verhamme (Edward.L.Verhamme.1@nd.edu).
Please note that the link to the Production Pacing Report that was in today’s souNDoff was broken. You can find the report here. We will also place a note in next week’s souNDoff with a working link. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The internal communications team is proud to present the first ever episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast! The bi-monthly podcast, hosted by James Riley and Grace Prosniewski, is meant to share insights into the professional and personal lives of our Development colleagues. The first episode features VP of University Relations Lou Nanni. Listen here! And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at graceofgivingnd.
The Notre Dame Athletics Sports Summit one-sheet can be shared with all current AD Circle and Jesse Harper Council members as well as with any ADC or JHC prospects. Hard copies of the one-sheet will also be available at Kim Borza’s desk. Please feel free to reach out to Kim with any questions. Thank you & Go Irish!
Beginning January 1, 2020, in conjunction with the South Bend police, the Kite staff will begin issuing tickets to vehicles parked in the spots along Eddy Street for more than two hours. Parking is available free of charge for our staff and visitors in the Eddy Street garage. Parking validation stickers are available from Amy Walter at the front desk if you will be at ESC for more than 2 hours. Please note, per Stu and Heather, you will not be able to expense the cost of a ticket should you receive one. If you have guests coming to the Eddy Street Offices, please make them aware of this change as well. Thank you.
To avoid losing wireless connectivity on Thursday, December 12, you need to run the Eduroam setup utility on your laptop, smartphone, and/or tablet. The security certificate for Eduroam wireless will change, and the Eduroam setup utility is the most reliable way to configure the new certificate on your device.
To maintain access to the eduroam network, follow these steps:
Open a browser from an existing network (eduroam, ND-Guest, wired, home, etc.)
Download the eduroam utility at eduroam.nd.edu
Follow the instructions to run the eduroam utility
For additional details, go to this knowledgebase article.
Repeat these steps for all of your devices (laptops, smartphones, and tablets)
If you do not run the utility before December 12, your devices may no longer connect to the eduroam network. Note: Many IT services are not accessible when connected to ND-Guest, including Banner, Remote Apps, CorpFS, SharePoint, GLez, PeopleEZ, Business Objects, and others. To restore access to the eduroam network after December 12, follow the steps above.
If you have any questions, please contact your departmental IT support staff, or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.edu or chat online at: https://help.nd.edu.
The December Matching Gift Email will send today, December 10, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies and have made a gift since November 1, 2019 and have not yet matched their gift. Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $25,000) but may be eligible to match their gift. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Colleagues,
We are again seeking volunteers to assist with Mass for the UR Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 13 at 11 a.m. Please complete this form if you would like to sing in our usual choir or volunteer otherwise.
Sincerely,
Dan Allen
I am excited to share that Joanne Norell will be joining the Alumni Association on January 6 as our Writer/Editor. Joanne has worked in athletics at the University since 2014, where she has managed communications and media relations for a number of Fighting Irish teams, including women’s soccer, tennis, fencing, cross country, and track & field. Most recently, she has served as Senior Editor, Athletics Communications, directing writing efforts for Fighting Irish Media and UND.com, and serving as editor-in-chief of the gameday magazine produced for each home football game, among other responsibilities.
Joanne graduated from Purdue in 2011 and received a master’s degree from Georgetown in 2013. While studying in D.C., she interned with the Washington Nationals, so she may still be celebrating their improbable World Series title!
In her new role, Joanne will oversee our monthly Echoes e-newsletter and our We Are ND storytelling website, in addition to serving as our lead marketing copywriter for our numerous digital and print projects. She will also partner with Notre Dame Magazine to oversee quarterly class notes.
Please join me in welcoming Joanne to the team!
Best,
Josh Flynt
Dear Colleagues,
Please review the year-end memo for important deadlines, instructions for wire/stock gifts, staffing coverage, and other relevant information associated with year-end operations.
Gift and Data Management looks forward to closing out a strong 2019 with you!
-Amy Schell
On April 19, 2020 award winning comedian Trevor Noah will perform at the Purcell Pavilion as part of IDEA Week 2020.
There are a limited number of tickets reserved for our Notre Dame benefactors which can be accessed only with a special registration code.
For registration access for your benefactors, please contact Karen Deak (kdeak@nd.edu), AAD for the IDEA Center.
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Ian Montijo will be leaving the Philanthropic Strategy team effective January 10, 2020 to pursue a new opportunity working in a counterterrorism network analysis role in the Washington D.C. area.
During Ian’s tenure in Development, he has been an instrumental partner and leader in defining and
implementing standards and processes for our revamped prospect research team. We will most
certainly miss the professionalism, integrity, and hunger for continuous improvement that Ian
demonstrated on a daily basis.
Please join me in congratulating Ian on his new position and thanking him for his many contributions to our department.
We will post Ian’s role in the coming days. If you are interested in the position or know of someone we should consider for the role, please let me know.
-Brad
This holiday season, Notre Dame Development is again partnering with the Center for the Homeless to collect some of their most-needed items. Cardboard bins will be placed in both ESC and Grace Hall through Thursday, December 19th. Some of the items needed by the shelter include:
Thank you in advance for helping those in need in our community this Christmas.
Please join me in welcoming Nick Sorg to the Illinois Region. Nick recently accepted the RD role and his first day will be Dec. 9th. Nick graduated from Notre Dame in 2006, with a degree in English. His wife, Megan is also a Notre Dame graduate (class of 2004). Nick informs me they have been “blessed by four terrifying/awesome boys, Andrew (11), John (9), James (4), and Tommy (1). Yes, everything in our house is broken, and it is very loud.”
Nick comes to us by way of Press Ganey Associates where he spent the last 11 years performing a variety of roles, most recently as the Director of the Talent Development (internal training) team. Nick spends a lot of time volunteering at his parish, St. Pius, X, playing soccer, and coaching his boys’ soccer teams. He is eagerly anticipating joining UR. Welcome Nick!
-Jesse Meyer
Our sympathy to Jill Calderone whose father, Antonio (Tony) Tavares, passed away last week.
Here is the link to the obituary: https://www.hahnfuneralhomes.com/notices/Antonio-Tavares
Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hahn Funeral Home in Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, December 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heartland Hospice.
Colleagues,
Please note that you can access your headshots at the following link:
https://photos.nd.edu/gallery/PR-Nov-2019-Development-Headshots/G0000T5KAgzoQJB4
Each person has access to 4 options. You can click “download image” and select “original file” to download the image without a watermark.
On April 25, 2020 ONE REPUBLIC will play the Purcell Pavilion as part of IDEA Week 2020.
https://news.nd.edu/news/onerepublic-to-headline-idea-week-2020/
There are a limited number of tickets reserved for our Notre Dame benefactors, in section 10, rows 3-5, which can be accessed only with a special registration code starting on Nov. 27, 2019.
For registration access for your benefactors, please contact Karen Deak (kdeak@nd.edu), AAD for the IDEA Center.
In order for all staff to join in our celebration this afternoon, we will be locking the main door of the Eddy Street offices at 4:00 today. If you have a benefactor scheduled to come in to pick up tickets after 4:00, please contact Carolyn Hardman (chardma1@nd.edu or ext. 9477) and she will make arrangements for a staff member to meet your donor. Thank you!
Colleagues,
Please use this link to access a shared document containing all registered guests for this weekend’s Annual Giving football events:
AGSM Boston College Football Events Attendees
Please contact Shannon Longo with any registration questions, or Sean Boudreau with any event questions. Go Irish!
Colleagues,
Tom Fuja, interim Dean of the College of Engineering, was originally scheduled to present at the Campaign College on Friday, November 22nd, but unfortunately will now be out of town on business travel. Tom is sorry to miss this event but trusts that you will understand.
Not wanting to miss an opportunity to share a College of Engineering priority with our Development colleagues, we have arranged for two student teams to present on experiential learning. This is a campaign priority for Engineering, as Tom shared during his 2018 Campaign College presentation, and as was highlighted at the 2019 UR Summit.
The Robotic Football and Rocketry teams will each share what the their team does, why experiential learning is an important part of their Engineering education, and what the experience has meant to them, personally and professionally. Additionally, they will be bringing “show and tell” hardware, expected to be a Robotic Football quarterback and kicker, and Rocketry team rockets, controllers, and example payloads. After the teams present, we have time in the agenda for small group or 1:1 conversations so please come and meet some of our Engineering students. I fully expect that you will be impressed with them and their work.
Thanks,
Jeff Arnold
Calling all blood donors!
During the Holiday and winter months, the blood bank always struggles with donations amidst the hustle and bustle! Please help us combat that this year by donating blood at Harper Cancer Research Institute on Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 11:30am-2:00pm. Your donation will save the lives of patients at our local hospitals!
As a thank you, all donors will receive a $10 Hacienda gift card. In addition, for every successful unit collected, $5 will be donated back to Harper! Click HERE to sign up!
Colleagues,
Please keep Megan Andedo and her boys Ezra and Eli in your thoughts and prayers. Megan’s husband Dave Andedo passed away last Monday, November 11th. Dave’s full obituary can be found here.
Our deepest condolences to Megan and the boys.
Dear Colleagues,
Today at 12:30 pm EST, the Office of Gift Planning will be hosting a complimentary webinar, Year-End Charitable Planning, for Notre Dame benefactors. Alisa M. Shin, J.D., Senior Wealth Planner at Vanguard will be our special guest presenter and will discuss year-end charitable planning techniques including:
You can access this event here through your computer audio. Please let Laura Walker know if you have benefactors that would still like to access the live event or you would like to receive a recording of this event.
A complete list of registrants is available here.
For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Walker.
We are thrilled to announce that Abbey Johnson has been hired as the new Clubs Program Manager.
Abbey earned her MNA from Notre Dame in 2018. Abbey’s experience with Say Yes to Education, Inc., a non-profit based in NYC as well as her role as a vice-president of the Notre Dame Club of New York City make her an ideal addition to the team in service of our domestic clubs and volunteer leaders.
Abbey’s duties on the Clubs Team will also include UND Celebrations, ND Day, and Club Review & myND3 implementation. A native of Woodstock, Illinois, Abbey is moving to South Bend from New York City. Her first day in the office will be November 18.
-Ellie Kuhns
Thank you to Jason Scarlett, Ken Heckel, Colleen Bailey-Knapke, Ian Montijo, and Pier. White for participating in the ND Shares Veterans Day panel.
Hearing about their military service/background blessed the many colleagues in attendance.
We appreciate both their service and their willingness to share.
Watch the 55-minute recording.
A Prayer for Veterans
Dear Lord,
Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country.
We pray that you will bless them for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us.Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made for their many different contributions to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression.
We especially thank you and pray for Jason, Ken, Colleen, Ian, and Pier
We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them.
We pray that you will watch over them and their families. Please bless them with peace and happiness.
Colleagues,
Please use this link to access a shared document containing all registered guests for this weekend’s Annual Giving football events:
AGSM Navy Football Events Attendees
Please contact Shannon Longo with any registration questions, or Sean Boudreau with any event questions. Go Irish!
Through a multi-year partnership called ND for the Environment, the Alumni Association has moved to make its Football Fridays at the Eck events “food waste free.”
Student interns and staff members from the Office of Sustainability educate Football Friday guests and families about why it’s important to think differently about their food choices, and how our food waste recycling system works. Sorting trash, non-consumable food and recyclables into separate bins at the waste station, in addition to maintaining outside recycle bins, ensures the capture of non-consumable food waste and clean recycling, diverting it from the landfill.
For the first five home games waste ambassadors have been able to capture 675 pounds of food for the University’s Grind2Energy system, leading to carbon emissions avoidance of over 459 pounds — the equivalent of fully charging nearly 100,000 smartphones. All remaining consumable food from this event is collected by the student-run Food Rescue US program and donated to local charities. Additionally, more than 865 pounds of clean recycling have been recovered.
To read more about these sustainability efforts, click here.
Dear Colleagues,
I write to ask for prayers for Julia Onghetich’s extended family, as her paternal grandfather passed away earlier this week. At the age of 95, Mel Yoder had lived a long and happy life married 66 years to his surviving wife Betty (Julia’s grandma).
His obituary can be found here. Funeral services will be Friday, and Julia will return to the office on Monday. Thank you for the prayers.
-Katherine Lane
Please keep Sarah Carruthers, Tom Scrace, and their family in your prayers. Sarah’s mother Margaret, passed away Saturday at her home surrounded by her family. Margaret’s obituary is below, including information on services which will be held this week in Elk Grove Village, IL.
-Ashley Gerard
Do you park regularly in the Eddy Street Garage? Have you gotten a new car or new license plate since you originally received your pass? If so, please stop by the parking office (located on the left as you walk into the garage, the door just past the archway) and update your information. In the event that anything happens to your vehicle, or it needs to be moved, having the correct information not only speeds up the process of contacting you, but could keep you from getting towed!!
Thanks so much for your assistance with this important process.
Colleagues,
Please use this link to access a shared document containing all registered guests for this weekend’s Annual Giving football events:
AGSM VA Tech Football Events Attendees
Please contact Shannon Longo with any registration questions, or Sean Boudreau with any event questions. Go Irish!
We hope everyone enjoyed this year’s Development Halloween Spooktacular! A big thank you to all the teams who decorated spaces and to all those who volunteered to help. We had a tie for second place between the Development Coordinators’ “Under the Sea” and Annual Giving’s “Area 51.”
First place, and with bragging rights for the whole year, goes to Information Technology and Services’ “M&Ms.” Congratulations!
Because everyone did such a fantastic job this year, the Halloween Committee will be providing lunch for all the teams that participated. Look out for details in the coming weeks.
You can view photos from the Spooktacular here.
In appreciation of everyone’s hard work, please feel free to leave at 4pm on Halloween (this Thursday) if your workload permits.
Dear Colleagues,
On Thursday, November 14 at 12:30 pm EDT, the Office of Gift Planning will be hosting a complimentary webinar, Year-End Charitable Planning, for Notre Dame benefactors. Alisa M. Shin, J.D., Senior Wealth Planner at Vanguard will be our special guest presenter. An email promoting this event and offering our Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brochure was sent on October 15th to ~28,700 benefactors to the University with follow-up scheduled for November 3rd and November 13th. Registration is required for this event.
For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Walker.
Thank you to Jess Witous for sharing more about her life and to the many colleagues who attended ND Shares.
Jess generously offered to be an ongoing resource for any colleague on topics such as adoption, disability, diversity, inclusion, etc.
Watch the 53-minute Zoom recording of the session.
You may need to download the video file before viewing it.
Please tell your friends and family members who want to explore working at Notre Dame or who want to gain additional professional experience to check out the following temporary roles. Maybe you know someone who is just entering or re-entering the workforce, and has just the skills and great attitude these teams are looking for!
IT: myNotreDame Support Coordinator: 20 hours/week, starts now, ends at end of project (multiple months) – NDAA
Reunion Office Coordinator: December 9 – June 26th – NDAA
Gift Management Support: early November – mid January; 40 hrs/week – does include working over the break.
For any questions, please contact Tara Gilchrist.
Join the fight against cancer by registering and participating in the Harper Cancer Fitness Challenge, a week-long fundraiser where participants improve the lives of others by supporting cancer research and getting active.
Participants join by simply registering for $10 and logging their physical activity to unlock a $25,000 matching gift. For Every 1-mile or 10 minutes of activity a participant logs between Oct. 26-Nov. 1, it will be matched with $1. People who would like to give to the cause can also simply donate as well. All donations and registration fees go directly back to the Harper Cancer Research Institute at Notre Dame.
Go to giving.nd.edu/harperchallenge to register today! If you have any questions, please email Devon Aragona at daragona@nd.edu.
The Halloween Trick or Treat supported by the Eddy Street Commons businesses and Kite Realty will be tomorrow, Tuesday October 22nd, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Note, the rain date is Wednesday the 23rd.
Eddy Street will be closed between Angela Blvd. and Napoleon St. starting at 7:00 A.M. Access to the garage will be from the Burns St. or Napoleon entrances. Please let any guests you are expecting know about the detour.
Please keep Sara Liebscher and her family in your prayers. Sara’s father Carl, a 1949 graduate of Notre Dame, passed away peacefully on Sunday surrounded by his family. Carl’s obituary is below, sharing information of this week’s visitation and Mass of Christian Burial.
The role of SRD to the NY Metro Region has been posted. To access the job description and apply, please visit:
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/18017
The posting will be open until Monday, November 4, 2019.
This is a great leadership opportunity for those who want to support our mission by inspiring, supporting, and leading others!
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that we write to inform you our colleague Jeremy Brown has accepted a new role in the Office of Information Technology. Effective Monday, October 28, Jeremy will continue his service to the University as an IT support Consultant within OIT covering various areas of the University.
We are most grateful for his past 12 years of dedicated support to the Department and we are excited for his new opportunity. Please join us in thanking Jeremy for all his support over the years, and wishing him all the best in his new role.
-Carleen Quinlan and Rose Michalski
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I share that Anne Griffith has accepted the position of Director within the Office of the President. In her new role, Anne will provide critical leadership with regard to operations and communications on behalf of the University’s Board of Trustees; lead and manage complex activities, events and projects on behalf of the President and Vice President and Chief of Staff; and serve as principal adviser to the Vice President and Chief of Staff in developing and implementing strategic projects on behalf of the President.
Anne began her career with Development in 2010, working in Prospect Management before moving to the Senior Director role leading the East Region and now the New York Metro Region. Through Anne’s leadership, the East region teams consistently set the bar in production and mission giving.
Anne’s last day in Development will be October 25. Please join me in thanking Anne for her contributions to Development and wishing her well in her new role.
Best,
Stu Fortener
Dear staff,
I’m sad for us, but so happy for Jane Nagy, who has chosen to retire effective December 1. Jane and her husband Pete have discussed this for awhile and would like to have more time with their family….and more opportunities to experience Florida sunshine!
I’ll take more time at Jane’s party to express how grateful I am to have worked and laughed with such a wonderful colleague and friend…but for now, let’s cherish the 47 1/2 days we have left being welcomed each morning by her great smile and kind words.
We’ll begin actively pursuing Jane’s replacement with a posting this week. Please join me in congratulating Jane and wishing her the best.
Thanks,
Mark Witucki
All UR colleagues are invited to hear Jess Witous’s story on dwarfism and living with a disability, or, as she puts it being “differently-abled” on Monday, October 21st from 4:00-5:00pm in the Family Room at ESC.
Jess spoke four years ago and wants to share more of her story now that she has become a mother to her son who also has dwarfism. Jess will share the facts behind it, her experiences, and share *her* advice on how to talk to others about people with disabilities.
Please join me in welcoming Amy Walter as our new Sr. Office Coordinator at the Eddy Street front desk starting Monday, October 14th.
Amy joins us from Pangborn Hall and previously served as the Administrative Assistant with Wet World Pool & Spas. She has her associates degree from Ivy Tech and is working towards the completion of her bachelor’s at IUSB. We are thrilled to have Amy join our team. Please stop by the front desk, introduce yourself, and say hello.
-Carolyn Hardman
Come join us for another Domer Dogs meet-up! Bring your pup to the front of Grace Hall and take what will hopefully be a victory stroll around the lakes with your colleagues and their furry friends this Sunday, October 13th at 11:30am. For more information, check out the Five to Nine event page here. If you don’t have a dog, please still feel free to join us for the walk!
Jennifer Koebel’s son, Casey Moore (16yr), was a passenger in a very serious car accident on Friday afternoon.
Casey will remain in Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Unit until at least Thursday, but will have many weeks/months of recuperation ahead of him. Please send your prayers to Casey and Jennifer, as well as the 2 students in the car with him.
If you would like to donate toward a gift card for family meals, please see Deena Chamberlin.
Colleagues,
Please use this link to access a shared document containing all registered guests for this weekend’s Annual Giving football events.
AGSM USC Football Events Attendees
Please contact Shannon Longo with any registration questions, or Sean Boudreau with any event questions. Go Irish!
Dear Colleagues,
This Saturday, October 12, 2019, the Office of Gift Planning will host our Badin Guild USC Rooftop Experience from Noon-2 pm at the Embassy Suites. We are at capacity for this event and registration is now closed.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event. Please contact Laura Walker with questions.
Please note that a third headshot session has been added to the sign up sheet. The options are now:
Development headshots will be taken by University photographers for professional use. Each person who has signed up will have 4 photos taken; those shots will be put in a gallery for their use, un-edited. If you have not already done so, please sign up for a time to get your photo taken here.
The October Matching Gift Email will be sent today, Tuesday, October 8, to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies and have made a gift since September 4, 2019 and have not yet matched their gift.
Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $24,000) but may be eligible to match their gift. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, please reach out to Laura Walker.
Please join me in welcoming Nellie Aranowski as the Spirituality and Service Administrative Assistant here in the Alumni Association.
Nellie begins her time with us this week, and she will be supporting the outreach of the Grotto Prayer Program, FaithND, and more.
Nellie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanistic Studies from Saint Mary’s College and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. Nellie and her husband David have six children, and for the past several years, she has been involved in homeschooling her family. She is very excited to support the spirituality and service team and the overall mission of the Alumni Association.
Please join me in welcoming Nellie!
-Dan Allen
We are excited to welcome Adam Ball to the Development Administration team as a Senior Development Coordinator. In this role, Adam will provide support to Anne Overly, Ryan Brennan and Tim Willis. Adam will get the ball rolling (see what I did there) at ESC on Tuesday, October 8th.
Adam holds a B.A. in Communication and Film Studies from DePauw University and worked as a Festival and Program Coordinator for Corporate Development for the Sundance Institute in Park City, Utah. Adam also has both sales and marketing experience in several industries.
Please join me in welcoming Adam!
-Marilyn Bassett
I am excited to introduce Tim Kenney, the newest member of the Alumni & Parent Giving Team! Tim will lead efforts with the Parents Fund and work closely with Andrew Whittington on our alumni peer-to-peer fundraising program, ND Loyal.
Tim graduated from Notre Dame in 2014, where he studied history and theology. He went on to receive his Masters of Theological Studies from Boston College in 2016. Most recently, Tim taught theology at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland, where he worked to redesign department-wide curriculum to increase student engagement.
Tim’s first day in the office will be October 8th. Please join me in welcoming Tim to the UR family!
-Ellen Roof
Dear Colleagues,
Mary Carol Murphy will be pursuing a new opportunity in Chicago as a Major Gifts Officer with Chicago Public Media. She was with the development team for almost 3 1/2 years. We are grateful for her years of service, work ethic, and commitment to her donors. Please join me in wishing her well in her new opportunity.
-Jesse Meyer
We are honored to announce that the University will host Romina Cometti, project manager on the restoration of the first Papal Graham-Page and coordinator at The Vatican Museum, for a lecture on campus this week.
The lecture will be held Friday, October 11th at 1:00 pm in the Carey Auditorium at The Hesburgh Library. The lecture is open to the public. Further information about the lecture is attached.
For any questions, please contact Giovana Heeter.
Our deepest condolences to Darrell and Melissa Paulsen on the loss of Melissa’s father, Michael Francis Dufficy.
The full obituary can be found here.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
Please keep Darrell, Melissa, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.
-George West
On Wednesday, October 9th from 2-5:00pm in the Family Room, we will be hosting the first of our professional head shot sessions. University photographers will be on hand to take professional head shots for any Development employee who would like one. Each person going through will have 4 photos taken of them, and those will be put in a gallery for their use, un-edited. We will have a second head shot session in the photo studio in the basement of Grace Hall on Thursday, October 17th from 3-5:00pm. Please sign up for a three minute spot to have your photo taken here.
I am excited to announce that Matthew Rombalski will be joining our Gift and Data Management Team as the new Gift Agreement Coordinator.
Matthew’s first day will be October 7th. He will be located in Grace Hall and will support me on gift agreements, as well as assist the Gift Management and Advancement Records teams as needed. We are thrilled to have him!
In 2019, Matthew received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from John Carroll University. While at John Carroll, Matthew was part of the Arrupe Scholars Program (one of just twenty freshmen to receive this scholarship). He also received the Boler Senior Award for Service, which is given to one student in the senior class, and additionally was very involved in the campus ministry program at John Carroll.
Most recently, Matthew worked as a Business Analyst at Sherwin Williams. Matthew has a brother who is a junior at Notre Dame, and he is looking forward to being close to family.
Please join me in welcoming Matthew!
Katherine Cinninger
Dave & Angeline Johnson Daley welcomed their second daughter — Nina Sorina Daley — into the world on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:17 a.m. (just 4 hours and 15 minutes later than big sister Dia Maria arrived on the same date 3 years ago).
Weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 19 inches long, Nina has been a very peaceful and serene baby girl for her parents thus far. Dia is also thrilled to have a “birthday twin” in her new sibling!
Angeline and baby Nina are both healthy and doing very well. Dave couldn’t be more proud. They will all be heading home from the hospital later today and look forward to introducing everyone to their new little girl very soon.
Colleagues,
Please use this link to access a shared document containing all registered guests for this weekend’s Annual Giving football events.
AGSM BG Football Events Attendees
Please contact Shannon Longo with any registration questions, or Sean Boudreau with any event questions. Go Irish!
Eddy Street will again be the site of the Notre Dame Pep Rally this Friday, October 4th. As a result, Eddy Street from Angela to Napoleon will be closed to traffic all day on Friday. Staff and visitors can enter the garage from either the Burns St. or Napoleon St entrances. The pep rally is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm. If you have benefactors coming to the office, please give them a heads up regarding this closing.
All are welcome to come to the Concourse of Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, October 11 to experience the first-ever Friday Night Bash. Featuring food trucks, beer for purchase, and music by the Jerry O’Fonics Band and Rising, a Notre Dame Student Band, this is the place to be before the Irish take on the Trojans on Saturday.
Admission is $10 and proceeds will benefit financial aid for Notre Dame students. Tickets are available now at bit.ly/ndbash Please invite your family, friends, neighbors, and benefactors to experience another historic first inside Notre Dame Stadium!
For any questions, please see Brandon Tabor or Brian Diss.
If you had trouble getting into the Eddy Street garage this morning (message of Access Denied) the situation has been resolved and your card has been reset.
If you pulled a ticket in order to get into the garage, please turn that in to the front desk before you leave today. Your pass will get you out of the garage. Sorry for any inconvenience this problem may have caused.
It’s that time of year again, so brush off your broomsticks and get ready for the annual Development Halloween Spooktacular! On Wednesday, October 23rd from 4:00-6:00pm, bring your little monsters to campus for an evening of trick-or-treating through the Development offices. We’ll have games, activities, prizes, and of course, lots of sweet treats! This year, we’ll be moving the festivities over to the 11th and 10th floors of the ghoulish Grace Hall, and we need your help to make this the best Halloween yet. Take a look at the available spaces below, and let either Pam Mullin or Grace Prosniewski know which you and your team would like to decorate. Rooms will go on a first come, first served basis, so let us know ASAP. Please also let Pam or Grace know if you are willing to serve as a volunteer to help guide trick-or-treaters through the office.
We’ll also be continuing the annual decorating contest. All the kids in attendance will receive a ticket to vote for the room they thought was best decorated. The winning team will get lunch courtesy of the Halloween Committee. Remember, costumes are encouraged, so get ready to get spooky!
As communicated at the UR Summit, all Development requests for financial aid student identification or participation (e.g., in events, videos, stories, etc.) should be channeled through the Stewardship & Donor Relations team moving forward. This policy seeks to avoid excessive duplication of requests.
Moving forward, please direct all such requests to Rosie McDowell via e-mail to rriordan@nd.edu or by phone at 631-0468. Rosie will vet all such requests with Mary Nucciarone, Director of Financial Aid. Thank you for your cooperation.
Eddy Street from Angela to Napoleon will be closed all day Friday, September 27th, for Pep Rally preparation. Staff and visitors can enter the garage from either the Burns St. or Napoleon St entrances. The pep rally is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm. If you have benefactors coming to the office, please give them a heads up regarding this closing.
Colleagues,
I am both pleased and sad to share with you that Josh Stowe has accepted a new position with the Keough School of Global Affairs as a Senior Content Specialist. Josh has been with the Alumni Association for a number of years, and I’m excited for him as he takes this next step in his career. Josh has been the voice of the NDAA in many of our written communications—from Echoes to We Are ND, and in marketing every event from Reunion to Football Fridays. His presence on our team will be missed mightily.
At Keough, Josh will manage communications strategy and content development for the school, with a primary focus on content involving global religion and public policy issues. This position will work closely with the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion and the Keough School’s Washington Office.
Please join me in congratulating Josh. His last date with the NDAA will be October 11 and we expect to post the position yet this week. If you are interested or know of any stellar copywriters you would like to tell about the position, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Best,
Bill Gangluff
We need blood donors to prevent shortages. Let’s work together to make sure all patients have the lifesaving gift at their time of need. Blood Drive Tuesday, October 8th from 11:30am-2:00pm at Harper Cancer Research Institute. For an appointment contact Erin 574-204-4131 or sign up online at www.GiveBloodNow.com
Services for David Krol will be on Monday, September 23rd. Visitation is from 11:00 – 1:00 and again from 2:00 – 6:00 with funeral services following at St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Road.
At the conclusion of the service, Anita would be honored if everyone would join her family at the Crumstown Conservation Club in Crumstown to celebrate David’s life.
For more details on the funeral , please see this link for details:
Crumstown Conservation Club, 59440 Crumstown Hwy, North Liberty, IN 46554
Innovation is key to maintaining a high-performing, dynamic workplace. The Innovation Spotlight seeks to celebrate teams that are implementing creative, new solutions that not only enhance, but transform their work and advance the University’s mission. Our first spotlight shines on the Gift and Data Management team, led by Amy Schell.
Gift and Data Management is comprised of three areas: Gift Management, Advancement Records, and Gift Strategy. The team is responsible for gift strategy through gift agreements and for overseeing the biographical and gift data in Advance and crmND for every Development constituent. From creating new constituent records, eliminating duplicates, updating marriage, birth, death, and parental statuses, and recording the whole giving cycle of outright gifts, pledge payments, and deferred giving—including 15 different pipelines to give—the team manages all constituent information quite literally from the cradle to the grave. In addition, the team has key partnerships across campus that arose from creating funds, and they share the purpose of how each fund is to be used with the relevant campus stakeholders. Keeping biographical and giving records as accurate and clean as possible is essential to the success of every other Development team, making Gift and Data Management the backbone of our work.
Through a combination of retirements and early retirements, the Gift and Data Management team lost seven employees over the past two years. Facing this substantial loss of personnel and institutional knowledge, it was critical for the team to find novel ways to do more with fewer people.
Before making any changes, the team worked hard to create a culture in which each team member is empowered to ask questions, challenge existing methods of operating, and present new ideas. Through these ongoing conversations, the team was able to identify opportunities for improvement, select a few to focus on, and create detailed plans for implementing new processes.
For example, the team noticed the increasing stress on the lettershop to keep up with the complexity of gifts coming in. After reevaluating the purpose and audience of these letters, they were able to reduce the number of unique tax letters produced from 17 to 7, significantly streamlining the process. In addition, they changed the signatory on these letters from the EVP to Stacy Koebel, Director of Gift Management, allowing them to simplify the letters while incorporating more personalized giving information such as the opportunity to have gifts matched, pledge reminders, and more within the letters.
In addition, Gift and Data Management has implemented several other changes that have helped improve efficiency and collaboration among team members. Previously, the team had been split between floors, but now the entire team has moved to the 11th floor of Grace Hall, fostering better communication and eliminating excess information handoffs. Now when data is processed, the processor manages both the biographical and giving information at the same time, ensuring that no piece of information is touched more than once.
The team has developed an electronic project with the USPS that has reduced the amount of direct mail that is sent to incorrect addresses (and therefore returned to us), resulting in a more than 90% decrease in cost. Finally, Gift and Data Management is phasing in the DocuSign system, which will allow both donors and University leaders to sign gift agreements electronically. This system will ensure agreements are processed faster, development staff will be able to see the status of an agreement, and donors can fill out gift agreements whenever and wherever their schedules allow.
The goal of these innovative initiatives is to ensure that everyone’s talent and time are maximized. While these efforts have seen early success, it’s important to remember that innovation necessarily involves risk. On the Gift and Data Management team, every team member has new responsibilities, and it’s only natural that some missteps will happen along the way. But with their spirit, there is no doubt they will conquer these challenges with grace and tenacity.
Friends and Colleagues,
The Alumni Association is excited to share that ThinkND has launched today. As Sharon Keane shared during UR Summit, ThinkND has been created in partnership with the academy and includes hundreds of lectures, podcasts, and articles featuring Notre Dame faculty. It will be updated regularly with new content from across the University’s colleges, schools, centers, and institutes. We look forward to also launching our new Big Questions program on ThinkND in November. I invite you to explore ThinkND and encourage you to share it with other members of the ND family who may be interested in continuing to learn through Notre Dame. Thanks very much for your support.
All the best,
Dolly
Emilia Ann Nekic, beloved baby girl of Steve and Staci Nekic, was born into the arms of angels Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her big brother, Dylan; her paternal grandparents, Frank and Debbi Nekic; her maternal grandparents Dan and Kristie Altman; and her maternal great grandmother, Darlene Mathers.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20th, 2019 at 10:30 am at Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Granger. Visitation will be held at the church at 10 am on the day of the service. A lunch at St Pius X will follow the funeral and a graveside service will be at 2 pm at Southlawn Cemetery in South Bend.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Susan Mast ALS Foundation or the NICU Helping Hands Organization.
Susan Mast ALS Foundation
2500 Waldorf Court
Grand Rapids, MI 49549
NICU Helping Hands
3023 South University Drive, Suite 211
Fort Worth, TX 76109
I am delighted to announce that Jennifer Pratt will join our team as my Senior Administrative Assistant on Monday, September 23.
Jennifer has been at Notre Dame the past four years serving as the Program Coordinator in Academic Services for Student Athletes. She’s enjoyed getting to know the student-athletes and help them balance Notre Dame’s academic rigor with their athletic expectations.
Jennifer’s originally from Buffalo, NY and attended Canisius College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies with a Concentration in Public Relations. She and her husband Christopher have lived in many places throughout the years — Florida, Germany, Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana, California, Utah and now Indiana as part of Christopher’s career in the Army. They’ve been in South Bend since the summer of 2015 when her husband was given the opportunity to command the Army ROTC program at Notre Dame.
They live in Granger with their three children – Riley (16 years old), Nathan (15 years old) and Ronan (12 years old).
Please join me in welcoming Jennifer to the Alumni Association.
All the best,
Dolly
The Fighting Irish (of Notre Dame y’all) in the Main Bookstore Friday!
As part of the development of a new internal communications strategy, from now on, please send any news announcements for the UR Blog to Grace Prosniewski to post.
I am delighted to announce that Katie Spohr will be joining our team as the Associate Director for Special Events on October 1. She will be planning and executing a portfolio of university programs.
Katie is currently the Assistant Director for Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington, where she is responsible for performances, lectures, and receptions across four venues.
Katie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and a masters degree in Arts Administration from IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She is excited to be moving to South Bend where her husband is the Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Notre Dame Men’s Tennis program.
-Geni Holmes
Dear Colleagues,
This Friday, September 13, 2019, the Office of Gift Planning will host our Badin Guild New Mexico Reception from 4-6 pm in the Downes Club Landing in Corbett Family Hall.
G. Marcus Cole, Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law will be our special guest speaker at 5 pm.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
-Laura Snell Walker
It is my pleasure to welcome Maureen Daday to the Gift Planning team as a Development Coordinator. Maureen’s first day will be September 9, and she will be supporting Chris DeTrempe and Jessica Brice.
Maureen has worked as an Operations Coordinator at Ravinia Steans Music Institute and a Fellow at the Church of the Annunciation. Most recently, Maureen worked as an Operations Coordinator at Keller Williams.
Rich Naponelli
Senior Director
In an effort to continue the momentum from our strong fiscal year-end close and our current year’s production pace that projects to a record first quarter, I want to share our plan to fill the open positions in the Northwest and New York Metro regions.
Bill Ribera will transition from his Senior Director role to a Regional Director position serving benefactors in the Bay Area. As we approached addressing the importance of the Bay Area and creatively evaluating different alternatives, Bill presented this option to us and we enthusiastically agreed that this transition would best serve benefactors and leverage Bill’s extensive experience given his 33 year career in High Tech sales in Silicon Valley. This move will also provide a seamless transition with benefactors and will provide added stability to the team. I am humbled by Bill’s selfless approach to this opportunity and look forward to his continued success.
Given our comprehensive Senior Director selection process conducted earlier this year, plus our ongoing focus on succession planning, we are pleased to announce that Sean Sharpe has been promoted to the role of the Senior Director of the Northwest Region. Sean will be transitioning from a Regional Director role where he successfully served benefactors in the New York and Connecticut areas for the past 2 years. Before joining the University, Sean spent 11 years at Under Armour in sales and product management/marketing roles, plus held key roles at Mizuno, Fila and Ernst & Young.
With Sean Sharpe’s promotion to Senior Director, Steve Sollman will transition from the South region to the New York Metro region in his Regional Director position. Steve has been a successful fundraiser for the University since joining the South team in December of 2016 and has made significant impact cultivating a portfolio based in Austin, San Antonio and Cincinnati. Steve graduated from Notre Dame in 2004 and was a standout baseball player earning All-American, MVP, and Academic All-American honors. Steve spent four years playing in the Milwaukee Brewers organization before returning to the University in 2011 as an academic counselor for student-athletes.
Finally, Riley Koval will transition from the Southwest region to the Northwest region in his Regional Director position and will serve benefactors in the Bay Area. Riley started in Development as a Major Gifts Officer on the Annual Giving team in 2016. Over the past two years, he served benefactors in the Phoenix and Denver areas. Riley is a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame’s Law School where he also worked as a recruiting analysis for the Notre Dame football team.
To summarize, we are confident these moves will best serve benefactors for the long-term in these key areas. Please know we are aggressively moving forward with our hiring plan and have several interview days scheduled to fill the open positions in the Southwest and South regions. We remain committed to developing and growing our current team with talented fundraisers who will advance the Notre Dame mission.
Stu Fortener
Lukas Grant Donegan Kinney arrived on 8/31 weighing 7Ibs 8oz and 20 inches of pure adorableness. They are all home and doing great. Brigette says they are not sleeping, but he is so cute it doesn’t matter!
The September Matching Gift Email will send on Tuesday, September 10 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies and have made a gift since June 7, 2019 and have not yet matched their gift. Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $24,000) but are eligible to match their gift. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss the details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, please reach out to Laura Snell Walker.
UR Friends and Colleagues,
I’m excited to share our 2018-19 Alumni Association Year In Review, which highlights the initiatives and programs we had the opportunity to lead, participate in, and partner on during the past fiscal year. Hard copies are being distributed to the PLC and Deans, current and former Alumni Board members, ND club presidents, and advisory council members.
To view a PDF version, please visit the following link: https://drive.google.com/a/nd.edu/file/d/1JRLNir2TUcyG5QpkA6_W3dn2ww7t8XA3/view?usp=sharing
Thanks for your continued partnership and support of the Alumni Association.
All the best,
Dolly
Dolly Duffy – Associate VP & Executive Director of Alumni Association
Looking for somewhere fun to send families you work with, next Friday while we’re all at Marcus Cole’s Campaign College? Consider the IDEA Center!
From 9-11AM, ten startups that have “graduated” from the IDEA Center’s commercialization group will pitch their businesses. These companies are the IDEA Center’s best and brightest, are all currently operating, and are looking for advisors and investment. If you have a family who is interested in the startup space, this event is a great showcase of what is going on at the IDEA Center!
It will be easy to come and go at this event, so attendees aren’t making a commitment to the whole two hours. There are natural pauses every time the pitch team changes, so a discreet entry or exit is very easy at those changeover points.
This is the only Football Friday that this event will happen. Please send interested folks to Mitchell Kokko (mkokko@nd.edu, or reach out on benefactors’ behalf), who works at the IDEA Center, to register.
Please continue to sign up attendees for the Innovation Rally and student pitches through BEAT.
Questions? Contact Karen Deak (kdeak@nd.edu), AAD for Research Innovation and the IDEA Center
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback to Leadership is Listening in the month of August. We appreciate you taking the time to help us improve our workplace culture. The final Hidrate Spark smart water bottle winners are Pablo Martinez and
Kristin Schoenfeld. While this marks the end of the water bottle giveaways, we continue to seek your feedback on how we can make our office better. Please continue to submit your thoughts and suggestions using the platform. Also, please note that if you have submitted feedback and are not getting a response, there is most likely something wrong with the unique submission link. We read EVERY piece of feedback and respond to EVERY one that has the option of responding to it. If you are expecting feedback and haven’t gotten any, please email Grace Prosniewski at gprosnie@nd.edu to get the situation resolved. Thank you again for your participation!
-The Leadership is Listening Team
It is with mixed emotions that I must share the news that after ten years with the NDAA, Paul Weikel has accepted a role with the Hesburgh Libraries as a user interface/user experience (UI/UX) developer, focusing on accessibility. This is an area for which Paul has always had a passion, and it is a special opportunity to do something that deeply excites him at the institution that he loves. Please join me in thanking and congratulating Paul.
Best,
Mark
University Enterprises and Events and the Special Events Team is excited to welcome Kaylee Wolf as Assistant Director of Special Events who began on Monday, August 19. Kaylee will focus on operations and logistics for the Special Events team along with supporting the execution of events for key leaders and benefactors.
She is a native of Elkhart, IN, and most recently worked at the University of Notre Dame Counseling Center where her colleagues have said she is going to be missed and her organizational skills are going to be such an asset to our team. We are thrilled to welcome Kaylee to Special Events and the UEE!
Kaylee loves spending time with her family and enjoying all her young cousins who call her Aunt Kaylee. She also enjoys reading, attending concerts, traveling, and exploring what Michiana has to offer on any given weekend.
Please join us in welcoming Kaylee to the team!
-Stephanie Mead
We are very excited about the functionality that comes with this new dashboard as it is meant to help manage portfolios of individuals.
As previously mentioned, The Data and Analytics Team will be visiting your SPORT meetings for detailed demonstrations.
In the meantime, you are invited to attend some drop-in sessions for detailed demonstrations or answer any individual questions.
The drop-in sessions are scheduled in the ESC Family Room on the following dates:
Friday, August 30 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, September 6, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!
On Thursday, August 28th, 2019 there will be concrete work taking place along the alley between Five Guys and Chipotle and the curb/sidewalk area of Kilwins from 7am-4pm. There will not be any parking or driving blockages but some sidewalks may have areas blocked off. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
Thank you,
Teagan Lawson | Property Manager, Eddy Street
574 287 9890 [direct]
317 577 5600 [main]
765 749 2560 [mobile]
The statue outside the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture that is being stalled today is a large scale representation of Leon Battista Alberti, an architect, priest, writer, poet and humanist. Alberti, a key figure in the Italian Renaissance, was the first to articulate an understanding of the individual building as an integral and essential part of the city, in the city’s conception as a healthy and nurturing community.
Alberti’s ideas of the primacy of the city, combined with an emphasis on beauty, harmony and proportion, contributed greatly to the revitalization of new urbanism in recent decades and have influenced Notre Dame’s unique philosophy.
Designed and created by Alexander Stoddart, the Queen’s Sculptor in Ordinary in Scotland, the statue symbolizes the School of Architecture’s dedication to the creation of well-designed, livable cities and towns.
Please see Katy Orenchuk with any questions or for further information.
I am excited to announce that Andy Mason has joined the Development team as a Development Associate and will be working with me. He comes by way of the Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs (OMECA) and has been with the University for 13 years. In addition to the OMECA team, Andy has held positions in the Law School and the President’s Office. He has two daughters, Ingrid 10 and Greta 8, and his wife, Amy, just joined Development as well. When he is not traveling to the girls’ soccer games, he enjoys ND Football and White Sox Baseball.
Join me in welcoming Andy to the team,
Stu
Friends,
I am excited to announce that Jennifer Witucki has joined the southwest team as regional director, working with benefactors in and near Orange County.
Jen joins us after serving for four years as director of development and strategic initiatives at Free Wheelchair Mission in Irvine, CA, leading a team responsible for raising nearly eight figures annually in support of its mission. Prior to Free Wheelchair Mission, Jen spent three years consistently driving increased fundraising as a major gift officer at Hoag Hospital Foundation in Newport Beach.
Jen and her family have deep ties to the University and the South Bend community, and we could not be more excited to add her to the team. Please join me in welcoming her and make it a point to stop by to introduce yourself and say hello!
All the best,
Ryan
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Anna Bradley will be taking a new opportunity as Publicity Specialist in the McGrath Institute for Church Life.
We’ve been so lucky to have Anna on the Annual Giving team, where she focused her efforts on inspiring our most recent graduates to give back to Notre Dame and educating current students on the importance of higher education philanthropy. While we will miss Anna greatly, we are excited to see all she accomplishes in her new role.
Anna’s last day in the office will be August 29th. Please join me in congratulating Anna on her new position!
Ellen
Megan Andedo, originally from Northern Michigan, is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend, and moves across the street from St. Mary’s College where she most recently worked in the Research for Development Department. Megan and her spouse, Dave have two spirited children, ages 4 and 1, and an Australian Shepherd mix puppy, all of who keep life fun and interesting.
Amy Mason is a South Bend native and graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. Amy has been with the University since 2003, joining us from Athletics, where most recently she was the Business Coordinator in the Ticket Office. Amy and her husband Andy are the parents of Iggy (10) and Greta (8) and in her spare time, Amy is busy being a soccer mom.
Please join us in welcoming Megan and Amy to our Family!
Patty Herrity
We are so excited to have Sydney Kuhn joining the Annual Giving team as Assistant Director, Alumni & Parent Giving. In this role, Sydney will work closely with current students to advise the senior class in their giving efforts. Sydney will also assist with ND Loyal initiatives, helping to recruit and engage young alumni giving volunteers.
A 2018 ND alumna, Sydney played volleyball during her time at Notre Dame and recently returned from playing professionally in France. With her can-do, competitive nature, we cannot wait to see what ideas and energy Sydney will bring to the team.
Sydney’s first day in the office is August 20th – please join me in welcoming her to the team!
All my best,
Ellen Roof
The Southern Region is excited to announce that Dylan Reed has joined the team as a Regional Director of Development covering a portfolio based in Oklahoma and Dallas Fort Worth. Dylan has made a significant impact on Notre Dame Development over the past 8 years. He joined Development in 2011 as part of the President’s Circle Program. Then in 2015 Dylan became the first Academic Advancement Director for the Keough School of Global Affairs. In the past year, Dylan was the Director of Campaign Strategy and Planning. Dylan will continue to support Campaign Strategy by creating proposals with other fundraisers from time to time given his deep experience with the academy and success of packaging ideas and priorities in a donor-friendly manner.
Outside of the office, Dylan enjoys to spend time with his 7 year old daughter Victoria, teaching her guitar and sharing his passion for camping. Please join me in welcoming Dylan to the Southern Region!
Anne Overly
Please join me in welcoming Austin Gammage to the Annual Giving team as Associate Director, Development. In this role as a fundraiser within Annual Giving, Austin will meet and work with benefactors in targeted areas to increase giving society revenue.
Prior to joining our team, Austin was the Manager of Business Development for the City of South Bend where he worked on projects such as the new Turbomachinery facility and Innovation Park. He grew up in South Bend and graduated from Ball State University in 2012. We couldn’t be more excited to have Austin join the team!
His first day is today!.
All my best,
Ashley Gerard
In order that all staff can attend the UR Summit, the Eddy Street offices and the Grace Hall offices will be closed starting at 11:30 on Wednesday, August 21st and reopening on Friday morning, August 23rd. As always, employees can access their respective location during this time using their University ID card to tap in. If you have visitors coming to campus, please make them aware of these closings. Thank you!
Congratulations to our colleagues who will be recognized at the UR Summit next week for their years of service. To see who will be recognized, please review the following list:
Please send any needed edits or additions to Lana Taylor at ltaylor1@nd.edu. Thank you!
Development staff and their families are invited to come and enjoy the Gold & Blue Company’s LIVE dress rehearsal of their Fall Concert on Wednesday, September 11, at Decio Theatre in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM, concert to start at 6:01 PM.
It is an open seating event. However, please fill out this form so we know how many are coming. If you have any question, please reach out to Lin Wang at 574-631-4961 or lin.wang@nd.edu.
As part of this year’s UR Summit, we would like to feature scrolling photos of UR colleagues with their families in between sessions. Please send a family photo you would like included to Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu) by Monday, August 19. Thank you!
Colleagues,
Congratulations to Dave Balkin, who has accepted a position as the Chancellor at Ivy Tech, for their South Bend and Elkhart campuses. Dave’s background in Microelectronics and his former position as the Director of ND’s Center for Nanotechnology, made him an outstanding candidate for this role. Dave spent two years with Development as a valued member of the West and Northwest Regions and he will be missed. Please congratulate Dave if you see him, as his last day will be Aug. 30th.
I am excited to announce the latest addition to Annual Giving. Today, Zach Thurston joins us as the Email Campaign and Technology Specialist on the Marketing Operations team. Zach will be leading our efforts in becoming world-class email storytellers while focusing on game-changing innovations we can implement with new technologies.
Zach is a graduate of the Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL with bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Graphic Design.
Zach comes to Notre Dame from Petoskey, Michigan where he served as the Creative Director at the Manthei Group. He spends his free time planning trips to new countries he hasn’t yet visited and with his new puppy, Nox.
We’re excited to work with Zach as he shares his diverse skillset with the University. Please join me in welcoming Zach to the Notre Dame Family!
Brandon Tabor
To all of my University Relations family: on behalf of myself and the Klaybor family, I want to express our heartfelt THANK YOU for everything you’ve done for us this past year. Last August 12 when our sweet Mom passed away and now these last couple of weeks during my father’s hospitalization and ultimate death. The hugs, prayers, cards, texts, emails, food, flowers, masses, and your presence has meant so much to us and helped us get through this difficult time. Knowing that Mom and Dad are together again is the grace that is getting us through this. They were high school sweethearts, college sweethearts and married for 65 years. 73+ years together on this earth and now eternally together in heaven. You all mean so much to me.
Kathy
With excitement for their future and grateful for their past with us, we bid farewell to Brian Green and Henry Scroope.
Brian and Henry joined Development in 2010, charter members of what has become known as the Wall Street Initiative in fundraising. Brian received his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, and earned his Master of Education degree from Notre Dame in 2001. He joined the staff at ACE before his move to Development. Henry came to Notre Dame in 1993 and never left, earning a BA in Government and International Studies in 1997. He worked in Athletics prior to his tenure in Development.
Both Brian and Henry have been valued mentors, collaborators and colleagues, not just to their regional teams, but to all of Development. They have always held our mission dear and clear in their work. We will miss their thoughtful and strategic collaboration, their ability to tell an amazing story, and their humor. Their efforts have brought Notre Dame closer to her vision of being a force for good in the world.
Our dynamic duo is embarking on a new adventure, Northstar Consulting, where they will consult to the education sector. They will transition on or about August 30. We wish Brian and Henry, together with Melissa and Maggie and families, the very best. They are forever Notre Dame!
Sincerely,
Anne Griffith and Bill Ribera
Colleagues,
I am happy to announce Jennifer Koebel has accepted the role of Development Associate in Gift Planning.
Jennifer began her career at Notre Dame in December 2007 working for The American Midland Naturalist in Galvin Life Sciences and joined the Gift Planning team as an administrative assistant in October 2012.
We are thrilled to have Jennifer in this new position. Please join me in congratulating Jennifer!
Best regards,
Rich Naponelli
The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is excited to welcome Rosie Riordan McDowell as Program Director, University Stewardship Initiatives beginning on Monday, August 12th. In this role, Rosie will serve as the key stewardship partner to the divisions of Financial Aid, Student Affairs and the Graduate School. A double Domer and long-time member of the Notre Dame community, Rosie has most recently worked with students and faculty in the design and implementation of international community based learning programs through the Center for Social Concerns. Rosie has planned and executed an annual global learning immersion for the AnBryce Scholars Initiative at Notre Dame’s European Global Gateways, mentored student leaders through the ND Votes program, and designed and managed the expansion of community-based learning courses in Europe. Rosie’s new role within Stewardship & Donor Relations will allow her to deploy her creativity and passion for student engagement, along with her deep knowledge of the University, to foster best in class stewardship in these critical, mission-focused areas. Please join us in welcoming Rosie McDowell to the team!
Dear Colleagues,
I write to inform you that our colleague Jesus Bravo will be moving back to Chicago to pursue another professional opportunity. As you surely know, Jesus has brought a deep love for Our Lady’s University to his work, and has shared this passion with benefactors and colleagues alike. We are grateful to Jesus for the perspectives he has shared, his hard work and dedication to our mission.
Jesus’ last day in the office is this Thursday, August 8. Please join me in wishing Jesus well in his next chapter.
My very best,
Anne Griffith
I am excited to announce that Ken Heckel is joining the East Coast Region as a Regional Director serving the VA/DC market.
George West
It is a pleasure to welcome Alison Udall to the Regional Administration team. Alison received her Masters of Human Rights Practice from the University of Arizona and her Bachelors of International Studies: Economics and Political Development as well as a BA in Spanish from Idaho State University.
Alison is the Vice-President and co-founder of her own nonprofit, Rebuild for Peace, where she coordinated the creation and implementation of 15 vocational, peacebuilding, and entrepreneurial learning centers throughout rural areas of the Kingdom of Jordan. In her role as VP, she has had experience with fundraising initiatives and the management of donor retention and stewardship efforts. Alison will be a great addition to our team.
Alison’s husband, Christopher, has been admitted to the Mendoza College of Business MBA program, and they come to us from Mesa, Arizona. Alison and Christopher are looking forward to becoming members of the Notre Dame community and family.
Please join me in welcoming Alison!
Anita Sareen
This Sunday, we will send undergraduate alumni a 100X listening exercise as a follow-up to our Notre Dame is Listening initiative from 2017. From this listening exercise, we aim to learn more about how our alumni base feels about Notre Dame, both in general and regarding giving back. This email will come from Lou and responses will be handled by the Annual Giving team. If any assigned prospects reach out with concerns or specific feedback, we will elevate as needed.
Colleagues,
I’m happy to announce the hiring of our newest Gift Planning Officer, Jessica Brice.
Jessica comes to Notre Dame from a successful career in public accounting, most recently as a Senior Tax Manager with LBMC, PC in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jessica focused on large multi-state corporations and complex partnerships and worked with clients on tax compliance and accounting matters involving an array of corporate and partnership transactions.
Jessica is an alum of Indiana University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business in 2006, and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Tennessee. She lives in South Bend with her husband, John.
Jessica will start with us on Monday, August 5. Please join me in welcoming Jessica to the Notre Dame family!
Best regards,
Rich Naponelli
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback to Leadership is Listening in the month of July. We appreciate you taking the time to help us improve our workplace culture. As a reminder, if you have feedback that you would like to submit anonymously, but would still like to be entered into the water bottle giveaway, please be sure to leave another piece of feedback that does include your name. You do not need to submit it on the same day or address the same topic as your anonymous feedback. The Hidrate Spark smart water bottle winners for the month of July are Julia Sama and Brooke Wenzel. August is the last month for our water bottle giveaway, so be sure to submit your feedback! Thank you!
-The Leadership is Listening Team
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Dear Colleagues,
This message is to inform you that at 5 p.m. today, July 30, you will notice the signature block in your Notre Dame Gmail will have a different format when you compose a message. This is a result of our switch to a new department-wide email signature service provider.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Do not be alarmed when you see the original design format and image
banner of your email signature block disappear and look like this:
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name: Lin Wang
title: Program Director
office: 574-631-4961
mobile: 574-339-1272
department: Department of Development
group: Storytelling and Engagement
address: 1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
city: South Bend
state: IN
zip: 46617
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The actual signature design shows when the recipient opens your message, but does not show when you compose your message. You can test it by sending a message to your non-ND email. You might want to refresh and clear browser cache if you don’t see the above change happen automatically.
2. Please check the accuracy of your information – name, title, group (team), phone number(s), and address. Please note that you are able to make correction in the Gmail signature setting area on your own if anything is incorrect.
3. We are only able to push the signature to your NetID email address. To apply the signature to your preferred alias email address(es), please copy and paste the whole signature block (like above, with [[+]]) from the NetID email to your alias email in the Gmail signature setting area. You can copy and paste the block on your mobile device email servers as well, if you use mobile devices for work emails.
Thank you for your attention. Please reach out to Lin Wang (1-4961) if you have any questions.
Our next construction project begins Monday, August 5th, as we transition the southwest corner of the building into a new, light filled, collaborative work environment for our Development Coordinator team.
That team is busy packing boxes, and you will soon see them working in temporary spots throughout the floor. In addition, we have 11 fundraisers who will be displaced. A list of the these fundraisers, as well as the development coordinators and their temporary locations, can be found below.
A rendering of the new space is attached. Please contact Carolyn Hardman, Brad Goff or Tim Willis with any questions or concerns.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during the construction phase. The project is scheduled to be completed by Tuesday, August 13th.
Displaced fundraisers:
Pier White, Chris Baguer, Sean Sharpe, Brian Green, Henry Scroope, Tom Cummings, Ron Linczer, Chris Walsh, Bob Morton, Jesus Bravo, and Jill Donnelly
Temporary Development Coordinator Locations:
• Kathy – window well by Corporate Relations
• Ashley – window well by Annual Giving
• Katie – desk on east wall by Prospect Management
• Tashana – Annual giving cube #3138
• Brigette – Annual Giving cube #3137
• Pam – William Mitchell’s former cube in Gift Planning area
• Amy – Andrew Frye’s former cube in Gift Planning Area
• Mary – window well by planned giving
• Allison – window well by Ashley’s current space
• Sarah – window well on north side of shared RD space
Colleagues-
I am pleased to announce that Mary Flynt will be joining University Relations as our new Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) Associate. I look forward to her partnership in elevating LOD impact, advancing the UR mission, and embodying Notre Dame values. Most notably, Mary will be upgrading and leading onboarding- a program that impacted over 90 positions last fiscal year. (Special thanks to Linda Klaybor who is wonderfully bridging the onboarding gap between Gretchen Neely’s retirement and Mary’s eventual leadership.)
Mary joins us after four years in the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development (CCD), where she most recently served as experiential program manager. In this role, Mary oversaw the student internship funding program and helped manage several mentor programs, including Hesburgh Women of Impact and the Cavanaugh Council/President’s Circle. She served as the CCD’s primary administrator for IrishCompass, where she partnered with the Alumni Association on the ideation, strategy, implementation, and governance of the University’s professional development community. She also coordinated initiatives open to all students such as the JCPenney Suit-Up, industry career treks and employer mock interviews.
Prior to working in the CCD, Mary worked on the MBA admissions team in the Mendoza College of Business. She graduated from Ave Maria University in 2013 with a degree in business administration. When she’s not spending time with her large family, Mary is often attempting new sewing projects, going to concerts, adjusting to home ownership, volunteering as the St. Monica parish wedding coordinator, and making new friends with everyone she meets. Her husband Josh is also a member of UR, working on the marketing team in the Alumni Association.
You will be blessed to quickly introduce yourself to Mary as she begins her new role on Tuesday, August 6.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
University Relations
Learning and Organizational Development
After much discernment and prayer, I have decided to resign my position at the Alumni Association in order to spend more time with my lovely husband Dale. Dale and I are looking forward to the next chapter in our lives together and we are considering a move closer to my family on the East coast. While we haven’t made any final plans, our immediate next steps will be to spend the remainder of the Summer and much of the Fall traveling in New England. Consequently my last day here will be August 2nd. I have truly appreciated the opportunity to work closely with such an amazingly talented team, and to get to know you all on a personal level.
The Grace Hall and Eddy Street Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 31st, so all staff can take part in Immersion Day 2019!
As always, you will be able to access the office using your ID card to swipe in the main doors.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
Our deepest condolences to Kathy Lentych on the loss of her father, Stanley Jerry Klaybor, on July 26th. Mr. Klaybor was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, where Military Honors will be performed.
The full obituary can be found here: https://www.kaniewski.com/notices/StanleyJerry-Klaybor
Anita Sareen
The Okta Go Live campus maintenance which took place on July 27 has had an impact on a few applications.
Okta Log-in issues
If you have any issues logging into Okta – clear your browser cache first. If that does not work, please call the OT help desk at x8111 or email devhelp@nd.edu.
Business Objects
The direct links from Business Objects will not work and you will be required you to to sign in and run the report from within Business Objects. https://boe4a-prod.nd.edu/BOE/BI
OIT is working to resolve this issue as soon as possible but until then, your will need to sign into Business Objects directly.
Sales Force
Some people are receiving emails from Salesforce regarding a request to change your Salesforce account’s email address. This is due to the Okta go-live and impacts people that had a preferred email address that is different from the one associated with their NetID.
This request is legitimate, please go ahead and confirm the email change if requested.
The Okta go-live date is Monday July 29. If you do not enroll prior to July 28, you will not be able to access any services that require two-step authentication such as your ND gmail, crmND, Advance, UR website, etc.
Please enroll by following the instructions at oit.nd.edu/okta. To see what the Okta enrollment process looks like, please watch the video in this LINK.
If you need further assistance you can call the OIT help desk at x8111 or email devhelp@nd.edu.
Please take advantage of this reminder and enroll now!
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Hello Colleagues,
Our Mission: Possible meetings may seem like ages ago! During these meetings, we tracked the overall progress of each “new” team in the Team Challenge. The top team would be awarded a FABULOUS prize and be recognized by all, far and wide. We are happy to announce that the EAST COAST REGION wins top honors for success in all three categories of production, unrestricted, and leadership gifts. GEORGE WEST and his team including CHRIS BAGUER, TOM CUMMINGS, JILL DONNELLY, BILL DOYLE, RON LINCZER, TOM MOLNAR, BOB MORTON, DARRELL PAULSEN, and PIER WHITE will enjoy a happy hour with our fearless leader LOU NANNI at a local establishment of the team’s choosing.
Before we get too far into the 2020 fiscal year, let’s pause to recognize the colleagues who achieved 100% of their goal in the following areas:
PRODUCTION:
MIKE BROWN, BRIDGET GILMAN, GIOVANA HEETER, LYNN HUBERT, TARA REILLY, TOM CUMMINGS, JILL DONNELLY, BOB MORTON, KEN HENDRICKS, TJ PILLARI, MICHELLE SHAKOUR, JEFF FERSCH, JESSE MEYER, DAN SANTUCCI, HENRY SCROOPE, RAY HERRING, JANET JESSUP, BILL KEMPF, STEVE SOLLMANN, AARON WALL, GEORGE DUKE, RILEY KOVAL, and TONY ROBERTS.
UNRESTRICTED:
MIKE BROWN, MELISSA LECHLITNER, SARA LIEBSCHER, BRIDGET GILMAN, GIOVANA HEETER, LYNN HUBERT, TARA REILLY, JASON SCARLETT, CHRIS BAGUER, TOM CUMMINGS, JILL DONNELLY, BILL DOYLE, TOM MOLNAR, PIER WHITE, CHRIS DETREMPE, KEN HENDRICKS, TJ PILLARI, JEFF FERSCH, MEGAN MACRI, EILEEN MURDOCK, MARY CAROL MURPHY, DAVID BALKIN, RICH REYNOLDS, BILL RIBERA, KIM BIAGINI, BRIAN GREEN, DAN SANTUCCI, HENRY SCROOPE, SEAN SHARPE, GAIL SLEVIN, BRUCE DANIELSON, RAY HERRING, JANET JESSUP, ANNE OVERLY, STEVE SOLLMANN, AARON WALL, LUKE CONWAY, RILEY KOVAL, DREW BUSCARENO, GREG DUGARD, and STU FORTENER.
Thank you for coming together and executing on a strong finish for FY2019!
Your Mission: Possible Team,
Ryan Brennan
Brian Diss
Anne Griffith
Tim Willis
Beginning Friday, July 26, at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, July 28th, 6:00 p.m. (ET), Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform an upgrade of Xtender to the latest version.
Xtender will be UNAVAILABLE during this maintenance period.
If you have any questions please contact the Development Help Desk at devhelp@nd.edu or 1-2678
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Our deepest condolences to Matt and Casey Gelchion on the loss of their maternal grandmother, Helen R. McNulty on July 16th.
The full obituary can be found here: https://www.everhere.com/us/obituary-bayonne-helen-r-mcnulty-9452688.
Please keep Matt, Casey and their family in your thoughts and prayers.
Michael Loungo & Patty Kokesh
Athletics Advancement would like to welcome four new team members (Brian Benedict, Sean Carroll, Marie Labosky, and Matt Weldy) and congratulate a current staff member on a new position (Kevin Nugent).
Kevin Nugent ‘13, after serving six years as an Associate Director, will transition to a Regional Director fundraising role. In the past five years, Kevin has been instrumental in the creation and execution of stewardship programming and marketing materials for Athletics benefactors.
Joining Kevin as Regional Directors on the Athletics Advancement team will be Brian Benedict ’13 and Marie Labosky ‘04.
Brian transitions to the team after serving two successful years as an Associate Director in Annual Giving, where he raised critical funds for Giving Societies. Prior to that role, Brian was instrumental in the sales of Notre Dame Stadium club and loge seating as a member of the Legends team.
Marie returns to Notre Dame as a 2004 graduate and four-year monogram winner on the women’s swim team. For the last six years, she has excelled in a sales and marketing role with Speedo, based out of Philadelphia.
As regional assignments and metro areas of coverage for Brian, Kevin and Marie are finalized, we will share them with the larger UR team.
Also as you may be aware, we are integrating the Monogram Club into Athletics Advancement, and are fortunate to have Matt Weldy ’09 (IU), the Executive Director of the Monogram Club, leading those efforts. Matt will lead and oversee all engagement, strategic initiatives, and Club activities for over 9,000 Monogram winners and team participants. Matt has served the Monogram Club since 2015 when he came on staff as an Associate Director, and prior to that role served in the Camps Office for Athletics.
Sean Carroll ’02 (IU) has been a part of the Notre Dame family since 2004, working in various roles with Athletics Communication, and in recent years, the Monogram Club. He will transition to serve both the Monogram Club and Athletics Advancement as the Associate Director leading the teams’ efforts in communications, marketing, and storytelling. He will also work to coordinate the organization’s efforts to work with other Development and Athletics partners in areas such as stewardship and event management.
Congratulations and welcome to Sean, Matt, Marie, Brian and Kevin on their new roles with our team. We are excited to see your talents at work in advancing Notre Dame’s mission through the vehicle of Athletics.
—Sara Liebscher
SR. DIRECTOR, ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT
It is a pleasure to welcome Mary Frank to the Regional Development Coordinator team. Mary received her Master of Arts in Teaching as well as her BA in Media & Professional Communications from the University of Pittsburgh, where she ran D1 Cross Country and Track. She was the recipient of the 4.0 Scholar-Athlete Award.
Most recently, Mary has been an honors English teacher and the Varsity Cross Country Coach at Watkins Mill High School in Washington, DC. The granddaughter of a 1935 graduate, Mary is looking forward to starting her new life at the University, a place she holds dear to her heart. Her first day will be Monday, July 22.
I am excited to announce that Leah Corachea has accepted a new role as Associate Director, Annual Giving. In this role as a fundraiser within Annual Giving, Leah will meet and work with benefactors in targeted areas to increase giving society revenue.
Leah is a 2014 graduate of Notre Dame. She has been working in Development since August 2014 and most recently as Assistant Director, ND Listens & ND Parents. Her extraordinary work ethic and dedication to Our Lady’s mission will ensure her success in this new role.
Please join me in congratulating Leah!
All my best,
Ashley Gerard
Staff,
Hello again.
Jay and Lindsey are home now and continue to express thanks for the prayers and support.
A funeral service will be held for their son John Gipson McAllister, on Friday, July 19th at 9:30am on campus at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, followed by burial at Cedar Grove Cemetary. All are welcome to both services. Please do share this update with Jay’s friends and colleagues, especially those outside University Relations and the Keough School, to ensure all know they are welcome to attend the services on Friday.
Thank you for the generous offers to help the family with meals. Food was sent for the weekend, with more scheduled for delivery for the next 10 days. We will provide more updates later.
Please advise if you have any questions.
In gratitude,
Michael Loungo
Please join us in congratulating William Mitchell, who has accepted the role of Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving on the Annual Giving Team! We know that William will have an incredible impact on the lives of our Notre Dame student-athletes and athletics benefactors as he works to grow the Rockne Athletics Fund.
William will be focused on stewarding, renewing, upgrading, and recruiting Rockne Gold, Blue, Green, and Fund level donors and will work to further the collaboration between the Rockne Athletics Fund and the Monogram Club.
William brought a unique skill set to the Development Administration team, and he will be missed – especially his smile and his culinary insights! However, we think he has found his niche with Rockne.
William began his career at Notre Dame in Annual Giving working with Patti McLaughlin in the Law School Annual Fund where he exceeded expectations. He then joined Michael McLaughlin soon after and Michael’s daily experience at Notre Dame was always strengthened by William’s work ethic and conviction to make a positive impact. He will be an exceptional addition to the Athletics Advancement and Annual Giving teams.
He will start his new role on July 24. Congratulations, William, and Go Irish!
– Kim Borza, Michael McLaughlin, and Marilyn Bassett-Lance
Attention all Development dog lovers! To promote our Five to Nine trial membership, as well as to spend some time with our furry friends in the sun, we’ll be hosting the first (of hopefully many) Domer Dogs Meet-Up this Saturday, July 13th. This is a fun opportunity to get to know your colleagues and their dogs. Please note that all dogs should be on leashes and up-to-date on their vaccinations. We’ll be meeting in front of Grace Hall at around 10:00am, and will proceed to take a walk around the lakes. If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP using the Five to Nine platform at this link:
https://notre-dame-development.fivetonine.community/events/domer-dogs-meet-up
We’re planning on having a special something for all the pups, so please do RSVP so that no one gets left in the doghouse!
Our sympathy and prayers are with Bill Kempf and his family on the passing of his father Paul Kempf. Mr. Kempf passed away on July 7 at the VA hospital in Minneapolis holding his wife Lucille’s hand. The hospital gave him the hero’s walk – where everyone who is able comes out of their room and salutes as he went by.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, from 9:00-11:45 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue, SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota followed by Mass at 12:00 noon at the Church.
The full obituary is at this link: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000317201/
Please keep the Kempf family in your thoughts and prayers.
Anne Overly
As Heather mentioned yesterday, there was a need to flatten, simplify, and streamline the teams that make up Advancement Services to allow for increased strategic focus. Consequently, there are now seven teams that comprise Advancement Services and will report directly to Heather:
Philanthropic Strategy – Brad Goff (Brad will also have a dotted line to Stu as his team works so closely with Regional Development)
Prospect Management
Prospect Research
Executive Analytics
Process Improvement
Data and Gift Management – Amy Schell
Advancement Records
Gift Strategy
Gift Management
Information Technology and Services – Carleen Quinlan
Applications Services
Support Services
Integration Services
Reporting and Analytics
Project Management
Finance Administration and Strategy – Kathryn Valenti (see below)
Budget Management
Financial Reporting and Analytics
Strategic Planning and Initiatives
Ticketing (Jill and Andrew will report to Kathryn as of August 1)
Stewardship and Donor Relations – Katherine Lane
Donor Recognition
Univ. Stewardship Initiatives
Stewardship Communications
Donor Relations Strategies
Internal Engagement – James Riley
Internal Communication
Engagement Activities
Talent Management and Recruiting
Learning and Development
Development Special Events – Amy Wyskochil
Event planning and execution
A little more about Kathryn: Kathryn will join the team on August 1 as Senior Director of Finance Administration and Strategy. Kathryn is a 2002 Notre Dame graduate with a degree in Accounting, as well as a 2007 Notre Dame MBA graduate with a concentration in Management. Prior to working at Notre Dame, Kathryn was an associate at PWC in New York. For the last nine years, she has worked as a program manager of strategic planning in the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research, where she has been instrumental in the development and administration of the ImproveND survey and the annual Advancing the Greater Good report for officers and deans. She has worked across the University, helping colleges and units create strategic plans and metrics, as well as develop and implement peer review programs for administrative units. Prior to her time in OSPIR, Kathryn was a participant in the University’s Leadership Rotation Program and spent several years in the Office of the Provost providing executive advisory support.
She will bring to University Relations a depth of knowledge about the University, tremendous strategic planning and analysis skills, and a strong ability to tie financial management to strategic results. We look forward to welcoming her to the team!
Dear University Relations Family and Friends,
I cannot begin to thank each of you for your overwhelming support and kindnesses shown not only to me, but to my family as well, during my recent surgeries and recuperation period. We are genuinely touched! Your thoughts and prayers were truly felt and have carried us through this process thus far. God is good! We are thankful beyond words to be surrounded by a wonderful and caring ND family. I appreciate all of you and look forward to expressing my gratitude in person. You are absolutely the best!!!
With love, thankfulness and appreciation,
Terry
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Our deepest condolences to Lori Pope on the loss of her father, Michael C. Pope on Sunday, June 30th. Mr. Pope was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.
Visitation and Services for Mr. Pope will be Monday, July 8th, starting at 11:00. For full details, including the obituary, please click here.
Thank you for keeping Lori and her family in your thoughts and prayers,
Dean Ernzen
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback to Leadership is Listening in the month of June. We appreciate you taking the time to help us improve our workplace culture. As a reminder, if you have feedback that you would like to submit anonymously, but would still like to be entered into the water bottle giveaway, please be sure to leave another piece of feedback that does include your name. You do not need to submit it on the same day or address the same topic as your anonymous feedback. The Hidrate Spark smart water bottle winners for the month of June are Carolyn Hardman and Cheryl Schlimpert. Thank you again, and remember to keep submitting your feedback!
-The Leadership is Listening Team
Our sympathy and prayers go out to our colleague Katy Orenchuk who over the weekend lost her father, Darl Hall.
Darl was a lifelong rail fan, and especially loved the Wabash River B&O railway bridge. The family is raising funds in Darl’s memory to install a wooden bench near the bridge so there might be a place where people can come together to remember him. If you would like to make a contribution, please follow this link.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Katy at her office address at Eddy Street Commons.
Michael Loungo
It is a pleasure to welcome Natalie Sargent to the University Relations team as the Academic Advancement Director for the Mendoza College of Business. Natalie will be responsible for driving philanthropy to Mendoza. She begins her role with us on Monday, August 5.
Natalie has her undergraduate degree from Smith College, and anticipates completing in August 2019 her Ph.D. in History here at Notre Dame.
Concurrent with the pursuit of her doctoral degree, in 2015 Natalie took the first of several roles at Notre Dame as a Graduate Reviewer and Assistant at the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts (ISLA). After her time at ISLA she interned in Development, working with Maria DiPasquale in Academic Advancement at the College of Arts & Letters. Natalie also served on the University’s Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee as the Graduate Student Union Healthcare Committee Chair. She is currently a Fellowship Consultant in the University’s Office of Grants & Fellowships.
You can expect Natalie to be present at Eddy Street Commons working on proposals with our fundraisers and Storytelling team, and in the Mendoza College of Business serving the dean, faculty, staff and students of the College.
Please contact Natalie at nsargent@nd.edu to extend congratulations and welcome her as AAD for the Mendoza College of Business.
Dear Team,
I am delighted to announce that Mary Scott ’01 will join our team as the Alumni Education Programs Director on Monday, July 1st when she will become responsible for the portfolio of existing alumni ed programs and upcoming launches of ThinkND and Big Questions.By way of introduction, Mary has worked at Notre Dame for 16 years over which time she’s been involved in launching Mendoza’s Institute for Global Investing — in support of a 4,500 member community of students, alumni, and investors. Prior to that, she led a cross-departmental team to design, implement, and launch a student financial literacy program which included web and live session programming components. Mary has also served Notre Dame through the management of the annual budget strategy and planning processes, financial modeling, and sensitivity analysis.In these roles, and through her previous consulting experience, Mary built positive relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, and various experts from government, non-profit, and business. We look forward to benefiting from her talents of collaboration, communication, creativity, project management, and strategic thinking.On a personal note, Mary and her husband, Mike ’99, MBA ’07, have two young children Anthony (10) and Sophia (8). Mike also works at the University holding various human resources roles since 2007. Her hobbies include travel, reading and engaging with St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church and the children’s St. Pius X Catholic School.It will be a pleasure to introduce Mary to everyone and I know you will give her a warm welcome to our team.Best,Sharon
Casey is a 2017 Notre Dame grad and a 2019 graduate of ACE. She comes to us from Florida where she was teaching 4th grade.
Welcome, Casey!
-Patty Kokesh
Lauren Brown (lbrown22) and her husband, Stephan, were married this past weekend in Mishawaka and celebrated shortly after with a reception for family and friends. Congratulations to the happy couple as they enjoy their honeymoon!
-Brandon Tabor
To: University Relations
CC: Controller’s Office
From: Stacy Koebel-Harder
Date: June 21, 2019
Re: June 30, 2019 Year End Close
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2019 please keep in mind the following items:
Gifts/Pledges
Reporting
Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
Please welcome Melissa to the Donor Services team as our Communication and Data Analyst. Melissa is a 2014 UND alumnae majoring in Romance Language and Literature with a Minor from the Nanovic Institute for European Studies and a 2017 alumnae from Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore with a masters in European and International Policies. Additionally, Melissa spent a year as an intern at Leo Burnett in Milan, Italy with the Business and Intelligence marketing team and more recently assisted Donor Services and Data Integrity as a seasonal staff member.
Parking/traffic to be manageable during golf championship, if you read this…
The 40th annual U.S. Senior Open (USSO) will take place Monday, June 24, through Sunday, June 30, at the Warren Golf Course, north of campus off Douglas Road. It’s a historic moment for the University as Warren is the first collegiate golf course to host this major championship.
It’s also the third large-scale Notre Dame event held this fiscal year that gives national exposure to and has a significant economic impact on the broader community. The first two — the Garth Brooks concert on Oct. 20 and the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day — were held in the stadium.
The USSO is different in that it’s one week long and takes place while summer classes and University business are humming along.
“The Division of Campus Safety and University Operations is working hard to make this event a positive experience for visitors as well as our campus community,” says Mike Seamon, vice president of the division.
That includes letting faculty, staff and summer students know well ahead of time how campus parking and Douglas Road, a major artery to and from campus, will be impacted.
Hosting large events is the new normal at Notre Dame and not a reach for the University, says Seamon. He credits Notre Dame staff, including temporary workers, who pull off each event like it’s just another day in the office.
“It literally takes everybody,” he says. “People in Auxiliary Operations, Administrative Services, Campus Services. It takes Facilities, Maintenance and Utilities. It takes our Campus Safety partners. It takes our Game Day and VenueND partners. These events draw on all of our assets, but in a good way, in a healthy way, in an exciting way.”
After the USSO, the next big thing at Notre Dame takes place in the football stadium on Friday, July 19, when the Liverpool F.C. plays a preseason match (called a “friendly”) against Germany’s Borussia Dortmund. It’s the first time international soccer will play at the House that Rockne Built.
Tickets for the Liverpool F.C. friendly and the USSO are still available.
Fans will park in White Field, north of campus.
More than 1,900 volunteers will assist at the U.S. Senior Open during four-hour shifts over the course of the week. Most of them will park in the Joyce Lot and be shuttled north to Warren Golf Course.
Stepan Center will be the volunteer coordination hub.
From Monday, June 24, to Sunday, June 30, the Bulla and Rugby lots, which are normally student parking lots, will be closed for use by USSO personnel. Summer students are encouraged to park in the Lake Lot or other student lots where there is space.
During this same time period, about 30 spaces in the center of the Grace Lot will be reserved for USSO purposes.
From Monday, June 24, to Wednesday, June 26, Douglas Road will be open.
The championship portion of the week begins on Thursday, June 27, and runs through Sunday, June 30, with Saturday and Sunday expected to bring the largest crowds.
During this four-day window, Douglas Road will be closed from White Field to the west and Ironwood to the east.
Holy Cross House and Moreau Seminary can still be accessed via Douglas Road during this time.
To avoid traffic delays on Douglas or during the eventual closure of the road, here are alternate routes to the north end of campus.
Traveling from the northeast
Take Indiana 23 south, past Douglas and past Ironwood.
Take a right on Vaness Street, just past the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Vaness Street dead-ends at Twyckenham Drive, which runs along the east end of campus.
If headed to the north end of campus, turn right.
You can get as far north as Bulla and can turn left onto campus.
Traveling from the south to the north end of campus
Take Twyckenham Drive north.
You can get as far north as Bulla and will be able to turn left onto campus.
Traveling from the north and northwest (avoiding Douglas)
Take Indiana 933 south, past Douglas Road.
Turn left at the WNDU Studios, which is Dorr Road.
Proceed east on Dorr Road to the gate. You will need a white keycard to enter campus.
If you do not have a white keycard, take 933 south to Angela Boulevard and enter campus at Notre Dame Avenue.
Traveling to Moreau Seminary, Holy Cross House or campus from Douglas Road
Douglas will be open from 933 to White Field.
Take a right at Campus Service Drive.
Take the next right, which is Gold Drive, and follow it left or south.
You will pass the Campus Community Garden on the left and Ave Maria Press, also on the left.
At Moreau Drive (Old Douglas Road), turn left to get to Holy Cross House or Moreau Seminary on the right.
To get to campus, turn right at the light, which is St. Joseph Road.
Proceed south on St. Joseph to the gate. You will need a white keycard to enter campus.
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This Wednesday (June 19th) is your chance to make your professional singing debut on the recording of The Fighting Irish (of Notre Dame ya’ll) created by Notre Dame student Jorge “Jay” Rivera-Herrans.
Please welcome Tashana Kenny to the Regional Administrative team! She will be supporting George Duke, Lavarr Barnett, and Kasey O’Connor. Tashana is a native South Bender, graduating from Adam’s High School, Ball State University and Unversity of Phoenix. She has 16 years of experience in Telecommunications – most recently with Comcast.
Tashana and husband, Matthew are the proud parents of three children –Jaren (14), Jasmine (17) and Jayden (22). The entire family celebrated commencement with Hoosier grad Jayden in Bloomington this past May.
In her spare time, Tashana is pursuing her Health & Life Coach certification, enjoys yoga, walking, and reading. If you’re a Trekkie, love Game of Thrones or Marvel superheroes – you’ve found a kindred spirit! Welcome, Tashana!
Please welcome Lana Taylor to University Relations! She will begin on Monday, June 17th as a Development Associate supporting Heather Christophersen and all of the team in Grace Hall. Lana joins us from previous roles supporting John Affleck-Graves and Mike Seamon. She will be a tremendous asset to the team and we are excited to have her join us! Welcome, Lana!
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Storytelling and Engagement is proud to introduce our new teammate, Landon Weldy. Landon is a writer from Goshen, Indiana, and a graduate of Goshen College where he majored in history. He is an intrepid traveler and was recently able to spend time abroad in Peru and London. In addition to writing, Landon’s enjoys riding his bike, reading, movies, and drinking coffee. We are excited to welcome Landon to Notre Dame! Please stop by and meet him. His first day is June 11.
Congratulations to Ling Sun and Ziheng Wu on the birth of their son, Ryder!
Little Ryder joined the team on June 10th. He was 6 lb. 5 oz. and 19.5 inches long.
Mom and baby are doing well.
I am very pleased to announce that Lin Wang has been promoted to the position of Program Director, Operations — Storytelling & Engagement Team.
Thank you to Stephen Smith for his many years of dedication and passionate service to Notre Dame. Stephen is moving to San Francisco later this month and has taken a job with a start up there. Stephen will officially be working for us until July 1st, but today is his last day in the office. If you get a chance please stop by the Family Room today between 4:30-6:00 and give your regards to Stephen.
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Please join the Strategic Analytics & Prospect Management Team for coffee and doughnuts this Friday, June 7th, as we say goodbye to Mark Dumich as he transitions to his new role at Mendoza.
Treats will be available from 9:00-11:00 in the Prospect Management Corral. Stop by and enjoy some coffee and share your well wishes with Mark.
Colleagues,
I am happy to announce that Joe Dietz has joined the Central Region as Regional Director. When we were searching to find someone to cover an Ohio centered portfolio, we found a terrific candidate right in our backyard.
Joe Dietz, ND Class of 2004, grew up in Ohio and received his Juris Doctor from Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law in 2007. After seven years in private practice, Joe returned to South Bend five years ago as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office. We look forward to watching Joe leverage his persuasive skills and compelling closing statements in a different arena.
Joe and his wife, Beth, and their two children reside in Granger. Please join me in welcoming them back home to Notre Dame.
In Notre Dame,
Tim Willis
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback to Leadership is Listening in the month of May. We appreciate you taking the time to help us improve our workplace culture. As a reminder, if you have feedback that you would like to submit anonymously, but would still like to be entered into the water bottle giveaway, please be sure to leave another piece of feedback that does include your name. You do not need to submit it on the same day or address the same topic as your anonymous feedback. The Hidrate Spark smart water bottle winners for the month of May are Geoff Stookey and Cindy Karpovs. Thank you again, and remember to keep submitting your feedback!
-The Leadership is Listening Team
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Mark Dumich will be leaving Development to pursue a new opportunity within the Mendoza College of Business. Effective Monday, June 10, Mark will continue his service to the University as the Associate Director, Institute for Global Investing.
During Mark’s time in Development, he has been an instrumental partner to countless members of the team. Since 2015, Mark has continuously raised the level of achievement within both Prospect Management and Strategic Analytics. He is an exemplary teammate in all facets and will be missed. Please join me in congratulating Mark on his new position and thanking him for his many contributions to our department.
Brad
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Friends,
Kelaine and Lavarr welcomed baby Liam to the world on Tuesday, May 21. Kelaine and Liam are doing great and are home with their wonderful growing family! Lavarr and Kelaine are appreciative for everyone’s love and support over the past few weeks. Congrats to the Barnett family!
Ryan
Dear Colleagues,
In conjunction with the kick-off of Reunion, on Thursday, May 30, 2019, the Office of Gift Planning will host a cocktail reception for the Badin Guild as well as members of the Class of 1969 in honor of their 50-year reunion. The event will be from 2-4 pm at McKenna Hall Atrium. A list of registrants for this event can be found here.
For more information on this event or if you have benefactors you would like to register, please contact Laura Snell Walker
Enroll in Okta today! Your enrollment is requested now to ensure immediate access to ND services when Okta goes live on Monday, July 29.
You can enroll by following the instructions at oit.nd.edu/okta or if you would like assistance with enrollment, we are hosting a Okta enrollment event in the Family Room this afternoon
Tuesday, May 28, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
You will need your mobile phone to complete the enrollment process.
Once successfully enrolled in Okta, no further action is required on your part until the Okta go-live. You will keep using Duo two step process until go-live.
Early enrollment qualifies you for a chance to win a gift basket, so enroll by Friday, May 31!
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Beginning Tuesday, May 21, Google will roll out a name change to Team Drives. The new name will be Shared drives, and will be changed on the web, mobile app and Drive File Stream app.
Though the name change will not impact the functionality of Team Drives, it will affect anyone who has a desktop shortcut to Drive File Stream that currently points to content in Team Drives. Once the new name Shared drive appears in your account, you will need to remove the old shortcut, and create a new shortcut in Drive File Stream.
Beginning Tuesday, May 21, Google will roll out a name change to Team Drives. The new name will be Shared drives, and will be changed on the web, mobile app and Drive File Stream app.
Though the name change will not impact the functionality of Team Drives, it will affect anyone who has a desktop shortcut to Drive File Stream that currently points to content in Team Drives. Once the new name Shared drive appears in your account, you will need to remove the old shortcut, and create a new shortcut in Drive File Stream.
I‘d like to welcome Andrew Whittington to the Annual Giving team as Assistant Director of ND Loyal.
Andrew is a 2014 graduate of ND and 2016 graduate of ACE. He comes to us from ACE, where he managed the recruitment and selection process, provided support for ACE teaching fellows, and collaborated with school/diocesan leaders across five states. Andrew’s passion for Catholic education and the Notre Dame mission will enhance his work with ND Loyal volunteers.
Andrew’s first day will be May 20th, so please say hello as you see him around the office!
Friends or family members who enjoy working in customer service roles may be interested in working at Reunion 2019 (May 30 – June 2).
The Alumni Association is hiring temporary workers to serve in various roles around campus for Reunion 2019, including:
welcome team members
shuttle drivers and coordinators
parking lot attendants
children’s program assistants
seminar assistants
Endeavor locks down at 5:00 pm today. Currently, there 89 employees without a performance rating in the system. This affects the merit recommendations and eligibility for the incentive program (should we have a distribution this year).
Every member of our staff is entitled to a performance review. Please make every effort to complete this goal before the end of the day.
Thanks very much.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
It is a pleasure to welcome Jeff Arnold to the University Relations team as the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Engineering. He begins his new role on Tuesday, May 21.
Jeff’s work and reputation in Development precede him. He joined University Relations in 2011, and currently serves both Development as a member of the Corporate Relations team and the Notre Dame Turbomachinery Lab as Project Manager.
Prior to joining Notre Dame, Jeff spent 25 years at Honeywell Aerospace and its predecessor company Allied-Signal Aerospace, finishing his career there as Senior Product & Business Manager. In Jeff’s role with the ND Turbomachinery Lab, he manages the budget and schedule responsibilities for six separate programs representing over $9 million in sponsored research. As a member of Development’s Corporate Relations team, Jeff has consistently exceeded targets, with a 5-year trailing average of 125% above his annual goal.
Responsible for driving philanthropy to the College of Engineering, we are privileged to count Jeff as part of our growing Academic Advancement Team. Jeff has proven effective in world class corporations, and has successfully delivered in his roles here at Notre Dame. His experience will facilitate his success as he joins our Academic Advancement team.
Jeff’s range of professional experience is supported by his education background and leadership program experiences. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, both from Michigan Technological University. At Honeywell, Jeff was part of the Leadership Development corporate training program, and at Notre Dame he was chosen to participate in the Burns Leadership Program.
As an Academic Advancement Director, you can expect Jeff to be more present at Eddy Street Commons working on proposals with our fundraisers and Storytelling team, and in Fitzpatrick Hall serving the dean, faculty, staff and students of the College of Engineering.
You can contact Jeff at x3781 and jeff.arnold.62@nd.edu to extend congratulations and welcome him as AAD for the College of Engineering.
Colleagues,
Please join us in congratulating Kasey O’Connor, who has accepted the role of Regional Director on the Southwest team. While she will be missed by her teammates in Annual Giving, we know that she will make an incredible impact for Our Lady’s University in this role serving benefactors in the Orange County/San Diego areas.
Kasey joined the Leadership Annual Giving team in August 2018. Since then, she has been instrumental in driving growth for our Giving Societies. Kasey is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame and a 4-year softball monogram winner. Prior to joining Development, she worked in Athletics where she most recently served as Event Management and Olympic Facility Program Director.
She will officially start her new role on July 1.
Congratulations, Kasey!
Ashley Gerard and Ryan Brennan
Jess and Cody Rizzo welcomed a baby girl to the world on Saturday May 11th at 3:41am. Ryan Avery Rizzo weighed in at 7lbs and measured 18inches. Mom and baby are doing great!.
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It is a pleasure to welcome Katy Orenchuk to the University Relations team as the Academic Advancement Director for Arts & Architecture. She begins her new role this Wednesday, May 15.
Katy most recently was the Vice President for Development at the Newberry Library in Chicago, where she managed and led a comprehensive fundraising campaign that raised $35 million, 117% of the $30 million goal. Her leadership and effectiveness at the Newberry Library was preceded by success in philanthropic roles at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Steppenwolf Theater Company, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Responsible for driving philanthropy to the School of Architecture, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, and the Debartolo Performing Arts Center, we are privileged to count Katy as part of our growing Academic Advancement Team. She has played a vital role in developing partnerships and stewarding relationships for some of the world’s top arts and humanities organizations, and her experience will enable her to succeed in this new role.
Katy’s professional success is paired with a deep fidelity to and history with, Notre Dame. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Notre Dame and her husband Chris is a double domer, with undergraduate and MBA degrees from the Mendoza College of Business. Katy has been fundraising already for Notre Dame: she was a Charter Member of ND Loyal, where she achieved ‘Top 18 of 2018’, an impressive achievement among the ND Loyal inaugural cohort.
In addition to her degree from Notre Dame, Katy holds a Master of Arts Administration from Indiana University, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive.
You can expect to see Katy soon around Eddy Street Commons and elsewhere on campus.
Kellen Elijah Moore was born Thursday, May 2nd at 9:30 p.m. The little cutie was 7 lbs. 1.9 oz and 20 inches long.
Kellen is the son of Craig & Jennifer Moore, little brother to Norah and, most importantly, new grandson to Carolyn Lax!
What a handsome boy!
As we continue to shape and grow our Administrative Assistant team, I am excited to announce that Anita Sareen, Noell Stohler, Deena Chamberlin and Angie Dennig have accepted the new role of Assistant Manager, Development Administration. Each has distinguished themselves in their current role and together anticipate the enthusing work ahead. The new Assistant Managers will begin transitioning over the month of June with an official start date of July 1.
Please join me in congratulating our new team of leaders!
Regards, Marilyn
Dear colleagues:
The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is excited to announce Cristi Ganyard as the new Director for University Stewardship Initiatives.In this role, she will lead the team of professionals partnering closely with the colleges, schools and divisions throughout the University to enhance both programmatic and strategic personalized stewardship efforts. She and her team will be responsible for impact reporting and will work closely with partners to ensure we are maximizing spending and impact. Cristi has over 10 years of experience in the Development Department, most recently heading up the Executive Events unit within Special Events. I believe her dedication to processes, people, and the sacred mission of Notre Dame will position her well for future success. Cristi will begin her new role on June 3; please join me in congratulating this proud Notre Dame parent and steadfast colleague.
Also, please note that Amy Wyskochil, senior director for special events, will be posting Cristi’s director position soon. Please contact Amy if interested in this important role.
My best,
Katherine Lane
Dear Colleagues,
This Thursday, May 9 at 12:30 pm EST, the Office of Gift Planning will be hosting a complimentary webinar, Estate Planning 101, for Notre Dame benefactors. Anthony McCormick, counsel with the Trust & Estate Planning practice at Perkins Coie LLP will be our special guest presenter. An email promoting this event was sent on April 10, May 3 and a final on May 8 to ~27,000 benefactors to the University. Registration is required for this event and a list of current registrants is available here.
For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Snell Walker.
Colleagues,
As we continue to look towards bold new goals in unrestricted, donor count, and undergraduate alumni participation, we are excited to announce some structural changes within the Annual Giving team and announce open positions for which we are actively recruiting new talent:
With these changes, we have the opportunity to recruit and welcome new talent to the Annual Giving Team. The following positions are (or soon will be) posted on jobs.nd.edu. Please let me or any member of our team know if you or someone you know of might have an interest in any of these new and important roles on our team:
Director, Volunteer Leadership (reporting to Brian Diss)
Assistant Director, Annual Giving (reporting to Lindahl Chase)
Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving (reporting to Kim Borza)
Thank you for your continued collaboration and engagement. Please let me know if you have any questions. The Annual Giving team remains poised and excited to partner with you in FY19, FY20 and beyond!
Best,
Brian Diss
Hello again.
Today we welcome Matt Gelchion to his new role as AAD for Financial Aid & Student Life. Like all of our Academic Advancement Directors, Matt serves our fundraisers to help them hit their goals. In this role he will be working with fundraisers on proposals at the $1 million level and above.
Following the recent success of Notre Dame Day, Matt commented in an interview about how he viewed goals. He shared one measure of success, “Do we help more groups raise more funds and help them reach their goals?” This collaborative approach and focus on helping others hit their fundraising goals is one of many reasons we are confident that Matt is the right fit for this critical new role on our team.
Matt is based in the Eddy Street Commons office, next to the Storytelling & Engagement Team. You will also see Matt around Main Building as he gets to know better the units on campus that he serves.
You can connect with Matt by email at Matthew.J.Gelchion@nd.edu and by phone at 1-6735.
Thank you,
Michael Loungo
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Born on March 15, 2019, Freya Lynn and Wyatt Reed, grandchildren of Cheryl Schlimpert, came into the world weighing 5 lbs 4 oz and 4 lbs 13 oz respectively. Christy and Trey Whitcomb (mom & dad), currently stationed in Germany, couldn’t be more excited to be first-time parents – and twins is double the delight. Cheryl looks forward to many trips to Germany in her future.
Welcome to the family!
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback to Leadership is Listening in the month of April. We appreciate you taking the time to help us improve our workplace culture. As a reminder, if you have feedback that you would like to submit anonymously, but would still like to be entered into the water bottle giveaway, please be sure to leave another piece of feedback that does include your name. You do not need to submit it on the same day or address the same topic as your anonymous feedback. The Hidrate Spark smart water bottle winners for the month of April are Conor Montijo and Maggie Konstantine. Thank you again, and remember to keep submitting your feedback!
-The Leadership is Listening Team
The University will transition to a new two step login service called Okta this summer. It will replace the current Duo service that allows you to access ND services like Gmail, Google Apps, UR.nd.edu, CRM.nd.edu, etc.
Enroll in Okta today! Your enrollment is requested now to ensure immediate access to ND services when Okta goes live on Monday, July 29.
You can enroll by following the instructions at oit.nd.edu/okta or if you would like assistance with enrollment, we are hosting the following Okta enrollment events in the Family Room:
Tuesday, May 14, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
You will need your mobile phone to complete the enrollment process.
Once successfully enrolled in Okta, no further action is required on your part until the Okta go-live. You will keep using Duo two step process until go-live.
Early enrollment qualifies you for a chance to win a gift basket, so enroll by Friday, May 31!
If you need assistance but cannot attend these events or have questions about the Okta enrollment process, please contact your departmental IT support staff, or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.edu
Thank you! Your early action in support of transition to this new service is appreciated.
Vicki Reeder is excited to share the news of her new granddaughter!
Eden Corrine Smith was born Monday, April 29th at 9:59 pm. She weighed 6 lb. 15 oz. and was 20 inches long. Mom and baby are doing fine and Vicki (and new aunt Katie Edel) are over the moon!
She’s a cutie!
I am happy to announce that Andrew Fiedler has accepted the role of Project Manager for the Affinity Communities Platform replacement project. In this role, he will coordinate the transition from iModules to Hivebrite.
Andrew has been an integral part of the Alumni Association team for almost ten years. For the last three years, he has performed admirably as our Lead IT Solutions Consultant, providing business analysis, business intelligence, and project management expertise while continuing to deliver frontline office technology and A/V support.
The commitment to excellence, leadership, and collaboration that Andrew exhibits day-to-day will serve him well as he provides structure and guidance on this project. Please join me in congratulating Andrew on this next step in his career!
Best,
Mark Welch
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that D. Curtis Claypool is joining the East Region as a Regional Director serving the NY/NJ market. Curtis will be based on campus at Notre Dame, relocating to the South Bend area.
Curtis received his BBA from Notre Dame in 1994, majoring in Finance. Curtis has over 20 years of retail experience across grocery, mass market, convenience and drug classes of trade. He brings consulting firm experience leading engagement teams that typically involved technology, process and organizational initiatives as well as the implementation of software packages designed to help manage these processes/decisions. Curtis’s notable clients include Wal-Mart, Loblaw’s, Meijer, Longs Drugs, The Home Depot, and Dean Foods. Curtis and his wife Linda, a Chicago native, have 4 children. They have lived in Carrollton, TX for the past 19 years. Curtis has served as a Catechist for Confirmation classes at Mary Immaculate parish in Farmers Branch, TX since 2008.
Curtis will begin his new role on Monday, May 6. Please join me in welcoming Curtis home to Notre Dame!
My very best,
Anne Griffith
Please welcome Tim Kelly to the Northwest Region team, starting on May 6th.
Tim is a 2012 graduate of Loras College with degrees in Sports Management and Public Relations along with being a 4-year letter winner on the men’s basketball team. Following his graduation, Tim attended worked and attended graduate school at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, where he held roles in the Rams Club and athletic business office. He earned his Masters degree in Exercise and Sports Science from UNC in 2014.
Following UNC, Tim served at the Assistant Athletic Director of Development at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater before taking on his current role as Associate Director of Major Gifts at Northwestern, where he has been since 2015. At Northwestern, Tim helped lead athletics major gifts efforts for the WE WILL campaign, securing commitments for both facilities and programmatic support. Tim attained his MBA from Loyola Chicago in February of 2019.
Tim is engaged to Colleen Antas, a former Northwestern women’s soccer student-athlete and current Assistant Principal at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island Illinois.
Bill Ribera
I‘d like to welcome Katie Eckrich to the Northwest Region team as a Regional Director. Katie will be starting with us on May 6th, so please welcome her to the team when you see her.
Our sixth annual Notre Dame Day kicks off this Sunday at 6:42pm ET!
Check out notredameday.nd.edu and download the Broadcast Schedule for the 29-hour show.
In addition, if you have any interest in attending the Notre Dame Day Concert—and you’re not working Notre Dame Day—on Monday at 7pm ET at DPAC, please send your name and how many tickets you’ll need to Lin Wang by this Thursday at noon. We have four members of the Chicago cast of Hamilton, Chloë Agnew of Celtic Woman fame, and Notre Dame’s own Gold & Blue Company performing. We’ll have the tickets for you at the DPAC Ticket Office Monday afternoon. Thank you in advance for helping make Notre Dame Day a success.
Annual Giving and Storytelling Team
Please be advised; the East elevators in the parking garage and their perspective lobbies will be closed from today, 4.22.2019 8am through Monday, 4.29.2019 9am to have an epoxy floor coating applied. We ask everyone please stay off the new floor coating until this time. Any traffic on the new coating can damage the entire floor and prevent proper cure time (hardening) and protection qualities.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and I appreciate everyone’s understanding.
Enjoy the day,
Respectfully,
~ Andy
From Andy Gilmour, Kite Operations Manager:
Good afternoon everyone,
Unfortunately, I was just informed by Schindler, one of our elevators is down and will remain down until they are able to locate a needed part in need of replacement. The left most elevator is still in service but will be slow on call as everyone will be using a single elevator.
Apologies for the inconvenience,
We will get this elevator up as soon as we are able,
Respectfully,
~ Andy
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Laura Snell Walker |
We are pleased to post for applications the position of AAD for the Mendoza College of Business. See posting here: http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/16017
As the primary engine for proposal development in Mendoza, the individual we hire for this role will be expected to:
Dear Colleagues,
Please join the GRC in showing support for Denim Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2019!
This year marks the 20th celebration of Denim Day, and the sixth year of bringing the initiative to Notre Dame. For those of you who are not familiar with this event, Denim Day is an annual campaign focused on raising awareness about sexual violence. The event was initiated after an Italian High Court overturned a rape conviction because they felt since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault.
Showing support for Denim Day couldn’t be easier. Simply wear jeans on Wednesday, April 24, and we will provide a sticker for you to wear that indicates your denim is making a statement, as well as a pledge card for you to sign and return for display.
Stickers and pledge forms will be available at the front desk of ESC and Grace Hall the morning of April 24.
Offices within Student Affairs have received special permission to wear denim on April 24. Participating in Denim Day provides a wonderful opportunity for the Notre Dame community to show solidarity with survivors of abuse around the country and to think about how we can work in our personal and professional lives to reduce violence in our communities. We would also ask that participating offices take a photo of your staff in jeans and share on Twitter with the hashtag #denimdaynd.
Please contact us with any questions about participation or Denim Day in general. If you would like to learn more about the international initiative, please visit denimdayusa.org.
Please join me in congratulating Brian Diss for being named the Senior Director of Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing at the University of Notre Dame. Brian will begin his new role Monday, April 15th.
In case anyone missed the UR Town Hall from a couple of weeks ago, or would like to view it again, please visit the link here to view it. All UR staff are able to login with their netIDs. Enjoy!
Hello again.
Brian Moran, Academic Advancement Director for the Mendoza College of Business, is leaving his current role to pursue his next professional opportunity.
Brian will serve in his current role through May 31, 2019.
I am grateful for Brian’s contributions to our team and to Notre Dame. Please join me in wishing him well in the future.
Any inquiries, please contact me directly at x7712, or by email at mloungo@nd.edu
Michael Loungo
The Chicago Cast of Hamilton, Chloe Agnew, and Gold & Blue Company will perform at the Notre Dame Day Concert at DPAC Leighton Concert Hall, 7 PM, Monday, April 29.
Please reach out to Lin Wang to get your tickets (2 tickets /person). Limited seats are reserved for Development, please request as soon as possible.
Check out the concert teaser video here
Eddy Street will be closed from Napoleon to Angela Friday between 7am-9pm in order to host the Notre Dame Annual T-shirt reveal. The Napoleon and Burns gate will still be accessible to park in the garage. Any vehicles left on Eddy Street will be towed at 8am Friday morning.
More information can be found here:
https://theshirt.nd.edu/blog/the-shirt-unveiling-2019-faq/
Due to our low volume of shipping via FedEx, they will be suspending regular office pick up at Eddy Street Commons on 4 days per week – they will only make a scheduled stop for outgoing items on Thursdays.
Should you need to ship via FedEx, please call 1-800-463-3339 or go online to fedex.com to schedule a pick up.
As you may know, UPS is the preferred shipping partner for Notre Dame and they will continue daily pick up at our office location.
Print versions have also been ordered and will be available in the Office of Gift Planning.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Dear All,
This is a hard message to share. After thoughtful consideration, Mandy has made the difficult decision to leave the NDAA in order to be with her family full-time. As fulfilling as her work here is, family calls. Mandy will continue to be with us through Reunion with Wednesday, June 5th being her last day.
For three years, Mandy has envisioned, innovated, strengthened, and shaped our portfolio of alumni education programming. Her contributions are numerous and she has left her indelible mark. We are grateful to Mandy for these accomplishments and much more. All along the way, she has been a true collaborator to each of us, faculty, campus colleagues and other partners.
Of course, she will be missed dearly but we wish her every happiness with her family and look forward to staying in touch. We will have the opportunity to celebrate her friendship and contributions closer to her departure date. Meanwhile, I know you will support Mandy in her decision and acknowledge her service to the Notre Dame family.
We will post the position soon. If you have any referrals or interested parties, please direct them my way.
Best,
Sharon
University Relations Staff
It is that time of year when we focus on the preparation of the budget for next fiscal year. The annual operating budget process includes proposed salary increases that are effective July 1, 2019, and the non-salary budgets. Please note that managers are receiving a separate memo that includes details on University guidelines, how to access specific charts, etc. This communication is intended to highlight the budget process and timeline internal to University Relations (UR) and to ensure you are familiar with the process and key contacts.
The Budget Team
Fiscal 2020 Budget Process and Deadlines
Merit recommendations are provided by managers based on employee performance during fiscal 2019. These recommendations are reviewed by the appropriate Associate Vice President and ultimately approved by Lou Nanni. Human Resources and the Office of Budget & Planning audit these recommendations to ensure consistent application of University guidelines.
There are no incremental increases for non-salary budgets this year. Where appropriate, the budget team will be working with your unit to re-allocate funds within the org to better align the budget plan with the spend activity.
Please note the following deadlines:
Should you have any questions regarding the performance review process or the budget process, please let us know.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
All assigned women should have received the following agenda and invitation to register for the Hesburgh Women of Impact Summer Retreat this weekend. You can check who has registered so far at:
Colleagues,
Email invitations dropped last Friday March 29, for the Giving Societies Blue Gold game events. Members are invited to purchase Premium Ticket Seating for the Blue Gold game, attend Brunch at South Dining Hall and Rockne members are invite to a special Ask Jack.
Registration is open until April 10th.
Premium Tickets
Day: April 13, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm EST (Club seats open at 11:00 am)
Price: $103.00 per ticket. Club tickets are open seating (non-reserved) on premium levels 7 & 8 of Duncan Student Center and include food, beer, and wine. Limit is 4
Game-Day Brunch
Day: April 13, 2019
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm EST
Location: South Dining Hall – Hospitality Room (south side, former Reckers entrance)
Price: $14.50 adults, $7.50 children 6-12, Children 5 & under FREE
Day: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Where: Jordan Hall of Science – Auditorium
Limit is 2
Thanks,
Shannon Longo
Donor Experience Events Coordinator
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you the FY18 Office of Gift Planning Impact Report. Print copies are on order and will be available in Gift Planning.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this report.
Laura Snell Walker
Blood donors needed!
After a rough winter, the community blood bank is in a great need of all blood types! Please join us in donating blood at Harper Cancer Research Institute on Thursday, April 4th from 11:30am-2pm. Your donation will save the lives of patients at our local hospitals! In addition, for every unit collected, $5 will be donated back to Harper! All donors will also be included in a weekly raffle where 10 donors will win a $100 gift card! Click HERE to sign up!
Dear colleagues,Please note that your email signature banner will be running Notre Dame Day-related campaigns starting from April 1, Monday. The banner will be switched back to the original campaign on April 30. No action is required from you.If you have any questions, please reach out to Lin Wang.Thank youStorytelling and Engagement
With regret, I must announce that Debbie Loughran will be leaving our team as of April 12th. Debbie has been a great, and successful, member of the West Region for the past several years, and she will be sorely missed. Her enthusiasm, postive outlook and connection to donors set a high bar for the entire organization.
It is with great excitement I share the news that Sharon Rankert will be joining the 405 Main office-front desk as the Senior Office Coordinator. Sharon has been part of the UR team in Donor Services since 2012. Sharon’s first day in her new role will be April 3rd. We are excited to have Sharon as part of the 405 team! Please join me in congratulating Sharon on her new role.
Best,
Debra deSt.Jean
Garth has nothing on our beloved master G- Gretchen Neely.
She is a rock star!
And she has decided that her professional tour will end this summer.
Please join me in congratulating Gretchen on her decision to retire, effective June 30, 2019.
In 2013,* Gretchen was hired in University Relations as a “temporary on-call” employee. Within a month, her talent, positive attitude, and propensity for teamwork were recognized and she was hired full-time. Gretchen has faithfully served Recruiting, Learning and Organizational Development (LOD), and Internal Engagement and Execution. Her extra-mile service and warm welcome have provided lasting first impressions via the onboarding program. Her generous hospitality has fed stomachs and lightened spirits at countless professional development venues and departmental gatherings. Above all, Gretchen’s genuine care for others has created incredible impact on our UR family.
Before her time at Notre Dame, Gretchen served as an Executive Assistant to the CEO of Welch Packaging in Elkhart for 12 years. Prior to Welch, Gretchen served as an Executive Assistant at Bayer Federal Credit Union and Crown International.
Gretchen looks forward to traveling and spending more time with her recently retired husband Mike, their children and grandchildren, and Gretchen’s best friends since high school! She will also be back-on-campus enjoying Football Fridays.
May we all appreciate Gretchen’s farewell tour in the months ahead!
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
LOD
*Gretchen’s decision is completely separate/independent of the current Staff Retirement Incentive Program. A thoughtful transition plan, including the posting of a role on the LOD team, will commence in the coming weeks. Questions or inquiries about this new role can be directed to Bryan Reaume or James Riley.
Dear colleagues:
I am excited to share our plan for the future of stewardship at Notre Dame! Our new team name, Stewardship & Donor Relations, signifies that in addition to stewarding gifts, we are engaging, cultivating and relating to donors as part of a larger donor relations strategy. Our new structure highlights four specific focus points for the team: Stewardship Communications (led by Julia Onghetich); Donor Recognition (led by Jessica Reasons); University Stewardship Initiatives (led by a to-be-identified colleague); and Donor Relations Strategies (led by Mary Fisher). Many of the roles and responsibilities of our teammates will evolve during this restructure, and I have attached an explanation sheet and organizational chart for reference. These changes will enhance the stewardship of University donors and will position us well for the future, which will include enhanced communications, digital recognition displays, an enhanced principal donor stewardship effort, and eventually online, interactive impact reporting.
Here is a list of the high level changes:
We will soon be posting three open positions as follows: Director for University Stewardship Initiatives, Program Director for University Stewardship Initiatives (focus on Financial Aid, the Graduate School, and Student Affairs), and the Program Director for Donor Recognition. Please let me know if you or a friend/colleague are interested in joining our team.
I am excited about creating the best-in-class Stewardship & Donor Relations team in the nation! Please let me know if you have any questions.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-pHGQ4u0QCKSm5yb2pKcmhQQll5LUpOcGJ4N0RuXzdMdHB3
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
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Hello again.
Today we welcome Karen Deak, the new AAD for Research Innovation & IDEA Center, to her first day as part of the University Relations team. Like all of our Academic Advancement Directors, Karen serves our fundraisers to help them hit their goals.
Karen is based in the Eddy Street Commons office, in what was previously the AAD Lounge. You will also see Karen around Main Building and Grace Hall as she gets to know our team in meaningful ways, and navigates her onboarding schedule. Take a meeting with Karen….you’ll learn about her unique life at home, and her strong commitment of service to the faculty and students of Notre Dame.
You can connect with Karen by email at kdeak@nd.edu, and by phone at 1-9255
Thank you,
Michael Loungo
NDAA has an open position for an Associate Director, Marketing Communications. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Bill Gangluff.
Dear colleagues,
I’m sad to share a couple of pieces of news that affect the Alumni Association Marketing Communications team. The announcements are unrelated.
Kevin Brennan will be leaving us April 16 to move to his true home, New York. His Mom, Dad, grandparents, brother, and sister all live there. Kevin and Jen began conversations in recent months about their future and the concern of having Mary and Sara so far away from extended family. Kevin’s professional opportunity materialized about 10 days ago when he found out the Director of Communications position at his high school, Regis High, was open. After a quick set of interviews, the position was offered and Kevin has accepted.
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Also last week, Kiley Loesch resigned her position as Graphic Designer effective June 14. Kiley has been pursuing a masters degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for more than a year. Finding the pressures of work and school to be too much, she’s decided to focus on her schooling. Kiley will be joining us for Leadership Conference and the board meeting next month. We greatly appreciate the advance notice that Kiley was able to provide so we can find a suitable replacement.
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Of course, this news is not easy to share. Both Kevin and Kiley will be wildly missed. They are powerful creative forces on our team and all-around wonderful colleagues. Please join me in thanking them for their commitment to moving the NDAA forward in storytelling, marketing, and design.
We will post the Associate Director of Marketing Communications position this week. We hope to post the Designer position later this month.
Best,
Bill
On Monday, March 11th, the current Malloy Room (3256) will be reconfigured as a “locker room” for the Senior Regional Directors. We will relocate the Malloy Room to room 3258, the former office immediately north of TJ Pillari’s office. Please continue to book the room using the existing Malloy Room calendar.
Recent staff changes have given us the opportunity to re-allocate the reserved parking spaces underneath the Eddy Street Offices. The new parking space line-up is listed below. In addition, please note the following:
Spot 8: Greg Dugard
Spot 9: Smart Car
Spot 10: Jim Small
Spot 11: Stu Fortener
Spot 12: Smart Car
Spot 13: Heather Christophersen or Lou Nanni when at Eddy Street
Spot 14: Smart Car
Storytelling and Engagement has an open position for a Writer. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact David Chaudoir.
Please join me in welcoming Mark Helmke as a Regional Director on the South team. Mark will be moving from Madison, WI and working with families in southeast Florida. He and his wife, Sherri, have grown especially close to the University over the past four years as Notre Dame parents. Their son, Alec, will be graduating this spring from the College of Arts and Letters. Following graduation, Alec will spend a year doing service work in Honduras prior to attending pharmacy school. In addition to Alec, they have two daughters. Emily lives in Madison, and Olivia is a freshman at Viterbo University in Lacrosse, WI.
Mark has spent the past seven years serving his alma mater, University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair, as a fundraiser during their “Centennial Campaign.” Mark was focused on cultivating gifts from families throughout the country for all university priorities such as financial aid, facilities and unrestricted.
Prior to starting his fundraising career, Mark spent thirteen years running his own company in Madison. Dunham Express Corporation provided courier services and logistics to clients in healthcare and financial services. Please welcome Mark to the team when you see him at Eddy Street and on campus. Mark begins his new role on Monday, March 11, 2019.
Storytelling and Engagement is proud to introduce our new teammate, Josie Kuhlman. Josie joins us from Jacksonville, Florida. She attended the University of Florida where she played Division I tennis, and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in public relations. While at UF, Josie received the Dean’s Cup for Scholarship–awarded to the student in the College of Journalism and Communications with the highest GPA. She was also the 2018 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year for women’s tennis.
Josie was the captain of the 2017 National Championship Florida Gators Women’s Tennis team and played professional tennis after graduation. She hails from a large Catholic family, with one sister and five brothers (one of whom is a priest). Josie is also the founder of and a content writer for Beautiful Depths Ministry, www.beautifuldepths.com, which seeks to encourage, inform, challenge, and equip young adults in the pursuit of truth and joy found in the Catholic faith.
Josie is a talented, driven, faith-filled professional whose skills will be an asset to Notre Dame. Please join me in welcoming her!
It is a pleasure to welcome Kelly Courington to the University Relations team as the Academic & Global Advancement Team Coordinator. She will begin her new role tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Kelly joins us from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, where as the Program Assistant she worked on the processes and procedures around grants and scholarships, and also contributed to the Foundation’s financial reporting and communications efforts. Prior to Kelly’s work at the Foundation, she gained first hand fundraising experience as the Annual Fund Director at Bethel College, and before that was Associate Director of Phonathon at St. Mary’s College. Kelly has her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College, and an MBA from Bethel College. Her professional development includes completion of two programs at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy.
Outside of work, Kelly sings for vespers weekly at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart as a member of the Basilica Schola, and she has volunteered at the Mishawaka Rotary Club, and as a Sacramental Prep Teacher.Kelly will be based in 405 Main Building, and you can expect to see her soon around Grace Hall and Eddy Street Commons. In the meantime she can be contacted at Kelly.T.Courington.1@nd.eduThank you,Michael Loungo
Miller (Millie) Margaret Brennan — entered the world this past Friday, March 1st at 2:06 PM.
Millie weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 20″ long.
Mother Susie, father Ryan and Millie are home and are doing well!
Congratulations!
On February 27th the University of Notre Dame Academic Council unanimously approved a new undergraduate Minor in Real Estate. The Real Estate Minor, which is a partnership between the new Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate and the Mendoza Department of Finance, will launch in fall 2019. This interdisciplinary minor is open to all university undergraduates and draws from multiple disciplines including business, architecture, engineering, and the social sciences. The program will expose students to academic and industry perspectives on a range of topics from real estate finance and capital markets to land use, development, design and construction. It will also present a wide variety of opportunities for alumni and industry engagement through three seminar-based classes being developed by Thomas Patrick Dore, Jr. (Real Estate Finance, Investment, and Law), Jason Arnold (Real Estate Development and Design) and Eugenio Acosta (Construction, Resiliency, and Risk).
The Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate will launch its website in April including the announcement of Jason Arnold joining the Institute as its inaugural Managing Director. An information page on the Minor has been created for your use and a short bio on Jason is below.
Jason Arnold joined the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate as its inaugural Managing Director. He is setting the strategic mission for the Institute and leading its development as a preeminent real estate program worldwide. Jason earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Notre Dame in 1997 and also holds a master’s degree in Real Estate Development & Finance from Georgetown University. Before returning to Notre Dame, Jason was the Director of Architecture for the U.S. Department of State, responsible for all U.S. embassy and consulate capital projects overseas. He also served 11 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy.
Taste of Technology 2019, OIT’s annual mini-conference, returns during Spring Break. Whether you are a novice or an expert tech user or somewhere in between, you’ll find topics of interest. The 30-minute sessions cover new features in apps you use every day, new apps you might want to try, and other topics like managing your digital workspace and how to stay safe online. Increase your productivity, discover new tools, and get answers to your technology questions. Have fun with technology and stay safe doing it!
Wednesday March 13, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mendoza College of Business 161 and 162
Open to faculty, staff, and students
Come for one session, a half-day or the whole event
Free to attend with no registration required
Light refreshments provided both days
It is a pleasure to welcome Karen Deak to the University Relations team as the Academic Advancement Director for Research Innovation & IDEA Center. She will begin her new role on Monday, March 18, 2019.
Karen is currently the Director of Network Engagement at IDEA Center, where she actively develops a nationwide, multi-industry network of external experts willing to help commercialize Notre Dame-generated innovations. She holds an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a PhD in genetics from the University of Chicago. Karen joined the University in 2011 in the College of Science where she created a program to teach STEM graduates the skills of a patent agent. She later served as the Commercialization Specialist in the Office of Research before moving to IDEA Center. Her husband John is an associate professor in the Department of History at Notre Dame, and since 2016 Karen and John have lived among the residents of Dunne Hall as one of only two faculty couples on campus who live in residence.
As an active marathoner, Karen’s ambitions extend beyond the professional. As a co-host for Notre Dame Alumni Association travel experiences, her interests go well beyond campus.
You can expect to see Karen soon. In the meantime you can contact her at kdeak@nd.edu to welcome her to University Relations.
Thank you,
Michael Loungo
Hello again.
Today we welcome Kate Mueller, the new Law School AAD, to her first day as part of the University Relations team. Like all of our Academic Advancement Directors, Kate serves our fundraisers to help them hit their goals.
While Kate’s office is in the Law School, you will see her regularly around Eddy Street Commons, Main Building, and Grace Hall as she gets to know our team in meaningful ways, and navigates her onboarding schedule. Take a meeting with her….you’ll learn not only about the pronunciation of her last name, but also her profound commitment to serve our team and the University in this new role.
You can connect with Kate by email at kate.mueller@nd.edu, and by phone at 1-9280.
Thank you,
Michael Loungo
I am reaching out to everyone today with notice that the recently changed parking area next to Kilwin’s, which was changed last year to 2-hour parking as opposed to no parking – will now become 45-minute parking. It is apparent that tenant employees are abusing the 2-hour system in order to utilize this parking the entire day. This parking is meant for quick grab and go and delivery; not long term parking. New signs will be installed in the coming days. Please be aware as Hamilton Towing has been instructed to keep a close eye on this area.
Other parking Notes:
1. All tenants and their employees or residents are required to park inside the parking garage. Public street parking is noticeably full from 8:30am onward. This parking is intended for patrons of Eddy Street Commons.
2. The above does not apply to those purchasing reserved parking under buildings A & C. Even a quick park in these reserved spaces can lead to towing.
3. Within the parking garage, all tenants and their employees or residents are required to park on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the parking garage.
4. Please notice, both the 2nd and 3rd floor of the parking garage contain reserved parking along the southern end for condominium owners, parking in these marked spaces will also lead to being towed.
Thank you everyone for your cooperation in these matters,
Respectfully,
~ Andy
Andy Gilmour | Operations Manager
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Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing has an open position for a Senior Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Jim Small.
It is with mixed emotions that I share news of Alyssia Coates’ new role at Brown University in Providence, RI. Alyssia will be joining Brown as the Director of Development for Academic Initiatives – Diversity and Inclusion. In this position, Alyssia will have the dual responsibility of serving as the Advancement liaison to the administrative and faculty leadership for the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity along with managing a portfolio of major gift prospects.
Alyssia has had a long career at Notre Dame, notably with the Trio Program, Pre-College Programs, and Enrollment Division. During her time in Development, Alyssia has been active with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and has taught the Moreau Course. She was a founding member of the Hybrid Gifts, and always found a way to share her many gifts with her colleagues. Alyssia has been a mentor, coach, cheerleader and friend to many on our team, and beyond.
Alyssia’s last day in the office will be March 25. Please join me in wishing Alyssia and her family all the best as they embark on this new adventure. Thank you for your service to Notre Dame, Alyssia!
Sincerely,
Anne Griffith
An Apple Airpod was found today at Mendoza after the quarterly all staff meeting. Please call 7164, the front desk at ESC.
A black Mossa lunch bag was found at the Fundraiser meeting held at Stayer.
From Andy Gilmour: Kite Operations Manager:
The shutoff valves for the water bypass are not working and the service technicians for Kite will need to interrupt service temporarily in order to replace these shutoffs. This temporary disruption will take place tomorrow morning, February 18th, between 6am-9am, with the goal to have water supply back on to the building by 8am.
We appreciate your understanding during this process. Thank you.
Regional Development has an open position for a Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Natella Micola.
Teresa Querciagrossa will be saying farewell to Notre Dame Development as she transitions to join the
team at IrishAngels Ventures in Chicago. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time working with fundraisers
in our Chicago office and will use her skills in her new role, working in operations and executive
administration. Teresa’s last day with us is February 22 nd . Please join me in thanking Teresa for her
service to Our Lady’s University and in wishing her well in her new position.
Laura Midkiff
It is a pleasure to welcome Kate Mueller to the University Relations team as the Academic Advancement Director for the Notre Dame Law School. She will begin her new role effective Friday, March 1, 2019.
Kate is currently the Managing Director of the Notre Dame Center for Social Research, where she serves faculty, students, and staff across all academic disciplines to improve the quality and efficiency of social research at the University. She holds undergraduate degrees from Notre Dame in Government and Spanish, and a J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. Since 2010, she has served as a member of the University’s Institutional Review Board and since 2014, has chaired that Board. After graduating from the Law School, Kate practiced law in the areas of commercial, employment, probate, governmental, and civil rights litigation, before returning to her alma mater in 2009 to launch the Center for Social Research.
Kate’s leadership and positive impact extend beyond her professional role. She is a board member at the Early Childhood Development Center, actively serves in ministry at St. Pius X Catholic Church, and provides pro bono legal services in our local community.
You can expect to see Kate soon, and in the meantime can contact her at kate.mueller@nd.edu to welcome her to University Relations.
NDAA has an open position for a E-mail Campaign Specialist. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Mark Welch.
Fr. Jim will be having hip replacement surgery next Tuesday, February 12th, and we would like to collect get well cards and notes of encouragement to send him from his friends in Development. As a treasured member of the Notre Dame community, Fr. Jim holds a very special place in all our hearts.
We will be collecting your cards at the Eddy Street front desk and will mail them collectively to Fr. Jim next Wednesday, February 13th to cheer him during his recovery. Cards and notes from Grace Hall staff may be given to Sara Wolfson and I will collect them on Tuesday afternoon, the 12th, to include with our mailing.
Thank you so much for your participation. Now let’s stuff that envelope with well wishes for a speedy recovery!
Carolyn Hardman
Dear Colleagues,
A year ago we set out on an ambitious path to incorporate something brand new into our workflows that would ultimately add more accountability to our goal achievement. GrowthSport has now become a normal rhythm within our work week and has helped us to achieve many goals- everything from competing in triathlons to securing $10M transformational gifts to defining our essential qualities as a leader. In fact, there have been 34,374 KPAs entered to date since this time last year, with 30,027 of those being completed. That’s an 87% completion rate! Thank you for your willingness to adopt something new and disruptive into our strategy and goal-setting mindsets.
With that, the Internal Engagement & Execution team invites you to enjoy a sweet treat tomorrow, Friday February 8, to celebrate our GrowthSportversary! University Catering will be delivering sport-themed cookies to all of our Development locations on campus after 9:30am.
Again, many thanks to all for incorporating GrowthSport into your goal achievement which helps the entire department reach its goals. Lastly, feel free to add “eat a cookie” as a KPA this week. You deserve it!
All the best,
Your Internal Engagement & Execution Team
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us for the 2019 Scott Malpass Endowment Update Teleconference on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 AM EST. This private, invite only event for Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust donors and beneficiaries will include Scott’s remarks on the Notre Dame Endowment followed by a Question & Answer session.
Please contact Laura Snell Walker for dial-in instructions.
Thank you,
Our condolences to Rudy Reyes and family on the passing of his maternal grandmother Gladys Grande (Consuelo) Arispe who passed away on January 27, 2019.
Please keep Rudy and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Gladys’s obituary can be found on-line:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/caller/obituary.aspx?n=gladys-grande-arispe-consuelo&pid=191428803
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Thank you to the following fundraisers who generously served as table facilitators at Becoming a Trusted Philanthropic Advisor (BATPA) sessions: Brian Green, Henry Scroope, Tom Molnar, Kim Biagini, George West, Eileen Murdock, Stephen Smith, Luke Conway, Lynn Hubert, Dan Santucci, Jesse Meyer
Dear Colleagues,
This week, Badin Guild members with preferred and seasonal addresses in the greater Naples, Florida area will receive an invitation through email and mail for our Love Thee Notre Dame cocktail reception on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Naples Art Association.
Hosted by Frank and Dominica Annese and the John and Nancy Dee Foundation, guests will have the opportunity to hear from special guest speaker, Chris Stevens, Associate Teaching Professor at Mendoza and formerly Vice President Corporate Relations and Customer Development at Keurig Green Mountain.
Please see this list for detail on benefactors who will be receiving this invitation.
For more information on this event, please contact Laura Snell Walker.
Due to the extreme weather conditions the Operations Office for Eddy Street Commons will be closed beginning Tuesday, January 29th 11am through Thursday, January 31st 11am. This includes the property service personal, security, porters, janitorial, & maintenance staff. We apologize for any inconvenience; safety is an upmost priority. Andy Gilmour, Operations Manager, will be available for any urgent property related concerns via mobile phone (574) 250-9315 or email AGilmour@KiteRealty.com
Dan Allen ’07, ’11 M.Div.
Spirituality Program Director
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
Annual Giving Strategic Marketing has an open position for an Assistant Director, ND Loyal. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ellen Roof.
The Chicago office phones are temporarily out of order, Teresa will notify the front desk when they are back in service.
Head’s Up: We have re-opened the Senior Director, Regional Development role – but only until 11:59 PM this evening (1/21/19)! – to accommodate those who may have experienced a technical issue when applying. Applications will not be accepted after midnight tonight, so please be sure to apply before then. If you experience any issues, please reach out to Tara Gilchrist at tgilchri@nd.edu for assistance. Thank you!
Please join me in welcoming the newest Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle Associate Director, Ashley Baranowski.
Ashley graduated from Notre Dame in 2007 as a double major in Management Consulting and Sociology. A South Bend native, Ashley has worked at ND since 2010, originally on the Gift Planning team and then in the Notre Dame Scholars’ Program. With the Scholars’ Program, she worked on the selection and programming for merit scholarship prospects and recipients. Her career started in the pharmaceutical sales industry.
In her new role, Ashley will assist in our efforts to hit our $23 million FY19 goal by working with the field on renewals and new member prospecting. She will also oversee our student engagement, impact storytelling, and our mentorship program.
Please join me in welcoming back Ashley to the Development family!
Best, Shelby
The winter months are always a tough time on the community blood bank, and we are now in need of being replenished throughout the month of January. Please join us in donating blood at Harper Cancer Research Institute on Thursday, January 24th from 11:30am-2pm. Your donation could save the lives of patients at our local hospitals!
For every successful unit of blood collected, $5 will be donated back to Harper. Click HERE to sign up!
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Following the great success of Life Beyond the ND Bubble in 2018 (we had 400 attendees), the Alumni Association will again host the life skills event for our graduating seniors Saturday, Feb. 2 to help prepare them for managing their world outside Notre Dame and all of the challenges that come with it—from retirement planning and budgeting to professional dress and home management. We are presenting the event in coordination with the Office of Student Affiars and the Senior Class Council.
We are grateful to have a group of wonderful presenters joining us:
The event is from 11 am-4 pm in the Dahnke Ballroom in the Duncan Student Center. It is free, and students can come and go throughout the day. Macy’s and Target will join us to share advice on dressing for the workplace and decorating a small space on a budget.
You can learn more at bubble.nd.edu. We will release the full schedule there early next week. If you have an interest in dropping by, please do so. We’d be excited to have you.
In addition to Target and Macy’s, there will be lots of prizing from our sponsors at VenueND, Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, and the Morris Inn. Students will have time scheduled to visit and learn from our tabling partners—the Grotto Network, IrishCompass, Liberty Mutual, Mendoza’s Master of Science in Management, Notre Dame Clubs, ND Human Resources, Senior Legacy, and VenueND.
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Mark and Brinya (Bjork) VanGuilder welcomed into the world a little baby boy in the wee hours of the morning.
Larkin William Van Guilder was born in Visp, Switzerland on 1/17/19 weighing in at 6 lbs. 9 oz. and 19 inches long.
The entire Kirt Bjork family are all over the moon happy and so grateful to God that baby and Brinya are healthy.
Happy New Year!
The Diversity Committee invites you to participate in “Soups On” on Wednesday, January 16.
A perfect time to warm up and share your favorite soup with your colleagues, all are welcome to bring in soup for everyone to try.
Locations will be at ESC Cafe and Grace Hall Conference Room 1100.
We hope to have soup available all day long and that you’ll bring your favorite to share with us!
All colleagues are welcome to join, eat, and vote on their favorite soup. Bowls and spoons will be provided.
Contact us with questions.
Marilyn and Alyssia
Please join us in the Family Room to learn more about the 2019 Harper Virtual Race, what the impact has been, and how your participation can make a huge difference! Lunch will be provided.
We hope to see many of you there! #GoIrishBeatCancer
Hello again.
Our colleague Taylor Rockafellow will soon leave Notre Dame to pursue humanitarian work in Puerto Rico, serving those communities impacted in 2017 by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. Taylor’s last day at the University is Friday, January 25, 2019.
After completing her degree in Sociology with a Minor in International Studies at Indiana University, Taylor joined the Development team in 2015 as administrative assistant for Global Advancement. Her energy, spirit, and commitment to our team grew over time, as did her scope of responsibilities and positive impact. In early 2018, Taylor was promoted to Academic and Global Advancement Team Coordinator, and became an even more integral part of our team’s work and culture.
At a recent retreat, we gave Taylor a token of our appreciation for her meaningful contributions to our team. We hope that Taylor will take this gift, and more importantly the individual anecdotes each of our team members shared with her, into this next chapter of her personal and professional life.
As we say goodbye and thank you to Taylor for her service to Notre Dame, please also remember her in your prayers of gratitude for those serving the vulnerable.
Michael Loungo
It is with mixed emotion that I share RaeLee Rea is leaving her program director role in Stewardship for an exciting position in Gift Planning. It is with mixed emotions because we have truly benefited from RaeLee’s expertise, dedication and kindness. In her almost two years on the team, she has served as the stewardship partner for Corporate Relations, Foundation Relations, the Provost Office, the Graduate School and Notre Dame Research. She has made great strides in enhancing how we track and steward donors who have generously established endowed professorships, directorships and graduate fellowships. We will remain grateful for her efforts.
Stewardship will miss RaeLee dearly and are comforted knowing she will not be far, will have an opportunity to better utilize her law degree, and will continue to steward donors in her new role. In fact, new responsibilities will include management and stewardship of Notre Dame’s Donor Advised Fund program, acting as the technical lead for Gift Planning processes and improvements, and aiding in other important Gift Planning efforts.
RaeLee will transition to Gift Planning on Thursday, January 10. Anyone interested in RaeLee’s former role should contact Katherine Lane.
Please join us in congratulating RaeLee Rea!
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane and Rich Naponelli
Team,
We are pleased to welcome Ashley Van Avermaete to the Regional Administrative Assistance team. Ashley’s first day in the office will be Monday, January 14th.
Ashley received her BLS degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a concentration in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and a minor in Psychology. She is excited to join the Development team and believes her past experiences, both work and personal, have fortified her passion to work with others that support philanthropy and service.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys exploring the outdoors, kayaking the Great Lakes, and spending time with her miniature schnauzer, Benny.
Please join us in welcoming Ashley!
Stu
Construction on the next phase of our Integrated Work Environment space will begin Monday, January 14th. We apologize for any inconvenience caused while the work takes place, but the majority of work will be completed within a week. Attached are the next phase floor plan and renderings shared in November.
Once completed, the following Regional Directors will be sharing this space: M. Abernathy, K. Deeth, S. Forry, M. Futa, G. Heeter, L. Hubert, J. Jessup, S. Jessup, B. Kempf, R. Koval, T. Molnar, J. Meyer, D. Paulsen, T. Reilly, D. Santucci, J. Scarlett, M. Schultz, S. Sollman, A. Wall. Huge thanks to each of them for taking the lead in working in our new environment. While we certainly invite you to explore the new spaces, we ask you be mindful that these spaces are primarily for the use of these colleagues until additional shared space comes on line. All team members can continue to use the pilot shared space that we brought online in the summer between the Sorin and Family Rooms.
In addition, seven of our administrative assistants are relocating to other desks on the floor: M. Bassett, D. Chamberlin, S. Ford, M. Gendel, K Montague, P. Mullin, K. Schoenfeld. Huge thanks to them for being so flexible as we continue to work through this re-imaging of our work environment.
Thank you in advance for your patience and consideration over the coming weeks as we pack, reconfigure, rebuild, and move into this fantastic new space. Please contact Marty Harshman or Brad Goff with questions.
Thanks,
Marty
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Renee Romanelli is joining the East Region as a Regional Director serving the New York market. Renee will be based in our New York office.
Renee received her BA from Notre Dame in 2001, majoring in American Studies with concentrations in Government and English. Upon graduation, she entered the Sales, Trading and Research analyst program at Lehman Brothers and began what would become a successful 10-year career on Wall Street. She has extensive sales and relationship building/management experience having spent the majority of that time as a fixed income institutional salesperson on the US credit desk. In 2011, Renee made the decision to leave Wall Street to be home full-time with her first child, then nearly a year old. She always knew that she would return to work when the timing and opportunity were right and is very excited to do so for her alma mater.
Renee and her husband Michael, also a Notre Dame 2001 graduate, have two children: a son, Andrew (8), and a daughter, Hadley (6). They live in Rye, NY, a suburb of New York City. In her spare time, Renee enjoy spending time with her family, playing tennis, skiing and volunteering in the community.
Renee will begin her new role on Monday, January 14. Please join me in welcoming Renee home to Notre Dame!
My very best,
Anne Griffith
Dallas Museum of Art Event Invite List and Update
December 28, 2018
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Dallas Museum of Art
On Friday, December 28, guests (as noted below) are invited to attend an exclusive evening at the Dallas Museum of Art. This marquee event will include a strolling dinner with Notre Dame friends and leadership. The event will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., and will include a special performance by Chloe Agnew. The Executive Officers and Notre Dame Leadership will attend the event.
Friday, Dec. 20th.
The following groups have received invitations for the event:
For the complete list of guests who have received invitations to date, please reference the document located HERE. The list of guests who are confirmed have been entered into Beat. The deadline to R.S.V.P. for the event is Friday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Important Event Information:
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mary Andersen at 574.631.7971.
Please be sure to check your mailbox before leaving for Christmas break and forward all gifts to Donor Services for processing. You never know when a PC membership check or pledge payment may be included in a Christmas card!
If your co-worker has already left for vacation, please take a moment to check their box as well.
Thanks!
Please enjoy lunch from Panera Bread on Wednesday (Grace Hall) and Thursday (ESC) and know of our gratitude for your continued focus during this very busy time.
Wedesday, December 19 at Noon: Grace Hall 11th Floor Conference Room
Thursday, December 20 at Noon: Eddy Street Commons Family Room
Lunch will include soups, sandwiches, salads, chips, and cookies.
Dear Team,
I am very pleased to announce that Tracy Rendall will be joining the University Relations team in the role of Senior Office Coordinator, 405 Main.
Tracy comes to us from the Keough School Dean’s Office where she was the Office Coordinator. She served as the first point of contact for visitors and guests and coordinated a wide range of operational support services for the Keough School. Prior to joining the Keough School, Tracy served as the Events Administrative Assistant for the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, and before coming to Notre Dame, Tracy served as a communications and outreach intern and customer service representative for the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development.
Tracy holds a B.A. in Anthropology with a certificate in Political and Civic Engagement and a minor in International Studies from Indiana University Bloomington, where she was a McNair Scholar.
Thanks for joining me in welcoming Tracy to the team. Tracy’s first day will be Friday, December 21.
Debra
Team,
We are sad to announce that Paul Miller has resigned his position within the Business Intelligence Team, and will be returning to Better World Books as Vice President of Business Analytics. While he has only been with us a short time, he will be missed as he has had a great impact and has built excellent partnerships while working closely with many of you. Paul’s last day will be Friday, December 14.
We look forward to our time together at the annual UR Christmas Mass and Luncheon this Friday. Mass will be held at 11:00 am at Alumni Hall, followed by a luncheon at Noon in the Dahnke Ballroom (Duncan Student Center). Please join us in the spirit of giving and bring an unwrapped toy to the party to benefit children at the YWCA. Also, it’s not too late to sign up your group for karaoke.
Eck Center (24 Person Shuttle)
A shuttle will depart at 10:30am for Alumni HallA shuttle will depart at 10:45am for Alumni HallA shuttle will depart at 11:45am for Duncan Student Center (if you are not attending mass)Eddy Street Commons (56 Person Shuttle)The shuttle will pick up at the crosswalk by parking garageA shuttle will depart at 10:30am for Alumni HallA shuttle will depart at 10:45am for Alumni HallA shuttle will depart at 11:45am for Duncan Student Center (if you are not attending mass)
Grace Hall (56 Person Shuttle)
Please see image below for specific pick up location
A shuttle will depart at 10:30am for Alumni Hall
A shuttle will depart at 10:45am for Alumni Hall
A shuttle will depart at 11:45am for Duncan Student Center (if you are not attending mass)
From Mass to the Duncan Student Center
Three shuttles will be at the Morris Inn circle near Alumni Hall to transport people to the Duncan Student Center at 11:55am
From the Duncan Student Center back to your office
Three shuttles will be at the Duncan Student Center at 2:00pm after the completion of the luncheon. One will depart for the Eck Center, one will depart for Grace Hall, and one will depart for Eddy Street Commons. Each shuttle will return to the Duncan Student Center for a second round of drop-offs to the Eck Center, Grace Hall, and Eddy Street Commons at 2:15pm.Grace Hall pick up location
We are pleased to announce that Development has once again partnered with the Center for the Homeless to collect cold weather items for those in need in our community. The Center is in urgent need of new or gently used coats, as well as hats, gloves, scarves, socks, boots, and hand/foot warmers. There will be collection bins located in the Eddy Street cafe and on the 10th and 11th floors of Grace Hall near the elevators. The collection bins will be available through Thursday, December 20. Please reach out to Grace Prosniewski with questions.
Please join me in welcoming Matt Abernathy as the newest Regional Director in the Midwest Region.
Matt joins us from ITsavvy, a Chicago-based IT consulting firm where he worked as a Solutions Consultant and Project Manager. Previously, Matt worked as a fundraiser at his alma mater, St. Francis High School in Wheaton, Illinois. During his tenure at there, he also served as the Director of International Student Programs, taught select classes, and coached football and track & field. (I guess you could say St Francis got their money’s worth!) Prior to St. Francis, he was a Territory Sales Representative for Red Bull.
Matt is a proud graduate of St. John’s University (MN) and recently completed his Notre Dame Executive MBA (2017).
Tim Willis
Please join me in welcoming Rich Allocco to the West Region team. Rich will be located in the Bay Area and will be starting with us on Monday December, 17th.
Bill Ribera
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I share with you the announcement of Maria Dahn as Director of Foundation Relations effective December 10. Maria transitions to FR from Notre Dame Research where she led large, multi-investigator sponsored research proposals in her role as Pre-Award Program Manager. We look forward to Maria bringing her strong relationships with faculty and expertise in project management to FR as she works on large, interdisciplinary foundation proposals and additionally serves the IDEA center, the Center for Civic Innovation, and Eck Institute for Global Health, among other areas.
Congratulations, Maria, and welcome to FR!
Sincerely,
Michelle
T.J. Pillari and his wife Quinn were thrilled to welcome their fourth child, Gemma Catherine, to the world on Sunday, December 2. Gemma is a peanut, weighing in at 6 lbs 4 ounces, but has shown a robust appetite (especially in the early AM hours). She and Quinn are doing great and the whole family is marveling at this incredible gift of new life!
Congratulations to Maggie and Brad Gendel on the birth of their son Cullen Joseph Gendel. He was welcomed into the world on Wednesday, December 4th weighing in at a whopping 8lbs 14oz and 20.5 inches. Mom and baby are doing well and so is dad. Their first, Maggie and Brad are ecstatic! We share in their joy.
Colleagues,
Please enjoy a treat from the American Espresso Coffee Cart and know of our gratitude for your continued efforts during this busy season. American Espresso will be on site from 9:00am – 11:00am this Thursday at ESC (lobby) and Friday at Grace Hall (11th floor).
Our condolences to Jason Scarlett and family on the passing of his father-in-law Thomas Pilot, Jr. who passed away on December 2, with his family at his side. Mr. Pilot was a Double Domer of the University of Notre Dame and from 1976-1981 served Our Lady’s university as a fundraiser in the Development Office.
Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 pm with a rosary at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, December 5, at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 pm on Thursday, December 6, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery at a later time.
Please keep the Pilot-Scarlett families in your thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Pilot’s obituary can be found on-line:
https://www.kaniewski.com/notices/ThomasR-PilotJr
Colleagues, I am pleased to share that Lindahl Chase, Associate Director of the Sorin Society, will now also be leading the Donor Experience Team within Annual Giving. As you know, this team, comprised of Kristin Trosper, Shannon Longo, and Darlean Vance, are the front line interface for giving society members when it comes to acknowledgements, events, and day-to-day customer service requests. They are invaluable to the work we all do in raising increased unrestricted and giving society revenue for the University, and the service they provide to our members is a key value-add for our member experience. Through Jonathan Retartha’s previous leadership, this team has advanced their processes and outcomes greatly, and I know that, under Lindahl’s leadership, they will continue to make significant strides.
Dear UR colleagues,
As you may remember from last year, the Alumni Association took our ND family on a prayerful Advent journey through 23 of our beautiful and beloved Notre Dame chapels. The campaign resulted in 173,000 video views over the course of the season. This Advent, we continue through a new collection of chapels, including the oldest and the newest chapels on campus.
We will again share a short video from a different campus chapel each day introduced by a student or another member of the Notre Dame community. During each chapel visit, we will offer a passage from that day’s Gospel or Scripture reading at Mass, to center individual thoughts and to guide reflections. Then we will leave the viewer with a few quiet moments for meditation or prayer in each space.
There are several ways for you and our alumni and friends to receive the daily reflection:
Get a daily reminder by texting Advent to 51555
Subscribe to FaithND’s Daily Gospel Reflection email
Visit the website chapelsof.nd.edu, which will be updated daily
How can you help?
Personally re-share our Chapels of Notre Dame social media messages over the next few weeks so we can reach as many members of the ND family as possible…. and beyond!
Thank you, and have a blessed Advent season.
Dolly Duffy
Executive DirectorNotre Dame Alumni Association
Team,
Please join me in thanking Nick Shelton for his contribution to the Notre Dame family as an Associate Director for the Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle. Today, November 30, will be Nick’s last day on the Development team, as he will be pursuing new opportunities.
Best, Shelby
We are pleased to post for applications the following openings on our Academic Advancement Team.
As the primary engine for proposal development in the academy, the individuals we hire for these roles will be expected to:
Financial Aid & Student Life – see posting here.
As a NEW ADDITION to the Academic Advancement Team, this individual will drive philanthropy to advance the academy’s ambitions in the areas of Financial Aid & Student Life by focusing time on fundraising for:
Research Innovation & IDEA Center – see posting here.
As a REIMAGINED AND RESTRUCTURED role on the Academic Advancement Team, this individual will drive philanthropy to advance the academy’s ambitions in the areas of Research Innovation and IDEA Center by focusing time on fundraising for:
College of Engineering – see posting here.
As a LONGSTANDING CORE ROLE on the Academic Advancement Team, this individual will drive philanthropy to advance the academy’s ambitions in the College of Engineering.
Thank you for your consideration,
Michael Loungo
Team,We are excited to share an update on our upcoming integrated work environment plans. The next phase will be a remodel of a portion of our Regional Development area, creating a shared work environment for certain fundraisers. A huge thank you to all fundraisers who have agreed to use this as their home-base: Kevin Deeth, Shannon Forry, Mark Futa, Giovana Heeter, Lynn Hubert, Janet Jessup, Bill Kempf, Riley Koval, Ron Linczer, Tom Molnar, Jesse Meyer, Darrell Paulsen, Tara Reilly, Dan Santucci, Steve Sollmann, Aaron Wall.We anticipate the work being done in mid January once the products arrive, and should only take a week to complete. Stay tuned for additional details on how we will adjust while the work takes place.Attached are two files. One is an ESC floorplan with the location of this new space highlighted in yellow. It is essentially located from the current offices of Deeth, Heeter, Reynolds, and Meyer toward the west windows. The second attachment includes renderings of the products and layout for this phase.The plan moving forward from the work in January is to complete additional phases throughout the west side of the ESC office. We will continue to “do, learn, do.” Please reach out to a member of the Integrated Work Environment Committee with any questions.IWEC Committee:
Brad Goff, Co-ChairMarty Harshman, Co-ChairLynn HubertScott JessupConor MontijoEileen MurdockTJ PillariDan SantucciAmy SchellAaron WallNathan UtzLin Wang
Please congratulate Theresa Fry on her new role as Marketing Communications Assistant at the Notre Dame Law School, effective Monday, December 3, 2018. Theresa joins the Law School from her current position as Law School Advancement Coordinator. As part of the Law School’s Marketing Communications Department, she will contribute to a team that produces the publications and marketing materials, manages planning and marketing for events, and maintains the website and social media, of the Law School.
Theresa joined Development as the academic advancement coordinator in November 2016, where she facilitated development efforts for the Notre Dame Law School alumni, supported the Law School’s Academic Advancement Director, and worked on the execution of a wide range of Law School events.
Theresa graduated from Indiana University, and is currently a member of IU’s Bicentennial Advisory Committee. She brought to Notre Dame experience as business manager for Augusta RV in Elkhart, as well as her time in our university community as Women’s Golf Coach at St. Mary’s College. From 2010 to 2015, Theresa served as the assistant race director for Sunburst Races, South Bend’s largest community event, and she continues to serve on the steering committee for the race.
This new role will bring Theresa closer to the Notre Dame Law School, and we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate in the future with her and her team, for the benefit of the Law School and Notre Dame.
Please congratulate Theresa on this next step in her career, and look for her on the quad as she continues as a member of our community.
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Dear Colleagues,
This week, Badin Guild members with preferred and seasonal addresses in the greater Naples, Florida area will receive a Save the Date communication through email and mail for our Love Thee Notre Dame reception prior to the Naples performance of Sorin: A Notre Dame Story on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Invitations with further details on this event will be sent in late January.
Please see this list for detail on benefactors who will be receiving this communication.
For more information on this event, please contact Laura Snell Walker.
Mike is a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in Film, Television, and Theatre as well as a two-time Monogram winner as a student manager where he rose to the rank of Head Football Student Manager. Growing up, Mike moved around quite a bit with stops in Elgin, IL, Jacksonville, FL, Richmond, VA, Frederick, MD, Grand Rapids, MI, and Pittsburgh, PA. Mike married his high school sweetheart, Gillian, who is also a 2004 graduate of Saint Mary’s College. They have three children, Keira, 12, Brian, 10, and Kinley, 3.
Mike has spent that past 14+ years working at his high school alma mater, Saint John’s Catholic Prep, in Buckeystown, MD. After teaching for a year and a half, he accepted a position in the school’s Advancement Office and has spent the past 13 years working with the development and admissions teams where he most recently served as the Executive Director of Advancement.
In his free time, Mike enjoys working out and watching a variety of sports. He is very excited about the opportunity to bring his family home to Notre Dame.
TRUST UNITY GRIT FUN ACCEPT FEEDBACK AS A GIFT TRANSPARENCY DRIVING CHANGE
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Please welcome Rubén Medina to his new role as a fundraiser on the South team. Rubén joins the South Region team from his current position on our Global Advancement team. As part of the South Region team, Rubén will serve as a front line fundraiser supporting the University’s development efforts in Latin America.
Rubén brings to this new role significant experience at the University, including work in Undergraduate Admissions and Notre Dame International. During his time on the Global Advancement team, Rubén helped define and develop a geographic focus to the University’s fundraising efforts in Latin America; built and refined a portfolio of prospects; and through diligence and collaboration with his generous colleagues in Regional Development, made significant progress in his fundraising skills and acumen. This role represents a natural next step in Rubén’s career in Development and continues our efforts to mainstream fundraising outside of the United States by aligning as appropriate, with our domestic fundraising structures and practices.
Rubén graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with a second major in Japanese, and is currently completing his Master of Science in Finance at Mendoza.
Please congratulate Rubén, and join us in thanking him for his collaborative spirit.
In gratitude,
Marty Harshman
Michael Loungo
Colleagues:
We continue to be thankful for the Notre Dame students serving as interns this academic year:
Starting lower left: McKenna Cassidy (Storytelling), Jade Martinez (AGSM), James Riley (Rudy drummer), Colleen Cross (Foundation Relations), Tony Castrodale (Corporate Relations) Starting lower right: Katie Smith (LOD), Eric Kim (Special Events), Bryan Reaume (Forever Intern), Caitlyn Clinton (Athletics Advancement), Laura Qi (Organizational Effectiveness). Not Pictured: Nic Mannion (ND Listens)
Tis the season to recruit summer interns! Know any diverse, capable, and accountable students who would be great candidates? Send them this link.
As you are aware, we are having issues with our coffee makers and water coolers in the Eddy Street Office. These problems stem from both our heavy use of the equipment and a building wide issue with the water pressure. The maintenance staff at Kite is aware of the problem and they are looking into solutions to the low water pressure issue. Please be patient with the coffee makers and water coolers until a solution is found. Thank you!
University Relations has an open position for a Senior Office Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Debra deSt.Jean.
Thank you!
Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht
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Casual Conversations with Micki that was scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 8:45-9:30 has been cancelled. Due to a google glitch the meeting cannot be removed from your calendar.
The next Casual Conversation is scheduled for Tues. December 11, at 8:45 in Cafe Di Grasta at Grace Hall.
Dear Colleagues,
As part of our Charitable Giving and the New Tax Law campaign, the Office of Gift Planning is hosting a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, November 13 at 3:00 P.M. EST. Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Senior Tax Manager at Porte Brown Accountants & Advisors will be our special guest presenter. An email promoting this event was sent on Sunday, November 4 to ~46,000 benefactors to the University. Registration is not required however entities will need to submit their name and email to access the webinar here on November 13.
For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Snell Walker.
Colleagues,
I’m pleased to announce that Laura Midkiff has been named Clubs Program Director for the Notre Dame Alumni Association. In her new role, Laura will be responsible for leading the Clubs Team in support of the legendary Notre Dame Clubs Network featuring over 220 clubs around the country. Laura joins the NDAA team after four years of serving our alumni and friends as a member of the Regional Development team. For the past three years, Laura served as the Manager for Regional Development Administration, responsible for hiring, training, and on-boarding administrative assistants for Development’s primary fund raising teams. Laura brings a strong history of building a positive culture, excellent customer service, innovation, and a deep love for Our Lady’s University.
Laura and her husband Dale have three children (Megan – 28, Brian – 25, and Martha – 23).
We are excited to have Laura join the NDAA on Nov. 26th!
Our condolences and prayers to Katherine Lane and family.
I am sad to share that her Mother-in-Law passed away on November 1st after a brief illness.
Please join me in extending condolences to Carolyn Hardman and her family on the passing of her mother, Priscilla R. Haynes. Priscilla passed away on Saturday, November 3.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, November 6 and 9-11 am Wednesday, November 7 at Miller Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7, also at the funeral home.
Please keep Carolyn, Lyle, David and Daniel in your prayers during this difficult time.
Dear colleagues:It brings me great joy to report that Jessica and Stuart Reasons have welcomed baby boy Sloan into the world on November 1. Mommy and baby are doing well, and are looking forward to going home to big sister Sutton in a few days. Well wishes can be sent to 405 Peashway Street, South Bend, IN 46617. Jessica will return to work in late January. Please contact me with any questions in her absence.Fondly,Katherine
Dear Colleagues,
We are sad to share that Donna Adam’s mother, Donna Hermann, passed away on October 26 at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Her obituary can be found here: https://brownfuneralhomeniles.com/tribute/details/2298/Donna-Herrmann/obituary.html#tribute-start
Donna was passionate about the University of Notre Dame, and had a special place in her heart for those in military services. The family has asked that donations in her memory be given to the University of Notre Dame by directing your gift to the Veterans Fund in memory of Donna Herrmann.
A memorial service will be held on November 17, 2018 at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 219 South State Street, Niles, MI 49120 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Following the service a visitation will be held at Buchanan American Legion, 403 East Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107.
Please remember to keep Donna and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
In Notre Dame,
Carleen Quinlan
Dear Development Colleagues:
The Diversity Committee invites you to another Cultural Tasting Extravaganza on Friday November 2. This is an opportunity for us to share and enjoy each other’s cultural and family traditional cuisine.
All colleagues, including those whose office is at different locations, are invited to prepare your favorite dish and drop it in the ESC Cafe or Grace Hall.
The hope is to have food available all day long!
All colleagues, including those who do not bring food, are invited to stop by and taste!
Contact us with questions.
Alyssia Coates & Marilyn Bassett
“This Friday, 11/2 at 10:00am, we will have a training session on the new A/V equipment in the Family Room. If you would like to learn how to use the new equipment, please plan on attending this session.”
Gift Planning has an open position for an Associate Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Rich Naponelli.
To All,
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the Halloween Party last Thursday! The decorating creativity was absolutely amazing, and the kids, as well as the adults, had a wonderful time! We are extremely grateful for the entire Development team’s contribution to this event.
Because of the outstanding effort by all teams, we decided to present a number of additional awards this year:
Rodeo Room – Best Looking Cowgirls
Movie Theatre – Best Use of Private Office Space
Safari – Best Immersive Experience
Toy Story – Team Spirit Award
Special thanks to Madame Ernestine and her assistant in training Lori Tinkey who predicted good fortunes to our visitors and to all the staff who dressed in costume to run games or hand out candy to our little trick or treaters!
Now what you all have been waiting for — the winner of this year’s decorating contest!
The winners this year are: The Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing Team with their rendition of SUPERHEROES!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Photos from the event can be found at here. Again, thank you for an absolutely amazing Halloween Party for the kids and start thinking of your theme for next year!
Pam, Anita, Brigette
New technology, including new acoustic ceiling tiles for improved sound quality, will be installed in the Family Room starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 23rd. The room will not be available for use from the 23rd trough Friday, October 26th.
After the installation of the new equipment in the Family Room, we will have new equipment installed in the Sorin room the following week, Tuesday, October 30th through Friday, November 2nd.
We look forward to the new and improved audio visual experience in two of our most popular conference rooms.
Thank you for your understanding during the install process.
From the Kite Realty Management Team:
Eddy Street will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 23rd, to prepare for the Eddy Street Commons Trick-or-Treat event. Please do NOT park on Eddy Street as vehicles will be towed. The garage can still be accessed from the Napoleon and Burns Street entrances.
The Event will run between 5:30pm-8:30pm. Eddy Street will be reopened after event. Please come join us with friends and family. The poster regarding the event is attached.
Thank you
Dear Colleagues,
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, the Office of Gift Planning will host a Love Thee Notre Dame Tailgate for Badin Guild members at the Northwestern game. The event will be at the Evanston Art Center and event time will be announced when kickoff time is announced.
We have arranged with the venue an opportunity to offer a limited quantity of parking spaces for $100 per vehicle. These are limited to one parking space per entity. Spaces are still available on a first-come, first-served basis even if not attending our event by calling Donor Experience at 574-631-5198. These spaces will not be available for sale on game day.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
Please note that this event is at capacity and registration is closed. For more information, please contact Laura Snell.
Today is a great plus-one news day! I am very excited to share the news that we welcome Tara Gilchrist, Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant, to our University Relations team. Tara will be joining us on Monday, October 29!
Tara has spent the last two years as a recruiter for Press Ganey here in South Bend, and prior to that, worked for Better World Books for nine years. Tara brings innovation, curiosity, and a real passion for the mission of an organization to her work in talent acquisition. I am confident she will help us continue the important work of attracting talented, accountable, and diverse individuals to join us here in University Relations.
Tara will be located in the Development office space on the 11th floor of Grace Hall. We will make sure you all get a chance to meet Tara within her first few weeks of on-boarding. I appreciate you joining me as we introduce Tara to our warm, inviting, and caring culture here in University Relations!
Development Colleagues:
The Diversity Committee invites you to another Cultural Tasting Extravaganza on Friday November 2. This is an opportunity for us to share and enjoy each other’s cultural and family traditional cuisine.
All colleagues, including those whose office is at different locations, are invited to prepare your favorite dish and drop it in the ESC Cafe. The hope is to have food available all day long!
All colleagues, including those who do not bring food, are invited to stop by and taste!
Contact us with questions.
Alyssia Coates & Marilyn Bassett
The October matching gift email was sent on Tuesday, October 16 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies and have made a gift since August 13, 2018. Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $24,000) but are eligible to match their gift. You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss details and answer questions related to the matching gift process. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please reach out to Laura Snell.
I am pleased to announce the latest addition to Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing. Today, Devon Aragona join us as the Digital Marketing Specialist on the Operations and Technology team.
Devon is a graduate of the University of Findlay with a BA in Journalism and a minor in Western Equestrian Studies. In previous professional roles, Devon specialized in content creation, digital and social strategy, and has served as an Internal Sales Representative, a Social Media Manager, and a Marketing Coordinator.
In her free time, Devon enjoys horseback riding, running, photography, traveling, and boxing.
We’re excited to work with her as she shares her diverse skillset with the University. Please join me in welcoming Devon to the Notre Dame Family!
Brandon Tabor
Annual Giving has an open position for an Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Brian Diss.
Thank you!
Natella
Friends and Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that Gavin McGuire has accepted the position of Advisor to the Vice President for University Relations, effective Monday, October 15. Gavin and Josh Flynt will overlap for one week, and Josh will report to his new position in the Alumni Association, Engagement Marketing Program Director, on Monday, October 22. I want to take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt thanks to Josh for his outstanding assistance over the past three-plus years.
As many of you know, Gavin has been a terrific asset to our team and to Notre Dame since 2013. He currently serves in the role of Program Director for Innovation and Strategies, managing a variety of initiatives to advance and strengthen our fundraising efforts, as well as our culture and workplace experience. In this position, Gavin has advanced our engagement of female leaders in the Notre Dame family through Hesburgh Women of Impact, and serves as the liaison to the IDEA Center. Prior to his current position, Gavin played an exceptional role in helping to plan and execute the Notre Dame Trail. He also previously served as a Development Associate, working closely with Micki Kidder.
Reporting to me, Gavin will be responsible for providing support to internal and external stakeholders, assisting in daily communications, coordinating high-touch and timely constituency service for key alumni, parents and friends, and managing other special projects. I am looking forward to welcoming him to our team in 405 Main.
Please note that Micki will soon provide communications around the transition of Gavin’s current responsibilities.
Please join me in congratulating Gavin!
Best, Lou
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Dear Staff,
I am pleased to announce the addition of our new Programs Team Administrative Assistant, Heather McClain. She will be supporting our Groups as well as the broader Programs Team for special projects.
Heather is a 2011 graduate of Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising. She has worked with ABC 57 News for the past six and a half years as their Marketing and Promotions Coordinator. Heather lives in Mishawaka and has three Yorkies, a cat and a five-year-old son, Paxton.
Please join me in extending a warm Alumni Association welcome to our newest team member, Heather McClain.
Best,
Angeline
Colleagues,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Ian Secviar has accepted the position of Associate Director, Annual Giving at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and will be leaving Notre Dame. For the past two years, Ian has been a valuable member of the Annual Giving team, overseeing our efforts in annual giving for both the Law School and Graduate Business programs. Ian’s last day will be Friday, October 19.
We plan to post Ian’s position shortly. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns on any law or graduate business annual giving related members.
Please join me in congratulating Ian and thanking him for his service at Our Lady’s University.
Brian
For event questions, please contact the Stewardship & Special Events lead, Sean Boudreau (1-8808). For registration questions, please contact me at slongo1@nd.edu or 1-6714
Events Coordinator, OnwardND Donor Experience Team
Dr. Leroy E. Hood: “How Scientific Wellness will Transform Individual Health and National Healthcare”
September 28, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Lecture: 3:00pm – 4:15 p.m. (Hesburgh Library, Carey Auditorium)
Reception: 4:15pm – 5:00 p.m. (Hesburgh Library, Scholars Reading Room)
The Irish Rock band Scythian will start at 4:00 pm, with the Pep Rally beginning at 6:00 pm. There will also be face painters and a balloon artist.
Special guests include members of the 1973 National Championship Team, plus the ND Pom Squad, Cheerleaders, Band, Football Team, and more!
Please note: Eddy Street will be closed all day Friday for set up. The parking garage can still be accessed from the Burns or Napoleon entrances.
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Hello again.
Our colleague Eugenio (Geno) Acosta has accepted a position as the Program Director of the Institute for Real Estate, here at Notre Dame. He will transition into his new role in October 2018.
Following a career in civil engineering, Geno returned to his alma mater in 2013 as International Alumni Association Program Director in the Notre Dame Alumni Association. In 2016, he joined Development as the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Engineering. During his time as AAD, Geno worked effectively with the dean and faculty to increase connectivity between the College, fundraisers, University donors, and his peer group. His experience as a professional engineer has proven valuable in supporting the College’s ambition to create a professional master’s degree program, and in promoting growth in experiential learning initiatives. Geno’s close work with the department chairs in the College has advanced a range of significant proposals, and important gifts Geno has worked on will favorably impact the College of Engineering’s ability to retain world class faculty, and provide an unmatched education experience for our students. As the University searches for the next dean of the College of Engineering, we have Geno to thank for providing critical continuity to our internal and external constituents.
So we say goodbye to Geno as part of our team, and hello to a colleague who will remain close to the academy and actively involved in an ambitious new initiative that reaches across disciplinary lines.
Thanks for your attention,
Michael Loungo
Beginning on Monday, October 1, please send all donor signed gift agreements and transmittals directly to Sara Munoz in Donor Services (1000 Grace Hall). She will complete the routing of agreements for signature and forward them to the proper staff for booking.
Carolyn Hardman will continue to support the gift agreement process as needed while also turning her attention to additional significant projects.
Thank you for your continued partnership with the gift agreement process.
Katherine Cinninger
Yes, it’s that time again! The Development Halloween Party at ESC is set for Thursday, October 18th from 3:30 – 5:30pm.
This event has been extremely successful and loved by the kids for the past few years!
A calendar invite will be sent tomorrow.
Any questions, please contact Pam Mullin, Anita Sareen or Brigette Kinney
I am pleased to announce the latest addition to the Midwest Region fundraising ranks. Today, Sherita Jackson joins us as a Regional Director after a distinguished sales career in the digital and print media space.
Sherita will be based in our Eddy Street Commons office and looks forward to meeting everyone in the upcoming weeks.
Sherita is a proud graduate of Howard University with a B.A. in Communications.
Please join me in welcoming Sherita to the Notre Dame family.
Tim Willis
Dear Colleagues,
Next Saturday, September 29, 2018, the Office of Gift Planning will host our Love Thee Notre Dame Lunch for Badin Guild members. The event will be from Noon-2 pm at the McKenna Hall Center Dining Area (lower level).
Special guest Brian Blagg Ph.D., Director of Warren Family Research Center for Drug Discovery and Development, Charles Huisking Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will share with us the work that Notre Dame is advancing in the area of novel therapeutics for treatment of cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease and glaucoma at 1p.m.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
Please note that this event is at capacity. For more information, please contact Laura Snell
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I’m pleased to announce the promotion of Patty Kokesh to the role of Senior Associate Director, Strategic Analytics.
Over the past 15 months, Patty has been a valuable partner to the AGSM team and provided strategic insight and guidance for engaging our alumni, parents, and friends. In her new role, Patty will be responsible for broadening the impact of her work to support fundraising efforts across the giving spectrum. This will include reporting on leadership giving, contributing to our team’s data visualization strategy, and collaborating on data-driven decision making throughout the organization.
Additionally, the recently posted position for an analyst on our Strategic Analytics team will be reporting to Patty. If you know anyone that may be interested in joining our team, we would certainly appreciate your referrals.
Please join me in congratulating Patty!
Mark Dumich
I am pleased to announce Bill Ribera as the new Senior Director of the West Region. Bill joined University Relations as a Director of Regional Development in February and has been serving benefactors in Northern California since that time. Before joining the Development team, Bill had a successful 33 year career in High Tech sales in Silicon Valley. The last 20 of those years were spent in sales leadership positions, including VP of Sales roles at Veritas, Commvault, Panasas and Talena. His diverse skill set and experience includes leading a team of 250 people in the Western Region at Veritas, building out a worldwide sales and engineering organization at Panasas, and developing a sales and marketing strategy for a zero dollar start up, Talena, bringing in their first 25 customers and $3 million in revenue.
Bill is a 1982 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in Government, and a two time Monogram winner on the Track and Field team. A native Californian, Bill and his wife, have transitioned to South Bend and look forward to their first official Michiana winter. Bill and Sherri are officially ’empty nesters’ after raising four children; Jaimie, a teacher and coach in Utah, Danielle, a 2011 grad of ND and currently an attorney in the Bay Area, Nick, a junior Computer Science major at ND, and Grace, a freshman at Purdue. Bill now spends his spare time hiking, running (more like a fast walk) and enjoying food and wine with Sherri.
Please join me in congratulating Bill in his new role
Stu Fortener
NDAA has an open position for a Clubs Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Mike Sullivan.
Thank you!
Prospect Management has an open position for a Strategic Analytics, Analyst role. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Mark Dumich.
Dear Colleagues,
Sadly we share the news of the passing of Bob Hennion, Carol Hennion’s husband of 57 years. Carol, as many of you will recall, was the Director of Donor Services and had been with the University for 34 years when she retired in 2012. Bob had requested that there be no service of any kind, but a gathering and mass on Carol’s behalf is being planned for next Tuesday afternoon, September 18, at 2:00 in the chapel at Flaherty Hall. We encourage all who remember Carol to join us to show your love and support for Carol during these difficult days. We will have a basket available should you wish to bring a sympathy card for her. Also, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Pl., Mishawaka, IN 46545 or the Joseph R. Hennion Memorial Fund, c/o St. Joseph’s High School, 453 Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, IN 46617.
Jamie Barry
Development Staff:
On Monday, September 17th, beginning at 9:00am, the OIT’s Information Security team will scan University owned computers in Development for highly sensitive information, such as SSNs, credit card numbers, and bank account numbers, using software called Spirion (formerly Identity Finder). This is being done to reduce/eliminate the electronic storage of highly sensitive information on University owned computers.
An email will be sent Monday morning with instructions on what you can expect during the scan, and what steps will need to be taken after the scan. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Development Help Desk.
Thank you,
Development Help Desk
I’m pleased to announce a new structure and opportunity within the Programs Team. First of all, Angeline Johnson Daley will assume a new role as Affinity Programs Director. Angeline will be responsible for overseeing the network of our alumni groups, classes, and international alumni relations. Additionally, Angeline will also supervise the soon to be hired Programs Team and Groups Administrative Assistant (Danny’s role). In the five years since Angeline started as Clubs Program Director for the NDAA, she has strategically transformed key programs such as the Alumni Association Leadership Conference, Annual Reports, Regional Meetings, and the monthly Clubs Newsletter. I am excited to bring Angeline’s strategic thinking and passion for volunteer engagement to our affinity group programming.
As a result of Angeline’s transition to the affinity groups, we will be posting an opening for a new Clubs Program Director to replace Angeline. Responsible for the day to day operations of our domestic clubs network, this position will supervise the Clubs Program Manager and Clubs Program Coordinator. We expect to have this position posted next week.
The Affinity Programs Director and the Clubs Program Director will report directly to me.
If you have any questions about these changes, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dolly or me.
Thanks for your continued dedication to Notre Dame through your service to our alumni and friends!
Dear Colleagues,
The Office of Gift Planning will be hosting our Love Thee Notre Dame Reception this Friday, September 14, 2018 from 4-7pm in the Downes Club Landing on the 7th floor of Corbett Family Hall for members of the Badin Guild. A list of registrants to date can be found here. Please note that we are at capacity for this event.
For more information please contact Laura Snell.
The Regional Development Administrative team is pleased to welcome Emma Capannari. Emma joins the group on September 10th and will be supporting fundraisers in our Chicago office, following her onboarding and training at Eddy St.
Emma is an IU Bloomington grad who majored in journalism, with concentrations in public relations writing and graphic design. As a freelancer, Emma’s creativity has led to apparel design, press releases and news features for non-profits, graphics for museum events, and even the branding of a food truck business.
An avid traveler, Emma spent time this summer in Italy and France. While in Paris, she combined her love of soccer and travel, and was able to attend the World Cup Tournament! Please join me in welcoming Emma to the Development team.
-Laura Midkiff
Dear Colleagues,
We are sad to share that Sheila McMahon’s father, John (“Jack”) McMahon III, passed away on August 30 in Sarasota, FL. A beautiful obituary can be found online.
Jack was a 1955 alumni of Notre Dame, a loyal Fighting Irish fan, and most importantly a wonderful husband and father. Please remember to keep Sheila and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
A memorial service is scheduled for January 19, 2019, at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228. His urn will be interred here on campus at the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The family has asked that donations in Jack’s memory be given to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Longboat Library, both in Longboat Key, Florida.
In Notre Dame,
Carleen Quinlan
Colleagues,
Hugo comes to Notre Dame after spending the past five years working at Granger Community Church. At GCC, Hugo was responsible for the design, video and creative needs for their Student Ministry Team.
At one time in his life — Hugo was studying Aerospace Engineering at Purdue — that was until his creative gene took over… THANK GOODNESS!
Hugo and his wife Lindsey have a three-year old son Leo and a baby boy on the way–due mid-December.
Hugo brings great energy, talent and some new ideas to our team — please be sure to stop by and welcome Hugo to Notre Dame and the team.
Dear UR colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Josh Flynt, advisor in my office, will be returning to his love of marketing communications when he joins the Alumni Association’s team as Engagement Marketing Program Director in the coming weeks. We are working through the transition timing for Josh. The Advisor to the Vice President position will be posted on the University’s job websitetomorrow if you are interested in applying or know of anyone who would be a good fit. Any questions about the position should be directed to Natella Micola Von Furstenrecht at Natella. MicolaVonFurstenrecht.1@nd.edu .
As Engagement Marketing Program Director, Josh will work on the Alumni Association’s Marketing Communications team and lead marketing efforts for a number of program areas, including FaithND, Football Fridays, Reunion, Alumni Education, Career & Professional, Service, Travel, and the Eck Visitors Center.
Josh has been with the University for seven years. Prior to working with me, he served as a marketing program coordinator in Athletics, a communications associate with the Monogram Club and a blogger and social media intern with Fighting Irish Media. Josh is an exceptional writer, and Dolly and I are excited for him to assist the association in expanding its storytelling in addition to his strategic marketing responsibilities.
Please join me in congratulating Josh.
Best, Lou
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It is with both gratitude and sadness that I announce Emily Mishler’s resignation from the Regional Administrative team. After much self-reflection and prayer upon completing the Master of Non-Profit Administration within Mendoza College of Business, Emily has decided to pursue interests outside of the University to which she feels called at this time.
Emily has been a valued member of the Department of Development for the past two years. As an Assistant Director within the Special Events & Stewardship team, her creativity and commitment to innovation showed brightly with her work on a variety of events and strategic initiatives including Wall Street, Campaign, the Advisory Council program, Dedications, Presidential Events, strategic Principal Stewardship efforts, Commencement, the President’s Circle, and various other Development and University initiatives. Emily has been instrumental to the success of over 500 events and many deepened relationships throughout her time with the University. She has continued to facilitate these relationships directly through her work with three Regional Directors in her role as an Administrative Assistant within Regional Development.
With gratitude, please join me in thanking Emily for her contributions to our team and wishing her all the best as she pursues her next chapter. Emily’s final day in the office will be Tuesday, September 4th.
-Laura Midkiff
I am excited to welcome Kasey O’Connor to the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team as Associate Director, Development. In this role as a fundraiser within Annual Giving, Kasey will meet and work with benefactors in targeted areas to increase giving society revenue.
Kasey is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame and 4-year softball monogram winner. She comes to us from Athletics where she most recently served as Event Management and Olympic Facility Program Director and Director, Softball Operations prior to that. We couldn’t be more excited to have Kasey join the team!
Her first day will be September 4, 2018.
Please join me in welcoming Kasey!
All my best,
Ashley Gerard
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For event questions, please contact the Stewardship & Special Events lead, Sean Boudreau (1-8808). For registration questions, please contact me at slongo1@nd.edu or 1-6714
Events Coordinator, OnwardND Donor Experience Team
Our new colleagues!
Dear friends and colleagues, on behalf of myself and the Klaybor family, thank you for all of your support during this difficult time. Losing our dear mother, Mary Jane Klaybor, has left us heartbroken. We have been comforted by all of your prayers, love, kind words, cards, and flowers and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. During her visitation and services, my father commented: “I must have met 300 people from Notre Dame”. Well not 300, but the presence of the Notre Dame Family was overwhelming and truly appreciated. Saying thank you is just not enough, but please know everything meant a lot to us.
Kathy
Our colleague Jay McAllister has earned a move to the position of Academic Advancement Director, Keough School of Global Affairs.
Following a career in intelligence analysis for the government and in higher education, Jay returned to his alma mater in 2016. For the past two years, Jay has served Notre Dame as inaugural Academic Advancement Director in the Office of Research, and as liaison for the Graduate School. Jay’s discipline and discernment have brought focus to the University’s fundraising efforts in these areas. In this new role, Jay brings to bear his awareness of global issues and his collaborative spirit in service of the Keough School, Development, fundraisers, and donors.
Jay will transition into his new role effective the week of September 3, 2018.
Michael Loungo
Development Colleagues:
The Diversity Committee invites you to a Cultural Tasting Extravaganza on Friday August 24. This is an opportunity for the us to share and enjoy each other’s cultural and family traditional cuisine.
Colleagues at ESC: Prepare your favorite dish and drop it in the ESC Cafe. Contact Alyssia Coates or Marilyn Bassett about what you will bring.
Colleagues at Grace: Contact Stacy Koebel about what you will bring and where to drop food.
The hope is to have food available in both locations all day long!
All Development colleagues, including those who do not bring food, are invited to stop by and taste!
Contact us with questions.
Alyssia Coates & Marilyn Bassett
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Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing has an open position for a Digital Marketing Specialist. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Brandon Tabor.
Our deepest sympathies to Kathy Lentych and her family on the death of her mother, Mary Jane Klaybor. Mary Jane, 87, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Sunday August 12, 2018. Mary Jane was born on March 2, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Charles and Mary (Horvath) Dobbelaere. She was also preceded in death by a son Thomas Klaybor. On June 13, 1953 she married Stanley “Jerry” Klaybor who survives. Also surviving are two daughters Kathryn Lentych of South Bend, Indiana, Kelly Sue (John) Listenberger of South Bend, Indiana; two sons: Daniel (Beth) Klaybor of Syracuse, Indiana and Jeffrey (Katherine) Klaybor of South Bend, Indiana; ten grandchildren: Michael (Michelle) Lentych, Ashleigh Lentych, Karly and Ben Klaybor, Jacob, MaryKatherine, and Matthew Klaybor, Olivia, Jonathon, and Victoria Listenberger. Mary Jane loved to spend time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She loved to knit and will be fondly remembered for the Christmas Socks that she knitted for all of her children and friends. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Mary Jane worked at Studebaker and Majereks Hallmark. She was also a knitting leader in St. Joseph County 4-H. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday August 16, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home 3545 N. Bendix Dr., South Bend, Indiana. A rosary will be prayed at 4:00 pm in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday August 17 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3526 St. Johns Way, South Bend, Indiana. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mary Jane’s honor. Online condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I share with you the announcement of Dr. Tom Scrace as Director of Foundation Relations effective August 14. Tom earned his B.S. in physics from Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in physics from SUNY Buffalo. He comes to us from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. where he worked with faculty and the publisher to identify and develop new book topics in physics, materials science, engineering, and nanotechnology. We look forward to Tom joining our FR team and growing foundation funding for the College of Engineering, physics, and math. Congratulations, Tom, and welcome to FR!
Sincerely,
Michelle
Colleagues,
“Early-bird” Vanderbilt registration is now open for Blue, Gold, Circle, and Council Giving Society members. Monday’s email to Sorin, Rockne, OSTM, and JCOS members will be followed by an email on Wednesday opening registration to all levels, with the addition of Badin Guild members.
For event questions, please contact the Stewardship & Special Events lead, Sean Boudreau (1-8808). For registration questions, please contact me at slongo1@nd.edu or 1-6714. Registration lists will be shared via UR Intranet on Wednesday of game weeks.
Thanks,
Shannon Longo
Events Coordinator, OnwardND Donor Experience Team
I’m pleased to announce that Leah Corachea has been promoted to Assistant Director, ND Listens and ND Parents. In this role, she will assume responsibilities for the Parents Program, which includes leading a network of parent volunteers, managing the ND Parents Newsletter, and creating innovative engagement strategies for current and lifetime parents. Additionall y, she will collaborate with the Giving Society team to launch the new Parents Fund, which will raise unrestricted dollars for the University to enhance the Notre Dame student experience.
While taking on these new responsibilities, Leah will continue to oversee ND Listens, as her team of 60 student ambassadors listens to, learns about, and loves members of the Notre Dame family. In expertly managing the transition from the Phone Center to ND Listens, Leah created a culture where personalized outreach was the norm. Surprise birthday calls, handwritten thank you notes to Giving Society members, and custom ThankView videos are but a few of the initiatives ND Listens implemented last year to great success. We are very excited for the foundation that she has built at ND Listens and have no doubt that she will bring the same attention to detail and her thoughtful engagement to the Parents Program.
Please join me in congratulating Leah!
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Matthew Gelchion
It is with joy that I share with you that starting September 4, 2018, Patrick Borders will join the the President’s Office team as Assistant Director.
In his new role, Patrick will focus on strategic communications, event design and management for a wide range of events attended by Fr. Jenkins and hosted by the President’s Office, and coordination of a variety of strategic projects and initiatives.
Patrick has worked in Development since 2015—most recently as the Digital Marketing Specialist on the Annual Giving team. He has helped shape giving campaigns such as Notre Dame Day by implementing emerging technologies that have catapulted revenue and donor count.
Patrick is an amazing teammate for all of us in Development, and we are delighted for him as he moves on to the next chapter in his story.
Patrick’s position will be posted immediately. If you know of any talented individuals who would be a good fit for this role, please reach out to me directly.
In Notre Dame,
Brandon Tabor
Our deepest sympathies go out to Dawn McGrath and family on the death of her father, Jimmy H. Dean on August 8.
Jimmy H. Dean, 84, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on August 8, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his devoted family. Jimmy was born on November 9, 1933 in Hartselle, Alabama to the late D. Hershel Dean and Mildred A. (Newman) Dean. On March 25, 1955 he married Patricia (Gaby) Dean, who survives. They just celebrated their 63rd Anniversary.
Jimmy is survived by four children: David (Armentha) Dean of Mishawaka, Debbie (Kurt) Weinzetl, Diane (Rick) Deal, and Dawn (Jim) McGrath of South Bend. Six grandchildren: Justin (Kayla) Dean of Goshen, Heather (Josh) Anderson of Mishawaka, Angela Slater of South Bend, Scott (Nikki) Slater of Walkerton, Ryan and Kyle Weinzetl of South Bend, and four great-grandchildren. Jimmy is also survived by his sister, Jo Ann Stephenson Slocomb, of Hartselle, Alabama.
Throughout Jimmy’s life he was a hard-working man who was dedicated to providing a great life for his family. He retired from Allied Signal (Bendix), and Ryerson Steel. He loved to go fishing, travel to Jim Beam collector conventions, and made as many trips back home to Hartselle, AL as possible. Jimmy proudly served his country in the Marine Reserves, and the US Navy, stationed in Kingsville, Texas, and was a member of the American Legion Post 284.
On Saturday, August 11, 2018 friends and family are invited to a celebration of life from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Palmer Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend 46614.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Heartland Hospice, Mishawaka, for all of the amazing care provided. Contributions in memory of Jimmy may be made to Heartland Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle has an open position for an Associate Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Shelby Carroll.
Colleagues,
For event questions, please contact the Stewardship & Special Events lead, Sean Boudreau (1-8808). For registration questions, please contact me at slongo1@nd.edu or 1-6714
Events Coordinator, OnwardND Donor Experience Team
The Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence team is excited to welcome Matt LaFlash to the team. Matt began at the University on Monday, August 6th, and will be serving in the role of Business Intelligence Professional.
Matt comes to us from Earlham College where he worked as a Business Intelligence Developer. Matt has multiple degrees from Ball State University including a BA in Pre-Medicine and Spanish with minors in Biology and Chemistry and a second BA in Biology with minors in African Studies, History, and Latin American Studies. He also has an MS in Information and Communication Science.
In Matt’s role he will be supporting our reporting functions primarily focusing on our efforts to utilize visualization more through Tableau to deliver insights. He will be working with all of our stakeholders to better understand your information needs so we can improve our systems to provide better information and insights.
Matt comes to South Bend with his wife Claudia and their two daughters Addie (3) and Charlotte (1). He loves to travel and cook, although he often lets his wife cook so he can focus on eating. He enjoys learning, especially foreign languages, and doing genealogical research.
We are excited to welcome Matt to the Development Business Intelligence team!
Paul
Paul Miller
Manager Business Intelligence
Strategic Applications & Business Intelligence
Thank you!
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Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht |
Congratulations to Madeline LaDue who will begin a Master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University later this month. We so appreciate Madeline’s support of fundraisers in the Chicago office and will miss her cheerful nature, dedication to benefactors, and helpfulness. Madeline’s last day in Development is Friday, August 10th.
We wish you all the best in this next chapter, Madeline!
-Laura Midkiff
Congratulations to the following colleagues who will be recognized at the UR Summit next week for their years of service.
Please send any needed edits or additions to Teri Vitale. Thank you!
| Acosta | Eugenio | Five Years |
| Biagini | Kimberly | Ten Years |
| Bueno | Mary | Five Years |
| Buscareno | Drew | Fifteen Years |
| Changede | Mayuri | Five Years |
| Chase | Lindahl | Five Years |
| Conway | Luke | Ten Years |
| De Trempe | Christopher | Ten Years |
| Donnelly | Jill | Twenty Years |
| Donze | Terry | Thirty Years |
| Duffy | Elizabeth | Ten Years |
| Duke | George | Twenty-Five Years |
| Dziak | Jeanine | Ten Years |
| Faust | Jeff | Five Years |
| Forry | Shannon | Five Years |
| Gangluff | Bill | Five Years |
| Gardner | Ernestine | Ten Years |
| Harshman | Marty | Five Years |
| Hittner | Marcia | Ten Years |
| Johnson | Angeline | Five Years |
| Karpovs | Cynthia | Five Years |
| Keane | Sharon | Five Years |
| Klaybor | Linda | Twenty-Five Years |
| Kohler | Richard | Fifteen Years |
| Loesch | Kiley | Five Years |
| Loungo | Michael | Five Years |
| McGrath | Dawn | Ten Years |
| McGuire | Gavin | Five Years |
| Michalski | Rosemary | Thirty Years |
| Micola Von Furstenrecht | Natella | Five Years |
| Molnar | Thomas | Ten Years |
| Moran | Brian | Five Years |
| Neely | Gretchen | Five Years |
| Nugent | Kevin | Five Years |
| Palusci | Roslyn | Ten Years |
| Powell | Brian | Five Years |
| Reasons | Jessica | Five Years |
| Retartha | Jonathan | Five Years |
| Reynolds | Richard | Five Years |
| Riley | James | Five Years |
| Roberts | Anthony | Five Years |
| Sama | Julia | Ten Years |
| Santucci | Daniel | Five Years |
| Schnur | Charles | Twenty-Five Years |
| Shakour | Michelle | Twenty-Five Years |
| Spittler | Maribeth | Ten Years |
| Thornton | Erin | Five Years |
| Trosper | Kristin | Five Years |
| Vance | Darlean | Five Years |
| Wang | Lin | Five Years |
| Wenzel | Brooke | Five Years |
| Witous | Jessica | Five Years |
We are excited to announce the pilot shared space at ESC is now available for use! All members of our Development Team are invited and encouraged to spend time working in the various accommodations. This is not “reservable” space, so if it is open, try it out!
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I share with you the promotion of Suzanne DeGuilio to Director of Foundation Relations effective August 14. Many of you have worked with Suzanne through her role with Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle since February 2015 and have witnessed her excellent program management, thoughtful stewardship, and effective strategies to build CC & PC support. We are excited for Suzanne to use her extensive fundraising experiences from Notre Dame and Congress and Senate campaigns and her J.D. to enhance the FR team and grow foundation funding for the Law School, political science, economics, sociology, Mendoza, and Keough. Congratulations, Suzanne, and welcome to FR!
Sincerely,
Michelle
We are excited to announce the pilot shared space at ESC is now available for use! All members of our Development Team are invited and encouraged to spend time working in the various accommodations. This is not “reservable” space, so if it is open, try it out!
Dear Colleagues,
On August 1st, 2018, the SlideShark service will be discontinued. However, you can still access, download, and share Campaign marketing materials and resources on your iPads and other mobile devices in either of the following two ways:
Please note that the Strategic Application & Business Intelligence team and the Storytelling & Engagement team are looking for applications that can integrate Campaign materials into Salesforce CrmND. Please stay tuned!
If you have further questions, please contact Lin Wang at 631-4961 or the Development OIT Team at 631-2678.
Thanks
Best
Lin
Best, Bill Gangluff
It is with great excitement that I announce the addition of Jordan Wahlstrom as Assistant Director on the Executive Events & Stewardship team. Jordan started with the University on Monday, July 23.
In her role as Assistant Director, Jordan will work closely with members of the Executive Events team and partners across campus on the registration and planning process for Advisory Council Weekends. She will also assist with groundbreaking and dedications. Additionally, Jordan will be responsible for planning and executing a variety of events throughout the year, including events such as the President’s Holiday Prayer Service and Reception, Community Leaders’ Breakfast, Welcome Weekend events, and Presidential Forums. Jordan will also serve as a graphic designer to the team.
As the head of Marketing and Graphic Design for Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve (Niles, MI) for the past four years, Jordan has been responsible to plan, organize, and execute initiatives that connect donors, members, and the community to Fernwood. In this capacity, Jordan has coordinated fundraising events, designed print promotions, cultivated relationships with local businesses, and led travel programs with Fernwood members and friends.
Jordan has worked with a wide variety of graphic design mediums, including ads, banners, brochures, newsletters, posters, flyers, invitations, programs, and forms. In addition to creating print media, Jordan has managed Fernwood’s social media pages and website, ensuring that Fernwood’s online presence is engaging and informative.
Since 2012, Jordan has also owned and operated JN Design & Photography. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations Writing.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Jordan Wahlstrom to the Special Events & Stewardship team.
Sincerely,
Cristi
NDAA has an open position for a Engagement Marketing, Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Bill Gangluff.
Thank you
The Integrated Work Environment Committee continues to explore enhancements to our ESC workspace. We are excited to share renovations will begin on our first pilot space this week so all can witness and experience potential new layouts and products as we look to the future.
This pilot space will be located where the SRDs, Micki and Gavin currently share an office, as well as across the hall to include the Hesburgh and Grotto Rooms. Attached is a rendering to help you envision the new layout, but please pose questions to any committee member. As this space has served as a home-base to Micki, Gavin, Stu, Anne, Tim and Marty, it will no longer be their assigned office. This new space will be for ALL members of Development to use, accommodating individual work, one-on-one conversations, private phone calls, and small group work. You will see from the renderings there is both public and private space planned for this pilot. At this point, we plan to keep this all first come first serve, rather than allowing for specific space to be reserved.
Those at Grace and ESC were recently invited to participate in surveys regarding their work environment. This pilot, in many ways, is another type of survey. We ask all to spend time working in this new space and provide feedback on your experience to the committee.
Below is a timeline of expected work, which will begin this Friday, July 20, with the space being ready for use by early August. Our apologies for any disruptions this work may cause, thank you for your patience:
July 20: Business Furnishings to remove furniture and take down walls.
July 23-25: painting, HVAC, electrical work.
July 26-27: install of first wave of furniture.
August 7: install of second wave of furniture.
This is the first tangible step in what will be a process that continues over a number of months. We fully recognize that some of you have reservations about the outcome of this process and there will be challenges along the way. But with your full and honest support, we will work together to create a new work environment that fully accommodates our growing Development team in a way that is creative, energizing and promotes a true spirit of team. Please be patient and help us succeed.
Thank you,
IWEC
Team,
We are excited to announce this year’s Giving Societies Football Events! This year’s slate of football weekend events can be previewed at https://giving.nd.edu/ways-to-give/giving-societies/football-events/.
Several of the events have been re-imagined, so have a look at the new locations and concepts. We will be sending an email this week to SORIN, Rockne, JCOS, OSTM, and Badin Guild members with a link to the site, which includes registration dates for each game.
Please feel free to direct your donors to the site, and should you have questions contact me at slongo1@nd.edu or the OnwardND Donor Experience Team at 574-631-5198.
Thanks,
Shannon Longo
Donor Experience Events & Materials Coordinator
As the University Relations HRC, I will continue to host open office hours in Eddy Street Commons and Grace Hall. I am looking forward to meeting with all team members to answer your questions and provide resources. Office hou rs will consist of a walk in format, alternatively, you are able to reserve a specific time with me that will work for your schedule. To confirm a time with me, please feel free to email me directly at laura.picking@nd.edu. The offi ce hours in Eddy Street Commons will be held in conference room 3295 from 8:30am to 11:00am typically Monday and Thursday, unless otherwise noted. Office hours in Grace Hall will be held in room 400, and can also be scheduled by emailing or calling me directly.
ESC Office Hour Dates – July
12th, 26th (9:30-11:30am), 30th
Thanks, & hope to see you soon!
Laura
Laura Picking, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Consultant | University of Notre Dame
574-631-1396 | laura.picking@n d.edu | http://hr.nd.edu
Dear Team:
I am excited and grateful to share that Debra De St. Jean will return to our development team as Sarah Bogucki’s successor in the role of development associate effective July 23, 2018. Deb had worked in 405 as a senior administrative assistant from 2004 to 2010, and since 2010 she has served as the business coordinator for The Observer. In her new role,
Debra will: (1) help lead the organizational effectiveness efforts in the areas I serve; (2) manage special projects, especially around benchmarking and the Advisory Council program; (3) oversee the hospitality and reception in 405 Main; and (4) provide day-to-day administrative support and donor service.
I know that Debra’s experience, do-whatever-it-takes service ethic, and engaging personality will strengthen our entire team as we work together to advance Notre Dame’s sacred mission. Please join me in welcoming Debra back to our team.
Best, Drew
Beginning Monday, July 16, Google Calendar meeting room and resource names will be updated to meet Google’s new required standard.
To meet this standard, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) Google administrators have organized the ND meeting rooms and resources by building instead of department. However, you will still be able search for available resources in your department by typing your department’s name in the room search bar.
Additional information about the rooms and resources will now be instantly available, such as:
Rooms: Building name, floor, section, room name, capacity
Resources: Building name, floor, section, resource name, capacity (if applicable)
When reviewing the available options for your upcoming meeting or event, just hover over the name to see the details. For a preview of how the resources will look, create an event and search for “OIT” in the rooms search bar. These rooms and resources have already been changed to the new format.
With this change, Google incorporated some time-saving automation features you can take advantage of now–such as improved automated room suggestions when you are booking events in Calendar. It also provides a base for future automation enhancements.
For additional information, please contact the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.edu, or chat at: help.nd.edu.
Tomorrow (Thursday, July 12), please bring your family for a night of fellowship and fun at Four Winds Field as the South Bend Cubs take on the Beloit Snappers. This year, the entire Performance Center has been reserved exclusively for University Relations. This venue overlooks the field from the right-field wall and offers patio and indoor seating for our team to enjoy the game. In addition to our seats in the Performance Center, we will also have seats reserved for our group in Section 102.
Tickets to the game will distributed at the ballpark. Please look for our table set up outside the gate. Gates will open at 6:00 pm and a buffet-style meal will be provided from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on the lower level of the Performance Center with the game beginning at 7:05 pm. The batting cages will be available at no charge and everyone in attendance will receive a South Bend Cubs baseball hat. In addition, the children’s splash park and playground will be available free of charge and the bounce house area is available at a cost of $6 per person.
Please take a moment now to review your calendar invite and verify the total number of guests in your party. To do this, simply click into the calendar invite and click on the EDIT NOTE / GUESTS box located next to the RSVP box in the top right hand corner. Under Additional Guests, please enter your guests and in the Note section, please identify how many children will be in your group. Please note that you will not be able to make this change via your phone. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hello again.
Our colleague John Lloyd has accepted a position with the Office of General Counsel here at Notre Dame. He will transition into his new role effective August 1, 2018.
Following a career in private law practice, John returned to his alma mater four years ago as Academic Advancement Director at the Notre Dame Law School. During his tenure, John has faithfully served Dean Nell Newton, the faculty of the Law School, Development, fundraisers, and University donors. He has leveraged his acute understanding of the Law School to increase awareness of its distinct nature with our constituents, expand the donor base, and meaningfully move forward the annual giving program. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Notre Dame London Law Program and prepare for celebration of the Law School’s 150th anniversary, we have John to thank for navigating effectively how to best engage our external constituents in these significant anniversaries.
While this move will take John away from our team, he remains ‘under the Dome’…..more literally now than ever. Please join me in wishing John well in this new role.
Thanks for your attention,
Michael Loungo
Regional Development has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/13295 and/or contact Laura Midkiff.
Thank you!
Our deepest sympathies go out to Darrell Paulsen and family on the death of his father, Robert Paulsen, Sr., June 28, 2018.
Mr. Paulsen passed at the age of 84 with his family at his side.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am today, July 2, at the North American Martyrs’ Church in Auburn, Massachussetts.
Condolence notes to the family can be left at www.brittonfuneralhomes.com.
Dear Team,
I am excited to report that Shelby Carroll will assume the role of Director of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle Program effective July 1, 2018. As Assistant Director and then Associate Director for the past four years, Shelby has demonstrated outstanding leadership, collaboration and a deep commitment to our membership and Notre Dame. In her new role, she will lead the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle team of Suzanne DeGuilio and Nick Shelton and oversee all aspects of the program as we work towards our new Boldly goal of raising $25M by 2020. Please join me in congratulating Shelby!
Best, Drew
Storytelling and Engagement has an open position for an Assistant Director, Digital Content. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/13228 and/or contact Jim Small.
Please join me in welcoming Salonee Seecharan as a member of the Data and Financial Management Team. Salonee is from Queens, New York, born in Trinidad and Tobago. A recent graduate, she studied sociology during her undergraduate years at Notre Dame.
Last year Salonee was one of the inaugural members of the Development Internship program. Most recently, as an undergraduate intern, she worked with Shelby Carroll on the evolution of the Cavanaugh Council directory by turning it into a digital version.
Salonee joins the team this week as an innovative projects coordinator.
Amy Schell
I am happy to announce that Brandon Tabor has accepted the position of Director, Operations and Technology in annual giving, where he will lead a talented team responsible for driving unrestricted and giving society revenue and new donors to Notre Dame through the implementation of effective processes, segmentation and emerging technology.
Brandon joined Notre Dame in December 2012 as a member of the Storytelling & Engagement team, first as a Graphic Designer and most recently as Associate Director. His creative leadership, strong work ethic and can-do attitude have had a positive impact on much of what we do across the entire division. We could not be more thrilled to welcome him to the annual giving team. Please join me in congratulating Brandon!
Thanks,
Ashley
The position of Graphic Designer in Storytelling & Engagement will be posted shortly. If you are interested in this position or know of an outstanding candidate, please reach out to Brandon Tabor or Jim Small.
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Congratulations to Kennedy St. Charles for faithfully completing her two-year term as a participant in the university-wide Staff Fellows program. We are thankful for her rotational contributions to Storytelling, Special Events and Stewardship, Alumni Association, ND Trail, Campaign Administration, and Learning and Organizational Development. Kennedy’s final day in the office is Friday June 29.
We wish her the best in her next chapter: a fast-track MBA program in the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.
Well done, Kennedy! You are forever a member of the Notre Dame/University Relations family.
Alumni Associate has an open position for a Faith ND Editor. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/13212 and/or contact Dan Allen
Thank you!
Natella
Annual Giving has an open position for an Associate Director, Development. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/11523 and/or contact Ashley Gerard.
The installation of the new lighting on the 2nd floor of the parking garage has been completed. Starting Monday, June 25th, please return to parking on the 2nd floor. Next week, they will work on the 3rd floor lighting. Thank you for your patience as Kite completes these updates.
Academic Advancement has an open position for a Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/13125 and/or contact Michael Loungo.
Thank you!
Natella
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has implemented ServiceNow, a self-service portal to provide support for all your technology related needs. This enables you to log and track all your requests (software, hardware, and data requests), report a problem, and utilize the knowledge base for answers to many of your technology questions. We are migrating our DIS Data Requests to ServiceNow and will utilize it for our Help Desk requests as well to provide a single location to manage your IT requests. Our Development Help Desk together with OIT will be hosting one-hour demonstration on how to use this new tool. Please mark your calendar and attend one of these upcoming sessions:
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Tuesday, June 26 |
9:00-10:00 |
Lower Level Grace Hall |
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Tuesday, June 26 |
2:00-3:00 |
ESC Family Room |
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Wednesday, June 27 |
10:00-11:00 |
ESC Family Room |
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Thursday, June 28 |
1:30-2:30 |
Lower Level Grace Hall |
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Rosemary Michalski |
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Dear Friends:
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Kristin Schoenfeld |
Regional Development has an open position for a Senior Director, Regional Development (West Region). If you are interested in exploring this position please visit http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/13116 or contact Stu Fortener.
Thank you!
A friendly reminder from our friends at Kite Realty:
Martell electricians will be upgrading the parking garage lighting on the 2nd floor starting Monday, June 18th, beginning with the northern most 2 rows and possibly moving into the ramp area. We ask all residents, employees and tenants to please park on the 1st or 3rd floor next week to allow electricians room to work. We thank everyone for their cooperation with these upgrades.
Andy Gilmour, Operations Manager
Dear colleagues:
I am delighted to announce that Geni Holmes will be joining our team as the Program Director for Campaign Events & Stewardship on July 9, reporting directly to me and taking responsibility, with Tory Grimes, for the planning and execution of all Boldly Notre Dame events and activities. Geni will also take a leadership role with planning other University events, such as dedications. Geni comes to Notre Dame from her most recent position as the Executive Director for University Events at Wake Forest University, where she was responsible for commencement, campaign events and board meetings. Her higher education experience includes stewardship and events roles at Purdue University as well as the University of Kansas, and she also led programming and stewardship at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. We are fortunate to have convinced Geni to join our team as she has a wealth of experience and has proven to be a leader in the field, having spoken at numerous CASE conferences over the years. Geni earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University and is excited to be returning to the Midwest as her two grown children reside in West Lafayette, just down the road from Our Lady’s University.
In addition, I am also happy to announce a promotion for Tory Grimes to Associate Director for Campaign Events & Stewardship. Tory has demonstrated an incredible work ethic, creativity and teamwork in the last four years on the Special Events & Stewardship team. This past year, in addition to helping orchestrate four Weekends with the President, a Leadership Weekend and the Campaign Cabinet meetings with great aplomb, she led the Corbett Family Hall Dedication. Dick Corbett’s family shared later that this was the happiest they had ever seen Dick. Tory has a wonderful way with benefactors, offering incredible hospitality and stewardship at every turn. We are so fortunate to have her on our team.
Please join me in congratulating Tory and welcoming Geni.
My best,
Katherine Lane
To: University Relations
CC: Controller’s Office
From: Stacy Koebel-Harder
Date: 6/12/2018
Re: June 30, 2018 Year End Close
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2018 please keep in mind the following items:
Gifts/Pledges
Reporting
Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
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Donor Services would like to welcome Sara Munoz as our Coordinator. Sara is an alum from Indiana University and comes to us from a law firm in Elkhart where she served as the client liaison and assistant. Sara enjoys spending time with her fiance, Matt Futa, and their three rescue dogs. Welcome Sara!!
Thanks,
Stacy
This schedule can be found on the Controller’s Group website at: http://controller.nd.edu/financial-information/monthly-close-schedule/
Dear Team:
It is with great enthusiasm that I announce Dylan Reed as our Director of Campaign Strategy. Dylan accepted our offer and will transition into his new role effective July 1st.
The position was created to lead, facilitate, coordinate and implement key strategies and proposals for funding and transformative impact to our mission. With an extensive background in the academy and student affairs, Dylan is very well qualified to help lead our efforts at envisioning, structuring and proposing new transformative gifts. He will be asked to help execute strategic planning efforts with new and emerging leaders and/or committees as the University moves to close the current comprehensive campaign and envisions the next. Given the future emphasis on multidimensional and cross disciplinary priorities that will emerge, Dylan will develop an understanding of, collaboration with, and leadership to, academic leaders related to future philanthropic opportunities and strategies.
Dylan has been an integral member of the Development team for almost seven years, the past three of which he has served the Keough School of Global Affairs and helped successfully launch the University’s newest school. In his role within Keough, Dylan displayed outstanding leadership in the visioning, developing, structuring and marketing of multiple eight figure gifts, helping provide Keough with launch funding at critical stage of need. Prior to serving KSGA, Dylan helped lead the growth of the President’s Circle over a four year period. Dylan returned home to Notre Dame after holding numerous positions in student affairs at Vanderbilt University, including overseeing the launch of transformative, new faculty-led first year residential college. Dylan received his B.A. from Notre Dame in 2003 and his M.F.A. from Notre Dame in 2006.
Dylan lives with his wife Eli, a graduate of the Kroc Institute, and their daughter Victoria, a brand new kindergarten graduate. Dylan and Eli moved back to Notre Dame in 2011 after beginning their careers together as high school teachers in eastern Kentucky, then moving to Nashville, where they worked at Vanderbilt. They are parishioners at St. Mary’s in Niles, Michigan, where Eli serves on the school board.
Please join me in congratulating Dylan and thanking him for his outstanding partnership and loyalty to the University!
Best regards,
Greg
Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence has an open position for a Project Manager. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Carleen Quinlan.
Thank you!
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Colleagues-
Please join me in welcoming the summer 2018 cohort of the University Relations Internship Program.
From June 4 to July 27, each intern will lead a resume-worthy project, receive mentoring, participate in professional development and immersion activities, and benefit from CASE learning resources, including a trip to Washington DC June 24-26. See more details about this summer’s program.
Many thanks to all who will supervise, mentor, host, and collaborate with our talented cohort.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
How You Can Invest
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Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht |
Dear Colleagues,
It is with joy for Jon Hannah that I share with you that starting July 1 Jon will serve as the new Director for the Church, State, & Society Program through the Law School. As a J.D. himself, Jon has worked closely with the Law School faculty on proposals during his four years in Foundation Relations. We thank Jon for his valuable work on the FR team and look forward to his being a partner to us through this new role in the Law School.
Best,
Michelle
University Realtion has an open position for a Development Associate. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/12993 and/or contact Drew Buscareno.
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Jeremy Brown |
Dear Colleagues,
Due to the forecast of 90 degrees tomorrow, we are changing the venue for this reception below from the Wind Family Fireside Terrace to McKenna Hall Atrium.
Office of Gift Planning
Cocktail Reception at Reunion 2018
Thursday, May 31, 2018
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
McKenna Hall Atrium
It is with gratitude and enthusiasm that I write to inform you that Thomas E. Fuja, Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering, has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of the College of Engineering effective August 1, 2018. Tom will serve until a permanent dean is appointed.
You are all aware of Tom’s enormous talent, considerable administrative experience, high standards, and commitment to Notre Dame and its distinctive mission. Please join me in thanking Tom and giving him our full support.
Please also join me in once again thanking Peter Kilpatrick for his selfless commitment to Engineering over the past decade as dean. With characteristic generousness, he has
already started to work hard to ensure a smooth transition to Tom.
As many of you heard during the quarterly all-staff meeting last month, Gerek Meinhardt has decided to pursue medical school at the University of Kentucky. Gerek has been a valuable member of the Prospect Management team for the past two years and he will certainly be missed. With his departure, the collective athleticism and the depth of our PM bookstore basketball team has taken a substantial hit. We are crossing our fingers that we can find another Olympian through the hiring process.
We are also pleased to announce that Kevin McMannis will be stepping into the Consultant role and partnering with the West region. Kevin recently joined us in late March, and may have the record for fastest job change in the history of Development. He brings a terrific attitude, strong work ethic, and some much-needed height to our team.
We recently posted the Prospect Research Analyst role to the university’s jobs board. If you are interested in exploring this position, please visit jobs.nd.edu or reach out to me with any questions.
Thanks,
Mark
The Fall cohort (Cohort 17) of the Frontline Supervision program is ready for enrollment! Please encourage those of your staff who are interested to read about the program on the HR website or review the one page reference guide so they fully understand the requirements of the program prior to registering themselves in Endeavor.
The program is limited to those who currently supervise staff (i.e., are responsible for their performance review in Endeavor).
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Reminders of Program Changes Effective February 2018:
Interested staff may enroll themselves directly in Endeavor.
The Regional Development team is delighted to welcome former employee, Noell Stohler. Noell departed Development three years ago and has found “the grass isn’t always greener.” She is thrilled to return and will be supporting Bill Kempf, Tom Molnar, and Tom Cummings, beginning May 23rd.
Noell and her husband Bill, will soon be empty-nesters. Their son attends the University of Wisconsin and their daughter will be a freshman this fall at Columbia College in Chicago. Noell enjoys fat tire bikes, outdoor sports, skiing, and hiking. And…she does not have a December birthday; she was born in April!
Please join me in welcoming Noell!
-Laura Midkiff
Dear colleagues:
I am delighted to announce that Megan DePrimio has been promoted to Assistant Director, Donor Communications, Recognition & Stewardship, effective immediately. Megan began with the Special Events & Stewardship team in 2016, after serving as a marketing intern for Notre Dame’s Department of Athletics for a year. She has had an incredible impact on our stewardship efforts during this tenure — she has enhanced our public recognition offerings for donors and taken responsibility for capital reports and many additional mailings and offerings. She has married a past passion for Athletics and a new passion for stewardship and in doing so, moved the dial in enhancing donor engagement, especially for Athletic donors. Megan is the first person to step up to help her teammates, as evidenced with her leading year-end acknowledgments this past winter when we experienced several holes in staffing. Megan is a hard-working, creative and joyful team member, and we are thrilled to give her this new opportunity for growth.
You may recall that Megan earned her bachelor’s degree from Saint Vincent College and her Master of Science in Sports Management from the University of the Incarnate Word. Please join me in congratulating Megan on this well-deserved promotion.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
Friends,
We have exciting news regarding our progress on reimagining the space we share every day. We have partnered with Steelcase, our furniture provider, to engage in a 10 week comprehensive study to help us improve our workplace. This study will take your input in a variety of ways: surveys of individual team members, a space analysis with motion sensors, as well as the feedback that you provide to us, your committee members.
With the increasing size of Regional Development, the goal of our committee is to present a proposal for an integrated work environment at Eddy Street Commons. Despite much of the focus of this study being on the space at ESC, we want to better understand the challenges and opportunities for those who work at Grace Hall as well. Additionally, we are in the process of finalizing plans for new pilot space at ESC for all to experience potential configurations and furniture. We look forward to this pilot becoming a reality, and strongly encourage Development employees at all campus locations to spend time trying out the space.
Here is what to expect during the comprehensive study:
Workplace Surveys:
Development colleagues at ESC and Grace Hall will receive requests to complete surveys that will provide feedback on how useful the workplace environment is for you. We need your help to be able to better understand all the ways work gets done so we can design a space that responds to your needs. Please take time to answer the questions so we can better understand how to meet your needs.
Spatial Analytics Study:
On May 23rd and 24th Steelcase will be on site installing sensors at ESC. These sensors will track ONLY seat occupancy and temperature, and does not involve any video or audio recording. They will be installed in desks, offices, shared spaces, and conference rooms with the only goal of seeing if a workplace is meeting your needs. The data these sensors return will be 100% anonymous and non-identifying, and will certainly not be used to evaluate performance of any team members. The biggest take away from this will be how different teams use their space (e.g. Annual Giving vs. Regional Development). These sensors will be removed the week of June 18. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to speak with anyone on this committee!
Do’s/Don’ts of Spatial Study:
Do – Use your space as if nothing is different. We are looking to get the best data possible!
Don’t – Decide now is the time to test out a Roomba in your space.
Do – Ask anyone on the committee about this project and these sensors – we are more than
willing to answer your questions or ask those who know the answer!
Timeline
May 23 and 24: Sensors installed
Week of May 21: Work Experience Survey sent out to ESC and Grace Hall teams
Week of June 4: Favorite Spaces and Space Traits Surveys sent to ESC teams
Week of June 18: Sensors removed
Please feel free to reach out to any (or all of us) with questions, concerns, or feedback. We are working to make this a better working environment for everyone and we will not be successful without your open and candid feedback.
IWEC Committee
Brad Goff, Co-Chair
Marty Harshman, Co-Chair
Lynn Hubert
Scott Jessup
Laura Midkiff
Conor Montijo
Eileen Murdock
TJ Pillari
Dan Santucci
Amy Schell
Aaron Wall
Nathan Utz
Lin Wang
Dear Colleagues,
In conjunction with the kick-off of Reunion, on Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Office of Gift Planning will host a cocktail reception for Badin Guild as well as assigned members of the Class of 1968 in honor of their 50-year reunion. The event will be from 2-4 pm at the Wind Family Fireside Terrace at the Morris Inn.
The current list of registrants for this event can be viewed here.
For more information on this event please contact Laura Snell.
Colleagues,
Friends
First, let me say how incredibly grateful Sue, Mike, Brian and I continue to be for your ongoing support and prayers. Your warm embrace continues to both envelope and inspire us.
Over the next few weeks, I will be working remotely and also be off for a few days to celebrate my son’s upcoming Memorial Day weekend wedding. While I plan on being highly engaged during this intervening period, I fully realize that I will need to lean on others as we approach both FY18 year-end and our all important FY19 annual planning cycle. There are a host of activities and responsibilities which I believe require local energy, focus and presence.
As a first step, I’m thrilled that Kevin Deeth has accepted our invitation to assume some interim leadership responsibilities. During his tenure, Kevin has not only produced prodigious results on all fronts, but has also embodied the urgency, culture, partnership and team-first spirit we aspire to embrace. Kevin will not only represent the Midwest in select leadership forums, but will also take the lead on driving towards the region’s urgently important unrestricted goals. He will also be asked to collaborate with me, Micki, my fellow SRD’s and other programmatic leadership regarding FY 19 annual planning and other critical priorities through June 30th.
I appreciate your willingness to embrace Kevin’s role and continue to drive strongly towards fiscal year end. That’s one of the best things you can do for me during my absence. I look forward to returning to campus in mid-June to once again roll up my sleeves with all of you. Until then, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any thoughts, issues or to just say Hi. Miss you all
Gratefully, Tim
Please contact Eugenio Acosta AAD for Engineering with any specific questions or concerns regarding the news below:
The following message was shared with Engineering faculty and staff today:
Dear Colleagues,
As I mentioned several weeks ago in late March, I will be stepping down as Dean of the College of Engineering here at Notre Dame, a position I have had the privilege and joy to serve in for the past 10 ½ years. I am pleased to report that I recently accepted the position of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. IIT is a venerable institution with roots in the late 1800s and has a wonderful mission of commitment to underserved populations in the Chicagoland area. It is also committed to STEM and professional education. I will assume my new role August 1, 2018.
In the coming days, Tom Burish will be appointing an interim Dean of the College to serve over the next year while conducting a national search for a permanent dean. I am deeply committed to helping the interim dean and the College during this important time of transition, and I am only a short drive away after August.
Again, it has been my privilege and joy to serve such an outstanding University and College of Engineering. Together, we have accomplished much in the last decade and, for that, I am very deeply grateful to all of you. I will take my very fond memories of my time here at Notre Dame with me to Chicago. Please know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
With my warmest regards, in Notre Dame,
Peter
In an effort to streamline Visit Contact Reports, we’ve made a few enhancements.
Deleted Fields
Renamed Fields
Repurposed Fields
Data stored in the Objective field will be combined with the “Significant Visit Details” and Ideas to Enhance Engagement will move to “Actions/Next Steps”.
Effective Date – Monday, May 7, 2018
We are grateful for the contributions of students who served as interns this academic year:
Stay tuned for the announcement of the summer 2018 intern cohort starting June 4!
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
Our deepest sympathies go out to Ian and Conor Montijo on the death of their grandfather, John Aloysius O’Brien Lt. Colonel USMC (Ret.) on April 26, 2018.
The viewing and Rosary are today, Friday May 4th, with the funeral tomorrow in Tucson, Arizona. The Lt. Colonel will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
The full obituary may be found here
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce Kristin Schoenfeld’s promotion to Sr. Administrative Assistant for the East and West teams!
Kristin has been a valued member of Notre Dame Development since joining ND in 2004. She served as an administrative assistant for seven years in Law School Advancement before transitioning to the Donor Experience Team, where she focused on the Order of Saint Thomas More and Rockne Heritage Society. In 2012, Kristin joined Regional Development as an assistant for the East and South teams. Kristin is an innovative partner in creating donor strategies and stewardship plans, managing the day-to-day, and a generous “best practice” contributor to the overall team. We are thrilled to welcome Kristin and her smiling positivity to the East and West teams.
Kristin will officially transition to her new role on Tuesday, May 29, following her “trip of a lifetime” to Hungary. Please join us in congratulating Kristin on this well earned promotion!
In Notre Dame,
Stu Fortener and Anne Griffith
Colleagues,
Printed and email invitations drop this week for the 5th-Annual Giving Society Commencement Reception.
RSVP is open until May 14.
Friday May 18, 2017
Complimentary refreshments & light hors d’oeuvres
3:00 – 5:00pm ET
South Club – O’Neill Hall, Fourth Floor
This year’s invitation was extended to all Giving Society parents, grandparents, and siblings of graduating seniors, including President’s Circle, Cavanaugh Council, Sorin, OSTM, JCOS, Rockne and Badin Guild.
Thanks,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
Please join me in welcoming the newest member of the Athletics Advancement team, Melissa Lechlitner. Melissa is 2010 graduate of Notre Dame and former standout point guard for Coach McGraw. She brought her basketball skills across Angela Boulevard from Saint Joe HS where she led her team to a state championship in 2005 (more recently, she helped the Indians bring home another state championship in 2017 as an assistant coach). Following a three-year professional basketball career that took her to Germany, Iceland, Puerto Rico and Finland, Melissa spent the past five years at Anthony Travel. She played an integral role in their overall business development strategies and growth, while also managing and servicing her own portfolio of 85 universities. She also assisted with alumni and international team tours, as well as post season events. Melissa is excited to return to Notre Dame on Monday, May 14th as a regional Athletics Advancement fundraiser and a member of my staff’s Bookstore Basketball team.
Sara Liebscher
Dear Colleagues,
This message is a reminder to all staff that self evaluations are due Monday, April 30th. Please complete your self review and forward to your supervisor by this date. After you send forward, your performance dashboard should indicate your are complete thru Step 5.
Thanks very much for your attention to this deadline.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Please join me in welcoming Amy Staples to Regional Development. She will support Darius Walker (West region) and Bob Morton (new East region fundraiser). Amy’s previous role, Leadership Gifts Coordinator at Middlebury College, has prepared her to jump right in, upon her arrival at Notre Dame. She is excited to join her boyfriend, Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach, Brian Plotkin in South Bend. Amy, who hails from Cape Cod, MA, is an avid traveler. She moved to South Bend just 4 days after returning from Machu Picchu, and has been “on safari in Africa, to the equator in Ecuador, and has eaten and hiked her way through Cinque Terre in Italy.” Amy enjoys hiking and likes to play volleyball. She has a love/hate relationship with running, and teaches spin classes. Amy joins the team on April 30th.
-Laura Midkiff
This coming Saturday, April 28th, KITE will be replacing the elevator flooring in the general use elevators. Replacement will start at 8am with completion by Sunday morning. The plan will be to work on a single elevator at a time to cause as little inconvenience as possible.
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce the newest member of the East Regional Development Team, Bob Morton. Bob is a 2006 graduate of the Mendoza College of Business, with a degree in Accountancy. He earned his football monogram as an offensive lineman for the Fighting Irish. Bob was also an honorary letter winner in band (details to come….).
While at Notre Dame, Bob served as a non-denominational chaplain for the football team from 2009-2010. After graduation, he earned a master’s degree in Ministry from Bethel College. He spent ten years in pastoral ministry in the area.
Bob and his wife Heather have three children: Seeley (a kindergartener at Granger Christian), Kaliope (3 years old) and Deacon (9 months old). The family lives in Mishawaka, and enjoys being outside, dancing in the kitchen, and family trips to Disney World.
Bob will serve benefactors in the New England area and will be based in the Eddy Street office. He begins his next chapter at Notre Dame on June 11. Please join me in welcoming Bob Morton and family home to Notre Dame!
My very best,
Anne Griffith
Calling all blood donors!
Due to a rough winter and flu season, the community blood bank is in great need of being replenished.
Please join us in donating:
Harper Cancer Research Institute –Bloodmobile in parking lot
Wednesday, April 25th from 11:30am-2pm
Click HERE to sign up!
For every unit collected, $5 will be given back to Harper. All donors will also be entered into a weekly raffle where 10 donors will win a $100 gift card! Your donation will help the patients at our local hospitals, including patients undergoing cancer treatments.
Building management has informed us they will begin enforcing the no parking and loading zone parking areas underneath the Eddy Street building. In addition to the “No Parking” signs on the circle itself, there are new signs on the east side of the small island indicating that is now a loading zone area only. Any vehicle parked in either of these areas is subject to be towed.
For very short term visits (less than 15 minutes) please use one of the short term spots along the west side of the island or along the drive across from the building, next to the grassy berm by the Medical School. Otherwise, please park in the parking garage. Passes to exit the garage free of charge are available from the ESC front desk.
Thank you for your assistance with these parking issues. I appreciate your help in being good neighbors to our fellow Eddy Street tenants. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Carolyn Hardman
Dynamic Mechanical will be preforming spring maintenance on all HVAC systems in the Eddy Street Office building on Wednesday, April 25th. 2nd Floor offices will be serviced starting at 8am; 3rd and 4th floor offices will be serviced after 5pm.
Kevin, Kelley, and big sister, Tenley, welcomed Dawson Allen Deeth to the world on Saturday.
Dawson weighed in at a healthy 6 lb. 12 oz.
Most importantly, Mom and Dawson are doing great!!
Congratulations to the Deeth Family,
Tim Willis
This is the BROADCAST SCHEDULE for all 29 hours of Notre Dame Day.
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Jim Small ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, STORYTELLING AND ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT O: 574-631-7510 M: 574-245-0177 W: giving.nd.eduUniversity of Notre Dame 1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617 |
On Monday, April 23, 2018 in Montgomery Auditorium of LaFortune Student Center, the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs (OMVA) in partnership with bridgeND are hosting Nat Geo’s “Chain of Command.” Chain of Command is an intimate portrait of the war against violent extremism, and the men and women devoting their lives to it. With unprecedented access to the U.S. Armed Forces, Chain of Command inhabits the rarely-glimpsed innermost sanctums of the Pentagon, the front lines of battlefields across the world, and even the cockpit of a fighter jet on a mission. If you have any questions please contact OMVA at 574-631-8729 or omva@nd.edu.
This event is free & open to the public.
Who: ndBridge & Office of Military & Veterans Affairs
What: Screening of Nat Geo’s Groundbreaking Documentary Series “Chain of Command”
When: Monday, April 23rd at 5:45 pm
Where: Montgomery Auditorium of LaFortune Student Center
Why: Grow awareness & understanding of military culture & service
Regan Jones
The Communications Company will be performing fire safety testing on Monday, April 23rd at NOON on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Eddy Street Offices. We may experience alarms and strobes triggered as part of this testing, which should only last a few minutes. There is no need to evacuate the building. Thank you for your consideration during this important process.
Dear team:
I am happy to share news of Jessica Reason’s promotion to Director for Donor Communications, Recognition & Stewardship. In this role, she will lead our efforts for principal donor stewardship, impact communications, and public recognition. In the last 4+ years at Notre Dame, Jessica has developed a reputation for creativity, dedication and authenticity. We are appreciative for all she has done to create incredible Campaign events, which have resulted in much philanthropy. She has found a new passion for stewardship through her work with University donors and recognition events such as the Nanovic Dedication. We are thrilled to extend this leadership opportunity.
Jessica will transition to this role after completing the remaining Weekends for the President, scheduled for this month. Any colleagues interested in the program director role for campaign events, should contact me.
Please join me in congratulating Jessica!
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
Saturday was a special day for our colleague, Jill Donnelly!
Jill has the distinct honor of being the ship sponsor for LCS 17, the future USS INDIANAPOLIS. In blizzard-like conditions in northern Wisconsin, she christened LCS 17 on Saturday morning in Navy tradition by breaking a champagne bottle across the ship’s bow.
A brief video can be seen here:
http://www.wndu.com/video?vid=480143283
https://twitter.com/LockheedMartin/status/985247688949157888
More information can be found here: https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2018-04-14-Lockheed-Martin-Led-Team-Hosts-Christening-for-Future-USS-INDIANAPOLIS?linkId=100000002228305
Congratulations, Jill!
| We are pleased to announce Shannon Forry will be transitioning from his role as a Regional Director on the West Team to the same role on the South Team. For the past 4 years, Shannon has successfully cultivated relationships with families in the greater Los Angeles area. As part of the South Team, Shannon will be working with families in Dallas and Houston.
Thank you, Stu and Marty |
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us this Wednesday, April 11 at Brothers to offer a word of thanks and best wishes to Ann Amico Moran as she embarks on the next phase of her career!
Since 2010, Ann has contributed her talents to both the Career Center and University Relations, raising the level of achievement within both teams. She is an exemplary teammate in all facets of her life which many of you have experienced first-hand in her role as a recruiter.
In celebration of her devoted service to Our Lady’s University, we will be gathering at Brothers from 4:30 to 6:00. We look forward to seeing you there!
Brad Goff
Our deepest sympathies go out to Jennifer Powell and family on the death of her father, Dale Laskowski, Easter Sunday, April 1st.
Funeral Services will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7th at Zohoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Ave. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may gather from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 6th. A rosary will be recited at 5:00.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.zahoran.com
Chloe Agnew, Dermot Kiernan, and four members of Broadway Smash Hit “Hamilton” will be performing live for Notre Dame Day.
Performance time and date: 7 PM, April 23, 2018, Monday. Door opens at 6:30 PM.
Performance location: Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
There are only 200 free tickets reserved for University Relations. They will be sold out fast, please reserve tickets here as soon as possible.
Ticket reservation ends at 12 PM, April 10, Tuesday. Please note not all reservations may be honored; reservation will be confirmed on April 11, Wednesday. General tickets will be available at DPAC ticket window at 12 PM on the day of the event.
If you have any question, please reach out to Lin Wang at 574-631-4961 or lin.wang@nd.edu.
Dear College of Engineering Faculty and Staff,
I write to you today to announce that I will be stepping down as Dean of the College of Engineering effective June 30, 2019. It has been my privilege and joy to serve the College over the last 10 years. Notre Dame is an extraordinary place and a unique experiment in higher education, and I have been blessed to participate in that experiment and in the remarkable growth of the College of Engineering over the last decade. You, the faculty and staff, along with our students, have made that all possible. All aspects of the College have seen impressive growth over those years: student enrollments, faculty headcount, degree production at all levels, research expenditures, national awards and so on. You have made that possible and it has been a great experience for me to participate in that.
Provost Burish has asked if I could help with the transition to a new Dean of Engineering and I am pleased to be able to help in any ways that I can. The new Dean will enjoy a remarkable collection of colleagues, an unsurpassed cohort of students, and an energetic and enthusiastic staff. I look forward in the future to hearing of the impressive accomplishments of you in all areas of activity: teaching, research, service, community engagement, commercialization, and other impactful ways of being a “force for good” in the world. Please know that you will all be in my very best thoughts and prayers and thank you for making my time as Dean so enjoyable.
Sincerely,
Peter
Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Lindahl Chase and Conor Montijo have each been promoted to Associate Director, Sorin Society.
Lindahl has been a member of the Annual Giving Team since 2013, first as Marketing Specialist and, since 2015, as Assistant Director of the Notre Dame Fund. She will continue to manage the Notre Dame Fund while taking on new duties within Sorin.
Conor joined Annual Giving from Athletics last July and has swiftly “changed the game” in his role as Marketing Project Specialist. He will fully transition into his new role after Notre Dame Day. Ashley Gerard will be working on hiring Conor’s replacement for his current role in the coming weeks.
More details regarding Lindahl’s and Conor’s duties within Sorin will be forthcoming. For now, please join me in congratulating Lindahl and Conor and thanking them for their continued service to Notre Dame and the Development team!
Brian Diss
The Prospect Management team is excited to welcome Kevin McMannis as its newest member! Kevin joins us as the Prospect Research Analyst and will assist the team by providing strategic insights into current prospects and potential future benefactors. In this role, Kevin will also help the Prospect Management team track key business and fundraising trends, and provide timely updates to our front line fundraisers to leverage new opportunities.
Kevin graduated from Notre Dame in 2015 with a B.S. in Science-Business, and earned his Masters in Management from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business in 2016. Kevin previously worked as a student intern with the Alumni Association, and most recently served as a Senior Operations Specialist with Cardinal Health in Baltimore.
Please join me in welcoming Kevin to the Development family!
Best,
Ian Montijo
Dear Colleagues,
We are proud to share with you that Ann Amico Moran has accepted an exciting offer to join Gibson Insurance as Director of Human Resources. While this is a tremendous loss for University Relations and the University of Notre Dame, what an amazing opportunity for Ann! We know you will join us in wishing her well during this next phase of his career and thanking her for her many contributions to Our Lady’s University.
Since 2010, Ann has contributed her talents to both the Career Center and University Relations, raising the level of achievement within both teams. She is an exemplary teammate in all facets of her life which many of you have experienced first-hand in her role as a recruiter. Equally impressive with Ann is her commitment and work ethic in the active role she plays in working with organizations that make such a positive difference in our community.
We have begun discussions on filling this important role on our team, and we will provide you with an update in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Ann will begin transitioning her work with you and trying to close out as many of the open action items as she can before her last day with us on April 12. Please join us in congratulating Ann on her new position and thanking her for her many contributions to our teams.
Matthew Blazejewski and Brad Goff
University Relations Staff
It is that time of year when we focus on the preparation of the budget for next fiscal year. The annual operating budget process includes proposed salary increases that are effective July 1, 2018, and the non-salary budgets. Please note that managers are receiving a separate memo that includes details on University guidelines, how to access specific charts, etc. This communication is intended to highlight the budget process and timeline internal to University Relations (UR) and to ensure you are familiar with the process and key contacts.
The Budget Team
Fiscal 2019 Budget Process and Deadlines
Merit recommendations are provided by managers based on employee performance during fiscal 2018. These recommendations are reviewed by the appropriate Associate Vice President and ultimately approved by Lou Nanni. Human Resources and the Office of Budget & Planning audit these recommendations to ensure consistent application of University guidelines.
There are no incremental increases for non-salary budgets this year. If necessary, members of the budget team will work with your unit to re-allocate funds within the org to better align the budget plan with the spend activity.
Please note the following deadlines:
Should you have any questions regarding the performance review process or the budget process, please let us know.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Regional Development has an open position for a Senior Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran
The University of Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley invite you to celebrate the women’s basketball team as they begin their journey through the NCAA tournament. We will be hosting a pre-game party for all Notre Dame fans at Taphouse on the Edge on Friday, March 16th, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Touted one of four #1 seeds, our Lady Irish take on Cal State Northridge with a 5:00 p.m. tip-off at the Purcell Pavillion. Complimentary appetizers will be served during the event.
We will be hosting this event again on Sunday, March 18th, if the women’s team advances. It will again be held at Taphouse on the Edge, with the time TBD.
Please contact Sharon Rankert (srankert@nd.edu or 574-807-5373) with any questions.
Taphouse on the Edge is located at 1803 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, IN 46637.
– Sharon Rankert
As our team continues to grow, we need to be more efficient and effective in how we use our limited storage space. The Eddy Street Offices will be having a week (plus a few days) to “Spring Clean” and purge unwanted items from our work areas. A future date will be planned for our Grace Hall offices.
A few notes:
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your assistance as we Spring Clean our shared office space.
Carolyn Hardman
Please join me in welcoming Darius Walker as our newest fundraiser in the West Region. He will be serving benefactors in the Los Angeles area, and his first day with our Development family will be on Monday, March 12. Darius is a 2009 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in Marketing, a three-time Monogram winner, and Captain on the football team. He currently ranks fourth all-time in career rushing yards at Notre Dame. Darius will be living in Los Angeles with his wife, Margaret. They’re expecting their first child in July. Margaret, a 2004 grad of Notre Dame, currently works in entertainment marketing at NBC.
Darius has spent the last four years in private wealth management at Morgan Stanley. He also worked as a TV sports announcer covering college football and basketball for a variety of networks including Fox Sports, ESPN, and Facebook. Prior to broadcasting, Darius played four years in the NFL as a running back with the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos before retiring in 2011. In his spare time, Darius enjoys staying fit and preparing his house for a new baby boy.
I am thrilled to have Darius join the University Development team.
Stu Fortener
Donor Services has an open position for a Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Stacy Koebel.
Donor Services has an open position for a Financial Analyst . If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Stacy Koebel.
| Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht |
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The Development Associate role is now posted. We encourage any interested colleagues to visit jobs.nd.edu to apply and/or contact Ann Amico Moran or Micki Kidder. The posting will be available for five days.
Friends and Colleagues,
Confession is good for the Soul. A year ago when word began to spread that we would be looking at an evolving workspace as to accommodate 50+ new employees, I was pessimistic. I enjoy my office and the ability to return from nomadic life on the road to my own space. So when asked to serve on the Work Environment Committee, I made up my mind that I would fight for the status quo.
Three weeks ago, the committee traveled to Grand Rapids to visit Steelcase, Notre Dame’s office space partner. I was able to experience an open concept environment with dozens of work spaces to choose from – both shared and private. Neat as the physical spaces were, what changed my mind about the open work concept was the energy and collaboration of the office. Their office was full of light, joy and sense of shared purpose. It felt like the new Duncan Student Center. Can I envision our sacred work magnified through a space like this? Yes. Is this a magic bullet for collaboration? No. That is our responsibility, but a reimagining of our space will certainly play an important role.
I humbly ask, on behalf of the entire committee, to please take a look at this virtual tour (click on the # and “p”) of what our work space could be like. Furthermore, ask us questions and engage us in dialogue. As a team we are meeting again this week and are grateful for the opportunity to bring to the larger team all of your suggestions and concerns. We will continue to update you in the coming weeks and months as we navigate a transformation in our work space. And if you need to remember how fun and joyful of a team we have, just ask Darrell.
Gratefully,
Aaron
The Integrated Work Environment Committee
Aaron Wall
Amy Schell
Conor Montijo
Dan Santucci
Eileen Murdock
Laura Midkiff
Lin Wang
Lynn Hubert
Nathan Utz
Scott Jessup
TJ Pillari
Marty Harshman – Co-Sponsor
Brad Goff – Co-Sponsor
— Aaron Wall
Dear colleagues:
I am excited to share that Julia Ongetich has been promoted from an assistant director to a program director in the Donor Communications, Recognition & Stewardship unit. Julia has demonstrated great leadership, creativity, and dedication in her work in stewardship, enhancing the experience for University benefactors at every level. As just one example, she was responsible for the very creative new Stewardship Calendar, which has received many accolades. Please join me in congratulating Julia, and note that she will be returning from maternity leave on Friday, March 30. She and baby Nile are doing very well.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
Please join us in congratulating Lauren Brown as she joins the Special Events & Stewardship team in the role of Assistant Director, Special Events & Stewardship. As a member of the Executive Events team, Lauren will work on significant university events such as dedications and groundbreakings; Advisory Council events; and a variety of community and events in collaboration with the President’s Office, including Commencement. Lauren will also manage those student workers working with the Special Events team. Lauren will report to Cristi Ganyard in this role.
Lauren began working at the university in the winter of 2015. She began her Notre Dame career working as an administrative assistant in regional development with Scott Jessup. Lauren began working as the Development Associate in partnership with Micki Kidder in June of 2016. In this role, Lauren’s commitment to the mission, unparalleled work ethic, and giving demeanor have provided tremendous value and impact to our team.
Lauren enjoys the opportunity to engage with the Notre Dame community, using her skills and talents to help draw Notre Dame alumni, parents, and friends closer to Our Lady’s University. Lauren is excited to continue her passion for maintaining and strengthening benefactor relationships through her involvement in Special Events & Stewardship.
Prior to her time with Notre Dame, Lauren’s efforts were focused on community service and volunteerism. Lauren served with AmeriCorps and various nonprofit affiliates for 4 years providing community services to underserved populations throughout our nation. Lauren is focused on a lifetime of learning and will graduate in December of 2018 with her MBA from Indiana University South Bend.
Lauren is a proud South Bend native and is very happy to serve her hometown community through the mission driven work of the University of Notre Dame.
Lauren’s first day with the Special Events & Stewardship team will be Monday, March 19. Congratulations to Lauren as she embraces this exciting new career opportunity!
In Notre Dame,
Micki Kidder and Cristi Ganyard
After much prayer and career discernment, Lauren Fox will be transitioning to a new role at the University on Monday, March 5. As the Program Director for Notre Dame Leadership Initiatives, she will work closely with Tom Schreier and the leadership of specific initiatives and programs to develop and transform leaders from graduate students to accomplished professionals. Specific initiatives and programs that Lauren will support are the Inspired Leadership Initiative, the Kellogg Global Leadership Program and similar, complementary programs such as the proposed CEO Summit.
Annual Giving has an open position for a Sorin Society, Associate Director If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Brian Diss.
Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht
Laura Snell
Annual Giving has an open position for a Annual Giving Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Ryan Brennan.
Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht
Congratulations to Jess and Mike Witous! Michael John Paul Witous was born Sunday, February 18th at 7:57 am, 6.2lbs and 18.2 inches. Baby, mom, dad are doing well adjusting to this new life. Dog, Bruce, will too, once he realizes there’s a new Sheriff in town. His first lullaby was the ND Fight song – a true Irish fan in the making. They appreciate all the well wishes they’ve received and look forward to introducing Michael to the UR family!
Regional Development has an open position for a Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Laura Midkiff.
Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht
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Dear Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce our newest East Team member, Sean Sharpe. Beginning February 26, Sean will serve benefactors in the NYC market, based here on campus.
Sean is a 1998 Notre Dame graduate with a degree in Accounting. While at ND, he was a Dillon Hall resident and 3 year Bengal Bout participant.
Sean was born and raised just outside Philadelphia, and has family there. He’s still pretty excited about the Eagles! Before joining us, Sean spent 11 years at UnderArmour in sales and marketing for the running shoe division. Before UnderArmour, Sean was at Mizuno and Fila. He is coming to South Bend from the Baltimore, MD area. Sean and wife Aimee have three children: 10 year old twins Lyla and Sophie, and 8 year old Samuel.
Look out, Notre Dame runners! Sean is an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. He has completed 5 marathons, finishing in top 1% in all (Atlanta, Chicago, Anchorage, Philadelphia, New York). He won the Baltimore half marathon in 2010. When he is not running, Sean enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.
Please join me in welcoming Sean and his family to Notre Dame Development and South Bend!
My very best,
Anne Griffith
Please join me in welcoming Bill Ribera as our newest fundraiser in the West Region. Bill will be serving benefactors in Northern California, and his first day with our Development family will be on February 26. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in Government, and a two time Monogram winner on the Track and Field team. A native Californian, Bill will be moving to South Bend with his wife, Sherri. Bill and Sherri are now officially ’empty nesters’ after raising four children; Jaimie, a teacher and coach in Utah, Danielle, a 2011 grad of ND and currently an attorney in the Bay Area, Nick, a junior Computer Science major at ND, and Grace, a freshman at Purdue.
Bill has spent the last 30 years in various sales roles in Silicon Valley including stops at IBM, EMC, Oracle and Veritas. Bill has spent the last ten years as Worldwide Sales VP at a couple startups and looks forward to joining the team at Notre Dame. After coaching a variety of youth sports over the years, Bill now spends his spare time hiking, running (more like a fast walk) and enjoying food and wine with Sherri.
I am excited to have Bill join the University Relations team.
Stu Fortener
Effective today, the Corby Young Alumni will no longer be recognized as a group within the Sorin Society. All Corby Young Alumni will be recognized as Sorin Green, and we are excited to introduce the new giving levels below for our young alumni.
Sorin Green Membership Levels for Notre Dame Young Alumni
This decision was made in response to feedback from young alumni. We feel strongly that the sacrifice and commitment shown by recent grads should be recognized within the greater Sorin Society. This change will also make Society recognition more feasible for recent graduates, and the giving increases more gradual during the first 11 years after graduation.
If you have donors who are members of the Corby Young Alumni, they do not need to take any action in response to this change. Their subsequent renewals and communications from the Annual Giving team will reflect these new changes. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lindahl Chase at lindahl.chase@nd.edu or 574-631-7241.
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Please join us for the 2018 Scott Malpass Endowment Update Teleconference on February 20 at 11:00 AM EST. This private, invite only event for Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust donors and beneficiaries will include Scott’s remarks on the Notre Dame Endowment followed by a Question & Answer session.
Conference rooms have been reserved in Grace Hall 1100 and the Hesburgh Room at Eddy Street for your convenience. If you plan to join remotely, please contact Laura Snell for dial-in instructions.
Laura Snell
It is with both gratitude and sadness that I announce Maddie Laidig’s resignation from the Special Events & Stewardship team. After much self-reflection and prayer, Maddie has made the decision to leave the University to pursue other interests to which she feels called at this time in her life.
As Assistant Director within the Executive Events team, Maddie has been a valued member of Special Events & Stewardship for the past two years, contributing to a variety of events and initiatives including the Wall Street events, Campaign events, the Advisory Council program, Dedications, Commencement, the President’s Circle, and various other development and University events. A shining example of Maddie’s excellent work was in the Notre Dame Trail Museum that she beautifully designed and executed last fall. Maddie was also instrumental to the success of our many 2017 dedications.
With gratitude, please join me in thanking Maddie for her contributions to our team and wishing her all the best as she pursues her next chapter. Maddie’s final day in the office will be Friday, Feb. 23rd. Information on the posting for this position will be forthcoming.
Cristi Ganyard
Dear colleagues:
If gratitude is your calling, there may be a role for you within the Special Events & Stewardship team! We currently have five open positions as follows:
Dear colleagues:
After 7.5 years serving as a core member of the Special Events and Stewardship team, Beth Ferlic has accepted the position of Care Consultant in the Division of Student Affairs where she will support and facilitate care for students in need. In her new role, she will serve on the Leadership Team for the Health and Wellness Unit, the CARE Team, and serve as a consultant for the deans and faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. This role will enable her to apply her experience and therapeutic skills as she completes her Master’s degree in counseling.
In her time as a member of the SE&S team, Beth brought tremendous passion, creativity, and joy to her work and colleagues. Under her leadership, the Communications, Recognition, and Stewardship pod had milestone accomplishments, including executing an unprecedented volume of recognition and reporting for capital benefactors, launching the inaugural stewardship calendar, and creating highly personalized touches for the University’s principal benefactors. From impact communications to event planning to gift giving, her work with principal benefactors and fundraisers has helped to propel Notre Dame’s top donors through the philanthropic giving cycle, encouraging continued giving and broadened engagement. Her service and leadership on the ND Voice committee is characteristic of her commitment to enhancing the well-being of others and workplace culture, as well as to advancing the University’s overall mission.
Beth’s last day will be February 16. Please join me in congratulating her on this next step in her new career!
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
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Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Athletic Events and Stewardship, Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Karen Sunshine.
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Karen Sunshine |
Annual Giving has an open position for a Development, Associate Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Ryan Brennan.
Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht
RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Athletics Advancement has an open position for a Regional Program Director, Athletics Advancement If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Sara Liebscher.
Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht
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Please join me in thanking Craig Horvath for his seven years of service to Notre Dame and her benefactors as a valued member of our Development team. Craig has faithfully and enthusiastically help advance the sacred mission of Our Lady’s University (his beloved Alma Mater) through his efforts. Craig is resigning his position with ND effective February 1st to spend more time with his family. We wish Craig continued success in his future endeavors.
Sara Liebscher
Car keys were found in the Grace Hall Smart Car. Please contact Sara Wolfson if you are missing keys 9655
Sara Wolfson
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Colleagues,
I’m happy to introduce Shannon Longo as our new Events & Materials Coordinator on the Donor Experience Team. Shannon was critical to our efforts on behalf of benefactors during the second half of the football season, our busy year-end renewal period, and the subsequent January acknowledgment and audit process. We are thrilled to have her join the team full-time starting February 5. She will be your new go-to partner for Giving Society event registration, working closely with Sean Boudreau of Special Events & Stewardship.
Shannon and her husband Paul recently celebrated 25 years of marriage and are the proud parents of two college-aged children. In her free time, Shannon is a Crossfit enthusiast who can often be found on the water wake surfing and fishing.
Please join me in welcoming Shannon!
Warm regards,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
Dear Team,
I am thrilled to announce that Lea Barthuly will be joining the Alumni Association as the Alumni Education & Professional Programs Coordinator, starting Monday, Jan. 29. Lea may be a familiar face to most of you, as she has worked in the Eck Visitors Center since October 2017.
Lea will work most closely with me on Alumni Education programs and Sharon in support of Career/Professional programs, and she brings project management, technical, and interpersonal skills to the position. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Lea most recently served as a client support representative for a technology company in Jacksonville, FL. As a lifelong learner, she has two masters degrees and has lived and traveled around the world — growing up in Germany and studying and teaching English to high school students in China.
Lea recently moved to the South Bend area with her husband, Josh, who is a grad student in Notre Dame’s Philosophy department.
Please join me in welcoming Lea to the team!
Starting in January of 2018, the Rockne Heritage Fund will be renamed the Rockne Athletics Fund. This change reflects the broader impact of the Fund, providing critical resources and opportunities to all Notre Dame student-athletes.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Thank you so much!
Kim Borza
Director, Rockne Athletics Fund
Warmly,
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Tickets to the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon are available. The luncheon will be held Monday, January 22, 2018 in the Joyce Center on campus, starting at 11:30 am. Keynote speakers this year include former student body president, Corey Robinson, and his father, former NBA star and philanthropist, David Robinson, who will together share insights into and motivations for service. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, contact Vicki Reeder (ext. 7164).
Vicki Reeder
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Drew Buscareno ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT O: 574-631-9969 M: 574-286-0632 W: giving.nd.edu University of Notre Dame |
Hi everyone-
Tomorrow, January 16th from 1pm – 2pm the Rockne Athletics Fund is hosting our January Coach’s Chat with Jim McLaughlin (Women’s Volleyball) and Bobby Clark (Former Men’s Soccer). If you are available, please use the below audience dial in number to join the conversation!
For all of you Irish Volleyball and Soccer fans out there – please feel free to ask a question or two! Thanks so much for your support!
Audience Dial-In
Phone Number: 877-295-7727
Thank you!
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Foundations Relations has an open position for a Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Michelle Joyce.
Thank you!
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Dear NDAA team,
Nancy informed me in recent weeks that the hour has arrived for a little more “Nancy time”….more time for daughters and grandchildren, more Ben (of course!), more travel, and more relaxation.
Nancy will retire from the association March 31 to begin the next chapter of her life. She has been with us for almost 19 years in various capacities, including working with the Travel program, Reunion, and Marketing Communications.
In Marcom, we will miss her ability to juggle all of the needs of the team—from class notes to condolence letters, print production to promotional items, financial management to content management, and lots of scheduling and organizing. By keeping it all together, Nancy kept us all together.
While Nancy has many outstanding professional qualities, there are some that are more informally assigned to her. To many of us, Nancy is our work mom and counselor—helping us navigate relationships and household crises. I think she has at least a couple “couples” she can claim as accomplishments.
We will all miss Nancy’s genuine caring—for her work and the people surrounding her. Please join me in congratulating Nancy on a stellar career with the NDAA and thank her for her service all these years!
Join us for this fun, interactive workshop to help you be ready to handle the unexpected throughout our day.
To participate, you must register through Endeavor. Click the magnifying glass on the Endeavor home page, then click the “Find an Activity” box. Type “Thrive” in the search bar. Thinking on Your Feet should be the first result.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Regional Development has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Laura Midkiff.
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Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Brian Benedict to the annual giving team as an Associate Director, Development.
In this role as a fundraiser within annual giving, Brian will work with benefactors in targeted areas to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts to the University that increase unrestricted and giving society revenues.
Brian Joins development from the Legends sales team within Notre Dame Athletics. For the past two and a half years, Brian has worked with many benefactors selling premium seats for the Campus Crossroads Project. He has consistently been a top performer on the Legends staff. Prior to Notre Dame, Brian worked in Major League Baseball as an account executive for the Tampa Bay Rays. Brian is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame and is still very active in the community as a Bengal Bouts coach and broadcaster for Notre Dame men’s lacrosse games.
Brian’s first day will be Monday, January 15. Please join me in welcoming Brian to the team!
Alex Romagnolo
Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Leigh Ann Jacobson will be leaving Notre Dame to accept a new role as Director, Foundation of Saint Joseph Hospital System. Her last day will be Thursday, January 18th.
Please join me in thanking Leigh Ann for her years of work both serving as the director of the Parents Program and associate director for development. Over the past year and a half, Leigh Ann has grown parent engagement and philanthropy while also driving significant growth in unrestricted and giving society revenue.
Please join me in wishing Leigh Ann much success in her new role.
Thank you,
Alex Romagnolo
My best,
Katherine
Prospect Management has an open position for a Prospect Management Consultant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran, Mark Dumich or Cindy Karpovs.
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Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of Patrick Kaiser’s retirement at the end of this calendar year.
Patrick has been a valued contributor to Development since he returned home to Notre Dame in 2012. He has worked in Annual Giving, Major Gifts and most recently as a part of our East Region as a Director of Development. Along the way, he has shared his deep knowledge of the sales process as it relates to our work. Patrick has “carried a bag” for over 40 years, and it is now time for this veteran to pursue other interests.
Please join me in wishing Patrick all the best in this next chapter. While we will miss him on a daily basis – his clever puns, his always-sharpened pencil, his Notre Dame stories – Patrick is staying local so we’ll see him around town. Thank you, Patrick, for your service to Our Lady’s University!
In Notre Dame,
Anne Griffith
Dear Colleagues,
Please note the following changes within the Prospect Management team:
During his three years working in Development, Mark has shown a stellar work ethic, desire for continuous improvement, and commitment to his fellow colleagues. He attacks problems with an analytical mindset and strategic focus. I look forward to working with Mark in elevating the strategic impact of Prospect Management and Strategic Analytics through this new role. Please join me in congratulating him as he embarks on the next phase of his career in serving our Lady’s mission.
Please look for the Prospect Management Consultant position to be posted in the near future. Please let Cindy or Ann know if you or someone you know is interested in the position. Please note, Gerek Meinhardt will serve as the interim Prospect Management liaison to the West Region and Global Advancement until Kierstin’s replacement is identified.
All my best,
Brad
Dear Colleagues,
The following gift planning marketing materials are now available on Box as well and printed copies in the Gift Planning area.
– 2017 Endowment Pool Investment Performance
– Bequest Brochure
– CGA Brochure
– CRT Brochure
– DAF Brochure
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these materials.
Laura Snell
Dear Team:
I am excited to announce that Dr. Michelle Joyce has accepted the position of Senior Director of Foundation Relations effective January 10, 2018. As a member of our Foundation Relations team since 2016, Michelle has demonstrated outstanding leadership in engaging faculty and university leadership in securing foundation grants and expanding important foundation relationships. Combined with her 12+ years as a faculty member in Notre Dame’s College of Science, Michelle has a unique understanding of the academy and working with faculty. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Notre Dame in 1999 followed by a PhD in 2003 from Duke University. Michelle is an excellent fundraiser, trusted colleague and passionate about advancing Notre Dame’s research to be a force for good in the world. Please join me in congratulating Michelle as she takes on this leadership role for Our Lady’s University.
Best, Drew
Thank you
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Colleagues,
Welcome Sarah Ford
The Regional Development Administrative team has truly appreciated all the assistance provided to us during the football season by our spectacular temporary employee, Sarah Ford! I am delighted to announce that Sarah has accepted a full-time position on our team beginning, Monday, December 11th. Sarah will be supporting Debbie Loughran and David Balkin.
Sarah’s mother has worked at Notre Dame for many years, thus Sarah has always felt at home at Notre Dame. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Sarah enjoys boating, working out, and hanging with her dog, Noel (a Christmas gift several years ago).
Please join me in congratulating Sarah on her full-time position!
-Laura Midkiff
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to announce the following changes within the Prospect Management team:
Please join me in congratulating Cindy on her new role and welcoming Ben and Ian to our Development family.
All my best,
Brad
University Relations has an open position for a Senior Director, Foundations Relations. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Drew Buscareno. Please note a preferred candidate has been identified.
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Colleagues,
Dan Allen ’07, ’11 M.Div.
Dear University Relations colleagues,
Advent can be a challenging season for many of us with all of the demands on our time. Again this year, the Notre Dame Alumni Association is reaching out to the entire Notre Dame family to provide a resource to quiet our hearts and still our minds as we prepare the way for the Lord on Christmas.
Each day throughout the season, we will release a new Advent video featuring a short reflection from a chapel on campus. Our alumni and friends will be greeted by a different Notre Dame student, who will introduce a verse from Scripture or an Advent theme to help us center our thoughts. We will then have a few quiet moments for our own reflection and prayer in these sacred spaces.
There are several ways for you and our alumni and friends to receive the daily reflection:
Subscribe to FaithND’s Daily Gospel Reflection email
Get a daily reminder by texting Advent to 51555
Visit the website chapelsof.nd.edu, which will be updated daily
How can you help?
Re-share our social media launch messages (now through early next week) so we reach as many members of the ND family as possible
Share on your social channels daily when a hall or student narrator of interest to you is profiled
If you are over by the Eck Visitors Center before Christmas, please stop by our offices after Dec. 6 and pick up an 18 x 28 inch, limited-edition Chapels of Notre Dame poster. The poster design includes photo tiles representing each of the residence hall chapels on the Notre Dame campus, plus the Log Chapel and the Lady Chapel in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
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Regional Development has an open position for an Administrative Assistant . If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Laura Midkiff. Please note a preferred candidate has been identified.
Natella Micola
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The Gratitude trees are up and ready to be decorated. Please write a short message of gratitude or holiday cheer on an ornament and hang it to our “Gratitude” trees as we celebrate the Christmas season with each other and our Notre Dame family.
At Grace Hall, the tree is located inside 11 South and ornaments and pens are available from Sara Wolfson.
At Eddy Street, the tree is located in the cafe and ornaments and pens are available from Vicki Reeder at the front desk.
Open Position: Donor Experience, Associate
Annual Giving has an open position for a Donor Experience, Associate. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Jonathan Retartha.
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Dear Colleagues:
I am happy to announce that Angel Hess will be joining the Athletics Advancement team as an Administrative Assistant following the Christmas holidays. She will support our three regional fundraisers, while also assisting with events, acknowledgments, and reporting.
Angel has been a critical member of Annual Giving since 2012, serving as Lead Coordinator of the Donor Experience Team the past couple years. In that time, she has gained the trust and friendship of colleagues across the division, as well as countless Giving Society members who have come to know her on a first name basis. While she will be missed in Annual Giving, we are happy that her spirit and abilities will continue to be a part of the UR team.
Annual Giving has posted a new Donor Experience Associate position. If you have any questions, or are interested in exploring this role, please contact Ann Moran or Jonathan Retartha.
Please join Jonathan and me in congratulating Angel!
Sara Liebscher
March for Life
Washington, D.C.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Join students, faculty, staff and alumni for a joyful and loving public witness to the dignity of all human life!
Travel Reimbursements
The Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture is offering travel reimbursements (up to $500) for Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, and Holy Cross faculty, staff and graduate students. Submit your request before January 5th to CEC Culture of Life Program Manager Petra Farrell at petrafarrell@nd.edu to secure your funding.
Lodging
For your convenience, the Center for Ethics and Culture has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown (815 14th St. NW) located within walking distance of the March for Life. To reserve a room, please click here or call 202-783-7800 and reference the group code “NDM4L”. Please note: rooms must be booked before Monday, December 11, 2017.
A reception for Notre Dame staff, faculty, graduate students, alumni and friends will follow the March on Friday evening. Please click here for additional details and registration information.
Bill Kempf
I am pleased to announce Sean Boudreau, a new Program Director in Cultivation Events. Sean’s core responsibilities will be working with the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team on stewardship strategies, events and experiences. These giving society events include fall football-related activities as well as events on and off campus throughout the year. Highlights will include Notre Dame Day and the traveling Sorin: A Notre Dame Story.
A native of South Bend, Indiana, Sean joins the Notre Dame team after seven years as the marketing specialist at Tire Rack. Prior to his time at Tire Rack, he spent five years working for agencies in Chicago and Milwaukee developing, managing and executing events for clients such as General Mills and Bank of America. When not in the office, you can find him on the trails for a long run, or on the fairways enjoying a round of golf.
Sean earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Texas Tech University. He and his wife Angela are the proud parents of their son, Finnley.
Karen Sunshine
Please join me in Congratulating Jesse and Erin Meyer, proud parents of a baby boy. Brady Patrick Meyer was born on November 21.
Congratulations to the family!
Stu
Annual Giving has an open position for an Associate Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Alex Romagnolo. Please note a preferred candidate has been identified.
Thank you,
Natella
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to share the following announcement with you.
Riley Koval has accepted the position of Director of Regional Development in South Region, primarily working with donors in the Denver and Arizona areas. He will assume his new responsibilities on January 1. For the past year and a half Riley has been an integral part of the Annual Giving team, developing strong relationships with members of the Notre Dame family and driving significant growth across giving societies.
While we are sad to see Riley go, we know that he will continue to broaden his impact on the University in this new role.
Please join us in congratulating Riley!
Thanks,
Alex Romagnolo and Marty Harshman
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I am delighted to announce that Teresa Querciagrossa will join our team on Monday, November 13th. Teresa will be supporting Eileen Murdock, Jeff Fersch, and Megan Macri in our Chicago office. Teresa is a Holy Cross College graduate and served as the Basilica’s Asst. Sacristan following college. She comes to us after a two year stint in New York, where she worked in Stewardship and Special Events at NYU School of Law.
Teresa enjoys weight-lifting, climbing and back-packing, cooking and baking, and traveling. She hails from Southern California and her claim to fame is the fact that she knows New York City “better than anyone.” While living in NYC, she would intentionally “lose” herself in the city, just so she could figure out where she was, and thus she learned all about the Big Apple by using that creative method.
Please join me in welcoming Teresa to the Regional Development administrative team!
-Laura Midkiff
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Lead Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Katherine Lane.
Thank you
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The Career Development Office at the Law School is hosting Puppy Therapy Day Thursday, December 7th from 1-5pm in the Commons at the Law School. If you have a puppy you’d like to bring over to get some serious love and attention from our very stressed out law students please contact Heidi Baguer at hbaguer@nd.edu or call her at 574-631-7542. The students are already looking forward to this day!
Thanks!
Chris Baguer
NDAA has an open position for a Learning and Professional Programs Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran, Mandy Kinnucan or Sharon Keane.
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Colleagues-
Please welcome our current cohort of University Relations interns listed below.
We are currently planning for spring and summer intern positions.
To join recruiting efforts, share this student application with potential candidates.
To request an intern to be placed on your team, complete this project proposal form.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
Please join me in extending condolences to Krys Montague and her family on the passing of her mother, Josephine Sieroslawski. Josephine passed away early Saturday morning, November 4th, surrounded by her loving family. Our Krys was a deeply devoted daughter. She often shared heart-warming and sometimes humorous stories about her mom’s antics and can-do spirit. The Regional Development Administrative team came to know Krys’ mom during these last years and was privileged to provide Krys love and support, especially during these last few months. As Krys said, late on Saturday morning, her “mother is now dancing the polka in heaven.”
Please see the link below for wake and funeral arrangements.
-Laura Midkiff
Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence has an open position for a Business Intelligence Professional. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Paul Miller.
Thank you
Natella
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The university is transitioning to a contactless identification card system, called Irish1Card. If your card looks like the sample below, you will need to have your card replaced.
The card services team will be in the Hesburgh Conference Room at Eddy Street Commons on Monday, November 6 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Tuesday, November 7 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to assist with the replacement of your existing card.
To receive a new Irish1Card you will need to bring your current ID card with you and be prepared to have a replacement photo taken. Please note, spouses will also need to transition to the new Irish1Card. Spouses are welcome to come to the Eddy Street card replacement sessions. If a spouse’s card is expired, they will first need to go to the Human Resources office to have it reactivated.
If you or a spouse are unable to make it to the card replacement sessions at Eddy Street, or if you are located in other buildings across campus, you can get your Irish1Card directly from the Card Services office located at 423 Grace Hall. The card services office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please note, all monetary balances, door access, and other card privileges will remain the same on the new card.
Due to “Roz” getting her paperwork messed up and not having it in to the Halloween Committee on time, we neglected to include Gift Planning as being part of the winners in the Development Halloween Party for their spectacular display of Monsters, Inc.
until 5:00pm ET this Thursday. No registrations will be accepted on Friday. Saturday walk-up requests are subject to availability.
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Jonathan Retartha ’07, ’11 MBA |
Dear UR Team:
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Brandon Tabor DESIGN DIRECTOR, STORYTELLING AND ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
Dan Allen ’07, ’11 M.Div.
AnBryce will host its biennial Forum, Navigating the Margins: Diversity, Inclusion and Access at the University of the 21st Century, from November 6-8, 2017 in McKenna Hall. Topics of the forum are of varied focus surrounding academic, social, financial, and monetary experiences of University life. Students, faculty, and administrators from Notre Dame, Princeton, Stanford, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest and NYU, as well as several local Universities will engage in important conversations. For information about the timing and locations of panels, please visit the AnBryce website at http://anbryce.nd.edu/forum.
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Stacy L. Koebel-Harder, CPA DIRECTOR, DONOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT O: 574-631-5546 W: giving.nd.edu University of Notre Dame |
To All,
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the Halloween Party Tuesday! The decorating creativity was absolutely amazing, and the kids, as well as the adults, had a wonderful time! We are extremely grateful for the entire Development team’s contribution to this event.
Now what you all have been waiting for — the winner of the decorating contest! By a not too large of a margin, the winners of the contest are Principal Gifts/Development Services with their rendition of Monsters, Inc. CONGRATULATIONS!! The prize is a group lunch of your choice.
Once we get the photos back from the photographer, we will download them and you will be free to download and print photos.
Again, thank you. You all are awesome and we are looking forward to next year!
Brigette and Pam
The Halloween Committee
Pamela Mullin
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
O: 574 631 8713
M: 574 440 5629
W: giving.nd.edu
University of Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend
until 5:00pm ET this Thursday. No registrations will be accepted on Friday. Saturday walk-up requests are subject to availability.
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Jonathan Retartha ’07, ’11 MBA MANAGER, DONOR EXPERIENCE, ANNUAL GIVING DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Nick Shelton has joined University Relations as Associate Director of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle. Nick, along with Shelby Carroll and Suzanne DeGuilio, will drive growth of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle by focusing on marketing and communication strategies, creating exceptional donor experience and stewardship opportunities, and working with primary fundraisers to solicit and cultivate gifts.
Nick graduated from Albion College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Management, Mass Communications. After graduation, Nick helped start a custom t-shirt company, where he was the Vice President of Sales. Nick currently works at his family business, Shelton’s Farm Market in Niles, and is the current Mayor of Niles. Nick has had a passion for Notre Dame since he was a little kid and still claims it to be “the most beautiful place on Earth”. We are excited to see how he will help advance our mission.
Please join me in welcoming Nick Shelton.
Best, Drew
I am excited to welcome Paul Miller to the Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence Team as the new Manager of Business Intelligence (BI). Paul joins us October 23, and in this role, Paul will lead the BI team to blend data, business, and technology for reporting, visualizations and analytic solutions. He will work to ensure business intelligence systems are built to meet our information needs and help transform our platforms and solutions to enable data driven insights.
Paul graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2001, and brings ten years of technical experience, most recently working in the OIT on the Business Intelligence team.
We couldn’t be more excited to have him on our team. Please join me in welcoming Paul!
All my best,
Carleen Quinlan
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Ann Moran SR. HR RECRUITING CONSULTANT, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT O: 574-631-1837 M: 574-210-4482 W: giving.nd.edu University of Notre Dame |
Dear Colleagues,
This Saturday, October 21, 2017, the Badin Guild will host a tailgate-style lunch with a cash bar for Badin Guild members. The event will be from noon-2 pm at the McKenna Hall Center Dining Area (lower level). Special guest Ted Beatty, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Keough School of Global Affairs will speak at 1 p.m.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
For more information, please contact Laura Snell.
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Jonathan Retartha ’07, ’11 MBA MANAGER, DONOR EXPERIENCE, ANNUAL GIVING DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
Welcome Miles James Chase!
Mark S. Welch, MBA ’04
Director of Information Technology
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
Friends,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Brian Dean will transition to the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Effective October 23, Brian will begin serving as the Director of Finance and Operations for the McGrath ICL.
For the past 7 years, the Development team has benefited from Brian’s leadership. A servant leader and one dedicated to the mission of Our Lady, Brian has brought inspiration, compassion, and commitment to excellence to those around him. We are grateful for his leadership and friendship.
In this new role, Brian will report to John Cavadini and continue to further the University’s important role within the Church. Please join me in congratulating Brian on his new role, and thanking his for his selfless dedication to Notre Dame.
Best,
Brad
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Director, Donor Communications, Recognition and Stewardship. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Katherine Lane.
Thank you
Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht
RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
O: 574-631-8921
M: 574-514-6108
W: giving.nd.edu
Athletics Advancement has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Sara Liebscher.
Thank you
| Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
I am sorry to share more sad news from Dolly and her family. Her mother passed away yesterday. On the heels of the death of her father in May, this is extra difficult for them as you can imagine. Her solace is that they are now together.
Please keep Dolly and her family in your prayers. We will share information about the arrangements once they are made.
Lou
With mixed emotions, I share with you the news that Sarah Futa has accepted a new role within the University as the Administrative Assistant to Coach Brey. During her nearly four years with our team, Sarah was instrumental in the support of our three Regional Fundraisers and was the administrative lead of our Advisory Council for Student-Athletes.
Please join me in wishing Sarah well in her new position and thank her for her dedication and contribution to our department.
| Brent Henningfeld COORDINATOR, ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT O: 574-631-4491 M: 574-520-3716 W: giving.nd.edu University of Notre Dame |
What: Coach’s Chat with Mike Elko
When: Tuesday, October 10th at 12:15pm EST (duration of one hour)
Guest Coach: Mike Elko, Defensive Coordinator
How to Participate: Answer the call at 12:15pm or use the dial-in number (which will be provided to you in an email later this week)
I am pleased to announce Sarah Lawless has accepted the Program Director, Cultivation Events and Stewardship position (with a focus on Athletic Advancement). Sarah’s primary focus will be partnering with Sara Liebscher and the Athletics Advancement team in addition to supporting Sorin: A Notre Dame Story as it tours throughout the country.
Sarah is a Morristown, New Jersey native and double-domer. Sarah has been working in the collegiate athletics industry for six years. Most recently she was the Director of Football Operations at UCONN under Head Coach Bob Diaco. In this capacity, Sarah directed the strategic and logistical operations of the football program, including budget development and oversight, marketing, events, team travel, community engagement, and relationship management of both campus entities and external stakeholders. Prior to UCONN, she worked for the football team here at Notre Dame for three years – first as the Operations Assistant and then as Coordinator of On-Campus Recruiting. Sarah has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an MNA from the Mendoza College of Business. During her undergraduate years, Sarah was a student manager for both the football and women’s basketball teams and is a Monogram Club member for this service. She has four siblings who all graduated from the University of Notre Dame.
Please join me in giving Sarah a warm welcome.
| Karen Sunshine DIRECTOR, GAME DAY HOSPITALITY, SPECIAL EVENTS AND STEWARDSHIP DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
You are cordially invited to attend a panel discussion celebrating the opening of the Donald R. Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame
What do you expect from the Keough School?
Thursday, October 5, 2017, 4:00 p.m.
Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
University of Notre Dame
Reception following in Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Taylor Rockafellow
COORDINATOR, GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
O: 574-631-5808
This morning, there was an issue with the entry gates for the parking garage. Some people entered the garage through the Exit gate off of Napoleon Street. If you did this, the gate will deny your exit and the end of the day today. You need to go over to the parking office before 5:00 today and have Harrison reset your parking pass.
In the future, please do not enter the garage via an exit gate.
Dynamic Mechanical will be servicing the Eddy Street HVAC systems on Wednesday, October 4th, starting around 7:30 a.m. and finishing up later in the evening. The primary focus will be on the heating elements, filters and duct work to ensure the building is prepared for the winter. You may see them inspecting and/or cleaning the ceiling vents throughout the ESC offices.
Andy Gilmour | KITE Operations Manager
I have several updates to share regarding the Special Events & Stewardship team as follows:
Having recently completed her 16-month term as interim leader of the Special Events & Stewardship team,Mary Fisher will return to the Chicago Development Office as Senior Program Director, Special Events & Stewardship. In this stewardship-focused role, Mary will be charged with leading the team’s efforts to create and execute strategic and impactful stewardship plans for leadership, principal, and transformational donors to the University, working in close collaboration with front-line fundraisers. In addition, Mary will continue to manage the Student Life stewardship program, partnering closely with the University’s Division of Student Affairs, and will resume her role as the stewardship liaison to the Midwest Regional Development team. Please join us in thanking Mary for her dedication and leadership.
Please join me in congratulating Stephanie Mead on her promotion to Program Director, Special Events & Stewardship. Since 2014, Stephanie has played a vital role within the team, expertly managing Development’s hotel room blocks while providing concierge-level service to our Notre Dame benefactors and University guests. Stephanie provides strategy and management of the event budgets, and has recently started administering ticketing for Advisory Council members, Trustees and special events guests during home football weekends in close collaboration with Jill Calderone. Stephanie also leads several events for the team throughout the year, including the UR Summit Celebration and Faculty Dinner. Stephanie’s contributions to the University are significant and we are thrilled to recognize her leadership and service.
We are happy to announce that Beth Ferlic will be taking on a new role within the team as she has returned to graduate school to pursue a Masters in Counseling. In her new role, she will oversee programmatic principal donor stewardship and strategic partnerships with Principal Gifts. She will work closely with principal gift officers to provide intentional and creative stewardship to the University’s top donors. We are grateful for Beth’s leadership and excited that she will continue to serve our benefactors in this capacity. We are posting the role of Director, Donor Communications, Recognition & Stewardship, and welcome any referrals or questions.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
Notre Dame will be hosting a Pep Rally at Eddy Street Commons on Friday, September 29th. The rally is scheduled to take place from 4pm – 7pm. Eddy Street will be closed from Angela to Napoleon from 6am-10pm, Vehicle towing will start at 6am. The Napoleon and Burns Street gates will still be accessible for garage access.
In addition, Angela will be coned off to a single lane. A stage will be set up between O’Rourke’s and the Bookstore. The DBR Group will have fun activities set up for kids, O’Rourke’s will have a Miller Lite truck on the street with an area roped off for 21 and over. Ultra Fab will hold a concert between 4pm -6pm, after which the ND Fighting Irish Football team and staff will take the stage.
Once again, the parking garage will be open and accessible through the Burns and Napoleon entries, regular rates apply.
Colleagues,
We’re excited to announce a new enhancement to Giving Society membership. OnwardND is a new concierge phone service available on home game Saturdays and select evenings to help provide even better assistance with benefactors’ on-campus needs, and connect them with some of our outstanding students. It’s another way to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for our members’ annual commitment to Notre Dame and her sacred mission.
When is OnwardND available?
In addition to the thoughtful, dedicated service our members have come to expect during business hours from our Donor Experience Team, OnwardND’s new concierge service is available:
How do I reach OnwardND?
Our traditional 574-631-5198 phone number remains the one to call, anytime.
How can this enhanced service help me?
During business hours, our Donor Experience Team is still the best option for:
During our new hours, callers will be connected with some of our amazing students, who are trained to be the ultimate ND “insiders”. They can help with a wide variety of requests, including:
If you have additional questions about the service, or good ideas about how we can grow this new initiative, please contact Leah Corachea or any member of the Donor Experience Team.
Warm regards,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
The Green Belt program at Notre Dame has been the main vehicle for delivering process improvement results across campus. Project leaders from campus departments participate in Green Belt training and, with coaching support from the Office of Continuous Improvement and strong project sponsorship, lead teams to deliver improvements to key processes.
The next session of Green Belt training starts October 25th. Please see the attached document for more information about Guidelines for a Green Belt Project and Green Belt Leader Criteria.
If you have a potential Green Belt project, please contact Dean Ernzen to discuss the project charter.
With sympathy, I want to share the sad news regarding the passing of Mary Jane Añón’s mother-in-law, Maria Luisa Regueira. She passed away on Tuesday, September 19 in Montevideo, Uruguay and will be laid to rest in Spain at a later time.
Please join me in keeping Mary Jane and her family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Drew Buscareno
Dear colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Andrea Bullock, who has accepted the position of Assistant Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Media Manager at 1st Source here in South Bend.
Andrea’s unmistakable leadership over the past three years has driven annual records in donor count totals to the University, and resulted in the implementation of innovative fundraising methods, including new mobile technology, point-of-sale giving, and a best-in-class university giving day.
We will miss Andrea’s many contributions to this team, but wish her well as she begins this exciting and well-deserved leadership opportunity with 1st Source.
All the best,
Ryan
Friends,
It is with great enthusiasm to announce that, effective immediately, Gavin McGuire will transition to Program Director, Innovation and Strategies. Reporting directly to me, Gavin will manage a variety of initiatives to further innovation across our team, creating and implementing disruptive fundraising innovations resulting in growth in philanthropic revenue. Moreover, Gavin will lead our team’s wellness initiative and bolstering of culture endeavors, strengthening of workplace experiences for every member of our team.
Gavin will also work closely with me on portfolio management, cultivation, and stewardship efforts. He will partner with many of you on cultivation and creative strategies around IDEA Center priorities, assisting in my role as liaison to Bryan Ritchie’s new team. Finally, Gavin will manage a variety of special projects as they arise.
Since 2013, Gavin’s work ethic, commitment to excellence, and fun personality have been phenomenal assets to our team. Most recently, his work on the Notre Dame Trail was exemplary and created a once in a lifetime experience for many in this family. Gavin’s enthusiasm for the Notre Dame mission and our team is contagious and inspiring.
Please join me in congratulating Gavin on this new opportunity!
My Best,
Micki
Donor Service has an open position for Donor Services Support (Temporary). If you know of any one who may be interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Sue Prister.
thank you
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| Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
Anne Dockery, an administrative assistant in our Chicago office, has accepted a new position with the Poetry Foundation. Having supported a number of Chicago based fundraisers during her three years with our department, she will be joining her new organization on September 25th. Please join me in wishing Anne well and thanking her for her years of dedicated service and support to the Regional Development team.
-Laura Midkiff
Regional Development has an open position for a Administrative Assistant based in Chicago, IL. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Laura Midkiff.
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| Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Amy Schell will transition to the Organizational Effectiveness (OE) team effective immediately to serve as the Senior Director, Financial and Data Management. As a key process owner within the OE team, Amy will have direct oversight over teams responsible for gift and pledge management, biographic data integrity and strategy, finance, and administration. Through this role, Amy will work to implement a new set of innovative, creative, donor-centric and transformative initiatives that elevate the team’s contribution to the overall goals of the department.
Amy has served as an integral leader within the Division during her 11 plus years of service to the University. During her six year tenure on the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team, Amy has provided leadership in the fundraising of unrestricted and recognition society gifts to the University. Amy’s commitment to the mission of Notre Dame, work ethic, and hunger to constantly improve has made an impact on those around her. I look forward to working with Amy in her new role. Please join me in congratulating her as she embarks on the next phase of her career in serving Notre Dame.
While this transition is effective immediately, Amy will no doubt continue to be a source of knowledge for our colleagues on the Annual Giving team. Ryan Brennan will look to post Amy’s former position in the coming days. Please contact Ann Moran or Ryan if you have an interest in discussing the position.
All my best,
Brad
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Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Program Director, Cultivation Events and Stewardship. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Karen Sunshine.
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| Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
Welcome David Balkin and Amy Belke to the team!
Annual Giving has an open position for Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Amy Schell.
Thank you,
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Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht RECRUITING COORDINATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
The Kelly Cares Game Day Chase is this Saturday before the Georgia game. Eddy Street, parts of Angela and Napoleon will be closed starting at 5am Saturday morning for the race. The plan is to have the streets reopened no later than 11am. For staff needing access to the garage during this time frame, the Burns Street entrance will be available. Please click on the Course Map for more detailed information on the streets impacted by the race.
For the game, the SBPD has road closures 1-2 hours before and after the game. Plan on closures in and around 5:30pm-7:30pm & 10:30pm-12:30am.
As a reminder, cars left overnight on Eddy Street will be towed in the morning starting at 5:30am.
Kite Realty will have numerous staff members on site in and around the garage throughout the day. If concerns of any kind arise please contact Andy Gilmour at 574-250-0898
Dear colleagues:
I write to share that Laura O’Sullivan will be announced today as the Chief of Staff to Mayor Pete Buttigieg! We are so proud of Laura, and excited for her new leadership role in the community. We are also most appreciative of her professionalism and creativity demonstrated in her event management roles first in Annual Giving, co-leading the first Notre Dame Day among many accomplishments, and more recently in Athletics Advancement. As we celebrate Laura, we will be posting a revised program director role soon reporting to Karen Sunshine in Cultivation Events & Stewardship. Laura’s last day will be Friday, September 22. Please let Karen know if you have any questions or interest.
Yours in Our Lady,
Katherine
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Katherine Lane SR. DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EVENTS AND STEWARDSHIP DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT |
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Alyssia Coates, Ph.D. DIRECTOR, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT O: 574 631 1519 M: 574-276-2434University of Notre Dame 1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617 |
Dear Colleagues,
This Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Badin Guild will host a tailgate-style lunch with a cash bar for Badin Guild members. The event will be from noon-2 pm at the Jordan Hall of Science Galleria. Special guest Thomas Bear, Ed.D, Senior Director, Enrollment Management will speak at 1 p.m.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
Please note that registration is now closed and we are at capacity for this event. For more information, please contact Laura Snell.
| Laura Snell ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BADIN GUILD, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT O: 574 631 0038 University of Notre Dame |
Today we say good-bye to our dear friend and colleague, Joni Metzger. She is retiring from her position in Donor Services effective September 8. Joni has been a gift processor in Donor Services for twelve years and before that she was with NITA (National Institute for Trial Advocacy) for ten years. During her time with us in DS, we came to rely on her meticulous attention to detail, her thoroughness in every task she was handed, and especially her dry wit and quiet humor. She will be deeply missed, but we wish her well as she and her husband, Jr. head out to new adventures with her sweet grandchildren and her two adorable kittens. Please join of us in Donor Services as we thank her for her hard work and many accomplishments and wish her all the best as she departs the University and settles into the retired life.
Dear Colleagues,
As you have seen, your email signature was changed earlier this week.
Unified and centrally controlled email signatures will ensure that Campaign storytelling is consistent, and that Campaign messaging is highlighted in every email sent.
If you don’t see your signature change or you need to make edits to your information (adding class year, updating title and phone number), please reach out to Lin Wang at 574-631-4961 or lin.wang@nd.edu by the end of next Tuesday, September 5, 2017. We will make all the edits and push the corrected signatures next Wednesday to complete the implementation.
Thanks!
Jim Small
Prospect Management has three open positions for Prospect Management Consultant, Prospect Research Analyst, and Senior Prospect Research Analyst. If you are interested in exploring these positions please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Brad Goff.
Carolyn Lax is a grandma! Please join us in welcoming her first grandchild, Norah Michelle Moore.
Norah was born at 9:23 pm on August 9, 2017. She was 2 weeks early but is a healthy 6 lbs. 9.9 oz., and 19 inches beautiful girl. Her proud parents are Jennifer and Craig Moore.
Grandma Carolyn was very happy to be a part of Norah’s arrival along with her parents.
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to announce the following opportunities and changes within the Organizational Effectiveness team:
If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, please reach out to Ann Moran or me for further details.
All my best,
Brad
Manager, Donor Experience
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
University of Notre Dame
574-631-5340 (direct)
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that Notre Dame is establishing a new Office of Military and Veterans Affairs and Regan Jones has been appointed to lead this effort as Director, effective Sept. 4, 2017.
The decision to create the new office is based on the recommendation of a nine-month study conducted by the University’s Military Affairs Steering Committee that explored ways to make Notre Dame the nation’s best university for service members, veterans, and their family members, as well as a national leader in ROTC training.
As the inaugural director for the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, Regan Jones will report to Vice President and Associate Provost Laura Carlson. In this role, Regan will develop and implement a strategic plan that builds, integrates, and strengthens the many ongoing programs at Notre Dame that serve service members, veterans, ROTC faculty and students, and their families.
Regan’s leadership, military background, and familiarity with Notre Dame’s ROTC programs make him uniquely qualified for this role. His efforts during the past year to improve recognition of Notre Dame’s programs that support service members and veterans are noteworthy. I am confident Regan’s leadership and the structure provided by this new office will enable Notre Dame to become the nation’s leader in this important area.
Please join me in congratulating Regan on his new assignment. We look forward to partnering with him with this exciting new initiative. An external, public announcement regarding the new office and Regan’s appointment is targeted for mid-November.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Jim Morrison
I am pleased to announce that Rick Kohler has accepted the position of applications specialist, reporting to Ashley Gerard. Rick has served Notre Dame since 2003, specializing in online technology. With the addition of marketing automation this fall, Rick will primarily be responsible for assisting in the execution of campaigns through the migration and visualization of data, as well as additional applications.
The Trail Team is in urgent need of four volunteers to work water stations on Saturday morning at Bond Hall. Two volunteers are needed on each side of Bond Hall (right and left) to prepare cups of water so trail participates can grab one on their way to the Mass or picnic. The shift starts at 7:00 a.m and ends at 1:00 p.m.
If you are able to assist, please contact Brenda Harley at 1-5249 or bharley@nd.edu as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Staff at both the Grace Hall and Eddy Street offices have been meeting daily to pray for our pilgrims, producers, and support teams walking and working the Notre Dame Trail. Each day, the Grace Hall team (pictured below) sends their photo and daily prayer to be shared with those on the trail to let them know we are praying for and thinking about them. If you would like to join one of our Trail Prayer Groups, the Eddy St. team meets at 9:00 in the reception area and the Grace Hall team meets on 11 South at 10:00.
Open Position: MyNotreDame Support Coordinator
Alumni Association has an open position for a MyNotre Dame Support Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Mark Welch.
Thank you
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
We regret to announce the pending departure of our dear friend and colleague, Joe Sheehan, whose last day with us will be September 8.
Joe has served the University since November 2013 in roles with Donor Services, Engagement Information, and the Alumni Association (supporting club data migrations). He began his role as myNotreDame Support Coordinator in February 2015.
Joe has been an all around team player, much beloved by our volunteers and staff, alike. He will be greatly missed here at Notre Dame as he begins the next phase of his life and career in New York City.
Please join us in wishing him the best of luck and a warm farewell.
Best,
Mark Welch
Open Position: Manager, Business Intelligence
Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence has an open position for a Business Intelligence Manager. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Carleen Quinlan.
Thank you
Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
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Please join us on for a brief moment of daily prayer in the reception area beginning August 14 at 9:00 AM to support our colleagues, alumni, family, and friends journeying on the pilgrimage.
Prayer Team
Donor Services has an open position for a Gift Analyst. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Jamery Barry.
Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Roz Palusci is a grandma! Please join us in welcoming her first grandchild, Jasper Harris Palusci.
Jasper was born at 12:03 am this morning. He was a little early at 34.3 weeks but he’s a healthy 5 lbs. 4 oz., and obviously incredibly handsome! His parents are Roz’s son John, and his wife Meredith.
Roz and Vince couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the next Palusci generation, and couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the next Palusci generation, and they thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes.
Colleagues,
Invitations were sent today to all incoming first year and transfer parents who were not included in regional event communications, inviting them to a Parents Welcome Reception sponsored by the Sorin Society, Rockne Heritage Fund, and ND Parents.
Friday, August 18, 2017 8:00 – 9:30 PM ET
William and Mary Ann Smith Ballroom
Complimentary desserts, wine, beer, and refreshments will be provided.
For registration questions, please contact the Donor Experience team. For other event questions, please contact Christine Wallace.
Thanks,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
We are grateful for new colleagues!
Dear Team,
I hope this finds you well. I write to share two important personnel updates.
Effective August 1, Jim Morrison will assume a new position, Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Jim will report to Tom Burish in the Provost’s Office and to Greg Dugard on our Development team. Jim will work closely with the Academy and Development to lead, coordinate and implement key multi-disciplinary initiatives and emerging opportunities that support Notre Dame’s mission and strategic goals. Some of these include the new Institute for Real Estate, scientific wellness, military/veterans initiative, and the Inspired Leadership Initiative. Special thanks to Jim for his vision, creativity and leadership of our academic advancement team during the past two years.
I am also pleased to announce that Michael Loungo will be promoted to the position of Sr. Director for Academic and Global Advancement, reporting to Drew Buscareno. Since joining our team in 2013, Michael has been a great leader in pioneering our global advancement team and the growth of Notre Dame International, forming key relationships and significantly increasing our international fundraising efforts as we prepare for the opening of the Keough School. I look forward to his elevated leadership role overseeing both our global and academic advancement teams.
Again, these changes will go into effect on August 1. Please join me in congratulating Jim and Michael. I look forward to continuing our work together and appreciate all your efforts on behalf of Notre Dame.
Best, Lou
Colleagues-
Please join me in congratulating the Sorinterns for completing their 8-week summer internship. Their stories inspire us, their work advanced our mission, and the program they inaugurated will continue to shape our division.
I am grateful for colleagues who so warmly welcomed and richly supported the Sorinterns. Special thanks to those who served as supervisors, mentors, hosts, and teachers.
We look forward to ongoing partnership with the Sorinterns and future cohorts.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
See deliverables of Sorintern projects.
Submit a resume-worthy project proposal to request an intern.
Refer intern prospects to this online application.
Corporate Relations has an open position for a Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Nathan Utz.
Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Anne Overly is joining our East Regional Development Team, serving the Washington DC market.
Anne received her BA from Notre Dame in 1998, majoring in English and Communications (Film/Television). She has had extensive sales and communications experience, working in the Chicago area with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, The City of Lake Forest, Giant Step and Accenture. Most recently, Anne was with Pearson as a District Sales Manager, working with sales representatives for Pearson’s Higher Education Math and Science lines in Chicago and Michigan. Prior to her management role, Anne was a Senior Publisher’s Representative and Regional Trainer for Pearson.
Anne and her husband Scott have two sons, Emmett (4) and Andrew (2). The family will be relocating to Granger from Chicago. Anne’s parents recently retired to Granger, so the boys’ grandparents are undoubtedly thrilled to have them close by. In her spare time, Anne enjoys tennis, triathlons and volunteering.
August 1 will be Anne’s first day with Development. Please join me in welcoming Anne back home to Notre Dame, and to her new Development family!
My very best,
Anne Griffith
Dear friends,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Clare Mundy will be transitioning to the Office of the President, effective August 14th. In her new role as Assistant Director, Clare will lead a variety of initiatives for the Office of the President, including Walk the Walk Week.
During her time on the Development team, Clare has made an impact on our team’s culture, wellness, innovations, and constituent engagement. Clare’s leadership of both the CCP Premium Seat process and the Women in Leadership initiative have been exemplary. Her commitment to the mission of Notre Dame, creativity and work ethic, and contagious enthusiasm made an immediate imprint on those around her. We will miss Clare dearly but look forward to continuing our work with her in the new role.
Please join me in congratulating Clare and thanking her for her excellent work with the Development team!
Micki
UR Team,
Dear Colleagues,
On Saturday, August 26, in celebration of Notre Dame’s 175th Anniversary and final day of the Notre Dame Trail, the Badin Guild will host a complimentary continental breakfast for Badin Guild members not registered to walk the Trail. The breakfast will be from 9:00-11:00 am in the Hesburgh, Joyce, & Carmichael Private Dining Rooms at the Morris Inn.
For more information on this event, please contact Laura Snell.
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
University of Notre Dame
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
Eddy Street Commons, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617
T: 574-631-0038
Dear colleagues,
It is with great enthusiasm that I announce Rich Naponelli as the new Senior Director of Gift Planning. Rich has been a valuable member of the Gift Planning team through his fundraising efforts, technical expertise and oversight of the CRT and DAF programs. As you may recall, Rich came to the University with a high level of legal expertise and experience working with high net worth individuals, responsible for identifying, creating and implementing sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies for such individuals. During his time with us, Rich has quickly learned the culture of our team and has embraced the service culture needed while learning University processes and procedures. Rich will assume full responsibility for leading the gift planning efforts and will report to me.
I look forward to the Gift Planning team continuing to grow and excel under Rich’s leadership. His experience, enthusiasm, and passion for our mission will provide excellent leadership to an extraordinarily talented team!
Rich will assume this position effective immediately. Please join me in congratulating Rich on this promotion.
Best regards,
Greg
President Circle has an open position for a Associate Director, Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Drew Buscareno.
Thank you
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Angel Hess
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I am delighted to announce that Amy Belke will join our team as my Senior Administrative Assistant on Monday, August 7.
Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce two staffing changes within the Organizational Effectiveness team (effective July 10). Carolyn Hardman will transition to ESC to serve as the OE team’s Senior Administrative Assistant reporting directly to me while Sara Wolfson will transition to serve as the Grace Hall receptionist reporting to Brian Dean.
For the past 6 years, Carolyn has proven to be an integral member of the Development Operations team. In her current role, Carolyn has proven to be a team player with exceptional attention to detail. She wholeheartedly accepts new challenges and continuously delivers high quality products.
In the past year and a half, it has been an absolute pleasure working with Sara on a daily basis. She greets everyone she encounters with a smile and is often the first one to say hello in the morning. I am excited to see Sara continue to grow in her career within Development.
Please join me in congratulating Carolyn and Sara as they embark on the next phase of their careers in serving Notre Dame.
All my best,
Brad
The Special Events & Stewardship team is pleased to announce Jordan Eash as our new Writer/Editor within the Communications, Recognition, and Stewardship pod. In this role, Jordan will serve as the primary acknowledgements writer for the University President and Vice President for University Relations, and principal editor, as well as generate other specialized communications. He also will serve in a liaison role to the Storytelling & Engagement team.
Jordan is native to the South Bend area, and lives just off campus with his wife, Rayah, and daughter, Violette. He recently obtained an M.A. in English from Indiana University South Bend. Jordan’s hobbies include painting, poetry, and learning the ins and outs of being a dad. He worked for the Hesburgh Libraries for about two years before accepting this position, and he looks forward to putting his love for the writing craft to work in service to Notre Dame. Jordan’s first day will be Tuesday, July 11. Welcome, Jordan!
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Program Director, Cultivation Events and Stewardship. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Karen Sunshine.
Dear team,
If you work in the Eddy Street office, as a reminder, if you have not been able to return a new parking garage application please be sure to do so no later than Friday, July 7. The new gate equipment installation will begin tomorrow, July 6 and is expected to be completed by Monday, July 10. Below you will find a timeline of the installation. There may be construction disturbances as the new equipment is installed. Thank you for your continued patience throughout this process.
Thursday 7/6
Friday 7/7
Saturday 7/8
Sunday 7/9
Monday 7/10
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Dan Peña, ’12 MBA, on his new position as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Siena Heights University. Siena Heights is Dan and his wife, Amber’s, undergraduate alma mater. Dan and Amber will be relocating to Adrian, Michigan at the end of July.
Dan has been a member of the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team since September, 2016. Dan has lead the annual giving efforts for the graduate business annual fund and John Cardinal O’Hara Society. Dan has been instrumental in building partnerships in both Development and Mendoza that has resulted in the Dean’s Circle ($25K level) growth to 10 members and a 10% growth in FY17.
Over the next several weeks, Dan will transition his responsibilities to Ian Secviar, who will cover the annual graduate business fundraising in addition to the law school annual fund for the near future.
Dan will be greatly missed but we are very happy for him.
Congratulations Dan!
Amy Schell
Director, Notre Dame Funds
Regional Development has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Laura Midkiff.
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Memorandum
To: University Relations
CC: Controller’s Office
From: Stacy Koebel-Harder
Date: 6/27/2017
Re: June 30, 2017 Year End Close
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2017 please keep in mind the following items:
Gifts/Pledges
Reporting
Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End
Dear Colleagues,
We have just received notification from the Kite Realty parking staff that all individuals with an ESC garage parking swipe card are required to swap out their current pass with a new pass. The parking gates are being replaced starting next week and require new passes to be issued accordingly.
As such, please follow these steps at your earliest convenience to ensure that your access to the garage is not interrupted:
Please note, if your pass is not replaced, you will not be able to get into the garage.
Heather Hakanen
For vendor invoices related to Purchase Orders issued from the buyND system, the related Receipt must also be entered in the buyND system by Wednesday, July 5th at 5PM.
Ed Verhamme
University of Notre Dame
Accounts Payable Manager
730 Grace Hall
Notre Dame IN 46556
Phone 574.631.7030
Nathaniel K. Utz
Please join me in welcoming Lavarr Barnett to the University Relations team as a new Director of Development in the West region. Lavarr will begin on June 19th and will be serving alumni, parents and friends in North Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California.
Lavarr is a recent graduate of Notre Dame Law School, and also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Business from Holy Cross College at Notre Dame. Prior to earning his law degree from Notre Dame, Lavarr worked at Teachers Credit Union in their Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Department, as well as with the credit union’s General Counsel. He and his wife, Kelaine, a 2014 graduate of Saint Mary’s College, have two boys: Jayden (6) and Jackson (2).
I am excited to have Lavarr join the University Relations team.
Stu Fortener
Senior Director – West Region
University of Notre Dame
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Heather Hakanen has resigned her position on the Organizational Effectiveness team effective June 30, 2017. During her time on the OE team, Heather has been an instrumental partner. From managing the ESC space to implementing process improvements around the office, Heather is a consummate professional in every aspect. Please join me in wishing Heather best wishes in all future endeavors and thanking her for his many contributions to our department.
We will look to fill Heather’s role in the near future. If you are interested in the position, please reach out to Ann Moran or me for further details.
All my best,
Brad
Corporate Relations and Foundations Relations has an open position for a Prospect Research and Analysis Assistant Director. This position will report directly to Drew Buscareno, Associate Vice President of Development. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Drew Buscareno.
Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing has an open position for a AGSM Intern. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Andrea Bullock.
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
On Sunday, June 11 at 11:30 AM we will be visiting Kingdom Christian Center Church and on July 23 at 11:00 AM we will be visiting New Birth Christian Ministries.
Colleagues-
Please welcome the CASE summer cohort of the University Relations Internship Program.
From June 5 to July 28, each intern will lead a resume-worthy project, receive mentoring from a UR colleague, participate in professional development and immersion activities with the LOD team, and benefit from learning resources from CASE, including a trip to Washington DC June 25-27. Read more about the UR Internship Program.
Many thanks to all who will supervise, mentor, host, and collaborate with our talented cohort. If you are interested in hosting an intern during the academic year or next summer, please contact Bryan Reaume.
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach fiscal year-end, I want to make sure you are aware of some key deadlines associated with the University’s fiscal year close. The full closing schedule is available for your review on the Controller’s website http://controller.nd.edu/financial-information/monthly-close-schedule
Thursday, June 8 – buyND purchase requisitions greater than 25K must be submitted to Procurement Services.
Friday, June 16 – buyND purchase requisitions greater than $5K, but less than $25K must be submitted.
Sunday, June 25 – Cut-off for FedEx Office charges for FY17. Charges after June 25th will post to FY18..
Friday, June 30 – Last day to process buyND catalog requisition and purchase orders under $5000 in FY17.
Friday, June 30 – All deposits (non gift) made on or before June 30th will automatically be credited to FY17.
Saturday, July 1 – buyND purchase orders will be placed with new year funds.
Saturday, July 1 – Deposits (non-gift) made between July 1st and July 10th should be clearly marked FY17 or FY18.
Wednesday, July 5 – Check Requisitions related to FY17 must be submitted to Accounts Payable by 5PM.
Wednesday, July 5 – TravelND expense reports for FY17 must be entered and approved by 5PM.
Wednesday, July 5 – buyND “receipts” for FY17 must be entered by departments by 5PM.
Wednesday, July 5 – Procard statement reports for FY17 must be submitted and approved by 5PM.
Monday, July 10 – General Ledger Closes.
Tuesday, July 11 – GLez reflects activity for fiscal year-end.Please let Mary Ellen Koepfle, Geoff Stookey or I know if you have any questions.
Brenda Carr
Beginning Thursday, June 8, at 5:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. (ET) Monday, June 12, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform a variety of planned maintenance activities and upgrades.
Major IT services that will be UNAVAILABLE for some or all of the maintenance period include:
Banner and all administrative applications including:
ODS reporting and all dependent applications (including GLEZ, PeopleEZ and Person Profile)
Administrative systems (INB, OnBase and other Banner-related systems)
Payroll and benefits information, vacation/sick days, class search, and other self-service (SSB) systems
Batch and real time integrations with Banner
Advance and other Oracle databases and related applications
Registrar Classroom Scheduling & Student Activities Event Scheduling (EMS)
DT6 (Applications load to Banner)
Tableau
Business Objects
Course Instructor Feedback
Permit parking (BOSSCARS)
DegreeWorks (Graduation Progress System)
Lenel
buyND will be available but not processing requisitions during cutover
travelND will be available, expense reports cannot be processed after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7
Services NOT affected by this maintenance include:
Internet access
Wired and wireless network services
Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive)
Building Access
Some Microsoft SQL server based applications such as:
St. Michael’s Laundry – SPOT
RecSports Recreation Management
CodeRed RMS
KeyKeeper – Key Systems Security Asset Management
www.nd.edu (main ND web page)
Cayuse
Sakai
VPN
Point of Sale (POS)
VoIP and Centrex telephones
If you have any questions, please contact your departmental IT support staff, or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.edu or chat online at https://help.nd.edu.
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Rose Michalski Program Manager, Help Desk Department of Development University of Notre Dame 1100 Grace Hall Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 |
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Elizabeth Hasse has resigned her position within the Business Intelligence Team. She has accepted an offer in Indianapolis to be near her children and new granddaughter. During her time in Development, Elizabeth has been an instrumental partner within the Strategic Application and Business Intelligence Team. We thank Elizabeth for her years of service to the University and especially her many contributions to the development office within the last three years. Her knowledge and her friendship will be missed! Elizabeth’s last day in the office will be Friday, June 23. Please join me in wishing her well in her new adventures.
Carleen Quinlan
Notre Dame Alumni Association has an open position for a Senior Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Mark Witucki.
thank you
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Dear Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that the Compliance & Stewardship Programs team has rounded out its staff with a tremendous new addition, Katherine (Kat) Gardner.
Kat will join the Special Events and Stewardship team as a Program Director helping to foster relationships and collaborate on stewardship activities with the College of Arts and Letters. Kat has previous experience working in Donor Services and is currently a member of Regional Development assisting fundraisers in the Midwest. This knowledge and expertise are sure to serve her well in this new role. Kat is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a BA in Integrated Strategic Communication and is nearing the completion of her Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration here at Notre Dame.
We are all very excited to have her transition over to the Compliance and Stewardship Programs team on Monday, June 12th. Please join me in welcoming Kat, and thanking her for continuing her great work within Development.
Best,
Craig
To provide a more reliable wireless service, the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) has updated eduroam to be the primary secure wireless network on the main Notre Dame campus. This will not affect any of the `Global Gateway locations.
On Sunday, June 4, 2017, the ND-secure wireless network will be removed from the main Notre Dame campus. To improve your WiFi performance on campus and avoid an interruption to the service when ND-secure is shut down, we recommend you switch to eduroam today.
You will need to run the new utility on each of your WiFi-enabled devices at: http://eduroam.nd.edu. You can do this anywhere you can access WiFi, including at home.
For additional information about eduroam, please visit: https://oithelp.nd.edu/networking/.
If you have any questions, please contact your departmental IT support staff, or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.edu or chat online at: https://help.nd.edu.
Important Notification
Beginning Thursday, June 8, at 5:00 pm the following services will be completely unavailable until Monday, June 12, at 8:00 am due to IT Maintenance.
Advance Web & related apps such as BEAT, Roadmapp:
Please plan to use these systems before 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 8 for any information you may need on Friday, June 9, as they will be unavailable on Friday June 9th through Monday, June 12th at 8:00 am.
Rose Michalski
Dear Colleagues,
Imagine hundreds of local Catholic school children walking together with their families on the final day of the Notre Dame Trail celebration. Now imagine your family on the Trail walking with your school or parish community.
We need your help inviting all Catholic schools in Michiana to participate in the Notre Dame Trail finale on August 26, 2017. This final day of the trail is complimentary to all registrants, and it will include amazing events to celebrate our 175 anniversary.
Last month, our team met with the principals of all Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese schools. Each principal received a packet of information and flyers to give out to all school children. Perhaps you even received a flyer from your school. The schools are excited about the Notre Dame Trail, and as the school year closes and we prepare for the next, we need help networking with parents and influencers at each school. We want to encourage each school to share this invitation at the beginning of the school year next August.
If you have children at a local Catholic school and/or are a member of a parish and would like to help get the word out, please contact Matt Klawitter on the ND Trail team. He will work with you to provide all the important details, marketing materials, and registration instructions.
We want our local schools to take advantage of the Notre Dame Trail, and we are hoping that our network of UR staff who are active in school and parish communities will champion this great opportunity to celebrate with us. We are counting on you!
–Katherine Lane
With sympathy, I wanted to share the sad news regarding the passing of Sarah Bogucki’s grandmother, Isabelle Bauer on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 30 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Bubb Funeral Home on Main Street in Mishawaka. (Funeral service will be private)
Dear Colleagues,
In conjunction with the kick-off of Reunion, on Thursday, June 1, 2017, the Office of Gift Planning will host a cocktail reception for Badin Guild as well as members of the Class of 1967 in honor of their 50-year reunion. The event will be from 2-4 pm at the Wind Family Fireside Terrace at the Morris Inn.
Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.
For more information or if you have benefactors you would like to register, please contact Laura Snell.
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
University of Notre Dame
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
Eddy Street Commons, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617
T: 574-631-0038
Prospect Management has an open position for a Director, Prospect Management. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Brad Goff.
Thank you
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
West-Regional Development has an open position for a Director, Regional Development Silicon Valley. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Stu Fortener.
Thank you
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce the hiring of Patty Kokesh for the new position of Associate Director, Data and Analytics. Patty is a graduate of DePaul University with a B.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. in Applied Statistics. After completing her studies, she spent four years working as a consultant for Cogensia, a company that specializes in marketing analytics. Her most recent work has been with Ivy Tech Community College, where she has been an assistant professor for a variety of math courses.
Patty and her husband, Ryan, currently live in Valparaiso with their two dogs. They are looking forward to relocating to the South Bend area in the coming months.
Her first day with us will be on June 5th. Please join me in welcoming Patty to the team!
Mark
Colleagues,
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Colleagues,
We offer our deepest condolences to Angel Hess, her husband Derron, and their family on the passing of Derron’s father, Jerry, on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Please continue to keep the Hess family in your prayers during this time.
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to inform you that Tom Cummings is joining our East Regional Development Team, serving the Washington DC market.
Tom has served Our Lady’s University in many ways, from his days as a Holy Cross seminarian and rector at O’Neill Hall to his current responsibilities as the Founding Director of the STEP program in the McGrath Institute for Church Life. He has earned two degrees from Notre Dame, a BA in Liberal Studies and a Master of Divinity. Last week on May 11, 2017, The Catholic Theological Union (CTU) awarded Tom a Doctorate in Ministry (D.MIn.) for his work on narrative identity and Catholic schools. After his undergraduate years at Notre Dame, Tom was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps (USMC); among various assignments Tom served in Operation Sharp Edge in Liberia and Desert Shield/Storm in southwest Asia.
He is married to Kathleen Cummings, who is an Associate Professor in Notre Dame’s American Studies Department and also the William W. and Anna Jean Cushwa Director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism. Tom and Kathy have three children: Margaret, a sophomore at St. Joseph High School; Thomas (TC), a seventh grader at St. Joseph Grammar School; and Anne, a third grader at St. Joseph Grammar School. The family lives in South Bend and enjoys bike riding, watching movies, hanging out with friends and neighbors and spending their annual vacation at the Jersey Shore.
Tom will transition over to Development on July 1, 2017. Please join me in welcoming Tom to our Notre Dame Development Team!
In Notre Dame,
Anne Griffith
Dear Team,
As I shared at yesterday’s staff meeting, Kristen will join our team as the Event Coordinator beginning on June 12th. Many of us have been working directly with Kristen while others will have the opportunity to get to know her and collaborate with her.
Sharon E. Keane
Director of Professional and Academic Programs
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
P: 574-631-4637
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Colleagues,
Now available in the Resources and Apps section of the University Relations intranet are Honorary and Memorial Gift Notification Guidelines. The Donor Services Honorary and Memorial Gift Notification Process makes it possible for an honoree to receive a letter notifying them of a gift given in their honor. This process also makes it possible for a widow and/or family member to receive a letter notifying them of gifts given in memory of their deceased loved one. For your convenience, the guidelines are attached.
~ Development Donor Services Team
H & M Gift Notification Guidelines
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Sharon Rankert
Sr. Lettershop Coordinator
Development Donor Services
University of Notre Dame
574-631-6785 (direct line)
574-631-9665 (fax)
An email was sent to all members of Sorin, Corby, Rockne, OSTM, JCOS, and Badin this afternoon, with the details of next Tuesday’s conference call with Rob Kelly, Associate Athletics Director. This email will be followed by a reminder call on Monday and a reminder email Tuesday morning, before all members are called at 12:30ET Tuesday afternoon.
What: Recognition Society Spring Interactive Call (w/live Q&A)
When: Tuesday May 16, 12:30pm-1:30pm Eastern Time (duration of one hour)
Guest: Rob Kelly, Associate Athletics Director (Ticketing, Premium, & Technology)
How to Participate: You will be called at your preferred number with the University. In addition to live questions, please submit any advance questions in reply to this email.
Please contact the Donor Experience team with any questions.
Thanks,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
Academic Advancement Lounge at ESC
The Academic Advancement Directors have established weekly ‘office hours’ in their Lounge at Eddy Street Commons. This ESC meeting opportunity space looks to promote collaboration and best use of time with the Regions and other ESC units. Please see below the AAD office hours schedule and reach out to them directly for specific meeting issues and topics as necessary.
Monday: 9-11:30 am MCOB Brian Moran
Tuesday: 8:30-11:30 am RESEARCH Jay McAllister
1-4:00 pm KSGA Dylan Reed
Wednesday: 8-12:00 pm ENG Eugenio Acosta
1:30-4:00 pm A&L Maria Di Pasquale
Thursday: 9-12:00 pm LAW John Lloyd
2:00-5:00 pm SCI Allison Slabaugh
Friday: 9-11:30 am MCOB Brian Moran
The AAD Lounge is located in the East Hall at the crossroads of Story Telling /Engagement & Annual Giving. The phone extension for the AAD Lounge is 631-9255.
We hope that you will consider applying for a grant from the Development Innovation Fund! The Innovation Fund is meant to inspire employees to create initiatives that are in line with the University’s goals and mission and will help maximize philanthropy to Notre Dame. Individuals or teams can submit proposals for up to $5,000 of funding. Ideally, submissions will identify cost-effective innovations as well as new efforts to drive results and teamwork.
The application is included below and the deadline has been extended to Friday, June 2.
We would also like to take this time to invite you to a brainstorming session on Wednesday, May 10. From 3:00-5:00 p.m., members of the Innovation Fund review committee will be in the Family Room to help you brainstorm, flesh out an idea, or answer any Innovation Fund related questions. There will also be treats!
We hope that you will submit an innovative project for FY18! See you Wednesday!
-Bridget Conley, Angel Hess, Gavin McGuire, Clare Mundy, Rudy Reyes, Anita Sareen, Brandon Tabor, and Tim Willis
Dear Colleagues,
Due to a forecast for severe weather on Thursday, May 4th, we have been advised to postpone the Walk for Hope.
The walk will now be held on Tuesday, May 9th, 4:30pm-6:30pm (same time). Please RSVP to Jenna Mrozinske at bilinski.9@nd.edu or 574-631-4100.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will walk with us next Tuesday.
Thank you again for your consideration!
Pablo
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of our partners at the Harper Cancer Research Institute, I invite you to consider joining us as we walk in honor of those impacted by cancer and as a reminder of the importance of cancer research. A kick-off ceremony will take place at Irish Green at the University of Notre Dame. Attendees will learn about cancer research at Notre Dame as they pass buildings that are conducting cancer research and end at the Grotto for a prayer service. Candles will be available at the Grotto for attendees to light in memory of a loved one.
Date/Time: May 4th, 4:30-6:30
Location: University of Notre Dame, Irish Green (South of Debartolo Performing Arts Center)
Please click here to register. A suggested $10 donation towards cancer research at HCRI is encouraged; however all are welcome to join.
Parking: A visitor lot and special event lot are located next to Irish Green
Map/Guides: Maps will be provided at the kick-off ceremony, as well as directional signs and guides throughout the event
If you have any questions, please reach let me know.
My best,
Pablo
Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing has an open position for a Marketing Project Specialist. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Ashley Gerard.
— Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Dear Colleagues,
Dear UR Colleagues,
We offer our deepest condolences to Larry Helmsing and his family on the passing of his father, Frank K. Helmsing this Tuesday, April 25th, 2017. Please continue to keep Larry and his family in your prayers during this time.
Visitations will be held Sunday, April 30 from 2-6 p.m. at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home located at 8325 Covington Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46804. A Mass of Christian Burial is 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at St. Peter Catholic Church located at 518 E. DeWald Street Fort Wayne, IN 46803
The full obituary may be found at:
http://mccombandsons.tributes.com/obituary/show/Frank-K.-Helmsing-104723498
Carleen Quinlan
Pamela S. Mullin
Regional Development
University of Notre Dame
1251 North Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
574-631-8713 (direct)
574-631-8325 (fax)
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Last night, we culminated the fourth annual Notre Dame Day and it was an epic celebration of everything that makes this place so special – THANK YOU! We (just barely!) eclipsed our goal of 25,000 gifts (25,025) and none of those gifts would have been made without the direct contributions from members of this team.
The intimate partnership between the Storytelling and Engagement team and Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing to make this day a success is incredible, but everyone stepped up to make this day memorable!
I look forward to thanking each of you personally for your individual contributions in the coming days, but I would like to thank the entire team for all the ways you helped – volunteering during the event, rallying your friends and networks in the Participation Challenge, and so many other ways you devoted your time and talents to Notre Dame Day – I owe so much to this wonderful team!
To say I am grateful would be an understatement. I can’t say thank you enough!
Have a great week!
Pablo
#NDDay
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Suzanne Dunne has accepted the Director of Finance and Administration position within Campus Services. During her time in Development, Suzanne has been an instrumental partner within both the Finance and Prospect Management teams. Please join me in congratulating Suzanne on her new position and thanking her for her many contributions to our department. Suzanne’s last day in her current position with Development will be Friday, April 28.
Brad
Dear Colleagues,
On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, the Office of Gift Planning will host a luncheon for Badin Guild members in the Chicagoland area. The event will be held at Morton’s The Steakhouse. David Bailey, Notre Dame’s Vice President for Strategic Planning and Institutional Research will provide the Keynote Address.
Invitations are being to emailed today with a follow-up email at the end of next week. For more information on this event or if you have benefactors you would like to register, please contact Kristina Machalleck or Laura Snell.
Richard D. Naponelli Jr.
Director, Office of Gift Planning
University of Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
(574) 631-6302 (direct)
(574) 631-8325 (fax)
We welcome you to join us.
On Sunday, April 23 we will be visiting Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral Church at 11:00 AM.
Please contact Alyssia Coates with any questions and the Notre Dame Trail Prayer Card is enclosed below so you can pray at your convenience.
Sunday, April 23
707 Sherman Avenue
South Bend, IN 46616
The Chicago and Midwest teams are excited to announce “our” newest addition.
Esteemed colleagues –
Please support our trusted Notre Dame Day leader, Pablo Martinez as he tours the local broadcasting community promoting Notre Dame Day. His tour schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, April 19 – Pablo and Lou will be on Sunny 101.5, WSBT and WZOC (radio) – the live-taped versions of each interview will air around 9:20 am
Thursday, April 20 – Pablo and Micki will be on Sunny 101.5, WSBT and WZOC (radio) – the live-taped versions of each interview will be on around 9:20 am
Friday, April 21 – WSBT (TV) – Pablo’s LIVE interview will be on-air at 7:15 am
Saturday, April 22 – WNDU (TV) – airing LIVE between 8:15 am – 8:30 am
Please make sure you watch his first appearance on ABC57 from this morning and tell Pablo what an awesome job he is doing.
Sincerely,
Andrea
On Wednesday 4/19/17 at 10:00 am the 1251 Eddy Street Commons Building will be undergoing the annual inspection & testing of the Fire Alarm System by the Communication Company. The duration is expected to be 5 minutes. Please mark your calendar at that time for this test.
Thank you,
Heather Hakanen
I am delighted to announce that Juliana Newbill is our new Career Advisor and she will join our team on Monday, April 24, 2017. Juliana brings her experience in the areas of diversity and inclusion and career and leadership development gained at Whirlpool, Crowe Chizek, and non-profit organizations. Most recently, Juliana worked at Whirlpool as a Project Coordinator where she was on the team that created the global plan that included training and toolkit (which
she designed) and launched the first Diversity & Inclusion Week. Her work also involved creating developmental plans, tools and resources in support of Whirlpool’s top talent. In that process, she did career consults and resume reviews.
Juliana believes in helping people reach their full potential and this is evident in her work, volunteer activities, and community service. She served our community in the non-profit world through the American Cancer Society and Northern Indiana Center for History. Additionally, she ran mentoring programs for high school students.
Juliana is an alumna from the class of 2002. She earned a B.A. in English and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Organizational Leadership through Indiana Wesleyan University.
On a personal note, Juliana and her husband John have 3 daughters and they are: Morgan ((9), Madison (6) and McKenzie (3). Outside of work and family, Juliana is passionate aboutvolunteering, reading, bike-riding, swimming and family activities. She’s also very involved in her parish, St. Augustine’s.
Best,
Sharon E. Keane
Director of Professional and Academic Programs
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
P: 574-631-4637
Dear Colleagues,
In an effort to improve communication with our Badin Guild members, all members will receive a mailing from me this week that requests that the recipient review their current contact information.
Badin Guild members who respond to this mailing by May 19 will be entered into a raffle to win two tickets to the Notre Dame vs. Georgia home football game on September 9, 2017.
If you have any questions regarding this mailing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
I am saddened to share with you news of the recent passing of John Wallace, 47. John, father of Lyndsey, Sydney, and Jadine; brother to Christine, Leigh, Beth, Andy, and Jackie; and uncle to Morgan, Jake, Julianna, and Zachary, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7th. A private memorial service will be held on August 6th.
Please keep Christine and the Wallace family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your enthusiasm and excitement for Notre Dame Day 2017. Notre Dame Day will begin on Sunday, April 23, and continue until midnight on Monday, April 24.
Many of you have reached out to express interest in volunteering during Notre Dame Day. All types of support are needed; from organizing, technical support, runners, assistants, social media support, etc. These positions will vary, but each role is critical to the success of Notre Dame Day.
We hope to have final roles and times scheduled by end of day Monday, April 17th, and are still in need of a few more volunteers. Please sign up to volunteer here: https://ndspecialevents.wufoo.com/forms/notre-dame-day-volunteer-form-2017/
Thank you for volunteering your time to this exciting day and for your continued partnership!
My best,
Pablo
#NDday
I am happy to announce that Jess Witous has agreed to join the Data Integrity team filling the open Data Integrity Analyst role. In her new capacity, Jess will join Julie Burnett and myself, working to ensure the biographic and demographic data of our Alumni, Parents and Friends is enriched, cleansed and stewarded such that it allows them to stay engaged with the University. Jess joins the team after spending 3 1/2 years as an Administrative Assistant in Regional Development supporting various fundraisers, most recently the dynamic duo of Lynn Hubert and Giovana Heeter.
He sure is a cutie!
Eddy Street Commons Development Staff:
The Eddy Street Commons buildings will be undergoing the annual inspection & testing of the Fire Alarm System by the Communication Company over the course of three days. Our 1251 building is being inspected & tested on Wednesday 4/19/17 at 10:00 am. The duration is expected to be 5 minutes. Please mark your calendar at that time for this test.
Thank you,
Heather Hakanen
The Alumni Association’s signature event, Reunion 2017, is fast approaching and we’re looking to hire a few good people! Positions include shuttle drivers, parking lot attendants, children’s program assistants, seminar assistants, shuttle coordinators, and welcome team members. Invite your teenage children, friends, relatives, neighbors, and retired ND employees to apply to work this fun weekend. Visit jobs.nd.edu and click on “Search Jobs” on the upper left; use “Reunion” as the keyword and all of the positions will come up. If you have questions, please email service@alumni.nd.edu. Thanks!
Annie Envall
The Bjorks: Hockey Is the Family Business
By John Heisler
Kirt Bjork would like to think his hockey career at the University of Notre Dame could stand on its own feet.
After all, Bjork—a 5-9, 170-pound winger from Trenton, Michigan—finished his Irish career with 76 goals and 161 points from 1979-80 through 1982-83.
As a junior he helped his team claim the prestigious Great Lakes Invitational.
A year later he earned All-America honors from the American Hockey Coaches Association after leading the team in goals, assists, points, game-winning goals and power-play goals.
After graduation he played a couple of seasons with Adirondack of the American Hockey League (then a Detroit Red Wings affiliate) and in the Italian Elite League.
But Bjork knows better.
That’s because of his 20-year-old son Anders, a junior standout on the current Notre Dame squad that heads for the NCAA Frozen Four this week, along with 17-year-old son Brady.
“I became the third best hockey player in the family about eight years ago,” Kirt says.
“They remind me of that often.”
Hockey long has been part of the Bjork family DNA. Kirt has a nephew in Erik Condra who starred for the Irish from 2005-09 and now plays for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. The Bjorks have two older daughters–Brinya and Keali, both Notre Dame graduates—and Brinya (a 2012 graduate)is married to Mark Van Guilder, captain of the Irish hockey team that lost to Boston College in the 2008 Frozen Four finale.
Yet the games still qualify as emotional rollercoasters.
“Watching it is a heck of a lot harder than playing it, especially when you’ve got a child involved in it,” he says. “And it’s nerve-wracking when you can’t be there.”
Kirt didn’t travel to Manchester, New Hampshire, two weekends ago when the Irish defeated top seed Minnesota and second seed UMass Lowell on consecutive afternoons to earn a 2017 Frozen Four spot.
“I did not make it to New Hampshire–I was at a tournament with Brady,” he says. “I only saw the third period of Saturday’s (Notre Dame) game and about half of Sunday’s game and that was on my iPhone with Brady giving me play-by-play commentary as I was driving from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, back to Mequon.
“Brady has a great head for the game so I’ll pick up his verbal, and sometimes non-verbal, reactions to things Anders does on the ice. He’ll say, ‘C’mon Anders.’ And I’ll say, ‘What happened?”’ and he’ll give me a blow by blow. Or he’ll say, ‘That was sweet,’ and he’ll slow the video down on his phone and show it to me.”
Kirt’s extensive experiences with the game might suggest watching a hockey contest would be a routine occurrence. Not so, he says.
“As parents we get really nervous out there,” Kirt says. “And I’m one of these guys who thinks his kid can be 80 percent better than he is. I always expect more–not in a mean way but in a way that I think I know the talents of Anders and his brother. So I have probably higher expectations than he does.
“Sunday was a sweaty palm game, especially when Lowell scored with five minutes left. But the way they responded was really awesome.”
With both Anders and Brady typically playing multiple hockey games every weekend, Kirt figures he probably made it to half the Notre Dame home games this winter.
“The other half I was somewhere with Brady,” Kirt says. “It’s the same thing we did with Anders when he was Brady’s age. My wife said, ‘When I first met you at Notre Dame, if you had told me how crazy this sport is I might have run the other direction.’”
Kirt and his wife Trish make certain they all stay in touch.
“I always encourage Anders to first call his mom (after games) and he’s fairly good at that,” says Kirt. “When I talk to him it’s usually, ‘What did you think? Tell me your thoughts and I’ll tell you mine.’
“Both Trish and I will send him a text well in advance of a game. My message is usually about concentrating on doing these couple of things a little better than you did last game.”
Kirt admits it’s a different game now than when he took the Athletic and Convocation Center ice nearly four decades ago.
“The skill level of these kids now is incredible, and I do not say that lightly,” he says. “We had some big players back when I played. But now all these kids are so physically gifted.
“To have Notre Dame so regularly in the conversation for a league title or a national title is just heartwarming. There’s not a guy back from the very first varsity teams in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s who doesn’t skate on every shift with the team out there, hoping they do it.
“The closest we came was my junior year in 1981-82 with Dave Poulin and Jeff Logan when we got beat in what was the equivalent of the regional by Michigan State (in the CCHA championship game). But, candidly, we probably were a significant step behind the marquee teams of that era–the North Dakotas, the Wisconsins, the Minnesotas.”
Not long after Bjork’s senior season ended, Notre Dame announced it was dropping hockey as a varsity sport. The Irish competed as a club team for a year (enabling players who opted to transfer to be eligible immediately) then returned as an independent non-scholarship program in 1984-85. The University eventually added back the scholarships a few at a time and rejoined the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in 1992-93.
Says Bjork, “I graduated in 1983 and the next year my heart ached for those guys that had to make a decision either to stay at a place that they loved or to continue their hockey dreams elsewhere–and several of them did (leave).
“It was a tough time for Notre Dame hockey and for us to have bounced back from that and played through that–my hat is off to them because they bled the same blue and gold as anyone.
“The fact we have come back the way we have from that is based on a lot of people getting things right. And one of those people is (Notre Dame vice president and athletics director) Jack Swarbrick for his decision to build a new facility (the Compton Family Ice Arena) that I think is arguably one of the best facilities in hockey, maybe in all of sports.”
In addition to his on-ice exploits (he leads the Irish with 21 goals and 52 points and was named the outstanding player in the 2017 NCAA Northeast Regional) Anders has earned lots of local notice this winter for his mentoring work at nearby Perley Fine Arts Academy just south of the Notre Dame campus.
“That is his mother’s heart,” says Kirt. “She was all about the mentality of to whom much is given, much is expected. Anders’ other three siblings have embraced that, too. She always said do it humbly and he has embraced that wisdom from his mom.
“He gets a lot more out of it than he gives. He’s had some great opportunities and this is a small way he can give back. He’s emotionally attached to all these kids and particularly Miss B (teacher Courtney Baranay), as they call her. Now there’s a real hero.
“I was moved to tears at what she wrote about it all (http://www.und.com/sports/m-h ockey/spec-rel/010417aaa.html) . Anders has expressed to me that he knows there’s going to come a time when he leaves Notre Dame and he hopes somebody steps up and carries the torch. The gift is time—there’s no substitute for it.”
Dad’s hockey schedule this week should enable Kirt to be on hand for Anders’ and the Irish assignment in Chicago Thursday against Denver.
“And hopefully back on Saturday,” says Kirt, a director of regional development at the University of Notre Dame.
Kirt recalls wondering how realistic it was–knowing Notre Dame long ago had been designated the host institution at the United Center this week—to expect the current Irish team to come along for the ride.
“I thought they could be good, but with two seniors on the team and some young guys coming in—you never know,” he says. “So, after the regional, I called (Irish assistant coach) Andy Slaggert and said, ‘I think I know a little hockey, but the coaching strategy you guys put together was beyond impressive.’”
In mid-February the Irish probably qualified as a bubble team in the college hockey versions of bracketology. A little more than a month later they knocked off the top two seeds in a regional on consecutive days for a spot in the Frozen Four—Notre Dame’s third appearance there in 10 seasons.
In this case, Kirt would be more than happy to see his son Anders (one of 10 Hobey Baker Award finalists, a first-team Hockey East All-Star and a 2014 fifth-round NHL Boston Bruins’ draft choice) and his Notre Dame teammates this week push Dad’s achievements a little bit further back in the rear-view mirror.
Count on the Bjork clan to be rooting for that from near and far.
Senior associate athletics director John Heisler has been covering the Notre Dame athletics scene since 1978. Watch for his weekly Sunday Brunch offerings on UND.com.
John Heisler
Senior Associate Athletics Director
Fighting Irish Media, University of Notre Dame Athletics
email: heisler.1@nd.edu
cell: (574) 532-0293
office: (574) 631-7516
112 Joyce Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Follow the Irish: Twitter | Facebook | In stagram
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Please join me in welcoming Jennifer Powell to the Donor Services Team in the position of Account Specialist. Jennifer is a graduate of Indiana University and worked at Florida State University Seminole Boosters, where she was the Director of Donor Records. A large part of her role included managing the gift and data management team, which she did for most of her 14 years with Florida State, gaining a wealth of Advancement Services knowledge and experience. Jennifer and her husband are both natives of South Bend which is why she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to relocate back home. She is excited to be a part of the University of Notre Dame family. Welcome Jennifer!
Stacy Koebel
I’m sorry to announce that Betsy Killilea will be leaving Notre Dame effective April 14th. She has accepted an offer to work in the sales and marketing department of Lippert Components, an Elkhart-based company that manufactures furniture for RV’s and boats. I want to thank Betsy for her years of service to the University and for her help and friendship to me. Please join me in congratulating Betsy on her new job.
Bruce Danielson
Senior Director
(574) 631-0453 Office
(303) 589-9363 Cell
Dear Colleagues,
Last week we hosted the 4th Annual Notre Dame Parents Live Webcast, Tuesday, March 28, at 7pm ET. This year, it was sponsored by the Sorin Society. Should you wish, below is the link to share with any current parents with whom you are working, especially those on the west coast who may have had difficulty with the viewing time.
Webcast Speakers:
Leigh Ann Jacobson: Assistant Director, ND Parents Program
Katherine Lane: Sr. Director, Notre Dame Trail
Kate Barrett: Associate Director of Liturgy
Bill Stackman: Associate VP for Student Services
Tom Guinan: Notre Dame International, Associate VP for Administrative Operations
Hilary Flanagan: Director, Career Center
Pablo Martinez: Program Director, Notre Dame Day
Brian Diss: Associate Director, Sorin Society
HOST: WNDU-TV Reporter Alex Wilcox, 2016 Notre Dame graduate graduate and former Monogram winner.
Please contact me should you have any questions about this year’s broadcast or any ideas for next year’s broadcast.
All my best,
Leigh Ann Jacobson
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Leigh Ann M. Jacobson, CFRE, P ’17
Assistant Director, Parents
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
parents.nd.edu
574-631-8066 (direct line)
574-612-7046 (cell)
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617
Dear Colleagues,
After more than 20 years of service within the Development Department, Greg Simpson has accepted a Senior Departmental Administration Coordinator position within the Office of Information Technologies (OIT). During his time in Development, Greg has been an instrumental partner within the Prospect Management team. Over the years, Greg has created thousands of biographical profiles and reports and researched and screened a substantial number of prospective prospects and donors. Please join me in congratulating Greg on his new position and thanking him for his many contributions to our team. Greg’s last day in his current position with Development will be Thursday, April 13.
Brad
Dear Colleagues,
Based on survey feedback received over a few years from Badin Guild members, we are making some changes this year to how these members of the Notre Dame family are stewarded.
In an effort to provide a more enhanced stewardship experience and provide greater opportunities for more Badin Guild members to engage with Notre Dame, we have decided to host a series of events throughout the year rather than hosting the one Badin Guild Weekend.
The schedule below outlines events that are currently being planned. This change is being communicated to Badin Guild members through the March eNewsletter sent on March 30 as well as a mailing that will drop on Monday, April 3.
2017 Badin Guild Events Schedule
April 22, 2017 Recognition Society Blue-Gold Game Breakfast 10:00 AM – Noon
Atrium, Mendoza College of Business
Notre Dame, IN
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May 9, 2017 Badin Guild Chicago Luncheon Chicago, IL
Additional details to be announced
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June 1, 2017 Planned Giving Reception during Note Dame, IN
Reunion 2017
Additional details to be announced
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August 26, 2017 Notre Dame Trail Pilgrims Mass & Notre Dame, IN
175th Anniversary Luncheon
Additional details to be announced
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September 9, 2017 Badin Guild Event during the Notre Dame, IN
Georgia Home Game Weekend
Additional details to be announced
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October 21, 2017 Badin Guild Event during the Notre Dame, IN
USC Home Game Weekend
Additional details to be announced
If you have any questions regarding these events, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
University Relations Staff:
It is that time of year when we focus on the preparation of the budget for next fiscal year. The annual operating budget process includes proposed salary increases that are effective July 1, 2017, and the non-salary budgets. Please note that managers are receiving a separate memo that includes details on University guidelines, how to access specific charts, etc. This communication is intended to highlight the budget process and timeline internal to University Relations (UR) and to ensure you are familiar with the process and key contacts.
The Budget Team
Fiscal 2018 Budget Process and Deadlines
Merit recommendations are provided by managers based on employee performance during fiscal 2017. These recommendations are reviewed by the appropriate Associate Vice President and ultimately approved by Lou Nanni. Human Resources and the Office of Budget & Planning audit these recommendations to ensure consistent application of University guidelines.
There are no incremental increases for non-salary budgets this year. If necessary, members of the budget team will work with your unit to re-allocate funds within the org to better align the budget plan with the spend activity.
Please note the following deadlines:
Should you have any questions regarding the performance review process or the budget process, please let us know.
Mary Ellen Koepfle, C.P.A.
UND ’96 – SMC ’78
Director, Finance and Administration
University Relations
University of Notre Dame
Office: (574) 631-9903
Office: 1100 Grace Hall
Dear Tenants,
Effective Monday April 3rd Eddy Street Commons management office will be using a new towing service, Hamilton Towing. Please ensure that your staff does not parking in the 2-Hour parking or other designated parking spots that do not belong to them, as these spots are for customers of Eddy Street Commons.
If you have a prior arrangement with Kite regrading designated parking for yourself or other members of your team, this does not pertain to you and our staff is aware of what vehicles you drive and the spots that you park in.
Thank you for discussing this with your employees, and for understanding it is our goal to ensure that your customers have ample parking so they may visit your establishments, enjoy your products and services and help make your business a success!
In the event, a vehicle gets towed, you may reach Hamilton Towing by calling (574) 289-6364.
Sheri Ricketts | Associate Asset Manager, Eddy Street Commons
574 287-9890 [direct]
574-292-8353 [cell]
866-266-0205 [After Hours Emergency]
Kite Realty Group
1234 North Eddy Street, Suite 115
South Bend, IN 46617
Pamela S. Mullin
Regional Development
University of Notre Dame
1251 North Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
574-631-8713 (direct)
574-631-8325 (fax)
Dear colleagues,
I hope that you will participate in one or multiple focus groups related to the Development results of the ND Voice survey. These focus groups will be topical, but I would encourage you to participate in multiple depending on your interests. The focus group topics and times are listed below. They will take place in the Family Room at the Eddy Street Office. Please note that the discussions are not limited to these timeframes and I am happy to continue the conversation as we deem necessary throughout this process.
Effectiveness
Thursday, March 30
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Respect & Fairness
Thursday, March 30
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Diversity
Monday, April 3
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Accountability
Monday, April 3
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Empowerment
Tuesday, April 4
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Gender
Tuesday, April 4
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wellness
Wednesday, April 5
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
If these times do not work for you or you prefer having a one-on-one conversation or smaller group discussion, please do not hesitate to email me at cmundy@nd.edu and we can set something up that works in your schedule.
I look forward to working with you to tackle these issues and propose creative solutions to enhance our workplace. See you soon!
Best,
Clare Mundy
On Sunday, April 23, the Sorin Society will be hosting Gold-level members for an intimate VIP experience leading up to the launch of Notre Dame Day. The day includes Sunday morning mass, brunch with students at South Dining Hall, a tour of new, historic and special-access sights on campus, and VIP status in the studio as the Notre Dame Day broadcast launches. Final itinerary and details will be announced in the coming weeks (Note that this is also Blue-Gold game weekend).
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your enthusiasm and excitement for Notre Dame Day 2017. Notre Dame Day will begin on Sunday, April 23, and continue until midnight on Monday, April 24.
Many of you have reached out to express interest in volunteering during Notre Dame Day. We will be coordinating the staff schedule and ask that you complete the form at the link below indicating available times you are able to volunteer.
All types of support are needed; from organizing, technical support, runners, assistants, social media support, etc. These positions will vary, but each role is critical to the success of Notre Dame Day.
As we continue to build the staff schedule we will be in contact with you regarding specific roles. Thank you for volunteering your time to this exciting day!
https://ndspecialevents.wufoo.com/forms/notre-dame-day-volunteer-form-2017/
On Sunday, Katherine Lane and members of the prayer group for the Notre Dame Trail will visit St. Michael’s Church in South Bend. Katherine will share a reflection on pilgrimages during their Christian Formation hour, starting at 9:00 a.m. Afterward, all will attend the 10:00 a.m.service together. On Sunday, March 26 we will be visiting First AME Zion Church at 10:00.
Please contact Alyssia Coates with any questions and the Notre Dame Trail Prayer Card is enclosed below so you can pray at your convenience.Sunday, March 19St. Michael’s Church53720 Ironwood RoadSouth BendSunday, March 26First AME Zion801 North Eddy StreetSouth Bend
Alyssia J. Coates, Ph.D.
Director of Development – East Region
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 North Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
o: 574.631.1519
c: 574.276.2434
f: 574.631.8325
Dear colleagues:
Phase 1 Progress:
The crmND Development team has been hard at work designing and building the Salesforce phase 1 functionality that will be deployed in July and August. Feel free to visit the aboutcrm.nd.edu Development web page Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to review additional details about what is included in this phase.
Demonstrations:
If you are curious, demonstrations of functionality delivered in each sprint occur every other Monday. Demonstration times and locations will be published through the @crm_nd Twitter page and the Eddy Street digital display.
Guidance Council:
The crmND Development Guidance Council recently had their first meeting and will focus on providing timely policy decisions. Members of this group are shown below.
Micki Kidder
Drew Buscareno
Ryan Brennan
Brad Goff
Anne Griffith
Marty Harshman
Mark Welch
More Questions:
If you have questions about the Development crmND project, feel free to connect with a Functional Process Owner or submit a question directly using this Google Form.
Follow us on Twitter – @crm_nd
Check out the webpage – aboutcrm.nd.edu
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your enthusiasm and excitement for Notre Dame Day 2017. Notre Dame Day will begin on Sunday, April 23, and continue until midnight on Monday, April 24.
Many of you have reached out to express interest in volunteering during Notre Dame Day. We will be coordinating the staff schedule and ask that you complete the form at the link below indicating available times you are able to volunteer.
All types of support are needed; from organizing, technical support, runners, assistants, social media support, etc. These positions will vary, but each role is critical to the success of Notre Dame Day.
As we continue to build the staff schedule we will be in contact with you regarding specific roles. Thank you for volunteering your time to this exciting day!
https://ndspecialevents.wufoo.com/forms/notre-dame-day-volunteer-form-2017/
Dear Colleagues,
Notre Dame Day 2017 is right around the corner! ND Day will start on April 23 at 6:42 p.m. ET and end at midnight on April 24.
This Sunday, March 19th, we will be sending out the first of four emails to alumni, parents and friends of Notre Dame, inviting them to mark their calendars and participate in Notre Dame Day 2017! This first email will feature a video that you can see here. A big thank you to Jim Small and his team for their help in producing a video that captures the energy and enthusiasm the Day brings!
In a related note, if you would like to learn more about Notre Dame Day, and come see the 2017 website in its beta version, I encourage you to join us in the Family Room of ESC this Friday (March 17th), between 2:30-4:30pm. I would be happy to speak more about ND Day, and what we will be doing specifically in 2017.
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Notre Dame Day!
Go Irish!
Pablo
#NDDay
Dear colleagues:
We have exciting news to share regarding the Notre Dame Trail. We have decided to make the final day of the Notre Dame Trail COMPLIMENTARY for all registered pilgrims. Now is the time to cordially invite all your friends and family members to walk with us next summer!
The free events of Saturday, August 26 will include the following:
Please let me know if you have any questions along this journey together.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
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Katherine Lane, MNA ’00
Sr. Director, Notre Dame Trail
University of Notre Dame
Dear colleagues:
We are excited to announce Karen Sunshine as the Director of Game Day Hospitality & Cultivation Events within the Special Events & Stewardship team. In this role, Karen will create and execute premium gameday hospitality within club areas throughout Notre Dame Stadium, which will include the hosting of University leaders and volunteers including members of the Board of Trustees, Advisory Councils, and University benefactors. She will also be working closely with our event professionals in Athletics Advancement, Annual Giving & Marketing, and Cultivation Events.
Karen brings with her over 20 years of event and relationship management experience. She has served as a marketing special event manager for Disneyland Resort since 2000, having led theme park-based events, community-based initiatives and major Disneyland special projects. Moreover, Karen is the founder and owner of Plan It With Sunshine, a full service event and meeting planning company based in Santa Ana, California. Since 2008, Karen has led all hospitality programs for the Rose Bowl.
Karen earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Santa Clara and master’s degree from Clemson University. Karen and her husband Thom have three children — Caroline (junior at Claremont McKenna College), Johnny (freshman at Azusa Pacific University), and Christopher (sophomore at Orange Lutheran High School). Karen is a big Notre Dame fan, and has a sister who graduated from the University. Karen will begin her role on April 3; please join us in welcoming Karen to the Notre Dame family.
Our best,
Mary Fisher and Katherine Lane
On Sunday, Katherine Lane and members of the prayer group for the Notre Dame Trail will visit St. Michael’s Church in South Bend. Katherine will share a reflection on pilgrimages during their Christian Formation hour, starting at 9:00 a.m. Afterward, all will attend the 10:00 a.m.service together. On Sunday, March 26 we will be visiting First AME Zion Church at 10:00.
Alyssia J. Coates, Ph.D.
Director of Development – East Region
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 North Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
o: 574.631.1519
c: 574.276.2434
f: 574.631.8325
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I am writing to announce that Robin Caldwell will be leaving the University after 12 years of service as a member of the Annual Giving team. Robin’s husband, Barry, has taken a job that will take them to St. Louis at the end of June. We are very grateful for Robin’s commitment to Notre Dame and wish her well in her future endeavors.
We will post an updated position description in the coming weeks and, as always, appreciate recommendations of talented individuals to join our team. Please join me in congratulating Robin and thanking her for her contributions to Notre Dame.
Thank you,
Ashley Gerard
On Saturday, March 11, some of Notre Dame’s best undergraduate vocalists will come together at historic St. Peter’s Church in New York City to give a concert honoring the University’s 175th anniversary, and raising awareness for the Notre Dame Trail in August. The group will be having an open rehearsal for anyone who is interested in hearing the concert tonight (Monday, March 6) at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel on the second floor of St. Edward’s Hall (directly east of the Main Building). All are welcome to attend.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
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Katherine Lane, MNA ’00
Sr. Director, Notre Dame Trail
University of Notre Dame
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Writer / Editor. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Beth Ferlic.
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Welcome Landon James Tabor to world! Born at 12:55am on March 1st at 7lbs, 5oz. Brandon and Emily are doing great — and Landon has already slept for four hours…
Donor Services has an open position for an Account Specialist. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Stacey Koebel-Harder.
thank you
Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Organizational Effectiveness has an open position for a Data Integrity Specialist. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Patty Herrity.
Thank you,
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Mary A. Fisher ‘08, M.N.A. ‘15
Interim Sr. Director, Special Events & Stewardship
Department of Development
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of Craig Horvath’s father, Norman L. Horvath, on Feb. 23. Please continue to keep Craig, Lisa, their children and the entire Horvath family in your prayers during this time.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 26 from 4-8 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Homes located at 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46614. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church located at 54191 N Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN 46635.
Sara Liebscher
I am delighted to announce that Eileen Gieselman has accepted a new position with the Special Events & Stewardship team. Specifically, Eileen will serve the Compliance & Stewardship Programs team in a Lead Coordinator role, supporting efforts associated with our surplus fund resolution project and the ultimate design and implementation of the University’s formal compliance program.
A graduate of St. Mary’s College, Eileen has served the department in Regional Development for the past 21 years, and for the past three years has further served as a Regional Associate for the Special Events & Stewardship team. She will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and appreciation for stewardship to this new role. Eileen will continue to work remotely from Atlanta, GA, and we look forward to officially welcoming her aboard on Monday, March 6!
Best,
Mary Fisher
Hello team,
University Relations has an open position for a Senior Office Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Sarah Bogucki
Thank you
Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Alyssia J. Coates, Ph.D.
Director of Development – East Region
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 North Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
o: 574.631.1519
c: 574.276.2434
f: 574.631.8325
Dear UR Colleagues,
Condolences to Maria Di Pasquale and her family on the passing of her mother Charlotte Rose Di Pasquale on February 10th, 2017 in Oak Park, California.
Maria was a devoted daughter who just last week was blessed to be able to spend time with her mother out in California. Please take a minute to read about what an amazing women Charlotte was and the rich life that she embraced throughout her 91 years.
http://www.mankatomortuary.com/m/?p=memorial&id=1922434
Visitation will be held in Mankato Minnesota on Sunday, February 19th with a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday February 20th 2017.
Jim Morrison
Gift Planning has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Rich Naponelli.
Thank You
Natella
If you have benefactors in your portfolio with a charitable remainder trust through the Notre Dame Endowment, please encourage them to join the 2017 Scott Malpass Endowment Update Teleconference on February 21 at 1:30 EST. This private, invite only event for Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust donors and beneficiaries will include Scott’s remarks on the Notre Dame Endowment followed by a Question & Answer session.
If you have benefactors interested in joining this call, please contact Laura Snell.
Foundation Relations has an open position for an Associate Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Carla Ingrando.
Thank You
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
Colleagues-
We are currently interviewing students (undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate) for the UR Summer CASE Internship. The program is an 8-week paid experience (June 5-July 28) that includes a trip to Washington DC.
Interns benefit from investments of mentoring and professional development and produce meaningful work for the division by completing resume-worthy projects.
If you would like an intern to join your team this summer, please complete this project proposal form.
Please direct student candidates to the program description and application.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
Current academic year UR interns Elisa Villafana (AGSM), Emily Haskins (Foundation Relations), Kathy Wadolowski (SES), Alex Buccilli (LOD), Natalie Sargent (Academic Advancement), and Staff Fellow Kennedy St. Charles.
Prospect Management has an open position for an Assistant Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Lori Pope.
Thank you
— Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
We are delighted to announce the birth of Anna Cecilia Diss on 02/03/17 at 8:48 am. Anna weighed in at 7 lb 13 oz and was 20 in long.
Please keep Stephanie Witcher, and her family, in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Stephanie’s sister. Sabra N. Witcher passed away on Saturday, January 28th in Baltimore. Sabra’s funeral is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., with burial in Charlottesville, VA on Saturday.
Laura Midkiff
Associate Vice President
University Relations
Please consider joining the Development team for the 2017 St. Margaret’s House Winter Walk at 1:30 on February 19. This event is a non-competitive one mile walk through downtown South Bend. The intent is to show solidarity for the women and children who walk to access services, no matter the weather. All ages are welcome! To participate, please contact Bridget Conley or register for the Development team at
Bridget Conley
http://www.stmargaretshouse.org/winterwalk/users/register/teammember
Navarre Hospitality Group is offering Notre Dame Development a complimentary lunch on Thursday, February 2, 2017, 11:30- 1:00 in the Family Room.
Dear Team,
I am delighted to announce that Lisa Anderson joins our team today as the Career Advisor. She believes that helping people reach their full potential is a major theme in her life. This is evident in her work, volunteer activities, and community service. She brings her education, professional background, skills, and network along with her empathy and sense of humor to this important role.
Lisa has worked on campus previously with the Career Center and Center for Social Concerns. As the Director of Graduate Career Planning for 7 years, she effectively advised Notre Dame graduate students on their various career paths and options. At the invitation of the Center for Social Concerns, Lisa developed and delivered seminars on understanding mental illness.
Prior to Notre Dame, Lisa worked at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture where she developed programs with alumni and employers aimed at increasing awareness and hires of UVA graduates. More recently, Lisa was a full-time mental health advocate through her work with the local National Alliance for Mental Illness, Oaklawn, and the Clubhouse of St. Joseph County.
She is a graduate of Michigan State University and University of Virginia earning degrees in physical education/dance and counseling education, respectively.
On a personal note, Lisa loves singing, brainstorming, cooking and eating anything made with figs. Her husband, Gary Anderson, is a faculty member in the Theology Department. Lisa and Gary have two grown sons, Christopher and Matthew ’08 & ’10 (ACE), who live in South Bend.
Lisa will have office space located in the Eck Visitors Center to conduct career advising consults.
Please join me in welcoming Lisa to the Alumni Association.
Best,
Sharon
Dear Colleagues,
The Notre Dame Club of Greater Naples Area will again be hosting their Economic Outlook Luncheon on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Onsite registration will begin at 11:00 am, speakers will begin at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 12:30.
Michael Pries, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame Department of Economics and Christopher Murphy, III, Chairman and CEO, 1st Source Bank will discuss “Post-Election Economic Outlook, Including the Impact of Our Growing National Debt and What it Means for Our Economic Future” from economist and banking perspectives.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn how they can help to advance the Club’s mission through providing for the Club Scholarship in the future.
A registration fee of $100 per person (tables seat 8) will support the Notre Dame Club of Greater Naples Scholarship Fund.
If you have benefactors or prospects in that area that you think would be interested in this event, please provide them with the information above along with the link to register for the event.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
To My Friends and Colleagues,
Thirty five years ago, my brother was wrestling with choosing a college. He was leaning toward Boston College, my mom and dad’s alma mater, which was particularly special for my sentimental father. A letter from Notre Dame arrived late in the process. The debate ended. My father told my brother he’d be going to the University of Notre Dame. That was the start of a connection with Our Lady’s University that has evolved and deepened and this past difficult year, bolstered our family.
I don’t know if it was my dad’s heart or head that guided that decision. I believe it was God’s hand. We lost my dad to cancer this past Christmas Eve. While reflecting on the many, many gifts my father gave us, it occurred to me that he gave us the gift of Notre Dame. My dad was thrilled when I joined Notre Dame Development a little over a year ago. That excitement turned to awe at the extraordinary response from the Notre Dame family when we found out he was sick. You circled the wagons to support us. You sent prayers and cards and pictures of candles lit at the Grotto. Baskets arrived at their house and on that very hard day when our family gathered to say goodbye, the most beautiful blue and gold flowers greeted us at the church. A thank you in this format seems woefully inadequate but I wanted to make sure that you all knew what a profound difference you made for me and my family during a very trying time. One of the things my dad admired most about Notre Dame is that it “walks its talk.” He said Notre Dame is authentically what it aspires to be. I am deeply grateful to be part of such a place with all of you and I am deeply grateful that my dad recognized years ago why it was so special. Thank you for making it so.
With deepest gratitude,
Gail Slevin
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Geoff Stookey has been promoted to Sr. Financial Analyst. In addition to budget management and various reconciliations, Geoff will dedicate time to budget planning, and the use of new systems to improve our reporting and review of financial data. Geoff is also responsible for the completion of surveys such as the annual Voluntary Support of Education Survey(VSE), the ACC Annual Survey, and other ad hoc survey requests.
Geoff, ND Alum Class of 2009, joined the University in 2010 as an Account Services Coordinator in Donor Services. He joined the Finance Team in 2011 and was promoted to Budget Analyst in 2013. He is committed to excellence in the work he does for Development and is always eager to help other units or individuals when needed. His service to our community and to the University is representative of the University’s Core Values.
Please join me in congratulating Geoff Stookey.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Notre Dame Alumni Association has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Mike Brown.
In November of 2016, the Intercessory Prayer Team for the Notre Dame Trail organized a Prayer Service with the purpose to engage local church communities with the University’s 175th Anniversary Celebration. Church leaders learned first-hand from Lou Nanni about the vision and rationale for the pilgrimage. We invited the church leaders to pray with us, to communicate about the Notre Dame Trail within their communities, and to consider participation.
In continuation of this effort, once a month throughout this year, the Intercessory Prayer Team will be visiting local churches to fellowship in prayer. We invite you and your family to join us. Below is a list of the first two churches we will be visiting in the next couple of months.
You are also welcome to join the Intercessory Prayer Team in praying for the Notre Dame Trail. Below is a copy of the pilgrimage prayer card to pray at your convenience.
Please email Alyssia Coates with any questions.
Faith Apostolic Church:
Date: Sunday, January 22nd
Address: 909 N. Bendix Dr. South Bend, IN 46628
Time: 11:00 AM (Prayer will begin the first 20 minutes of the church service)
Grace AME Zion:
Date: Sunday, February 19th
Address: 1211 Vassar Ave. South Bend
Time: 11:00 AM (Prayer will begin the first 20 minutes of the church service)
Warmly,
Intercessory Prayer Team
If you are interested in exploring this position please contact Erin Thornton or Ann Moran.
thank you
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Please join us for the 2017 Scott Malpass Endowment Update Teleconference on February 21 at 1:30 EST. This private, invite only event for Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust donors and beneficiaries will include Scott’s remarks on the Notre Dame Endowment followed by a Question & Answer session.
Conference rooms have been reserved in Grace Hall 1101 and the Family Room at Eddy Street for your convenience. If you plan to join remotely, please contact Laura Snell for dial-in instructions.
We plan to close out the gift processing for Calendar Year 2016 on Thursday, January 12. On Friday we will begin processing gifts for 2017. Please check to see if you have gifts that need to be counted in final CY2016 numbers and deliver them to Donor Services right away! Remember to include all envelopes for mail so that postmarks can be properly documented.
Thank you for all the generous donations of pet food to help families keep their pets! We dropped off over 125lbs of dry feed, plus canned food, toys, beds and treats to the Northern Food Bank and SBACC! We have one last push to collect through January 17th Animals bring us such comfort, so let’s lend a little hand and help out! Again, thank you to everyone for your support and donations!
The Principal Gifts Team
I am excited (and sad) to announce that Rita has decided to change gears again and will be taking her talents to The Mendoza School as Graduate Business Programs Student Services, Assistant Director. For 10 years Rita Udvardy has been a loyal, dedicated and inspiring member of the University Relations family. From her humble beginnings as seasonal staff member in the Lettershop, throughout her run as a Project Specialist in Donor Services; Manager of the Donor Experience Team within Annual Giving Programs and her most recent leap of faith, joining the Data Integrity Team, Rita has been a driver of change and true believer in the University’s Mission. Rita’s last day with our team will be January 13th, please be sure to stop by ESC to wish her well.
Patty Herrity
Dear Colleagues,
As we continue to develop our marketing of planned gifts to the University, we have partnered with an external marketing research firm that we have used in the past to develop a survey to better understand the decisions potential benefactors make in deciding to make Charitable Annuity Gift (CGA) to Notre Dame.
The first phase of this survey was sent on June 14 of last year to current CGA benefactors. The second phase of this survey was sent this morning, to alumni, parents and friends including assigned entities that have not made a planned gift.
The data that is generated from both phases of this survey will be essential as we develop a comprehensive marketing plan for CGAs.
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
I’m pleased to announce that Amanda McKee will join our team as the
Eck Visitors Center coordinator on Monday, January 9.
Amanda comes to us from Gordon Food Service where she served as a
sales and service manager. Prior to this, she was a sales manager and human
resources representative at Macy’s. At both companies, she led teams
in attaining sales and marketing goals and providing high levels of
customer service.
Amanda will manage all daily operations of the center. This includes
coordination of campus public and private tours, management of events
held in the atrium and auditorium, and oversight of the wall
displays and exhibits that introduce the University’s rich history and
beautiful campus. In addition, Amanda will also lead our customer
service team and student tour guides.
Amanda graduated from Saint Mary’s College in 1997 with a bachelor of
arts degree in political science.
She and her husband Bob have a son, Carlo, who is 7 and in the first
grade. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family and
traveling…having most recently visited Walt Disney World.
Please join me in welcoming Amanda and making her feel at home at the
Alumni Association.
Thanks,
Mark A. Witucki
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Gail Slevin’s father, Don Casey Sr., passed away on Christmas Eve in Vero Beach, FL. Gail and her mother were with Don when he passed away.
Anyone who knows Gail has heard her describe her close family’s deep love and affection for Don. Gail tells of her Dad’s extraordinary gifts as a writer and communicator, a talent shared by all the siblings. He was devoted to Gail’s mother Carole – sadly, Christmas Eve is Carole’s birthday.
Don’s obituary is below. The funeral was held on December 30 in Vero Beach, FL. Please hold Gail and her family in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tcpalm/obituary.aspx?n=donald-m-casey&pid=183239905&
Sincerely,
Anne Griffith
Dear team,
We are pleased to announce that Matt Gelchion will join the Storytelling & Engagement team as the Director of Creative Strategy and Design for Annual Giving, effective February 1.
Matt has spent the past three years leading the national recruiting efforts for the Alliance for Catholic Education at Notre Dame, which saw a record number of applications in 2016. Prior to this role, he served ACE both as the Associate Director for K-12 Educational Access and as a high school teacher at Resurrection High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Matt received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Notre Dame in 2009 and 2011, where he met his wife Brittany. He holds an advisory role with the Career Center as a member of its recruiting council and, since 2012, has served as a coach for Notre Dame men’s and women’s boxing (and is a former Bengal Bouts champion, 2006.)
Please join us in welcoming Matt!
Jim Small and Ryan Brennan
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Major Regan Jones will be joining the Academic Advancement team on Monday, January 9 as senior project manager for multi-disciplinary initiatives (aka Big Ideas). This two-year term position is jointly supported by University Relations and the Provost Office to ensure innovative planning, disciplined project management, and a strong partnership with Development, is being provided as new multi-disciplinary initiatives continue to emerge and result in transformative opportunities for Notre Dame. One particular project Regan will focus on this spring includes Notre Dame’s new military/veterans initiative, which will include serving as liaison to fundraisers interested in knowing more about the needs and priorities associated with this important effort.
Regan, who retired this past month as infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, has served the past 2.5 years at Notre Dame as Director of Operations for the ROTC Programs (Navy, Army, and Air Force). Prior to Notre Dame, Regan completed two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one deployment in support the 31st Marine Expedition Unit in the pacific theater of operations. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device and the Purple Heart Medal for injuries sustained during combat operations. Regan has an undergraduate degree from the University at Albany in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration degree from Florida State University. He and his wife, Mary, along with their three children, reside in Granger, Indiana.
Please join me in welcoming Regan to the team! We are thrilled to have him on board.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Jim Morrison
Sr. Director of Academic Advancement
The viewing will be held on Friday, January 6th, 6:00-8:00 pm, with the Rosary at 7:30 pm.
The Eddy Street Smart Car is currently out of service for repairs. A notice will be sent when the repairs are completed. Thank you for your patience.
Vicki Reeder
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Heather Hakanen will transition to the Organizational Effectiveness team effective immediately to serve as the team’s Senior Administrative Assistant.
For the past 12 years, Heather has served as an integral member of several departments across campus including Development Advancement Services, the Office of Continuous Improvement, the Office of Campus Services, and most recently the Office of Campaign Administration. Heather has continued to exhibit much flexibility and professionalism while acclimating herself to each new office, task, and campus partnership.
Please join me in congratulating Heather as she embarks on the next phase of her career in serving Notre Dame.
All my best,
Brad
Corporate Relations has an open position for a Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Nathan Utz.
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence has an open position for a Business Intelligence Professional. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Carleen Quinlan.
Natella Micola VonFursten
Dear friends,
Merry Christmas! As you know, members of our Annual Giving team will be in the office next Tuesday – Friday, December 27-30 from 10a-4p, asking our generous alumni, parents and friends to renew their annual gifts to Notre Dame. If you would like to join in the fun and volunteer to make phone calls thanking members of the Notre Dame family for their gifts and asking them to renew in 2016, please let me, Amy Schell or Mary Bueno know what day(s) would work best. Please let us know by noon this Thursday, December 22 if possible. With more than 10,000 calls to make before January, no one will be turned away!
Of course, please feel no pressure whatsoever to join. We know how hard everyone works this time of year and how important time away is with your family. Thank you for your incredible teamwork and friendship, as always.
Merry Christmas!
Ryan
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Ryan Brennan
Senior Director, Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
University of Notre Dame
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
574-631-8933 (w)| 574-292-9066 (m)
rbrennan@nd.edu
The FY16 Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle impact reports are now available at the Eddy Street offices. Please also see a pdf of the report, which is attached here. If you have any questions please contact Suzanne or Shelby.
Dear Colleagues,
I am very excited to announce that Mark Dumich will lead the Strategic Analytics team effective January 3 as the new Director of Data and Analytics. Please note, Mark will continue to support the South Region in the prospecting of donors until his replacement has been identified in Prospect Management.
In leading the Strategic Analytics team, Mark will work closely with many across the Division to create, develop, and maintain a suite of analytics that enhance fundraising efforts and drive strategic business decisions. During his two years in Prospect Management, Mark has shown a stellar work ethic, raw talent, and commitment to his fellow colleagues. Prior to joining the Prospect Management team, Mark spent 8+ years working at M&N Trading in Chicago, a boutique trading firm specializing in the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve.
Mark is a 2006 Notre Dame graduate, majoring in finance. During his time at Notre Dame, Mark earned a Monogram working as a student manager for the baseball program. Mark and his wife, Carrie, are the proud parents of four children.
Please join me in congratulating Mark as he embarks on the next phase of his career in serving Notre Dame.
All my best,
Brad
I am excited to announce the hire of our newest South fundraiser, Steve Sollmann (ND ’04). Steve will begin December 21, working with families in and around his hometown of Cincinnati (formerly covered by Brian Diss), as well as pick up Bill Kempf’s families in San Antonio and Austin. Steve has been working as an academic counselor for student-athletes at Notre Dame since 2011. He was a standout player and captain of the ND Baseball team, earning MVP, All-American, and Academic All-American honors to name a few. He was also a member of the last Irish baseball team to make to the College World Series in 2002. Steve spent four years playing professional baseball in the Milwaukee Brewers minor league system before hanging up the cleats. Prior to returning to Notre Dame, Steve worked for three years at Morningstar, Inc., an investment research firm in Chicago. He and his wife, Kate (ND ’04 and sister of Mark Dumich), have three children: Mae (9), Will (6), Luke (3).
Thanks!
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We are thrilled to announce that Katie Carter Elia (ND ’12) has accepted the position of Coordinator on the Special Events & Stewardship team, serving as the primary partner for the acknowledgements program and a key member of the Communications, Recognition, and Stewardship group.
In this role, Katie will manage the acknowledgments program, including the oversight of acknowledgement communications from the Office of the President and Lou Nanni. She will also serve as an editor, a coordinator of project timelines, and aid in administrative tasks and other special projects.
Katie comes to us after more than two and half years with the Notre Dame Alumni Association where she served our Affinity Groups and Young Alumni with enthusiasm and care, building strong relationships with our Senior Alumni, Diversity, and ND Women Connect Boards. She has also been an asset to our Young Alumni and Student Programs as well.
Katie is deeply passionate and committed to her alma mater, and her infectious positive personality is undeniable. Her organizational skills, technical acumen, creativity, and dedication to our mission will be a tremendous asset. Please join Special Events & Stewardship in welcoming Katie to the team!
Beth Ferlic
Happy Holidays!
Marilyn ?
Marilyn Bassett
Colleagues
As mid-year reviews and conversations take place, see below for reminders and resources regarding Personal Development Plans.
I have received great feedback on Skillport– the new university-wide online learning resource.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
Steps and Tools for Setting Personal Development Plans
Dear Team:
Attached is our annual year-end memo with communication details and deadline information. Please reach out to me with any questions.
Thanks!
Brian Dean
Dear Colleagues, please join me in congratulating Gary Girzadas on his acceptance of the Senior Director of Corporate Relations position at Syracuse University. Gary is the longest standing employee here in our Corporate Relations operation at over 11 years of service. This is an exciting opportunity for both him professionally, as well as he and Jill personally. They will be relocating to Jill’s hometown of Skaneateles, NY. Gary will begin his new role at the beginning of 2017, so his last days here will be over the next couple weeks. Please take the time to stop by and thank Gary for a job well done.
Nathan
Special Events and Stewardship has two open positions for Compliance and Stewardship Programs, Program Director. If you are interested in exploring these positions please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Mary Fisher.
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to share that the Data and Analytics program director position has been posted at jobs.nd.edu. This individual, reporting to me, will be charged with leading the efforts around predictive and strategic analytics. We are looking for a proven leader who will provide an analytical structure as a critical front-end in allowing senior management to make key strategic decisions. Please reach out directly to me or Ann Moran if you have any questions about the position.
Thank you,
Brad Goff
Jeremy and Mandy Brown, and big sister Sophia, are happy to welcome Alexander Chapman Brown to their family! He was born Thursday, 12/1 at 3:52pm, and weighted in at 6 lbs 7oz and 19 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well.
Congratulationso to the Brown family!
Carleen Quinlan
Colleagues,
As the calendar year winds down, I wanted to make sure you were aware of the deadline for processing payment requests thru Accounts Payable. Check Requisitions, Payments for Services, Travel Reimbursements etc. should be in Accounts Payable by End-of-Day Monday, December 19th. Please let me know if there are any emergency payment requests after this date.
Also, the last payroll for 2016 is Thursday, December 22nd.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding year-end transactions.
Thanks
Mary Ellen
Team,
Please click on the link below to watch the new Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle 2016 Impact Video, which was sent to our members on Thursday night. This video, as well as a smaller mailed flip-book, will take the place of our annual report. A huge thank you to Jim Small, Brandon Tabor, Lin Wang, Lia Martin, and Grace Prosniewski for all their amazing work.
Best,
Drew, Suzanne, and Shelby
Hello,
We wanted to let you know that there are still 19 openings for complimentary 15-minute massages on December 14 in Grace Hall. Please click the link below to sign up. Massages will take place in the Harmony Room.
The Wellness Committee
The strategic applications and business intelligence team has an open position for a Business System Analyst, preferably with Salesforce experience. This position will be working on the Salesforce CRM implementation within the development office. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Carleen Quinlan.
The Alumni Association has an open part time positions for the NDAA Career, Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran.
Thank you,
Natella
It always brings me great joy to see good things happen to good people so I’m happy to share with you that our very own Nancy Cole has accepted a new role within the University as the new Operations Coordinator for the ESTEEM Program. As a valuable member of our team for almost five years and a good friend to everyone in the Alumni Association, we will miss Nancy greatly. But I’m sure you will join me in congratulating her on this well earned promotion.
All the best,
Dolly
Looking for something fun to do Friday night that involves art and free food? Come join Mary Ann Butkovich, wife of John and mom of Annie, at an Artist’s Reception at the Colfax Campus Gallery to see her work, along with two other artists. If you can’t make it Friday night, the show will be there until Friday, December 16th. The gallery is open weekdays 9 am to 7 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm.
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Craig Sharpe will be joining the Special Events & Stewardship team as the Director of Compliance & Stewardship Programs on Wednesday, December 7.
In this role, Craig will assume primary responsibility for developing a University-wide compliance function for donor-restricted funds, and will oversee the associated annual production of endowed reports. Alongside the other members of the Compliance & Stewardship Programs team, Craig will also play a vital role to strengthen partnerships within the department and across the University towards developing creative and sustainable best practices in stewardship.
For the past six years, Craig has been working within Notre Dame’s Office of General Counsel, most recently exercising oversight and enforcement of the University’s Conflict of Interest policy. Prior to joining the University in 2010, Craig spent a number of years in the mortgage industry and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. With significant experience in the areas of IT, reporting, and business process development and improvement (he is green belt-certified!), we know he will be an exceptional addition to the team!
Best,
Mary Fisher
I am delighted to announce that, effective immediately, Kris Machalleck has been promoted to Program Director, Compliance & Stewardship Programs.
For the past 14 years, Kris has served as an integral member of the Development department, lending her expertise to the annual endowment report effort, partnering with the Office of Gift Planning on donor advised fund reporting, discerning recognition for University benefactors, and leading and assisting with numerous stewardship events, among her many other contributions to the Special Events and Stewardship units.
Please join me in congratulating Kris on this well-deserved promotion!
Best,
Mary Fisher
Sunday marked the beginning of Advent, the four-week season when we ready ourselves for the coming of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. This year, the Notre Dame Alumni Association and FaithND are inviting the ND family to observe 28 Days of Peace. Each day, we will strive to bring peace to the world through a small but meaningful activity, such as a prayer or kind gesture. Most activities can be done in five minutes or so, and each will help facilitate a spirit of peace.
Watch for the daily prompts on our Twitter and Facebook channels or through FaithND’s Daily Gospel Reflection, or visit 28dayspeace.nd.edu. If you want a daily mobile reminder, text ND28Days to 51555.
Euchre Players,
It’s time to sign up for December Euchre! We will gather together Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 5:15pm in the ESC Cafe. We will begin playing at 5:30.
The cost to play is $10. If you have any questions, or would like to join us please contact me at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu. Your entry fee is due to me by 5pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2016.
I look forward to seeing you at the card table!
Patty
Tammy and I are excited to announce that baby Amelia has arrived by natural birth after 5 hours of intense labor, 1 and half push and no epidural or pain meds.
10:22 pm, November 18th, 2016, 8 pounds and 8oz – 20 inches and 3/4
Thank you for all the support you’ve given us during the pregnancy. We look forward to introducing you to our beautiful daughter soon!
PS. We did figure out how to work the baby car seat.
Rod Ambrissi
Train for The Notre Dame Trail by participating in the 3rd Annual Proud to Be ND Virtual Run & Walk! Race Day is November 29! Register to run for ND today!
Not only will you be supporting our ND students (you can even sponsor a student to race for you!) but you will receive a training plan, customized race bib and a finisher’s medal. All participants who register for the Virtual Run/Walk will also be entered for a chance to win free final day of the ND Trail registrations!
We will also be coming together on Race Day, 11/29, starting at 3pm to run/walk as a team and will provide routes for any distance. If you are participating as a team, please email our race director, lindahl.chase@nd.edu
Sign up and join the celebration!
See you on the track!
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing Team
The Ask Jack session (in conjunction with Ron Powlus giving our guests his “coach’s keys to the game”) begins at 9:45 am in the Jordan Hall of Science Auditorium, and promises to be a great conclusion to our gameday events for the 2016 football season. We hope to see you there with your benefactors.
Thank you.
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Jean Collier for over 8 years of dedicated service to the University. Jean started in Regional Development in 2008 and transitioned to Corporate Relations in 2011. She has been instrumental in cultivating and stewarding many great corporate relationships, including General Electric, Deloitte, and KPMG. Since relocating here full-time for the Corporate Relations role, she and her husband Gary have had to live in separate cities. Jean has made the tough decision to leave the University and start fresh somewhere that she and Gary can be permanently reunited. Let us all thank Jean for her service to our team and wish her and Gary well on their new endeavors.
Nathan Utz
Dear Team:
The Alumni Association has an open position for a Digital Specialist. If you are interested in exploring this position, please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Bill Gangluff.
Thank you,
Natella
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Natella Micola
Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Tel 574-631-8921
Fax 574-631-8325
Dear Colleagues,
An IRA Charitable Rollover communication will be sent this evening via email to ~26,600 entities who are 65 years or older and are not part of an annual recognition society. The email encourages these entities to consider a rollover of their required minimum distribution to Notre Dame. Similar emails will be sent from annual fund owners to Sorin, OSTM, JCOS and Rockne members to encourage renewals to these funds through the IRA distributions these entities are required to take beginning at age 70 1/2 from a qualified IRA account.
These emails will direct recipients to both IRA Rollover and Year-End Tax Strategies landing pages. Please take a moment to review these pages as the information contained may be helpful to you in speaking with your benefactors regarding their year-end giving.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this material and Go Irish!
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
T: 574-631-0038
E: lsnell@nd.edu
W: nd.giftplans.org
The 2016 Proud to Be ND Virtual Run & Walk is on November 29th! Where will you run for ND? Register today!
Theresa Fry joined the Law School Advancement team today, November 14, 2016. A native of Elkhart, Theresa is a graduate of Indiana University. She previously worked for Beacon Health as the Sunburst Races coordinator and as the business manager for Augusta RV. She will assist the Dean, Ian Secviar and me in all development efforts related to the Law School. Her office is in 1341 Biolchini Hall and her phone number is 631-7609. Theresa is smart, energetic, thoughtful, and wonderfully over qualified. We are thrilled to have her on our team. Please welcome Theresa when you see her!
John Lloyd
I am pleased to announce two additions to our UR Academic Year Internship Program.
Elisa Villafana, College of Arts and Letters, will work with Andrea Bullock and Chris Wells on marketing communication to undergraduate alumni.
Alexandra Buccilli, Mendoza College of Business, will work with Bryan Reaume and Ann Moran to build and market the UR Internship Program.
As academic year interns, they will A) benefit from investments of mentoring and professional development B) produce meaningful work for the division by completing resume-worthy projects.
Please join me in welcoming them.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
UR Internship Program: Description and Project Proposal Form for UR Colleagues
UR Internship Program: Description and Application for Students
Today, we want to say thank you to all of our colleagues who served our country in the military.
An email solicitation was sent this morning from our very own Brian Dean (U.S. Marine Corps) to alumni, parents and friends who have not made a FY17 gift (those individuals with primary solicitors were excluded). The email links to a video sharing the story of current graduate student and veteran, Luis Morales. Please take a moment to listen and share his story.
The Notre Dame Veterans Fund was created to support the 75-100 veterans enrolled at the University of Notre Dame in a given semester. The fund helps to offset tuition and living costs, and provides resources that enable veterans to continue their education.
In Notre Dame,
Andrea Bullock
Dear Team,
I want to share some news about our colleague, Annie Duffy ’06. As most of you know, Annie has been in the Career Advisor role for the last 3+ years and she has recently decided to stay home with her little ones, Danny and Abby. Annie’s decision was not easy as she derives a lot of fulfillment from supporting our alumni, but her desire now is to focus on her family.
Annie’s contributions are many and include serving an average of 700 alumni in each of the last two fiscal years, expertly critiquing 200 resumes last year alone, and developing and delivering 6 Clear-Sighted Career webinars. She has done this and more while enhancing the professionalism of our services and support provided to our alumni in times of transition. Her care and skill were evident in her prior NDAA role as the Clubs Program Director in which she engaged with club leaders from all clubs. Her conscientiousness and work ethic are admirable and I will miss working with her. Annie’s last day will be November 30th.
I am taking this opportunity to review the role in light of expanded services and updates will follow as decisions are made.
For now, please join me in wishing Annie well and thanking her for 6+ years of service within the Alumni Association.
Best,
Sharon
It is with mixed emotions that I share with you the resignation of Sean MacCready from his role as Midwest fundraiser based in our Chicago office.
Sean has accepted a position with the Office of Catholic Schools and Special Initiatives of the Archdiocese of Chicago as their Senior Major Gift Officer. He will transition to his new role on November 11.
Please join me in thanking Sean for his dedication and service to Our Lady’s university. Sean has been an integral and fun-loving part of the Midwest team. We wish Sean nothing but the best in his future endeavors.
In Notre Dame,
Tim Willis
Colleagues,
In the last week, over 1500 reminders were mailed to Recognition Society members with renewal periods between January and October. Members were presented with a range of giving options, including their scheduled renewal amount. Email and phone contact will follow.
To access this list of donors who received a reminder, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate fund owner.
Best,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
We’re pleased to announce that Grace Prosniewski has been hired as our new writer on the Storytelling & Engagement Team. Grace’s first day is Monday, November 14th.
Here’s what you’ll want to know about Grace — she’s a talented writer, a very nice person and she graduated from that “school in Ann Arbor.” Please know, going “two for three” in the big leagues gets you into the Hall of Fame!
Grace grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, where she graduated from Ladywood High School in Livonia — an all-girl Catholic prep school. Her 88 year-old Grandmother — a life-long Notre Dame fan — admitted to the family last week; “my prayers have been answered” — when she learned Grace got this job.
The family is looking forward to bringing Grandma to campus real soon — we’ll make that a special visit!
I had the honor of hosting Grace, Pam (mom) and Paul (dad) for breakfast this Saturday and a tour of campus. I learned Paul’s brother worked at Notre Dame in the late 70’s and Pam recalls coming to a ND football game with her brother in the 80’s. Grace has two older sisters — the oldest is a lawyer and her middle sister is a teacher. The Prosniewski’s are good people!
We are very excited about the talent, personality and humility Grace will bring to our team. You’re going to love her. Please be sure to stop by and welcome this “Michigan Wolverine” to the Notre Dame family!
Jim Small
Many thanks to Andrea Bullock, Tom Molnar, Ron Linczer, Mary Bueno, and Aaron Wall for powerfully sharing about their families at ND Shares. They blessed all in attendance.
It is a privilege to work A) alongside all colleagues who care so well for their families B) in a mission that deeply affirms, values, and supports families.
Per many follow-up requests, note:
As always, feel free to contact me about presenter ideas for future sessions of ND Shares.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
Colleagues,
I’m very happy to announce the newest member of the NDAA team! Dan Allen has been hired as the new Spirituality Program Director. Dan is no stranger to campus, earning B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy in 2007 and a Masters of Divinity in 2011. Additionally, Dan has been the Assistant Director of Summer Housing and Off-Campus Student Services since 2014. Prior to returning to Notre Dame in that role, Dan served as the Director of Religious Education at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger, IN for three years. Dan and his wife currently reside in South Bend with their three children, Benjamin (5), Mark (3) and Nicholas (2).
Dan’s first day with us will be December 1st. Please join me in welcoming Dan!
My best,
Mike Sullivan
I’m pleased to announce some exciting changes in the Alumni Association’s Marketing Communications team that will allow us to elevate engagement with our alumni and friends digitally and increasingly embrace a group that is growing in importance, our young alumni. These changes will involve shifts in positions and growth in the team and I wanted to make sure you were aware of these changing roles.
Bill Gangluff is being promoted to Senior Director of Marketing Communications. In addition to his outstanding leadership on the marketing front, Bill has increasingly taken on senior level responsibilities within the association, and I’m pleased to be able to acknowledge his contributions.
Kevin Brennan will assume a new role as Associate Director of Marketing Communications, continuing to report to Bill. Kevin will lead the execution of all digital communications with our alumni and friends through social media channels and our website. He will have the following three direct reports.
Josh Stowe will move from his role as a Digital Specialist into Kevin’s vacated role as Writer and Content Editor. In this role, Josh will provide the majority of the day-to-day marketing writing needs and partner with Kevin to provide feature writing for Echoes. He will also become the alumni editor of Notre Dame Magazine, overseeing the Class Notes section.
Josh’s current position, Digital Specialist, will be posted in coming days. This position manages all of our social media channels and web content.
The final individual who will report to Kevin is Jackie Thomas, as young alumni program director. Jackie will join Marketing Communications from our Programs team to partner with Kevin and the rest of Marcom to develop a strategic plan to engage young alumni.
If you have any questions about these changes, please don’t hesitate to ask either Bill or me.
All the best,
Dolly
Dear Reader,
You came to our hospital as a patient, in need of help. Thank you for that profound act of trust.
Now we come to you, humbly, to ask for your help in turn. The cause for excellent health care, here in our community, needs you. Will you consider becoming its champion … by making a gift?
WELL, WOULD YOU consider it? Would the opening paragraph of this one page, two-sided letter — personalized and signed by a hospital vice president — compel you to donate to a hospital that had cared for you or someone in your family?
The answer, for about 35,000 recipients, was yes. Over 10 years, that is the number of people who have responded with donations to this letter, which is tweaked and sent annually to former patients of the Sharp HealthCare system’s four main and three specialty hospitals in San Diego. The donations have ranged from $1 to $20,000.
Ten thousand of those responses were from new donors — an often hard-to-convince audience during any fund-raiser.
“It just goes to show you that an effective, well-crafted appeal can make a tremendous difference,” said James Sardina, the annual giving manager for the Sharp HealthCare Foundation.
Tom Ahern, the author of the letter, is one of the country’s most sought-after creators of fund-raising messages. He cites this piece as an example of how the language of giving — the right words, articulating the right appeal aimed at the right audience — can increase response rates.
“You have got to make your donors feel good in order to retain them,” said Mr. Ahern, who is based in Foster, R.I.
All good advertising copywriters know the power of the word “you” to generate a sense of immediacy and connection; Mr. Ahern used it in each of the first five sentences. But in explaining the success of this letter, he also cited the principle of reciprocity — meaning, in essence, we (the hospital) did something good for you (the reader and former patient). So perhaps, the letter suggests, you can do something good for us.
After all, it’s only fair, right? People like to think of themselves as being fair. Indeed, that is one of the nine moral adjectives that the psychologist Jennifer Shang has identified in her research on what motivates people to give. These “describe a core sense of who people actually are, as well as a core sense of who people would ideally like to be,” said Dr. Shang, a professor of philanthropic psychology at Plymouth University in Britain.
The other eight adjectives are kind, compassionate, helpful, caring, friendly, generous, honest and hard-working.
In one study, Dr. Shang found that thanking those who contributed to a public radio station in the United States for being “kind and compassionate” increased giving among female donors by 10 percent.
That said, she added, successful fund-raising is complex. “Randomly injecting these words into the same communication that donors would not otherwise read anyway does not help anybody,” she said in an email. “It is about allowing the donors the opportunity to reflect on who they think they are.”
Yet many charitable organizations “churn out appeals that talk about how fabulous their organizations are and not about the donor’s part of the story,” said Jen Love, co-founder of the fund-raising consultancy Agents of Good. Making appeals more donor-centric, Ms. Love said, is the hallmark of effective fund-raising.
She and Mr. Ahern said the most effective medium to reach donors was one from the past: old-fashioned direct mail.
Older people, belonging to a generation that still prefers print, are the most generous: A 2013 study on generational giving habits commissioned by the software company Blackbaud found that those born in 1945 and earlier tend to give an average of $1,367 a year, surpassing millennials, who average $481 a year.
Because so much messaging has moved online, it’s not only older adults who are attracted by the novelty of delivered mail. “When you get something in your actual mailbox, that’s a thing!” said Ms. Love, whose firm is based in Waterdown, Ontario. “You think it might be an invitation to a wedding or a party.”
Of course, a good fund-raising appeal is just that: an invitation to help an organization that makes donors feel good about doing it, while communicating the urgency of the need.
“We try to get our clients to imagine that it’s 24 hours before your organization was founded,” said Ms. Love, whose clients include Habitat for Humanity, the Y.M.C.A. and Humber College in Toronto. “A group of people stood together that day and said, ‘We have to do something about this.’ Every single appeal now has to resonate with that same core value, that same ‘fist on the table’ insistence and energetic urgency.”
Urgency, and as Mr. Ahern said, the need to “celebrate how wonderful the donor is,” as he did in the windup of his letter for Sharp’s Chula Vista hospital, which is being mailed again in 2017, illustrate how the language of giving can have a huge effect.
“We cannot do great medicine without your help. So please consider Sharp Chula Vista in your decisions about charitable giving.
I know there are many good charities that will seek your help. Please know how honored we are when you choose to make a gift to Sharp HealthCare Foundation.”
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce that Eugenio Acosta will serve as our new Director of Academic Advancement for the College of Engineering. In this role, Eugenio will serve as the development liaison for the College as a member of Dean Kilpatrick’s senior leadership team. He will work closely with the Dean, faculty, advisory council members, and field fundraisers to advance the key priorities for the College of Engineering along with collaborative initiatives with ND Research, College of Science, and others.
Eugenio, who received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame in 2001 and M.B.A. from California State University in 2007, has been an integral part of our University Relations team since 2013 where he has served as International Alumni Relations Program Director. Prior to joining Notre Dame, Eugenio served as Senior Engineer and Project Manager for McCarthy Building Co. for twelve years in Newport Beach, Ca.
We believe Eugenio’s experience along with his strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, technical expertise, and dedication to the mission of Our Lady’s University, will enable him to advance an ambitious fund raising plan for the College of Engineering and multi-disciplinary STEM initiatives.
We look forward to welcoming Eugenio to the Academic Advancement Team in early December. In the meantime Eugenio, Nathan Utz, and I will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition for each of the roles involved.
Please join me in congratulating Eugenio on his exciting new position as well as thanking Nathan Utz on his great leadership in this role the past five years as he transitions full-time in his new role as Senior Director of Corporate Relations!
Yours in Notre Dame,
Jim Morrison
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing dropped a direct mail campaign last week to approximately 24,000 alumni, parents, and friends with previous gifts to the Sorin Society, Corby Young Alumni, and the Notre Dame Fund.
The mailing included a letter from seniors Emily David and John Lee who shared their wonderful Notre Dame stories with an emphasis on their work with Campus Ministry and Notre Dame’s Catholic Mission.
The letter and mailing list can be viewed here. The mailing was sent first class and gifts generated will be routed through the Chicago lockbox.
I am excited to announce that Amanda Retartha is joining the Foundation Relations team as a Director of Foundation Relations serving the College of Arts & Letters.
For the past two years, Amanda has served the University through her stellar work on our Stewardship and Special Events team. By all accounts Amanda is smart, hard-working, and an excellent team mate. We are thrilled that she is joining the FR team.
Amanda will transition to Foundation Relations on November 28. Please join me in congratulating Amanda on her new role!
Sincerely,
Carla Ingrando
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to share that in anticipation of the opening of the Campus Crossroads Project next fall, the Special Events & Stewardship team will be adding a new position — Program Director of Special Events, Gameday Hospitality.
As his or her primary responsibility, this individual will design and oversee all gameday hospitality experiences housed within the premium spaces of the Campus Crossroads Project and other athletic club facilities. Towards this end, he or she will partner with the University Events Management group to liaise with gameday vendors, and will also partner closely with Athletics to develop a year-round stewardship plan for CCP premium seat holders. This individual will report to me.
The position will be posted to the ND job board today. Please feel free to share this posting with any interested parties and of course, to reach out directly to Ann Moran or me if you have any questions.
All my best,
Mary Fisher
All,
I am excited to announce that Julie Hentig joins our team as the Event Coordinator on Tuesday, November 1st.
Julie comes to us by way of the Morris Inn where she previously served as the Assistant Manager for Food & Beverage. She has a background in event logistics, guest service and project coordination with institutes such as the Humane Society of West Michigan, the Arena District of Grand Rapids and the Gun Lake Casino. Julie is excited about working in events and looks for ways to enhance and perfect the guest experience.
Julie recently relocated from Michigan with her husband, Jamie, who is pursuing his PhD here at Notre Dame. They live locally with their two dogs, Brody and Stella.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Julie to the Alumni Association!
My best,
Erin Thornton
Good afternoon!
On Friday, October 21 at 11:45 a.m., our team grew a little bigger. Please welcome Remington “Remy” Charles Wells. He is 6 lbs. 10 ounces at 19″ and is already a football fan.
Sara and Remy (Chris and Rux too) are doing well.
Sincerely,
Andrea Bullock
The Rockne Heritage Fund Fall Mailing will be hitting mailboxes this week. It was sent to 2,000 renewals and a 3,700 recruit population. The mailing featured freshman Volleyball player Jemma Yeadon, the new RHF mini book and includes a new $500 level. For more information on the mailing please contact Alex Romagnolo at 1-0448.
Dear Colleagues,
I write to tell you that Bryan Keve is no longer with the University, effective Friday October 21. All benefactor concerns should be directed to me. Thanks in advance for your collaboration.
In Notre Dame,
Anne Griffith
I am pleased to announce two graduate students in the Mendoza College of Business have joined our University Relations team as academic year interns.
Emily McNally, Master of Science in Management, will work with Carla Ingrando and Lindsey McIntyre to create a foundation playbook.
Katherine Wadolowski, Master of Science in Management, will work with Beth Ferlic and David Daley to create a “Where Are They Now?” financial aid stewardship piece.
As academic year interns, they will A) benefit from investments of mentoring and professional development B) produce meaningful work for the division by completing resume-worthy projects.
Please join me in welcoming them.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
Additional academic year internships now available.
UR Internship Program: Description and Project Proposal Form for UR Colleagues
UR Internship Program: Description and Application for Students
Please join me in welcoming Jesse Meyer to the University Relations team as a new Director of Development. Jesse will be serving benefactors in Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska.
Jesse comes to Notre Dame from the University of Chicago’s Alumni Relations & Development Office. While at UChicago, he worked on the Class Giving & Reunions Team and the Leadership Giving Team as a frontline fundraiser. In a previous role, he also ran a pre-professional career program at UChicago for students interested in proprietary trading. Prior to that, Jesse spent time in intercollegiate athletics at the University of Iowa and University of Kansas. He began his career in Chicago as an options trader for Moray Capital Management.
Jesse graduated from the University of Chicago in 2007 and was a member of the men’s varsity basketball team. His wife, Erin, is a 2008 UChicago graduate and former member of the women’s volleyball team and currently works as a physician assistant. They have two daughters, Lucy (4) and Ginny (2). Jesse holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Iowa and is currently pursuing a PhD in Sport Management from the University of Kansas. He and Erin are thrilled to join the ND Family and will be relocating to the South Bend area as soon as possible!
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your tremendous commitment to the University, and to the Boldly Notre Dame campaign. We are in the campaign’s 4th year, and the final year of the foundational (or “quiet”) phase. We are at $2.77 billion in campaign production thanks to the incredible generosity of our benefactors.
Confidentially, we will move to the public phase of the Boldly Notre Dame campaign toward the end of this fiscal year, likely in May 2017. At that time, we will not publicly announce a campaign goal. We would rather focus on our key initiatives and the impact our generous benefactors are already having on Notre Dame and the larger world. Our intent is to remain humble and hungry; we don’t believe a multi-billion dollar public goal announcement will be motivating for our alumni, parents and friends. We will continue to push hard internally to achieve our annual and overall campaign goals. We will also keep you informed as our public phase plans further develop. The public phase will last three years, ending in 2020.
As I shared with many of you at last week’s strategy session, our academic advancement directors and liaisons spent a great deal of time this summer revising their campaign priorities with the deans and University’s senior leaders. These updated campaign priorities can be found in the “Funding Opportunities” section of our new campaign resource center at ur.nd.edu/boldly. The site works better when using either a Chrome or Firefox browser.
Huge thanks to Brandon Tabor and Lin Wang for their work in transforming our campaign resource center. Going forward, please use ur.nd.edu/boldly to access campaign resources (e.g. funding opportunities, priority pages, presentations, campaign event talking points, print portal, etc.). We promise to keep this new site up to date, and welcome your input on ways to ensure it is most helpful for you.
Finally, attached for your reference is the latest listing of our academic advancement directors and liaisons. These colleagues are invaluable resources for you as you seek information about the hundreds of campaign priorities. I encourage you to work with these team members often.
For Notre Dame,
Shannon
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Shannon Cullinan
Associate Vice President, Development
University of Notre Dame
Hi everyone,
Please join us at this year’s Breakthrough event, featuring Jay Platt. Jay is a retired US Marine, two-time cancer survivor and motivational speaker.
Breakthrough Event
Thursday, October 20, 2016
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Leighton Hall
6:30pm Healthcare and Support Information Expo
7:00pm – 8:00pm Living Unstoppable with Jay Platt
Tickets available through the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: (574) 631-2800
This event is Open to the Public and Free but Ticketed
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University Relations
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Many thanks to UR colleague Gerek Meinhardt for telling his fencing and Olympic story at ND Shares on Tuesday afternoon. He humbly shared his incredible achievements.
To celebrate national adoption month, the November 7 edition of ND Shares will feature a panel of Development colleagues who have adopted children; do not miss their incredible stories!
Please contact me anytime with ideas about potential presenters at ND Shares.
For Notre Dame,
Bryan Reaume
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ND Shares is a knowledge-sharing platform that
– Draws upon the talent of Notre Dame family
– Invites sharing across lines of role, department, and office physical location.
– Focuses on topics deemed important by the team.
– Promotes wellness of mind, body, and spirit of our Development colleagues.
– Reminds us of the great privilege to participate in and promote Notre Dame’s mission, vision and values.
Whether you are experiencing a recent loss of a loved one or remembering those long passed, the Notre Dame Alumni Association will remember your loved one by name during our annual All Souls Prayer Service at the Grotto. Our community will gather at the Grotto on Wednesday, November 2, the Feast of All Souls, to pray the rosary and light a special candle in memory of the faithful departed for whom prayers have been asked. The rosary begins at 1:00 p.m. and all are welcome to join us. All prayer requests submitted here by Monday, October 31, will be offered at the Grotto in person by a member of the Notre Dame family of faith.
Josh Noem ’98, ’05 M.Div.
Editor, FaithND
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
P: 574-631-3831
http://my.nd.edu | faith.nd.edu
Colleagues,
“Early-bird” registration is now open for Blue, Gold, and $25k+ Recognition Society members. Monday’s email will be followed by an email on Wednesday to all levels, with the addition of Badin Guild members.
Registration is open at this link (MyNotreDame login required): http://mynotredame.nd.edu/VT16
For registration questions, please contact the Donor Experience team at and 574-631-5198.donorexperience@nd.edu
For all other football event questions, please contact Rod Ambrissi (rambrissi@nd.edu) or the specific fund owner. A full rundown of this year’s events can be found at http://supporting.nd.edu/recognition-societies/football-events/
Thanks,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
Weds. Oct 19, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Thurs. Oct 20, 8:00 am to noon
DeBartolo Hall: rooms 136, 138, and 140
Over the two half-days, we are offering 30 30-minute sessions to let you know about the latest features in common apps like Gmail and Drive, to introduce you to some new products you might not know about like Zoom and Kahoot, and to tell you about some IT Services that might be just what your office is looking for.
We’re also offering, during our conference, the Solutions Central, a place where you can get your IT questions answered with one-on-one help. Just stop in and we’ll pair you up with one of our IT experts.
There’s no pre-registration for the conference, and you can attend as many or as few sessions as you like. To see more about it, including the complete program, go to oit.nd.edu/spotlight
This weekend’s “Fighting For” story features the daughter of our own Michelle Shakour: Christina Shakour, J.D. ’09, ’16L. Christina was admitted to the Indiana Bar earlier this week.
http://fightingfor.nd.edu/2016/fighting-to-protect-the-innocent/
Eck Visitors Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stop by the Eck Visitors Center (next to the Hammes Bookstore) from on home football Fridays. Enjoy tailgate food fresh from the grill and take your picture at the Liberty Mutual photo booth with a real ND football helmet. Admission is free. View the full schedule: (link)
A live conversation with the former Notre Dame quarterback and current Director of Player Development for Notre Dame Football.
On The Sidelines Academic Lecture Series
Fighting For the Moon…and Beyond
Go behind-the-scenes of the What Would You Fight For? series with Beth Grisoli, producer and director; and learn about out-of-this-world research by planetary geology professor Clive Neal.
Lucas D. Eggers
Engagement Marketing Program Director
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
P: 574-631-3884
Mark your calendar for an upcoming information session to get a head start on understanding the 2017 benefits offerings.
General Information Sessions
These open sessions will present an overview of the 2017 benefits programs and changes.
| Date | Time | Location |
| Tues., Oct. 11 | 4:00 p.m. | 107 Hesburgh Library (Carey Auditorium) |
| Thurs., Oct. 13 | 10:30 p.m. (night shift) | 107 Hesburgh Library (Carey Auditorium) |
| Fri., Oct. 14 | 8:00 a.m. | 107 Hesburgh Library (Carey Auditorium) |
| Thurs., Oct. 20 | 2:00 p.m. | 107 Hesburgh Library (Carey Auditorium) |
If you can’t attend one of the General Information Sessions, please find the Open Enrollment Decision Guide which gives you a quick overview of what’s new for 2017. If you have any questions, please call the askHR line at 574.631.5900.
Sadly I report that Kristine Alumbaugh of Donor Services is leaving her position in Development and joining the team in Arts and Letters. She will be assisting in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. What a wonderful opportunity this is for Kristine! Her work ethic, her focus on the task at hand, and her creativity are all considerable talents that will now be used in another department for the benefit of the University. Kristine’s last day in Donor Services will be October 14.
We are excited for Kristine as she leaves for this new adventure and we wish her all the best.
Jamie Barry
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to announce that Eve Kelly, a talented member of the current Rotation Program cohort, will be joining University Relations for the next six months.
As a member of Micki Kidder’s leadership team, and in partnership with Leah Corachea, Eve will be focused on developing a recommendation for how we can utilize the Phone Center to maximize revenue to the University, engagement with the Notre Dame family, and to enhance and broaden the employment experience for our more than 100 student employees.
Eve recently completed a successful rotation in partnership with Karrah Miller, Director of Institutional Equity and Bob McQuade, Vice President for Human Resources. Prior to entering the Rotation Program, Eve spent more than ten years as a leader in the Federal TRiO program, providing support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the most recent two years here at Notre Dame.
We are incredibly fortunate to count on Eve’s leadership of this important University initiative. Please join me in welcoming Eve to the team!
All the best,
Ryan
Mike Svarovsky will be leaving his role as of October 3rd in pursuit of other opportunities. Please join me in thanking Mike for his service on the CFR Team and we wish him well in his future endeavors.
Nathaniel K. Utz
Senior Director – Corporate Relations
University of Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617
O: (574) 631-2568 | C: (773) 844-9392
E: nutz1@nd.edu
Angeline and I are excited to share that baby Daley has arrived, and almost exactly on schedule!
Dia Maria Daley was delivered on Saturday, October 1st, at 3:02am, only a few hours past her due date. She has a full head of long dark hair, like her mom. She weighed in at 7lbs. 4ozs, and was 19 inches long.
Angeline and baby are doing amazing! Dad is overwhelmed with joy and gratitude! Baby Dia has already proven to be a good luck charm for the football team, too!
Thank you for all the support you’ve given us during the pregnancy. We look forward to introducing you to our beautiful daughter soon!
Attached are a few pictures!
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Best,
Dave
Euchre Players,
It’s time to sign up for October Euchre! We will gather together Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:30pm in the ESC Cafe. (This is a slightly later start time and new location)
Yes, I know it’s the Thursday before a home game. Yes, I know the Board of Trustees are in town. Yes, I know we’re all super busy. But I also know you must allow time for fun and camaraderie in your life!
We need at least 8 people to play! If you’ve been thinking about joining us, please do!!! The cost is $10 to play. If you have any questions, or would like to play, please contact me at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu. Your entry fee is due to me by 5pm, Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
I look forward to seeing you at the card table!
Patty
Colleagues,
“Early-bird” registration is now open for Blue, Gold, and $25k+ Recognition Society members. Tuesday’s email will be followed by an email on Thursday to all levels, with the addition of Badin Guild members.
Registration is open at this link (MyNotreDame login required): http://mynotredame.nd.edu/miami16
For registration questions, please contact the Donor Experience team at donorexperience@nd.edu and 574-631-5198.
For all other football event questions, please contact Rod Ambrissi (rambrissi@nd.edu) or the specific fund owner. A full rundown of this year’s events can be found at http://supporting.nd.edu/recognition-societies/football-events/
Thanks,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
Annual Giving Mailing: Fall Solicitation for Law and Order of St. Thomas More
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing dropped a direct mail campaign last week to approximately 9,000 recipients, including law alumni (donors and non-donors) as well as parents and friends with previous gifts to the Order of St. Thomas More and Notre Dame Law School Fund. The mailing included a letter from Ian Secviar, the new Director of the Order of St. Thomas More, and a brochure featuring a student story and highlighting the impact of gifts to the Law School. The letter and mailing list can be viewed here. The mailing was sent first class and gifts generated will be routed through the Chicago lockbox.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2jAPs-R4GvyUFA1TnlwZDlCVlU
Ian J. Secviar ’10
Associate Director, Law Annual Giving
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
University of Notre Dame
supporting.nd.edu/law
On Tuesday, September 27th, from 5:00 pm -10:00 pm EDT, OIT and the Strategic Applications team will be performing an Advance Upgrade to V2015. During this time, Advance and BEAT will NOT be available for use.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
With this upgrade, it will be important for you to clear your browser cache and history BEFORE you use Advance for the first time after the upgrade. You only need to do this for the browser you typically use for Advance. The steps to follow are available here: Clear_Browser_Cache.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our departmental IT support team or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111.
It is my pleasure to welcome Natella Micola to the Recruiting Team in
University Relations. Natella will be assisting me in recruiting the
very best talent to UR as the Recruiting Coordinator.
Prior to Notre Dame, Natella worked for the St. Joseph County
Prosecutor’s Office as an Executive Assistant to the Prosecuting
Attorney. In 2013 she joined the Development team at the front desk.
She became an Administrative Assistant for Bill Kempf and Luke Conway
in 2014, and just recently started assisting Jessica Rizzo.
Natella brings her can-do attitude, organizational knowledge and
interest in human resources to the role.
Please join me in congratulating Natella!
Ann Amico Moran
Dear Colleagues,
Later this morning, the University will announce a $15 million gift from Joan and Bob McGrath for the Institute for Church Life.
The McGraths have been long-time ICL-CSC Advisory Council members, and Joan is a Boldly Notre Dame Campaign Cabinet member. Bob is a 1955 Notre Dame graduate.
We are incredibly grateful for this generous gift, and the impact it will have on our students and the Church for generations to come. This gift is a perfect fit for the McGraths and Notre Dame. They previously named the McGrath-Cavadini Directorship for the Institute.
Going forward, we can begin referring to ICL as the McGrath Institute for Church Life.
Best wishes to all of you as we head into our 3rd home game weekend.
All my best,
Shannon
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Ann Amico Moran Senior Human Resource Recruiting Consultant |
Stop by the Eck Visitors Center (next to the Hammes Bookstore) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy tailgate food fresh from the grill and take your picture at the Liberty Mutual Photo Booth with a real ND football helmet. Live music from Steve Foresman. Stay for “Catching Up With,” featuring this week’s special guest, former Notre Dame all-American Mike McCoy ’70; Nick Eddy ’67 and Jim Lynch ’67. Attend this week’s “On the Sidelines” academic lecture, The Game of the Century: A Clash of Perspectives on and off the Gridiron, and check out our Notre Dame giveaways and prizes. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. View the full schedule: (link)
Lucas D. Eggers
Engagement Marketing Program Director
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing dropped a direct mail campaign last week to approximately 33,000 alumni, parents, and friends with previous gifts to the Sorin Society, Corby Young Alumni, and the Notre Dame Fund. The mailing included a letter from Corey Robinson and Becca Blais, student body president and vice president. The letter and mailing list can be viewed here. The mailing was sent first class and gifts generated will be routed through the Chicago lockbox.
Colleagues,
“Early-bird” registration is now open for Blue, Gold, and $25k+ Recognition Society members. Yesterday’s email will be followed by an email tomorrow to all levels, with the addition of Badin Guild members.
Registration is open at this link (MyNotreDame login required): http://mynotredame.nd.edu/stan16
For registration questions, please contact the Donor Experience team at donorexperience@nd.edu and 574-631-5198.
For all other football event questions, please contact Rod Ambrissi (rambrissi@nd.edu) or the specific fund owner. A full rundown of this year’s events can be found at http://supporting.nd.edu/recognition-societies/football-events/
Thanks,
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
Our Sympathy to Joni Metzger
Please keep Joni Metzger and her family in your prayers; as her beloved sister, Jill Babcock, passed away on Tuesday, August 31 after a short illness. The memorial service for Jill is today in Lyons, Colorado, 4:00 local time. Joni and her husband will be in Colorado another week or two handling Jill’s affairs. Please keep Joni, her husband, Rein, and daughter, Kristen, in your prayers during this difficult time.
In Notre Dame,
Jamie Barry
Jamery S Barry
Assistant Director
Development Donor Services
University of Notre Dame
574-631-2651
he first Shake Down the Thunder tailgate before the Nevada game was a tremendous success! Over 350 people enjoyed food, drinks, music, games for kids and football games on big TVs.
Please continue to encourage the recognition society members in your portfolio to attend this great event! Registrations are still being taken for the MSU tailgate at mynotredame.nd.edu/msu16 or by calling Donor Experience team at 574-631-5198.
Fundraisers and their spouse/significant other are welcome to attend, and FOAPAL’s can be accepted by the Donor Experience Team should a fundraiser want to host a benefactor.
Any questions can be directed to the Donor Experience Team at 574-631-5198.
Dear Colleagues,
We offer our deepest condolences to Larry Helmsing upon the passing of his father-in-law, Don Porter, this past Sunday, September 11, 2016. The full obituary may be found at:
http://www.fellerandclark.com/notices/Donald-Porter
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 on Thursday at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn, IN. The funeral service will also be at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, beginning at 11:00 am on Friday.
Please keep Larry, Deb, and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
In Notre Dame,
Carleen Quinlan
I was hoping this day would never come — but it has…
Catey Traylor has accepted a new position here at Notre Dame in the Enrollment Division. Catey will be serving as their Assistant Director, New Media & Communications — responsible for all social media, webcasts, etc, originating from the Admissions Office.
Catey’s last day here on the Storytelling & Engagement team will be Friday, September 23rd.
We’re going to miss Catey’s talent, personality and presence — she has been a wonderful team member and will be missed! Be sure to stop by and congratulate Catey on her new gig.
We have posted the open position on the ND Jobs site — if you know someone who is a talented storyteller (writer) who would make a great teammate — please encourage them to apply. We’re accepting applicants for the next three weeks.
Jim Small
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Jim Small
Senior Director, Storytelling & Engagement Team
Development
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 North Eddy Street
South Bend, IN 46617
It is with great enthusiasm that we announce Chris Wells and Ellen Roof has joined the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team!
Ellen Roof will lead the philanthropic educational outreach efforts for students as well as all Senior Legacy initiatives. As an Alumna of the University and from her work with Nielsen, Ellen brings a unique perspective to finding audience insights. We look forward to the great things she will do as the new Assistant Director, Student Philanthropy.
Being a 2009 graduate of Notre Dame, Chris Wells is excited to bring his family home as the new Assistant Director, Undergraduate Alumni. He brings a solid base of fundraising knowledge from his experiences at Saint Viator High School where he served as the Director of Alumni Relations and previously as the Development Operations Assistant for the University of Michigan Athletics Department.
Please join us in welcoming Ellen and Chris to the team!
Sincerely,
Andrea Bullock
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Dan Peña to the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team. Dan will serve as the Associate Director, Graduate Business Annual Giving. Dan will be responsible building and executing the strategy to cultivate, solicit, and steward Graduate Business alumni and benefactors to increase expendable annual giving to the Graduate Business Programs. Dan will also be instrumental in developing the experience for the Dean’s Circle at $25K annual giving.
Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Dan worked for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Indiana as an area manager, leading a sales team that covered all three (restaurant, retail, chain) channels of distribution for its supplier partners. Dan also served as Coordinator of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Siena Heights University prior to his role at Southern Glazer’s.
Dan earned his MBA in 2012 from Mendoza. Dan and his wife Amber are residents of South Bend and have two children Patrick, 3 years and Sophia, 10 months.
In Notre Dame,
Amy Schell
Director, Notre Dame Funds
Dear colleagues:
Lauren and Joel Fox, as well as big sister Charlotte, are pleased to introduce Finn Douglas Fox who arrived this morning weighing in at 8 pounds 14 ounces. Mama and baby are doing well. Lauren will return to work in late November. Feel free to send well wishes to Lauren at her new address: 52530 Grape Rd. Granger IN 46530.
God is good! Congrats to the growing Fox family!
Katherine
Please use this link to access a shared Google Doc containing all registered guests for this weekend’s Annual Giving events, including Badin Guild Weekend:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10VI1l6xl9bXIJWo-OFUdpi7qWmf60kvJhZ56KsJ3ZdY
Fundraisers – If you would like email check-in notification for specific donors at the Wake Up The Echoes! Breakfast, Shake Down The Thunder! Tailgate, or Onward to Victory! Dinner, please send me an email at Jonathan.Retartha@ND.edu with the names of the donors you’d like notification for.
Go Irish!
Jonathan Retartha
Manager, Donor Experience
Team,
I am pleased to welcome Madeline LaDue to Regional Development. Madeline, our newest administrative assistant, will be situated in the Chicago office, supporting Mary Carol Murphy, Sean MacCready, and Mark Seiler. A graduate of Indiana University, Madeline comes to us fresh from her summer internship at Hannah & Friends, where she planned several fundraising events and led the summer day camp for children and adults with disabilities. A lifelong Notre Dame fan, she is thrilled to be joining the Development team. Madeline will onboard in the ESC office for three weeks, beginning, September 6th and will join her fundraisers in Chicago on September 26th. Welcome Madeline!
Laura Midkiff
Dear colleagues:
We all know the power of prayer! Lou Nanni’s youngest brother Michael is fighting cancer, and I believe we can help. On October 5th, Michael will be having major surgery and Fr. Ralph Haag has agreed to lead us in a rosary dedicated to Michael and the extended Nanni family. All are welcome to participate on Wednesday, October 5th at 8:30 a.m. at the Grotto. Hope to see you there.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
Euchre Players,
It’s time to sign up for September Euchre! We will gather together Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 5:30pm in the ESC Family Room. (This is a slightly later start time)
Yes, I know it’s the Thursday before the first home game. Yes, I know there is an Advisory Council Dinner. Yes, I know we’re all super busy. But I also know you must allow time for fun and camaraderie in your life!
The cost is $10 to play. If you have any questions, or would like to join us please contact me at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu. Your entry fee is due to me by 5pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2016.
I look forward to seeing you at the card table!
Patty
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Leah Corachea has accepted the position of Program Manager, Phone Center on the Annual Giving team effective September 12, 2016. In this role she will oversee all operations of the student phone center as well as develop strategies with fund and segment owners in order to grow our fundraising efforts through this channel.
Leah graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2014. She has been working in Development since August 2014 and most recently as Learning and Organizational Development Coordinator. Her extraordinary work ethic and dedication to Our Lady’s mission will help her succeed and thrive in this new role.
Please join me in congratulating Leah!
All my best,
Ashley Gerard
We are thrilled to announce that Julia Onghetich will be stepping into the role of Assistant Director, Donor Communications, Recognition & Stewardship, effective Thursday, September 1st. In this role, Julia will oversee several key initiatives, including managing the acknowledgements process and serving as one of our primary writers; leading the Founder’s Wall and $1 million stewardship programs; supporting the principal stewardship program; creating the annual Stewardship Report; and serving as team’s style guide expert and lead editor.
Julia holds an M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from Hope College. Prior to joining the SE&S team in 2015, Julia worked in Uganda for a study abroad program through the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities where she honed her grant writing and editing skills. Julia has played an invaluable role at the University as the Lead Coordinator for Presidential and Vice Presidential acknowledgements and brings a global perspective, strong writing and editing skills, a keen eye for process improvement, and a tremendous work ethic and commitment to Our Lady’s University to our team. Please join us in congratulating Julia on her new role.
With Julia’s advancement, the role of Coordinator, Donor Communications, Recognition, & Stewardship is now open. If any internal candidates are interested in exploring this position, please contact Beth Ferlic. The job will be posted on jobs.nd.edu at the end of the week.
Our best,
Beth Ferlic and Mary Fisher
Blood donors needed!
With a holiday weekend upon us, the community blood bank needs you now more than ever! Please join us in donating blood on Wednesday, August 31st at Harper Cancer Research Institute from 11:30am-2:00pm. Your donation will save the lives of three people right here in our community.
For every pint of blood collected, $5 will be donated back to Harper Cancer Research Institute.
Remember, if nobody gives, nobody receives. Click HERE to sign up.
We are excited to announce that Maddie Helman Laidig will transition on Monday, August 29th to a full-time role as Assistant Director, Executive Events & Stewardship, reporting directly to Cristi Ganyard. Since March of 2016, Maddie has served the Special Events & Stewardship team in a temporary Event Coordinator role, skillfully and enthusiastically handling registrations, invitation and paper design, and event design and execution for a variety of University events.
A graduate of St. Mary’s College, Maddie previously was co-owner of The Initial Co., Inc., an online retailer and supplier of personalized corporate gifts. Prior to selling her business in 2015, Maddie was directly responsible for social media promotions, the company website and blog, as well as supply chain management and distribution. Maddie also brings excellent event design experience to the team, having been on the events team at Merry Me Events in Edwardsburg, Michigan.
Maddie is a native of the South Bend area and was married just two weeks ago to her husband Nate Laidig. Please join us in both congratulating Maddie on her marriage and welcoming Maddie to her new permanent role within the Special Events & Stewardship team.
Cristi Ganyard and Mary Fisher
Mary A. Fisher ‘08, M.N.A. ‘15
Interim Sr. Director, Special Events & Stewardship
Department of Development
Team,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Vanessa Minahan will be leaving the ND Alumni Association. Vanessa and her husband, Mike, will be relocating back to California this fall to begin the next chapter in their lives. While Mike will begin at a law firm in Sacramento in early October, Vanessa has graciously offered to stay with the NDAA to see us through the Stanford Football Friday. This is one of the many examples of her dedication and passion for this team and the University.
What we’ll miss most about Vanessa is her positive energy and sincere enthusiasm to help anyone at any time. The class reps, our partners, student workers, along with all of us, have experienced Vanessa’s warm spirit and commitment to excellence. She has made such a positive impact during her time here and hers will be incredibly large shoes to fill. She will be truly missed.
We will be posting for the Event Coordinator position this week. If you know of a potential candidate, on or off campus, please let us know so that we may refer them to the posting online.
Vanessa’s last day in the office will be Friday, October 14. Please join me in wishing Vanessa and Mike the best of luck and well wishes for their future.
Erin Thornton
Special Events Program Director
The Alumni Association has an open position for an Event Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Erin Thornton or Ann Moran.
Thank you,
Jen Harwell
Get a running start to your Shamrock Series and join Notre Dame Game Day before the Irish take the field at The Alamodome to run the streets of historic downtown San Antonio!
The third annual Shamrock Series 5K, will take place at 7:30 a.m. CT on Saturday, November 12th prior to Notre Dame’s matchup against Army. Runners will enjoy a scenic course, beginning and ending at the Mayor Maury Maverick Plaza in La Villita Historic Arts Village. Registration is limited to 2,000 participants.
All runners will receive a limited edition Under Armour Shamrock Series 5K race shirt and a commemorative finisher’s medal. Awards will be presented to the top two overall finishers and age division winners.
Event net proceeds from the Shamrock Series 5K will go to graduate fellowships and support for active-duty and veteran graduate students at The University of Notre Dame.
For more information and to register : http://www.active.com/san-antonio-tx/running/distance-running-races/shamrock-series-5k-2016
Jim Morrison
The Annual Giving Team encourages you to promote the following football weekend events with the recognition society benefactors in your portfolio.
Recognition Society Members can now register for events on Nevada, MSU, and Duke weekends. Registration for other games can be made beginning one month before the game. Links for registration forms are below and can be sent to donors:
Nevada Events: mynotredame.nd.edu/nev16
MSU Events: mynotredame.nd.edu/msu16
Duke Events: mynotredame.nd.edu/duke16
For assistance, benefactors, fundraisers and administrative assistants can reach out to the Donor Experience team at 574-631-5198.
Gold VIP Events
Open to Gold and $25k Members of all Recognition Societies
Intimate, limited capacity events with University leaders and faculty.
If you would like to host a Gold Member, or a prospective Gold member, at one of these events, please let me know.
A Look into the Universe: Inside Notre Dame’s Digital Visualization Theater
September 9, 2016 (Nevada weekend)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Digital Visualization Theater, Jordan Hall of Science
Presenter: Justin R. Crepp, Freimann Assistant Professor of Physics
Take a trip through the stars with an exclusive look inside the Jordan Hall’s state-of-the art Digital Visualization Theatre. Professor Crepp will lead a fascinating presentation on some of his research and utilize the 360-degree experience of the theatre.
The Future of Residential Life at Notre Dame
September 16, 2016 (Michigan State Weekend)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Annenberg Auditorium, Snite Museum of Art
Presenters: Margaret Morgan, Director of Residential Life and Karen Kennedy, Director of Housing
Featuring current Rectors and students
With two new residence halls opening this academic year, and new renovations scheduled for halls across campus, join members of the Residential Life team to hear about how Notre Dame’s distinctive residential tradition is impacting today’s students.
Restoring an Icon: The Hesburgh Library at Notre Dame
September 24, 2016 (Duke Weekend)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Center for Digital Scholarship, Hesburgh Library
Presenter: Diane Parr Walker, Edward H. Arnold University Librarian
Join Diane Parr Walker on a presentation and tour of the stunning renovations in the famed Hesburgh Library.
Future Gold Events include:
Stanford Weekend: Keough School of Global Affairs (featuring R. Scott Appleby, Prof. of History and Marilyn Keough Dean)and Hard Hat Tour of Jenkins/Nanovic Halls
Miami Weekend: Tour of DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and preview of FTT Production of Frankenstein
Virginia Tech Weekend: Tour of Duncan Student Center
More information on these events will be available as registration opens for each event.
Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
DeBartolo Quad between Mendoza and Hesburgh Center
Afternoon Games: 11:30am-3:00pm
Night Games: 2:30pm-6:30pm
$25 per adult pre-registration; $35 at the door; Children 12 and under free
Unlimited food, beer/wine/soda, tailgate games, music, and TVs showing games across the country.
This is a wonderful opportunity to greet and cultivate benefactors who you may be unable to accommodate in the Development Tailgate. Benefactors can register at the links above. Additional marketing materials for the tailgate will be available soon.
As always, please contact your Annual Giving liaison with questions or assistance in determining how these events can be used to cultivate and steward the recognition society members in your portfolio on home game weekends.
Riley Koval (West)
Brian Diss (Midwest, International)
Ian Secviar (East)
Lindahl Chase (South)
Alex Romagnolo (Athletics)
Laura Snell (Gift Planning)
Go Irish!
Some of the parking passes have stopped working at the Eddy St. Garage. If you find that your card does not work, please take a ticket from the garage entrance gate and then ask for a validation ticket from the Development front desk. Harrison, at Eddy St. Parking office will issue a new parking pass. The garage office is open 8:00-5:00. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Vicki Reeder
Academic Advancement has an open position for the Advancement Coordinator in the Law School. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or John Lloyd.
Thank you,
Jen Harwell
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
I am sad to report that Adrienne Neubert will be leaving the Law School Advancement team on September 9th. Adrienne will be returning to Kalamazoo, Michigan and has accepted a position as a scholarship coordinator with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. I know nothing about the KCF, except for the fact that they have just made a great hire.
During her too brief time in Law School Advancement, Adrienne proved herself to be smart, energetic, and eager to help all of us do our jobs better. Above all, Adrienne arrived at work every day determined to make a positive difference for the Law School — and then went out and did it.
We are all excited for the next chapter in Adrienne’s life and we wish her well in this, and all her future endeavors.
thanks,
John
We are thrilled to announce several new members of the Special Events & Stewardship team, who will be joining the department on Monday, August 22nd.
We are first excited to announce that Megan DePrimio will serve as Lead Coordinator on the Donor Communications, Recognition, & Stewardship team. Megan will be responsible for various recognition efforts, including the Memorial Trees and Benches program; assisting with the principal donor stewardship program, including capital reporting and photo books; and aiding in the acknowledgments process. Hailing from Ligonier, PA, Megan spent the last year as a marketing intern for Notre Dame Athletics. A communications specialist and sports enthusiast, Megan has her Masters of Science in Sports Management from University of the Incarnate Word, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Saint Vincent College where she was a member of the women’s basketball team. One of Megan’s hobbies is writing thank you notes, a passion which will serve her well in our stewardship efforts!
We are also thrilled to announce that Emily Mishler will be joining the Special Events & Stewardship team as Assistant Director, Special Events & Stewardship. In this role, she will work closely with Mary Fisher on a diverse array of strategic event and stewardship initiatives. A graduate of Purdue University and resident of Goshen, Emily comes to us from the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County, where she has been serving as the Associate Director of Development & Special Events. Emily’s appointment to this role continues through September 2017.
Finally, we are delighted to welcome Eileen Varga home to Notre Dame. Eileen will join the Donor Communications, Recognition, & Stewardship team as a temporary Writer/Editor. Eileen will serve as the primary writer for benefactor acknowledgements at the presidential and vice presidential levels, as well as other writing/editing duties. Eileen spent the last three years teaching English at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, mentoring students and developing curriculum. Prior to that role, Eileen was a media intern with the Indiana House of Representatives where she worked with the press secretary to write news releases, guest columns, e-newsletters, promotional mailings, and legislative surveys. A talented and skilled writer, Eileen has an M.A. in English from the University of Virginia and a Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of Notre Dame (’06).
Please join us in warmly welcoming these individuals to the Development team!
Sincerely,
Mary Fisher and Beth Ferlic
I am excited to announce that Tim Willis will serve as the interim Sr. Director of the Midwest Region. Currently, we are actively recruiting a new Sr. Director, and anticipate the timeline to fill this important leadership role is several weeks.
Tim will also continue to work with the Organizational Effectiveness team over the next several weeks.
Please join me in thanking Tim for all his does, ranging from his friendship, inspiration, and commitment to the broader organization.
Thank you, Tim!
Open Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Organizational Effectiveness has an open position for the Recruiting Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran.
Thank you,
Jen Harwell
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
Please join me in bidding farewell to Jen Harwell as she moves into her new role within Human Resources. Jen will be assuming a newly created position that will work in partnership with our broader HR Recruiting Team. Over the past two years Jen has been supporting the recruiting efforts in UR; it has been my pleasure to mentor and watch Jen grow. In her new capacity Jen will continue the duties she has mastered in UR and broaden the scope to include all of HR recruiting efforts. Additionally, she will be working with other teams within HR to create and analyze recruiting reports, and support the centralized recruiting social media initiatives as they are developed.
Jen will begin her new position in HR on September 1. Please join me in congratulating Jen!
Ann Amico Moran
Where to start.
Breyan’s energy, enthusiasm, and love for Notre Dame is infectious and is apparent to anyone who meets her. She has livened 1100 Grace Hall for the past year and now will be doing so in the Main Building. It is with great pleasure (and a little bit of sadness) that we announce Breyan’s new position of Assistant Director, Events for the Office of the President reporting directly to Ann Firth starting next week.
We know that she isn’t too far away and are looking forward to the great things she will continue to do for Our Lady’s University.
Sincerely,
Andrea
We are thrilled to announce that Leigh Ann has joined the AG&SM team as Assistant Director, Parents Program! She brings her 17 years of experience in fund development to enhance the Parents Program through increased philanthropy to the University from both current and lifetime parents.
Leigh Ann is not a new member to the Notre Dame family as her husband Ben works in OIT as a systems administrator, and their daughter Allison is a current senior majoring in Political Science and Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Studies.
Please join us in welcoming her to the team!
Sincerely,
Andrea Bullock
Academic Advancement has an open position for a Program Director for Engineering. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Jim Morrison.
Thank you,
Jen Harwell
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
On August 31, 11:30am – 2:00pm, The Medical Foundation will park their Bloodmobile in the Harper Hall parking lot.
Please join us in helping The Medical Foundation with their much needed supply.
Plus, participation will contribute to fighting cancer! Click here to sign up.
Thank you!
Jenna Mrozinske
I am pleased to announce that Ashley Gerard has been promoted to Director of Operations and Technology on the Annual Giving team. Since joining the University in late February as a Project Specialist in Annual Giving, Ashley has made an extraordinary impact in a short amount of time. We are fortunate that she will be taking on this important leadership role, where she will continue to execute her current responsibilities and, as Director, help lead the execution of all Annual Giving campaigns, with a particular focus on utilizing creative and emerging technologies to help us surpass annual fundraising goals.
The Euchre Club will meet next Thursday, August 11th. Please contact me if you would like to play. The entry fee is $10 and due by 5pm on Wednesday, August 10th. You can call me at 1-1818 or email psmith15@nd.edu. We will start at 5:15 in the ESC Family Room. Looking forward to seeing you!
Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Mark Seiler to the Midwest fund raising team! A 2006 Notre Dame graduate, Mark will be based in the Chicago Office. Mark is a familiar face to many of us in Development, having begun his career in Development as a student in the call center before eventually working for the Annual Giving Team from 2006-2011. For the past five years, Mark has served as an Associate Consultant at Campbell & Company, a national consulting firm in service to nonprofit organizations across all sectors. Higher Ed Advancement / Development work is the family business for Mark. His father, Tim Seiler has served as the Director of The Fundraising School at Indiana University.
In addition to returning to the Notre Dame Development Team, Mark is currently pursuing an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management and he will be getting married to his fiancee Lisa on August 20th!
Mark will start on Monday, Aug. 8th. Please give him a warm welcome.
Mike Sullivan
Lori
Following many years of dedicated service to the Foundation Relations team, I am excited to announce that Rudy Reyes will be transitioning to the West Region, effective August 15. In his capacity as Director of Regional Development, Rudy will focus on cultivating a portfolio in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on Seattle and Portland.
Rudy came to Notre Dame in 2001 to pursue graduate degrees in medieval theology and history, having earned undergraduate degrees in philosophy and theology at St. Mary’s University (San Antonio, Texas). He joined University Relations in 2009, playing a key role in the creation of the academic advancement and its ideation model. He led the rapid growth of the foundation relations team from 2011 to 2015, most recently serving as director of strategic foundation initiatives. Prior to joining the development team, Rudy served on the executive team of Better World Books as its managing director of sales.
I am confident that Rudy’s broad experience as an entrepreneur and an academic will serve our team well. Please join me in welcoming Rudy to his new role in service of Our Lady’s University.
Best,
Stu Fortener
We are pleased to announce Lindsey McIntyre as the new Assistant Director, CFR Prospect Analysis.
In this role, Lindsey will work closely with the Corporate and Foundation Relations teams to provide consultative advice on issues including industry insights, analytics, and foresight.
Prior to joining our team, Lindsey served as Staff Accountant in the College of Engineering at Notre Dame. Lindsey completed her MNA from the Mendoza College of Business in July 2016 (congratulations!) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Lindsey, her husband Mason and their children Anna (11) and Sam (9) live in Bourbon, IN.
Please join us in welcoming Lindsey to the team!
Carla Ingrando and Nathan Utz
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that Nathan Utz will serve as our new Senior Director of Corporate Relations. In this role Nathan is charged with leading the planning, organization and implementation of a best in class corporate relations program to advance our strategic research partnerships and overall financial support for the University’s faculty-led research. Nathan and the corporate relations team must work collaboratively with a number of internal campus stakeholders (e.g. Deans, Faculty, Office of Research, Career Center, Athletic Department, Procurement, etc.) to ensure our corporate partnership efforts are integrated and effective.
Nathan will also partner with Jim Morrison, (Senior Director of Academic Advancement) Carla Ingrando, (Senior Director of Foundation Relations) and the corporate/foundation/academic advancement teams, myself and others throughout development to ensure we fully incorporate our academic advancement strategy and maximize our fundraising success.
Nathan is an original member of our academic advancement team and enters this new role with more than five years of experience as the academic advancement director for the College of Engineering. Nathan partnered with faculty, corporations, individual benefactors and many members of our development team to secure more than $120M for the College of Engineering during his tenure. Nathan knows our faculty, our strategic research priorities and how to translate our research to key funders/partners. He is also deeply respected by the Dean of Engineering’s leadership team, faculty, fundraisers, the Engineering Advisory Council and many others, which will be incredibly valuable in his new role.
Prior to returning to Notre Dame, Nathan was partial owner of a private engineering/ architectural consulting firm in Chicago. He also earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering (structural) from the University of Notre Dame.
I am deeply grateful to have someone of Nathan’s character, caliber and depth overseeing our Corporate Team. He will continue to serve as the academic advancement director for the College of Engineering this fall while also jumping into his new corporate relations role.
Please join me in congratulating Nathan!
All the best,
Shannon Cullinan
I am delighted to announce our newest team member, Jesus Bravo. Jesus is a Notre Dame graduate, Class of 2004, majoring in Economics and Pre-Med. He is originally from Chicago, where he served on the ND Club of Chicago Board as a Young Alumni representative. Most recently, Jesus was with Ahead LLC as a Sales Business Analyst Manager. His experience includes sales and sales management at Tracfone Wireless, Dannon, and United States Gypsum. He was also with JPMorgan Chase as a personal banker.
My very best,
Anne Griffith
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to share that the new position of Director, Creative Strategy and Design, has been posted at jobs.nd.edu. This individual, reporting to me and leading three talented members of the Annual Giving team, will be charged with inspiring innovation and creativity with a focus on driving unrestricted giving and total donors. We are looking for a proven leader who will articulate a clear and bold vision to help us reach aggressive goals as we enter the public phase of the campaign. Please feel free to share this position and, of course, reach out directly to me or Ann Moran if you have any questions at all.
Thank you,
Ryan Brennan
Colleagues:
Thank you again for volunteering for the LOGAN’s Run. I greatly appreciate it! We are still looking for a few more volunteers so if you know anyone send them my way!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION TENT AT 6:45AM ON August 6! There will be coffee and snacks!
When: August 6, 2016 at 6:45am!
Where: WhiteField which is located on the north side of campus, off of Douglas road! You can’t miss us on race day!
What else?
1. Make sure you stay around the volunteer tent until you are assigned.
2. There are different zones each person will get assigned to!
3. You get a FREE T-shirt!
4. HAVE FUN!
Thank you again! Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Please call me 574-289-4831 ext. 1309 or 574-229-4195.
Bre Hutchinson, Volunteer Coordinator
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
2505 East Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46615
Office: (574) 289-4831
Fax: (574) 234-2075
Title: AGSM Football Events Preview Site & Email
Today, active members of Sorin, Rockne, JCOS, OSTM, Corby Young Alumni and their spouses, along with Badin Guild and $25K+ OSTM and JCOS members will receive an email directing them to this year’s Football Events Preview Site:
http://supporting.nd.edu/recognition-societies/football-events/
This site will continue to have the most up-to-date information about this year’s Recognition Society events. Please note that there have been some changes from the information that was presented at Football 201.
For event questions, please contact Rod Ambrissi (rambriss@nd.edu, 574-631-8756)
For registration questions, please contact the Donor Experience team (donorexperience@nd.edu, 574-631-5198)
For all other Recognition Society questions, please contact your fund owners:
Sorin Society:
Brian Diss (bdiss@nd.edu, 574-631-5646)
Corby Young Alumni:
Lindahl Chase (Lindahl.Chase@nd.edu, 574-631-7241)
Rockne Heritage Fund:
Alex Romagnolo (aromagnolo@nd.edu, 574-631-0448)
Order of St. Thomas More:
Ian Secviar (isecviar@nd.edu, 574-631-2410)
John Cardinal O’Hara Society (Interim):
Amy Schell (aschell@nd.edu, 574-631-2297)
Badin Guild:
Laura Snell (lsnell@nd.edu, 574-631-0038)
Go Irish!
Dear colleagues,
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing dropped a direct mail campaign on July 15 to two audiences: 1) 18,000 alumni, parents, and friends in the recruit and renewal space with no CY16 gift to the University; and 2) 1,400 Sorin Society (including Corby Young Alumni) members yet to make a CY16 renewal gift to Sorin or Corby. Both mailings were sent first class presort and gifts generated are being routed through the Chicago lockbox.
Lindahl Chase
Thank you!
Dear colleagues, It is with mixed emotions that I share with you the resignation of Anna Seghetti. Anna has served our Chicago office for nearly two years and will soon join the Girl Scouts of America, in Chicago, as the Director of Special Events/Fundraising. Please join me in wishing Anna well in her new endeavor.
-Laura
Logan’s Run needs you!
Last chance to register for volunteering for our Logan’s Run team. We need a final count by tomorrow at 5pm. The date and time of event is August 6, from 7-11. Please rsvp to Bridget Conley. Thank you.
Bridget Conley
Dear Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues,
As we begin FY2017, we would like to announce a change in administrative support for the SRDs. Going forward, Holly Happ will provide all aspects of administrative and strategy team support for Stu Fortener and Anne Griffith. Similarly, Krys Montague will provide all administrative and strategy team support for Marty Harshman and Mike Sullivan.
Thank you,
Stu Fortener, Anne Griffith, Marty Harshman, Mike Sullivan
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the following fundraiser promotions:
Debbie Loughran promoted to Tier 2
Jared Mrozinske promoted to Tier 2
Dan Santucci promoted to Tier 3
Stephen Smith promoted to Tier 4
We are deeply grateful for all these colleagues have done to advance Notre Dame and her mission. Please join us in offering Debbie, Jared, Dan, and Stephen congratulations!
In Notre Dame,
Stu Fortener, Anne Griffith, Marty Harshman, Mike Sullivan
Dear Colleagues,
I write to announce that Mark Naman will be departing the University of Notre Dame and his position as Director of Operations and Technology in Annual Giving, effective August 1st. Mark’s leadership and contributions to our team over the past four years are deeply appreciated. Please join me in thanking Mark and wishing him well on his next opportunity.
All the best,
Ryan
Dear Friends,
It is with mixed emotions that we announce Mike Sullivan will transition from his current leadership role of Sr. Director, Midwest Region to Sr. Director, Alumni Programs. Mike has served as a steadfast leader of the Midwest team for the past seven years, leading the team to historic levels of philanthropy for Our Lady’s University. Under Mike’s servant leadership, the Midwest team has flourished and strengthened its contributions to Notre Dame. We are deeply grateful for Mike’s leadership and commitment to the Midwest team and broader Development team.
Mike will transition to the role of Sr. Director, Alumni Programs effective Monday, August 15th. Reporting to Dolly, he will lead the Notre Dame Alumni Association’s spirituality programs, reunion, continuing education, ND Clubs, etc. Mike will also provide strategic leadership to the broader NDAA team, in collaboration with Dolly and the leadership team.
Please join us in thanking Mike for his unwavering commitment to Our Lady’s University, his leadership within University Relations, and his personal care and commitment to our colleagues. Please also join us in congratulating Mike and wishing him all the best in his new leadership role!
In Notre Dame,
Dolly and Micki
The Development family is growing – Welcome Tenley Marie Deeth!
Congratulations to Kevin and Kelley Deeth as we welcome baby Tenley to the Notre Dame family. Tenley was born yesterday at 1:07 p.m., weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces and with a full head of hair.
Baby, mom and dad are doing great. Kevin writes, “I have officially become a softie.”
Congratulations to the Deeth family!
Krys Montague
Welcome New Team Members to Prospect Management!
Kierstin Miller
We are excited to announce Kierstin Miller will be joining Prospect Management as an Assistant Director of Prospect Management for the Midwest Region! Kierstin will start on July 18 and work as a strategic consulting partner with Mike Sullivan and the Midwest fundraisers.
Kierstin has been an extremely successful senior manager in fundraising services with Ruffalo Cody since 2012. Moreover, she has been a leader in collegiate fundraising services since 2007. With nearly nine years of managerial leadership, data management, and statistical analysis, Kierstin is a valued addition to our team and eager to maximize. She is highly experienced in implementing data driven fundraising strategies and providing consultations on fundraising portfolios.
Kierstin is originally from South Bend, Indiana and earned her BA from Indiana University in 2007. She serves in a variety of volunteer roles in our local community and we are thrilled she is joining our team!
Gerek Meinhardt
We are also excited to announce Gerek Meinhardt will be joining Prospect Management as an Assistant Director of Prospect Management for the West Region! Gerek will start on August 29 and work as a strategic consulting partner with Stu Fortner and the West fundraisers.
Gerek comes to us from Deloitte & Touche in San Francisco, California where he was a successful Analytics Consultant. He utilized analytics to understand complex information technology environments. He’s experienced in providing consultations with Fortune 100 clients through data driven strategies, status reporting, data management, and statistical analysis. He is another valued addition to our team and also eager to maximize.
Gerek is originally from San Francisco, California. He is a double domer. He graduated Cum Laude with his B.A. in Business, Information Technology Management. He also received M.B.A in Business Analytics & Marketing from ND, graduating Cum Laude and Beta Gamma Sigma.
Fun fact about Gerek… He is a USA Olympic member of the 2008, 2012 and 2016 fencing team. He is a 4 time First Team All American, #1 Individual World Ranking (2014), #1 Team Ranking (2013) and he will be competing in Rio at the 2016 Olympics. This will be his last year competing professionally and he looks forward to volunteer coaching in our local community in his spare time. We are thrilled Gerek will be joining our team!
Please join me in welcoming Kierstin and Gerek to our team and don’t forget to cheer for Gerek in the summer Olympics!
Best,
Lori Pope
It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you that Liz Johnson has resigned from her position as Program Director, Compliance & Stewardship Programs to pursue other opportunities. During her year-long tenure with the Special Events & Stewardship team, Liz has been dedicated to enhancing stewardship for Notre Dame’s top corporate and foundation partners, and has worked closely with the AADs to introduce best practices in stewardship among the Colleges. She has made significant strides in the area of compliance, provided event support in multiple arenas, and above all bolstered the spirit of our team and its members across the board. We will miss her greatly.
Please join us in extending best wishes to Liz, whose last day will be Friday, August 5th. We wish her tremendous success in all future endeavors! Her departure creates an additional open position on the Special Events & Stewardship team, the details of which will soon be posted to the Notre Dame job board.
Best,
Mary Fisher
Logan’s Run needs you!
University Relations will once again be manning a water station for this year’s Logan’s Run on Saturday, August 6 from 7-11 am. Please let Bridget Conley know ASAP if you’re interested in showing our ND spirit and supporting our community at this great event. Family members are welcome to come along!
Bridget Conley
Team,
Allow me to briefly update you on our CASE summer interns: Mark Betita and John Gadient.
They are working with Andrea Bullock and the AGSM team to create a communication plan to better engage students, faculty, and alumni. In addition to this resume-worthy project, Mark and John are learning about Development through CASE assignments, informational interviews with ND colleagues and mentors, and professional development opportunities. Mark and John attended a two-day conference in Washington DC where they collaborated with 30 students nationwide.
They have three weeks to go. Keep up the great work, Mark and John!
If you or your team are interested in a similar internship program during the academic year, please contact me for more information.
Best,
Leah Corachea
EUCHRE CLUB will meet next Thursday, July 14th in the ESC Family Room at 5pm for another night of cards and fun. If you haven’t already signed up, please contact Patty Smith at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu to register. Please remember your $10 registration fee needs to be paid by 5pm on Wednesday, July 13th. Looking forward to seeing you!
Patty Smith
Foundation Relations has an open position for a Program Director. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or Carla Ingrando.
Thank you,
Jen
I am pleased to announce that the Athletics Advancement team grew this morning, July 5th at 2:29am, when Katie and Brian Powell welcomed Baby Boy #2 to the world. Mom and Boy #2 are both doing great. A name has not yet been decided, but as Dad mentioned, the only ones ruled out so far are Craig and Gerry Faust.
—
Sara Liebscher
We are excited to announce Tara Reilly will be joining Region 4 as a fundraiser! Tara will start on July 18 and work with many of the families Brian Diss previously covered in Ohio.
Tara has been an extremely successful senior sales rep with Boehringer Ingleheim Pharmaceuticals since 2003. She has been a valued team member, managing several key accounts, being selected to their Women in Leadership Program, and training colleagues on several computer platforms.
Tara is originally from Plymouth, Indiana and earned her BA from IU-South Bend in 1998. She and her husband, Brandon, have been married for 13 years and have two children Noah (8) and Addie (4). An active member of St. Pius Catholic Parish, Tara serves in a variety of volunteer roles. Several members of our team know Tara and are thrilled she is joining our team!
Please join me in welcoming Tara to our team.
Best,
Marty Harshman
We are pleased to announce Michelle Joyce as the new Foundation Relations Director for the College of Science
In this role, Michelle will work closely with the dean, faculty, chairs and Center/Institute directors to advance key scientific research priorities with national foundations. Dr. Joyce’s previous fields of research included small molecules and proteomics.
She was the Associate Director of Notre Dame’s Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility where her interests include providing schools with access to modern scientific instrumentation. A Domer who is the daughter of a retired Catholic high school principal, she has been a leader in developing a program–now known as ND LIGHTS (Laboratory Instrumentation Giving Hope to Students)–that donates working scientific instrumentation from retired or upgraded Notre Dame laboratories to schools in need of such equipment. Since 2010 ND LIGHTS has donated over 50 instruments to 19 schools nationally and in Africa.
Michelle received her Ph.D. from Duke University. Michelle and her husband, Tim, live in Granger with their two children, Ian and Analiese.
Please join me in welcoming Michelle to the team!
Yours in Notre Dame,
Carla Ingrando
Bryan and Stephani Keve are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, son Theodore “Theo” Francis Keve. Theo made his debut at 7:27 pm on June 27. Vital stats: 6 lbs. 13 oz., 19.5”. All are doing well! Theo is already a loyal son of Notre Dame, as you can see from his cap. Congratulations Bryan and Stephani!
Dear Colleagues,
Special Events & Stewardship is excited to announce several revisions to the overall structure of the team. This reorganization is intended to promote collaboration, increase specialization of responsibilities, and foster innovation in event programming and stewardship activities across all divisions. Please note this reorganization was in process prior to Katherine Lane’s appointment to the ND Trail, and I am grateful for her leadership and counsel.
Please find below an outline of specifics responsibilities, and attached an org chart of the team. Moving forward, the team will operate within five distinct units, including:
Executive Events & Stewardship:
Campaign Events & Stewardship
Donor Cultivation Events & Stewardship
Compliance & Stewardship Programs
Donor Communications, Recognition, & Stewardship
Finally, Liz Johnson will continue to partner with the CFR and AAD teams on best practices and stewardship strategies, Laura O’Sullivan will do the same with the Athletics Advancement team, and Rod Ambrissi with the Annual Giving team.
In addition to the four open positions noted above, we will be hiring for an additional Assistant Director, Special Events & Stewardship, reporting directly to me. This will be a limited-term position through September 2017, which will provide support for myself and for all five Special Events & Stewardship units as needed. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions regarding this position, or any of our open roles.
Please join us in congratulating the individuals above who have been promoted to new leadership roles. In the weeks ahead, I will be reaching out to individual units to discuss how the new structure will promote enhanced partnership and effectiveness.
All my best,
Mary Fisher
It is with mixed emotions that we write to inform you that Amy Thomas Ryan has resigned from her position as Associate Director, Special Events & Stewardship to fulfill a lifelong passion. Amy has taken a teaching position at the Career Academy in South Bend and will be pursuing her dream of being back in the classroom this fall. Thank you, Amy, for your hard work and tremendous dedication these past two years. Amy has been a critical member of the Special Events & Stewardship team shining in multiple areas, including providing excellent training sessions for the staff writers and editors, helping drive efficiencies related to acknowledgments and endowment reports, and working to enhance our team’s esprit de corps.
Please join us in extending best wishes to Amy. We wish her great success! Amy’s last day will be July 15th. Amy’s departure creates an immediate open position on the Special Events & Stewardship team, the details of which will be outlined in a separate communication.
Best,
Heather Moriconi & Mary Fisher
Mary Gavin Osmanski, (July 8, 1924 – June 23, 2016) of Chicago, grandmother of Beth Ferlic, and beloved wife of the late William T. “Bullet Bill” Osmanski, D.D.S. of the Chicago Bears passed away peacefully in her home. She was loving mother of six children, the late Mary Ferlic, William (Karen), John (Patricia), Katherine, Stephen, and Robert (Lori) Osmanski. She leaves behind 14 adoring grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren, as well as son-in-law Dr. Fred Ferlic, niece Mary (Tim) Hannan and Stephen (Cheryl) Gavin. She was daughter of the late Dr. Stephen E. Gavin and Zita McGivern Gavin and sister of the late Stephen and Robert Gavin.
Mary was born in Fond du Lac, WI, in 1924 and graduated from Saint Mary’s College in 1946 with a B.A. in English and a minor in philosophy. She was kind, gracious, easy to smile, and valued family and faith above all else. She was the consummate definition of unconditional love. A wake and funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 27, at Misericordia, Heart of Mercy in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Misericorida, Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660 or Misericordia.org.
Dear colleagues,
As you will have seen in the news release http://news.nd.edu/news/67900-mcaward-appointed-director-of-center-for-civil-and-human-rights/, Jennifer Mason McAward has been appointed Director of Notre Dame’s Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Fr. Hesburgh founded the CCHR over 40 years ago to ensure that Notre Dame remained at the forefront of the fight for civil and human rights. Now an integral part of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, the CCHR’s work contributes to the Keough School’s mission of promoting integral human development.
Please join me in celebrating this appointment as an important step in the evolution of the Keough School, and know that you’ll be hearing more from Dylan Reed in the future about opportunities for benefactors to support the CCHR’s mission and work.
In Notre Dame,
Michael Loungo
Annual Giving has an open position for an Assistant Director for Undergraduate Alumni. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Jen Harwell or Andrea Bullock.
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
The below email was sent to all Sorin Society members today, previewing the upcoming football season events. Formal invitations and registration information will be shared with fundraisers and benefactors in mid-July. If there are any questions, please contact Brian Diss at bdiss@nd.edu
With sincere gratitude for her many contributions to Special Events & Stewardship, we wish Rochelle Miller the very best as she pursues a new career opportunity outside of the University with MORryde in Elkhart.
Rochelle has embraced and advanced a wide array of team projects: from groundbreakings, to endowment reports, to public recognition, to acknowledgments. We will miss her “get it done” attitude and know it will continue to be an asset to her as she takes on this new challenge.
Rochelle’s last day with Development will be Thursday, July 7. Her departure creates an immediate open position on the Special Events & Stewardship team, the details of which will be outlined in a separate communication.
Best,
Sara Kassen & Mary Fisher
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Jay McAllister will serve as our new Director of Academic Advancement for Notre Dame Research.
In this role, Jay will serve as the development liaison for Notre Dame Research (NDR) and as a member of Bob Bernhard’s senior leadership team. He will work closely with NDR staff, center/institute directors, faculty, advisory council members, and field fundraisers to advance key research priorities, including the University’s Strategic Research Initiatives (i.e. SRIs).
Jay comes to Notre Dame from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, where he led SEI’s Cyber Intelligence Research Consortium and provided research and development support to cyber intelligence practitioners from government, industry, and academia. Prior to joining SEI, Jay spent six years in strategic, investigative, and operational counterintelligence and counterterrorism analysis for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).
Jay is a 2004 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He also holds a master’s of science in strategic intelligence from the National Intelligence University in Washington, D.C.
We believe Jay’s impressive background advancing innovative initiatives at a world-class research institute, experience facilitating external research collaborations, and his passion and commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s University will enable him to advance an ambitious fundraising plan for Notre Dame Research.
We look forward to Jay starting in this important new role on Monday, June 27. Please join me in welcoming him to the team!
Yours in Notre Dame,
Jim Morrison
Jamery S Barry
It is with very mixed emotions that we write to inform you that Lauren Whisler has resigned her position as Coordinator, Special Events & Stewardship. This fall, Lauren will be relocating to her hometown of Indianapolis with her fiancé, Elliott, where he will be continuing his education at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
For the past two years, Lauren has been an integral member of the Special Events & Stewardship team, providing outstanding support and leadership for executive events, including Advisory Council weekends and Commencement, and coordinating a variety of stewardship efforts for principal donors. She will certainly be missed!
Please join us in extending best wishes to Lauren, whose last day with Development will be Wednesday, August 31st. Lauren’s departure creates an immediate open position on the Special Events & Stewardship team, the details of which will be outlined in a separate communication.
Best,
Cristi Ganyard & Mary Fisher
I am excited to announce that Carla Ingrando will serve as our new Senior Director of Foundation Relations. In this role Carla is charged with leading the planning, organization and implementation of a best in class program with the goal of increasing foundation support for the University’s key academic objectives.
Carla will also collaborate with Jim Morrison, the Senior Director of Corporate Relations, the corporate/foundation/academic advancement teams, myself and others throughout development to ensure we fully integrate our academic advancement strategy and maximize our fundraising success.
Carla comes to us with deep experience in higher education having worked and taught at a number of institutions, including Denison University, Pacific University, and Marylhurst University before returning to Notre Dame. In addition, Carla has earned the respect and admiration of faculty, administrators and leaders throughout Notre Dame because of her strategic, collaborative and results oriented approach to foundation fundraising.
Carla earned a bachelor’s of arts from Furman University, a master’s of public administration from the University of South Carolina, a master’s of divinity from Vanderbilt University and a doctorate in moral theology from the University of Notre Dame.
Please join me in congratulating Carla on her new role, which she will begin on July 1st.
Shannon Cullinan
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Ian Secviar to the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team as the Associate Director, Law School Annual Giving. Ian will be responsible for building and executing the strategy to increase law school expendable annual giving. Ian will also be instrumental in developing the experience for the Dean’s Leadership Circle at $25K annual giving.
Ian is a 2010 graduate of Notre Dame. Ian began his Development career in 2008 when he was a student caller and then promoted to student manager in the phone center. Since graduation, Ian has worked in sales for AT&T and most recently was the Director of Annual Giving at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, IL.
Welcome, Ian!
In Notre Dame,
Amy
Amy Schell
Director, Notre Dame Funds
NOTRE DAME’S CONTRIBUTION TO HAMILTON
The Broadway smash hit Hamilton won 11 Tony Awards last night — and a Notre Dame alum is smiling this morning! Patrick Vassel ’07, the Associate Director of Hamilton and was interviewed during our Notre Dame Day broadcast by NBC News and Notre Dame Trustee Anne Thompson ’79.
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5GgUn-7kSA
—
Jim Small
Senior Director, Storytelling & Engagement Team
Our colleague David Chaudoir is in Louisville today celebrating the life of Muhammad Ali. David grew up playing in in the backyard of Ali’s Berrien Springs home. Later, he worked for 12 years as the Director of Marketing for Muhammad Ali Enterprises.
The night of Ali’s death — David wrote this tribute.
LINK: http://notredamegoirish.blogspot.com/2016/06/my-friend-david-and-his-friend-muhammad.html
—
Jim Small
Senior Director, Storytelling & Engagement Team
Development
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Kennedy St. Charles will join our University Relations team as part of the Notre Dame Staff Fellows Program. In May, Kennedy earned a Bachelor of Science from Xavier University of Louisiana.
The Notre Dame Staff Fellows Program attracts graduating students from a variety of universities with diverse backgrounds into the Notre Dame staff family. This two year program provides the fellows experience in their assigned divisions through rotations, projects, and campus-wide assignments. The fellows cohort will experience group activities to build community and become immersed in Notre Dame and the Michiana area.
Kennedy’s first rotation will be with the Storytelling & Engagement team, starting Monday, June 13. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Kennedy to our team.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Shannon
Emily is a rising sophomore at the University of Notre Dame — who “learns differently.” Emily can’t read or write. She is profoundly dyslexic and dysgraphic. The women of Walsh Hall — often read Emily’s text books to her at night…
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Xl65CcGnQ
Dear colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Clare Mundy has accepted the position of Associate Director, Fundraising Innovations effective June 27. Working closely with me and the various groups across our Development team, Clare will create, design, and implement a variety of disruptive fundraising innovations and critical endeavors resulting in growth in philanthropic revenue. In addition, Clare will be responsible for facilitating innovation sessions with the broader Development team, identifying the greatest opportunities to drive revenue, develop strategies and metrics within these new initiatives, implement the initiatives, and upon the decision that the innovations are sustainable, transition to appropriate parties across the Development team.
A South Bend native and 2012 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Clare comes to us from Washington D.C. where she served as the Midwest Deputy Finance Director for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. In addition, Clare has also served as Director of Fundraising and Development for the Montana Democratic Party, and Finance Director for Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s Mayoral Campaign.
Please join me in welcoming Clare to the team!
In Notre Dame,
Micki
Dear colleagues:
I am excited to announce that effective July 1, Lauren Brown will transition to the Development Associate position. Lauren will partner with me on overall leadership of the organization, including facilitation of strategic and annual planning, team building, and donor cultivation. Moreover, Lauren will oversee the variety of staff communications of the department, and be heavily involved in project management, relationship development, data analysis, presentation creation, and bench-marking exercises.
In her current role of Administrative Assistant to Scott Jessup and Jess Rizzo, and also previously Jared Mrozinske, Lauren has proven herself as a team player, strong relationship builder, trusted confidante, and integral component in the many successes of the past year. Please join me in congratulating Lauren on her new role.
In Notre Dame,
Micki
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach fiscal year-end, I want to make sure you are aware of some key deadlines associated with the University’s fiscal year close. The full closing schedule is available for your review on the Controller’s website http://controller.nd.edu/financial-information/monthly-close-schedule
Wednesday, June 8 – buyND purchase requisitions greater than 25K must be submitted to Procurement Services.
Friday, June 17 – buyND purchase requisitions greater than $5K, but less than $25K must be submitted.
Saturday, June 25 – Cut-off for FedEx Office charges for FY16. Charges after June 25th will post to FY17.
Thursday, June 30 – Last day to process buyND catalog requisition and purchase orders under $5000 in FY16.
Thursday, June 30 – All deposits (non gift) made on or before June 30th will automatically be credited to FY16.
Friday, July 1 – buyND purchase orders will be placed with new year funds.
Friday, July 1 – Deposits (non-gift) made between July 1st and July 8th should be clearly marked FY16 or FY17.
Tuesday, July 5 – Check Requisitions related to FY16 must be submitted to Accounts Payable by 5PM.
Tuesday, July 5 – TravelND expense reports for FY16 must be entered and approved by 5PM.
Tuesday, July 5 – buyND “receipts” for FY16 must be entered by departments by 5PM.
Tuesday, July 5 – Procard statement reports for FY16 must be submitted and approved by 5PM.
Friday, July 8 – General Ledger Closes.
Monday, July 11 – GLez reflects activity for fiscal year-end.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Brenda Carr
Dear Colleagues,
Please keep Cathy Windeatt and her family in your prayers – her husband Bruce passed away unexpectedly early on Saturday morning. Bruce is survived by Cathy and his four daughters who live in the Chicago area.
A small service will be held in Rockford Illinois on Thursday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and her family during this difficult time.
In Notre Dame,
Emily Marrese
I am pleased to announce this summer’s CASE interns, John Gadient and Mark Betita.
John, ND class of 2017, majors in Economics and German, volunteers at summer camp for children of cancer patients, and plays for the Notre Dame Rugby Club.
Mark, ND class of 2018, hails from Vancouver, majors in IT Management and Sociology, serves with the Filipino American Student Organization, and plays in the Notre Dame Marching Band.
As CASE interns, they will participate in online learning with interns nationwide, attend a conference in Washington DC, and complete projects for their host unit/manager (AGSM/Andrea Bullock) from June 6 to July 29.
John and Mark will gain a deep understanding of our operation. Thank you for taking interest in them and for seeking to accommodate requests for introductory meetings/informational interviews.
This internship launches a strategic initiative to elevate internship experiences within University Relations. Goals include increasing engagement with students, building a talent pipeline, and producing meaningful work for UR units.
Please email any ideas on future intern candidates and/or intern projects for the 2016-17 school year and summer 2017 to Leah Corachea at kcorache@nd.edu.
Best,
Bryan Reaume
Learning and Organizational Development
Euchre Club
Our next game will be on Thursday, June 9. We will meet in the ESC Family Room at 5:15. Please contact Patty Smith at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu to register.
Patty Smith
Dear colleagues:
I am delighted to announce a new addition to the Special Events & Stewardship team; David (Dave) Daley will begin his role as Program Director, Compliance & Stewardship Programs on Monday, June 13. Working in close partnership with the Undergraduate Enrollment Division and the Controller’s Group, Dave will partner strategically on stewardship efforts for undergraduate financial aid benefactors, ensuring that all need-based and merit-based scholarship funds are spent to their maximum impact and in accordance with donor preferences and restrictions. Furthermore, he will create and lead engagement experiences for benefactors providing generous gifts to financial aid, including the coordination of student thank you notes, endowment reports, and invitations to the biennial Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend.
A 2006 graduate of the University, Dave most recently served as the Content Manager & Marketing Director for Real Clear Holdings, LLC, a technology, online publishing, and polling data aggregation company based in Chicago, IL. A resident of Granger, Dave is a very active member of his community, having volunteered for organizations including Bridges Out of Poverty, the C.A.S.A. program, and the South Bend Center for the Homeless, in addition to working tirelessly on behalf of the Notre Dame Alumni Association, where his wife, Angeline Johnson, serves as the Notre Dame Clubs Program Director.
We are thrilled to formally welcome him back to Notre Dame!
My Best,
Mary Fisher
This coming Friday, June 3rd, Notre Dame Research will again participate in the ND Reunion Open House (formerly known as Roam the Dome).
Notre Dame’s Strategic Research Initiatives (SRIs) will be hosting tables with information about their research and other goodies. Please join us in welcoming the alumni back to campus and showcasing the exciting world of ND Research!
Details:
Friday, June 3rd, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Outside of 317 Main
Please spread the word – all welcome!
Jim Morrison
I am delighted to announce that Amanda (Mandy) Kinnucan will join our team as the Academic Programs Director on Monday, June 20th. For the past two years, Mandy has been in Notre Dame’s University Communications and most recently, as the Assistant Director of Media Relations. In her role, she built collaborative relationships with our faculty in order to share their research with the world by pitching to, and placing stories in, the media. Prior to Notre Dame, Mandy worked for Whirlpool where she created and implemented a number of programs for the company involving leaders and employees. Hallmarks of her work are her creativity and ability to bring ideas to life. Mandy brings her faculty network and program management and analytical abilities as well as her positive energy and professionalism to our team. She is a graduate of Indiana University earning a degree in Journalism with a business minor.
On a personal note, Mandy and her husband, Andy, have 3 young children. Their children are Sean (9), Violet (7), and Ryan (4) and they live in Granger. Andy will begin the Executive MBA program in August.
It will be a pleasure to introduce Mandy to everyone and I know you will give Mandy a warm welcome to our team. You may see her during Reunion as she will be observing and accompanying me to become familiar with the event and various programs..
Best,
Sharon
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Sharon E. Keane
Director of Professional and Academic Programs
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
P: 574-631-4637
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Dear Colleagues,
I am thrilled to share that Riley Koval joined the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing Team on Monday, May 23, as the Assistant Director, Recognition Societies. Riley will be responsible for engaging benefactors who have the inclination and capacity to join a recognition society or upgrade within a recognition society. He will partner with regional development to elevate potential leadership benefactors.
Riley is a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame Law School. You may remember hearing Riley’s story when he shared it with the University Relations team at Summit in August of 2015. For the past two years Riley has worked as a Recruiting Specialist within the Notre Dame Football Program and interned with the Minnesota Vikings.
Please join me in welcoming Riley to the team!
My Best,
Amy
Dear Colleagues,
Smartphone Safety During Your Summer Vacation
While on vacation, your smartphone safety habits are probably the last thing on your mind. Problems with your phone are never fun–especially when they occur while you’re relaxing and enjoying vacation.
So how can you keep the information on your phone safe while on vacation? Here are some simple tips to remember:
Be Prepared–With 2-million phones stolen and 3-million lost each year, make sure you’re covered if your phone is lost or stolen by taking these steps before you leave.
Be a Little Less Social–While you may think your friends want to see your vacation selfies, you may want to wait to post them after you get home. Do you personally know everyone who follows you on social media? If not, a stranger can read your posts and see your pictures.
If you say on Social Media that are away from home, a dishonest stranger may read your message and choose to break into your home while you’re gone. If you simply can’t wait, go ahead and post that vacation picture. Just make sure your social media privacy settings only allow people you actually know to see your posts instead of “everyone.”
Watch Your WiFi–WiFi in hotels, airports and restaurants are not all the same. Data thieves can set up WiFi hotspots with names similar to the hotel WiFi, but spelled differently, hoping you won’t notice. But once you connect, they collect every keystroke you send including your passwords.
If you decide to do some online banking while in any of these public locations, they will know where and how to log in to your account. Make sure the WiFi you connect to is the one the restaurant or hotel offers. If you’re not sure, be sure to ask. If you have any doubts, use your data provider’s network.
Ban the Bluetooth–Bluetooth is great for sharing contact information or listening to your favorite tunes, but on vacation it’s better to leave it off. Before you leave for vacation, make sure your Bluetooth is not set to automatically connect. When you allow the Bluetooth setting to automatically connect wherever you go, you become an easy target for data thieves.
If you are traveling outside the U.S., be aware that each country treats privacy and data rights differently. Familiarize yourself with the laws in the country before you leave.
Consider leaving your phone at home and use a disposable phone while you are vacationing in another country. You can also remove your private data from your phone before the trip and then restore it from your backup when you return home. Make sure that when you return home, change your password for important accounts you used during your trip.
Dear Team,
As a reminder, all Development employees receive a parking credential for the ESC parking garage. This credential provides an opportunity to park on the 2nd or 3rd level of the garage. Please note Kite has alerted us that members of the Development team who are parked on the ground floor and the ramp will receive a violation and may be towed.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please let me know if you have any questions.
My Best,
Micki
It is with great enthusiasm to announce that Janet Jessup will be coming back to our Development team serving as a fundraiser in Region 4! Janet will start June 6, and work with families in Missouri and Kansas.
As most of us know, Janet was an invaluable member of Development from 2006-2015. Excelling as a field fundraiser and member of Gift Planning, Janet brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and integrity which will serve our greater team and especially the Notre Dame families she works with.
Janet began her career in sales at IBM and The Summit Group, and, along with occasional help from her husband Scott, also raised four beautiful children. She earned her BS in Finance from the University of Colorado and her MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Please join me in welcoming Janet back to our team!
Marty Harshman
Dear colleagues:
We are excited to announce that effective June 6, Gavin McGuire will transition to the limited term assistant director position on the ND Trail and the University’s 175th anniversary celebration! He will be joining the core team comprised of Matt Klawitter, Lauren Fox, and Katherine Lane.
Gavin has been an incredible friend, colleague, and trusted advisor to Micki over the past 3 years, and the broader Development team has benefited greatly from his work ethic, dedication, and contagious enthusiasm. We are delighted to recognize his efforts with a new opportunity to grow and contribute to Our Lady’s mission.
Gavin’s current role of Development Associate will be posted today, and we encourage any interested colleagues to contact Ann Moran. The posting will be available for five days.
We could not be more thrilled at the opportunities ahead. Please join us in thanking Gavin and congratulating him on this next endeavor!
In Notre Dame
Micki and Katherine
Dear colleagues,
The position of Associate Director, Fundraising Innovations is currently posted on jobs.nd.edu. Reporting directly to me, this position will create, design, and implement a variety of disruptive fundraising innovations and critical endeavors resulting in growth in philanthropic revenue. The Associate Director, Fundraising Innovations will work closely with the Sr. Directors of Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing, Regional Development, Gift Planning, Global Advancement, and Athletics Advancement to creative, develop, and implement fundraising innovations. The Associate Director will be responsible for facilitating innovation sessions with the broader Development team, identifying the greatest opportunities to drive revenue, develop strategies and metrics within these new initiatives, implement the initiatives, and upon the decision that the innovations are sustainable, transition to appropriate parties across the Development team. Working directly with the Associate Vice President for Development, the Associate Director will be expected to manage a significant workload and be comfortable working in a fast paced, diverse environment. The Associate Director will also manage a significant number of projects on the AVP’s behalf, and will therefore have exposure to a wide variety of departments on campus. The Associate Director will also manage a significant volume of communications from the AVP office, and serve as a liaison to a variety of University committees, initiatives, and projects.
A preferred candidate has been identified for the position, but please contact Micki Kidder or Gavin McGuire if you are interested in discussing the position.
My best,
Micki
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to share several important announcements with you.
Aaron Wall has accepted the position of Director of Regional Development in Region 4, primarily working with donors in the Houston area. He will assume his new responsibilities on June 1. Joining Development in 2012, Aaron’s leadership has been instrumental in building the University’s first Student Philanthropy program and, of course, in the growth and success of Notre Dame Day. He will have a significant impact on our fundraising efforts in this new role.
Accepting the appointment to serve as Program Director for Notre Dame Day and Employee Giving, effective June 1, is Pablo Martinez. Pablo has been a key member of our Development team since graduating from Notre Dame in 2011, most recently serving as the Assistant Director for 21+ Alumni Giving and Matching Gifts. We are fortunate to have Pablo assuming this important leadership role for Notre Dame.
Please join us in congratulating Aaron and Pablo!
Thanks,
Marty Harshman and Ryan Brennan
Huge congratulations to Michael Loungo’s daughter, Yavara, who won the Pre-K to Grade 2 category of the Notre Dame Office of Sustainability’s 2016 Children’s Artwork Competition.
Yavara won with 472 votes, or 29% of the votes cast in the Pre-K to Grade 2 category.
Winners were chosen by the public through a poll on the Office of Sustainability’s website, green.nd.edu. In total almost 3,200 votes across 3 categories were cast throughout the three week voting period by over 2,900 people.
Dear colleagues,
I want to make you aware of several important changes in Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing.
I am pleased to announce that Jonathan Retartha has accepted the position of Program Manager of Donor Experience, effective July 1. In his current role as Assistant Director for the Corby Society and Young Alumni/Next Generation Giving, Jonathan has been instrumental in driving growth in both participation and unrestricted giving and I am excited for him to have this new opportunity.
In our ongoing effort to elevate the experience for our donors and become more aligned with our Recognition Societies, Jonathan and the Donor Experience team will report to Amy Schell, effective immediately.
Please also join me in congratulating Lindahl Chase, who has been appointed to serve as the Associate Director for the Corby Society and the Notre Dame Fund, effective July 1. Lindahl’s work ethic, creativity and commitment to excellence have had a significant impact on our marketing and fundraising efforts since she joined the team in December 2013.I am confident she will be outstanding in this elevated role.
The position of Assistant Director, Young Alumni/Next Generation Giving will be posted immediately. This is a critical role in our effort to boost total donors and strengthen our undergraduate alumni participation rate. We need top talent and appreciate any recommendations you may have. Please express your interest or recommendations to Andrea Bullock and Ann Moran.
Congratulations, Jonathan and Lindahl!
Thank you,
Ryan
Dear colleagues:
We are happy to announce a new addition to the Special Events & Stewardship team; Christine Wallace will begin her role as Program Director on Monday, May 16. Working closely with Regional Development, Christine will lead all the Wall Street engagement events. She’ll also assist in the planning and execution of various regional development cultivation and recognition events.
Christine comes to Notre Dame from the University of Mississippi, where she served as the Director for University and Public Events since 2010. As the leader of a team of six colleagues, she provided oversight for over 275 annual events. Previously, Christine served as the Director of Communications & Special Events for the Howard Hughes College of Engineering at UNLV. A graduate of Westminister College, she is known for incorporating students into events and for including vendors as strategic partners in event execution. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Notre Dame family.
Our Best,
Katherine Lane and Mary Fisher
Colleagues,
AGSM will host a Recognition Society “Thank You” Reception on Commencement Weekend this Friday, May 13 from 3pm–6pm in the Family Room at ESC.
All members of the Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, John Cardinal O’Hara Society, and Rockne Heritage Fund who are parents of graduating students were invited.
The RSVP list is below. Fundraisers are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian Diss (1-5646) or the Donor Experience Team (1-5198)
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you, along with your benefactors and prospects who will be attending Reunion 2016, to join the Office of Gift Planning to this year’s Navigating Your Financial Future which will be held Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Washington Hall.
Attendees will learn from our panel of experts on global markets, the U.S. economy, short and long term trends, inflationary risks, debt outlook, and how others in the Notre Dame family have leveraged the Notre Dame endowment, including a variety of planned gifts that could help the financial future of your family.
Hosted by: John Affleck-Graves, Executive Vice President, University of Notre Dame
Moderator: Jack Brennan, Chairman Emeritus & Senior Advisor, The Vanguard Group, Inc., Fellow and Chairman-Elect, Board of Trustees University of Notre Dame
Panelists include:
• Scott Malpass ‘84, ’86. Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, University of Notre Dame
• Ann Combs ’78, Principal, The Vanguard Group, Inc.
• Jimmy Dunne ‘78, Senior Managing Principal, Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P., Board of Trustees University of Notre Dame
Attendees will also have the chance to enter a raffle for 2 tickets to the Stanford home football game on October 15, 2016!
Please let me know if you have any questions about this event and we look forward to seeing you there.
Laura Snell
Dear Colleagues,
Brigette and Michael Kinney welcomed their baby boy, Michael Patrick Kinney, Jr., on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Michael was born at 5:19 am, weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces. He was 20.5” long. The Kinneys are overjoyed! Please join me in congratulating the new parents!
-Laura Midkiff
Regional Development Administration Manager
Department of Development
Foundation Relations has an open position for a Program Director. There is a preferred candidate for this position. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or George Keegan,
Thank you!
Jen Harwell
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Allison Maddox will serve as our new Director of Academic Advancement for the College of Science. In this role, Allison will serve as the development liaison for the College as a member of Dean Galvin’s senior leadership team. She will work closely with the Dean, faculty, advisory council members, and field fundraisers to advance the key priorities for the College of Science.
As most of you know, Allison has been an integral part of our Corporate and Foundation Relations team since 2010 where she has served as Corporate Relations Coordinator, Associate Director, and most recently, Director for Foundation Relations for the Colleges of Science and Engineering. I believe this experience along with Allison’s strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, demonstrated fund raising success, and dedication to the mission of Our Lady’s University, will enable her to advance an ambitious fund raising plan for the College.
We look forward to welcoming Allison to the Academic Advancement Team this summer after a replacement has been identified for her current role in Foundation Relations. In the meantime, Allison, Sean Kassen, George Keegan, and I will be working closely together to ensure a smooth transition for each of the roles involved.
Please join me in congratulating Allison on her exciting new position!
EUCHRE CLUB
We still have seats available for the 5/12 Euchre game! Please contact me if you’re interested in playing. Thanks! Patty 1-1818 psmith15@nd.edu
Do you like to play Euchre? Are you interested in helping to raise money for Relay for Life? Would you like to play cards with your co-workers? If you answered yes to these questions, please join the newly formed Euchre Club for Relay for Life. We will meet in the ESC family room the 2nd Thursday of every month at 5:15pm. There is no obligation to attend every game. Play once, twice or all twelve times. It’s up to you.
The entry fee will be $10 per game. $5 will go to Relay for Life and $5 will be in the evenings prize pool. After our game on April 13, 2017 the UR Relay for Life Team will be presented with the money we raised over the previous 12 months.
If you sign up to play, please give your entree fee to Patty Smith at least one day prior to the game. This will help us know how many people will be at each tournament.
Signups are on a first come, first served basis and no more than 24 people can sign up for any given tournament. You can sign up until the day prior to the tournament or until the tournament is full. We would like to keep the tournament in the development family so if you have a spouse or significant other who would like to join you at any of the games, just sign them up when you do.
Please remember, we need to begin on time, so you must be able to be in the ESC Family Room by 5:15 on game day. You also must be willing to stay the entirety of the tournament. If you cannot stay until the end, you are not eligible to play. The length of the tournament will depend on the numbers of players; most will run between 2 -2.5 hours. However, if we are full it could take 3-4 hours.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu
Mark your calendars:
May 12, 2016
June 9, 2016
July 14, 2016
August 11, 2016
September 8, 2016
October 13. 2016
November 10, 2016
December 8, 2016
January 12, 2017
February 9, 2017
March 9, 2017
April 13, 2017
Dear friends,
It is with great enthusiasm to announce that, effective immediately, Katherine Lane will transition to a limited term position as the leader of the ND Trail and University’s 175th anniversary celebration! With unprecedented opportunity to reflect on the founding and mission of Our Lady’s University, the ND Trail will have an historic and lasting impact on all members of the Notre Dame family. Katherine’s dedication to the mission, our team, and extraordinary leadership skills will add to an already impressive and talented project team.
Katherine will lead an internal team of Matt Klawitter, Lauren Fox, and a yet-to-be announced Assistant Director (position currently posted). She will also work with campus and external partners to bring the ND Trail to life. Katherine’s leadership will extend through September 1, 2017, at which time she will return to the Sr. Director, Special Events and Stewardship position.
Effective May 1, 2016 – September 1, 2017, Mary Fisher will serve as the interim leader of the Special Events and Stewardship team. Mary’s tenure on our Development team, extraordinary talents, and dedication to the mission position her perfectly to step into this new leadership opportunity.
We could not be more thrilled at the opportunities ahead, both to create an historic experience for the Notre Dame family as well as additional growth and development opportunities for so many talented members of this team. Thank you for your continued dedication to Our Lady and one another; please don’t hesitate to contact either of us should you have any questions.
In Notre Dame
Micki and Shannon
STORYTELLING TEAM
Senior Director, Storytelling & Engagement Team
Dear colleagues:
We are posting a limited-term assistant director position this week and need our talent ambassadors to help us find a motivated self-starter who relishes details! This full-time, temporary role (concludes September 30, 2017) team member will be assigned to the University’s 175th anniversary and to the activities associated with this celebration.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, registration management, accommodation and transportation coordination, website/social media tracking, meal planning, and budget management. Coordination with internal and external vendors and partners will be critical to the success of these activities. An important University representative, this individual will be managing volunteers and guest communications. He/she will be a member of the Special Events & Stewardship team, reporting directly to me, and work closely with the Campaign Administration team.
Please share personal interest or names of possible leads to Ann Moran.
My best,
Katherine
Do you like to play Euchre? Are you interested in helping to raise money for Relay for Life? Would you like to play cards with your co-workers? If you answered yes to these questions, please join the newly formed Euchre Club for Relay for Life. We will meet in the ESC family room the 2nd Thursday of every month at 5:15pm. There is no obligation to attend every game. Play once, twice or all twelve times. It’s up to you.
The entry fee will be $10 per game. $5 will go to Relay for Life and $5 will be in the evenings prize pool. After our game on April 13, 2017 the UR Relay for Life Team will be presented with the money we raised over the previous 12 months.
If you sign up to play, please give your entree fee to Patty Smith at least one day prior to the game. This will help us know how many people will be at each tournament.
Signups are on a first come, first served basis and no more than 24 people can sign up for any given tournament. You can sign up until the day prior to the tournament or until the tournament is full. We would like to keep the tournament in the development family so if you have a spouse or significant other who would like to join you at any of the games, just sign them up when you do.
Please remember, we need to begin on time, so you must be able to be in the ESC Family Room by 5:15 on game day. You also must be willing to stay the entirety of the tournament. If you cannot stay until the end, you are not eligible to play. The length of the tournament will depend on the numbers of players; most will run between 2 -2.5 hours. However, if we are full it could take 3-4 hours.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu
Mark your calendars:
May 12, 2016
June 9, 2016
July 14, 2016
August 11, 2016
September 8, 2016
October 13. 2016
November 10, 2016
December 8, 2016
January 12, 2017
February 9, 2017
March 9, 2017
April 13, 2017
Colleagues,
Sorin eGSRs for May and June donors were sent yesterday (4/19). Mailed GSRs for all societies (Sorin, Rockne, JCOS, OSTM) will drop on Friday, April 22. Unassigned renewal prospects for all societies are being contacted by the phone center this week and next before the students depart for summer break. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Brian Diss
Mother’s Day holds a special significance at Notre Dame. Our beloved school was inspired by and named for Mary, the Blessed Mother. And one of our own, alumnus and one-time faculty member Frank Hering, is considered one of the founders of Mother’s Day.
In recognition of the University’s special connection to this holiday, the Notre Dame Alumni Association is once again offering alumni, parents, friends, and the campus community a variety of ways to honor mothers in a special way this year.
On Wednesday, April 27 from 2-6 p.m., we invite you to stop by the Fieldhouse Mall (north of LaFortune) for our Mother’s Honor and Remembrance Day celebration. You can add a special intention to our Mother’s Honor and Remembrance Wall, which will be a collection of all the prayers for mothers submitted by the Notre Dame family this year. After the event, the wall will be on display outside the Eck Visitors Center through mid-May.
At this event, you also will be able to pose for fun pictures in our photo booth with signs that help you express your love and gratitude, and then share them on social media. Free ice cream and fun games will be available, and students can send out special Notre Dame Mother’s Day cards. It is a wonderful way to mingle with our students.
The Alumni Association also will hold a prayer service for mothers at the Grotto on Friday, May 6 at 1 p.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend and help pray the Mother’s Day intentions submitted online by Notre Dame alumni, parents, and friends around the world. If you can not attend the prayer service in person, we invite you to submit a prayer request for your mother, grandmother, or mother figure in your life.
More Mother’s Day resources, including customizable Notre Dame prayer cards, reflections on motherhood from members of the Notre Dame family and a list of Masses for Mothers being held in our communities, will be available online at mothersday.nd.edu after the site launches on May 1.
We hope to see you at these two events honoring mothers this spring! The Alumni Association wishes all of the mothers in our global Notre Dame family a happy and blessed Mother’s Day.
Mike Sullivan ’90
Senior Director of Development – Midwest Region
Dear Team,
This week marks Relay for Life’s Purple Week, with campus-wide events happening every day leading up to the main event and auction on Friday, April 15th, from 5:00-11:00 PM at the Compton Ice Arena. As mentioned in a previous email from Gavin, the UR team is walking a lap together. We will meet in the Family Room at 4:30 PM and walk over as a team. If you’d like to join us, please visit relay.nd.edu or get a form at the Front Desk to register. Please use the team name “UR Walking on Sunshine”. If you cannot attend, but want to contribute to your team, you can still do so by registering. All funds from the walk, and all other fundraising events that have taken place or will take place, go directly to the American Cancer Society. Please check out relay.nd.edu for more information on how to register, Purple Week, and the auction.
UR Walking on Sunshine Upcoming Events at ESC:
Wednesday, April 13th, 5:00-9:00 PM: Euchre! Please contact Jess Witous or Patty Smith if you’d like to participate. Cost is $10 and due by Tuesday, April 12th.
Thursday, April 14th, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Massage Therapy! Just a reminder to review what time you scheduled yourself for a 10-minute massage. $10 due at the time of your appointment.
Friday, April 15th: Final Jeans Day. Don’t forget to bring in your $2!
UR Walking on Sunshine at Grace Hall:
Tuesday, April 12th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Bake Sale – 500 Grace
Thursday, April 14th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Pizza Lunch -Lobby of Grace Hall
Thank you for all you support thus far, we couldn’t do it without your help!
Your UR Relay for Life Committee
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Eileen Gieselman’s beloved mother-in-law on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the age of 92. Benedette Barker Gieselman, of New Orleans, LA, also known as “Dette” and “Teeny,” was known to friends and family for her love of people and her devout Catholic faith, enthusiasm and zest for life, and positive attitude. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, April 11 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church in New Orleans, immediately followed by a funeral Mass. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eileen, her husband, Jim, and their extended family during this time.
-Laura Midkiff
Team,
University Relations Staff:
It is that time of year when we focus on the preparation of the budget for next fiscal year. The annual operating budget process includes proposed salary increases that are effective July 1, 2016, and the non-salary budgets. Please note that managers are receiving a separate memo that includes details on University guidelines, how to access specific charts, etc. This communication is intended to highlight the budget process and timeline internal to University Relations (UR) and to ensure you are familiar with the process and key contacts.
The Budget Team
• Mark Witucki – Alumni Association
• Mary Ellen Koepfle, Geoff Stookey, Brenda Carr – Development
Fiscal 2017 Budget Process and Deadlines
Merit recommendations are provided by managers based on employee performance during fiscal 2016. These recommendations are reviewed by the appropriate Associate Vice President and ultimately approved by Lou Nanni. Human Resources and the Office of Budget & Planning audit these recommendations to ensure consistent application of University guidelines.
There are no incremental increases for non-salary budgets this year. If necessary, members of the budget team will work with your unit to re-allocate funds within the org to better align the budget plan with the spend activity.
Please note the following deadlines:
May 2 Self-reviews finalized in Endeavor (send forward to your supervisor by May 2)
Note: supervisors may designate an earlier deadline for the self-evaluation
May 2 Managers finalize merit recommendations
May 9 Associate Vice Presidents review and finalize merit recommendations
May 12 Managers complete review in Endeavor (send forward to HR by close of business)
Note: make sure Endeavor shows overall rating for your employee before sending forward
May 13 Vice President approves merit recommendations
June 15 Compensation statements sent to managers for distribution (if HR audit is final)
June 23 Staff salary notifications are available online in InsideND
Should you have any questions regarding the performance review process or the budget process, please let us know.
Thanks very much for your attention to the budget timeline.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
WHERE: ESC Family Room and Cafe
Why: RELAY FOR LIFE
TIME: 5pm – 9pm
COST: $10 per person
Please join us in raising money for Relay for Life while playing cards with your co-workers! We can register 24 people to play, so first come first served. We play in the ESC Family Room and Café beginning at 5pm on 4/13/16. You will pay $10 to play, $5 will go to Relay and $5 will go to the prize pool.
You do not need a partner! The tournament will take between 3 and 4 hours to complete. In order for this tournament to be successful, you must be willing to stay the entire time. If you are unable to play and have registered your entry fee will be considered a donation. You are welcome to bring a snack and nonalcoholic beverages to share, as food will not be provided.
Please contact Jess Witous or Patty Smith if you are interested in playing. You must pay $10 prior to 4/12 to be registered. We will accept entries until we are full. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jess (1-1435) or Patty (1-1818)
We look forward to seeing you!
Your UR Walking on Sunshine team
Dear colleagues:
Stuart and Jessica Reasons welcomed their baby girl into the world yesterday! Sutton Lynn was born at 10:36 p.m. weighing 8 pounds and 8 ounces. She is a beautiful bundle of delight! Baby and mommy are doing well. Cards of joy can be sent to 405 Peashway St.; South Bend, IN 46617-1314. Jessica will be back to work in late June and will be missed. Please join me in congratulating the new parents!
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
Dear Colleagues,
On Friday, Sorin Society Gold members were sent the below email invitation to join us for a Notre Dame Day VIP Experience. The day will include a reserved space at 10am mass at the Basilica, followed by an intimate luncheon with students at South Dining Hall and a private tour of the Notre Dame Day set and viewing of the broadcast. Other activities will be arranged and personalized based on the timing and interests of the attending members. We do have a small number of rooms available (at donor’s cost) at the Morris Inn for the evening of March 24 only.
This promises to be a fun, informational and intimate experience for those members able to attend. I hope you will encourage your Sorin Gold members to attend. RSVPs can be sent directly to me. I will keep you updated should I receive any responses from donors in your portfolios. You are welcome to join in any part of the day which your donors will be attending.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your partnership as we continue to expand and elevate the experience for our Sorin Society members!
Brian Diss
Dear Colleagues,
We posted two positions today, the Senior Director of Foundation Relations and the Senior Director of Corporate Relations. Below are the position summaries for these roles. Please reach out to Ann Moran or me if you have an interest in these roles or if you have any referral candidates for us to consider.
Thank you!
Shannon
Senior Director of Foundation Relations
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Foundation Relations will serve as the leader of the Foundation Relations team and is charged with leading the planning, organization and implementation of a best in class program with the goal of significantly increasing foundation support for the University’s key academic objectives. The Senior Director will provide leadership in working with the Foundation Team to effectively engage with the Academy, especially our faculty to understand, synthesize and present strategic research in the most compelling manner to appropriate foundations. The Senior Director is also responsible for directing the Foundation Team to ensure that we are proactively identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding appropriate private foundations on a local, regional, national and international level. This person will manage a portfolio of key foundation relationships, as well as the portfolio distribution across the entire team. This person must also work closely with leaders in the development department, especially those who also engage regularly with our academic leadership and faculty (e.g. Associate Vice President, the Senior Director of Corporate Relations, the Senior Director of Academic Advancement and the corporate/academic advancement teams), to fully integrate our academic advancement strategy and to maximize our fundraising success.
Senior Director of Corporate Relations
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Corporate Relations will serve as the leader of the Corporate Relations team and is charged with leading the planning, organization and implementation of a best in class program with the goal of significantly increasing corporate partnerships and overall financial support for the University’s faculty-led research. The Senior Director will provide leadership in working with the Corporate Team to effectively engage with faculty, Deans and the Office of Research to understand, synthesize and present strategic research in the most compelling manner to grow our corporate partnerships. The Senior Director is also responsible for directing the Corporate Team to ensure that we are proactively identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding new and existing corporate partnerships. This person will manage a portfolio of key corporate relationships, as well as the portfolio distribution across the entire team. This person must also work closely with leaders in the development department, especially those who also engage regularly with our academic leadership and faculty (e.g. Associate Vice President, the Senior Director of Foundation Relations, the Senior Director of Academic Advancement and the foundation/academic advancement teams), to fully integrate our academic advancement strategy and to maximize our fundraising success. In addition, the Senior Director will collaborate with the University’s other internal corporate stakeholders, including the Career Center, Athletics, Procurement, etc.
I am pleased to announce that Wieslaw Kosidlak has joined the Strategic Applications & Business Intelligence team as a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer.
Wieslaw and his family emigrated from Poland to the United States in 2001 to work as a software developer at Duncan Systems, Inc. where he most recently served as IT Director. He comes from a background of educators, and he holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University Maria Curie-Sklodowska (UMCS). Wieslaw enjoys gardening, collecting antiques, and watching soccer.
As a BI Developer, he will be responsible for the programming and maintenance required to support our business intelligence products related to our data warehouse for reporting.
Wieslaw and his wife, Renata, reside in Mishawaka and have 2 children Kamil (18), and Julia (10). Wieslaw joins us on Monday, April 4 and will be located in Grace Hall.
Please join me in welcoming Wieslaw to the Development team!
Carleen Quinlan
The following positions will be made available on jobs.nd.edu today, Thursday, March 31st.
1) Director of Regional Development (multiple positions open – reporting to Sr. Director, Regional Development)
2) Director, Gift Planning (reporting to Greg Dugard)
3) Assistant Director, Prospect Management (2 positions available – reporting to Lori Pope)
4) Assistant Director, Recognition Societies (preferred candidate – reporting to Amy Schell)
Our emphasis remains on recruiting top talent for all positions across our broader team (e.g., Regional Development, CFR, Athletics, etc.). Special thanks to those who have been referring candidates. Please continue to actively recruit talented individuals who may be interested in joining our Development team, and refer potential candidates to Ann Moran.
Dear colleagues,
It is with great enthusiasm that I announce Lori Pope as the new Director of Prospect Management. In this role, Lori will be responsible for defining and leading a comprehensive strategy for portfolio management across the Development department. Lori has been an invaluable member of the Prospect Management team, helping launch the portfolio strategies for the West Region and Global Advancement team. Moreover, her prior experience as an analyst with IBM provides an excellent foundation to move into this important leadership role.
I look forward to the Prospect Management team continuing to provide strategic partnership under Lori’s leadership. Her experience, enthusiasm, and care for our team and mission will provide excellent servant leadership to an extraordinarily talented Prospect Management team!
Lori will assume this position effective Thursday, March 31st. Lori will continue to work with the West Region and Global Advancement team until a candidate for her current ADPM role is identified.
Please join me in congratulating Lori on this promotion!
My best,
Micki
TODAY at 7pm ET is the Annual ND Parents Program Live Webcast
Dear Notre Dame Parent,
Please join the conversation tonight to learn more about the University of Notre Dame’s Campus Ministry, Student Health and Wellness, and Study Abroad programs, as well as, how you may become involved during the 3rd Annual Notre Dame Day.
Tonight, Wednesday, March 30
7:00 PM ET
Watch at parents.nd.edu
Speakers Include:
• Kate Barrett, Associate Director of Liturgy
• Bill Stackman, Associate VP for Student Services
• Tom Guinan, Notre Dame International, Associate VP
• Aaron Wall, Associate Director Notre Dame Day
This hour will be hosted by Tricia Harte, WNDU News Reporter and ‘13 Notre Dame graduate.
Please submit your questions by 12:00 PM ET today!
Sincerely,
Andrea Bullock, Interim Director
Notre Dame Parents Program
Dear colleagues:
With a current goal of $565 million for undergraduate financial aid in the campaign, the University has an opportunity to provide historic levels of aid for deserving students and to provide extraordinary stewardship to the donors of these gifts. We will be posting a new Special Events & Stewardship position this week to focus on enhancing existing efforts and creating new stewardship opportunities for scholarship donors (both need-based and merit-based programs). The new program director for financial aid stewardship will serve as an internal partner for fundraisers (similar to an “AAD” for financial aid) and will work closely with colleagues throughout the University, including the Enrollment Division, and the Controller’s Group to enhance compliance and maximum spending on funds. If interested in learning more about this important role and a spot on the SE&S team, please let me and/or Ann Moran know. Additionally, please serve as a talent ambassador and share any additional names and ideas with Ann Moran. Thanks for your partnership!
My best,
Katherine Lane
Additionally, we invite you to participate in this prayer by providing for a work of mercy to be done in South Bend. We are collecting donations to be used in social service agencies who are performing works of mercy. Linked is a list of current needs where you can sign up to provide one of these items (each item should cost around $10).
Please bring these items to the Eck Visitor Center welcome desk by noon on Friday, April 8. If you have any concerns or questions, contact me at jnoem@nd.edu.
Thank you for considering our request,
Angie Appleby Purcell & Josh Noem
Colleagues,
The maintenance team will be at Eddy Street tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 29 from 7am – 8am for a routine check up.
During this time, water will be completely shut off and the restrooms will not be accessible. I apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for understanding.
Best,
Leah
All,
The Glen Ellyn Office is in the process of moving locations this week. Beginning today, we will not have land line phone service due to Comcast relocating our phones. We should have our land lines up and running by Thursday March 31. Until then, please reach Chuck on his cell 312-965-6176 and me on my cell 630-220-0939.
As of right now, our office email/internet is still working and we will be checking emails, but that could change at a moment’s notice!
Thank you!
Maribeth Spittler
NEW OFFICE ADDRESS EFFECTIVE 3/31/2016:
526 Crescent Blvd.
Suite 216
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Off: 630-793-9272
Fax: 630-793-9560
We are extremely disheartened to learn about the passing of Katherine Gardner’s (Flynn) Grandfather, Jim Flynn from Paducah, Kentucky. Jim died at the age of 83 on Saturday morning. Jim lived a bountiful and service-filled life that has been upheld by Kat and her entire family. Jim was an ambassador for the University of Kentucky and will have his funeral on Saturday, March 26th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kat and her family.
– Midwest Team ”
Kevin Deeth ’10
Associate Regional Director of Development – Midwest Region
Join Ann Amico Moran and Sharon Keane on Wednesday, March 23rd, 12-12:20 EDT to learn more about work life at ND specifically promoting a portfolio of open roles in the Alumni Association including the Academics Program Director.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://notredame.zoom.us/j/987391375
Or iPhone one-tap: 14086380968,987391375# or 16465588656,987391375#
Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll)
Webinar ID: 987 391 375
International numbers available: https://notredame.zoom.us/zoomconference?m=5WUmPzHGbHUfQjXhQaAg1kSmZJ-baq_-
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Ann Amico Moran
Senior Human Resource Recruiting Consultant
University Relations
Direct: (574) 631-1837
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617
The Relay for Life Bake Sale is happening Wednesday, March 30th, in the ESC Cafe! The UR Walking on Sunshine committee is looking for bakers (or go out and purchase, we won’t tell 😉) to help our team raise funds and beat OIT! Outside of the auction, the bake sale is our biggest source for support, and there’s no better way to end the Lenten season than with a sweet treat.
Following the pattern from previous years, we are selling individual items (cookies, brownies, bars, etc…), or whole items (cakes, pies, etc…). If you would like to submit a baked good, please reach out to Jess Witous (j.witous@nd.edu) or Leah Corachea (kcorache@nd.edu)
It would be greatly appreciated if I could get a rough estimate of our inventory by March 28th so we can best prepare for this event.
Your support is sincerely appreciated,
Jess, Leah, Kristin, and Pam
Colleagues,
The April Recognition Society reminders were mailed on Wednesday, March 16th. These were sent first class presort and will be arriving in mailboxes beginning Thursday, March 17th. A total of 564 reminders were sent.
The counts per society are:
Sorin 452
Corby 31
JCOS 31
OSTM 21
Rockne 29
Please contact the Donor Experience team at 1-5198 if you have any questions.
Best,
Mark Naman
In the spirit of being a Recruiter, you are invited to join the Talent Ambassadors. The objective of this group is to identify, recruit and hire, and retain, top-notch talent to the Notre Dame Development team. We will convene monthly. Our first meeting will be held next Thursday, March 24th, 12-12:30 p.m. in the Family room, expectations and goals will be discussed. Please mark our calendar. Pizza will be served. For more information and to RSVP please contact Ann Amico Moran amoran2@nd.edu.
It is with great excitement that I announce Marty Harshman will be transitioning to the position of Sr. Director, Regional Development (Region 4), effective March 28, 2016. In this new capacity, Marty will provide strategic and inspiring leadership to a team of Directors of Regional Development to ensure the individual leadership prospect pool for Region 4 is cultivated to its full philanthropic potential.
For the past three years, Marty has been an integral member of the Regional Development, West Region team focusing his talents on building relationships with families in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Marty has raised significant philanthropy in support of various campaign priorities including Financial Aid, the College of Engineering, Mendoza College of Business, the Campus Crossroads Project, Alliance for Catholic Education, and Cavanaugh Council to name a few. Marty’s strong leadership talents, collaborative spirit, and dedication to the mission of Our Lady’s University are evident in all that he does, and it has been an honor to work closely with him these past few years.
In the next two weeks, we will communicate a variety of details regarding the Region 4 transition. Please contact me with any specific questions you may have, and know the full team is dedicated to addressing all components of the transition in the upcoming weeks.
Please join me in congratulating Marty on his transition to this important leadership position!
My best,
Micki
Dear colleagues,
Please note that the position description for Director, Prospect Management has been posted to jobs.nd.edu. The posting will be available until Friday, March 18th. Reporting to me, this position is responsible for defining and leading a comprehensive strategy for prospect management across the Development department. The position significantly supports the achievement of the University’s annual fundraising goals through the development and implementation of a comprehensive, strategic program of prospect management. Such strategies will maximize the potential for cultivation of University benefactors and identify best practices for portfolio management in terms of geography, key industry and demographic segments, and programs initiatives. The Director will lead process implementation, prospect pools and engagement strategy across the department, and reporting of prospect management and portfolio management activities. The Director will lead effective communications to ensure partnerships of the Prospect Management team across the division. Specifically, such partnerships will include the Sr. Directors – Regional Management, Planned Giving, Stewardship, Athletics, International, Annual Giving Programs, and Organizational Effectiveness and other areas as necessary. The Director will also support the UR senior team including principal giving strategy and campaign support.
All my best,
Micki
Academic Advancement has an open position for a Program Director for the College of Science. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Ann Moran or Jim Morrison
Thank you,
.
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
Colleagues,
One of the University’s benefactors generously purchased a number of tickets for the new film The Young Messiah, about Jesus as a young boy.
We have 16 tickets for Saturday 3/12 at 4:15 pm at Cinemark Movies 14 on Edison Road in Mishawaka. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here are a couple of movie trailers for those who are not familiar with the film:
At your earliest convenience, please let me know if you would like tickets for either showing.
As of April 1, 2016 please use the new office address for Chuck Schnur and Maribeth Spittler.
In the mean time, please use the existing phone number, if this changes, we will let you know.
University of Notre Dame
526 Crescent Blvd.
Suite 218
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Dear colleagues,
Sincerely,
TO CURE AND BEYOND!
Don’t forget to sign up for the Relay For Life blood drive happening Monday, March 14th from 10am to 2pm. The Department of Development is hosting this drive in the 3rd floor family room. This blood drive not only helps patients in need here locally but will also benefit the fight against cancer! For every successful unit donated, a donation will be made to the Relay For Life Team, UR Walking on Sunshine.
To sign up for the blood drive, please click HERE.
Questions or concerns? Contact Katie at KGilbert@sbmf.org.
Dear friends,
It is with great enthusiasm that I announce Ryan Brennan will be transitioning to the position of Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs & Strategic Marketing, effective March 28, 2016. In this new capacity, Ryan will lead all annual giving strategies and activities across the University. Working with the talented Annual Giving team, Ryan will be responsible for driving $50 million+ in annual expendable revenue and strengthening the University’s undergraduate alumni participation rate.
For the past four years, Ryan has made an incredible impact on our University Relations team in positions such as Director of Prospect Management and Advisor to Lou Nanni, Vice President for University Relations. Ryan’s leadership talents and dedication to the mission of Our Lady’s University are evident in all that he does, and it has been an absolute privilege to work closely with him during his tenure. It is with joy and enthusiasm that I look toward Ryan’s next opportunity to make a lasting impact in such an important leadership role. We are blessed to have his energy, intellectual curiosity, drive, and commitment to Our Lady’s mission, and I look forward to the tremendous successes I know he will achieve with the Annual Giving team.
Please note that we will be posting the Director of Prospect Management position Monday. We will post this internally for five days on the HR Jobs website. I encourage you to contact Ann Moran if you have an interest in discussing the position.
Please join me in congratulating Ryan on his transition to this important leadership position!
My best,
Micki
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your enthusiasm and excitement for Notre Dame Day 2016! Many of you have reached out to express interest in volunteering during Notre Dame Day. We will be coordinating the staff schedule and ask that you complete the form at the link below indicating available times you are able to volunteer.
All types of support are needed, from organizing, technical support, social media support, runners, assistants, etc. These positions will vary, but each role is critical to the success of Notre Dame Day.
As we continue to build the staff schedule we will be in contact with you regarding specific roles. Thank you for volunteering your time to this exciting day!
In the coming week, Notre Dame family members will be asked to give back to local students and celebrate at ND-exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. We’re calling these events J.I.G.S. – Join In Giving to Scholarships.
100% of each attendee’s $20 admission gift will go directly toward the ND Club scholarship funds of either NYC or Chicago. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
While NDAA and the ND Clubs in New York and Chicago are partnering with their own promotion, AGSM will send a series of four email invitations beginning February 28 to undergraduate alumni with home addresses in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Registration will open February 28 at MyNotreDame.ND.edu/StPatricksDay. Please contact Jonathan Retartha if you have additional questions.
New York City
When: March 17, 3pm-11pm
Where: Connolly’s Times Square (121 W. 45th St)
Chicago
When: March 17, 8pm-11pm
Where: Jaks Tap (901 W Jackson Blvd)
Parents Program Spring Mailing
Dear, colleagues.
A solicitation to all current parents and lifetime parents (1-5 years past graduate) was placed in today’s mail. This solicitation is unique and powerful as letters were written and signed by a few generous benefactors.
Thank you to Kim Biagini, Megan Macri and Lynn Hubert for coordinating these heartfelt stories!
Sincerely,
Lindahl Chase, Brian Diss and Andrea Bullock
Dear colleagues:
I am sad to share that Cristi Ganyard’s mother, Carol Sue Harman, passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. A beautiful obituary can be found online. She was an amazing woman and mother! Please help SE&S extend sympathy and love to Cristi and her family during this difficult time.
A visitation will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, March 9th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Stemm-Lawson Peterson Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 10 at Bristol United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
Online condolences may be sent here. Flowers can be sent here.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
I am pleased to announce that Jim and Mitzi Morrison welcomed a daughter,Macy Caroline Morrison to the world on Friday evening, March 4th. Baby Macy arrived at 9:09 pm weighing in at 8.4oz and was 20″ tall.
Please join me in congratulating Jim, Mitzi and proud older siblings Mia, Tyler, and Allie on the newest blessing to the Morrison family.
Mitzi and Macy are home and doing well!
Shannon Culllinan
Dear Team,
I’m sure you’ve seen the video display showing the “To Cure and Beyond” Purple-Caped Superhero opening elevators, raising parking-lot gates, and lifting lunch trays. His deeds throughout campus are just the start of an even greater event. Many other superheroes and colleagues across campus are looking to do much more when it comes to fighting cancer.
This year’s Relay for Life event is happening on April 15th, 2016, from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Compton Ice Arena and we need your help! As your University Relations representatives, we will be hosting a number of events where you can lend support for a great cause. These events are:
ESC Blood Drive: March 14th 10am-2pm – please sign up here
Bake Sale: March 30th – What a great way to end the Lenten season!
$10 10-minute massages by Spine and Joint Associates: April 14th 10am-2pm – please sign up here
Additionally, our biggest support comes from the Silent Auction that takes place during the main event. If you or anyone you know have a valuable item to donate, a talent to teach, or other services worth auctioning, please reach out to Pam Mullin (pmullin@nd.edu) or anyone in your Relay for Life UR Team.
Finally, you can register for the main event and get more information at relay.nd.edu. Superhero costumes are encouraged.
On behalf of the entire University Relay for Life team, we thank you in advance for your annual unwavering support.
To Cure and Beyond!
Your Relay for Life team,
Jess Witous, Leah Corachea, Pam Mullin, and Kristin Trosper
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The Mendoza College of Business is pleased to present: GERARD BAKER 2016 Presidential Election: A Global Perspective 5 p.m., March 14
What impact will the U.S. elections have on the world? Hear Gerry Baker discuss his perspective on issues ranging from the presidential race to the global marketplace. Baker, WSJ managing editor since 2013, is a veteran journalist who has covered financial and economic issues for the world’s top news outlets, including the BBC,The Financial Times and The Times of London. He also served as moderator for the Republican Primary Debate hosted by Fox News Network. The talk is free and open to the public. Seating is limited — Arrive early! |
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Dear colleagues,
Please note that the position description for Sr. Director for Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing will be posted this afternoon via jobs.nd.edu. The posting will be available until Tuesday, March 1st. Reporting to me, this position is responsible for leading all annual giving strategies and activities across the University. The Sr. Director is responsible for developing and implementing proactive marketing, segmentation, volunteer, operational, and major gift strategies to increase and sustain annual giving revenue and donor counts generated from University alumni, parents, and friends. The leader is responsible for generating approximately $50 million annually in recognition society gifts, and a cumulative $65 million from all annual giving programs.
All my best,
Micki
We are pleased to announce Sara Wolfson as our new Office Assistant at Eddy Street Commons. Sara has been with the University for over 8 years in various capacities, predominately within Food Services. Sara holds an Associate of Arts degree from Holy Cross College. She will be reporting to Tim Willis and will begin her time with us on Monday, February 29.
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Ashley Gerard has joined the Operations & Technology team in Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing as Project Specialist, Campaign Execution.
Ashley joins us from The Tire Rack where she served as Lead Media Buying Support Specialist for 8 years. In that role, she managed direct response marketing, search marketing and affiliate marketing programs. Prior to Tire Rack, Ashley was Marketing Assistant at SC&B Associates, a Colorado based real estate company.
As Project Specialist, she will guide the AGSM team through the campaign execution process, ensure successful campaign launches, and build strategies for improving the process, execution and results of our campaigns. Ashley will work closely with fund & segment owners, and the campaign execution team, to drive collaboration and efficiencies in campaign execution with an eye to achieving departmental goals.
Ashley and her husband, Greg, have 3 children: Riley (9), Isabella (7), and Emily (3)
Please join me in welcoming Ashley to the University Relations team.
Mark Naman
Colleagues,
The January/February/March Recognition Society reminders were mailed on Tuesday, February 23rd. These were sent first class presort and will be arriving in mailboxes beginning Wednesday, February 24th. A total of 522 reminders were sent.
The counts per society are:
Sorin 416
Corby 55
JCOS 17
OSTM 24
Rockne 10
Please contact the Donor Experience team at 1-5198 if you have any questions.
Best,
Mark Naman
To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Fr. Ted’s passing — we’ve produced this story detailing his attendance at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1964 Civil Rights Rally at Chicago’s Soldier Field — which led to the iconic photo of the two locking arms…
Today, we offer our deepest condolences to Carleen Quinlan upon the passing of her father, Chester( “Chet”) Clampitt, this past Sunday in Warsaw, Indiana. The full obituary may be found at :
http://www.titusfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1747787
Visitation hours are tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw. A service celebrating Chet’s life will also be at the Titus Funeral Home, beginning at 10:30 am on Thursday.
The family has asked that gifts in Chet’s memory be given to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, PO Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1196 or to K-21 Health Foundation – Cancer Care Fund, PO Box 1810, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1810. Envelopes are available in the funeral home.
For those of you interested in providing a meal or other support to Carleen’s family in the upcoming weeks, Rose Michalski has graciously volunteered to coordinate our efforts. Please remember to keep Chet, Carleen and their entire family in your prayers.
Tim Willis
Joni and Jr. Metzger are happy and excited to announce the birth of their new granddaughter, Juliet Blaney Cronkhite born Friday, February 5th. The parents are Joni’s daughter Kristin and her husband Jay Cronkhite. Big brother Ben is also enjoying the newest member of his family. Isn’t she beautiful!
All are invited to attend this concert to honor the one year anniversary of the passing of Notre Dame President Emeritus, Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.
Fr. Hesburgh Memorial Concert
Friday, February 26, 2016
8 PM
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
University of Notre Dame
The concert will feature music by John Rutter as well as words of remembrance by Rev. Austin Collins, CSC.
Music will be performed by the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, Folk Choir, Coro Primavera, Celebration Choir and Basilica Schola accompanied by orchestra.
The free concert will also be streamed online here: http://campusministry.nd.edu/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/watch-mass-online/11-45-a-m-live-sunday-mass/
Dear Colleagues,
It is with excitement for Sean Kassen that I share with you his acceptance of a new position in the College of Science as the NP-C Research Program Director. In this role, Sean will coordinate the scientific and administrative operations of the Michael, Marcia, and Christa Parseghian Excellence fund for Niemann-Pick Type C (NP-C) Research including coordination of the program’s research grant process, outreach and communication efforts, and continued fund raising activities specifically for supporting NP-C research. The NP-C Research Program Director will have a direct reporting relationship to Mary Galvin, the Dean of the College of Science, and a dotted line reporting relationship to me so that all fundraising efforts for NP-C Research are coordinated through the Development Department.
Since 2009, Sean has worked tirelessly on behalf of Notre Dame to advance the College of Science to new heights with unwavering work-ethic, dedication, and creativity. We are grateful for his many contributions for science and academic advancement and look forward to his leadership of such an important program as the NP-C Research Fund at Notre Dame.
Sean will continue to serve in his current role in academic advancement until we have identified a new AAD for Science. Please join me in congratulating Sean on this exciting and well-deserved opportunity.
In Notre Dame,
Jim W. Morrison
Senior Director, Academic Advancement
It is with deep sadness that I share with you the news that Maribeth’s mother-in-law, Joan Spittler, passed away on January 28, 2016. More details can be found here: http://www.ctcfuneralandcremation.com/obituaries/Joan-Spittler/#!/Obituary
Please keep Maribeth, Philip and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
I am delighted to announce that Katherine “Kat” Gardner will be joining us in Regional Development. Kat will be providing administrative support to Bridget Conley and Kevin Deeth in the Midwest Region beginning February 1st, and comes to from Donor Services, where she was a temporary employee (October 2015 – January 2015).
A University of Kentucky graduate, Kat worked for Teach for America in Birmingham, AL as a high school math teacher. Prior to moving to South Bend this past summer with her husband, Wills, Kat helped found and grow a new middle school in a Nashville, TN. Wills is currently pursuing his MBA at Notre Dame and they have truly enjoyed their first fall cheering on the Fighting Irish. Please join me in welcoming Kat to the Development team!
Laura Midkiff
Adam Stoffel has resigned his position within the Business Intelligence Team. Adam has been a member of the team for almost four years. During this time, Adam has been a key team member in the design and development of some strategic projects, such as campaign reporting, idea management, and the new dashboards. We thank him for his many contributions over the last four years. He has worked closely with many of you and built excellent partnerships. We will miss his knowledge and analytics in the Development Office. Adam’s last day will be Friday, January 29. Please join me in wishing him well in his new adventures.
Carleen Quinlan
It is with excitement for Jim Cunningham that I share with you his acceptance of a new position in the Mendoza College of Business. Jim will now work for the Graduate Business Career Services office as the new Assistant Director, Corporate Recruiting. In this position he will will focus on developing and executing strategies to enhance corporate relationships. He will work with the broader Mendoza team to create strategies and tactics to help companies work with Notre Dame and access talent.
Jim has been a member of the AG&SM team for nearly two years. During his time he has lead the annual giving fundraising efforts for Graduate Business Programs. He has taken great care of benefactors who support the Graduate Business Programs and members of the John Cardinal O’Hara Society. He has overseen the class gifts for each of the classes and ensured top participation rates from each of them. Jim has been a great asset to the team serving the Graduate Business Programs with great passion and professionalism.
Please join me in congratulating Jim on his position.
In Notre Dame,
Amy Schell
This past October, more than 500 former members of the Notre Dame Glee Club returned to campus to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. We produced a story about the event.
Please join us for the 2016 Scott Malpass Endowment Update Teleconference on February 16 at 1:30 EST. This private, invite only event for Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust donors and beneficiaries will include Scott’s remarks on the Notre Dame Endowment followed by a Question & Answer session.
Conference rooms have been reserved in Grace Hall 1000 and the Family Room at Eddy Street for your convenience. If you plan to join remotely, please contact Laura Snell for dial-in instructions.
Laura Snell
Regional Development welcomed Brigette Kinney to the team on Monday, January 4, 2016. Brigette, who will be supporting Jared Mrozinske in the West Region, comes to us most recently from the South Bend Medical Foundation. An IUSB grad, Brigette was formerly employed by the College Football Hall of Fame. A team player for three years, she wore a variety of hats: ticket manager, retail sales manager, special events planner, and guest services associate to name a few! Her talents are many and her enthusiasm for our mission abounds. Please join me in welcoming Brigette to the Notre Dame family.
Laura Midkiff
Dear Colleagues.
More information may be found on jobs.nd.edu or please call Andrea Bullock (1-1056).
Sincerely,
AG&SM Team
Colleagues,
Dear colleagues:
I am happy to announce that Jessica Reasons has accepted my offer to take on the Special Events & Stewardship program director role for Weekends with the President. She will partner closely with the Campaign Administration to plan and execute fly-ins and fly-outs, among other campaign, Development, and University events. You may recall that Jessica joined the Notre Dame family in 2013 after obtaining two degrees and working in Student Affairs at Vanderbilt University. Please join me in congratulating Jessica!
This leaves an opening on our team. This Program Director in Special Events & Stewardship wears many hats. The primary responsibility is to plan and execute Wall Street engagement events throughout the country. Other duties include planning and executing events for the President’s Office, Advisory Councils, Campaign Administration, and Regional Development. Please let me know if you would like to discuss this role as part of your career path.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
Dear colleagues:
I am thrilled to announce that Lauren Fox has accepted our offer to take on the new campaign events position in Special Events & Stewardship. She will be tasked with planning Notre Dame’s 175th Anniversary marquee event in 2017, alongside the official launch of the University’s 8th comprehensive campaign, and regional cultivation events. She will continue to work closely with the Campaign Cabinet as well. Lauren has been a member of the events team since 2012, and is known for both her creativity and exceptional organizational skills in the planning and execution of distinct Notre Dame events. Her past experience with Weekends with the President will serve her well in this new role. Please join me in congratulating Lauren!
We will now be posting Lauren’s current role, Program Director for Special Events & Stewardship, with a preferred candidate in mind. This role will also support the Campaign Administration unit by planning and executing Weekends with the Presidents (Fly-ins, Fly-outs, and Leadership Weekends). Please know that as this “domino effect” of positions takes place, I am happy to speak to any internal candidates about a role on our team.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
I am pleased to announce that Leah Corachea will be joining the Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) team. She will help identify training opportunities, execute learning offerings, and coordinate projects that extend UR’s commitment to the professional development of every employee. Leah will also retain some of her current duties that support Tim Willis.
Throughout December, Leah will transition front-desk responsibilities and pinch-hit with Shannon Cullinan during Heather Hakanen’s vacation. Leah’s new LOD role will begin in January.
A member of the Development Department since August 2014, Leah will continue to serve her alma mater as an incredible team-player. We are thankful for the many ways she makes Notre Dame a great place to work.
Bryan Reaume
Dear Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that starting on December 10th, Vicki Reeder will join the Development team as our new Senior Office Coordinator. In her new role, she will be covering the Eddy Street Commons Front Desk while also serving as the point of contact for facility-related issues.
Vicki comes to us from Engagement Information where she most recently served as the Records Database Coordinator. Having served the University for the past 17 years, including 10 in the Development Department, Vicki is excited and ready to take on the next big challenge.
Please join me in welcoming Vicki to our team here at Eddy Street.
All the best,
Tim Willis
Sr. Director, Organizational Effectiveness
Dear Colleagues,
It’s that time of year again! Come support the Youth Development Programs at the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) this Saturday, December 5th! The RCLC Holiday Gift Auction is a great place to find gifts for your loved ones or yourself! All proceeds help to create opportunities for students to travel and attend a Teen Leadership Retreat.
For more information please contact Velshonna Luckey at vluckey@nd.edu or 631-3312. Admission is $5 in advance or at the door. Hope to see you all on December 5th at 4-6PM.
Craig Horvath
Team,
As previously communicated, Canon is now the University’s preferred supplier of copiers and printers. The ESC Two copier located on the North side of the building have been transitioned from Xerox equipment to Canon today. Our DSS team and Canon have worked to ensure print queues and drivers are installed on your computers. The installation is complete and the new Canon copier is operational. Before sending a print job to the new copier/printer, please be sure to select the new printer called “ESC 2” from your list of available printers.
There are three ways to learn the functionality of the new device:
1) E-learning training website provided by Canon, please see below instructions to access the website.
2) A mini instruction booklet attached to the device for you to reference.
3) Formal training from a Canon representative will be forthcoming at a later date, we will keep you posted.
Procurement Services will coordinate with Xerox the removal of the old copiers.
Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Brenda Carr
Jeff Faust
Instructions to access the E-learning material
Click on this link https://elearning.csa.canon.com
The link will take you to a Canon e-learning sign-in page. Do not supply your credentials here, rather click on the link to the right that says “register”
Fill out the Account Registration form with your email address, name and phone number.
Use JMQ23263 in the serial number field and 46556 in the zip code field
Be sure to place a check mark in the box next to “terms and conditions agreement” and click “register”. Then click “I agree” on the pop-up box.
Next, you will need to choose the appropriate printer which is “C5250” which will take you to the e-learning material for the new Canon copier
In our efforts to strengthen relationships with our alumni, parents, and friends, we as a division, are focused on using data to help drive strategy and decision making. Regardless of where benefactors are in their philanthropic journey with Notre Dame, data will continue to play an integral part in our efforts to engage our donors in bringing them closer to the University and her mission. Each and every one of us share in responsibility of maintaining the integrity of our data.
Today, I am happy to announce that Rita Udvardy and Julie Burnett have accepted the positions of Data Analyst within the Data Integrity team. In these roles, Rita & Julie will build upon the foundation of our biographical framework and look to improve and enhance our collection, recording and reporting of key biographical data points. Both Rita & Julie bring an array of talents developed in their time with Donor Services, Engagement Information and Annual Giving Programs.
Please join me in congratulating both Rita & Julie – we are truly blessed to have them in these roles!
Patty Herrity
I invite you to read this year’s Sorin Impact Report to hear directly from our students how you have made their Notre Dame experience possible and powerful over the past year.
Thank you for all you do for Our Lady’s University.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Amy Schell
Director, Edward Frederick Sorin Society
P.S. If you would like a hard copy of this year’s report, please reply to this email. Hard copies will be mailed in January 2016.
For the first time, the stewardship report was included in all 4,200 endowment report packages. The follow up mailing dropped last week to those donors who do not receive endowment reports and who have contributed at least $5000 during the last fiscal year or $100,000 lifetime (more than 3,000 benefactors).
Special Events & Stewardship produces the stewardship report annually. Through compelling benefactor stories and photography, the booklet illustrates the success of the previous year’s fundraising efforts. Please contact Sara Kassen with any questions: 574-631-2975.
An email will be sent out tomorrow to our entire database of Notre Dame alumni, parents and friends with this note from Lou Nanni:
As we gather with loved ones over the Thanksgiving holiday, we would like to share with you the stories of eight students in Notre Dame’s Class of 2019.
Each of these students was given a GoPro camera to capture the excitement from their travels home to campus and their first eight weeks of college life at Notre Dame.
Thanks to your generosity, and that of the more than 100,000 donors to the University this past year, each of these students has received significant financial aid.
As you’ll see in these four short videos, they are extraordinarily grateful for your help to make their Notre Dame experience possible—and so are we.
In this season of gratitude, please know how much we thank you for changing the lives of these eight students, and countless others, here at Notre Dame. For this, and so much more, we are forever thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lou Nanni,
Vice President, University Relations
LINK TO STORIES: http://8for8.nd.edu
It is with deep sadness that I share with you the news that Brenda Carr’s aunt, Flora Alexander passed away on Sunday, November 22nd; Flora was born on June 4, 1920.
The visitation will be this Saturday, November 28, at 9:30 am and a funeral Mass will follow at 10:30; the visitation and the funeral will take place at 1501 W. Washington, St. Augustine Church.
Please keep Brenda and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
I am pleased to announce that Peggy Queen has accepted the position of Lettershop Coordinator. She joins us from the Engagement Information team as a result of the retirement of Barb Patnaude as well as the reorganization announced in September.
Peggy began her career at Notre Dame as a gift processor in which she also worked in alumni files, performed report writing and information tracking, and assisted in many campaign-related events. She then moved to Research as a propsect analyst where she provided support for the Western area team, aka the Best of the West.
At our most recent UR Summit, we celebrated Peggy’s 25 year milestone anniversary–we welcome her wealth of Development knowledge and experience.
Peggy’s first day will be November 30th. We are eager to see her positive contributions to Donor Services and enthusiastically welcome her to our team!
Sharon Rankert
It’s with great pleasure that the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team announces the New Online Giving form!
With more gifts than ever coming in online and through mobile devices, this new form has been built to work seamlessly with all devices. It is also designed to be more user friendly, making it easier for our benefactors to make their gift!
Head on over to the new form here to check out the new look and feel, and be sure to try it on your mobile device too!
Many thanks to Rick Kohler for leading this effort and the many members of IS, Donor Services, OIT and AGSM that worked many hours to make this fantastic new giving form a reality.
Best,
Mark Naman
Team,
As previously communicated, Canon is now the University’s preferred supplier of copiers and printers. The ESC M20i East copier located on the West side of the building will be transitioned from Xerox equipment to Canon on Thursday, November 19th from approximately 9:00 am to 10:00 am. During this transition time, the printer will not be available. Please plan to utilize the ESC-Two printer on the north side during this time. Our DSS team and Canon will work to ensure print queues and drivers are installed on your computers. A notification will be sent out once the installation is complete and the new Canon copier is operational.
There are three ways to learn the functionality of the new device:
1) E-learning training website provided by Canon, please see below instructions to access the website.
2) A mini instruction booklet attached to the device for you to reference.
3) Formal training from a Canon representative will be forthcoming at a later date, we will keep you posted.
Procurement Services will coordinate with Xerox the removal of the old copiers.
Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Brenda Carr
Jeff Faust
Instructions to access the E-learning material
Click on this link https://elearning.csa.canon.com
The link will take you to a Canon e-learning sign-in page. Do not supply your credentials here, rather click on the link to the right that says “register”
Fill out the Account Registration form with your email address, name and phone number.
Use JMQ23263 in the serial number field and 46556 in the zip code field
Be sure to place a check mark in the box next to “terms and conditions agreement” and click “register”. Then click “I agree” on the pop-up box.
Next, you will need to choose the appropriate printer which is “C5250” which will take you to the e-learning material for the new Canon copier
Colleagues,
It is with profound sadness that I share with you the news that Teresa O’Connor’s husband, Jim, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th from 4-8 at the McGann Hay Funeral Home, 16260 SR 23 in Granger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30am at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Father Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C. Fund for Excellence in Catholic Education at Notre Dame. Please keep Teresa in your prayers.
Laura Midkiff
Our deepest sympathies to Mike Sullivan on the passing of his father. Mike’s father, Ed Sullivan, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, with his family at his side.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 17, from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at Palmer Funeral Home on Cleveland Road in South Bend. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Joseph’s Parish in South Bend on Wednesday at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior.
Please keep the Sullivan family in your thoughts and prayers.
Krys Montague
Dear Colleagues,
It’s that time of year again! Come support the Youth Development Programs at the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) on Saturday, December 5th! The RCLC Holiday Gift Auction is a great place to find gifts for your loved ones or yourself! All proceeds help to create opportunities for students to travel and attend a Teen Leadership Retreat.
For more information please contact Velshonna Luckey at vluckey@nd.edu or 631-3312. Admission is $5 in advance or at the door. Hope to see you all on December 5th at 4-6PM.
Craig Horvath
I am thrilled to announce a new position in Special Events & Stewardship. This new role will be charged with planning and executing Notre Dame’s 175th marquee celebration and the launch of the 8th comprehensive fundraising campaign. The program director will also be responsible for the regional campaign events, which will take place in strategic markets throughout the country. This individual will work closely with colleagues in the Campaign Administration unit and will have additional duties on campaign events and with special constituencies, including members of the Campaign Cabinet.
We will be posting this position today with a preferred candidate in mind. However, please do direct any interest to me. Happy to discuss opportunities on my team.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
Mayuri Changede, and her husband Anup Khinvasara welcomed their son, Prish Anup Khinvasara into the world on Friday, November 13 at 9:10 p.m.! He weighed in at 6 lbs 6 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well!
Please join me in congratulating Mayuri and Anup on the newest blessing to their family!
Carleen Quinlan
The New Canon MFDs are FINALLY here, but how do you use them?
Attend one of our recurring instructor led web based training sessions to: ask questions, learn the basics and see all the new features that will help you throughout the day.
No registration required, just pick a date and time that fits into your schedule and join the call.
The topics covered will be
When: 11/16/2015, 11/17/2015 and 11/20/2015
Time: 2:30PM to 4PM
URL: https://canonsolutionsamerica.webex.com/canonsolutionsamerica/j.php?MTID=m6c3c920c70687db1cb189a250d624200
Password: NDCanon
Audio Connection: 1-650-429-3300
Access code: 791 274 081
On this day, we thank our veterans for their service, especially those in both our Notre Dame and University Relations family.
Team,
As previously communicated, Canon is now the University’s preferred supplier of copiers and printers. The ESC-One copier on the south side of the building will be transitioned from Xerox equipment to Canon on Wednesday, November 11th from approximately 1pm to 3pm. During this transition time, the printer will not be available. Please plan to utilize the Xerox ESC-Two printer on the North side during this time. Our DSS team and Canon will work to ensure print queues and drivers are installed on your computers. A notification will be sent out once the installation is complete and the new Canon copier is operational.
There are three ways to learn the functionality of the new device:
1) E-learning training website provided by Canon, please see below instructions to access the website.
2) A mini instruction booklet attached to the device for you to reference.
3) Formal training from a Canon representative will be forthcoming at a later date, we will keep you posted.
Procurement Services will coordinate with Xerox the removal of the old copiers. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Brenda Carr and Jeff Faust
Instructions to access the E-learning material
Click on this link https://elearning.csa.canon.com
The link will take you to a Canon e-learning sign-in page. Do not supply your credentials here, rather click on the link to the right that says “register”
Fill out the Account Registration form with your email address, name and phone number.
Use JMQ23263 in the serial number field and 46556 in the zip code field
Be sure to place a check mark in the box next to “terms and conditions agreement” and click “register”. Then click “I agree” on the pop-up box.
Next, you will need to choose the appropriate printer which is “C5250” which will take you to the e-learning material for the new Canon copier
“JoJo” Roberts
(Joseph Thomas Roberts)
Born: 3:53 AM
Friday 11/6/15
8 lbs 3 ozs
20 inches tall
Ft Worth, Texas
Mommy, Daddy and Big Sister Addy are doing well and very blessed
Angie Dennig
Dear Colleagues,
It is with excitement for Patti McLaughlin that I share with you her acceptance of a new position in the Law School. Patti begins her new role this week as the Assistant Director of Career Development at Notre Dame Law School. She will work with 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Law Students and counsel them with respect to employment: summer and post-graduation full- time work. This will include Law Firm employment, Judicial Clerkships, Public Service and Government opportunities.
Patti has been a member of the AG&SM team for more than four years. During her time, she has earned her green belt, filled several roles, and provide significant contributions to the team. She has served as writer, project manager, worked in Reunion Giving, stepped in during times of vacancy for other roles, and most recently lead Annual Giving for the Law School.
Patti will continue to work with AG&SM in a limited capacity until January, ensuring success for year-end fundraising.
We will all miss her grammar expertise and especially “the” red pen. Please join me in congratulating Patti on her opportunity. We will be posting this position in the near future.
In Notre Dame,
Amy Schell
Colleagues,
The November/December Recognition Society reminders were mailed on Wednesday, November 4th. These were sent first class presort and will be arriving in mailboxes beginning Thursday, November 5th. A total of 6,525 reminders were sent.
The counts per society are:
Sorin 5,124
Corby 444
JCOS 269
OSTM 374
Rockne 314
Please contact the Donor Experience team at 1-5198 if you have any questions.
Best,
Rita Udvardy
On Friday, 10/30, the family and friends of Carolyn and Ben Lax will gather for visitation at 10:00, followed by a funeral service to begin at 11:00.
Both the visitation and the funeral service will take place very near to Eddy Street Commons, at:
Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ
710 Napoleon Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46617
Dawn McGrath
To submit your own prayer request for your loved ones, please do so here by Thursday, October 29th. All prayer requests will be prayed at the conclusion of the rosary.
Angie Appleby Purcell
It has been an honor and a privilege to work at Notre Dame. In these four years I am very proud of the Parents Program and what it provides for our parents and our University colleagues. Each day has made a difference in the life of a parent because they had a resource for parents at Notre Dame.
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail.”
I came to Notre Dame four years ago to establish a program for parents that would provide information on a regular basis and opportunities for parents to be involved with Notre Dame. So it is with mixed emotions I share with you my decision to leave Notre Dame. I have enjoyed the friendships of colleagues across the campus and of parents across the country.
Notre Dame will always have a place in my heart and my spirit, and I will forever love thee, Notre Dame.
Gratefully,
Barbara M. Kelly
Please help me welcome Kevin Deeth as a new Director of Development covering Indiana and Michigan. Kevin’s role on the Midwest team will focus on developing annual gifts to recognition societies as well as qualifying and cultivating leadership prospects in his portfolio. He will join our department on Monday, November 2.
Prior to returning to Notre Dame, Kevin played two years of professional hockey with the Calgary Flames farm team in Salt Lake City, Utah and most recently in Stavanger Norway. Kevin was a 4 year monogram winner and captain for the Notre Dame hockey team. He helped bring 2 CCHA championships and Notre Dame’s first ever Frozen Four bid. He currently holds the record for most games played at Notre Dame with 164 and holds a BA in Marketing from the University where he graduated in 2010.
He currently resides in the newly developed Triangle Development in South Bend with his wife Kelley, a Saint Mary’s College Graduate of 2010.
Mike Sullivan
Please congratulate Tony Roberts on the birth of his grandson Desmond Grant Israel. Desmond was born October 20 at 4:47 pm and tips the scales at 7′ 10 oz and 20 inches.
Stu Fortener
I am pleased to announce that Julia and Andrew Sama welcomed a son, Jamison Theodore Sama to the world yesterday!
Please join me in congratulating Julia, Andrew and proud older sister, Devon on the newest blessing to the Sama family.
Mom and Jamison are doing well!
Shannon Culllinan
Academic Advancement has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Jennifer Harwell or John Lloyd.
Jennifer Harwell
I am pleased to announce that Erin and Matt Klawitter welcomed Michael Paul Klawitter to the world on Wednesday. Please join me in congratulating Matt, Erin and proud older sister, Zoe. Prayers and good wishes to the Klawitters.
Shannon Cullinan
Eck Center (outside NDAA in a tent)
Dear Development Colleagues,
It has been determined that the Wake Forest Pep Rally Reception is not necessary and is therefore cancelled for 11/13/15.
Thank you,
Heather Moriconi
Dear UR colleagues,
Sincerely,
Dear Development Colleagues,
The College of Science is hosting a tailgate this Saturday, October 17th from 1-4 p.m. at Jordan Hall of Science.
This is a family friendly event, which will include some students performing interactive experiments throughout the afternoon which are great fun for the kids and adults!
Please communicate with any potential science donors and their families about the tailgate as it is a great opportunity to meet Mary Galvin, the new William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science.
You can register here or just show up: http://science.nd.edu/alumni/alumni-tailgates/
Thank you all and I hope to see you this weekend.
Go Irish!
Sean Kassen
Dear team,
I, Jessica Witous, am a short-statured individual, also known as a little person, or dwarf. I’m also a graduate of Rhode Island College, an east-coaster at heart, and a mean cook in the kitchen – please don’t let my height define who I am. Thus, I would like to welcome you all to an informal, light-hearted, presentation on Dwarfism Awareness, on Tuesday, October 27th. October has officially been deemed as Dwarfism Awareness Month in 20 states, including Indiana. I would like to use this opportunity to share facts, stories, and answer questions that any one may have. If you cannot attend, but have been curious about the topic, please let this be my invitation to you that my door is always open and I welcome any conversation regarding the like. I’ll be covering statistics, facts, my and Mikey’s history growing up, as well as tips and tools for encountering anybody with a disability, not just someone like me. Lunch will be provided.
I’m really blessed to be working with such an amazing, talented group of people, and I look forward to seeing you there!
Jess
The next ‘Coach’s Chat’ featuring Associate Head Football Coach, Mike Denbrock will take place on Monday, October 19 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST. Coach Denbrock will be discussing the season and participants on the call will be able to ask questions and respond to live polls via their phone. All Rockne Gold, Rocke AD’s Circle, and Athletics Advancement donors will be invited to join the call. If you have a Rockne or Athletics Advancement prospect (Advisory Council for the Student-Athlete members; All lifetime $1M+ athletics donors; Current and recent JGIA members; All athletics campaign leadership donors; All athletics leadership endowment donors) who you would like to add to the call please contact Alex Romagnolo –aromagnolo@nd.edu | 1-0448.
Inside Out Coaching MISSION NEW!
Learn a positive coaching model to help you guide your staff towards growth. Today’s employees expect feedback and ongoing coaching that help them address current challenges on the job as well as, to help them develop the skills they need to achieve their career objectives. This highly interactive, multi-method learning approach will introduce you to the four-step GROW coaching model. It will help you build coaching skills that focus on supporting and building the right behaviors rather than correcting off-standard performance. Participants will complete a self-assessment and their direct reports will also be asked to complete upward assessments in advance of the workshop to provide feedback on current coaching skills.
Facilitator: Mary Ousler, InsideOut Development
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015 7.0 hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Audience: Supervisors & Managers
Kara Palmer
Colleagues,
Please remember to have attendees for the Friday Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, October 13 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, October 16 at Noon.
***Please note: For all games, if your guests have children 12 and under, you will need to mark this information in BEAT in the notes section for both the Pep Rally Reception and the Tailgate registrations. This information impacts catering counts.
If you have any questions about the Pep Rally Reception, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day Tailgate, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 312-322-0909, Beth Ferlic at 1-2593, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.
GO IRISH!
Heather Moriconi
The University is announcing two recent gift commitments today that we want you to be aware of:
Kara Palmer
Colleagues,
It was brought to our attention earlier this fall that some University donors have received multiple rosaries blessed by Father John from multiple people within Development. These blessed rosaries are a beautiful and meaningful gift that many of our donors cherish; however, it may not seem as special if they receive more than one. Lou Nanni has asked that the Special Events & Stewardship staff be responsible for monitoring, approving, and tracking the distribution of the rosaries blessed by Father John and that no blessed rosaries be mailed without going through this new process.
In an effort to streamline this process and keep a record of gifted blessed rosaries, all requests must be submitted via this new Google Doc request form. Additionally, this request form can be found on the UR Intranet in the Resources & Apps page under the Special Events & Stewardship Resources link.
Julia Yoder, Special Events and Stewardship Lead Coordinator, will manage the requests for rosaries blessed by Father John. She will be responsible for obtaining approval for these requests from administration in the Main Building in order to safeguard against sending out duplicates. Please note, Julia will also be entering the rosary gift information in Advance in contact reports and through the ‘awards and honors’ screen as a way to maintain a record of these wonderful gifts.
We look forward to partnering with you on this important effort. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 631-9784 or Julia at 631-4145.
Thank you!
Heather Moriconi
Geoff Stookey’s grandmother, Patricia Jane Stookey, passed away September 28, 2015. She was a very special person who was dearly loved by her entire family. She was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren! Mrs. Stookey was an avid Notre Dame fan and was influential in Geoff attending Our Lady’s University. In fact, she accompanied Geoff on his first visit to campus.
A rosary service will take place on Thursday, October 22nd followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 24th at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Spokane, Washington.
Please keep Geoff and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
On the Friday before this year’s football game against Navy, October 9th, join the Notre Dame Rowing team, members of the Notre Dame Community and a whole lot of rowing machines at the Fieldhouse Mall as we work to raise funds to support cancer research.
Harper Cancer Research Institute (HCRI) is a Notre Dame entity with a Pancreatic Cancer Research Lab. All donations to HCRI will go towards Notre Dame Undergraduate Research in this lab, helping Notre Dame and other research institutes around the world better understand the fourth most deadly and least studied form of cancer and get closer to a cure everyday. Support Harper Cancer Research.
For more information, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7w9AFpiw8A.
Alison Maddox
Jessica will be located in the Silicon Valley area and serving benefactors in Northern California.
Join the Kelly Cares Foundation at our Paqui’s Playbook event series. This series was developed by Paqui Kelly, co-founder of the Kelly Cares Foundation, to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage everyone to educate and strengthen their mind, body, and spirit so they can thrive.
On October 5th, we will be hosting a FREE Zumba class on the field of Notre Dame Stadium. The class will be sixty minutes long and all participants will recieve a pink t-shirt and a pink goodie bag. Registration begins at 4:30 pm at the North Tunnel of ND Stadium with the class beginning at 5:30 pm. Parking will be available at the Library Lot.
If you would like to participate in the Pink Out Zumba Session, you may register on-site at the north gate of the Notre Dame Football Stadium beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Ann Moran
Colleagues,
As many of you may have heard, Eileen Murdock’s father, John Patrick Booker passed away last week at the age of 74. A funeral mass will be held for Mr. Booker, a ’62 University of Notre Dame alum in Louisiana today.
Eileen Murdock’s father John Patrick Booker passed away on Tuesday, September 29th. He is survived by his wife Judith Ann and four daughters Patricia, Carrie, Harriet and Eileen.
Pat received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1962.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 5th at 12:00 noon, preceded by visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, both located at St. Angela Merici Church, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002.
In lieu of flowers please consider the St. Jude Community Center, 400 N. Rampart, New Orleans, LA 70112. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Please keep Eileen and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Krys Montague
Team,
An information session on the new 2016 benefits offerings will take place in the lower level of Grace Hall on Monday, October 5 from 8:30am – 9:30am. All are welcome to attend. If you can’t attend tomorrow’s information session, the link shows other dates and locations: information session.
Gavin McGuire
Colleagues,
Please remember to have attendees for the Friday Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, October 6 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, October 9 at Noon.
***Please note: For all games, if your guests have children 12 and under, you will need to mark this information in BEAT in the notes section for both the Pep Rally Reception and the Tailgate registrations. This information impacts catering counts.
If you have any questions about the Pep Rally Reception, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day Tailgate, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 312-322-0909, Beth Ferlic at 1-2593, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.
GO IRISH!
Heather Moriconi
The Office of Special Events & Stewardship is happy to provide a “Reference Guide” for understanding the organizational structure and responsibilities of this team for the Division of University Relations. This new guide outlines event planning, stewardship, and football guidelines. It can be found within BEAT (Files & Guidelines) as well as in the Special Events & Stewardship Resources folder in the Resources and Applications section of the UR site.
Today marks the last day at Notre Dame for Victoria Trimberger. For the last 6 years she has been a faithful and valued employee assisting development efforts for the Law School. Prior to that Vicki worked for Donor Services for 7 years. While we wish her well in retirement, Vicki’s warmth and genuine concern for her co-workers will be missed. All who worked with her valued her integrity and efforts to do the right thing in all her work.
John Lloyd
Cheryl Prentice has resigned her position within the Information Strategy Team. We thank her for her many contributions over the last three years. She has worked closely with many of you and built excellent partnerships and we will miss her dedication and wisdom within the Development Office. Cheryl’s last day will be Friday, October 2. Please join me in wishing her well in her new adventures.
Carleen Quinlan
Henry Scroope is a “Men in Kilt” this year, as part of Ronald McDonald House of Michiana’s McDazzle event on October 1st. Money raised through votes cast determines the “King of the Kilt” for 2015. Henry is participating in memory of his son, Henry.
Please be as generous as possible as you vote for the 2015 King of the Kilts. The Ronald McDonald House does fantastic work as it allows families to be close by as their child receives life-saving care. My wife, Maggie, and I know first-hand as we utilized RMH for almost five months while our son, Henry, received treatment.
http://rmhcmichiana.org/index.php/henry-scroope
This week’s Fighting For video showcases the early sepsis detection and targeted treatment work of Professor Paul Bohn and Professor Norman Dovichi as leaders in the field of precision medicine.
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS INVITES YOU TO:
LEARN MORE. Join Professor Norman Dovichi and Professor Paul Bohn this Thursday, October 1 at 12 PM ET to learn more about this important project. During this Question & Answer session via Google Hangout, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions regarding how Notre Dame continues to fight for early detection and targeted treatments of life threatening complications.
SUPPORT EARLY SEPSIS DETECTION AND TARGETED TREATMENT RESEARCH. Your generosity ensures that Professor Norman Dovichi’s and Professor Paul Bohn’s teams at Notre Dame have the resources necessary to continue their research in precision medicine.
INVEST IN OUR LADY’S UNIVERSITY. By giving to the greatest needs throughout the University you ensure that the Notre Dame experience which embodies, faith, spirit and knowledge continues to prepare students to become forces for good in the world.
Thank you for your support of Our Lady’s University and Her mission. It is people like you that make it so easy to be Proud to Be ND!
Sincerely,
Andrea Bullock
Director, Annual Giving &
Strategic Marketing
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Just a reminder that we have a 2016 benefits offering session tomorrow in the Family Room. For those of you at Grace, we are looking to schedule one there soon. If you can’t attend tomorrow’s information session, the link shows other dates and locations: information session
Rex Martin CMA ’70
invites you to a luncheon
to learn more about the opportunities
offered at Culver Academies.
Meet Head of Schools John and Pam Buxton, current students
and parents, admissions staff and local Culver alumni.
October 12, 2015
11:30 am
The Hilton Garden Inn
53995 Indiana STE 933
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 232-7700
Please respond by October 9, 2015
by contacting Kevin Kucera at 574.842.8269
or Kevin.Kucera@culver.org
Lynn Hubert
Colleagues,
Four new positions are now available within the Development team. These positions including the following:
Brief overviews of the positions are provided below, and additional detail may be found on jobs.nd.edu. In the event you are interested in applying for the positions or have additional questions, please contact Ann Moran.
My best,
Micki
Associate Director, Prospect Management:
The Associate Director supports the fundraising efforts of the university’s directors of development, primarily the Principal Gifts team, by discovering and researching individuals and organizations with, or who are believed to have, the capacity to make a transformative gift to Notre Dame. Through documenting and analyzing key biographical and financial information, the Associate Director will assess and estimate the overall gift capacity of the individual or organization and provide related information which will assist the director of development in qualifying and developing and appropriate strategy for cultivating the prospect and, ultimately, closing gifts. The Associate Director is responsible for building strong partnerships with the Prospect Management and Principal Gifts teams, working to drive strategy to ultimately produce transformative gifts to Notre Dame. Further, the Associate Director will be responsible for maintaining and growing the development department’s relationships with third-party vendors who will be our primary partners for research on all leadership and principal level prospects, and consistently monitoring the landscape for enhanced products and best practices to help drive philanthropy at Notre Dame.
An information session on the new 2016 benefits offerings will take place in the ESC Family Room on Tuesday, September 29 from 11am to 12pm. We are still working on scheduling a session at Grace Hall, which we will communicate to the team once the date and location has been confirmed. All are welcome to attend the session at Eddy Street.
Gavin McGuire
Colleagues,
Please remember to have attendees for the Friday Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, September 22 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, September 25 at Noon.
***Please note: For all games, if your guests have children 12 and under, you will need to mark this information in BEAT in the notes section for both the Pep Rally Reception and the Tailgate registrations. This information impacts catering counts.
If you have any questions about the Pep Rally Reception, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day Tailgate, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 312-322-0909, Beth Ferlic at 1-2593, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.
GO IRISH!
Heather Moriconi
This weekend Business Objects will be upgraded from version 3.1 to 4.1 for report creation and run/refresh of reports. The Development Office is the first department on campus to migrate to the new environment.
We are moving to the newest version of Business Objects because the currently installed V3.1 has reached the end of its life-cycle and will no longer be supported after 2015. V4.1 offers many new enhancements that will make reporting easier and offer more robust functionality.
On Sunday, September 20 at 12:00 PM, the current Business Objects will no longer be available to create reports. The current Business Objects will be available only to run/refresh reports in V3.1. All scheduled reports will continue to run as expected. OIT will begin the migration to the V4.1 environment, and it is expected to be completed the evening of Sunday, September 20.
Effective Monday, September 21 at 8:00 AM, the new Business Objects V4.1 environment will be available and ready for your use to create reports and run/refresh reports. All references to Business Objects in Advance, ur.nd.edu, and inside.nd.edu will be updated with the new V4.1 link.
During the week of September 21, we will be hosting a number of post-launch training sessions to demonstrate how to run/refresh reports and allow for additional questions. Please watch the UR professional development calendars for specific dates and times.
Business Objects V3.1 will be available in read-only mode to run/refresh reports until training sessions are completed by 9/30/2015.
If you have questions about this upgrade, please contact Elizabeth Hasse at ehasse@nd.edu or ext 1-9607.
Should you have any issues after the upgrade, please contact our department IT support staff, or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.eduor chat online at https://help.nd.edu.
Carleen Quinlan
Please remember to have attendees for the Friday Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, September 15 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, September 18 at Noon.
***Please note: For all games, if your guests have children 12 and under, you will need to mark this information in BEAT in the notes section for both the Pep Rally Reception and the Tailgate registrations. This information impacts catering counts.
If you have any questions about the Pep Rally Reception, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day Tailgate, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 312-322-0909, Beth Ferlic at 1-2593, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.
Heather Moriconi
Please welcome Taylor Rockafellow to University Relations. She joins us as the Administrative Assistant for Global Advancement and is located in 405 Main Building. Taylor, a graduate of Indiana University, has called the South Bend area home for the past five years.
Taylor brings to University Relations an energetic spirit and experience working in a dynamic office environment. We couldn’t think of a better time for her to join than in the midst of the first home game of the season!
Please do come by 405 Main Building to properly welcome Taylor to the University Relations family.
In gratitude,
Michael Loungo
Best,
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Patrick Borders has joined the Operations & Technology team in Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing as Marketing Specialist. Patrick recently graduated from Wake Forest University’s School of Business with an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship. He served as marketing intern in the Wake Forest athletic department while attending school, with responsibility for pre-game marketing activities, operations for in-game promotions and evaluation of the impact of football ticket pricing changes. In addition, Patrick worked as a Social Media Strategist for Crippen Auto Mall in Lansing, MI.
As Marketing Specialist, Patrick supports the execution of all cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship communications by fund and segment leaders in the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team. His responsibilities include creating targeted messaging across all AGSM segments and communication channels (mail, email, phone, social, web), with the overall goal of fundraising, increasing total donor count, and brand awareness. In addition, he manages all aspects of the Proud to Be ND social presence, including strategy and execution.
Please join me in welcoming Patrick to the University Relations team.
Mark Naman
Our very own Ernestine Gardner is leaving on a jet plane out to sunny California to tape an appearance on JEOPARDY!!! If you didn’t know already….she is brilliant, and now we have the proof. Ernestine has quietly endured online applications and testing to ultimately be invited to the final contestant screening held in Kansas City in late June of this year. Not surprisingly, she advanced in that final test to be selected for the contestant pool for the next 17 months. Getting this far in the process is such an accomplishment, she is already a Champion in our minds.
Ernestine, along with her husband Dave will be traveling to Los Angeles next week for the JEOPARDY taping which should air the week of October 5th. We will be planning a ‘JEOPARDY’ watch when the episode is airs.
Good Luck Ernestine!
Sincerely,
Team CFR
Please remember to have attendees for the Texas Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, September 1 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Texas Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, September 4 at Noon.
We have developed a reminder sheet for the RSVP dates for all of the fun Development football events this season! Please see the attachment.
If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 312-322-0909, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.
Heather Moriconi
As we strive for continuous improvement and implement innovative technology solutions which will assist in maximizing philanthropy, we recently completed a thorough review of our UR information strategy and the underlying organizational structure. This review concluded that certain aspects of the post OAD split structure were not fostering the level of productivity and innovation which we had hoped for.
As a result , we have elected to recombine our existing Strategic Applications and Information Strategy groups under the leadership of Carleen Quinlan. The newly formed unit will now be known as the Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence group. This contingent has already taken steps to enhance our prioritization process, allocate our IT resources more effectively, and manage projects centrally. We are also confident that the united structure gives us the best opportunity to intensify innovation, heighten collaboration, manage volume, speed delivery and ensure alignment with our strategic imperatives.
While now reporting to Carleen, Cheryl Prentice will lead a variety of special projects while concurrently partnering with the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team on its business intelligence and applications. Cheryl has been a catalyst in this restructuring effort and has shown tremendous leadership in effecting these important changes.
I am indebted to the various partners who selflessly invested their time in this strategic review and also want to acknowledge the newly combined team for their willingness to embrace a revised approach. Effective Monday, August 31st, the team will be co-located on the 10th floor of Grace Hall. Lastly, please join me in thanking Carleen for accepting this challenging role and inspiring her new cohort. I look forward to the opportunities ahead!
Tim Willis
Tomorrow the Rockne Heritage Fund and Athletics Advancement will be hosting the second event in the new Coach’s Chat series which began this year. ALL MEMBERS OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS ARE WELCOME TO LISTEN AND PARTICIPATE. Details are as follows:
What: Coach’s Chat with Muffett McGraw featuring her quick take on ND Women’s Hoops, interactive Q&A, and fun poll questions
When: Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00pm est
What Benefactors Were Invited?:
– members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council
– JGIA donors
– all campaign leadership level athletics benefactors (commitment of $100k+)
– all leadership level endowed GIA and EforE donors to Athletics
– $1m+ lifetime donors to athletics
– Rockne Blue (one-time experience)
– Rockne Gold
How to Participate:
Dial-In: 877-229-8493 Passcode: 114107
With questions please contact Alex Romagnolo or Brian Powell.
Brian Powell
Dear Colleagues,
I am very pleased to share that Brian Diss, is joining the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing Team! Brian, will be the new Associate Director, Sorin Marketing, effective Tuesday, September 8. Brian will be focusing his time on the recruitment strategy for the Sorin Society, developing new product offerings and the stewardship of current members. Brian will continue to work with a small cohort of leadership prospects as he transitions to this new role.
In addition to Brian’s successful fundraising time at Notre Dame, he has a wealth of experience in Annual Giving. Brian served as the the Director of Annual Giving at Creighton University from 2012 – 2014.
Brian is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame and he earned his Masters degree from Northwestern University in 2011.
Amy Schell
Baby Abigail joined the Santucci family on Monday, August 17. She’s doing well, “kicking butt in the NICU”, according to Dan. Abigail arrived a little earlier than planned, so she’ll be in the NICU for a short time before heading home to siblings Johnny, Avery and Luke. Congratulations Meredith and Dan!
Anne Griffith
Team,
Below is some information on events happening this weekend to host our Freshman Parents.
The University of Notre Dame Department of Development has cordially invited a small group of first-year parents to “Welcome First-Year Parent Receptions” on Friday, August 21 at various locations on campus. The Department of Development hopes that parents will join representatives from their regions for an evening of great food, drink, wonderful company, and an opportunity to meet fellow parents of first-year students.
The parents may have a previous relationship with the University, or this may be their first exposure to the University.
The welcome receptions will take place in six campus locations:
· Southeast Region: Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering (7:30pm – 9:30pm)
· Northeast Region: O’Brien’s Club, Compton Family Ice Arena (7:30pm – 9:30pm)
· Chicago Area: Club Naimoli, Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center (7:30pm – 9:30pm)
· Midwest Region: Warren Golf Course Clubhouse (7:30pm – 9:30pm)
· West Region & Global: Main Building Rotunda (7:30pm – 9:30pm)
· Principal Gifts: Hesburgh Library Penthouse (8:00pm – 10:00 pm)
Sara Kassen
Below is the list of dates and locations for the 2015 football season pep rallies. They are free to attend and tickets are not required. They all begin at 6 p.m. EST.
ND vs. Texas, Sept. 4 – Outside the Rockne Memorial Building
ND vs. Georgia Tech, Sept. 18 – Purcell Pavilion
ND vs. Massachusetts, Sept. 25 – Compton Family Ice Area
ND vs. Navy, Oct. 9 – Joyce Center Field House (north dome)
ND vs. USC, Oct. 16 – Hesburgh Library mall
ND Vs. Wake Forest, Nov. 13 – TBD
This year, the university will not be holding Friday Football Luncheons; however, there will still be access to Notre Dame Stadium on home football Fridays at the north tunnel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. for fans to walk to field level and take photos, unless the visiting team schedules a practice.
Fighting Irish Media
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Bryan Reaume (pronounced “Reem”) has joined the Organizational Effectiveness leadership team as Program Manager, Learning and Organizational Development. He is succeeding Jeanne Monsma, who was recently promoted to Manager, Learning and Organizational Development.
Bryan comes to us from Young Life, a non-profit organization that supports children in 95 different countries, where he most recently served as their Director of Operations and Leadership Development. Bryan holds a BA in Education from Bowling Green State University as well as a Master of Arts degree from Fuller Seminary. He is currently on track to finish his Masters in Non-Profit Administration at Notre Dame.
Bryan, his wife Cassidy and their two children, Karina (6) & Parker (5) are relocating from Connecticut and they are very excited to be a part of the Notre Dame family.
He will start on September 14th but will be joining us this week at the UR Summit. Please join me in welcoming Bryan to our team.
All the best,
Tim Willis
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. EST, Notre Dame staff, alumni, and parents will gather at the Grotto to pray for the well-being and success of students and teachers everywhere, particularly for our students and faculty as a new academic year gets underway. Please join us in praying the Rosary, and then the prayers submitted by alumni and parents from across the globe.
We invite you to submit a prayer for your child/children, college-bound students, and teachers through this link:
http://nd.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_03vpqalcOwVrCap
Prayers should be submitted by the end of the work day on Friday, August 21st.
Angie Appleby Purcell
Dear Colleagues,
We discovered this morning that there was an error in the Monthly Budget Reports that were emailed to budget administrators this morning. The Fiscal 2016 budget data did not roll forward properly. We are working on the correction and will re-distribute the reports as soon as possible.
We apologize for any confusion caused by this error.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Eddy Street Battle of the Bands hosted by Rob and Artimis will be from 12noon – 10pm on Saturday August 29th, 2015 . Please make sure to access the garage through the south or east entrance and plan accordingly as Eddy St will be closed from 5am – 11pm on this day.
There will also be kids activities such as a bounce house and sand art from 12noon – 5pm. Don’t miss this great event!
Brian and Beth Couch welcomed granddaughter Rowan Adelaide Couch on Saturday, August 8. Rowan, the daughter of Brian and Mary Couch was born at 9:16 a.m. She weighs 7 lbs. 9 oz. and is 21 inches long, with red hair! She joins big brother George at home in South Bend.
Mary Bueno
Dear Colleagues:
I am excited to introduce Julia Yoder as the newest member of the Special Events & Stewardship team. Serving as lead coordinator, Julia will be responsible for coordinating the Presidential and Vice Presidential acknowledgment letters for University donors, will assist with the stewardship program for Endowments for Excellence, will lead other key communication initiatives for University leadership, and will assist with event planning and execution. Julia will begin her work with us on Monday, August 17.
Julia graduated from Hope College with a BA in International Studies and earned a masters in public affairs with a concentration in nonprofit management from IUPUI. She comes to us after having served as assistant program coordinator for the Uganda Christian University in Mukono, Uganda.
Please join me in welcoming Julia to our team and to the Notre Dame family!
Heather Moriconi
Please join me in extending best wishes to Mike Seeley, whose last day with the Development Office as a Field Fundraiser will be August 14, 2015. Mike just completed his second year in development and fifteenth year at Notre Dame. Mike will be joining the Enrollment Division here at Notre Dame.
Congratulations to Mike as he begins his next chapter at ND. We wish him all the best!
Stu Fortener
At Notre Dame, Alyssia established the Outreach and Engagement Recruitment Office in the Enrollment Division – a national early outreach initiative to identify and recruit students from grades 7 through 9 to cultivate a pipeline of highly talented students for highly selective institutions. She also served as the Director of the Office of Pre-College Programs. Her administrative experience includes over 10 years of success in strategic planning; grant management, and organizational leadership as director of the Notre Dame’s Trio Programs – Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search. In addition, Alyssia is an assistant professional specialist in the First Year of Studies and teaches Personal Leadership Development and Moreau First Year Experience, along with Core Conditioning and Strengthening for the Office of Recreational Sports.
Alyssia is a graduate of Binghamton University with a bachelor’s in rhetoric and literature, and a master’s in education and counseling. She also attained her educational specialist degree in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University. Alyssia earned her doctorate in leadership from Andrew’s University. She is married to Jua Coates and they have two amazing children, Ashley (an incoming freshman at Saint Mary’s) and Ian.
Alyssia will transition to Development on September 8. Please join me in welcoming Alyssia to our team!
Anne Griffith
Bre Hutchinson, Volunteer Coordinator of LOGAN Community Resources, Inc., sends her thanks to those who volunteered at Logan’s Run on Saturday, August 1st.
“Thank you so much for all your help on Saturday! We couldn’t have done it without you! Your hard work was appreciated more than you know. Thank you again for volunteering for LOGAN!”
Jill Donnelly and Kathy Lentych
We welcomed our second grandchild, Duele Joseph Harper, into our family Tuesday morning. My daughter Caitie and I were part of the “A” team as we assisted Mom and Dad (Brad and Chrissy-Urban Swirl owners) with delivery. A beautiful 7pd 5oz baby boy. What a Joy!!
All,
We have received confirmation from Procurement Services that we will be transitioning from Xerox to Canon Copiers in the very near future.
Canon representatives will conduct a “walk-through” to review our current copier configurations beginning the week of August 3rd.
I have been appointed the Development/University Relations representative and will keep you informed as we move forward with this important transition. Please feel free to contact me at bbrownle@nd.edu or 631-2942.
Brenda Carr
Dear colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Mary Fisher for completing her Master’s degree from Notre Dame! Now a double Domer, Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in 2008, and this summer her Master of Nonprofit Administration! As a reminder, Mary serves as a Program Director of Special Events & Stewardship working in the Regional Development Office in Chicago. Among other duties, she is the Midwest stewardship partner, is responsible for all annual reporting each fall, and leads many events including several Wall Street events in Chicago. Congrats, Mary!
My best,
Katherine Lane
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Events & Stewardship Team is happy to share a new storytelling feature to the Founders Wall on the Irish Green. The interactive kiosk at the Founders Wall, which celebrates our principal donors, now features not only the ability to search for a donor’s position on the wall, but also a narrative biographical story and photo.
Annually, concurrent with the update of the wall’s etchings, we will be drafting and editing original biographical stories for new principal donors. These stories will be sent to the primary solicitor for review and approval. Our team will then facilitate the process of donor approvals and inclusion within the kiosk.
Please note that if you have a donor who reaches this milestone, this process will take place each summer. We appreciate your help and partnership in the stewardship of these extraordinary benefactors! Should you have any questions about this process, please contact Amy Thomas at x6303 or via email at athomas8@nd.edu.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
Colleagues,
I’m thrilled to announce the hiring of our newest Gift Planning Officer, Rich Naponelli. Rich comes to Notre Dame from a successful private legal practice, most recently with the law firm of Perkins Coie, LLP, where he was an attorney in the Trust and Estate Planning group in Chicago, Illinois. His practice focused on creating business and estate plans for individuals and family groups to facilitate succession planning and wealth preservation. Prior to Perkins Coie, LLP, Rich was an attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP and Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars LLP. Rich will support the West region and have a portfolio of prospects in the old “central region” within the West.
Rich graduated from Notre Dame in 2003, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He earned a Master of Science in Accountancy from Notre Dame in 2004, before earning a law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2007. Rich and his wife, Jennifer, have two children: Ally and Trey.
Rich starts with us on Monday, August 17th–please join me in welcoming him in a couple of weeks.
Best regards,
Greg Dugard
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share that Lori Pope has been promoted to Associate Director of Prospect Management.
Lori has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to excellence in all she does. In her new role, Lori will continue to serve as the prospect management lead for the west region and develop a strategy for cultivation around the California initiative, through close collaboration with Stu Fortener, Greg Crawford, and the west region team. Lori will also assume a broader scope of responsibility, serving as a leader on the prospect management team in working closely with our global advancement team to drive philanthropy to Notre Dame International and the Keough School of Global Affairs.
Please join me in recognizing Lori for her exceptional work and congratulating her on this new and important role!
All the best,
Ryan Brennan
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Jim Morrison will serve as our new Senior Director of Academic Advancement. In this role Jim will lead the academic advancement college based team, including our academic advancement directors (AADs). He will also serve as the liaison to the Office of the Provost and collaborate with senior academic leaders and our AADs to advance critical interdisciplinary opportunities. In addition, Jim will work closely with our Senior Regional Directors and Field Fundraisers to evaluate and improve our education, training, and other initiatives to give us the best opportunity to achieve our ambitious academic fundraising targets. Jim will also partner closely with our Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, George Keegan, to ensure that information sharing and integration are the hallmarks of our academic advancement team.
Jim comes to us with deep experience in academic administration and higher education having served as Director of Strategic Planning at the University of Mississippi, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor at the University of Tennessee, and Senior Advisor to our Provost, Tom Burish, over the past two years. Jim has quickly earned the respect and trust of leaders throughout the University.
Jim earned a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Mississippi, a master’s in higher education administration from Columbia University, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Georgia.
We look forward to welcoming Jim to our team this fall after a replacement has been identified for his current role in the Office of the Provost. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Jim to our team.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Shannon
Colleagues,
The Recognition Society reminders were mailed on yesterday, July 22nd. These were sent first class presort and will be arriving in mailboxes beginning Thursday, July 23rd.
The counts per society are:
Sorin 263
Corby 6
JCOS 10
OSTM 14
Rockne 20
Please contact the Donor Experience team at 1-5198 if you have any questions.
Rita Udvardy
On Saturday, July 25, Sean MacCready and Molly Heineman will tie the knot at St. Nicholas Church in Evanston.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. MacCready, and welcome Molly to the Notre Dame family.
Kris Montague
Our own Cheryl Schlimpert will be playing with the summer handbell choir and invites you to attend. Mass at the Basilica is special indeed, and the addition of the handbell choir as the musical accompaniment promises to be a spectacular experience guaranteed to delight your senses. The special music provided at each 9 p.m. Sunday mass throughout the summer is extraoridnary!
The Summer Handbell Choir is lead by Karen Schneider-Kirner and is made up of students, faculty, staff, and spouses who all share one thing in common – a love of music. We’ve practiced for the past 3 weeks and I have been humbled and amazed by the level of talent in this group. If you are able to attend, I think you will be as well.
If you’ve never attended a Sunday evening mass, this is a good time to make this your first!
Musically Yours,
Cheryl Schlimpert
This month, OIT implemented a new system called ServiceNow to replace Assyst in capturing computer service and technology related issues. A link to this system has been created within the Resources and Applications section of the UR Intranet. You can use this self-service system to input and track your own case or continue to call the OIT help desk at 1-8111 for assistance. Your case will be distributed to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
From OIT
Beginning Monday, July 13, a new IT support self-service web site became available for you to ask questions, check the status of those questions, and to search a knowledge base. This replaces the Assyst web site which many of you have used in the past.
The new self-service site is part of a solution called ServiceNow that most campus IT support teams will use to manage their work. To use the new site, just visit http://servicenow.nd.edu and login with your NetID and password.
As always, if you have questions about this change or other IT services at Notre Dame, please talk with your departmental IT support team, or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.edu or chat online at https://help.nd.edu.
Carleen Quinlan
I am delighted to welcome two new members to the East Region Development Team!
Bryan Keve joins the East Region as a Director of Development based in South Bend. Bryan is a 2011 graduate of Our Lady’s University with a degree in Architecture. Upon graduation, he pursued his degree by working for an architectural firm in Chicago while simultaneously working at Apple Inc. While at Apple, Bryan helped develop his team, engaged in corporate relationships as part of the business team, mentored, and provided support for the constantly evolving customer experience. While at Notre Dame, Bryan was a Resident Assistant at St. Ed’s Hall. He kept up his soccer by working at Soccer Zone and acting as a referee for the Michiana Soccer Association.
Bryan and his wife, Stephani, are very excited to move their lives back home to Notre Dame. He is currently attending the CASE conference at Dartmouth, and his first day on campus will be July 27th. Bryan will serve benefactors in the Washington DC metro market. He will be supported by Teresa O’Connor.
Gail Slevin brings 18 years of fundraising and donor relations experience to her new role as Director of Development. She served as the Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement for Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, New Jersey where she was responsible for a successful $13.5 million capital campaign and the creation of an annual giving program. Gail is a 1984 graduate of Saint Mary’s College with a degree in Communications and English. A former swimmer, she was the 1983 recipient of the Moose Krause Award for ND/SMC Female Athlete of the Year and was inducted into the Saint Mary’s Hall of Fame in 2002.
Gail and her husband Rob live in Middletown, NJ. Their daughter Quinlan, (SMC ’10 and BC ’11) is a teacher in Chicago. Their son Rory will be a freshman this year at Virginia Tech where he will also play soccer.
Gail will serve benefactors in the New York City and New Jersey area, and will be located in our New York City office. She starts her next Notre Dame chapter here in South Bend on Monday, July 27. In the NYC office, Gail will be supported by Marcia Hittner.
Please join me in welcoming Bryan and Gail to our Development Team!
Anne M. Griffith
Senior Director of Development – East Region
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Lunch with Lou:
A Legendary Leader
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Friday, July 31st, 2015
Century Center
VIP Reception: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The famously successful former Notre Dame coach has generously donated his time to speak on behalf of “Mentor South Bend.” The business community, educators, parents and others will all find his speech inspirational and motivational with a focus on leadership. Profits will be used to find the Mentor programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the South Bend Education Foundation, which are 5013 non-profit educational and youth mentoring organizations.
Presenting Sponsors
Media Partner:
Contact
Beth Berry 574-234-7444
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County For more info, including sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets, visit LunchWithLou.org |
On The River couldn’t happen without people who volunteer their time to help change the landscape of our community – people, hopefully, like you. We’re looking for dedicated, hardworking volunteers to help bring everything together.
Please help me welcome Megan Feely as a new Director of Development covering Missouri and Kansas. She will begin Monday, July 20.
Colleagues,
The University will be issuing a news release later today announcing a $10 million commitment from Rudy and Jane Navari to the Hesburgh Libraries. The announcement can be found at http://news.nd.edu after 1:00 p.m. today.
The Navari family’s gift will be used to:
Going forward, the center will be called the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship.
Special thanks to Lynn Hubert for the relationship she has developed with the Navari family.
All,
The 2015 football season is fast approaching and with that the requests for tee times at the Warren Golf Course for the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of football weekends will increase. As in the past, we want to give the Development Office the opportunity to secure tee times for benefactors well in advance of the general population. Below is the tee time policy under which we have worked in the past and will continue to use.
*Note – The Friday before the Texas Game (September 4) is not available due to a private event that afternoon for Mr. Warren and guests.
Warren Golf Course Tee Time Policy
John Foster
Dear Colleagues:
I am happy to introduce Liz Johnson as the newest member of the Special Events & Stewardship team. Serving as a program director, Liz will be responsible for partnering with the Corporate and Foundation Relations team and the Academic Advancement directors on stewardship efforts and best practices.
Liz brings with her a wealth of experience in higher education and corporate philanthropy. As the Vice President of Advancement at St. Ursula Academy in Cincinnati, she was responsible for the marketing, programming, alumnae engagement, and fundraising efforts. As the Director of Income Development at the American Cancer Society, she was responsible for an $8 million portfolio consisting of foundations, corporations and individuals. Liz graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in communications studies and earned a Master of Science in Sport and Wellness Leadership from Austin Peay State University.
Liz and her husband Mike moved to South Bend earlier this year when Mike accepted an associate volleyball coaching position with the University. They now reside in Granger with their three children – Jamie (7), Harper (5), and Noah (1).
Please join me in welcoming Liz to the Notre Dame family.
Warm regards,
Katherine
Please join us for a cake and punch reception to honor Barb Patnaude for 15 years of service to the University of Notre Dame and to offer her best wishes for a Happy Retirement!
Date: July 17, 2015
Location: ESC Family Room
Drop-in: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m
Sharon Rankert
The Office of Special Events & Stewardship has posted “A Style Guide for Professional Communication” to the UR Intranet, for use as a writing reference tool.Accessible from both the Fundraiser Best Practices and the Resources and Applications sections, this guide includes links to additional reference sites, such as the online ND Style Guide, the On Message site created by the Marketing Communications team, and the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary.If you’re looking for guidance on writing thank-you notes, please refer to page three.Heather M. Moriconi
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Sarah Bogucki will begin her new role as Senior Administrative Assistant for 405 Main Building effective tomorrow, Friday, July 10. In her new role as 405’s receptionist, Sarah will serve as our hospitality specialist and provide administrative support to me and to our team. We are very excited to have Sarah transition into this role from her former role on the Prospect Management team. Her 3 years of experience within the UR team and in her previous role at 1st Source Bank will be a great addition to the 405 office!
Best, Drew
Wednesday, July 8, South Bend “Beer Walk” 5 – 9 pm $40 per person 13 participating restaurants. Just like the Wine Walk but with beer!
Visit 13 participating restaurants and sample 3 different beers with food pairings at each location.
Here is the link: http://www.eatdrinkdtsb.com/beer-walk/
Jeanine
LOGAN Center needs our UR Team on Aug. 1
The UR/ND Team will be in action again for the 12th annual LOGAN’S RUN.
Our team will be staffing a water station for the run. We need your help! And please invite your family and friends!
PLACE – ND campus (exact location coming soon.)
TIME – Be there by 8 am and plan on being finished by 10 am
SIGN-UP by emailing Kathy Lentych or Jill Donnelly
Please include names and t-shirt sizes of all volunteers!
Jill Donnelly
Please join me in extending best wishes to Jennah Marino, whose last day with the Special Events & Stewardship team will be August 28, 2015. Jennah started at Notre Dame in 2013 and has been a valuable member of the team. Jennah has served as the acknowledgments coordinator for presidential and vice presidential letters, and during her tenure she has been an important part of several enhancements and efficiencies to automate the acknowledgment letter process.
Jennah’s husband, Joseph, has been in his residency at Memorial Hospital during her tenure with Notre Dame. Jennah and Joseph plan to relocate to Missouri next spring for the next step in Joseph’s career. Jennah looks forward to spending more time with family. We will miss Jennah’s innovation and sense of humor. Congratulations to Jennah and Joseph as they begin the next chapter of their lives!
A job posting for the position of Stewardship Lead Coordinator will be available in the near future. Internal candidates are encouraged to have a conversation with their managers about interest in this position.
Heather Moriconi
Director of Special Events & Stewardship
Harper Cancer Research Institute Open House
June 30th
4pm – 7pm
Harper Hall
1234 Notre Dame Avenue (southwest corner of Notre Dame Ave. and Angela Blvd.)
South Bend, IN
This is an opportunity to speak with researchers, tour cancer research labs, and learn about HCRI’s innovative and integrated cancer research being conducted right here in the South Bend area.Notre Dame and community auction items will be up for bid with proceeds benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.
MEET Todd Lyght
Notre Dame 1988 National Champion — two time All-American. Lyght played in the NFL from 1991 to 2002. Super Bowl XXIV champion with the Saint Louis Rams, 1999 All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams. Coach Lyght is the current defensive backs coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
**This event is FREE and open to the public**
Food and beverages will be provided.
Special thanks to our food sponsor Whole Foods Market.
For more information:
Phone: 574-631-4100 E-mail: HarperCancer@nd.edu www: HarperCancer.ND.edu
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2015, Advance will be held open for FY15 through the end of business, Thursday, July 2nd. Following are several items to consider:
Gifts/Pledges
· Gifts in the form of cash received by the University by June 30, 2015 (in hand or post marked) should be delivered to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of cash wired to the University should be in the University’s bank account by June 30, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of securities should be to the University’s broker by Tuesday, June 30, 2015 to be considered a FY15 gift.
o Note: Gifts intended to be invested in the endowment need to be to the University’s broker by Wednesday, June 24, 2015. If the gift is received after this date, gift credit will be given in FY15 but the gift will post to the endowment in FY16.
· Gifts sent to the lockbox with postmarks through June 30, 2015will be processed by the end of day, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts received on July 1st for FY16 will be processed on July 6, 2015.
· FY15 pledges with the appropriate supporting documentation should be to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015 for FY15 processing.
Reporting
· Advance will post June 30, 2015 gifts the evenings of July 1 and July 2, 2015. Reports via Advance and Business Objects throughJune 30 will be available beginning July 3, 2015.
· Note – the Daily Transaction Report dated July 1 through July 3, 2015 will represent June 30, 2015 activity.
Please contact me at extension 1-5546 if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
Stacy Koebel-Harder, Director, Donor Services
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2015, Advance will be held open for FY15 through the end of business, Thursday, July 2nd. Following are several items to consider:
Gifts/Pledges
· Gifts in the form of cash received by the University by June 30, 2015 (in hand or post marked) should be delivered to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of cash wired to the University should be in the University’s bank account by June 30, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of securities should be to the University’s broker by Tuesday, June 30, 2015 to be considered a FY15 gift.
o Note: Gifts intended to be invested in the endowment need to be to the University’s broker by Wednesday, June 24, 2015. If the gift is received after this date, gift credit will be given in FY15 but the gift will post to the endowment in FY16.
· Gifts sent to the lockbox with postmarks through June 30, 2015 will be processed by the end of day, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts received on July 1st for FY16 will be processed on July 6, 2015.
· FY15 pledges with the appropriate supporting documentation should be to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015 for FY15 processing.
Reporting
· Advance will post June 30, 2015 gifts the evenings of July 1 and July 2, 2015. Reports via Advance and Business Objects through June 30 will be available beginning July 3, 2015.
· Note – the Daily Transaction Report dated July 1 through July 3, 2015 will represent June 30, 2015 activity.
Please contact me at extension 1-5546 if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
Stacy Koebel-Harder
Director, Donor Services
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Carolyn Hardman
Dear colleagues:
I am happy to share news of several changes and promotions within the Special Events & Stewardship team! I am happy to announce the following promotions and changes effective July 1:
Please join me in congratulating these five colleagues. Happy summer!
Katherine
Katherine Lane, MSA ’00, Sr. Director, Special Events & Stewardship
Dear Colleagues,
University Relations is the recipient of four 2015 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards:
Gold Award:
External Audience Newsletter, Digital (Echoes)
Silver Award:
Best Special Event, Single Day (Notre Dame Day)
Bronze Awards:
Best Use of Social Media, Fundraising (Proud to Be ND Virtual Run & Walk)
Best Communications Program Improvement (NDAA)
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is one of the largest international associations of education institutions, serving more than 3,600 universities, colleges, schools and related organizations in more than 80 countries. CASE is the leading resource for professional development, information and standards in the fields of alumni relations, communications, educational fundraising and marketing.
Congratulations to the entire team!
Jonathan Retartha
Friends,
Please join me in extending best wishes to Barb Patnaude, who is retiring from the University on July 15, 2015. Barb started at Notre Dame in the year 2000 and has been a valuable member of the Donor Services team where she has worked in Alumni Files and the Lettershop. Barb is the resident expert in John Affleck-Graves acknowledgement letters and tax receipts, and during her tenure she has been an important part of the exponential improvements and automation of processes in the Lettershop.
Barb will be remembered for her dedication and strong work ethic; her positive attitude has undeniably helped make Donor Services a pleasant place to work. In addition, she has been a friend to all with her thoughtfulness and quiet encouragement.
Barb looks forward to traveling and spending more time with friends and family, especially visits with her two granddaughters who live in California. We will definitely miss Barb, but a well-deserved respite for her. Congratulations Barb and Terry!
A job posting for the position of Lettershop Coordinator will be available in the near future.
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Sharon Rankert
A Message from Sean Kassen
Dear Development Colleagues,
This afternoon a press release will be posted on ND.edu announcing the hiring of the new College of Science Dean.
I am excited to announce the hiring of Mary Galvin who is coming from the National Science Foundation and has spent most of her career in government and industry, though she did spend approximately a decade in academic at University of Delaware years back. Her area of expertise is materials science, and she is highly regarded among her peers.
She will start officially on August 17.
In the mean time, Brian Baker, Associate Dean of Science, will serve as interim Dean for July and August.
Once she arrives on campus we will coordinate a meet-and-greet and other meetings to make in person introductions.
Thank you.
Sean
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Sean Kassen, PhD
Academic Advancement Director
College of Science
University of Notre Dame
Office of The Dean
215L Jordan Hall of Science
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-4618
574-631-4689 (office)
574-302-7568 (cell)
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing’s Renewal and Upgrade segments of the Summer Mailing dropped on Friday, June 5. The direct mail piece was sent in a #10 envelope and includes a BRE and reply card and separate insert promoting two special offers: 1) Proud to Be ND Leprechaun lapel pin for gifts of $54 or more, and; 2) Proud to Be ND flag (3 x 5 feet) for joining a Recognition Society.
The Recruitment segments of the Summer Mailing will drop Friday, June 12. The direct mail piece will be sent in a #10 envelope and include a BRE and reply card and separate insert with pin and flag offerings, as well as the inclusion of four Proud to Be ND stickers for a computer keyboard.
Both mail drops will be followed by email campaigns through the end of the month Special thanks to the IS team for all their support during this process.
Here are images of the offering insert and a sample of the recruitment messaging.
-Amy Schell
All,
3rd Annual ND Employee Shred Event
Wednesday, July 15th, 11:30am – 1:30pm
The Shred-it truck will park in Lot C1 near the Compton Family Ice Arena and will be available for you to destroy your personal documents for free! More information about the event will be sent out early next week.
Please contact Jayne at 1-9354 or by email at jlamb5@nd.edu if you have any questions about the campus shred program.
Sincerely,
Jayne Lamb
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
An Ode to Peggy
By Kristin Schoenfeld
Today we say farewell to a woman we admire
For too soon for us, this summer she will retire
Peggy’s years at ND have numbered to eleven
And for that – she will surely get closer to heaven
Starting out with Pat Hickey in the town of Stroudsburg
Of ND Irish lingo, she spoke not a word
As the seasons passed by and she travelled to campus
She quickly learned about football, and all the ND fuss
She soaked up campus knowledge, – tips, tricks and facts
And soon she took care of everyone’s backs
When sad times came to Peggy’s good home
Her Irish family helped her to not feel alone
We must have helped out, as Peggy soon decided
To become a Domer herself – and all were delighted
Her MNA degree was proof enough
That this ND woman was indeed tough
She rose through the ranks to become an RD
And for an assistant she chose lucky me!
Her donors are varied, they come from all walks
But good heavens, can they make Peggy talk!
They can hear the conviction, the true Joie de vivre
That can come only from those who truly love ND.
Stories from the heart, tales of devotion
She has inspired them all– and put dreams into motion!
Her on campus homes included Rorh’s and the Morris
The times she spent there she learned more than us!
To visit with donors, her Honda has travelled many miles
All so the Notre Dame faithful could share her sunny smiles
And now lucky Gary has married our Peg
Please keep her safe, happy and healthy we beg
So as future Notre Dame history unfolds
And we get inspiration to go out and be bold
Of Peggy’s legacy we will never forget
She is one in a million – on THAT you can bet
Everything has a season and my “season” serving Our Lady’s University is drawing to a close. I have decided to retire this July. It has been my great fortune and pleasure to have worked for the University of Notre Dame for better than eleven years. I couldn’t have asked for a more fulfilling and satisfying job or to have worked with better colleagues. Thank you for all you have added to my life: I have been forever changed. And if your travels take you to Cape Cod, please let me know. It would be great to see you.
God Bless,
Peggy
Jennifer Harwell
Please join me in extending our sympathy to Mary Bueno on the loss of her sister-in-law Josefina Bueno in a tragic car accident on Monday afternoon in South Bend. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, Manny and the entire Bueno family.
Dear Team,
What a ride! The Road to Discovery 2015 has already been quite an incredible journey.
We kicked off last week with a great event and met some great donors in Riverhead, New York, and have had events every evening since then. We have met some amazing Notre Dame alumni and friends, as well as families affected by Niemann-Pick Type C disease. I spent a lot of time with some young Pennsylvanians, Andrew and David, who both have NPC. David wants to attend Notre Dame, and I’m still trying to convert Andrew. Here are some links, if you want to learn more about their story:
https://www.facebook.com/TheAndrewCoppolaFoundation
We have even had a lot of media opportunities to promote the University of Notre Dame’s mission: (http://sites.nd.edu/gregcrawford/media-coverage/).
We feel blessed by the support we have received and feel so grateful for all of you who have helped to promote these efforts.
Greg will be riding through town today, and we are having a fun reception from 6:30-8:30pm at Jordan Hall. It is on the reunion weekend schedule, and it will be done in typical College of Science fashion (free t-shirts and drinks). Please rsvp to http://goo.gl/forms/TG3U3s8E65
I hope you can join us. Go Irish! And let’s raise some money for this great cause at ND!
Please join the College of Science and Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley in welcoming the Road to Discovery to Notre Dame!
Jordan Hall of Science Galleria
Thursday, June 4
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres with the Notre Dame family and learn about this cross-country bike ride and Notre Dame’s role in fighting Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) from Greg Crawford, dean of the College of Science, Coach Ara Parseghian, and Cindy Parseghian, president of the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.
Be sure to bid on great silent auction items, including signed Coach Ara Parseghian memorabilia. All silent auction proceeds will benefit rare disease research at Notre Dame.
This is a family-friendly event, and complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP so we can best prepare for refreshments; however, walk-ins are welcome.
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/TG3U3s8E65
For additional info contact Sean Kassen at skassen@nd.edu or 574-631-4689
Learn more about the Road to Discovery: roadtodiscovery.nd.edu
Sean Kassen
Dear ND colleagues,
With mixed emotions, I want to share news with you that I have decided to leave Notre Dame effective June 30th. I have enjoyed almost ten years with the University and I have truly been blessed to work with such a great team.
I am excited to be moving on into the great unknown! I plan to take a few months off and then consider some other options that don’t involve quite as much travel. Luckily, I am not going far and I look forward to seeing you often at ND events as I tag along with Scott.
Janet
It is with tremendous pride and excitement that I formally announce the Athletics Advancement regional fundraiser assignments effective as of Monday, June 1st.
East – Mike Brown
Midwest – George West
West – Craig Horvath
Please join me in congratulating our fundraisers in their new roles. I am confident they will provide a partnership for our regional fundraising team with Athletics like never before at Notre Dame, while also carrying a portfolio of primary prospects.
A more detailed description of our office structure and individual responsibilities will be forthcoming, but please know that I will be the liaison for the Principal Gifts team. Thanks for your patience as we worked through this hiring process.
Go Irish!
Sara Liebscher
It gives me great pleasure to introduce, Mike Brown (no, not our friend currently working in the Alumni Association), as our third regional Athletics fundraiser. Mike will be joining the Athletics Advancement team this coming Monday, June 1st, and will be covering the East region.
A Milwaukee native, Mike graduated from Notre Dame in 2001 with a degree in Management Information Systems. While at Notre Dame, Mike was involved in numerous extracurricular activities, but none that garnered more attention than when he was named the first ever African-American mascot/Leprechaun.
Mike also has a master’s degree in management from Cardinal Stritch University and is joining us after spending 19 years with Fidelity Information Services (FIS), a Fortune 500 company. He began at FIS as an intern for five summers, then moved on to a web developer role for six years and finally took a leap of faith to enter the world of sales. He ends his eight-year sales career at FIS having put together a successful track record of consistently being a top sales performer and driving leading results.
Since his departure from campus, Mike has served the University as a Director on the Monogram Club Board from 2010-2013 and as a Young Alumni Director on the Alumni Association Board from 2005-2008. He loves ALL Notre Dame Athletics, especially cheerleading, making him a perfect fit for his new role in Athletics Advancement.
Michael and his wife, Jaymie (’02, MSA ’03), currently reside in Chicago and will be relocating to the South Bend area with this new position. Please join me in welcoming Mike back to campus.
Sara Liebscher
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach fiscal year-end, I want to make sure you are aware of some key deadlines associated with the University’s fiscal year close. The full closing schedule is available for your review on the Controller’s website http://controller.nd.edu/financial-information/monthly-close-schedule/
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
JON HANNAH, foundation relations, has been selected to participate in the Fulbright Seminar for U.S. Administrators in International Educationin Germany in October 2015.
The seminar explores the system of German higher education and includes campus visits and cultural events around Germany. Funded by the Fulbright Commission, these seminars are part of the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program and are designed to assist administrators at U.S. institutions to create empowering connections with the societal, cultural, and higher education systems of other countries.
Please join me in congratulating Jon on being selected for this highly-competitive award.
Rudy Reyes Jr.
Enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres with the Notre Dame family and learn about this cross-country bike ride and Notre Dame’s role in fighting Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) from Greg Crawford, dean of the College of Science, Coach Ara Parseghian, and Cindy Parseghian, president of the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.
Be sure to bid on great silent auction items, including signed Coach Ara Parseghian memorabilia. All silent auction proceeds will benefit rare disease research at Notre Dame.
This is a family-friendly event, and complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP so we can best prepare for refreshments; however, walk-ins are welcome.
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/TG3U3s8E65
For additional info:
http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=cbd47001ad9727b0204c33cec&id=0f0a345060&e=8beb5fd91b
or contact Sean Kassen at skassen@nd.edu or 574-631-4689
Learn more about the Road to Discovery: roadtodiscovery.nd.edu
Dear Development Team,
As I prepare to leave on my cross-country bike ride and transition into my new role for the University of Notre Dame out West, I have taken the opportunity to do a lot of reflecting on the past. I wanted to send along a note of thanks to everyone who worked hard and supported the College of Science over these past seven years. We have engaged in the mission of the University through service and by applying science to human health.
You have played a key role with us every step of the way—through fundraising to support our work in cancer, rare diseases, stem cell, drug discovery, nuclear physics, mathematics, and the list goes on and on. So many of you have helped promote our events, been great partners in stewardship, and were great traveling companions when we went on donor visits. You have supported the bike ride through fundraising (even rode with me on occasion), attended our spin-a-thons and luncheons, and even toured a zebrasfish facility. You have been a wonderful partner in all of our initiatives. You have participated in everything we were trying to accomplish, even some of our more half-baked ideas.
Thank you for your partnerships, your friendships, your camaraderie, and most of all your virtuous style of engaging the mission with us—your confidence in our vision, your courage to join with us on bold initiatives, your passion to share in our enthusiasm for the work. It has been quite a ride, figuratively and literally.
I am deeply indebted to you and admire all that you do.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Greg Crawford
Carolyn Hardman
South Bend 150 Birthday celebration begins this Friday evening with lighting of the St Joseph River, a permanent public display followed by fireworks.
I am delighted to announce that Breyan Tornifolio will be joining the team as the Associate Director, Student Philanthropy, reporting to me, effective June 8th. Breyan will be responsible for advancing our objectives in integrated student philanthropy in support of the Development Office and the University as a whole. She will coordinate the requirements for this program by partnering with organizations across the university including Student Affairs, the Academy, Institutes and Centers, Athletics, the Alumni Association, and others.
Breyan is joining the Strategic Marketing team after participating in the University’s rotation program for the last 18 months. Breyan has significant experience working broadly in the student domain at Notre Dame including roles as a rector and the chaplain for the Women’s Basketball Team. She also led the overall planning and execution of the celebration of Fr. Hesburgh’s life at the University upon his passing. Breyan brings an intense commitment to the development of Notre Dame’s students and a love for the mission of the University, in addition to her professional skills and leadership capabilities.
Please join me in congratulating Breyan on her new role and supporting her in her transitions.
In Notre Dame,
Andrea Bullock
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Aaron Wall to the role of Program Director, Notre Dame Day and Employee Giving. In his expanded role, Aaron will be responsible for the planning and execution of Notre Dame Day, and the development and implementation of an integrated employee philanthropy model in support of the objectives of the Development Office and the University as a whole. He will report directly to Brian Couch, Sr. Director Annual Giving & Strategic Planning and dotted-line to Shannon Cullinan, Associate Vice President and Executive Director for the Boldly Notre Dame Campaign. Aaron’s appointment to this role is effective May 18.
Aaron has distinguished himself as an exceptional team leader and developer of new programs at the University through his ground breaking work in Student Philanthropy and leadership of the Notre Dame Day 2015 program team. Prior to joining Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing, Aaron served in roles of progressive responsibility within the ACE program at Notre Dame. Aaron and his wife Stacy and daughter Elizabeth will be adopting two more wonderful children shortly.
Please join us in congratulating Aaron on his new role and support him in his transition.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch Shannon Cullinan
Welcome Baby Trosper!
We are pleased to announce that Thaddeus Calvin Trosper was born on Monday, May 18 at 9:36pm. He weighed in at 7lbs 15oz. and 21 in. long. Thaddeus, Kristin and Ryan are all doing well! Congratulations to the Trosper family!
Lynn Hubert, Brian Diss and Laura Midkiff
All
We are having HRP repair two manholes on Wednesday 5-20-15 behind Five Guys and 7 Eleven. Please understand that we do not want anyone parked in the 2 hr. parking spots in this area due to construction and safety concerns. All traffic will be routed around these parking spaces to the west drive thru area. Please use caution when using this lane for thru traffic.
Thank you and please call or email me if you have any questions.
Alfredo Alvarado | Associate Asset Manager, Kite Realty Group Management Office
574 287 9890 [direct]
317 522 6684 [mobile]
After Hours Emergency Service 1-866-266-0205
The Athletics Advancement team grew over the weekend with the addition of Addilyn Avae West, who came into the world at 6lbs 14oz. and 19 in. long. George, Sandra and George III are all doing great!
Sara C. Liebscher
In conjunction with Commencement Weekend, thank you emails are being sent to financial aid donors from Katherine Lane. The content includes both graduate statistics and gratitude.
There are five segments: scholarship donors, law fellowship donors, business fellowship donors, graduate school fellowship donors, and donors who have given to both scholarships and fellowships. Recipients of the email have given either $100,000 endowed in their lifetime to financial aid or $10,000 endowed or expendable in the last four years.
Special thanks to Ryan Brennan, Rick Kohler, Sheila McMahon, and Brandon Tabor for helping us with this first-time stewardship communication.
-Beth Ferlic, Mary Fisher, & Sara Kassen
In light of our new space and new conference rooms, we have created a guide to make it easier for you to navigate our office. This guide shows the name and location of each conference room. You can see this by clicking on the link below or by going to:
ur.nd.edu –> resources and applications –> esc conference room guide
https://drive.google.com/a/nd.edu/file/d/0BwXRFTLQ2DvrMzA5ZUFwemhwMnVkcVd4UGZQd1ltb1dBWlRV/view
Additionally, you will see that the names of the conference rooms listed below have been changed.
Unnamed meeting room by Susan Shields = The Holy Cross Room
Notre Dame Room = Jenkins Room
Dome Room = Malloy Room
Interview Room = Rockne Room
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Leah Corachea
1-7164
Details for Sharon’s memorial have now been confirmed for Saturday, May 16th. Visitation will be from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following at 3:30. All events will take place at Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th St., Mishawaka. For more information, please see Sharon’s obituary at: http://www.hahnfuneralhomes.com/obits/obituary.php?id=648241
Carolyn Hardman
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing this morning of our dear friend and colleague Sharon Nagy after a courageous battle with bone cancer. Sharon touched so many lives in the development office and she will deeply missed. Memorial service details are pending but please keep Sharon and her daughter, Lori, in your prayers.
Carolyn Hardman
I’m sad to share the news that Dolly’s oldest brother, Patrick, 59, passed away this past Friday afternoon.
There are several articles online that detail Patrick’s contributions as a trial attorney and a champion of civil rights causes and the environment.
Please keep Dolly, her parents, her siblings, Patrick’s wife and their seven sons and daughter in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn his passing and celebrate his life in coming days.
The full obituary for Patrick Duffy is below.
http://www.capjournal.com/news/obituaries/patrick-kevin-duffy/article_c389af14-f923-11e4-ac84-6bc5761620f5.html
Thanks,
Marc Burdell
Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Blair to the Notre Dame Alumni Association staff. Rebecca assumes the role of Email Campaign Specialist, managing broadcast email and email analytics for the office, our campus partners and our volunteers. Rebecca comes to Notre Dame by way of Louisville, Kentucky, where she served as an account executive with the design firm Stewart and Associates, performing many of the duties required in her new role with the Alumni Association.
Jennifer L. Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
Jennifer L. Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Program Director. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Katherine Lane or Ann Moran.
Jennifer Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
The Notre Dame family will honor Mary, the Mother of God, and all Notre Dame mothers around the globe through prayers and songs of celebration at the Grotto. Parents on campus picking up their students are also invited. And alumni and friends from around the world are invited to join the celebration online by watching the first event to be live-streamed from the Grotto in the history of the University.
The event will last approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Rev. Paul Kollman C.S.C., Associate Professor of Theology and Executive Director of the Center for Social Concerns, will lead the celebration, and be joined by the Notre Dame Folk Choir.
Angie Appleby Purcell, MDiv. ‘97, Director of Spirituality
Matt Klawitter, Program Director, Campaign Administration
Our sympathies to Rita and Stephen Udvardy on the loss of Stephen’s mother, Geraldine Udvardy, who passed away on Monday, April 27, at the age of 89. Funeral services will be celebrated at 12:00pm Saturday, May 2, 2015, in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call from10:00am until time of services in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Hospice.
Mary Bueno
from her obituary:
Gerry was truly an angel here on earth. To know her was to love her. To be loved by her was an honor. To spend time with her was a gift. Her sense of humor and fun loving spirit gave her family and friends many hours filled with joy. She was a selfless, hard working woman who set a perfect example for her family. She gave tirelessly to her children and grand-children. Having grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her tremendous happiness. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who always had kind and positive words of encouragement for her family. Seeing her family content was all she ever wanted.
We are searching for dependable and energetic temporary workers for Reunion Weekend 2015 (June 4-7). We especially need friendly, helpful greeters and Registration workers. Those who are 21+ with a clean driving record could be hired as shuttle drivers. If you would like to earn some extra money and work a great event, please apply today.
The application deadline is May 15 or until positions are filled. To view Reunion postings, visit the Notre Dame HR website and type “REUNION” as the keyword to search postings. Please note, employees must be 16 years of age or older to apply.
Christa Leevan
Travel Program Director
You are invited…
I am sincerely excited to announce the move and promotion of Craig Horvath from an Associate Regional Director with the East team to a Regional Director of Athletics Advancement. As you know, Craig has been a strong contributor to the East team in terms of production, camaraderie, and support. In his new role, he will continue to build relationships for Our Lady’s University specific to our Athletics needs and mission. Despite his golf game and inability to use his left driving to the hoop, I am confident he is going to be greatly successful in this role.
The announcement of his regional assignment will be shortly forthcoming, while his official start date with Athletics Advancement will be next Friday, May 1st.
Please join me in congratulating Craig as he takes this next step in serving Notre Dame.
Sara Liebscher
The Mothers of Notre Dame Mass is an opportunity for our Notre Dame community to gather and celebrate the mothers and women of Notre Dame in the month of May and to honor Our Blessed Lady. Masses across the country will be celebrated bringing the Notre Dame community together in prayer and inviting all to join in this worship. We encourage inviting the newly admitted families to welcome them to the Notre Dame family.
My deepest thanks to the parents who have offered to coordinate this Mass with their parish, to the pastors and priests who have graciously agreed to include the Notre Dame community in their parish for this Mass, and to the Notre Dame Clubs that have also coordinated the Mass and receptions in their region as well as communicated information about the Mass to their membership. This is the fourth year the Notre Dame Parents Program has encouraged this tribute to Our Lady, our University, and our Notre Dame mothers and women.
Barbara Kelly, Parents Program
Please join me in thanking Lois Zygowiec for her contributions in her role as Coordinator on our Global Advancement Team. Lois will move on to some important personal experiences and so has decided to leave the University.
Lois’s last day at Notre Dame is Friday, May 15, 2015. We wish her all the best.
Michael Loungo
Mike Sullivan
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The James E. Armstrong 2015 Award Recipient
Jean T. Collier
Presented by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
With this award, Jean T. Collier ’83 is honored for her years of dedicated service to Notre Dame’s alumni, parents, and friends. Collier is the Senior Corporate Advisor for Corporate & Foundation Relations in Development at Notre Dame. She graduated from the University in 1983 with a degree in accountancy and went on to earn her M.B.A. in finance from The Stern School of Business at New York University in 1991. Collier was a public accountant for Peat Marwick (KPMG) for two years before joining General Electric, where she worked for 22 years in a variety of leadership capacities.
Collier has been a tireless volunteer leader on behalf of Notre Dame’s alumni, parents, and friends. She served as the president of the Notre Dame Club of Fairfield from 1990 to 1993 and has remained an active club member and leader. She has chaired the club’s UND Celebration Committee for 20 years. For the past ten football seasons, she has hosted at her home the club’s Mass on the Grass, a popular annual event at which members celebrate Mass before watching an Irish football game. Collier’s volunteer leadership on behalf of alumni, parents, and friends extends beyond the club level. She sat on the Notre Dame Alumni Association Board of Directors from 2000-2004, including a term as board president during her fourth year. She was a member of the University’s Board of Trustees from 2002 to 2004. Collier served on the University’s Advisory Council for Graduate Studies and Research from 2004-2008 and was a member of the Spirit Campaign Cabinet. She has been a particularly strong advocate for the University’s alumnae as both a director of the Thanking Father Ted Foundation and a member of the national ND WomenConnect steering committee.
Collier lives in Stratford, Connecticut with her husband, Gary Anderson.
CANDIDE, based on Voltaire’s cynical, realistic and comic 1759 novella, follows the amazing trials and tribulations of a ceaselessly optimistic young man as he makes his way through life. In the half-century since it was composed, Leonard Bernstein’s brilliant and joyous adaptation has been hailed as a landmark of American music and is a favorite in opera communities around the world.
Mark Beudert, Stage Director
John Apeitos, Conductor
C. Kenneth Cole, Set Designer
Lynn Holbrook, Costumes
* Lauren LaMore, Assistant Stage Manager
* Susan Shields, Chorus
April 23, 24, 25: 7:30 p.m.
April 26: 1:00 p.m.
Patricia George Decio Theatre, Debartolo Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: $25 general public; $19 seniors, faculty, and staff; $5 students
Call 574-631-2800 or visit performingarts.nd.edu
Reunion 2015 attendees are invited to attend Navigating Your Financial Future on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 am in Washington Hall.
Attendees will hear how financial markets and other factors may impact individuals in the future. Our panel of experts will discuss the economic outlook and how it may impact your financial future. Topics include global markets, U.S. economy, short and long term trends, inflationary risks, debt outlook, and opportunities to leverage the Notre Dame Endowment.
Sponsored by Love Thee Notre Dame, a gift planning initiative
HOST: John Affleck-Graves, Executive Vice President, University of Notre Dame
MODERATOR: Jack Brennan, Chairman Emeritus, Vanguard, University of Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow
PANELISTS: Scott Malpass ‘84, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, University of Notre Dame, Jim Rohr ’70 Executive Chairman (Retired), PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. & Ann Combs ’78, Principal, Vanguard.
For more information, please contact Laura Snell at lsnell@nd.edu.
It is my great pleasure to announce that Jeanne Monsma has accepted the position of Manager, Learning and Organizational Development in the Office of Human Resources, effective July 1st.
In her new role, Jeanne will be responsible for assessing the learning needs for all levels of campus staff and supervising faculty, which includes designing, developing, implementing appropriate learning programs and educational opportunities. She will also oversee development and delivery of career services for staff and for organizational development activities, such as performance management processes, team development and custom-designed programs.
Since 2013, she has served as our Learning and Organizational Development Program Manager in University Relations. Jeanne has been a wonderful partner who brought creativity, vision and passion to our professional development efforts. I have also appreciated the manner in which she has lead, often with humor and a genuine caring spirit. I am grateful that we will still have the opportunity to work with Jeanne in her new role.
So please join me in congratulating Jeanne on this exciting career opportunity!
Tim Willis
Mass next Monday, April 20th, will be at the regular time of 8:45 am ~ 9:15 am and may possibly be the last mass of this school year. Monday, April 27th, is Notre Dame Day so watch for the potential cancellation of Mass on that day.
We extend our condolences to the family of Barb and Terry Patnaude on the loss of Terry’s mother, Marjorie J. Patnaude, who at the age of 99 passed away on April 9, 2015.
We finished last year as the No. 1 fundraising team on campus. Let’s continue to lead the University in this quest for a cure.
Starting today, we would like to invite everyone receiving this email to register with our UR Walking on Sunshine team and to each raise $50 in 50 hours. It’s as simple as asking 10 friends to donate $5. Together we can do this and together we can make a difference. Visit our team page at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/URwalkingonsunshine to register and make your donation.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend Relay for Life in the past, we invite you to do so this year. You will, no doubt, be moved by the passion and dedication that goes into making this event so successful.
There is something for everyone, including, entertainment, children’s activities, a mobile auction, numerous food vendors, ice skating, karaoke, a reflection area and a luminary ceremony to remember our loved ones. It’s an opportunity to come together and unify for a common cause. It’s a community event so bring your family and friends. Visit http://relay.nd.edu for event details.
April showers bring May flowers. Please join us in turning those showers into sunshine. We can and we will make a difference—one person at a time.
Thank you for your support! It is an honor to be walking on sunshine with all of you!
UR Walking on Sunshine committee
Jessica Brookshire 1-5829
Katie Carter 1-6181
Leah Corachea 1-7164
Rachel Hughes 1-1481
Libby Mountsier 1-1009
Roberta White 1-8696
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows
Please join me in sympathy for Brian and Christine Diss. Christine’s grandfather, Ron Mueller of Northbrook, IL, passed away yesterday unexpectedly from a suspected heart attack. He was 80 years old.
Visitation is Saturday, April 11 from 9:15 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Norbert Church in Northbrook. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to St. Norbert Church or to Santa Lucia/Santa Maria Incoronata Parish in Chicago, IL.
Kristin Trosper
Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music as Brian Dean’s son, TJ, performs his senior vocal recital, featuring the works of Schubert, Holst and Puccini, among others.
Sunday, April 12th at 1:00p.m. in the Penote Performers Assembly at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Hope to see you there!
Carolyn Hardman
In attempt to save money, we are using tailgating “pop-up” tents for student activities on Notre Dame Day, April 26-27. We already have 1 of the 2 tents, which has Notre Dame logos on it (the tent sold at the bookstore). To keep it a little cleaner looking, I am trying to find someone else with that same tent who is willing to help us out. Since it was sold in the bookstore, I figure that there has to be someone in UR with one. Please contact Erin Fessler, 1-3222.
Thank you so much,
Erin
Notre Dame Relay for Life
Friday, April 17
Compton Family Ice Arena
6 p.m. – 12 midnight
Hello Friends, 
A few updates leading up to this year’s Relay for Life event on Friday, April 17.
Registration and Fundraising:
For the past few years, our team has been the #1 fundraising team on campus and also one of the largest. Let’s aim for 100% participation this year and keep the tradition going by making a donation or pre-registering your family and friends at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/URwalkingonsunshine
Mobile auction:
Our mobile auction bidding opens today at 8:00 a.m. and continues through Friday, April 17 at 11:00 p.m. UR Walking on Sunshine acquired many of the auction items. All proceeds from these items will go towards our team goal. This is the biggest fundraising event for our team, so spread the word and bid often at https://ndrelay15.myab.co
We have an assortment of items including autographed Notre Dame and Chicago Blackhawks memorabilia, custom colored blue and gold Kitchen Aid mixers, Chicago concert tickets and autographed guitar, experience packages, restaurant and spa gift certificates and just about everything in between. With over 125+ items, there is something for everyone. New items being added daily, so check back often.
| To register and bid from a mobile device: | To register and bid from a computer: |
| Text the word ndrelay15 to 52182 | In any browser, go to https://relay.nd.edu |
| Click on the blue Register Now button | Click on the Register Here button |
| Follow the registration prompts | Click on the Register Now button |
| Begin bidding | Follow the registration prompts |
| Begin biding |
The “Put Your Feet Up” campaign has kicked off. Purchase a $1 purple foot at LaFortune, Hammes-Mowbray Bookstore, North and South dining halls or from any committee member.
Committee Members
Jessica Brookshire 1-5829
Katie Carter 1-6181
Leah Corachea 1-7164
Rachel Hughes 1-1481
Libby Mountsier 1-1009
Roberta White 1-8696
Roberta, Team Captain
UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows!
As promised earlier this month, I am very pleased to announce the promotions of a five outstanding professionals to the newly created role of Regional Associate (“RA”). Please join me in congratulating Deena Chamberlin, Eileen Gieselman, Marcia Hittner, Roz Palusci, and Kristin Trosper on their promotions to Regional Associate. I look forward to acknowledging their past contributions as well as the impact of their expanded roles going forward.
These five colleagues were promoted based upon not only their sustained level of excellence, accountability, collaboration and technical acumen, but also their capacity for an expanded scope of responsibility and leadership potential. Most importantly, they have exemplified an excellent commitment to Notre Dame’s mission, vision and values. In addition to retaining their existing administrative responsibilities, the Regional Associates will serve a critical role in a specific Development region providing strategic guidance and activity on one of the following four tracks: Prospect Management, Stewardship, Special Events, or Product Knowledge.
In considering these promotions, we were reminded of the high caliber and depth of our Regional Development Administrative Assistant team, and are grateful for the tremendous work displayed across the entire team. For those colleagues that illustrated an interest in the role, I am grateful for your interest and look forward to outlining a map for achieving excellence in the RA role.
Please join me in congratulating Deena, Eileen, Marcia, Roz, and Kristin, and thank you all for your continued commitment to Notre Dame.
-Laura Midkiff
The “Put Your Feet Up” Campaign kicks off this week! Please help support Relay for Life by purchasing a purple foot for $1. These can be found at the front desk of Eddy Street, LaFortune, Hammes-Mowbray Bookstore, the dining halls and in most campus buildings. Our purple feet at ESC will be posted on the Cafe windows.
Thank you for your support and please contact Leah (1-7164) for any questions regarding the Eddy Street location.
Notre Dame Relay for Life
Friday, April 17
Compton Family Ice Arena
6 p.m. – 12 midnight
Hello Friends,
We are just four short weeks away from the 2015 Notre Dame Relay for Life event and, as the #1 fundraising team on campus, team UR Walking on Sunshine is ready to kick it into high gear.
FAQ’s
Where do I register? http://main.acsevents.org/goto/URwalkingonsunshine
What is the cost of registration? $10 per person, children under 12 are free, includes 2015 RFL t-shirt
Can I register my family with one registration? Unfortunately, no. Everyone entering Compton must be registered individually.
Can I register the night of relay? Yes. However, online pre-registration is encouraged to avoid long lines and immediately join in on the evening festivities.
Do I have to walk all night? No. This year’s event is not an overnight event. It begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 12 midnight.
What if I can’t make it to the event on April 17? That is not a problem, you can still register as a team member or make a team donation, neither of which require you to participate in the event.
What can I expect? Live entertainment, free children’s activities, open family-skate, silent auction, zumbathon, karaoke, ice sculpting, ND band, ND athletes, luminary ceremony, reflection area, $5 meal options and various food vendors.
The “Put Your Feet Up” campaign also kicks-off this week. Purchase a $1 purple foot at LaFortune, Hammes-Mowbray Bookstore, the dining halls and in most campus buildings.
This week (March 23-27) is Purple Week. There are numerous events and fundraisers going on across campus. Visit http://relay.nd.edu for a list of all Purple Week activities and events along with additional fundraisers and current event information.
Committee Members
Jessica Brookshire 1-5829
Katie Carter 1-6181
Leah Corachea 1-7164
Rachel Hughes 1-1481
Libby Mountsier 1-1009
Roberta White 1-8696
University Relations Staff,
It is that time of year when we focus on the preparation of the budget for next fiscal year. The annual operating budget process includes proposed salary increases that are effective July 1, 2015, and the non-salary budgets. Please note that managers are receiving a separate memo today that includes details on University performance review guidelines, how to access specific merit increase charts, etc. The following communication is intended to highlight the budget process and timeline internal to University Relations (UR) and to ensure you are familiar with the process and key contacts.
The Budget Team
Fiscal 2015 Budget Process and Deadlines
Merit recommendations are provided by managers based on employee performance during fiscal 2015. These recommendations are reviewed by the appropriate Associate Vice President and ultimately approved by Lou Nanni. We work closely with representatives from Human Resources and the Office of Budget & Planning to ensure the recommendations are consistent with University guidelines.
There are no incremental increases for non-salary budgets this year. If necessary, members of the budget team will work with your manager to re-allocate funds within the respective org to better align the budget plan with the spend activity.
Please note the following deadlines:
Should you have any questions regarding the performance review process or the budget process, please contact a member of the Budget Team.
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your enthusiasm and excitement for Notre Dame Day 2015! Many of you have reached out to express interest in volunteering during Notre Dame Day. We will be coordinating the staff schedule and ask that you complete the form at the link below indicating available times you are able to volunteer.
All types of support are needed, from organizing, technical support, social media support, runners, assistants, etc. These positions will vary, but each role is critical to the success of Notre Dame Day.
Please complete the form by Tuesday, March 31.
As we continue to build the staff schedule we will be in contact with you regarding specific roles. Thank you for volunteering your time to this exciting day!
https://ndspecialevents.wufoo.com/forms/notre-dame-day-volunteer-form/
Amy Schell
Bill Kempf’s mother-in-law, Willa Mary Peek, passed away on March 21, 2015. See the obituary at
http://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/obituaries/willa-peek-50621
Funeral Services for Willa Mary Peek will be held at 10:00 a.m.,
Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough,
San Antonio, Texas. Interment will follow at Oakhill Cemetery in
Smithville, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation
from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the mortuary.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Angie Appleby Purcell, MDiv. ‘97, Director of Spirituality
on behalf of Amy Schell
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing’s Quarterly Spring Mailing finished dropping on March 19.
The direct mail piece included an insert, BRE & reply card, and Notre Dame Day marketing piece, a Save the Date coaster. There were 12 versions of the insert creative based on segmentation, and 65,188 total mailings were sent. The strategy was to renew and recapture benefactors who have made a gift in the past 5 years, but with no FY 15 unrestricted gift. Standard exclusions were applied.
Creative design was based on the concept of all the thoughts that go through the mind of a Notre Dame student on a daily basis, and how those relate to this total experience and education of mind, body, heart, and spirit that is so generously made possible by our benefactors.
Email follow-up to unassigned prospects will begin March 22 and conclude by March 27; 30 unique emails were created to coincide with different segments.
Thank you to the entire team for your collaborative efforts putting together this campaign, especially for your ability to be agile once the initial schedule changed due to the events surrounding Father Hesburgh’s passing. A special thanks to the IS data team for their support, to Pablo Martinez, campaign program manager, and to Lindahl Chase, who provided creative direction.
All are invited to attend this important lecture hosted by the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Principe is an eminent Catholic scholar who bridges the conversation between science and the humanities – he holds doctorates in both. As always, please let me know if you have any questions and/or interest in the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study.
Rudy Reyes Jr., University Director of Foundation Relations
The College of Science, the History and Philosophy of Science Graduate Program, and the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) are pleased to announce a jointly-sponsored public lecture by Lawrence Principe, Professor of Chemistry, Drew Professor of the Humanities, and Director of the Singleton Center for the Study of Premodern Europe at Johns Hopkins University, titled “Scientism and the Myth of the “Warfare” Between Science and Religion.”
The lecture will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 140 of DeBartolo Hall.
The notion that there exists, and has always existed, a “warfare” or “conflict” between science and religion is so deeply ingrained in public thinking that it usually goes unquestioned. The idea was however largely the creation of two late nineteenth-century authors who confected it for personal and political purposes. Even though no serious historians of science acquiesce in it today, the myth remains powerful, and endlessly repeated, in wider circles. This talk will explore the myth’s origins, its empty foundations, how it became “common knowledge,” and why it continues to be perpetuated, and also show how religious motivations, individuals, and institutions have historically been the primary drivers of scientific exploration and discovery.
In addition to his public lecture, Professor Principe will offer a student seminar on the Scientific Revolution and a faculty book seminar focused on his work,The Secrets of Alchemy.
Questions regarding Professor Principe’s lecture and seminars may be directed to Don Stelluto, Associate Director (dstellut@nd.edu).
Brief Biography of Lawrence Principe
Lawrence Principe is Professor of Chemistry, Drew Professor of the Humanities, and Director of the Singleton Center for the Study of Premodern Europe at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on early modern (1500-1750) science and technology and the history of chemistry/alchemy. His work includes resituating alchemy in its due context–intellectual, social, philosophical, technological, religious, and experimental–and displaying its importance and influence in the history of science and in European culture. Due to his great interest in understanding how alchemists thought about the world and their work and what they did, Professor Principe has adopted a research strategy that includes traditional historical methods of textual analysis, contextualization, and archival research as well as a more innovative method of replicating alchemical processes in a modern laboratory using historical apparatus and materials that try to approximate the impure substances ordinarily used in the past. He holds Ph.D. degrees in organic chemistry as well as in the history of science.
He is the author of The Secrets of Alchemy (University of Chicago Press, 2013), and The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2011), which is available in Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish, Swedish, Arabic, and soon in Korean; co-author of three additional books, including The Alchemical Laboratory Notebooks and Correspondence of George Starkey (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004); editor of four more books, including Chymists and Chymistry: Studies in the History of Alchemy and Early Modern Chemistry, (2007); and author of more than forty articles. His numerous awards and honors include an Othmer Fellowship from the Chemical Heritage Foundation (2001), and the Pfizer Prize from the History of Science Society (2005). In 2004, he was the first recipient of the Francis Bacon Award for the History and Philosophy of Science.
Our sympathy to Jill Calderone whose father-in-law, Joe Calderone, passed away this weekend. Here is the link to the obituary: http://www.hahnfuneralhomes.com/obits/obituary.php?id=643001
Dear Colleagues:
Rod Ambrissi will fill Laura O’Sullivan’s previous role as the program director in Special Events & Stewardship working with the Annual Giving & Marketing Strategy team. He will be working closely with the leaders of the recognition societies (Sorin Society, Corby Society, Order of St. Thomas More, John Cardinal O’Hara Society, Rockne Directors Circle, as well as the Badin Guild) to plan and execute events that engage and inspire.
Rod has spent the last fifteen years traveling the world, as a cruise director with Royal Caribbean International. He will apply his extensive experience working internationally and interacting with diverse cultures and lifestyles to the many recognition society activities as well as Notre Dame Day. Rod’s strengths of creativity and adaptability will serve him well in this role, and you’ll see his enthusiasm is contagious.
Rod and his wife Tammy, already living in South Bend and with Anthony Travel, are thrilled that Rod has found “land legs” and that their long-distance relationship has come to an end. Please join me in welcoming Rod and Tammy to the Notre Dame family.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
South Bend St. Patrick’s Day Parade is this Saturday, 3/14/2015. Kick off is at 11:00 am
It is with great pleasure that I introduce George West as the first new fundraiser to join the Athletics Advancement team. George will make the move across campus to this new role within University Relations on Monday, March 23rd after nearly two-years as Coordinator of Game Day Operations. Prior to joining the Game Day staff, George was in Management and Sales at Enterprise Holdings.
George will fundraise directly for Athletics and also partner closely with the regional development and gift planning teams. I am truly excited about the opportunity for him to further these partnerships as well as many within Athletics. His regional assignment will be announced at a later date.
George is a 2009 graduate of the Mendoza College of Business and was a four-year letter winner as a wide receiver on the Irish football team. He was a part of the first football “early enrollee” class in school history, along with Chris Stewart and James Aldridge. A native of Spencer, Oklahoma, George and his fiancée Sandra (ND ’09) have one son, George III, and are expecting a baby girl in May. In addition to time with his family, George loves to travel and play golf (two hobbies that will quickly endear him to his new prospects and benefactors).
Please join me in welcoming George to UR and the Athletics Advancement team.
Sara Liebscher
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend with Gavin McGuire and The Jerry O’Fonics Band at Bucktown Tap on Saturday, March 14th. Music starts at 9 pm. For more info and directions, visit www.bucktowntap.com!
Hope to see you there!
Special Events & Stewardship is excited to welcome two new coordinators to the team, starting on Monday, March 9th.
Rochelle Miller, reporting to Sara Kassen, will focus on stewarding leadership donors by assisting with acknowledgements, endowment reporting, public recognition, events, and more. A graduate of Bethel College, Rochelle’s experience as an educator and in the nonprofit sector will serve her greatly in her new role. Most recently she served as the Volunteer Coordinator for Joni and Friends, a Christian disability ministry that provides outreach to families affected by disability around the globe. Rochelle’s references spoke of her strong character and commitment to service, and noted, “Everything Rochelle touches, she makes better.” We are looking forward to utilizing these strengths to bolster our efforts.
Also beginning her Notre Dame career this week, please join us in welcoming Lauren Whisler, who will report to Cristi Ganyard. In this newly created position, Lauren will assist with both special event planning and stewardship programs. Lauren will work closely with the team on activities surrounding Football Advisory Council weekends, Commencement, and a variety of other events, as well as supporting the principal gifts stewardship program. Lauren comes to Notre Dame with a combination of events and stewardship experience, having worked most recently as Coordinator of Major Gifts with the Ravinia Festival in Chicago. In this role, Lauren provided individual donor stewardship, cultivating donor and sponsor relationships and coordinating member data and benefits throughout the year. During the summer festival season, Lauren’s attention turned to coordinating and executing a large number of donor and trustee events in the fast-paced festival environment. Lauren previously held similar responsibilities with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. A graduate of Indiana University’s Arts Administration Program in Bloomington, minoring in Non-Profit Management, Lauren is a native of the Indianapolis area and looks forward to returning to her Hoosier roots.
Please join us in welcoming Lauren and Rochelle to the Notre Dame family.
Kind regards,
Katherine
Dear team,
One year after the OAD process, I recently initiated a variety of reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of our structure implemented on March 1, 2014. Such exercises have included the recent data retreat, where we evaluated the current structure and our ability to most effectively manage data, and transform this into information, knowledge, and wisdom that drives our business.
In recent months, I have also asked Sara Liebscher to lead an expanded team in Athletics Advancement. Many of you are aware of this expanded team, which will include additional positions focused on operations, events, stewardship, and fundraising. Brian Powell, Kevin Nugent, Brent Henningfield, and Laura O’Sullivan have recently been appointed to several of these positions, and and I am excited about the impact they are having already. Sarah Futa continues excellent work in her critical role on the team, and Sara is recruiting three new employees to serve as fundraisers and key partners with all members of our fundraising team. In her leadership role, I am pleased that Sara will now assume the title of Sr. Director of Athletics Advancement. Through her excellent leadership and partnership with all members of our team, I am excited about the future cultivation of new philanthropy and stewardship of so many generous Notre Dame benefactors.
I would also like to take this opportunity to outline an expanded scope that I have asked Gavin McGuire to assume. In the role of Development Associate, Gavin will continue with his current responsibilities, but also manage a variety of staff communications for our team, maintain responsibility for stewardship of benefactors I work with, collaborate on cultivation strategies, and lead a variety of special projects. Another specific component of this expanded role will be a deliberate focus on organizational health and innovation. We will be introducing a variety of new concepts on how our team can continue to reinvent itself, provide innovative opportunities to employees across the team, and constantly strive for excellence in our cultivation and stewardship of benefactors. Working closely with each of you, I am excited about the impact that Gavin’s leadership will provide.
Please join me in thanking Sara and Gavin for their continued leadership on our team, and know that I look forward to engaging in dialogue with each of you as we continue to debrief the OAD process and structure.
Alex Romagnolo will join the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team on Monday, March 9, as the Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving. Alex joins us from Grassroots Soccer where he was the Director of Annual Giving for more than three years. Prior to that, he was the Director of Ticket Sales for UC Berkeley. Alex brings with him a wealth of annual giving and athletic ticket sales knowledge. Alex moved to the South Bend area last summer with his wife, Theresa, (the ND women’s head soccer coach) and their two daughters, Sierra (almost 3) and Giovanna (8 months).
Please join us in congratulating him on his new position.
We are pleased to share with you the following position announcements for the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team:
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Pablo Martinez to the position of Assistant Director, Alumni 21+. Within minutes of meeting Pablo it is apparent that his passion for Notre Dame drives him. His efforts in leading the Matching Gifts program as well as his vision for increasing Employee giving have impressed those who work with him. Please congratulate Pablo on his new role.
Lindahl Chase has accepted the promotion to Assistant Director, Notre Dame Fund. Lindahl joined the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team in December of 2013 as the Marketing & Communications Specialist. Lindahl has been a tremendous asset to the entire team. Lindahl has stepped up to every challenge and handled each one with enthusiasm and professionalism. We are thrilled to have her lead the Notre Dame Fund.
Please join us in congratulating them on their new positions.
I am excited to officially announce the addition of Brian Powell to the Athletics Advancement team as the Director of Operations. Brian will oversee a number of our internal functions, including marketing, communications, stewardship, and reporting. Furthermore, he will work closely with the field fundraisers and serve as an integral on-campus resource for their prospect and donor needs, much like an Academic Advancement officer.
Since coming to the University nearly two years ago, Brian has done terrific work as a major gift officer, a leader of Notre Dame Day and most recently, as the Director of the Rockne Heritage Fund. He will continue to oversee the Rockne Heritage Fund through the transition to a new manager.
Brian and his wife, Katie (ND assistant lacrosse coach), are the proud new parents of Cooper, who joined their family and our UR team this past December.
I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Brian officially to Athletics Advancement and am confident that he will play a significant role in our future success.
Sara Liebscher
We are pleased to announce that on March 9th, Pam Mullin will become the newest member of the Development team. Pam will be joining our Midwest team as Administrative Assistant- Regional Development, in support of Chris Murphy and Darrell Paulsen. Pam comes to the University with years of experience as a dedicated events planner, with a consistent record of administrative management that exceeds expectations. Pam was most recently employed at CarexTech and, before that, Press Ganey.
Funeral services for Joan L. Schnur, mother of Chuck Schnur, are as follows: Visitation will be Saturday February 28, 2015 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2301 N. Stockwell Road in Evansville, IN, followed by her funeral Mass at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Joan L. Schnur to a charity of your choice.
from Sara Liebscher: Katie Schwab is the SMC grad and former ND Director of WBB Operations who had a bad diabetic reaction last June and has been significantly disabled since.
On behalf of the St. Mary’s Belles, I am sending an invitation to all to come out and support the Katie Schwab fundraiser sponsored by the St. Mary’s Belles for Katie at Five Guys in Eddy St. Commons on February 25, 2015.
Twenty-five percent of each receipt for the day will be donated to Belles for Katie fund which goes directly to Katie Schwab’s medical expenses. Be sure your receipt has FUNDRAISER on the top.
I am hoping you will be able to get the word out to as many people as you can in the South Bend area. Everyone loves hamburgers & everyone loves Katie! It is a win-win.
May God continue to bless you all in your work. We are thankful to have you with us on Katie Schwab’s journey to complete recovery and restoration,
Thank you in advance for your help in passing the word along.
Sarah & The Rest of the Schwab Family
Thank you to all who attended the session with LinkedIn. I hope you have begun to Rock Your Profile! For those unable to attend please reach out to Ann Amico Moran for more information or guidance.
There are only TWO seats left in this highly popular HR Program:
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for a Coordinator. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Sara Kassen or Ann Moran.
Please welcome Suzanne DeGuilio to our team as Associate Director for the President’s Circle. Having worked on the campaigns for Senator Gary Peters and Senator Joe Donnelly, Suzanne has spent the past five years developing her fundraising, donor relations and events management skills. She grew up in a Notre Dame family led by her father, Judge Jon DeGuilio ’77, and went on to earn her B.A. from Loyola in communications and journalism and her J.D. from Valparaiso University. Suzanne will report to me and start on February 17, 2015.
Drew Buscareno
Drew Buscareno
I am excited to share that Mary Jane Añón will assume the role of Associate Director for the Advisory Council program effective February 16, 2015. Over the past 2 1/2 years, Mary Jane has proven to be an invaluable member of our team with a can-do attitude and an uncompromising commitment to excellence. As Associate Director, Mary Jane will help lead our efforts to deepen the philanthropic impact of the Advisory Council program and enhance the engagement of our 650+ members across 17 Advisory Councils.
Drew Buscareno
Tom Molnar and Patrick Kaiser are pleased to announce that veteran University Relations team member, Kathy Lentych, will be joining East Region Development in the important Administrative Assistant role.
Kathy has faithfully served Our Lady’s mission since 1999 in a variety of roles, including Letter Shop, Sorin Society, Special Events and Stewardship. Her vast experience and heart for serving and strengthening our important benefactor relationships will become invaluable to Tom and Patrick out in the field. Her steady and humble nature will also help to keep them “organized.”
She will continue to assist with Stewardship until her new position start of March 2nd, (back at Eddy Street) which happens to coincide with her Notre Dame start over 16 years ago.
Please congratulate Kathy on her new role when you get a chance.
Tom Molnar & Patrick Kaiser, Regional Development-East
Please join me in welcoming Betsy Killilea to Principal Gifts. Betsy will be joining me as Administrative Assistant on February 23rd. Betsy and her husband Tim have lived in the South Bend area their entire lives. They have two high school children, Kyle (16) and Mia (15). Betsy is a graduate of Butler University and has spent the past 10 years working in sales and design for River Park Furniture and prior to that, worked at the Summit Group as a consultant and software trainer. In her free time, Betsy is a very serious tennis player and golfer. I am delighted that she will be working with our team.
All are welcome to attend the Spring Spiritual Series on Pope Francis on February 19, March 19, and April 16 from 5:15pm-6:15pm at the Coleman-Morse Center. Free and open to all faiths, all staff, friends, spouses, and co-workers. Simply RSVP to Fr. Jim Bracke CSC at James.A.Bracke.4@nd.edu.
Staff masses are held at 10am at the ND Log Chapel on the following dates:
February 12
March 12
April 9
During Lent, all are welcome to pray the Stations of the Cross at the Sacred Heart Parish, the church below the Basilica. Entrance is by the Main Building. Open to all faiths; prayer begins at 12:10pm on Fridays during Lent, except Good Friday.
Jennifer L. Harwell |
Jennifer L. Harwell |
on behalf of Maria Di Pasquale
I am writing to announce that Karin Dale has been promoted as the new Dean’s Administrator in the College of Arts and Letters. I could not be more pleased. We were pleased to have had a number of well-qualified applicants, from the College, across the University and from off-campus. In her new capacity, Karin will serve to facilitate my role as Dean, following the good example of Cindy Swonger, as well as some additional supervisory duties in our office.
Karin joined the Dean’s Office team this past August as a senior administrative assistant. Previously she served the University as an Events and Project Coordinator in the Mendoza College of Business.
Please join me in congratulating Karin on her new position.
Sincerely,
John T. McGreevy
Ethics Week at the Mendoza College of Business
Are you ready to Rock Your Profile? Did you know that potential employees are checking you out? Join us in learning how to maximize your presence on LinkedIn on Monday, February 9th. LinkedIn’s Beth Lux, Customer Education Specialist, will present tips and tricks to help create a strong LinkedIn profile, discuss developing your professional brand, and share how to position yourself. Choose from one of the three possible times at three different locations. If you haven’t already, sign up by clicking on this link.For more information please email Ann Amico Moran at amoran2@nd.edu.Thank you!
Jared Mrozinske and I are pleased to announce that effective February 9th, Lauren Brown will be joining the Development team as an Administrative Assistant, West Region.
Lauren holds a BS in Science from Indiana University South Bend, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Louisiana State University. Her passion for service and community has shown throughout her career with her years spent with AmeriCorps, as well as her time serving as an intern with Camp Mokule’ia and as a volunteer with REAL Services.
Lauren is an enthusiastic business professional and a true team player. She brings with her both leadership and management experience, and a true commitment to the mission of service that is an integral part of Notre Dame.
We look forward to closely collaborating with Lauren in her new role.
Please join us in congratulating Lauren!
All the best,
Scott Jessup
Polish your skills and boost your productivity by taking one of the workshops offered by our IT trainers. Revisit GOOGLE, brush up on BOX, learn what else you can do with EXCEL. We all need this one: a Lunch and Learn opportunity called Working from your Mobile Device. Go to oit.nd.edu/training or call 1-7227 with questions.
Kevin P. Cannon, Director, Engagement Information
Jennifer L. Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
We would like to announce that Kiran Mistry is transitioning from her position as myNotreDame Support Coordinator to the role of Administrative Assistant – Clubs within the NDAA Programs Team. Over the course of her tenure, Kiran has exhibited exemplary accountability and customer focus, elevating our Help Desk in innumerable ways. She will bring her extensive institutional knowledge, considerable work ethic, and good nature to her new role supporting the NDAA team and our clubs.
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that effective February 02, Laura Midkiff will be joining the Organizational Effectiveness leadership team as Manager, Regional Development Administration.
Laura holds a BA in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as a Master of Liberal Studies degree from IUSB. Her love for Notre Dame came from her father, a ’60 graduate, who instilled in her the Fighting Irish Spirit.
Laura is very excited to take on this new and challenging role. She brings with her creativity, enthusiasm and commitment to the mission of Notre Dame.
I look forward to closely collaborating with Laura in her new role.
Please join me in congratulating Laura!
All the best,
Tim Willis
Regional Development has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Jennifer Harwell or Ann Moran.
The Medical Foundation just informed us that they are in dire need of A+ and A- blood. Please donate if you can.
Friday, January 23rd, 10 am ~ 2 pm in the Gracement
Dear colleagues:I am thrilled to communicate that Lauren and Joel Fox welcomed Charlotte Jude Fox into the world on Monday! The proud new parents can’t stop smiling! Charlotte was a healthy 8 lbs 11oz and 20 inches long! They could not be more excited about this miracle from God. Please join me in congratulating Lauren!
In Notre Dame,
Katherine
Are you ready to Rock Your Profile? Did you know that potential employees are checking you out? Join us in learning how to maximize your presence on LinkedIn on Monday, February 9th. LinkedIn’s Beth Lux, Customer Education Specialist, will present tips and tricks to help create a strong LinkedIn profile, discuss developing your professional brand, and share how to position yourself, in this one-hour informative session. Please sign up for one of the training sessions at Grace Hall, the Alumni Association Auditorium, or the Family Room at Development’s temporary office at Moreau Ct. by clicking on the link here. For more information please email Ann Amico Moran at amoran2@nd.edu.
Thank you!
We will complete processing of CY2104 gifts on close of business Wednesday, January 14th, as planned. On the morning of Thursday the 15th, colleagues are encouraged to review relevant donor records to ensure that everything they anticipated to be in for year end is there. If you have questions or concerns, please contact a member of Donor Services to investigate as follows:
Planned Giving – Sue Prister
East Region – Stacy Koebel
West Region – Candace Davenport
Midwest Region – Jamie Barry
Principal Gifts/CFR/Others – Brian Dean
We will make any needed adjustments on Thursday, January 15th and officially close the calendar year. Thanks to everyone for your support of the Donor Services Team during this busy time of the year.
Brian Dean
It is with great pleasure that I announce the full-time hiring of Brent Henningfeld and Kevin Nugent to the Athletics Advancement team. As you know, both gentlemen have been serving in internship roles for us over the past year and are excited to transition to these new positions immediately.
A 2007 graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Sports Administration / Business, Brent has assumed a Coordinator role, with an added focus on our data management efforts. He is a South Bend native who attended both Christ the King Grade School and St Joe High School, and who aspires to someday have visited every major league baseball stadium. With 14 under his belt to date, Miller Park in Milwaukee with its world famous sausage race is the early favorite.
Kevin is a 2013 Notre Dame graduate with a degree in Marketing. Following in the footsteps of his father, Kevin Sr. (ND’78), “Nuge Jr.” was also a four-year member of our Irish hockey team and monogram winner. He will be the Associate Program Director and will help to develop, oversee and implement our new endowment initiative and associated benefits, along with many other marketing and stewardship-based projects.
The energy, enthusiasm and new ideas Brent and Kevin brought to our Athletics Advancement efforts over the past year were notable, and I would ask you to join me in congratulating them.
Fulfill your resolution for self improvement and be sure to see the schedule of professional development workshops offered to faculty and staff this Winter/Spring by HR:
http://hr.nd.edu/career-development/learning-programs/
Principal Gifts has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Jennifer Harwell or Ann Moran.
Ind. 23 at Edison, between Twyckenham and Ironwood near #NotreDame, closed for electric line repairs, maybe through Friday. Via @INDOT
Earlier today the folks at GRANTLAND.COM released what they call a “30 FOR 30 SHORT” — a short film — about former Notre Dame student-athlete Reggie Ho.
Jim Small, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Special Events and Stewardship has an open position for an Assistant Director. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Katherine Lane or Ann Moran.
Dear colleagues:
I’d like to share a few staffing updates for the Special Events & Stewardship team. I am happy to announce that Laura O’Sullivan has been hired as the Program Director for Athletic Events & Stewardship. She will start her new role immediately, but will still serve Annual Giving Program until a new team member can be found. Laura has been at the University for four years, and is known for creating exceptional events and experiences for Recognition Society members, and for helping to execute the first Notre Dame Day. Before her tenure at Notre Dame, Laura served as the Director of Development & Executive Director of Southwestern Michigan College, and before that as the Executive Director of the March of Dimes. Her positivity and love of the University are contagious. Please join me in congratulating Laura.
With this change, we have an immediate opening for an Assistant Director of Special Events & Stewardship, mostly serving the Annual Giving Programs unit. This position will report directly to me, and will work closely with Amy Schell, Mark Naman, Rita Udvardy, and the Donor Experience team. Lastly, we are adding a new coordinator position to the overall team. Reporting directly to Cristi Ganyard, this coordinator will assist with stewardship activities as well as with events. If interested in either of these positions, please let us (and your manager) know asap.
Blessings for a Happy New Year!
Katherine Lane
Regional Development has a second opening for an Administrative Assistant. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Jennifer Harwell or Ann Moran.
Dear Colleagues,
The annual stewardship report mailed last week to all Board of Trustee and Advisory Council members and all benefactors who have contributed at least $5,000 during the last fiscal year or $100,000 cumulatively (that’s 5,139 families!). The stewardship report outlines fiscal year fundraising numbers and shares donor stories. Hard copies are in your mailbox or, for the regional offices, in the mail.
Happy New Year!
Special Events & Stewardship
Thomas A. Molnar, Director of Regional Development
The at-Work Weight Watchers meetings are held in the 2nd floor Board Room, every Tuesday from 12noon to 12:45pm. The meetings are open to all Moreau Court employees, and they can stop in to check out a meeting whenever they wish.
WW is also planning an Open House on January 20th – these usually involve demonstrations and extra info for potential new attendees.
For more information: http://www.weightwatchers.com/work
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Scott A. Jessup
I am very pleased to announce that Mark Dumich will be joining the prospect management team as Assistant Director, Midwest Region on Monday, January 26th.
Mark comes to us with 8+ years experience working at M&N Trading in Chicago, a boutique trading firm specializing in the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve. Mark spent his time creating, developing and executing strategies across global markets. Mark is also a member and seat owner at the Chicago Board of trade. Mark is a 2006 graduate from Notre Dame, majoring in finance and minoring in anthropology. Mark worked as a student manager for the baseball program during his time at Notre Dame.
Mark and his wife, Carrie, will be relocating with their four young children. Mark has been very involved with Sharing Hands Ministry at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Illinois and was on the Parish Pastoral Council at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Deerfield, Illinois.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Mark back to Notre Dame and the Development Team!
Thank you,
Colleen McQuilan
Director of Prospect Management
It is with great excitement that we introduce a new member to the Development team. Kathryn “Katie” Edel will be joining our East team as Administrative Assistant, Regional Development in support of Chris Baguer and Ron Linczer. Katie was most recently employed at the St. Joseph’s Proscutor’s Office in the role of caseworker for Child Support Enforcement. In that role, Katie developed a great deal of experience in multitasking through her case load, briefing and negotiating with attorneys, preparing communication pieces and interaction with her clients.
Katie is a 2007 graduate of Indiana University, South Bend and holds a B.A. in Mass Communication. She and her husband, Casey, live in South Bend and share their home with their “senior” dog, Suzie. In her spare time, Katie enjoys a mean game of darts which she took up when dating Casey. She also keeps active taking Zumba classes.
Please join us in welcoming Katie to the East team and making her feel at home. Her official start date is Monday, December 22. If you miss her over the abbreviated week, Katie will be joining us at Blackthorn on January 5th.
GO IRISH!
Chris Baguer and Ron Linczer
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
Dear Colleagues,
I write to share the news that our colleague, Judy Furlong, is retiring from Notre Dame. Judy joined the University in 2005, working in our New England regional office. Along the way, Judy became a Notre Dame parent – her son Thomas is a 2009 graduate. In her work, Judy’s knowledge of our benefactors and development operation has been a tremendous asset to our team. As a colleague, Judy is known as pragmatic, resourceful, reliable, and cheerful – a great team player. Along with our benefactors, we will miss the day to day contact we have with Judy.
Judy’s email (judith.l.furlong.7@nd.edu )will remain active, so reach out and wish her the best. Thank you, Judy, for your service to Notre Dame!
My best,
Anne Griffith
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
We would like to extend this exciting and wonderful discount to all Faculty and Staff! Come into Starbucks at the Hammes Bookstore & Café at Eddy St.
December 17th, 18th and 19th.
Show your ID and receive
60% OFF
All Starbucks Merchandise
Including Holiday Blend Bags of Coffee!
This discount applies to all faculty & staff with valid ID.
Cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons.
I have asked Human Resources to assist me over the next three months in conducting an Organizational Analysis and Design of my team (Corporate & Foundation Relations, Academic Advancement, Marketing/Communication, and Campaign Administration). Our goal is to craft an organizational structure that allows us to increase Corporate and Foundation Relation benefactions, to improve our partnership and communication with each of you and our academic units on campus, and to create an even better team environment marked by mutual respect and exemplary collaboration. The goal is to share our new organizational design/structure by the end of February 2015.
The OAD engagement team will be reaching out to many of you to schedule conversations with you. Thank you in advance for making time for these conversations. If you are not invited to participate in an interview or focus group, but wish to share your thoughts on our organizational structure or processes, you are welcome to do so by emailing Julia Sama atjkelly7@nd.edu.
Thank you for all you do to advance Notre Dame!
Shannon Cullinan
A detail-packed Year End Memo was emailed to you today, please review it
The new President’s Circle 2013-2014 Annual Reports are here! If you would like hard copies of the report, please check the ESC (Blackthorn) library/workroom. An electronic version of the report can be found in the Unrestricted priority folder on the Campaign Box account. Please contact Dylan Reed or Shelby Carroll with any questions. Thank you!
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Belise Rutagengwa will be joining the Operations & Technology team in Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing as Program Manager, Phone Center on December 22nd. Belise joins us from the Chicago based advertising agency Abelson Taylor where she served as an account executive.
As the Phone Center Program Manager, Belise will build integrated calling strategies, manage student managers and callers, and develop call center processes and goals. In addition, she will work closely with Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team members and partners from around campus, to leverage the phone center in their broader marketing initiatives and strategies.
Belise graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Political Science & International Studies, with a minor in English Literature.
Please join me in welcoming Belise to the University Relations team.
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Please join us in welcoming Aviva Wulfsohn to the Engagement Information Team as Database Coordinator. Aviva, comes to us from the OIT department where she was a Sakai specialist. She brings strong computer and writing skills that will enable us to enhance our data quality in advance.
Aviva is married to Ian and they have two lovely children, Liora and Eliana. Aviva will start Monday, December 8th. Please join us in welcoming Aviva to the Engagement Information Team!
Please join us in welcoming Jimita Potter to the West Region Development team as Administrative Assistant. She started December 1st and her supervisors will be Stephen Smith, Regional Director and Shannon Forry, Associate Regional Director.
Most recently Jimita was administrative assistant for Corporate Foundation Relation. Prior to this, she worked in Donor Services. Before joining the University, Jimita was a high school teacher for the Penn Harris Madison school system. Jimita is a Mishawaka native. She is married to Phill Potter and has two daughters, Jackie and Julia.
Please join us in welcoming Jimita to the West Region team!
Stephen Smith and Shannon Forry
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of Matt Cook, Administrative Assistant for the West Regional Development team. Matt has been a tremendous asset to the team and will be missed. Matt is pursuing new opportunities and we wish him the best. His last day in the office will be December 12th. Please join us in wishing Matt much success in his future endeavors.
It’s the 9th year for our Holiday Open House here at Nicholas J. Salon & Spa and we couldn’t be more excited! On Wednesday December 3 we will be offering a special discount on Aveda Products, Vomor Hair Extensions and amazing deals on our Nicholas J. Salon & Spa gift cards!*
-Complimentary hand treatments (5pm-8pm)
– Complimentary polish change (5pm-8pm)
-Complimentary holiday hair demonstrations (5pm-8pm)
– Enjoy appetizers, wine and sweets (5pm-8pm)
Aveda Products:
-Buy One, Get One half off
-Holiday Packages 20% off
Gift Cards:
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A reminder that next Monday’s Mass, December 8th in the ESC Family Room, is a Holy Day of Obligation, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As always, Mass will begin at 8:45am.
The 2014 Annual Giving Winter Campaign has launched with the following elements:
Mailing: The Annual Giving Christmas mailing dropped November 21. The mailing was sent nonprofit standard, and began arriving in local mailboxes on November 24.
The mailing was sent to a total of 196,511 members of the Notre Dame Family.
Website & Email: http://Christmas2014.nd.edu is the Christmas campaign website. It is live now. Please feel free to share! The website hosts a Christmas message from Fr. Jenkins, a video featuring a number of the Basilica choirs performing “O Holy Night”, and a link to a subsite with downloads of the Christmas image for mobile and desktop devices.
An email inviting them to view the site will be distributed to alumni, parents, and friends on Thursday, December 4.
This project was a success due to collaboration with a number of university partners and teammates. A huge thank you to the team that made the video production possible:
Karen Kirner, Steve Warner and each of the musically talented students in Campus Ministry for their guidance and partnership.
Beth Grisoli, Tony Fuller and LaKesha Walker in University Communications for their leadership on the website and video.
And, a big shout out to my teammates on the Annual Giving Strategic Marketing Operations team. Thank you, Robin Caldwell, Jim Gosz, Richard Kohler, Lori Rush, and Lindahl Wiegand for your guidance, continuous support, and content creation.
Morgan Bullock
Notre Dame Faculty/Staff Holiday Shopping At Starbucks in the Hammes Bookstore & Café Eddy St.
Celebrate the season! Treat yourself and others to your discount at the Starbucks in the Hammes Bookstore & Café!
Please enjoy this delicious discount at the Starbucks:
Includes all Starbucks merchandise, as well as food & beverage
It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of Courtney LaVere as Associate Regional Director of Development for the University of Notre Dame. Courtney has been a tremendous ambassador for the University and a valued team member. She will be missed. Courtney will be staying in the South Bend area and will be focusing her time to pursue new opportunities. Her last day in the office will be December 19th. Please join me in wishing Courtney much success in her future endeavors.
The basement of the Parking Garage will be taken over by the construction company doing the renovations at the ND Football Stadium starting Monday November 24th, 2014 at 7am EST. We need to discontinue use of the basement parking garage starting that day.
Admire the beauty of Notre Dame all year long with a collection of 18 photos featuring iconic campus images as captured by the official university photographers. The splendor of Our Lady’s University can be seen through all the seasons of the year.
18-month calendar (January 2015—June 2016) 12×12, spiral-bound
Cost: $20 Purchase Locations: Hammes Bookstore, Eck Visitors Center & The Morris Inn Shipping is also available online. All proceeds to benefit ND Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society.
For more information, visit RELAY.ND.EDU
Please remember to have attendees for the Louisville Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, November 18 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Louisville Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, November 21 at Noon.
If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278.
Come say good-bye to Angela Lucus as she heads off to Texas. We are meeting at Brother’s at 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th.
Colleagues,
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November 12 is National Career Development Day Notre Dame is committed to the professional development of all employees through training workshops, educational benefits, career counseling services, and more. The Office of Human Resources invites all faculty and staff to celebrate National Career Development Day by exploring these opportunities and programs, learning how to grow your Notre Dame career, and networking with other members of the University community. Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking 8:00 a.m. (McKenna Dining Room) Keynote Speaker 8:30 a.m. (McKenna Dining Room) Lee Svete, Assoc. V.P. for Career and Professional Development, University of Notre Dame Professional Development Fair 8:00 a.m. – noon (McKenna Dining Room) Visit with representatives to learn about:
Breakout Sessions 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Session topics:
RSVP requested. Onsite registration also available. To RSVP or for more information, contact askHR at (574) 631-5900 or askHR@nd.edu. |
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Lisa Heming has accepted a new position as the Director of Student Services for Graduate Business Programs in the Mendoza College of Business. The business school team sought out Lisa for this post which provides her with student and faculty interaction which she very much enjoys.
This new role blends Lisa’s Alumni Association and Executive MBA experiences and taps her skill set. She will be responsible for academic advising, organizing and implementing course registration, planning and scheduling curriculum, and organizing and delivering student orientations and diploma ceremonies. These duties support 500 students and span 4 business graduate business programs including the 1-year and 2-year MBA programs, Master in Accountancy and the Master of Science in Management.
Lisa joined the NDAA team in January 2012 and in the last 2 ½ years, Lisa:
Beyond her professional contributions, Lisa provides an upbeat, can-do attitude and energy.
We are still working through the details of the timing of this change – especially with the holiday season approaching. I will be working with HR on this position.
For now, please join me in congratulating Lisa on her new opportunity.
Thank you.
Sharon E. Keane, Director of Professional and Academic Programs
To get pre-sale tickets for the Santa Breakfast, go to our Eventbrite page. There will be three seatings this year, but tickets sell out fast and there are only so many available at the door. Tickets are $6 per person (adult or child) for pre-sale or $10 at the door. Feel great about breakfast with Santa: all proceeds go to help the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Great meal. Great cause. Great fun.
Please remember to have attendees for the Northwestern Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, November 11 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Northwestern Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, November 14 at Noon.
If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278.
Special Events & Stewardship is thrilled to share that more than 3,800 personalized letters and endowment reports were mailed on Friday, October 31st, to more than 2,700 University benefactors. Principal donors’ packages also included special narrative updates, in accordance with their personalized stewardship plans, a letter from John Affleck-Graves for those with bequests or other estate commitments, and updates on current capital projects when appropriate. This marks both the earliest these report packages have been sent and the largest quantity ever prepared!
All FY14 endowment reports have been added to Advance and are accessible via the “Endowment Reports” link on the allocation window. Please let me know if you have any difficulty accessing any particular report. You’ll also note that the FY13 reports remain for reference. Going forward, we will maintain a five-year history of reports at this location. Hard copies of capital project updates will be provided to primary solicitors later this week, and all special updates for principal benefactors have been scanned and will be added as contact reports in Advance as quickly as possible.
Special thanks as well to Larry Helmsing, Donna Adams, Jay Rizzi, and Carleen Quinlan for their partnership and efforts in making this feat possible!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or e-mail.
Thank you,
Mary Fisher
Laura O’Sullivan’s grandfather, Thomas J. Murphy, 93, passed away Friday, October 31st in his home (only 37 days after her grandmother). See the link for his lovely obituary.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1050 Wilber Street, South Bend, IN. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN, where a Military Service will be conducted.
Team,
It is my pleasure to announce that George Duke will be returning to
the University of Notre Dame as Director of Regional Development on
the West team. After 20+ years of fundraising experience at Notre
Dame, George returns to our team with a focus on cultivating
relationships with members of the Notre Dame family in Arizona and
Colorado.
George will be moving to South Bend and beginning employment Tuesday,
November 4th. Please join me in welcoming George back to Notre Dame!
Best, Stu
Regional Development has two openings for Administrative Assistants that will be posted today at jobs.nd.edu. If you have questions regarding the position please talk with Ann Moran or Jennifer Harwell.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Matt Cook will be leaving Notre Dame in a few weeks to move back home to Utah. Matt has been a pleasure to work with and we wish him nothing but success as he starts the next chapter in his life.
Please join us as we thank Matt for all that he has done for the Development team and for much success and happiness in his future endeavors in Utah.
Stephen Smith
Shannon Forry
Engagement Information has an opening for a Database Coordinator has been posted at jobs.nd.edu. If you have questions regarding the position please talk with Kevin Cannon or Ann Moran.
Whether you are experiencing a recent loss of a loved one or remembering those long passed, the Notre Dame Alumni Association will remember your loved one by name during our annual All Souls Prayer at the Grotto service. Because the Feast of All Souls falls on a Sunday this year, our community will gather at the Grotto on Monday, November 3rd to pray the rosary and light a special candle in memory of the faithful departed for whom prayers have been asked. The rosary begins at 1 p.m. and all are welcome to join us. If you would like to help lead a decade of the Rosary, please contact Angie at apurcel1@nd.edu.
To submit your own prayer request for your loved ones, please do so here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AllSouls2014 by Thursday, October 30th. All prayer requests will be prayed at the conclusion of the rosary.
Angie Appleby Purcell, MDiv. ’97
Director of Spirituality
I am delighted to announce Andrea Bullock as the Director, Strategic Marketing for Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team, effective October 27th.
Andrea will lead the team charged with developing personal philanthropic relationships broadly for the University. Her team has responsibility for developing relationships that lead to giving in key segments including: Students, Young Alumni, Alumni 21+ years out from graduation, Parents, Friends and Employees.
Andrea joins us with over 15 years of marketing experience, most recently serving as Media Director at the ViTRO agency in San Diego, CA. At ViTRO, Andrea lead marketing teams responsible for accounts including ASICS, L’Oreal, Heineken, Serengeti, Kaplan University and many others. She played a major role as a senior management leader developing agency culture and values, mission statement,
staff training, client relationships, new business, and internal structures. During her leadership, the media department grew from two to twelve people with billings increasing from $15 million to over $85 million.
Andrea brings significant experience uncovering deep target audience insights and implementing data-driven plans that deliver a high degree of audience conversion that supports business objectives. Her teams have developed award winning Omni-channel strategies, integrating traditional media, digital (display, video, CRM, SEM/SEO, email, paid social), social media, public relations, on-site event
activations, partnerships, direct mail, etc. resulting in high-impact campaigns.
Andrea joins her husband Andrew at Notre Dame, where he is the Associate Director for the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Please join me in welcoming Andrea and her family to the University Relations team.
Brian Couch
Sr. Director, Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Halloween party last Friday. We had over 100 kids come through and vote for their favorite theme. It was a close vote…
1st Place – Lego Land
2nd Place – Pirates
3rd Place – Despicable Me
The Lego Land team has won lunch of their choice! Please see Jen Harwell for details.
The winners of the Halloween Prize Raffle were:
Jacob Gosz
Nate Hannah
Morgan Petty
Brady Keegan
Karina Fessler
John Machalleck
Yarvara Loungo
Liam Kempf
Olivia Snell
Naya Riley
Chance McGrath
We will have pictures uploaded to box in the next few days. If you would like to take a survey and offer your feedback please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/989ZB2C.
Thank you!
The Halloween Committee
Joe was with him when his father, Matthew J. Gelchion, passed away on October 13th. Private services were held on Friday, October 17th, in St. Petersburg, FL. Matthew J. Gelchion, Jr., 89, is survived by his 5 sons, Matthew III, Merrill, Michael, Joseph and David, 2 daughters, Mary Rachinsky, and Margaret Heffernan, 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
Please take time to fill out the NDVoice Survey that you received on October 16th. Your feedback is valued and provides guidance to ND and UR leaders on what we do well in addition to identifying the opportunities we have to improve our workplace. The survey is administered by an external company and your responses are anonymous. Anyone who has not taken the survey will receive a reminder on October 22nd and again on the final day of October 31st. If you have any questions or have not received a survey please contact Jeanne Monsma, ext. 8963
On October 16th at the GROTTO our teammate Brandon Tabor asked his girlfriend Emily Kendall to marry him. Here’s the full-story: http://notredamegoirish.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-notre-dame-grotto-engagement-last.html
Notre Dame Women faculty and staff are invited to join us after work to learn about “Día de los Muertos” from Jackie Welsh and reflect on our own customs of remembering loved ones who have passed. Cost is $5 per person and includes an authentic Mexican menu consisting of a Taco Bar, Tamales, and traditional Pan de Muerto, as well as one beer, wine or soft drink of your choice.
Live entertainment by Mariachi ND will begin at 5:30pm and the speaker will begin at 6pm. Registration is required by 6:00pm on 10/24/14.
RSVP here: http://goo.gl/forms/8Elgh6s9gy
Send payment to Maureen Lakin, 149 Fitzpatrick Hall by Monday, October 27th.
Notre Dame Women faculty and staff are invited to join us after work to learn about “Día de los Muertos” fromJackie Welsh and reflect on our own customs of remembering loved ones who have passed. Cost is $5 per person and includes an authentic Mexican menu consisting of a Taco Bar, Tamales, and traditional Pan de Muerto, as well as one beer, wine or soft drink of your choice.
Live entertainment by Mariachi ND will begin at 5:30pm and the speaker will begin at 6pm. Registration is required by 6:00pm on 10/24/14.
RSVP here: http://goo.gl/forms/8Elgh6s9gy
Send payment to Maureen Lakin, 149 Fitzpatrick Hall by Monday, October 27th.
Just posted today, Assistant Director, Sorin Society Marketing. Please visitjobs.nd.edu or click http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/556 to learn more about this role as well as the most current positions open in UR.
Nina Holdread recently joined Special Events & Stewardship for the next six months in connection with the University’s Leadership Rotation Program. Nina will be developing a plan for digital stewardship across campus. She will also be enhancing the Founders Wall by adding a story-telling feature of the interactive display. Her prior rotations were with the Office of the President and Student Affairs.
Nina joined Notre Dame in 2009 as a Project Manager in the PMO within the Office of Information Technologies. She worked on a number of campus initiatives while she was in OIT, including leading the Social Security Number Remediation project where her team received the Presidential Team Irish Award.
Prior to joining Notre Dame, Nina spent thirteen years with Whirlpool Corporation, where she was involved in various global initiatives, including working over six years with Information Security, Privacy, and Audit Compliance.
This past summer Nina got married in Hawaii. She and her husband Dave live in Elkhart. In their spare time, they love traveling, hiking, and watching movies. Please join me in welcoming Nina to the team.
Warm Regards,
Katherine Lane, Sr. Director, Special Events & Stewardship
Dear colleagues:
In an effort to streamline events for the Development Department and to offer a consistent level of excellence in the execution of Athletics Advancement events, a new position within the Special Events & Stewardship team has been created.
The Program Director for Athletics Events & Stewardship will serve as the lead for planning and executing all events and activities associated with Athletics Advancement. While football season will be a critical focus, it will be a goal of this position to also strategically utilize all of the other athletics contests and teams throughout the year. Work requirements include weekend hours and travel in support of varsity sports.
This position will be a member of the Special Events & Stewardship team reporting directly to me, and will have a dotted line to Sara Liebscher in Athletics Advancement. The position will spend time with both teams, having a landing spot at both Eddy Street and the Joyce Center. The position will be posted soon on jobs.nd.edu. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
Katherine
There are many locations to choose from including Eddy Street. There will be 2 counselors meeting with faculty and staff in the Family Room at Eddy Street on four Tuesdays in October. You are encouraged to sign up for these sessions or any other location on campus between October 6 and December 12. See the Fidelity website at netbenefits.com/nd to schedule an appointment. The dates and times for the Family Room are below:
Please remember to have attendees for the North Carolina Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, October 7 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the North Carolina Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, October 10 at Noon.
If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278.
Jennifer L. Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
Campaign, CFR and Mar/Com participated in a wildly successful TEAM BUILD where we cut and constructed 100 Christmas Trees out of re-purposed pallets.Colleagues,
Wishing much happiness to Jared Mrozinske and Jenna Bilinski who got engaged on Saturday at Rocco’s (the site of their first date!). They had a marvelous evening celebrating with friends and family! As Jared says, “We could not be happier!”
Jennifer L. Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
Brooke’s mother, Mary Kay Tuohy, MD, died on September 24th at her home in St. Paul, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Sunday, September 28th, and a private burial takes place today, September 29th.
Here is the obituary: http://www.ohalloranmurphy.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2719705&fh_id=12984
To respond to the growing needs of Notre Dame’s graduate business programs, the Mendoza College of Business has created the Graduate Business Fund. This fund effectively replaces the MBA Annual Fund.
Alumni and friends who give to the Graduate Business Fund support the key priorities of the MBA, EMBA, MNA, MSA, and MSM (formerly MSB) programs. The Fund offers a convenient way to directly and immediately benefit every aspect of the Graduate Business experience at Notre Dame. Donors may choose to direct support to the specific program of their choice.
The first Graduate Business Fund campaign will begin with a mailing that is scheduled to drop on Tuesday, September 30. It will be sent to Graduate Business alumni excluding Double Domers.
Please visit http://supporting.nd.edu/annual-giving/graduate-business-fund/ for more information.
Please contact Jim Cunningham at jcunni10@nd.edu with any questions.
It is with sympathy that I share news about the passing of Laura O’Sullivan’s grandmother, Helen Murphy. Helen was a member of Holy Cross Parish, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to: Harbor Light Hospice, 1608 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. To send condolences, please visit, www.kaniewski.com.
I know you will keep Laura and her family in your prayers.
Katherine Lane
Please remember to have attendees for the Stanford Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, September 30 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Stanford Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, October 3 at Noon.
If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 1-3663, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.
This best practice is brought to you by Development’s ND Voice Committee and their initiative to enhance communication by sharing best practices for employee recognition and appreciation. Special thanks to Sara Kassen and Carolyn Lax for this month’s posting.
Employee recognition is on every organization’s to-do list but sometimes gets de-prioritized. Studies show when putting together a recognition program it is important to praise effort and reward results. Being recognized for achievements, knowing one’s contributions matter to the organization, and the opportunity for growth and professional development have all been shown to have a considerable impact on employee satisfaction and commitment.
The University of Washington established an employee recognition program to raise morale and to encourage higher levels of performance. One of the ideas they created was a “Stress Support Kit” which included a comedy video, healthy snacks, wind-up toys and a stress ball. Employees were gifted the kits as a way to acknowledge their hard work and effort during stressful times.
Another idea to reward employees who make a difference is through gift cards. The amount of gift cards can be $25 and under and can be purchased at a variety of places close to campus including: Kilwin’s, the ND Bookstore, Jamba Juice, McAlister’s, Biggby’s, Rolf’s for a zumba class, Chiptole, etc. Please be advised that gift cards are taxable compensation and you can find information regarding gift tax policies at http://controller.nd.edu/assets/91706/gift_current.pd.
Let us know if you implement any of the best practices we’ve posted and be sure to stay tuned for next month’s best practice brought to you by your ND Voice Committee.
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing is excited to announce the inaugural Proud to Be ND Virtual Run and Walk! This #GivingTuesday,December 2, give the gift of a Notre Dame education, and get active wherever you are!
1. Register at http://Proudtobe.ND.edu/VirtualRun by choosing a distance and making a gift to the Notre Dame Fund.
2. On #GivingTuesday, December 2, run or walk (or bike, or swim…) your pledged distance. Share your photos and videos using #ProudtobeND!
3. All Virtual Run & Walk donors will receive a finisher’s medal in the mail. Register by October 19 and receive your medal before race day!
Questions? Contact Race Director Jonathan Retartha, ’07 ’11 at Jonathan.Retartha@ND.edu or 574-631-5340.
Faculty and Staff receive a 10% discount in Starbucks everyday! Just show your ID.
The American Heart Association will be hosting the St. Joseph County Heart & Stroke Walk 5K Walk/Run on Sunday September 28th from 1pm – 4pm
This event will require us to close Eddy St. Eddy Street will be closed at 10 a.m. on this date and will re-open after 6pm.
The Parking Garage at Eddy Street Commons will remain open for guests, employees, and event parking customers. Patrons can enter the garage off of Angela on Burns Street (next to Fairfield Inn & Suites). You will be able to exit the garage on Burns St onto Angela Blvd. Please notify all employees and residents. Parking will be FREE for this event.
It’s with great excitement that I announce our two new teammates to Development’s Marketing & Communications Team!
Ms. Catey Traylor, a 2014 graduate from Central Michigan University – and, Mr. Terry Howard a 2013 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. They will be asked to “fill the shoes” of Michael Rodio and Bob Quakenbush…
We had more than 100 outstanding applicants for these two open positions – and I will tell you we are EXCITED about these two talented individuals!
Ms. Catey Traylor hails from “Pure” Michigan. She grew up riding horses (family owns a horse farm), playing softball and writing stories in a north-west suburb of Detroit called South Lyon. She was the “Editor-in-Chief” of Central Michigan University’s student-run school newspaper – responsible for a staff of over 50 students.
Catey was one of 20 top college journalists selected by the Carnegie-Knight Foundation Initiative to participate in an eight-month investigative project about post-9/11 war veterans reacclimating to civilian life. Catey spent the summer traveling all over the country interviewing homeless veterans.
Catey also spent a summer at New York University as an intern in NYU’s Hyperlocal Newsroom. Her “news beat” was local shops and she wrote stories, shot video and photo and created multimedia packages about life in East Village, Manhattan.
Catey graduated from CMU with a degree in Online Journalism with minors in Media Design, Production and Technology, and Leadership.
Catey Traylor Fun Fact: College and NBA sports fans may recognized the last name TRAYLOR. Catey’s first-cousin Robert “Tractor” Traylor was a college basketball star at the University of Michigan and played seven seasons in the NBA.
Here’s what one of Catey’s supervisors (Mary Marron) at CMU said about her: Mary stated that she is one of Catey’s biggest fans. Catey was an incredibly engaged and outgoing student – with these personal traits:
– Mature– Reliable– Hard-working– Accepting of challenges– Go-Getter– Self-motivated– Willing to take direction and learn
Mr. Terry Howard is a “Hoosier” from just down the road from South Bend in a town called North Judson, IN. Terry grew up on a gravel road — playing football and baseball in this farming community.
An “early admit” to the University of Notre Dame – Terry is the first person in his famiy to go to college. He graduated from Notre Dame with a B.A. in English with a concentration in Creative Writing.
While at Notre Dame, Terry was a student assistant at the Hesburgh Libraries – all four years. He was also very involved with Inter-Hall sports for the BIG RED of Dillon Hall – the best residence hall on campus!
Since graduating from ND in 2013, Terry has been serving as the Assistant to the Director of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission. He also worked as a Community Impact Intern for the United Way of St. Joseph County and served on the Long Range Planning Committee for the Pulaski County Library.
We also learned that Terry and his Dad have “played catch” – in 25 states – with a goal to do this in all 50 states. When they take family trips in the car – they will pull off the side of the road, grab the mitts and a ball and play catch. Isn’t that cool!
Terry Howard Fun Fact: Terry is the all-time career-rushing leader at New Judson – San Pierre High School!
Here’s what Notre Dame Professor Valerie Sayers had to say about Terry:
In fall 2012, Terry was a student in my advanced fiction workshop, and undergraduate elective that attracts the strongest writers on campus. He quickly distinguished himself as one of the stand-out writers of narrative. The first line of my first set of commentary on his work reads; “You’re a graceful, straightforward writer who takes a big chance here,” — taking a chance signifying a level of above-and-beyond engagement with the material that I tell my students makes a writer. Fiction writing may be the best test of initiative ever devised and it was my sense that Terry pushed himself to write at a level of complexity that most college students aren’t ready yet to achieve. By the second manuscript I wrote “It’s very exciting to see this draft, both because it confirms my initial sense that you have talent and because these pages real liveliness and engage the reader throughout.” By the time he submitted his final project, I felts a strong writer had achieved a new level of depth and development.
Terry is intelligent, thoughtful, witty and charming. I recommend him without reservation and with admiration and regard.
Please be sure to stop by and welcome Catey and Terry to Notre Dame – we’re excited they’re here!
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Jim Gosz has joined the
Operations & Technology team in Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing as
Assistant Director of Digital Content. Jim joins us from the
Mishawaka-based media conglomerate Schurz Communications where he
served as Digital Creative Director. In that role, he was creative and process
lead for the digital communication efforts of various cable,
television, radio, and newspaper properties across the country.
Prior to Schurz Communications, Jim spent a total of 9 years working
for the University in both the Information Technologies department as
a Web Designer and the University Communications Department as a
Senior Interactive Designer.
As Assistant Director of Digital Content, he will oversee oversee the strategic plan, program management and execution for procurement of digital content to be included in
the strategic and fund marketing efforts of the annual giving team, as well as
supporting various strategic marketing efforts through the analysis of
digital content effectiveness. Jim will also partner with Marketing Communications (Development), OPAC and NDAA on digital content initiatives.
Jim and his wife, Dori, have 3 children: Jacob (8), Lucas (5), and Nathan (2).
Please join me in welcoming Jim to the University Relations team.
Please join me in welcoming Michael (Mike) Svarovsky as a new Director, Corporate Relations working primarily with the College of Science.
Mike comes to us from 3M where he was a Microbiologist and Group Leader within their Corporate Research Materials Laboratory. In addition to conducting research at the interface of microbiology and materials science, Mike was a member of 3M’s Academic Relations Committee and served as the liaison for several interactions between the company and academia including 3M’s industrial membership in the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State, sponsored fellowships for graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin, and recruiting Ph.D. candidates from UW’s College of Engineering.
Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2000. He went on to complete a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2006.
Mike, his wife Gina Navoa Svarovsky and their 2 year old daughter, Sonia, relocated to South Bend from Minneapolis. Gina holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, a Masters in Education from Notre Dame (through the ACE program), and a Masters and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is an Assistant Professor of Practice with a joint appointment in the College of Engineering and the Center for STEM Education within the Institute for Educational Initiatives.
Jeff Arnold, Director of Corporate Relations
We wish Lauren Dunbar the very best as she has decided to return to her career in real estate. Lauren has been a great team player in the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing organization as the leader of the Alumni 21+ years out segment for the last two years. She will be missed, but will remain in the area.
Lauren is pursuing her real estate interests to provide greater flexibility after she and her husband Josh welcomed they daughter Louisa into their family earlier this year. Please join me in wishing Lauren well.
The position of Assistant Director, Alumni 21+ will be posted onjobs.nd.edu shortly. Jonathan Retartha is covering the 21+ Alumni responsibilities until Lauren’s replacement is hired.
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
Please join me in congratulating Geoff Stookey recently promoted to Budget Analyst. In addition to a growing portfolio of budget management, Geoff will manage the credit card payment gateways and ensure our compliance with credit card payment industry standards. He is also responsible for the review of certain audit reports to ensure data quality. Geoff has taken a leadership role with the management of the monthly gift reports and has done an excellent job in reviewing Suspense Funds and Sundry Outright Gifts. Geoff always enjoys a challenge and worked diligently to identify over $500k in funds that helped us reach our Unrestricted Goal of $40M in FY 2014! We look forward to seeing what he will accomplish in 2015 and beyond!
We have a new face in Finance! Suzanne Dunne joins the University Relations Finance Team on Monday, September 22nd. She will provide financial management and budget oversight for Annual Giving Programs, Principal Gifts, Special Events, President’s Circle and Advisory Councils. She will also be involved in financial forecasting and special initiatives.
Suzanne is a University of Notre Dame MBA Fellow and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Washington, Seattle. She is Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified and is a Project Management Professional. Suzanne is a strong leader as evidenced by her service in the United States Navy – Surface Warfare Officer and is experienced in financial management through her work at Honeywell Aerospace, The Vanguard Group and Whirlpool Corporation.
I am delighted to announce that Aaron Wall will be taking on an additional assignment as the Program Manager for Notre Dame Day, 2015, reporting to me. This assignment will be in addition to Aaron’s current role as Associate Director, Student Philanthropy.
Aaron will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and execution of Notre Dame Day which we be held on April 27, 2015, building on the incredible success of Notre Dame Day, 2014. As program manager, Aaron will lead the Core Team that actively manages the Notre Dame Day scope and work plan, while also coordinating the activities of the campus-wide Executive Steering Committee.
Aaron has demonstrated a high level of leadership and program management skills in the successful launch and development of our vibrant Student Philanthropy program.
Please join me in congratulating Aaron on his expanded role, and supporting him as we take Notre Dame Day, 2015 to new heights.
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing.
Jack Cashel Lazenga was born 9/21/14 at 8:58 pm to delighted parents Beth Ferlic and Nate Lazenga. He was 8 pounds 1 ounce and 21.74 inches. He is named for Nate’s late father and the city in Ireland where Beth and Nate were engaged.
The family is all doing very well, and Beth says she is “so relieved and overjoyed.”
Please join me in welcoming Laura Snell to the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team as the Associate Director of Badin Guild. Laura will be directing the Gift Planning Marketing Efforts and managing the Badin Guild Member Experience.Laura was most recently the Director of Marketing Communications at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Underwriters Laboratories (UL LLC) in various marketing roles.
Laura has her MBA in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Environmental Science, both from Indiana University. She will join our team on September 22.
Dear Team,
It is with great enthusiasm that I announce Patty Herrity will be transitioning to the role of Development Project Specialist for the following 24 months.
In this role, Patty will serve as the primary liaison for the Campus Crossroads Project as well as manage four strategic projects in various areas of the Development organization.
Patty will report directly to me over these two years, and will split her time between the Joyce Center and Eddy Street Commons / Grace Hall. Patty’s experience in the Ticket Office, Donor Services, and Prospect Management prepare her for this multi faceted rotation opportunity.
Patty will begin this transition effective Monday, September 22, and she will split her time between the project specialist role and prospect management for the next four weeks, as we identify her successor in Prospect Management.
Please join me in congratulating Patty as she embarks on the next phase of her career in serving Notre Dame.
All my best,
Micki
Dear Colleagues,
The 2014 Fall Mailing began to drop on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Pieces take 3-5 business days to reach the Notre Dame family around the country.
This mailing is a foldout brochure that uses great images to instill nostalgia and remind them of their love for Notre Dame. The mailing was sent to over 130,000 alumni, parents and friends, and contains both a reply card and a business reply envelope.
This piece would not have come together without the ongoing partnership with University Communications and the hard work of Morgan Bullock and Lindahl Wiegand. Thank you!
Go Irish!
Amy Schell, Director, Annual Giving Funds
The American Heart Association will be hosting the St. Joseph County Heart & Stroke Walk 5K Walk/Run on Sunday September 28th from 1pm – 4pm
This event will require us to close Eddy Street at 10 a.m. on this date and will re-open after 6pm.
The Parking Garage at Eddy Street Commons will remain open for guests, employees, and event parking customers. Patrons can enter the garage off of Angela on Burns Street (next to Fairfield Inn & Suites). You will be able to exit the garage on Burns St onto Angela Blvd. Parking will be FREE for this event.
On September 23rd, these three teams will join forces for a ‘TEAM BUILD’. Together, we will be constructing Pallet Christmas Trees for purchase by our UR Colleagues with the proceeds going to make an impactful donation to a local charity. Each pre-ordered 4’ tree will cost $20 ($25 with the base) and be delivered by the first week of October.
Order now to spruce up your holiday decorating and support our team building and philanthropic activity!
Place your order via email with Sarah Bogucki (sbogucki@nd.edu) by September 23rd, both cash and check will be accepted.
Free on-campus health screenings
Screenings will be at ESC on Oct 9th and at Grace on Oct 24th.
Schedule your on-campus screening by calling askHR at 631 5900. For more information about screenings and Your HRQ, click here.
Development Colleagues,
Sara C. Liebscher, Director of Athletics Advancement, Associate Athletics Director
University Relations has two open roles for Associate Directors, Global Advancement.. If you are interested in these positions, please apply at jobs.nd.edu. The job # is S14082.
on behalf of Maria Di Pasquale:
I’m teaching a class this semester working with Healthworks Kids Museum downtown to identify opportunities to improve the museum and bring more visitors there. Students in my class are looking to interview parents with young children (up to approx 8 yrs old) to find out your needs and wants in regards to places where you can take your children to entertain them. It doesn’t matter if you have visited Healthworks or not. If you wouldn’t mind participating, students will contact you to schedule a short interview at a convenient location, (with or without your children), say perhaps a park or playground where your kids can play at the same time.
For families who haven’t been to Healthworks, you can also schedule your interview there and have your family enjoy the facilities at no cost. Your initial thoughts on visiting the museum for the first time will be of great interest.
If you can help us out, please email me at aconrado@nd.edu with your name, and contact info (email and/or phone number) and a student will contact you in the next few days. The interviews will take place over the next two weeks. Thank you so much!
Ann-Marie Conrado, Assistant Professor, Anthropology
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We have an open role in our New York City office for an Associate Director, Major Gifts. Job #S13004.
We have an open role in the Alumni Association for a Specialist for Email Campaign. Job #S13010.
We have an open role in Strategic Analytics for a Data Scientist.
Job #S13005.
We have an open role in Annual Giving, Strategic Marketing for a Program Manager for the Phone Center. Job #S13006.
If you are interested in any of the above roles, please apply at jobs.nd.edu.
Thanks,
Jennifer L. Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
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Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Teri Vitale and her family on the death of her father-in-law. Eugene “Pete” Vitale passed away on September 1st at the age of 87. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 5, in the Palmer Funeral Home -Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, where friends may visit for one hour prior. Military graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be donated to Corvilla, Inc., 3231 Sugar Maple Business Court, South Bend, IN 46628.
Please join the Chicago Regional Office in welcoming Anna Seghetti as a new Administrative Assistant on our team!
Anna graduated Magna Cum Laude from Notre Dame in 2010 and she is currently pursuing her Masters of Nonprofit Administration at Notre Dame. Anna has spent the past four years working for the Chicago Historical Museum, and in that role has had valuable experiences in event planning, stewardship and development. Anna shares a great passion for Our Lady’s University and Her mission, and we are thrilled to have her join our (growing!) team based in Chicago. Anna will begin on Monday, September 8th – welcome, Anna!
Rich Reynolds’ daughter Ryan (’09) and her husband Erik (’09) had a son on Saturday the 30th of August. His name is Callan Paul Condra and he weighed 6 lbs 14 ozs, and was 19 inches tall. Callan is Rich and Kim’s first grandchild.
The Kelly Cares Foundation will be hosting Gameday Chase Race 5K/10K this Saturday, September 6th, from 6am-10am.
This event will require us to close Eddy St. and a portion of Napolean St. at 3 a.m. on this date and will re-open after 10am.
The Parking Garage at Eddy Street Commons will remain open for guests, employees, and paid event parking customers. Patrons can enter the garage off of Angela on Burns Street (next to Fairfield Inn & Suites). You will be able to exit the garage on Burns St onto Angela Blvd. Please notify all employees and residents
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Eddy Street Commons Management Office
It is my pleasure to announce that Erin Fessler, Class of 2014, has joined the UR team as an Intern for the Class Agent program. Erin will be researching peer institutions on their own class agent programs, recommending a course of action and executing a Class Agent Program unique to Notre Dame. Erin successfully served as the Co-Chair for the Senior Legacy for the Class of 2014 and spent three years working as a caller and manager in the phone center. Please join me in welcoming Erin back to Notre Dame after a few post-graduate months in Ecuador.
God Bless,
Aaron Wall
On September 23rd, these three teams will join forces for a ‘TEAM BUILD’. Together, we will be constructing Pallet Christmas Trees for purchase by our UR Colleagues with the proceeds going to make an impactful donation to a local charity. Each pre-ordered 4’ tree will cost $20 and be delivered by the first week of October.
Order now to spruce up your holiday decorating and support our team building and philanthropic activity!
Place your order via email with Sarah Bogucki (sbogucki@nd.edu) by September 23rd, both cash and check will be accepted.
Dear Colleagues,
Today, I am very pleased to announce that Dean Ernzen has joined the Development team as Director, Business Optimization.
Dean comes to us from AM General where he most recently served as both their Lean Six Sigma Director and Military Quality Director. Previously, he worked at Honeywell where he crossed paths with some of our current Development leadership team. Dean brings to us not only a deep pedigree in continuous quality improvement as a Certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, but also the diplomacy, objectivity and credibility required to challenge outdated paradigms and create a positive culture of change management.
Dean completed his undergraduate studies at Purdue University (B.S in Mechanical Engineering) followed up by an M.B.A. from Indiana University.
He and his wife,Sherri, reside in Granger with their two sons.
Please join me in welcoming Dean to our team.
All the best,
Tim Willis
Congratulations to Al and Marilyn Bucci on the birth of their grandson, Rocco Bucci. Rocco was born August 29th weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces.
Please remember to have attendees for the Michigan Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, September 2 at 5 PM. Also, please remember to have attendees for the Michigan Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, September 5 at Noon.
We have developed a reminder sheet for the RSVP dates for these fun Development football events! See below.
If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 1-3663, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.
| Notre Dame Football Pep Rally Receptions & Tailgate RSVP Dates | |||
| Home Game | Date of Game | RSVP Date for Pep Rally Reception guests to be entered into BEAT (5 PM Tuesdays prior to game) | RSVP Date for Saturday Tailgate guests to be entered into BEAT (noon on Fridays prior to game) |
| Rice | 8/30/2014 | 8/26/2014 | 8/29/2014 |
| Michigan | 9/6/2014 | 9/2/2014 | 9/5/2014 |
| Stanford | 10/4/2014 | 9/30/2014 | 10/3/2014 |
| North Carolina | 10/11/2014 | 10/7/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
| Northwestern | 11/15/2014 | 11/11/2014 | 11/14/2014 |
| Louisville | 11/22/2014 | 11/18/2014 | 11/21/2014 |
Dear Notre Dame friends,
I am overwhelmed and truly grateful for the outpouring of prayers, love and support that I have received from my Notre Dame family since the passing of my wonderful father. Please know that your hugs, cards, caring words and prayers have touched my heart and lightened my load in these past few weeks. Thank you sincerely!
Blessings,
Janet
OIT’s Training and Transition group has lots of new courses on many new topics starting this Fall.
We’ve upgraded all of our Office classes to Office 2013 and Photoshop and InDesign have been upgraded to Adobe Creative Cloud. Now’s your chance to learn all the new features.
We’ve added a slew of new courses to help you make the most of the whole Google interface.
Anxious to get started? Go to oit.nd.edu/training and click on the Discover IT link to see the whole schedule. Or go to Endeavor.nd.edu to find a course and register for it.
Happy Learning!
Your Technical Training partners in OIT
The “UR Walking on Sunshine” Relay for Life Team is hosting a blood drive in the Lower Level of Grace Hall on Friday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Your blood donation will help save up to 3 lives in our community and help our team raise valuable funds for Relay for Life!
To schedule an appointment, go to: https://www.givebloodnow.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=5204.
If you have questions on eligibility, please contact the Medical Foundation Blood Donor Center at (574) 234- 1157 or email Melissa Newton at mnewton@sbmf.org.
We hope to see you on Friday!
Sincerely,
UR Walking on Sunshine Team
Rachel L. Hughes, Sr. Administrative Assistant, University Communications
We are just over a week away from the first home game. Special Events & Stewardship staff members Teri Vitale and Heather Moriconi are excited to be coordinating the Friday night pep rally reception in the Family Room 5-7 PM on Friday, August 29. Please remember that staff and guests must be registered in BEAT no later than Tuesday, August 26, because final counts are due to the food vendor. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Teri at 1-9986 or Heather at 1-9784.
FYI:
The Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage will introduce new parking rates on Monday, August 18th, 2014 at 8 am. New rates will not affect employee parking. The new rate structure is as follows:
PARKING RATES*
| Stay | Cost |
| 0-2 | FREE |
| 2-3 | $2 |
| 3-4 | $4 |
| 4-5 | $6 |
| 5-8 | $8 |
| 8-24 | $10 |
*Event rates may vary
Joseph FrancisWeber of Ocean City, NJ, 89, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2014, in his home in Ocean City. In recent weeks, Joe was lovingly attended to by his son John (Susan) and daughters Patrice Teel (Tom), Jeanne Summers (Keith), Janet Jessup (Scott) and Anne Kane (David).
Joe was born in Greenwich Village in New York City to George and Margaret Weber. He is predeceased by his brother George and sister Margaret. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx in 1942 and remained a loyal supporter. Joe entered the Army in 1943 and earned a Purple Heart for life-threatening injuries in France. Joe was the husband of the late Marie (“Chickie”) Patton. He is survived by five children, twelve grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe and Chickie shared a life-long friendship with Jack (deceased) and Margaret Meehan. Joe and Peg’s shared friendship resulted in their marriage in 1994. They had twenty years together.
Joe spent 35 years with Mobil Oil Company in refinery operations. He lived a life of honesty, hard work, and family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 18, at Saint Augustine Church, 13th St. & Wesley Ave., Ocean City, NJ at 11a.m. Friends and family may call 9:30-10:45 a.m. before Mass. Burial will follow in Seaside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Joseph F. Weber Scholarship at Cardinal Hayes High School, 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10451 c/o Father Joseph Tierny. For condolences and information, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.
Deena’s husband Eric went to the ER two weeks ago with a blood clot in his leg. Two days ago, part of it separated and traveled to his lung. Doctors will be implanting a filter in his artery this morning, Thursday, to reduce chances of further blockage. Deena and Eric would appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers. Thanks.
I am pleased to announce that effective September 1, Andrew Yocum will be transitioning from his current role as a Business Consultant to join the Applications & Infrastructure Team as an IT Project Manager/Applications Developer. We thank Andrew for his invaluable contributions as a member of the Information Strategy team in the building of the data warehouse. In his new role on the applications development team, he will work with key stakeholders in the Development Office to provide technical leadership in new IT project initiatives which support our strategic business objectives. He will also provide support of our existing systems, including Advance and iModules Integrations. Andrew will be located at Grace Hall.
The open position for a Data Warehouse Analyst on the Information Strategy team is currently posted. See https://jobs.nd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=231875
Please join me in congratulating Andrew on his expanded role.
Carleen Quinlan, Director, Strategic Applications & Infrastructure
Please join the Chicago Regional Development Office and the Midwest Team as we welcome Anne Dockery. Anne received her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from Indiana University and she is a current employee of Notre Dame. In her most recent role, Anne has served as a Guest Service Associate at the Morris Inn. Anne was part of team that opened the renovated and expanded Morris Inn; surely that experience should prepare her well as she enters Development on the brink of football season!
Prior to her Morris Inn experience, Anne provided temporary assistance in both the Mendoza College of Business and the Graduate School. Upon completion of training Anne will relocate to the Chicago office in the role of Administrative Assistant. Anne’s first week will coincide with the UR Summit, and we are thrilled to have Anne on board our team!
Eileen Murdock
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Leah Corachea has joined the Development team as an Administrative Assistant, covering the Eddy Street Commons Front Desk while also serving as my assistant.
Leah is a 2014 graduate of the University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Gender Studies. Among her undergraduate accomplishments, she was the coxswain of Notre Dame’s Big East Champion Women’s Rowing Team and a bouncer at Legends of Notre Dame. Since graduation, she has continued to work at Legends as a catering and events manager.
Among Leah’s biggest challenges as football season approaches is simply putting names and faces together. So as you pass by in upcoming days, please take a moment to briefly introduce yourself and join me in welcoming Leah to the team.
Finally, I would like to thank Carol Ernst, Lauren LaMore and virtually every other assistant who graciously covered the front desk during breaks throughout the transition. The teamwork is invaluable.
All the best,
Tim Willis
Sr. Director, Organizational Effectiveness
Effective Monday, August 11, the Development Tech Team of Rose, Jeremy, and Jeff will be relocated to Grace Hall, 10 South. With this move, the following changes will be implemented:
Please continue to log a service request at http://assyst.nd.edu , or call the OIT Help Desk @ 1-8111.
If you have any questions, please contact your departmental IT support staff.
Carleen Quinlan
Director, Strategic Applications & Infrastructure
Style on Sunday – The ND Women Connect Book Club of St. Joseph Valley is hosting an expanded book club – open to all – on Sunday, August 10, featuring Linda Przybyszewski, Associate Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame and author of newly released book, The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish. Having read the book or not, come draped in your best ensemble, whether it be a beloved pair of blue jeans or your Sunday best, and enjoy a tea accompanied by casual table discussions and a formal presentation from Professor Przybyszewski. Book signing to begin at 4:30 p.m., program starts at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. For additional event details and registration instructions, please visit http://ndsjv.undclub.org/style. Please complete registration by Thursday, August 7. Contact Margot Jones ’11 with any questions at mjones10@nd.eduor 574-631-2473.
AEP will be doing an upgrade to electric system for Legends Row Condos starting at 8 am Thursday August 7th, 2014. They will be blocking the EAST (Burns) entrance and exit during this update. This work will last approximately 4 – 8 hours. We will re-open this entrance as soon as possible. The Napoleon and Eddy entrances and exits will be open as normal.
Michelle, Jill and Teresa
Have you been looking for the latest UR or Development Phone Roster? Or the updated Development Resource Directory? They’re easily yours on our UR site under the Get Connected bar on the left; click Staff Directory. If you see any needed changes, please contact Susan Shields.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Shelby Carroll has joined University Relations as Assistant Director for the President’s Circle. By providing an exceptional donor experience, managing data and processes related to President’s Circle fundraising, and communicating the impact of their generosity, she, along with Drew Buscareno and me, will support the extraordinary work of the UR team to grow this important donor group. Shelby graduated from Grinnell College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology before joining their Development Office. With two siblings graduating from Notre Dame in recent years, Shelby and her family have a strong connection to the University, and we are excited to see how she will help advance our mission.
Please join me in welcoming Shelby Carroll.
All best,
Dylan Reed
Jennifer L. Harwell, Recruiting Coordinator
This best practice is brought to you by Development’s ND Voice Committee and their initiative to enhance communication by sharing best practices for employee recognition and appreciation. Special thanks to Marilyn Bassett-Lance and Doug Leyes for this month’s posting.
Employee recognition needs to be a common practice in any organization. For the greatest effect, recognition should be incorporated as a normal aspect of day-to-day life in the workplace, inspiring everyone to notice effort every day. And, what is more day-to-day than a public “Recognition Bulletin Board” for employee posts of appreciation. It can be a cost effective and fun way to catch your team members in the act of making a difference and sharing it with a public “shout out”. A few things to keep in mind are:
Most employees will bask in the public recognition, look forward to reading the postings and at the same time the board can help your team bond and promote the concept of our business as a team.
This document was compiled from several employee recognition articles/sources.
A couple of Development’s “rock stars” will be in action these first few of weeks of August!
I never thought this day would happen…
The URND Team will be in action again for the 11th Annual LOGAN’S RUN.
The LOGAN Center is seeking volunteers to assist with its 11th annual LOGAN’S RUN this Saturday, August 2nd, here at ND.
Our team will be staffing a water station for the run.
We need your help!
PLACE – ND campus (in front of LaFortune)
TIME – Be there by 8 am and plan on being finished by 10 am
SIGN-UP – Teresa O’Connor at O’Connor.82@nd.edu or Jill Donnelly – jdonnell@nd.edu
It is with great sadness that we announce that Perrine Blakley will be
leaving Notre Dame on Friday, August 1st. She and Jason are moving to
Boise, Idaho where she will assume the role of Assistant Director of
Annual Giving at Boise State University. Jason recently graduated from the Law School and will be working at the Idaho Supreme Court. Perrine will soon complete her Master of Non-Profit Administration from Mendoza.
Please join us as we thank Perrine for all that she has done for the
Development team and for much success and happiness in Boise.
Rich Reynolds
Mike Seeley
Human Resources is looking for volunteers to participate in a couple of focus groups to help us identify training needs for the fall/spring learning programs for Notre Dame staff. We appreciate your participation in the past programs offered through Human Resources and want to make sure our learning programs continue to address the changing skill needs across campus.
If you are interested in sharing your observations and suggestions about what should be offered in the coming academic year, please sign up for the focus group scheduled in your location. Group size is limited so sign-up is on a “first come-first serve.”
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Grace Hall 200
OR,
Date: Friday, August 1
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Eddy Street Commons, Family Room
Please reply to Kara McClure at kmcclur1@nd.edu regarding the session you wish to participate in. We’re eager to hear your suggestions!
Our sympathy to Leslie DeVolder on the death of her mother-in-law, Elizabeth “Bette” Kathryn DeVolder.
Bette DeVolder died on July 11th in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Sheldon, Iowa on July 9, 1932.
She is survived by her sister Mary Jo Wilder, her children Dennis (Cheryl) DeVolder, Mary (Jim) DeVolder Heintz and Michael (Leslie) DeVolder. Bette was devoted to her children and grandchildren Caitlin, Emily, Allison, Claire, Shannon, Keri and Jack.
Bette attended Briar Cliff College and taught kindergarten as well as elementary school, prior to marrying John and raising her family. Christmas was her favorite holiday, but she really loved anytime she could spend time with her family.
Dear Colleagues:
With a heavy heart, I am sharing Peg Jewett’s note regarding the passing of our dear friend, Pat Hickey:
It is with enormous sadness that I tell you that Pat Hickey died Sunday night. Pat retired several years ago after serving Our Lady’s University for twenty years. He had been battling cancer for a number of years. For the last two years, he was doing well – enjoying retirement, visiting this children and grandchildren, and sending out many emails to his Notre Dame friends! I had lunch with him two months ago and he was vintage Pat! I understand from his daughter, Maura, that the past six weeks were tough on Pat, so God called him home. The scripture “well done, good and faithful servant” comes to mind.
Visitation will be held from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, July 17, at William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA.
A mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Friday, July 18, in St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church, 200 Brodhead Ave., East Stroudsburg, PA. Burial will follow at Laurelwood Cemetery, 901 Bryant St., Stroudsburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that tributes/memorial donations be made to the University of Notre Dame in the name of J. Patrick Hickey, University of Notre Dame, 1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
The Hickey family address is: Mrs. Deborah Hickey, 7228 Hickory Lane Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
We have lost a true Notre Dame man. I have lost a most excellent friend.
I know you join me in prayer and remembrance for Pat and his family.
Sincerely,
Anne Griffith
Laura O’Sullivan
Dear colleagues:
I am happy to announce that the Special Events & Stewardship unit is now fully staffed! We have hired Amanda Retartha as an assistant director, and Amy Thomas as the stewardship writer/editor.
A Double Domer with a B.A. and M.A. in English, Amanda Retartha recently earned her Ph.D. from New York University in English and American Literature. A true academic, Amanda will be responsible for the stewardship programs for endowed professorships and the University Libraries. While at Notre Dame, she interned at Ave Maria Press, and worked for Academic Services for Student Athletes. At New York University, Amanda interned at Scholastic, Inc., and served as an adjunct instructor/teaching assistant as well as an assistant to the Dean of their School of Law, where she wrote acknowledgments and other correspondence. In Special Events & Stewardship, Amanda will also write acknowledgments, serve as a strategic partner to the East Region of Development, and assist with departmental events. Amanda and her husband Jonathan (an assistant director of Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing) reside in South Bend.
Amy Thomas, a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy, earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Notre Dame in 2011. Amy returns to the University from Press Ganey Associates, where she was recently serving as an account manager, responsible for 58 clients and a caseload of over $3 million. Before this role, she had served as an adjunct faculty member at both Indiana University South Bend and Lake Michigan College, where she taught composition, creative writing, and introductory literature courses. Her excellent project management skills and extensive writing background will assist her in this new role, as she will be preparing acknowledgments, editing annual endowment report updates for the academy, and writing for many audiences. Amy will serve as a strategic partner to the Midwest Region of Development and assist with departmental events. She is a native of Detroit and currently resides in South Bend, where she enjoys writing, gardening, and yoga in her spare time.
Amanda (starting on July 21) and Amy (starting on July 28) will report directly to Heather Moriconi and will be housed at Eddy Street Commons. Please join me in welcoming them to the Department of Development.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce an organizational change effective July 1 for Corporate Relations. Corporate Relations will now be led by Jeff Arnold. Jeff will lead the entire corporate relations group (Gary Girzadas, Jean Collier and Cathy Windeatt) in working directly with faculty to understand, synthesize, and articulate research for a development audience. Jeff will also direct the CR team in proactively identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporations on a local, regional, national, and international level. In addition to the above responsibilities, Jeff will continue to manage a personal portfolio of corporate relationships, as well as the overall portfolio of the entire team, leading the planning and implementation of major fundraising efforts on behalf of the CR’s faculty constituents and in support of other University priorities.
Please join me in congratulating Jeff on his expanded role.
In Notre Dame,
George Keegan, Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Please join us in saying farewell to Mike Rodio this afternoon (Thursday). We will be gathering at O’Rourke’s at the end of the work day.
All please be advised that Eddy Street will be closed July 10th, from 12pm – 10pm for the Music Fest Battle of the Bands Concert. Access to Eddy Street Parking Garage will be directed towards the south Napolean entrance and east Burns St entrance. This event will be FREE along with FREE Parking during these time frames.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce a few organizational changes effective immediately for Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing (AGSM). These changes are a result of a continued alignment in the structure of the team to support the primary goals of driving philanthropy and donor growth, as well as alignment with the goals of our OAD process.
The new organization will have three primary teams:
Annual Giving Funds – This group will drive revenue, participation and donor satisfaction for each of the funds in Annual Giving. It will include the Notre Dame Fund, Sorin Society, Badin Guild, Athletics Annual Giving, Law Annual Giving and MBA Annual Giving. This team will be lead by Amy Schell.
Operations and Technology – This group will include all of the core capabilities required to engage and develop relationships with prospects and donors including: Online Technology, Direct Mail, Phone Center, Marketing & CRM Tools, Analytics & Reporting, Data and List Management, and Donor Experience. This team will be lead by Mark Naman.
Strategic Marketing – This group will lead engagement and development of prospects and donors in segments critical to our donor growth and revenue goals. It will include segment leaders for Young Alumni, Alumni 21+ years out, Parents Program, Student Philanthropy and the Proud to Be ND program. We will be posting the Director role for the leader of this team.
Please join me in congratulating Amy and Mark on their expanded roles, and thanking Kevin Madden for his service as Director of Recognition Societies.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
The technology in the Family Room that was damaged by lightning has been repaired and is available for use again. Please let ESC OIT know if you experience any problems. Thank you.
Congratulations to George and Bryanne Keegan on the birth of Georgia Elise Keegan. Little Georgia arrived on Saturday June 27th at 10:32am weighing in at 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches tall. Mother and baby are doing great and Georgia is being surrounded by loving older siblings Jenny, Jack, Emily and Brady.
Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming back Lynn Hubert to Notre Dame Development. As you know, Lynn enjoyed a very successful career as a fund raiser at Notre Dame and we couldn’t be happier that she has chosen to return to the University. Lynn, who will rejoin the Midwest team on July 14, will work with leadership prospects throughout the Midwest Region.
Mike Sullivan
This best practice is brought to you by Development’s ND Voice Committee and their initiative to enhance communication by sharing best practices for employee recognition and appreciation. Special thanks to Bob Quakenbush and Rudy Reyes for this month’s posting.
Looking for a way to recognize good work or express your gratitude to a colleague while enriching our department’s collective knowledge about Our Lady’s University at the same time? Consider a book about Notre Dame as a token of your appreciation.
So many books have been written about Notre Dame through the years that you can be certain to find one that is meaningful, useful, or will be treasured as a keepsake or as an addition to — or the foundation of — a personal collection of books about Our Lady’s University.
For those who might enjoy perusing old photos and illustrations of the early days of Notre Dame, there is Thomas J. Schlereth’s fascinating The University of Notre Dame: A Portrait of Its History and Campus, first published in the 1970s. For a book to uplift the spirit, the Notre Dame Book of Prayer or The Chapels of Notre Dame might be fine selections. For the Civil War buff, options include Father William Corby’s Memoirs of Chaplain Life: 3 Years in the Irish Brigade with the Army of the Potomac, which has been described as one of the best of the numerous published diaries of Civil War participants, or Notre Dame and the Civil War by James Schmidt. For the football fan, there are many new or used books to choose from; one of the most recent additions is Coach for a Nation, a new biography of Knute Rockne by Jim LeFebvre.
Sometimes, you can unexpectedly find a great story about a Notre Dame alumnus in a book about another subject. Imagine reading James Bradley’s highly-regarded Flags of Our Fathers for the first time and discovering that a young Marine, Corporal Robert Leader, who was instrumental in the first flag raising at the top of Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima (the one that took place before the most iconic photo of World War II was taken) later became a popular professor who taught Art Traditions at Notre Dame.
This year, as the University celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., the founder of Notre Dame, consider the biography, Edward Sorin by Marvin R. O’Connell, or The Chronicles of Notre Dame Du Lac, attributed to the founder himself.
Many books about Notre Dame can be found at the campus bookstore, and many more can be found online at BetterWorldBooks.com, Ebay.com or Amazon.com.
Please join me in welcoming Michael Vangel ’14 to the marketing and communications team. Michael will be interning in our department until late October — primarily as a writer.
Michael, who hails from St. Louis, MO — graduated this past month from Notre Dame with a BA in American Studies and Italian. He’s a former Bass Captain in the Band of the Fighting Irish and Executive Editor of the Dome Yearbook. He also hosted a weekly radio show on WVFI, wrote for the Scholastic and played in a rock band. Busy guy!
During his time at Notre Dame Michael also spent a semester abroad at the University of Bologna (Italy) and he spent a summer at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History as a Jazz research intern. So if you have a question about JAZZ — he’s your guy!
Michael’s first day is today — June 16th!
—
Jim Small
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Development
The technology in the Family Room is currently down and will be for approximately 2 weeks. One of the main components had to be shipped to the manufacturer for repair. We will post a notification once it is operational again and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Starting this month the ND Voice Committee for Development will be posting best practices for employee recognition and appreciation as part of their efforts on improving communication. Every month a new idea will be featured that is easy to implement and has little or no cost. Many thanks to the committee for their time and effort on this project! Stay tuned for the first posting.
Congratulations and farewell to Lori Willard on her new position, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, with iModules.
Lori’s good nature and encyclopedic knowledge of our data, systems, and processes made her an invaluable resource for our staff and our constituents, and she will be sorely missed. Nevertheless, this is a great opportunity for Lori, and we are very happy for her.
We view ourselves as partners as much as customers with iModules, working to make their product (and, thus, myNotreDame) better. In that light, Lori is still a member of the team. In a very concrete way, the University will continue to benefit from Lori’s knowledge and expertise. We look forward to seeing her at iModules’ annual user conference!
Mark Welch
Please join me in welcoming Debbie Meck-Loughran as a new Assistant Director of Major Gifts for the Los Angeles and Orange County area. Debbie brings to Notre Dame several years of fundraising and donor relations experience. She served as the Development Coordinator at Rosary High School in Fullerton, California. Leading up to her position at Rosary High School, Debbie spent eight years in education in the Diocese of Orange and independent private schools with a focus on early childhood development. She was the President of the Notre Dame Club of Orange Country from 2000 – 2002. She continues to be active in several charities and organizations, including Mustard Seed International and National Charity League.
Debbie graduated with a Bachelor of the Arts in Government from the University of Notre Dame in 1991. A native and current resident, Debbie resides in Orange County, California with her husband and four children. Her husband Terry Loughran (Notre Dame Class of ’91, Alumni Hall) is Director-Senior Portfolio Manager with City National Bank in Beverly Hills. Three of their children, Kit (’16), Ryan (’17) and Kelly (’18) currently attend the University of Notre Dame. Their son Andy is in the fifth grade.
Stu Fortener, Senior Regional Director – West Region
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to welcome Ron Linczer to the Notre Dame Development family. Ron joins the East Region as a Regional Director, based in South Bend and serving New England.
Ron brings over 20 years of sales and sales management experience to this role. Most recently, he served as Business Development Manager for Gemstar Manufacturing. Ron holds an MBA in Marketing/International Business from Notre Dame (1988), and a BS in Economics from Ball State University (1984).
Ron’s wife, Anne Ranaghan Linczer, is a 1989 graduate of Notre Dame. Ron and Anne have ten children, including 2014 graduate Edward. Daughter Grace will be a junior at Notre Dame this fall, and son John will join her on campus as member of the incoming freshman class. William (16), Claudia (14) and Owen (12), attend Trinity School at Greenlawn. The next two, Veronica (10) and Genevieve (8) both attend St. Joseph Grade School. The latest additions to the family, Damien and Gabriel, are both about 2-1/2 years old and “just keep us running”, according to Ron.
Please join me in welcoming Ron to Notre Dame Development!
In Notre Dame,
Anne Griffith
Anne M. Griffith
Senior Director of Development – East Region
Dear colleagues:
I am happy to share several staffing announcements and promotions for the Special Events & Stewardship team (please note that our unit is no longer to be referred to as Donor Engagement). First of all, we want to thank Libby Schleiffarth and Pat James for their dedication and commitment to Notre Dame’s mission; both are retiring this summer. I am inspired to share the following staff changes:
We currently have two openings, an assistant director of special events and stewardship (with a focus on the endowed professorship and library programs) and a stewardship writer/editor. Thank you for your support during these transitions. As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Warm Regards,
Katherine Lane
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2014, Advance will be held open for FY14 through the end of business, Thursday, July 3rd. Following are several items to consider:
Gifts/Pledges
o Note: Gifts intended to be invested in the endowment need to be to the University’s broker by Wednesday, June 25, 2014. If the gift is received after this date, gift credit will be given in FY14 but the gift will post to the endowment in FY15.
Reporting
Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
Stacy L. Koebel-Harder, CPA, CGMA
Director, Development, Donor Services
As you know, all Notre Dame faculty and staff will transition to Gmail and Google Calendar on Tuesday, June 17. In an effort to help those off campus become familiar with Gmail and Google Calendar, the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) will conduct several informative webinar sessions. These sessions will last approximately an hour and will include a brief demonstration of both applications and a question-and-answer period. All sessions will cover the same material. The remaining webinars are scheduled for:
Thursday, June 12: 6 a.m. EST and 1 p.m. EST
To sign up for a session, go to:
https://docs.google.com/a/nd.edu/forms/d/1oHSkaBT8h_dQlpdu6P3L9x9nJLcd1LoHT3jU9fHMd88/viewform?usp=send_form
An email will be sent to all those who register with information on how to access the webinar.
For additional information and training resources, visit https://oit.nd.edu/going-google. If you have additional questions, please contact the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111,oithelp@nd.edu or chat at https://help.nd.edu.
Linda
I am pleased to announce that John Lloyd (J.D. ’92) has been appointed Academic Advancement Director for the Law School effective June 30, 2014. A brief bio is included below.
As part of the Academic Advancement team, the Academic Advancement Directors work across the University to surface, devise, and implement strategic academic fundraising initiatives to bolster the University’s research enterprise.
As the Academic Advancement Director for the Law School, John will serve as a liaison between the Law School and the development team. He will also serve as a member of the dean’s senior leadership team. The scope of John’s responsibilities includes working with the dean to understand the priorities and needs for Law School funding and subsequently educating development employees on such items. These priorities will direct the capital, endowed, and special fundraising activities for the school.
MEET JOHN LLOYD 
John is a South Bend native, a graduate of Northwestern University (1989) and Notre Dame Law School (1992). As a practicing lawyer for over 20 years (most recently as a partner at Krieg DeVault), John focused on transactional and litigation matters in the areas of real estate and health care, as well as general commercial litigation. He has been a member of the St. Joseph County Bar Association since 2003, serving as President during 2009-2010. John is licensed to practice in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. John has been recognized by Best Lawyers In America® as well as by Indiana Super Lawyers.
John and his wife Margaret reside in South Bend with their 4 children, Meg, Jack, Josie and Jane.
Visitation for the family of Jack Haynes will be from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, June 6, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury, IN.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 7, at the First United Methodist Church, Middlebury. http://www.fumcmiddlebury.org/apps/location/
The Sorin Society and Corby Young Alumni of the Sorin Society FY2014 Giving Society Reminders (GSRs), dropped on Wednesday, May 28th.
The mailings were sent first-class presort and should begin arriving in local mailboxes Monday, June 2.
The mailings contained a total of 2,243 pieces.
Emails versions of the GSRs were sent on Sunday, June 1st.
Please contact the Donor Experience team at 1-5198 or Kevin Madden at 1-0448 if you have any questions.
Please join us in prayer for Carolyn Hardman and her family upon the passing of her father, Jack Haynes. As many of you know, Carolyn has been working very hard to support her beloved father during this last phase of his life. Jack died peacefully early Sunday morning, and as Carolyn said, heaven gained a great man.
I will pass along funeral arrangements as they become available.
Brian Dean
More than 3,300 alumni, family, and friends are returning to campus this week for Reunion. Please help us welcome them back home.
Thursday through Sunday, May 29 through June 1
Documentary Screening: “88 and 1”
The Alumni Association is offering free admission to one of the marquee events of Reunion weekend. The documentary chronicles the Notre Dame’s basketball team’s legendary upset of UCLA in 1974. After the movie, former head basketball coach Digger Phelps and Ted Mandell, the co-director of the film and a faculty member in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre, will take questions from the audience. Please register on myNotreDame if you’d like to attend.
Friday, May 30; 8:30 p.m. in Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
If you haven’t heard or seen the messages from OIT, we are in fact Going Google next month. To prepare employees and transition them from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, OIT has done the following.
1. Created a Website with multiple Google training resources (reference guides, videos, etc…)
https://sites.google.com/a/nd.edu/going-google/
2. Subscribed to a one year interactive training system for Google Apps called Synergyse. Users will need to download the plugin after receiving access to Gmail on the 17th.
https://sites.google.com/a/nd.edu/going-google/training/synergyse
3. Organized training opportunities (the Training schedule is located on the Going Google site and registration is available through Endeavor)
– General overview sessions (Demonstration)
– Hands on instructor led training for general users and delegates
4. Worked with our DIS staff to identify departmental users who will be your Google Guides.
Sara Bogucki
Julie Burnett
Matthew Cook
Carolyn Hardman
Linda Klaybor
Rick Kohler
Jennah Marino
Kristin Trosper
Rita Udvardy
Lin Wang
Brooke Wenzel
And don’t worry…There is life after Outlook just like there was life after Eudora.
If you’ve participated in training, reviewed online materials and still find that you need a comparison between the two systems then follow the link below. You will be directed to a site containing presentations on Gmail and the Google Calendar.
http://learn.googleapps.com/outlook-users
–Linda Klaybor
Please join me in welcoming Sean MacCready as a new Associate Regional Director for the Midwest Region. Sean will be working in our Chicago office beginning June 9, 2014. Sean comes to Notre Dame after coordinating the leadership gift advancement efforts of one of Chicago’s oldest academic institutions, Saint Ignatius College Prep.
Originally from Pottsville, PA, Sean earned his Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology and Gender Studies at Notre Dame before moving to Chicago and obtaining his Masters of Arts in Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Planning as part of Loyola University of Chicago’s LU-CHOICE volunteer teaching program. Following three years of teaching junior high English, science, and social studies, Sean created St. Agnes of Bohemia’s alumni and development program while concurrently completing his Masters of Education in Educational Administration through Notre Dame’s Remick Leadership Program in the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE). In 2010, Sean transitioned to St. Ignatius College Prep and led the leadership gift efforts at Saint Ignatius with a focus on alumni-driven philanthropy to support a robust tuition assistance program. Sean volunteers with the Notre Dame Club of Chicago’s Non-Profit Networking Committee, serves as the Board Chair of Saint Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Elementary School, is a member of the Auxiliary Board of the Big Shoulders Fund, and serves on the leadership team of Chicago’s ACE Advocates. As a proud Chicagoan of ten years and resident of the Little Italy neighborhood, Sean is excited to return to his alma mater and join Notre Dame’s Chicago-based team.
Michael Sullivan
I am happy to announce that Jeff Fersch has been promoted to Major Gifts Officer. He will begin this role on July 1, 2014, continuing to work in our Chicago office. Jeff graduated from Notre Dame in 1998 and has been working in the Chicago office since January of 2005 as an administrative assistant. Triathlon racing is one of his passions and training for a full distance Ironman will be his quest this summer. When he isn’t standup paddle boarding in Lake Michigan, he can be seen biking from downtown Chicago to campus for the annual football home opener bike ride with other Notre Dame alumni, parents, staff and friends. Please join me in congratulating Jeff!
Mike Sullivan
Dear Colleagues:
Please note that Aaron Fricke, Director of Gift Planning, has taken a leave of absence from the University. We will be hiring another gift planning officer to work in the West (formerly Central region). The posting for the position will go up very shortly. In the short term, Patrick Brennan, John Butkovich and I will work to cover the area within the West Region previously covered by Aaron. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.
Thanks for your continued support of the entire team’s gift planning efforts.
Thanks,
Greg Dugard
The Data request form has been retooled and is now the default page for requests.
Important Changes are as follows
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
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Jim Reeves has resigned his position as IT Project Manager within the Applications Development Team. Jim has accepted a position at Defender Direct in Indianapolis, which will allow him and his wife Nicole to be closer to their family.
Jim joined the University of Notre Dame in 2011 and has done an outstanding job supporting our system implementations and integrations. He has worked closely with many of you and built excellent partnerships and will be greatly missed by the team! Jim’s last day will be Friday, June 6. Please join me in congratulating Jim and wishing him well in his new adventures.
Carleen Quinlan, Director, Strategic Applications & Infrastructure
It is with great pleasure to announce that Natella Micola will assume the role of Administrative Assistant for Regional Development starting Tuesday, May 27th. Natella will work with Bill Kempf and Luke Conway. Natella was born and raised in Baku, Azeribaijan. In 1998 her family won a Green Card lottery and one year later moved to Indiana. Natella attended high school, and college in South Bend. She is now obtaining her Master’s Degree through IUSB. She has been married for 8 years and has two adorable daughters. Milana (5), will be starting kindergarten in the fall, and Olivia (4) will be attending pre K. Prior to joining Notre Dame, Natella worked as an Assistant to the local prosecutor and as a Librarian at the St. Joseph County Public Library. Natella is also a former professional pianist! Please join us in congratulating Natella!
Bill Kempf & Luke Conway, Associate Regional Directors
A new affiliation status has been placed into Advance. This new affiliation is “Lapsed”.
The Lapsed status applies to those recognition society members who did not pay the minimum amount required for the respective membership level in the previous calendar year. These donors are not provided Donor Experiences (ex: they do not receive membership cards, discounts, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding this new affiliation, please contact Donor Experience at 1-5198 or donorexperience@nd.edu.
In recognition of his years of selfless dedication to Notre Dame, Richard A. Nussbaum II ’74, ’77 J.D. will be awarded the Rev. Edward Frederick Sorin, C.S.C., Award at Reunion later this month. Presented annually to a Notre Dame graduate who has rendered distinguished service to the University, the award is one of the highest honors given out by the Notre Dame Alumni Association.
Nussbaum has been a member of the University’s Board of Trustees since 2006. He also has the unique distinction of having served as president of both the Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Notre Dame Monogram Club.
“I have been enormously blessed with opportunities to interact with Notre Dame. I am absolutely convinced most, given the same opportunities, would meet or exceed anything I have done,” Nussbaum said. “I accept this award on behalf of those who serve Notre Dame and its global mission every day in anonymity and without the recognition of an award. Father Sorin would want his name associated with them all.”
Dolly Duffy ’84, executive director of the Alumni Association and associate vice president for University Relations, said the hundreds of hours of volunteer leadership Nussbaum has devoted to the University made him an obvious choice for the Sorin award.
“At the Alumni Association, we’ve gotten a firsthand view of Dick’s boundless energy and passion for Our Lady’s University,” Duffy said. “But his work with the Alumni Association represents only a fraction of his service to the University. Dick’s incredible level of commitment is an inspiration to all of us who love Notre Dame.”
Nussbaum, who starred on the baseball field for the Irish as an undergraduate, has practiced law in South Bend since earning his law degree. He is a partner at the firm of Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & Kaczmarek. Previously, Nussbaum served as deputy prosecuting attorney for St. Joseph County and city attorney for South Bend. He also worked as special counsel to former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan ’68.
Nussbaum has been married to his wife, Mary Pat SMC ’75, for 38 years. They are the proud parents of three children: Matt ’00, ’04 J.D.; Danny, Holy Cross College ’06; and Kathryn SMC ’07. Dick and Mary Pat also have four grandchildren: Nora, Louie, Bridgy, and Cal.
Nussbaum credited the University and the Notre Dame family with inspiring him to spend so much of his time giving back to his alma mater.
“I am no different than most alums. We come to Notre Dame open to service,” Nussbaum said. “The University, Holy Cross, our fellow students and alums, and of course Our Lady open our eyes to the needs to serve. We feed off each other and celebrate being part of the mission to be a force for good in the world.”
By Kevin Brennan ’07
Notre Dame Alumni Association
Please join me in congratulating Lauren Dunbar and her husband, Josh, on the birth of their daughter, Louisa Joy Higgenbotham, She was born on May 1, 2014, at 5:35 a.m., 
weighs 7lbs. 5 oz. and is 20” long. All are doing well.
Mark Karim Naman ’95, ‘96
Director, Interest Groups | Proud to Be ND
Dear colleagues:
I am happy to announce that Stephanie Mead has accepted my offer to return to the Development Department as the assistant director of events operations. Her name may sound familiar to many of you, as Stephanie served as my administrative assistant in Stewardship Programs for several years before transferring to the Snite Museum of Art, where she served as their staff accountant for the last two years, where she managed over 40 budget lines. Stephanie will utilize her accounting degree from Indiana University in her new role as well. In addition to managing the special events budgets, she will also be responsible for hotel management, events software, event planning and execution efficiencies, and the implementation of best practices.
Stephanie starts May 19; she will report directly to me, and will reside at Eddy Street Commons. The mother of three, Stephanie and her husband Todd live in South Bend, where they are active parishioners at Holy Cross Church. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Stephanie back to Development!
Warm regards,
Katherine
Katherine Lane, MSA ‘00, Senior Director, Special Events and Stewardship
THANK YOU JAY RIZZI!
To find updated Development and UR phone rosters on our UR site, open Staff Directory then Development or University Relations Phone Roster. To print, just click on the ellipses (. . . ) upper right for dropdown and select Printable Version; right click to Print.
Hello everyone,
I am sad to announce that Ben Lemery will be leaving the Alumni Association – his last day will be Friday, May 16th. I am glad to report Ben has an excellent opportunity with the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan where he will be working with their regional alumni clubs.
Ben has done an outstanding job supporting the NDSA and diversity groups as well as our young alumni and student programs area. Over the last three years he has built very good relationships with many of our volunteer leaders and was also instrumental in exceeding our Study Break and Care Packages goals for FY 2014.
Please join me in congratulating Ben and wishing him well with this exciting opportunity.
Thanks,
Mike Brown , Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Matt Klawitter will assume the new role of Campaign Program Director, effective Monday, May 12, 2014.
As part of the Campaign Administration team, Matt will work closely with Julia Sama, Heather Hakanen, and me on nearly all aspects of the Boldly Notre Dame campaign – packaging campaign priorities, strategizing both internal and external campaign-related communications, and creating high impact events (in collaboration with our donor engagement team). Matt will serve as the key architect and project manager for a number of key campaign engagement activities, including the Campaign Inaugural which launches the public phase of the campaign, the regional events hosted throughout the public phase and the creation of the faculty/staff internal campaign (in partnership with our Annual Giving team). In addition, Matt will research, create and oversee any campaign matching programs we deploy during the campaign.
Matt brings an aptitude for building teams and developing engagement strategies. Prior to this new role, Matt served as Director of Digital Communications for Northwestern’s Alumni Relations and Development Department, and Executive Director, Digital, at Washington University in St. Louis.
As a longtime resident of South Bend and former Notre Dame employee, Matt knows the Notre Dame culture and community very well. He served as Director of the Notre Dame Web Group from 2003 to 2008, working closely with our development team on the Spirit of Notre Dame campaign public phase communications strategy and website.
Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Germanic Studies with a minor in Sociology from Indiana University.
I owe special thanks to the UR Recruiting team and the search committee for their support and insights during this hiring process.
Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Matt, his wife Erin ’01, and their daughter, Zoe, back to the South Bend community, and into this important new role.
Shannon Cullinan
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to share that Elizabeth Hasse has accepted the Consultant position within Information Strategy effective May 19th. Elizabeth has been a Notre Dame employee since September of 2009. She joins Development from Notre Dame’s Office of Research where she served as the Assistant Director of Research Business Intelligence. Prior to joining Notre Dame, Elizabeth held positions of increasing responsibility in Decision Support and Analytics in the healthcare industry.
Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Indiana University, and is a Certified Public Account (inactive status). She has a broad working knowledge of business intelligence, business analysis, reporting, data warehouses, and query tools and brings excellent customer relationship skills to her new position.
Elizabeth and her husband Jim live in South Bend. They have two children, Augusta and Tom, who both live and work in Indianapolis. Please join me in welcoming Elizabeth to the Information Strategy team.
Warm regards,
Cheryl Rimes, Director, Information Strategy
Dear Colleagues:
As you may recall, we hosted Scholarship Fellowship Recognition last month. Earlier today, we sent video highlights to both the donors who attended,
and those who were unable to make it. We thought our colleagues throughout the Division might want to experience these highlights too,
especially the student testimonials! See the sample email and link below.
Warm regards,
Katherine
Dear Jennie and Mark:
We were delighted you could join us for the Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend last month. I write now to share several videos from the event.
Please use this link to view the following videos:
1) Benefactor Awards Ceremony
2) John Affleck-Grave’s Presentation on College Affordability
3) Student Testimonials
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane, Senior Director of Special Events and Stewardship
An Advisory Council member is sponsoring this production at the renovated Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart:
Les Miserables
Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 pm; Sunday, May 4 at 3 pm
Box Office: 574-293-4469 thelerner.com
Added bonus: Sean Leyes (Doug’s son) has the lead role!
Curious about opera but don’t want to jump in too deep?
Come Thursday ~ Sunday to a performance of THE CORONATION OF POPPEA at the DPAC: http://music.nd.edu/ensembles/opera-notre-dame/
Lauren LaMore is the assistant Stage Manager with Aaron Fricke and Susan Shields in the Chorus. TJ Dean, Brian’s son, has a principal role on Thursday and Saturday nights. Antique musical instruments, costumes, singing, courtly dancing, and projected titles in English so you can understand what’s happening on stage: it’s a golden opportunity.
Colleagues,
A shipment of 9,576 membership cards was mailed to Recognition Society members on Friday, April 11th. Members should be receiving their cards at this time. Please contact Donor Experience at 1-5198 or donorexperience@nd.edu if you have any questions. The number of cards sent per society is:
Cardinal O’Hara Society – 400
Corby – 450
President’s Circle – 259
Cavanaugh Council – 78
Rockne Heritage Fund – 449
Sorin Society – 7,232
Thomas More – 708
Rita Udvardy
It is with great pleasure to announce Jennifer Harwell as Recruiting Coordinator. Jen will work in close collaboration with Senior Recruiter, Ann Amico Moran. Jen is fa graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, holding two degrees, one in Psychology and the other in Criminal Justice. Jen began her career in Case Management for Madison Center, moved into a successful sales career in the aftermarket printer supply business eventually taking her to California for 10 years where she helped start two different companies. It was in the latter two roles where she gained valuable experience in hiring and recruiting. Jen currently resides in Granger with her 4 year old son, Devin, boyfriend Matt, a dog and two cats. Please join me in congratulating Jen!
Ann Amico Moran, Senior Human Resource Recruiting Consultant
Dear University Relations colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that effective April 28, Tim Willis will join the University Relations team as Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness.
Tim joins the University having spent the previous 25 years with UBS / PaineWebber, where he served in a multitude of key leadership roles, including Head of Corporate Real Estate, Eastern Division Chief Operating Officer, Head of Security Services, and Head of Sales Development. Prior to his time with UBS / PaineWebber, Tim was employed by Thomson McKinnon Securities and Arthur Andersen & Co. (CPA).
Tim is a committed leader and serves as Vice Chairman on the Andean Health & Development Advisory Board, and is an Advisory Board member of the University’s “Play Like a Champion Today” Program.
A 1984 graduate of The University of Notre Dame, Tim is a dedicated father and with his wife Sue (ND ’86) they share the joy of their two sons, Mike (Princeton ’14) and Brian (ND ’16).
Please join me in welcoming Tim to our team!
Micki Kidder
Please consider joining the Notre Dame Alumni Association for our Holy Week Prayer Service on Wednesday, April 16th at 12:15 p.m. We will gather at the Grotto for a simple Stations of the Cross prayer, followed by the invitation to pray quietly the prayers that will be submitted to us from alumni, parents, and friends. If you would like to submit prayers, please visit this link to submit prayer requests.
If you would like to assist in reading one of the Stations, or if you have questions please contact Angie Appleby Purcell at apurcel1@nd.edu.
Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to announce that ALLISON MADDOX, associate director of foundation relations in the Office of Academic Advancement, has accepted an offer of admission to the Master of Nonprofit Administration program in the Mendoza College of Business. She will begin coursework this summer and continue through the summer of 2016.
Since Allison arrived in South Bend in 2010, she has been a strong supporter of local philanthropic organizations such as the Junior League, the Center for the Homeless, and the March of Dimes. Her interest in bolstering the capacity and infrastructure of non-profits leads her to take this next step and I am thrilled that she is able to do so right here at Notre Dame.
Please join me in congratulating Allison and assuring her of our prayers and best wishes as she begins her studies.
Rudy
Rudy Reyes Jr., Director of Foundation Relations
The Parents Program invites you to be part of a nationwide celebration of the mothers and women of Notre Dame this May!
Masses on May 4 and May 18 in ten locations including El Salvador will be celebrated to honor the mothers and women of Notre Dame. http://parents.nd.edu/news/47078-mothers-of-notre-dame-mass-2014-2/
Please join us in South Bend on May 4 at St. Joseph’s Parish for the 8 a.m. Mass.
A reception will follow the Mass at the back of the church.
For more information contact Barbara Kelly x2560/ bkelly13@nd.edu
Dear Team,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks to all of you, for the second year in a row, team UR Walking on Sunshine finished the 2014 Relay for Life as the No. 1 fund-raising team on campus raising just under $21,000 in the fight against cancer.
Although we do not have final numbers yet, over $185,000 has been raised campus-wide. Success came this year not only in our fundraising efforts, but in our community awareness and participation, the creation of a new website and increased sponsorship dollars.
Our committee members – Jessica Brookshire, Libby Mountsier, Rachel Hughes, Lori Willard and Dawn McGrath and her ESC team worked countless hours over the past few months to help us reach our goal. This could never have been accomplished without them. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and passion toward this cause.
As a team, we should stand proud of our efforts and accomplishments. We truly rallied to turn rain into rainbows!
In appreciation and unity,
Roberta and Giovana
Team Co-Captains
UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows!
University Relations Associates,
The College of Science and Notre Dame Rugby are teaming up for a fundraiser this Saturday, April 5, to support NPC research at Notre Dame. The game starts at 7pm at the Stinson Rugby Field and Coach Parseghian will also be in attendance. More information about the event can be found here: 2nd Annual Parseghian Cup
The event is FREE and we have a generous donor who has indicated they would donate $25 for every person who attends the rugby game. We are hoping to get over 1000 people at the game.
We will also have fun giveaways, free food (I’ll be grilling!), hot chocolate, etc for the game. Above is an email invite with a few more details.
This is very family friendly so please consider attending with friends and family.
Thanks
Sean Kassen
Dear UR Team:
Please join me in congratulating Dylan Reed who will be assuming the role of Program Director of the President’s Circle effective immediately. In this new leadership role, Dylan will work more closely with our development team to recruit and engage new President’s Circle and Cavanaugh Council members in a closer relationship with Notre Dame, with the goal of reaching our President’s Circle campaign goal of $20M per year by FY 2020. To support our growth, we will also be recruiting a new Assistant Director for the President’s Circle.
I will continue to be closely involved with the President’s Circle but with an increased emphasis on recruitment and engagement of the Cavanaugh Council. And, once we hire a new Assistant Director of the President’s Circle, I will increase my focus on leading the growth of the Advisory Council program.
Best, Drew
Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for University Relations
Please join me in welcoming William Mitchell to the Principal Gifts team as my Administrative Assistant. His first day is Monday, March 31, 2014.
William has been working for the University of Notre Dame since 2012 in the Law School assisting with an array of Development activities. William is a native of South Bend, Indiana, and a graduate of Holy Cross College.
Before joining the University, William was General Manager for his family’s five locally owned businesses. His responsibilities included marketing, customer service and payroll. William is recently engaged to his fiancé Courtney, they will be married July 2015 at the Basilica. William’s hobbies include weight training, rugby and boxing.
Welcome aboard William!
Go Irish!
Michael E. McLaughlin, Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts
Dear colleagues:
As a result of the OAD, we have now combined the Offices of Special Events and Stewardship Programs into one Donor Engagement team. In February when this was announced, Micki Kidder shared that our organizational chart was a work in progress. I am excited to share that moving forward we will have three director-level roles in Donor Engagement. The first position will be filled by Mary Fisher, who will take full responsibility for impact reporting, among other duties including events management and stewarding principal donors. Mary recently earned her green belt through the Office of Continuous Improvement by completing a refurbishment of our impact reports to donors. Please join me in congratulating Mary on this well-deserved promotion.
The additional two director positions (my former role and that of Libby Schleiffarth’s, due to her retirement) will be posted shortly on jobs.nd.edu. One position will be responsible for the stewardship programs for financial aid (scholarships, graduate fellowships, law fellowships, and MBA fellowships), as well as donor recognitions and dedications. The other will take responsibility for all stewardship programs for the academy (professorships, library collections, centers and institutes, and Endowments for Excellence), as well as manage the presidential and vice presidential acknowledgment process. All positions will partner closely with Regional Development and Principal Gifts to ensure proper stewardship of all leadership donors, and very customized stewardship for principal donors. I look forward to sharing a new organizational structure after we complete these searches.
Warm regards,
Katherine
Katherine Lane, MSA ‘00, Senior Director, Donor Engagement
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to support cancer research – now is the time!
Relay For Life is just one day away and our team “UR Walking on Sunshine” is cruising with just about 5k to go to hit our bold goal of 20K!! We are currently in the # 1 spot and it would be wonderful to finish there on Saturday morning! We are so proud of our team, but we still have a little work left to do. So dig deep (like the lint in your pocket deep) and do what you can to help us finish on top!
It is a great honor to be walking on sunshine with all of you!
Roberta White & Giovana Heeter
Co-captains
UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows
EAT FOR CHANGE
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support the Center for the Homeless. Just come into the Chipotle on Eddy Street on Thursday, March 27th, from 5 ~ 8 pm. Tell the cashier and they’ll get 50% of the proceeds.
OPAC and UR are together once again this year as team “UR Walking on Sunshine.” What an amazing job we have done with over 13K raised so far to support cancer research! We have just four days left to hit our 20K goal before the Relay event kicks off on the ice this Friday at 6pm! Here’s what you can do to help us finish this fight!
Register yourself and get others to register too!
Participate in the night-of online auction!
Attend the event!
Thank you for your support! It is an honor to be walking on sunshine with all of you!
Roberta & Giovana, Co-captains, UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows
Please support your fellow colleagues, Ann Amico Moran (JLSB DreamDanceTeam) and Rudy Reyes who will be dancing (Rudy is also singing!) at the Center for the Homeless Miracle Auction on April 4th. Although the two are competing against one another, they are both raising funds to support The Center and efforts to break the cycle of poverty in our community. Please vote today!
Dear Colleagues,
Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing have been busy developing Spring mailings – here is an update:
On Tuesday, March 4, the Spring mailing to the Athletics Segment was mailed. This included Rockne Heritage Fund Members, those who earned a Monogram, played sports, and parents of student athletes. For questions please contact Brian Powell.
On Friday, March 14, the Reunion Spring Mailing was mailed. Included in this mailing were alumni who graduated in the years ending in 4 or 9. The main content was a letter from the Reunion Giving Reps to their classmates. For questions on this mailing please contact, Mark Naman, Director of Strategic Marketing
On Friday, March 21, the Annual Giving Spring Mailing will be sent. This mailing is sent to all alumni, parents, and friends who aren’t in one of the other Spring Mailings. This mailing is a folded brochure that hopefully will inspire our constituents through nostalgic images and phrases to make a gift to the University. This piece also includes three stories reflecting the development of relationships at Notre Dame. A huge thank you to University Communications, Morgan Bullock and Lindahl Wiegand for their vision and creativity on this piece! Please contact me if you have any questions.
Scheduled for Friday, March 28, is the MNA/MSA rollout mailing for MCOB. This piece invites graduate alumni with an MNA or MSA degree to join the John Cardinal O’Hara Society. For questions please contact Jim Cunningham, Director, John Cardinal O’Hara Society.
Scheduled for Friday, April 4, is the Spring mailing to the Law and MBA segments. Included in the Law mailing are alumni with a Law degree, double domers with a law degree, members of the Order of St. Thomas More, and benefactors who give to the Law School. Included in the MBA mailing are alumni with an MBA/EMBA degree, double domers with an MBA degree, members of the John Cardinal O’Hara Society, and benefactors who give to MBA/EMBA programs. For questions please contact Patti McLaughlin, Associate Director, Law School Annual Fund Executive Director, Order of St. Thomas More or Jim Cunningham, Director, John Cardinal O’Hara Society.
In addition, email teasers, chasers, and solicitations are planned to accompany each of mailings.
Thank you,
Amy Schell, Director, Annual Giving Marketing and Operations
As was announced earlier in the month, Lynn Hubert will be leaving Notre Dame to join FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) in the role of senior regional director based in Denver, Colorado. Her last day with the university will be on March 25.
A reception will be held at Brother’s on Friday, March 21st, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please join us to wish Lynn well, celebrate her time with the university and her friendship to all.
Topic: What Does It Mean To Be A Catholic University?
Join professors Tim O’Malley, Theology, Patrick Deneen, Political Science, and Fr. Sean McGraw, Political Science, for a complimentary lunch and discussion on Friday, March 21st, at noon at the Oak Room in South Dining Hall
This event is sponsored by: the Office for Undergraduate Studies and the Potenziani Minor in Constitutional Studies
I Myself will send an angel before you to guard you as you go and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Ex. 23:20
The past three and a half weeks have been quite a struggle. However, that struggle has been eased somewhat by all the love and support bestowed upon us in so many ways.
Thank you for your cards, flowers, Masses, prayers and words of solace.
Tony and I thank God for blessing us with Jimmy for 43 years. He was a joy. Moments before his death he was anointed, given absolution and received The Apostolic Pardon. He received all the prayers and blessings the Catholic Church can shower on a dying person. Tony and I take great comfort in that.
With Loving Gratitude,
Tony & Carol
Associate Director of Business Optimization:
This position will work with the Program Director, Business Optimization and other leaders throughout Development to help positively transform operations within the work units. This transformation will be focused on Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods and tools. This position will lead Green Belt projects throughout the department in an effort to enhance the processes and optimize business.
Program Director of Business Optimization:
The Program Director, Business Optimization will collaborate with leaders throughout Development to help positively transform operations within the work units. This transformation will be focused on Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods and tools, as well as innovation and technology. This position will build strong relationships with units across Development to better understand where and how process improvement can advance their objectives or close specific gaps. This position will be directly responsible for creating a strategy to identify areas of potential process improvement as well as a “think-tank” venue for brainstorming new ideas for growth. The Director, Business Optimization will serve as the Development liaison to the Office of Continuous Improvement to ensure consistency as well as benchmark with internal and external entities to remain forward looking in their efforts.The Director, Business Optimization will collaborate with leaders throughout Development to help positively transform operations within the work units. This transformation will be focused on Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods and tools, as well as innovation and technology. This position will build strong relationships with units across Development to better understand where and how process improvement can advance their objectives or close specific gaps. This position will be directly responsible for creating a strategy to identify areas of potential process improvement as well as a “think-tank” venue for brainstorming new ideas for growth. The Director, Business Optimization will serve as the Development liaison to the Office of Continuous Improvement to ensure consisteThe Director, Business Optimization will collaborate with leaders throughout Development to help positively transform operations within the work units. This transformation will be focused on Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods and tools, as well as innovation and technology. This position will build strong relationships with units across Development to better understand where and how process improvement can advance their objectives or close specific gaps. This position will be directly responsible for creating a strategy to identify areas of potential process improvement as well as a “think-tank” venue for brainstorming new ideas for growth. The Director, Business Optimization will serve as the Development liaison to the Office of Continuous Improvement to ensure consistency as well as benchmark with internal and external entities to remain forward looking in their efforts.
Ann Amico Moran, Senior Human Resource Recruiting Consultant
A St. Patrick’s Day Challenge…
The Irish spirit is in full force today,
So drum up some “green” to help this year’s Relay.
No leprechauns are needed to find this pot of gold,
Just hardworking team members on a mission to be “bold”.
We’ve set the bar high, $20K to help the fight,
And all ye lads and lasses can take us to this new height.
So grab your lucky shamrock on this St. Paddy’s Day,
And help UR Walking on Sunshine raise some funds today!
With just under two weeks until relay, our UR Walking on Sunshine team has raised more than $10,000 in our fight against cancer. That is fantastic! We were the No. 1 fundraising team on campus last year and with all of you, we can do it again!
Starting today, we are challenging each of YOU to raise $50 in 50 hours.
We are continually amazed by the generosity and commitment of our awesome committee and our entire UR Walking on Sunshine team. We are well on our way, but we aren’t done yet. So put on your rally caps and help us finish this fight! $50 in 50 hours – we got this!
Thank you for your support! It is an honor to be walking on sunshine with all of you!
Roberta & Giovana
Co-captains
UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows
Dear Colleagues,
Historically, the John Cardinal O’Hara Society has recognized alumni and friends of the Mendoza College of Business who made generous annual contributions to the Notre Dame MBA and Executive MBA programs. Going forward, membership in the O’Hara Society will be open to donors who make gifts to any Graduate Business program offered by Mendoza. These programs include the MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA), Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), and Master of Science in Business (MSB) programs. Alumni of the MSA and MNA programs will receive an updated O’Hara Society brochure and a letter from Dean Roger Huang explaining these changes the final week of March. The annual giving levels for O’Hara Society membership are as follows:
• Associate: $500 – $1,499 for Graduate Business alumni of the last five years
• Traditional: $1,500 – $4,999
• Dean’s Circle Blue: $5,000 – $9,999
• Dean’s Circle Gold: $10,000+
New brochures will be sent to the Eddy Street Commons Library or they can be sent to you personally by request. Additional information on the O’Hara Society can be found at: http://Proudtobe.ND.edu/ohara. Please contact me with any questions or prospects.
Best,
Jim Cunningham MBA ‘13, Associate Director, Graduate Business Annual Giving
Director, John Cardinal O’Hara Society
1. What is Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend (SFRW)?
SFRW is a bi-annual presidential event planned by the Donor Engagement Team (previously known as Office of Stewardship Programs) to recognize benefactors who have supported expendable and endowed financial aid (i.e. scholarships, fellowships.) SFRW will be held March 28 and 29, 2014.
2. Who is invited?
Guests: Benefactors invited include those who have given $10,000+ to financial aid in the last two years and/or have a lifetime giving record of $100,000+ to financial.
Milestone Benefactors: Benefactors who have achieved a new giving milestone since the 2012 SFRW are given special Milestone Benefactor status. These individuals or organizations have reached one of the following cumulative giving levels to financial aid during the last two years:
Milestone Benefactors received a special Milestone Benefactor RSVP card, indicating that their accommodations are complimentary. They will have an opportunity to make brief remarks at the Saturday night recognition dinner after Fr. Jenkins presents them with a token of appreciation.
Save-the-date post cards were sent in November of 2013. Formal invitations were sent January 30, 2014. The RSVP list can be found Inside ND/ Box/Donor Engagement Team/Stewardship, which will be updated daily to indicate planned attendance.
3. What is the role of a fundraiser at SFRW?
SFRW provides an excellent opportunity for fundraisers to connect with donors, whether the donors attend the event or not. When invitations are sent, fundraisers can contact donors, especially those who have achieved Milestone Benefactor status, to encourage them to attend. Fundraisers may serve as additional resources on the activities of the weekend and can arrange for special seating with officers and deans at the Saturday luncheon and recognition dinner. Fundraisers can reach out to Milestone Benefactors regarding the optional donor remarks at the recognition dinner. Attending the educational and inspirational activities associated with SFRW with University donors will certainly deepen existing relationships. After the event, fundraisers can share highlights with those who were unable to attend.
March 14 Update: Due to an overwhelming donor response we have reached capacity for seating in the Smith Ballroom. We have encouraged fundraisers not to include spouses or guests this year, and/or not to attend the Saturday Recognition Dinner if you do not have donors in attendance.
On Friday evening, as part of the Performing Arts Student Showcase, Provost Tom Burish will be hosting an intimate dinner for Presidential ($1 million + to financial aid) or Premier donors($5 million+to financial aid.) All principal donors (those who have given $5 million+ to any area of Notre Dame) who have supported financial aid at any level have also been invited to the Burish dinner. As benefactors RSVP, we will extend invitations to the appropriate deans and fundraisers. Please contact Katherine Lane with any questions.
5. Registration
Invitees can register online or via snail mail. RSVP cards were sent with the formal invitations. All field fundraisers should register on line at: http://sfweekend.nd.edu/rsvp/. RSVPs are due March 6, 2014.
6. How are hotel reservations and costs handled?
For guests and milestone benefactors in need of hotel accommodations, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Morris Inn and the Inn at Saint Mary’s Hotel & Suites for the evenings of Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29th. We will send confirmation of their reservation prior to the weekend.
All invitees are responsible for their own travel to and from Notre Dame, but once on campus, the University will provide transportation to and from all weekend activities and host dinner Friday and lunch and dinner on Saturday. Please contact Teri Vitale with questions regarding hotels accommodations.
7. What is the schedule of events?
Friday, March 28, 2014
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
7:15 p.m. Performing Arts Student Showcase, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 29, 2014
10:00 a.m. Morning Program, Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business
Noon Luncheon, North Dining Hall
1:30 p.m. At Leisure
5:00 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving, Basilica of the Sacred Heart
6:15 p.m. Recognition Dinner, Bill and Mary Ann Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
8. Can fundraisers reserve tables to sit with benefactors?
Fundraisers can work with the Donor Engagement Team to reserve seating for several of the SFRW events:
We recommend comfortable clothing for the daytime. Dressier attire is appropriate for Friday night’s reception and performing arts student show case (e.g., sport jackets for men and corresponding attire for women). The festivities of Saturday evening will be dressy, but not formal (e.g. suits for men and cocktail attire for women).
10. Welcome packets
Guests and Milestone Benefactors: Packets will be available upon check-in for all guests staying at the Inn at Saint Mary’s Hotel & Suites or the Morris Inn. Guests not staying at the hotel, may pick up their packets at the first event they attend.
Fundraisers: Packets will be available for pick up at Eddy Street Commons and Donor Engagement Team will send an email with times.
11. Tokens
Attending Milestone Benefactors will receive a Notre Dame china collector’s plate by Tiffany & Co.
Non-attending Milestone benefactors will receive a Notre Dame china collector’s plate box by Tiffany & Co. from Father Jenkins, to be shipped after the event.
12. Scholarship Fellowship Wall
The Scholarship Fellowship wall is showcased in the Eck Visitor Center and is updated prior to Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend. This wall contains the names of donors who have reached the milestone level of $100,000 in gifts to financial aid. The wall will be updated on March 12th.
13. How do I access Box?
Login to InsideND
Click on the Box Icon under Quick Apps
Once in Box, go to Donor Engagement Events Folder
Drill down to Stewardship, then Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend 2014 folders
Open Excel file to view most current list of SFRW RSVPs
Please Note: If you are a new collaborator for Donor Engagement Events, or if this is your first time using Box, you may need to agree to terms of service and click through a quick tutorial before accessing files. You will need to use your Net ID to access Box.
If you need to be added to the Donor Engagement Events Box, please contact Kris Machalleck at 1-6936.
If you have questions about the contents of the RSVP chart, please contact Teri Vital at 1-9986.
14. How is the Box organized?
The RSVP is a very large excel chart (114 pages if you print) and is listed in alpha order by field fundraiser and then alpha by donor. It will be updated daily.
15. Who can I contact with further questions?
Katherine Lane, Senior Director, Donor Engagement
Katherine.Lane@nd.edu 574-631-9785
Libby Schleiffarth, Senior Associate Director of Donor Engagement Programs
Schleiffarth.1@nd.edu 574-631-8689
Teri Vitale, Recognition Coordinator
Vitale.7@nd.edu 574-631-9986
Or contact your Donor Engagement partner: Sara Kassen (CFR); Heather Moriconi (Midwest);
Mary Fisher (East); Beth Ferlic (West)
Your gifts open the doors to a Notre Dame education.
A team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus March 31 through April 2 as part of the University accreditation process that takes places every 10 years. Please join us in welcoming the HLC team to campus — and mark your calendars to attend one of the open sessions they will be hosting to get direct feedback from members of the ND community. The open sessions will be on April 1 in the Hesburgh Center Auditorium (C100) as follows:
2-3 pm – Faculty
3-4 pm – Staff
4-5 pm – Department Chairs, Institute, and Center Directors
5-6 pm – Students
SHINE A LIGHT ON THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
Relay For Life participants and donors: remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those battling the disease by dedicating luminaria bags, one for $5 or 3 for $10.
Each luminaria can be personalized with a name, photo, message, or drawing in memory or honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. Luminaria can also be dedicated in support of a Relay participant. Each luminaria represents a person. They are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers, and so many others.
Luminaria bags are transformed and illuminated after dark at every local Relay For Life event. During the Relay For Life Luminaria Ceremony, glow sticks are lit inside of personalized bags to shine a light on the fight against cancer. The power of this ceremony lies in providing an opportunity for people to share their grief and find hope.
Please contact Ernestine Gardner if you would like to purchase and dedicate Luminaria for this year’s Relay for Life event.
On April 27, 2014, members of the Notre Dame family from around the world will connect in a way that’s never been done before. Notre Dame Day will be the most wide-spread global celebration in our University’s history.
The date is significant, denoting April 27, 1879, when Father Sorin returned to campus after a massive fire destroyed the main building, and announced that the University would be rebuilt.
The event will begin at 1842 local time (6:42 pm EST) on April 27 and end at midnight on April 28. By way of streaming digital content, social media, on-campus events, and participation from around the world, we will join together to share our Notre Dame stories and encourage gifts to the University.
What is the purpose of Notre Dame Day?
Inspire a global celebration of the Notre Dame mission that engages, informs, and inspires alumni, parents and friends to take action and give back to the University.
Who is sponsoring Notre Dame Day?
Sponsored by Development’s Annual Giving Programs and supported by a Steering Committee that
includes: Erin Hoffmann Harding (Student Life), Fr. Bill Lies (MECA & Mission), C.S.C., Ron Kraemer (OIT), Dan Myers (Office of the Provost), Paul Browne (Marketing & Communications), Dolly Duffy (ND Alumni Assoc.), Sara Liebscher (Athletics Advancement), Micki Kidder (Development), Shannon Cullinan (Development), and Brian Couch (Development).
Components of Notre Dame Day
Live Streaming Broadcast
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Social Media
@ProudtobeND and Facebook.com/ProudtobeND
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On-Campus Events
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FAQs Regarding Notre Dame Day
There will be no public fundraising goals for this event. However, we will have an internal participation goal.
Traditional communication channels are becoming less and less effective in fundraising, particularly with young alumni. Notre Dame Day is a fun, engaging way to connect and tell our story. It allows us to solicit donors in an appealing way, and will make giving more of an experience.
Notre Dame Day will be marketed in numerous mediums including social media, email, direct mail, print media, web, and peer to peer. Key dates to be aware of are:
March 17: notredameday.nd.edu goes live; social media tease; tagged in St. Patrick’s day email March 28: teaser video added to notredameday.edu; social media push
April 7: comprehensive details added to notredameday.edu; daily social media and other significant advertising from this point on
There will be many ways to participate including watching the Notre Dame Day broadcast streamed online, attending the broadcast at our live set in LaFortune, making a gift, competing in our challenge match competition, connecting with ND Clubs on local events, engaging in social media activities, following the Notre Dame stories presented before and during the day, and connecting directly with areas on campus as provided.
Our hope is for all of Notre Dame’s friends, family, and alumni to consider a gift. Renewal gifts or additional gifts from current donors will empower the day and includes an opportunity to have financial impact in specific areas of interest through our Challenge Match Competition (addressed below).
What is the Challenge Match Competition?
The Challenge Match Competition is funded by lead gifts and will be allocated based on the votes of donors throughout Notre Dame Day. Funds will match the percentage of votes an area receives. For instance, if the Center for Social Concerns receives 5% of the total votes, it would receive 5% of the funds from the Challenge Match Competition. The total funds in the Challenge Match are still being determined, but will be at least $250,000.
All gifts will be tracked and updated real-time online for everyone to see. Web content will include a constant update on the day’s fundraising efforts, a streaming broadcast of the day, and other stories largely in video format. Donors will be able to track a leaderboard regarding the Challenge Match Competition.
Follow @ProudtobeND on Twitter and Facebook/ProudtobeND as soon as possible. By sharing, re-posting, and re- tweeting, you can be a vital piece in our efforts to spread the word through social media. Encourage friends, family, and co-workers to watch the broadcast on April 27-28. A broadcast schedule will be released prior to the event.
The idea began in the non-profit sector and had great success in programs such GiveMN and North Texas Giving Day. Columbia has had the most success in higher education, raising over $7MM from 9,700 gifts last year. Other schools who have conducted similar days include Colgate, Georgetown, Illinois Wesleyan, and Maryland.
Higher-Ed Examples
Columbia University http://givingday.columbia.edu/
Colgate University http://www.colgate.edu/alumni/year-of-13-challenge
Georgetown University http://www.kimbia.com/georgetown-university-leverages-geographic-competition-raise record-amounts/
Non-Profit Examples
GiveMN http://givemn.razoo.com/
North Texas Giving Day http://www.cftexas.org/north-texas-giving-day
Dear team,
It is my pleasure to announce that Arno Tamesis Loungo Cantillo was born Tuesday, March 11. Weighing in at 8 pounds 7 ounces, he is a blessing to his mother, father, and sister. All are doing well and grateful for all for the prayers and support.
Please join me in congratulating Michael on this new little miracle.
Micki
Dear colleagues:
I write to share information about the spring events associated with the Notre Dame Forum on Women in Leadership. Next week, Fr. John Jenkins will introduce Rita Colwell, the former director of the National Science Foundation and renowned scientist and educator, who will speak to our students and community. The lecture will take place at 7:00 on Wednesday, March 19th in room 101 of the DeBartolo Classroom Building. This would be a great event for local donors, especially those interested in science. A simple reception will follow, just outside the classroom. All are welcome! Click here for more information about the Forum events. Let me know if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
Dear colleagues:
I have some exciting personnel updates to share regarding the Donor Engagement unit:
First of all, we said goodbye to Erin Bess Gecewicz, who recently moved to Chicago with her husband. Erin has accepted a position with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, as an events coordinator working with the affiliated organizations of the hospital. We appreciate her many contributions, especially with the stewardship program for endowed professorships, and the creation of numerous personalized picture books for principal donors.
Jennifer McGuire will replace Erin as a Stewardship Coordinator. Jennifer is the perfect fit for Donor Engagement, having earned two bachelor’s degrees – one in economics from Indiana University (which will aid her in creating endowment reports) and another in hospitality from Kendall College (which will certainly enhance events such as the Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend). Jennifer and her husband Gavin (yes this is the Irishman we all know!) and their six month son Hugh reside in South Bend.
Victoria (Tory) Grimes is also joining the team as the Donor Engagement Coordinator, reporting directly to me. She brings over ten years of experience as a Program Account Manager with Summit Planners, Inc. in Mishawaka. At Summit, Tory built strong relationships with customers and clients, orchestrating professional meetings and incentive travel programs for groups ranging in size from 60 to 978 participants. A graduate of Indiana University, Tory and her husband Bill Karling live in South Bend.
I know you’ll help me give Jennifer and Tory a warm Notre Dame welcome! Both will start on Monday, March 17 and both will be housed in Eddy Street Commons.
Warm regards,
Katherine
Katherine Lane, MSA ‘00, Senior Director, Donor Engagement
Bring in some Spring cheer and help benefit the 2014 Relay for Life by purchasing some fresh cut Daffodils!
All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Daffodils: $10; Daffodils with vase: $15
Orders Due March 24; Pick up on March 26
Visit the website: marketplace.nd.edu/blooming
For more information, call Stacy Montague at 631-4232 or montague.3@nd.edu
I want to thank you each for taking time to express your condolences. I am grateful and thankful for your support.
I will miss my big brother dearly. Friends like you help make it easy for me to get through this difficult time.
Again, thank you for your support and love for taking time out to write me.
Sincerely,
Stephanie
During this Lenten Season, instead of giving something up, why don’t you give something away?
We will be collecting gently used clothing and house wares to benefit St. Vincent de Paul, beginning March 5, Ash Wednesday, through April 20, Easter Sunday. There will be a donation box set up in the Eddy Street Office Café.
Read on to learn about the inspiration behind Eric’s Promise:
On Ash Wednesday in 2002, Marian High School Senior Eric Henry made a promise to “try to be more giving.” So that evening, he put together several bags to donate to the Saint Vincent De Paul Society. Before he had the opportunity to deliver his gifts, however, Eric died in an automobile accident.
Thanks to many of his friends and classmates, however, Eric’s Promise lives on. Every year during Lent, school groups, businesses and other organizations seek to be more giving by donating food, clothing, usable items and cash to Saint Vincent de Paul to assist in the charity’s fundamental mission of serving the poor in our community.
Questions? Ask Beth Ferlic: 631-2593
I am sad to report the passing of Donald Witcher, Jr., the oldest brother of our dear friend and colleague, Stephanie Witcher. Mr. Witcher passed away yesterday after a lengthy illness. He is survived by three daughters and nine siblings. Please keep Stephanie and her family in your prayers.
Al Bucci
It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of Lynn Hubert as a Regional Director of Development from the University of Notre Dame. Lynn will be moving on to a position as a Senior Regional Director with FOCUS, The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, based in Denver, Colorado. Lynn has served the University as a Major Gifts Officer, a Director of CFR and Regional Director for us since 2005 and has achieved great success due to her hard work on behalf of university donors, passion for the mission of Notre Dame, and skill as a true development professional. Lynn, her husband Dan and their three children will remain residents of the South Bend area. Lynn’s last day will be March 21st.
Please join me in congratulating Lynn on this exciting news!
Mike Sullivan ’90, Senior Director of Development – Midwest Region
Thanks to all who participated in our soup (and more) luncheon – we raised $484! Great job Eddy Street!!!
We’re not done yet – left over sandwiches and dessert will be available in the ESC Café tomorrow for $3.00 per person – still a great deal. Please pass it on!
Thanks so much!
The Eddy Street Commons Relay-for-Life Committee:
Greg Simpson, Perrine Blakley, Ernestine Gardner, Krys Montague, Noell Stohler, Annie Geary, Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht, Dawn McGrath
Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that Laura Midkiff will join the Department of Development- Midwest Region, as an Administrative Assistant effective March 3, 2014. In this role, Laura will provide administrative and organizational support to Jason and me in the areas of portfolio management and benefactor stewardship. Laura brings to Notre Dame a wealth of experience from similar roles, including past employment with the South Bend Tribune, where she served as an administrative assistant and writer for Flagship Publications, the Tribune’s magazine division. Laura holds a BA in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as a Master of Liberal Studies degree from IUSB. We are pleased that Laura, a longtime resident of Granger, has decided to join Notre Dame in this key position. Please join us in welcoming Laura to Notre Dame.
Welcome Laura!
Darrell Paulsen
Jason Scarlett
Carol Ernst is the very well-regarded Development temp who often handles the Reception desk at Eddy Street. James was her son.
James W. Ernst, 43 of Carmel, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014. Jim was born December 28, 1970 in Mishawaka, IN. He graduated from Purdue University and received his Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. He was currently working on his PhD at Purdue, where he was a member of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity.
Jim was a Senior Electrical Engineer at Rolls Royce, Indianapolis. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Jim was a member of the Industry Advisory Board of the Engineering College at IUPUI.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 1 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Friends and family are invited to gather from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, February 28, at Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel: 325 E Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN, 46032 • Tel. (317) 848-2929
Jim is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Sally Louise, Margaret Carol, Charles Joseph, Daniel James and Thomas Blair; parents, Joseph A. and Carol E. Ernst; siblings, Michael (wife, Catherine) Ernst, Patricia (husband, John) McFadden and John (wife, Carrie) Ernst; 10 nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Room Fund at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 10655 N. Haverstick Rd. Carmel, IN 46033.
Please join us for this Thursday’s Soup Luncheon (Feb 27th) and spread the word! 12:00~1:00 pm
Eddy Street Commons, 3rd Floor Family Room
$6.00 per person, minimum donation
Buffet includes 9 varieties of soup, rolls, sandwiches and dessert! What a bargain!
Sandwiches provided by The Matterhorn Rolls provided by ND Catering
Desserts provided by The Skillet
On Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th, The Office of Student Philanthropy will be hosting Thanksgiving in February. These two days provide an opportunity for the University Student Body to write thank you notes to our newest Annual Fund and Sorin donors. It also provides our office with the chance to educate the student body on the impact of the generosity of the Notre Dame family. Please feel free to stop by either day, meet some of our undergraduates and grab a cup of coffee.
Dates: Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday February 27th
Time: 3-9 pm
Location: LaFortune Student Center – Sorin Room
In Notre Dame,
Aaron Wall
It is with mixed emotions that Erin Jones has resigned her position as Regional Director-West to take a position at Francis Parker School in San Diego as Director of Planned Giving. The school is located just seven miles from her home, allowing Erin to spend more time with her two beautiful children, Trevor and Kilane, as well as her husband, Todd. Erin has served our donors in Los Angeles and Arizona with dedication and heartfelt compassion. Join me in wishing Erin all the best in her future endeavors. Erin’s home address is: 3824 Jennings Street, San Diego, CA 92106-2805. Please feel free to reach out to her at (619) 944-3318 or ejones8@nd.edu to wish her well.
In Notre Dame,
Stu Fortener, Senior Regional Director , West Region
Carol Ernst’s son, James Ernst, 43, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 21st, in a hospital near his home in Carmel, Indiana. Jimmy leaves his wife, Laura, and five children ages 3 to 16. Funeral details have yet to be set but Carol requests prayers for the family. Cards can be sent to Carol and Tony Ernst, 52160 Barrington Pl, Granger, IN 46530
Dear Colleagues,
We are saddened to announce that Sydney Liggett has resigned her position as administrative assistant for the Midwest Region. We have truly enjoyed Sydney’s friendship and support. Sydney has a very special gift that speaks to the essence of what we try to achieve each and every day here in University Relations. She has a tremendous gift for making people feel welcome and for knowing what they need right in that very moment. Many benefactors have called us to tell a story about how kind and helpful she was to them. Many benefactors call her simply to see how she is doing and to better understand “what is new on campus.” We will miss her presence on a daily basis and we thank her for making our benefactors feel special and welcome.
All of this being said, we are happy that Sydney will have the opportunity to spend more time with her grandchildren. We also know how much she loves Notre Dame and we look forward to seeing her around campus and in the fall during football season.
Sincerely in Notre Dame,
Jason Scarlett
Darrell Paulsen
Good Morning Friends,
The UR Walking on Sunshine mobile auction bidding opens at 8:00 a.m. today and closes at 12:00 noon tomorrow. There are over 135 items to bid on ranging from handmade items to autographed memorabilia. You can bid from your home, work or play using your computer, phone or tablet. So, spread the word and don’t be left out of this exciting fundraising event. Visit the website at http://sunshine.myab.co to begin your bidding.
Notre Dame’s Relay for Life event will be held on March 28-29 at the Compton Family Ice arena. Preregistration is highly recommended to avoid night of crowds and easy check-in. Register with our UR Walking on Sunshine team at:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14LS?team_id=1507659&pg=team&fr_id=58027
Check out our Notre Dame Relay for Life website for up-to-date information and day-of details at http://relay.nd.edu
UR Walking on Sunshine committee
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows
On Thursday, February 27 at 8:30 a.m., Stewardship will be hosting an informational session regarding the 2014 Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend, which is scheduled for March 28th and 29th. Please join us in the Family Room for information regarding schedule of events, program details, RSVP and BOX instructions, seating requests, and of course, coffee, bagels, and fun!
Libby Schleiffarth, Senior Associate Director of Stewardship
The UR Walking on Sunshine online auction is next week and we have some exciting news to share with you. We have partnered with AuctionsByCellular and we now have the capability of mobile bidding using your smartphone, computer or tablet allowing you to bid from anywhere and receive instant notifications once you have been outbid, all in real time. You can even set up automatic bids. There is nothing to download. All you need to do is register at http://sunshine.myab.co . We encourage you to preregister so you are ready to start bidding at 8:00 a.m. next Wednesday. So, Tweet, text and Facebook your friends, colleagues and family to spread the word and help raise funds for our team. All proceeds benefit Notre Dame’s Relay for Life and our fight to eliminate cancer and celebrate more birthdays. Directions on how to register are below. Roberta (1-8696) and Libby (1-1099) are happy to answer any questions you have related to this new process.
Let the bidding begin!
UR Walking on Sunshine committee
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows
Dear Colleagues,
After an incredibly successful career with Notre Dame, Melody Weiss has decided this is the time for her to retire from the University. As all of you likely know, Melody has been an integral part of the planned giving team for almost 10 years. Her entire career at Notre Dame has been with the Office of Gift Planning and she’s not only seen significant growth and success in the office—she’s caused much of it.
Though the exact timing has not been finalized for her departure, Melody looks forward to spending more time with her husband, Rick, their children, grandchildren and friends. Knowing Rick and her, I’m sure they already have trips planned given their love of travel!
While her positive traits are many, her incredible work ethic, follow through, focus and determination helped lead our group to new levels of success in our marketing efforts and stewardship of our Badin Guild members. She has always been the consummate team player, filling any role asked of her to her best ability. The team has come to rely on her in many ways but it’s not only our team that will miss her dearly—our donors will miss her too. Over the last several years, Melody has become the face at Badin Guild weekend to many of our donors and the voice over the phone at other times that has so professionally and personally represented the University to our donors. Personally, I will miss Melody’s friendship, our day-to-day interactions and the positive influence and smile she brought to our team each and every day.
On behalf of Notre Dame, we are grateful for Melody’s selfless and dedicated service to our mission. As a Notre Dame grad, Notre Dame parent and Badin Guild member, Melody will forever be part of this place and her impact on this University will be felt for generations. Please join me in congratulating Melody in an outstanding career at Notre Dame and wishing her the best in retirement with her husband Rick!
In Notre Dame,
Greg.
Gregory G. Dugard
Senior Director
Office of Gift Planning
University of Notre Dame
for more information, please call
Perrine Blakley, 1-5503, or Greg Simpson, 1-4389.
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Mary Rattenbury will be leaving the University Relations team, effective February 7th.
Mary has accepted the position of Coordinator of the Friends Program at the Snite Museum of Art. This represents an exciting opportunity for Mary who has been with the University since 2008, serving in the Athletics External Affairs division, working with both the Rockne Heritage Fund and the Joyce Grants-in-Aid programs. She was promoted to manager of the Rockne Heritage Fund in September of 2010. In August 2012, the Joyce GIA program was added to her list of management responsibilities.
In her new role, Mary will draw from her Fine Arts degree and years of experience in education, along with her fundraising and stewardship expertise. We are very happy that she will continue to serve Our Lady’s University and we wish her well.
Brian Powell will assume the role of interim leader of the Rockne Heritage Fund.
Kevin Madden, Director, Recognition Societies
Team UR Walking on Sunshine needs you to…
· Donate items or services for our online auction which will take place on February 19 & 20. We will be collecting items through next Friday, February 14. Please contact a committee member with any questions or donations.
Jessica Brookshire 1-5829
Giovana Heeter 1-3352
Rachel Hughes 1-1481
Dawn McGrath 1-6369
Libby Mountsier 1-1099
Roberta White 1-8696
Lori Willard 1-2681
· Bid on our auction items on February 19 & 20! A link to the virtual sight will be sent out prior to the event.
· Join our Relay For Life team at http://relay.nd.edu – select “UR Walking on Sunshine.” You do not have to join us for the relay on March 28th & 29th but we would love the company!
UR Walking on Sunshine –
Rallying to turn rain into rainbows!
Please join me in welcoming Holly Happ aboard as a new Regional Coordinator. Holly comes to Notre Dame with a background in Sales and Marketing, most recently with Papa John’s. Prior to pizza, she was in advertising sales for radio and television at WNDU. Holly and her husband, Don, live in South Bend with their two sons, Reece and Tye. In her spare time, she likes to sky dive, wrangle cattle and drive her children around to all their extracurricular events. (She obviously has a good sense of humor…the driving children around is true).
Please join me in welcoming Holly to our team.
Stu Fortener, Senior Regional Director – West Region
It is my pleasure to announce that Brent Henningfeld has been hired as a full-time intern in the Athletics Advancement Department. In the summer of 2007, Brent began working for the University in the Athletics Media Relations Office and has also been an intern in the University’s Sports Camps Department. In his new role, he will work closely with our staff in our day-to-day operations.
A 2007 graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Sport Administration and the Foundations of Business, Brent brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to our team. We are excited to have him on board!
Sara Liebscher, Athletics Advancement
I am delighted to announce that James Cunningham is joining the Annual Giving Programs team as the Associate Director, Graduate Business Annual Giving, effective February 3, 2014. Jim will be responsible for the general management of the Mendoza College of Business’s John Cardinal O’Hara Society (JCOS) and graduate business annual giving including designing, planning, and executing fund-raising programs, marketing communications, volunteer engagement, brand management and the donor experience required to achieve their revenue and participation plans. This position works closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Alumni Relations Manager, and broader teams to plan and achieve the goals for JCOS and MCOB annual giving.
Jim is relocating from Elmhurst, IL, where he was an Annual Giving Officer at Elmhurst College, managing the leadership annual giving society program. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Xavier University and his MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Please join me in welcoming Jim.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Kevin Madden ’90, ‘94, Director of Recognition Societies
The Annual Giving Programs team is excited to announce that the 2013 Sorin Society Impact Report is now available on the Proud to Be ND website.
The report was created to thank the more than 8,500 alumni, parents and friends who are members of the Sorin Society. Sorin Society gifts totaled more than $22 million in fiscal year 2013. The report shares the allocation of donations to the areas of Financial Aid & Student Life, Technology & Communications, Academic Excellence and Strategic Research Investments.
The piece also includes a commemorative timeline celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Rev. Edward Frederick Sorin, C.S.C., which is quickly approaching on February 6, 2014.
The report was mailed and emailed to all Sorin Society members. Please take a moment to read these stories. If you would like to request a hard copy of this report, please contact the Sorin Donor Experience Team at sorinsoc@nd.edu or call 1-5198.
Dear colleagues:
As we begin 2014, Stewardship Programs has several updates to share:
The FY13 endowment reports are now located in Advance under the allocation screens for each endowed fund. Big thanks are extended to DIS for helping to make this happen!
If you have any questions regarding these updates, or any other stewardship activity, please contact your regional representative:
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane, MSA ‘00, Director of Stewardship Programs
Please join me in welcoming Mike Connaughton aboard as a new ARD for the West Region. Mike has spent the last twelve years in various sales and marketing roles within the country club development and management industry (spending several years in the LA area), and was most recently the Director of Membership Sales and Marketing at 3 Creek Ranch Golf Club in Jackson Hole, WY.
After having grown up in South Bend, Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Indiana University, Bloomington, and although it has been awhile since he left the area, he is excited to move back “home”.
Please join me in welcoming Mike to our team.
Stu Fortener, Senior Regional Director – West Region
Dear Lovers of all things Shakespeare:
We invite you to join us–as a reader or an observer–for SonnetFest 2014; our fifth annual reading of Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets in celebration of Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, 2014.
In the past four years the event has proved so popular that we are continuing this annual tradition where faculty, staff, students, and members of the community gather together to bring Shakespeare’s beautiful ruminations on love (and so much more) to life in the Great Hall of O’Shaughnessy from 11am – 3pm on 2/14/14.
We will read the sonnets in sequence and assign specific sonnet requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bear in mind that due to the logistics of the event we must stick to a rather strict timeline (organized by the minute!) in order to stay on schedule.
We are particularly interested in a diverse reading–even if it delves into the unconventional. In the past we have had readings in Korean, Spanish, Filipino, Italian, Japanese, French, Russian, Parseltongue, Morse code, and even Klingon! It is wonderful to hear Shakespeare as he is heard in so many different corners of ‘the globe’ (and beyond!). If you have an idea–ask. We would enjoy the chance to work with you to make it happen.
As stated, we will schedule the event down to the minute, and certain time slots fill VERY quickly. Please respond to this message (scottjackson@nd.edu) at your earliest convenience to ensure that you get your preferred time.
If you would like to participate by reading at the event, please respond with the following info:
1) Name
2) Best contact email address
3) Your schedule restrictions between 11am – 3pm on Friday, 2/14/14
4) Specific sonnet requests (please keep in mind that your availability will dictate if we are able to grant that request)
5) Your affiliation (ie, Students: what is your year and major? Faculty and/or staff: can you please provide your title as you would want it to appear at the event?)
6) Any unconventional requests (ie, reading in a different language, using props and/or costumes, marriage proposals?!?! The sky is the limit!)
If all goes well–and please understand that coordinating 154 of you is no small feat!–I will be able to issue a reading schedule on Monday, February 10th. After issuing this schedule we will not be able to modify it, so PLEASE check your calendars and make sure that you are free during your requested time(s).
In the meantime, you can access an online database of the sonnets at: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/Poetry/sonnets.html
What fun! We sincerely hope that you will be able to participate in what has quickly become one of the College of Arts and Letters’ newest traditions!
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Scott Jackson, Executive Director, Shakespeare at Notre Dame
230 DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
574-631-1563
https://shakespeare.nd.edu/
I am pleased to announce that Barbara Thompson will join University Relations as Administrative Assistant for 405 Main Building effective January 22, 2014. In this role, Barbara will serve as our primary receptionist and provide administrative support to me and to our team. Barbara brings to Notre Dame a wealth of experience from similar roles at Huntington University in Huntington, Indiana where she worked for many years. In her most recent position as Administrative Assistant to the President, Barbara coordinated meetings, special events and general operations of the Office of the President, and served as Secretary to the Board of Trustees. We are excited that Barbara, who recently moved to Granger with her husband, has decided to join Notre Dame in this central role. Please join us in welcoming Barbara to Notre Dame and University Relations.
Best Regards,
Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for University Relations
Dear team,
It is with very mixed emotions that I announce Jean Gorman will be retiring from the University of Notre Dame effective March 3rd. Jean will be moving to Palo Alto, California and joining the staff of the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, which serves as the fundraising arm of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Department of Pediatrics. After a decade serving the mission of Our Lady, Jean’s impact stretches broadly across the Department of Development, School of Architecture, Hesburgh Libraries, Graduate School, Innovation Park, and many others around campus that had the great fortune of working with her. Shannon and I will soon be in touch with you regarding the transition of Jean’s liaison responsibilities as well as those around gift agreements.
Personally, I will forever be grateful to Jean for her advancement knowledge, commitment to Notre Dame, and friendship. Please join me in wishing Jean all the best. She will be greatly missed, but always welcome at her home, Notre Dame.
My best,
Micki
Micki Kidder
Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Development
University of Notre Dame
574-631-6526 (office)
574-229-1190 (mobile)
As of Monday, January 20th, the Dome Room at ESC will close as a conference room, to be reconfigured into private office space. If you have a meeting there scheduled after that date, please change it. That room will be taken off Calendars by the end of the month.
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to share the good news from Katherine Cinninger who delivered her third child this afternoon (on my birthday!). Pictures are coming soon, but here are the important stats:
Her Name: Skye Elaine Cinninger
Her Weight: 7lb./1oz.
Length: 20 inches
Blue eyes and Strawberry Blonde Hair! Katherine says “she’s perfect”
Congrats to her proud parents – Katherine and Jake and her siblings Townes and Ruby.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Mary Ellen Koepfle, C.PA.
Director, Finance & Administration
University Relations
University of Notre Dame
(574) 631-9903
UND ’96 SMC ‘78
I am excited to announce Ann Miller will be joining the NDAA effective January 13, 2014 as an Administrative Assistance – focused on working with our ND clubs.
Ann joins us from the Student Activities Office where she worked as an office assistant. Ann is a graduate of the University of Kansas where she received a B.A. in English with an emphasis on Communications and Peace Studies. After graduation she interned with a small publishing house in Kansas before moving to South Bend.
Ann enjoys running, biking, cooking and gardening – she volunteers with the South Bend Community Gardeners.
Please join me in welcoming Ann to our team.
Thank you,
Mike
Mike Brown
Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Prayer Service to Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. invites all students, faculty, staff and their families to participate in a prayer service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 20, 2014 from 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Main Building Rotunda. A reception will immediately follow.
Bridget Keating
Assistant Director, Office of the President
Dear Colleagues,
Due to inclement weather pushing mail deliveries back, we have changed the 2013 closing date to Monday, January 13. Please review any mail you have received and deliver any gifts for 2013 to Donor Services not later than close of business this Friday, January 10 to ensure proper crediting for tax year 2013. Thank you for your cooperation!
Stacy L. Koebel-Harder, CPA, CGMA
Director
Development, Donor Services
University of Notre Dame
1100 Grace Hall
o: 574.631.5546
f: 574.631.9665
Please join me in welcoming Tony Roberts aboard as a new RD for the West Region. Tony comes to Notre Dame with over 25 years sales and marketing experience in consumer products companies, including P&G and Shasta Beverage. Prior to Tony joining the West team he was the Director of Development for the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center. He served as the President of the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Orange County and co-chaired the “3 Coach Kick-off for Charity Event” for Coaches Parseghian, Holtz and Weis. Tony holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Notre Dame (1979) and a Masters of Science in Computer Information from American Technological University (Texas A&M).
Tony resides in Southern California. His daughter Tiffany is an ’07 marketing grad from Lewis Hall and is married, living in Boston. His son Joey lives in Bristol, CT and has worked for ESPN for 7 years. His oldest son Robby is married, teaches high school, lives in Texas, and presented Tony with his first granddaughter (Addisen Jean) in November of 2013.
Please join me in welcoming Tony.
Stu Fortener
Sr. Director, Regional Development, West Region
We are looking for top talent to pioneer our fundraising activities, both domestic and international for the Associate Director of Regional Development role. We prioritize successful applicants who are accomplished in sales, account management, and/or non-profit fundraising. No prior fundraising experience is required. The individual must have a deep commitment to the mission of the University, a bachelor degree and 5-6 years of experience. This position is located in South Bend, Indiana. Travel is required (approximately 50%).
If you are interested in this fundraising opportunity, please contact Ann Moran (1-1837) for additional information.
Ann Moran
Sr. HR Recruiting Consultant
“Thank you to everyone who participated in the Relay for Life Bake Sale… it was a huge success! Special thanks to all of the Bakers, everything was delicious, and to the people who donated baked goods from local area vendors. Thank you to Jeff Arnold for donating the Pallet Christmas trees. They were raffled off and the winners were Gretchen Neely and Cathy Windeatt! Thanks again to everyone for your participation and Happy Holidays to You all!”
Kind regards,
Noell Stohler
University of Notre Dame, Department of Development
Dear Colleagues:
Erin Bess Gecewicz and her husband are moving to Chicago to advance both of their careers. I am especially sad to see Erin leave Notre Dame as she has provided great energy, creativity and follow through on important stewardship projects these almost two years. This departure creates an open administrative assistant position, reporting directly to me, in Stewardship Programs. This important team member assists greatly with web sites, events, communications and programming. We need a jack-of-all trades with excellent computer and communication skills. If you know of any excellent candidates, please send them our way.
Katherine Lane
Director of Stewardship Programs
Dear Colleagues,
I am thrilled to announce that Molly Butler will be joining our team on Monday, January 13th as the new Service Director.
Molly graduated from Notre Dame in 2006 with a B.A. in Psychology, and a minor in Theology. She earned a Masters of Public Administration from New York University in 2010, and is currently pursuing her EdD in Education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Molly comes to us from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota where she has worked since 2010. As the Director of the McNair Scholars Program, Molly has prepared numerous low-income, first generation, and minority undergraduate students for research and graduate school enrollment. Through her partnership building with the U.S. Department of Education, she has developed and advanced research funding and internship opportunities for students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), humanities and social sciences. Molly’s background also includes advocacy and educational work with at-risk youth, homeless communities, and her own research led to strategic enhancement of water and sanitation improvements in rural communities in India. From 2006-2008, Molly taught elementary students in St. Louis through Teach for America Corps.
Molly is avid cellist, a dedicated runner with 5 marathons under her belt, speaks French, was a member of the Notre Dame ski team, and loves her poodle, Goose. Molly is very excited to return to Notre Dame where , as she says, “my heart belongs.”
Please join me in welcoming Molly to the Alumni Association in January!
Christmas Blessings,
Angie
Angie Appleby Purcell, MDiv ’97
Spirituality Program Director
Notre Dame Alumni Association
Relay for Life Christmas Bake Sale – Cafe at Eddy Street from 9:00am – 3:00pm, Tuesday,
December 17th. Please stop by and get some goodies. For more information, please contact Noell Stohler at 631.3040.
Please join me in welcoming the newest member to the Athletics Advancement team, Sarah Futa.
Sarah joined our group on December 1st as my Administrative Assistant. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Most recently, she worked as the Marketing and Listing Coordinator at Re/Max 100. In this role, she initiated the design, development and implementation of marketing strategies, sales materials, client relationship building tools and process improvement for the team. Sarah lives in Granger and has four children (Evan – 11, 5th grade St. Pius X Catholic School (SPX); Austin – 9, 3rd grade SPX; Owen – 7, 1st grade SPX; and Isabelle – 5, Preschool SPX).
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah and her children to the Notre Dame family.
Sara Liebscher
Sara C. Liebscher
Director of Athletics Advancement
Associate Athletics Director
Dear All,
I am excited to announce that Ms. Kayla Ernsberger joins our team as the Event Coordinator on 12/16/2013.
Kayla comes with 3+ years of experience working at the Federated Media radio company in both Promotions and Marketing. Her responsibilities included planning and executing various radio station events including a yearly B100 Birthday Bash for over 40,000 people. In addition, Kayla has also spent valuable time recruiting and training college interns at Federated Media. Kayla also brings to the Alumni Association, her experience gained at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance as an agent in 2012.
Kayla is passionate about being in environments focused on events and in her spare time she has been actively working with the Junior League of South Bend. She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts, in Mass Communication and Public Relations and is truly excited about working with the NDAA.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Kayla to Notre Dame and the Alumni Association team.
Thank you,
Erin Thornton
Special Events Program Director
Notre Dame Alumni Association
I am pleased to announce that JONATHAN HANNAH, J.D., and CARLA INGRANDO, Ph.D., have been appointed Associate Directors of Foundation Relations effective 25 November 2013 and 9 December 2013, respectively. Brief bios are included below.
As part of the Academic Advancement team, the foundation relations group works across the University to surface, devise, and implement strategic academic fundraising initiatives to bolster the University’s research enterprise. In addition, the group engages in direct fundraising by proactively identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding private philanthropic foundations from across the nation and around the world. Both Jon and Carla bring an aptitude for scholarship and relationships, along with a high level of creativity, technical knowledge, and determination that make them ideal additions to the group.
Like the rest of the foundation relations group, Jon and Carla will carry both a portfolio of foundations and an academic portfolio, disciplines for which they will serve as resident experts, getting to know the faculty and research thoroughly. They will also serve as development/campaign liaisons for certain strategic research initiatives (SRI) and University centers and institutes, providing critical translation and support of priorities for use by the regional development team in a fashion similar to the college-based directors of academic advancement.
JON will carry the Departments of Economics and Political Science in the College of Arts and Letters, the departments within the Mendoza College of Business and the School of Law, as well as the collegiate centers and institutes affiliated with these departments, College, and School. In addition, he will provide liaison support for the Center for Civil and Human Rights (now a University Institute), the Kellogg Institute, and the Kroc Institute.
CARLA will carry the Departments of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology in the Social Sciences and the Departments of History, English, Classics, German, Romance Languages, Program of Liberal Studies, American Studies, and Africana Studies in the Humanities within the College of Arts and Letters, as well as the collegiate centers and institutes affiliated with these departments. In addition, she will provide liaison support for the Nanovic Institute in partnership with Drew Buscareno.
MEET JON HANNAH
Jon was graduated from Saint Xavier University in Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, from the University of Detroit Mercy a Doctor of Jurisprudence, and from Lewis University with a Master of Science in Management. Jon’s legal studies concentrated heavily in the fields of International Law and Constitutional Law and served as the chapter president of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies.
A great intellectual experience in law school ultimately led to a position with the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation where he served as a Policy Analyst. Most recently Jon worked in corporate and foundation relations at Lewis University (Romeoville, Ill.), where he also taught undergraduate courses in the business school.
Asked why Notre Dame is the place for Jon, he responds: “While a part of me is very sad to be leaving Lewis, I am thrilled to join the University of Notre Dame. … I’m not sure exactly how to describe it, but I feel different at Notre Dame. There is a spirit in the air that tells me anything is possible… Notre Dame is the center of Catholic intellectual thought [and]… as Father Sorin intended, a source of good in the world. ”
Jon and his wife Katie are relocating to Granger, Ind., with their 4 year-old son, Nate.
MEET CARLA INGRANDO
Carla was graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, from the University of South Carolina with a Master of Public Administration, from Vanderbilt University with a Master of Divinity, and from the University of Notre Dame with a Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Ethics. Her research interests surround the age-old question, “what does it mean to live a good life?”
Near the beginning of her career, Carla served as a grants and program officer with the South Carolina Humanities Council, where her work with scholars across a wide variety of academic disciplines inspired her to want to be a scholar. After completing her Ph.D., Carla joined the faculty at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, offering courses in ethics, women’s spirituality, Catholic social teaching, and a seminar for religion majors on John Paul II. Most recently Carla served as a program officer at the Michigan Humanities Council where she directed their signature program, the Great Michigan Read, a statewide biennial reading and discussion series.
On returning to her alma mater, Carla reflects on the mission and impact of Notre Dame: “As a graduate student, I experienced Notre Dame as a place that cultivated and nurtured … a spirit of intellectual engagement and a ‘disciplined sensibility to the poverty, injustice, and oppression that burden the lives of so many.’ I believe that by asking good questions, developing good research models, and disseminating the results of that research, our faculty and students – who are second to none – will make the world a better place.”
Carla and her husband, Dave Winterstein have relocated to Mishawaka, Ind.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the search committee who graciously gave of their time and energy to ensure that we found the right candidates for these roles. Since there’s no more important decision than the next person that we invite to join our team, I am incredibly grateful for the support and insights I received from Allison Maddox, George Keegan, Ernestine Gardner, Brenda Hull Cox, Dr. Maria Di Pasquale, Shannon Cullinan, and Lou Nanni. We were also blessed to have the time and expertise of our colleagues in the Institute for Scholarship and the Liberal Arts with whom Jon and Carla will work closely: Prof. Tom Merluzzi, Ph.D. (director), Lori Loftis (assistant director), and Ken Garcia, Ph.D. (associate director). Finally, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the constant support and guidance offered by our UR recruiting team throughout the process: Gretchen Neely, Jeanne Monsma, and Ann Amico Moran.
Please join me in welcoming Jon and Carla to these important roles on our academic advancement team.
For the entire Foundation Relations Group: Allison, Ernestine, and George,
Rudy Reyes Jr., Director of Foundation Relations
Office of Academic Advancement
Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that JONATHAN HANNAH, J.D., and CARLA INGRANDO, Ph.D., have been appointed Associate Directors of Foundation Relations effective 25 November 2013 and 9 December 2013, respectively. Brief bios are included below.
As part of the Academic Advancement team, the foundation relations group works across the University to surface, devise, and implement strategic academic fundraising initiatives to bolster the University’s research enterprise. In addition, the group engages in direct fundraising by proactively identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding private philanthropic foundations from across the nation and around the world. Both Jon and Carla bring an aptitude for scholarship and relationships, along with a high level of creativity, technical knowledge, and determination that make them ideal additions to the group.
Like the rest of the foundation relations group, Jon and Carla will carry both a portfolio of foundations and an academic portfolio, disciplines for which they will serve as resident experts, getting to know the faculty and research thoroughly. They will also serve as development/campaign liaisons for certain strategic research initiatives (SRI) and University centers and institutes, providing critical translation and support of priorities for use by the regional development team in a fashion similar to the college-based directors of academic advancement.
JON will carry the Departments of Economics and Political Science in the College of Arts and Letters, the departments within the Mendoza College of Business and the School of Law, as well as the collegiate centers and institutes affiliated with these departments, College, and School. In addition, he will provide liaison support for the Center for Civil and Human Rights (now a University Institute), the Kellogg Institute, and the Kroc Institute.
CARLA will carry the Departments of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology in the Social Sciences and the Departments of History, English, Classics, German, Romance Languages, Program of Liberal Studies, American Studies, and Africana Studies in the Humanities within the College of Arts and Letters, as well as the collegiate centers and institutes affiliated with these departments. In addition, she will provide liaison support for the Nanovic Institute in partnership with Drew Buscareno.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the search committee who graciously gave of their time and energy to ensure that we found the right candidates for these roles. Since there’s no more important decision than the next person that we invite to join our team, I am incredibly grateful for the support and insights I received from Allison Maddox, George Keegan, Ernestine Gardner, Brenda Hull Cox, Dr. Maria Di Pasquale, Shannon Cullinan, and Lou Nanni. We were also blessed to have the time and expertise of our colleagues in the Institute for Scholarship and the Liberal Arts with whom Jon and Carla will work closely: Prof. Tom Merluzzi, Ph.D. (director), Lori Loftis (assistant director), and Ken Garcia, Ph.D. (associate director). Finally, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the constant support and guidance offered by our UR recruiting team throughout the process: Gretchen Neely, Jeanne Monsma, and Ann Amico Moran.
Please join me in welcoming Jon and Carla to these important roles on our academic advancement team.
For the entire Foundation Relations Group: Allison, Ernestine, and George,
Rudy Reyes Jr.
Director of Foundation Relations
Office of Academic Advancement
MEET JON HANNAH
Jon graduated from Saint Xavier University in Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, from the University of Detroit Mercy a Doctor of Jurisprudence, and from Lewis University with a Master of Science in Management. Jon’s legal studies concentrated heavily in the fields of International Law and Constitutional Law and served as the chapter president of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies.
A great intellectual experience in law school ultimately led to a position with the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation where he served as a Policy Analyst. Most recently Jon worked in corporate and foundation relations at Lewis University (Romeoville, Ill.), where he also taught undergraduate courses in the business school.
Asked why Notre Dame is the place for Jon, he responds: “While a part of me is very sad to be leaving Lewis, I am thrilled to join the University of Notre Dame. … I’m not sure exactly how to describe it, but I feel different at Notre Dame. There is a spirit in the air that tells me anything is possible… Notre Dame is the center of Catholic intellectual thought [and]… as Father Sorin intended, a source of good in the world. ”
Jon and his wife Katie are relocating to Granger, Ind., with their 4 year-old son, Nate.
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MEET CARLA INGRANDO
Carla was graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, from the University of South Carolina with a Master of Public Administration, from Vanderbilt University with a Master of Divinity, and from the University of Notre Dame with a Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Ethics. Her research interests surround the age-old question, “what does it mean to live a good life?”
Near the beginning of her career, Carla served as a grants and program officer with the South Carolina Humanities Council, where her work with scholars across a wide variety of academic disciplines inspired her to want to be a scholar. After completing her Ph.D., Carla joined the faculty at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, offering courses in ethics, women’s spirituality, Catholic social teaching, and a seminar for religion majors on John Paul II. Most recently Carla served as a program officer at the Michigan Humanities Council where she directed their signature program, the Great Michigan Read, a statewide biennial reading and discussion series.
On returning to her alma mater, Carla reflects on the mission and impact of Notre Dame: “As a graduate student, I experienced Notre Dame as a place that cultivated and nurtured … a spirit of intellectual engagement and a ‘disciplined sensibility to the poverty, injustice, and oppression that burden the lives of so many.’ I believe that by asking good questions, developing good research models, and disseminating the results of that research, our faculty and students – who are second to none – will make the world a better place.”
Carla and her husband, Dave Winterstein have relocated to Mishawaka, Ind.
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Director of Foundation Relations
Our sympathy to Stu Fortener on the death of his grandmother, Dorothy Buettner
Dorothy E. Buettner, 92, of Delphos, Ohio, died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, December 9th, at Vancrest Healthcare Center.
She was born April 23, 1921, in Columbus Grove to Thomas L. and Leona (Miller) Jones, who preceded her in death. She married Gene Buettner, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, James (Mary Lou) Buettner of Belmont, Mich.; four daughters, Sharon (Jim) Fortener of Delphos, Charlyn Granger of Coldwater, Barbara (Tom) Case of Coldwater and Jacalyn Buettner of Orinda, Calif.; a sister, Betty Tiernan of Delphos; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Rod Tiernan.
Dottie owned and operated her beauty shop for 27 years and was the first president of the Alpha Delta Sorority in Delphos. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Eastern Star where she served as Matron for seven years. She was also a Phi Kappa Tau house mother at Bowling Green State University for 13 years. She enjoyed painting, bridge and was an avid fisherman. She was a 1939 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School.
A memorial celebration of her life will be celebrated at a later, the Rev. David Howell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Vancrest Nursing Home in Delphos.
I’m excited to announce that Kevin Brennan will begin Jan. 6 in the position of Writer/Editor with our Marketing Communications team in the Alumni Association. Kevin received his B.A. in History from the University of Notre Dame in 2007.
Kevin’s role will be to capture the stories of Notre Dame for our alumni and friends, write for our marketing efforts online and offline, to manage our e-periodicals, and to curate Class Notes for ND Magazine.
Kevin is currently a senior analyst with the National Journal in Washington, D.C. He began with the journal in January 2011 as a staff writer and quickly moved up the ranks to deputy editor and then to his current position. As senior analyst, he contributed to original analysis and reporting for Hotline on Call, the journal’s political blog. He also oversaw the journal’s coverage of the 2014 U.S. Senate campaigns.
Kevin received a master’s degree in Journalism from the highly-regarded Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
Kevin’s wife Jen, also from the Class of 2007, works in market research for the Nielsen Company.
With Kevin’s return to Notre Dame, a piece of our history comes home as well. One of Kevin’s favorite possessions is a piece of the original Golden Dome gifted to him by his grandfather. The piece of gold will sit in a small frame atop his desk—as it has during each of his previous jobs—to connect his past with his future at Notre Dame.
Please join me in welcoming Kevin in January.
Best,
Bill
Bill Gangluff
Director of Marketing Communications
University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame Alumni Association
Please join me in welcoming Lindahl Wiegand to the Development Team. Lindahl will start on Monday, December 9, as the Marketing and Communication Specialist in Annual Giving Programs
Lindahl most recently has been the Public Relations Manager for Saint Joseph Medical Center. There she has been responsible for coordination of coverage for hospital, patient, and healthcare related stories. She also managed internal communications and corporate announcements for employees, physicians, various boards and key community members. In addition, Lindahl managed social media marketing for the health system and maintained the market-facing website.
Lindahl will be responsible for the written communication for the specific audiences within Annual Giving Programs as well as project management of communication and marketing efforts.
Lindahl is a 2005 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Journalism. She is active in numerous non-profit organizations in the local community, such as the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, Center for the Homeless, and the Boys & girls Club of St. Joseph County.
Thank you,
Amy
Amy Schell
Director, Annual Giving Marketing and Operations
University of Notre Dame
Jennielea Vidrich has resigned her position in the Donor Experience organization in Annual Giving. We thank her for her many years of service and wish her the best in her future endeavors.
We will await the results of the Organizational Analysis & Design (OAD) project currently underway before re-assigning the responsibilities of this position permanently and potentially posting a replacement position. The OAD project is committed to thinking boldly about our organization and how we can best be structured for the future based on a look across the whole organization that will recommend changes that can increase effectiveness and efficiencies of our operations. We are eager to see how the outcome can positively enhance our structure as a whole.
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Dear colleagues and friends:
I am sorry to share that Jeanne Hendricks’ mom, Shirley A. White, passed away Wednesday morning. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, December 10th at Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka. Visitation begins at 11:00 followed by the service at 1:00.
Please keep Jeanne and her family in your prayers.
Stacy L. Koebel-Harder, CPA, CGMA
Director, Development, Donor Services
Today’s Mass, starting at 9:15 a.m., in the ESC Family Room, will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which will be offered as a Healing Mass for Katherine Lane’s sister, Kristan Seaford. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Thank you!
Beth
Elizabeth (Beth) M. Ferlic
Assistant Director of Stewardship Programs
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013
1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM open to campus staff and families
William and Mary Ann Smith Family Ballroom
Complimentary valet parking. $5 cash donation for photo with Santa, face painting and tours of the Morris Inn. Donate to United Way to win prizes! Sweet treats and light refreshments will be served.
Please R.S.V.P. by December 6 to
Kathy Seymour at 631.2034
Top Raffle Items
2 Local hotel overnight stays
Salon packages
ND tickets and prizes
Healthworks Kids museum
Chef Ross Dinner
South Bend Restaurant packages
And many more!
Cake Walk
DJ- 24 cakes and pies to give away!
Face painting, craft station, treats and more!!!
Please join Roger Huang and me in welcoming Brian Moran aboard as the new Academic Advancement Director for Mendoza College of Business.
Brian has established himself as a proven business segment leader and a “Go to” person for maximizing return on the largest projects for some of the world’s most successful companies: Procter and Gamble – Pro Health Toothpaste; Whirlpool – Post Maytag acquisition manufacturing and technology strategy; Zimmer – Persona Knee System. His experience in P&L management, Financial leadership, Strategic planning and the leading cross-functional teams will provide a robust skill set needed by both Development and MCOB as we progress into the Boldly Notre Dame Capital Campaign.
Brian received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and his MBA from The University of Chicago – Booth School of Business
Brian joins his wife, Ann Moran, as a member of the Development Team. Brian and Ann have two children, Hannah, 13 and Matthew, 10. They reside in Granger.
Thank you,
George Keegan
Sr. Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
I am sad to inform you today Elle Metz will be leaving the Alumni Association at the end of the month in order to pursue a master’s degree in journalism.
Elle has been a tremendous asset to the NDAA and we will very much miss her positive attitude and outgoing personality. Her numerous contributions to the young alumni and student programs have served our alumni and future alumni well. Elle has forged tremendous relationships with young alumni and worked on engaging them in a number of new and interesting ways – including a brand new young alumni blog. In addition, Elle is the consummate team player, always willing to help whenever someone needs assistance. A prime example was her co-management of the ultra-successful NDAA Step Challenge.
Elle will be attending the prestigious Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern, one of the top- rated journalism schools in the nation. Please join me in congratulating Elle and wishing her the best on this exciting new opportunity.
Thank you,
Mike
Mike Brown
Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Notre Dame Alumni Association
It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the passing of Tony Hubert, father to Dan Hubert in the Provost’s Office and father-in-law to Lynn Hubert in University Relations. Tony peacefully died in the early hours of Friday, November 30th, due to complications from throat cancer treatments. He was at home surrounded by his immediate family when he went to join his Lord.
A Rosary will be held on Monday, December 9th with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow on Tuesday December 10 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Modesto, California. Please send condolences to Tony’s wife:
Mrs. Mary Hubert
1521 Tiburon Court
Modesto, California 95350
Donations can be sent in Tony’s name to:
St. Vincent DePaul Society
c/o Our Lady Fatima Catholic Church
501 W. Granger Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
or
Community Hospice
4368 Spyres Way
Modesto, CA 95356
Lynn Hubert
Please join us for the Catholic Worker Lunch on Thursday in the Coffeehouse of Geddes Hall – just a $5 donation to the Catholic Worker for a delicious lunch.
Also, “Unwrapped” cards will also be available for purchase:
In an effort to further build community with the Catholic Worker and support their important ministry, MDiv. students have organized the Catholic Worker Unwrapped Project. Based off a similar program created by OxFam, you order a gift in honor your loved ones—the gift goes to the South Bend CW and you receive a handmade card to give to your family or friends. The UnWrapped gifts are all essential items for the Catholic Worker’s hospitality — socks, hygiene items, coffee, blankets, and money for their heating bills. In addition, the cards are a great way to share the Catholic Worker’s message of hospitality with your family and friends.
Many Thanks,
Andrea Smith Shappell
Please join Chris and myself in welcoming the newest member to the Midwest Region, Angela Lucus. Angela joins us as an Administrative Assistant supporting both Chris Murphy and Kirt Bjork. Angela holds a Bachelor degree from Valparaiso University in Political Science: International Relations. She also holds a Certificate in Economics of the European Union from the European School of Business, Germany. Most recently she worked at the Morris Inn.
Kirt Bjork and Ann Amico Moran
Please join me in welcoming Shannon Forry aboard as a new ARD for the West Region. Prior to Shannon joining our team he was with The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, California serving as a Brand and Product Manager. He has prior experience with Atari Interactive, United Talent Agency and Accenture. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Business Economics from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA (Marketing) and an MS in Telecommunication (Digital Media Design and Production) from Indiana University.
Shannon, his wife Kelsey and three children, Michael (10), Etta (8), and Jackson (2) reside in Granger.
Stu Fortener
Dear UR Team:
Please note that we have internally posted the administrative assistant/receptionist position for our office in 405 Main Building at the following site https://jobs.nd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp (job number 13682). The position serves as a primary point of contact for both the Office of the Vice President for University Relations and the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications. The person will report directly to me and assist with donor relations and activities coordinated by our office.
Sincerely,
Drew Buscareno
Assistant Vice President for University Relations
Dear Colleagues,
We are eager to share with you a number of communications that will be sent over the next few days to Notre Dame Alumni, Parents, and Friends.
We hope all our constituents enjoy these pieces over the next week and that it leads us all to a successful year-end giving season.
Thank you to the numerous people who helped create these efforts!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families,
Jim Small and Amy Schell
This position provides overall administrative support to the Programs Team. In addition, the position focuses on the NDAA’s Notre Dame clubs and club structure. Duties include tracking and updating club leadership changes, providing ongoing customer service to club leaders, coordinating the club awards process as well as participating with the Clubs Committee of the NDAA Board. Other areas of concentration are; UND Celebrations Program; Club Football Ticket Allotment Process, Regional Meeting support; Club Annual Reports. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please review the full job description at the HR jobs website.
Mike Brown
Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Dear Colleagues,
We have created a new position in the Campaign Administration team to lead several of our critical campaign programs and projects – in particular, campaign engagement opportunities, volunteer leadership management, campaign priority packaging and campaign budget oversight. This person will report to me and will work daily with Julia Sama and Heather Hakanen.
The ideal candidate is a senior leader with deep experience in engaging alumni-parents-friends, managing multiple projects at the same time, building deep cross divisional relationships, and operating independently.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, I encourage you to review the full job description at the HR jobs website. It is currently posted for internal candidates only.
Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ann Moran or me.
Best,
Shannon
Please join Donor Services in welcoming the following seasonal staff who have joined the team during the busy calendar year end. We appreciate their contributions toward a successful year end.
From left to right: Debbie Meek, Leslie Clark, Maureen McQuade, Amy Polhamus, Joe Sheehan, Sheryll Enright and Jimita Potter
Best wishes,
Stacy
Stacy L. Koebel-Harder, CPA, CGMA
Director
Development, Donor Services
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a beautiful poinsettia plant!
Decorate your home or office by purchasing a poinsettia plant to enjoy yourself or give as a gift AND support a great cause – cancer research! Our very own UR Walking on Sunshine team is partnering with Varner’s Greenhouse & Nursery in Niles to raise money for Relay for Life.
For sizes, cost and to purchase your poinsettias online please go to http://relay.nd.edu/fundraisers and click on poinsettias. Credit card and FOAPAL purchases are accepted. Red poinsettias will be available for pick-up on campus December 4th. You may also elect to receive a voucher for pick-up at Varner’s.
Thank you for your support!
UR Walking on Sunshine Committee
Questions? Contact Giovana Heeter @ 1-3352
Dear Colleagues:
We are happy to share the 2012-13 Stewardship Report, which is attached here. Stewardship_Report_12_13_WEB. This report, which shares both numbers and donor stories, will be mailed later this week to just under 5,000 benefactors who meet the following criteria:
Note that the report will be sent with a letter of gratitude from Lou Nanni. Please let me know if you have any questions.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane
Katherine Lane, MSA ‘00
Director of Stewardship Programs
Department of Development
Dear colleagues:
I am thrilled to share that over 3,200 personalized letters and endowment reports have been mailed today (November 13, 2013) to University benefactors. You may recall that in past years, these reports were mailed piecemeal throughout the fall semester (library collection reports were mailed in October, professorships in November, and scholarships in December). Moving forward:
These efficiencies have been achieved as a result of an official green belt project with the Office of Continuous Improvement and tremendous partnership with DIS and OIT. I want to thank Carleen Quinlan, Jim Reeves, Jay Rizzi, Donna Adams, Larry Helmsing, and Ron Rose (OIT) for their hard work and dedication! I also want to thank the entire stewardship team for their tireless efforts. Special appreciation goes to Mary Fisher, who is leading the green belt project, as well as Kris Machalleck and Libby Schleiffarth, who served on the greenbelt project team.
Future enhancements include linking all the individual endowment reports to the allocations in Advance. This should be operational within a few months. Here is a link to an excel file containing all the donors who received reports. We grouped this by fundraiser for an easy review. If you need a copy of a report, please contact your stewardship partner as follows:
CFR: Sara Kassen
Central: Libby Schleiffarth
East: Mary Fisher
Gift Planning: Kris Machalleck
Midwest: Heather Moriconi
West: Beth Ferlic
VP Office: Katherine Lane
In Notre Dame.
Katherine Lane
Katherine Lane, MSA ‘00 Director of Stewardship Programs Department of Development University of Notre Dame Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame 1251 North Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617-1403 o: 574.631.9785 c: 574.261.0999 f: 574.631.8325 e: katherine.lane@nd.edu
Relay for Life Massages are back on Eddy Street!
We still have some times available tomorrow afternoon, if you would like to take advantage of a massage over on Eddy Street Commons! $10 donations going towards the Relay for Life Fundraiser… Please see below for available times:
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Noell Stohler
University of Notre Dame, Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Phone:(574)631-3040
Fax:(574)631-8325
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a beautiful poinsettia plant!
Decorate your home or office by purchasing a poinsettia plant to enjoy yourself or give as a gift AND support a great cause – cancer research! Our very own UR Walking on Sunshine team is partnering with Varner’s Greenhouse & Nursery in Niles to raise money for Relay for Life.
For sizes, cost and to purchase your poinsettias online please go to http://relay.nd.edu/fundraisers and click on poinsettias. Credit card and FOAPAL purchases are accepted. Red poinsettias will be available for pick-up on campus December 4th. You may also elect to receive a voucher for pick-up at Varner’s.
Thank you for your support!
UR Walking on Sunshine CommitteeQuestions? Contact Giovana Heeter @ 1-3352
I wanted to extend an invitation to all of you to come to my husband’s first Doctorate of Musical Arts degree recital. The recital is Sunday, December 8th at 4:00pm in the Main Building on the 2nd floor. This is the first of three recitals Caleb needs to give for his degree, so if you can’t make it to this one – no worries! I will definitely be sending out information on the next two as they are scheduled. He’ll be doing one recital per academic year.
About the Performance:
(Estimated length: 1 hour)
This performance is attached to a class on liturgical prayer, by which the members of the class have spent a semester examining and entering into many traditions of prayer. This examination places us in the musical tradition of Mexico City Cathedral in the 1760’s. At the center of this performance is a partial reconstruction of Matins (night prayer) for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception which was set to music in its entirety by Ignacio de Jerusalem, the music director of the Cathedral from 1750-1769. Also featured in this performance are works by two earlier Cathedral music directors: Manuel Zumaya and Hernando Franco. In music tradition of Mexico City Cathedral is, in many ways, the amalgamation of Spanish and Native Mexican influences. The use of vernacular (both native Nahuatl and Spanish), the adaptation of Renaissance composition techniques with traditional folk music, the presence of opera arias within Latin liturgical music, and the novel use of the baroque orchestra to include folk instruments are but a few of the elements part and parcel to this musical tradition. The rich musical tradition of Mexico City would, in turn, be highly influential on the musical life of the California Missions and on the musical infrastructure of the American West Coast.
If you enjoyed the Sacred Music presentation at the UR Summit, you’ll definitely enjoy this performance. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks!
Brooke Wenzel
Administrative Assistant
Office of Gift Planning
Dear Colleagues,
Yes it’s that time of year to start or finish up your Christmas shopping. The RCLC Holiday Gift Auction is a wonderful way to get some wonderful gifts for your family, friends and even yourself. The event is being held Saturday, December 7th at 4pm – 6pm, here at the Robinson Community Learning Center on the corner of Howard and Eddy Street. Tickets to enter the event is only $5. All ticket stubs will be put into a raffle for prizes like: free Burger King meal, RCLC water mugs, ND t-shirts, etc.
The Holiday Gift Auction is a fundraiser for the RCLC Youth Development Programs. Money raised at this event goes to support our Teen Leadership Retreat, college visits and our My America Trip which will be to Washington, DC this year. Please come support a wonderful program and leave with great gifts for everyone. For more information and other ways to support this event, please contact Velshonna Luckey at 574-631-3312 or by email at vluckey@nd.edu.
Velshonna Luckey
Youth Development Program Director
Robinson Community Learning Center
University of Notre Dame
921 N. Eddy St.
South Bend, IN 46617
Changing Lives and Our Community One Relationship at a Time
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.
(Note: Best Experienced at Full Volume.)
It is with mixed emotions I announce Kesha Walker is leaving the NDAA – she has accepted a position as an Account Manager within University Communications. In her new role she will be managing print, web and multimedia projects from initial conception through delivery and invoicing.
Over the past two years Kesha has done a terrific job supporting our clubs on a day to day basis as well helping streamline the UND Celebrations process and Club Football Ticket allotment. Kesha has built great relationships with many of our club leaders and always provides excellent customer service. We will miss her friendly and warm demeanor and I want to thank her for her many contributions and her willingness to take on any project or assignment.
Please join me in congratulating Kesha and wishing her the best in this new exciting role for her. Kesha’s last day in the office will be Friday, November 15, 2013.
Mike Brown
Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Notre Dame Alumni Association
As we begin the Boldly Notre Dame Campaign, it is with a heavy heart that I tell you we will be saying a fond farewell to an outstanding fundraiser and a loyal Notre Dame son. George Duke will be leaving the University of Notre Dame Development team effective 11/15/13. For over 21 years, George has set a high standard of excellence in engaging individuals and he has helped many members of the Notre Dame family find opportunities to share their time, talent and treasure with the University in order to help Notre Dame achieve its mission. George will be joining Emmanuel College in Boston as VP of Alumni Relations and Development. It is an incredible opportunity for George right in his back yard of Boston.
George began his career with Notre Dame in Corporate Relations in 1992. He then made the move over to Regional Development choosing the Boston area as his home base in order to build out his own territory for Notre Dame. He will leave an unparalleled legacy of production and engagement in the New England area. His reputation with his donors is impeccable. As a student, an alumnus, a ND parent and an associate, George Duke has always been a Notre Dame man and, I have no doubt, he will face this next chapter with the style and passion that has served Our Lady’s University so well. Please join me in congratulating George on his new endeavor and thank him for his service to Notre Dame.
In Notre Dame,
Michael McLaughlin
Please join me in welcoming Jonathan Retartha to the Annual Giving Programs team as Assistant Director of Young & Next Generation Alumni. Jonathan will coordinate marketing efforts to our undergraduate alumni that are 1-20 years post-graduation. He will focus on applying the right message, medium and moment to drive participation and revenue.
Jonathan earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Film/TV from Notre Dame, a Master of Arts in New Media from NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, and then an MBA from Notre Dame. Most recently, he served as Business Development Associate at Fox News Channel/Fox Business Network. At Fox, he managed 20+ mobile products, managed analytics implementation and reporting, and built and implemented strategic business plans for new digital initiatives. Jonathan also worked at Starlite Media and Clifford/Bratskeir Public Relations.
Jonathan and his wife, Amanda, have relocated from New York, New York. Jonathan will officially join the team on Monday November 4th.
Mark Karim Naman ’95, ‘96
Director, Interest Groups | Proud to Be ND
University of Notre Dame
1100 Grace Hall | Notre Dame, IN 46556
o: 574.631.9188 | c: 732.299.8661 | f: 574.631.7939
e: mnaman@nd.edu | w: Proudtobe.nd.edu
I am pleased to announce Chris Harrington is transitioning to the position of Assistant Director Matching Gifts, reporting to me. Chris will be working to transition his current Young Alumni responsibilities while taking on the new role. This transition is part of a plan to build on our successes in Annual Giving and to ensure Notre Dame remains the #1 University Matching Gift program in the nation.
Please join me in welcoming Chris to his new role and thanking him for his commitment to Our Lady’s University,
Mark Karim Naman ’95, ‘96
Director, Interest Groups | Proud to Be ND
University of Notre Dame
1100 Grace Hall | Notre Dame, IN 46556
o: 574.631.9188 | c: 732.299.8661 | f: 574.631.7939
e: mnaman@nd.edu | w: Proudtobe.nd.edu
Please join us in welcoming Brooke Wenzel to the Gift Planning team! Brooke will be joining us on Monday, November 4, as Administrative Assistant. Brooke will be working with Chris DeTrempe, Ken Hendricks and Rob Ortiz.
Brooke earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in Biology from the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN. During the past two years, Brooke worked as a legal Research Associate at Westlaw Court Express, a Thomson Reuters Business in Washington, DC. Brooke and her husband, Caleb, moved to South Bend in August. Caleb is a DMA student in the Sacred Music program studying Choral Conducting.
She has been an active volunteer for the following organizations:
Brooke enjoys traveling and during this past summer took her Mom to Rome.
We are looking forward to having Brooke on the Gift Planning team!
Chris DeTrempe
Ken Hendricks
Rob Ortiz
Chris Harrington and his wife Katrina had their second child this weekend:
Conor Daniel Harrington
October 26th, 2013 6:20 PM
8lbs 10oz, 20.75”
All are doing well.
Thanks,
Mark
Mark Karim Naman ’95, ‘96
Director, Interest Groups | Proud to Be ND
Whether you are experiencing a recent loss of a loved one or remembering those long passed, the Notre Dame Alumni Association will remember your loved one by name during our annual All Souls Prayer at the Grotto service. Because the Feast of All Souls falls on a Saturday this year, our community will gather at the Grotto on the Feast of All Saints, Friday, November 1st to pray the rosary and light a special candle in memory of the faithful departed for whom prayers have been asked. The rosary begins at 8:30 a.m. and all are welcome to join us.
To submit your own prayer request for your loved ones, please do so here by Tuesday, October 29th. All prayer requests will be prayed at the conclusion of the rosary.
“The aim [of the University] is to create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit as learning becomes service to justice.” University of Notre Dame – Mission Statement
Angie Appleby Purcell
Dear colleagues:
The Morris Inn was officially blessed on Friday evening, and the following donors were recognized at the dedication:
Ernest and Ella Morris for the original Morris Inn, which opened in 1952
Ernestine Raclin, their daughter, and the Carmichael Foundation for the refurbishment of the Inn
Alex and Kitchie McMurtrie for the refurbishment of Sorins (dining room)
Jim Rohr for Rohr’s (pub)
Bill and Mary Ann Smith for the ballroom
Larry and Cindy Wind for the fireside terrace
To learn more about the wonderful history of the “University’s Living Room”, please view the four-minute video, which was shown Friday night to an audience which included Fr. John, Fr. Malloy and Fr. Hesburgh.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
I am delighted to announce that Jessica Reasons has joined the Special Events team as Assistant Director, Special Events.
Jessica is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee earning her undergraduate degree with high honors in 2007, and her Masters of Education, Student Personnel Services/Institutional Advancement degree in 2009.
Jessica has worked for Vanderbilt in various capacities over the past 5 years and brings a broad range of experience to the team. In her new role, she will lead the planning and implementation of major University events hosted by the Executive Officers and other University Leadership. In addition, Jessica will strategically help identify, implement and manage standard operating procedures and best practices which include timely communications, service levels, budget, policies, and procedure.
Jessica, her husband Stuart, and their two dogs have comfortably settled into their new home in South Bend.
Please join me in welcoming Jessica and Stuart to the area and the Notre Dame community.
Best regards,
Mary Andersen
Director of Executive Events
Dear University Relations Colleagues:
Effective last week, Rob Ortiz joined the Office of Gift Planning as a Director of Gift Planning. Rob will be moving into Eddy Street Commons this week into a temporary office pending a few office changes within Development.
Rob will report directly to me and will work with our colleagues in the Regional Development team in the Northeast region of the United States. Rob’s transition from Law Advancement to Gift Planning is part of an effort to capitalize on the momentum around the Love Thee Notre Dame initiative, providing much needed additional support to the Regional Fundraisers, and a concurrent reorganization around law advancement.
Although we announced this move previously, I wanted to let you know his transition is now official! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your continued support of our efforts.
Best regards,
Greg Dugard
Dear colleagues and friends:
I am sorry to share that Libby Schleiffarth’s mom, Chrissie Lou Matthews, passed away Friday morning. There will be a visitation on Monday, October 21 from 5-8 p.m. at Betzler Funeral Home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo. To read more about this great lady, you may visit www.lifestorynet.com.
Katherine Lane
I’m pleased to announce Kiley Loesch will be joining our Marketing Communications team Wednesday, Oct. 23 as a graphic designer.
You will remember that this is a new position to Marcom. In the role, Kiley will be primarily focused on digital design and maintenance for our website and e-periodicals.
Kiley is moving from Austin, Texas where she was a senior designer for Volusion, a firm that designs online storefronts for eCommerce companies. In her role, she not only designed, but also consulted with clients on their creative requirements for each project.
Being a pay-per-site organization, production volumes were key to success at Volusion. Kiley holds the record for the largest number of projects designed and coded in a single month. She was promoted to senior designer during our interview cycle because of her dedication to her work and her clients.
Kiley possesses a unique set of skills that are not common in graphic designers. Not only does she have a tremendous eye for design, she also has a strong project management background. Prior to moving to Texas, she served as a lead designer/project manager at LogicMaze, a design boutique in her home state of Kansas. There she managed projects extensively in Basecamp.
Kiley graduated from McPherson College in Kansas with a BA in graphic design. Kiley’s mother was a teacher, and Kiley is excited to continue her family tradition by working in higher education. In her spare time, Kiley has coached and mentored travel volleyball teams.
Please join me in welcoming Kiley on the 23rd.
Best regards,
Bill Gangluff
Director Marketing and Communications, Alumni Association
I am delighted to announce that Ms. Erin Thornton joins our team as the Special Events Program Director on Monday, October 21, 2013.
Erin will bring her 8 years of experience with the Walt Disney Company to Notre Dame. For Disney Cruise Lines, she managed the Youth Activities department across a fleet of 4 ships that delivered 60 signature events on each cruise. She was also tapped to be a member of the opening team that launched 2 ships and the Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii. In addition to working on ship and shore for Disney, Erin interned at the Bayer Corporation and studied in Rome, Italy.
Erin is passionate about leading teams to deliver successful experiences through event planning, management and implementation. She is creative in her thinking and practiced in managing resources and strengthening events. You will discover that her positive energy and smile are contagious.
On a personal note, Erin attended school in Elkhart as a child and graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. degree in Architecture. Erin, her husband Mark, and dog Mozzy, will move from Orlando, Florida, and begin their life in the Midwest. For Erin, this is a bit like coming home because she has several family members who live in Indiana, including a sister right here in South Bend.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Erin to Notre Dame and the Alumni Association team.
Thank you.
Sharon Keane, Alumni Association
University Relations Organizational Charts are now available right here on our homepage under Resources and Applications. Many thanks to Gretchen Neely for her hard work and persistence in getting these updated. Please send any future updates or changes to Gretchen.
I am very happy to report that my son, Lt. Jordan Bucci (ND ’10), returned home safely today from Afghanistan. He was welcomed by his wife, Casie (SMC ’10) and they are together at their home at Ft. Drum, NY. Over most of the past nine months, Jordan has been the Executive Officer (XO) in charge of transferring U.S. bases and assets to the Afghan National Army. In a very real sense, he and his colleagues have been working diligently to end the war. They now leave Afghanistan in peace and return home proudly to their families.
Jordan and Casie will be on campus for the USC game where we will have our first family reunion. Thank you to everyone who prayed for Jordan and offered words of support to me and Marilyn.
Al Bucci
I am pleased to announce that Kevin Nugent has recently been hired as the new Athletics Advancement Intern. He will be working closely with our team, and in particular, with the Joyce Athletics Grants-In-Aid program.
Kevin graduated this past Spring from Notre Dame as a Marketing Major from the Mendoza College of Business. A member of the Varsity Hockey team, he brings a tremendous amount of energy, commitment, and passion to the continuous improvement of the University and its Athletics programs.
Please join me in welcoming Kevin back to Notre Dame as an employee!
Sara
Sara C. Liebscher
Director of Athletics Advancement, Associate Athletics Director
Hi Friends,
Who doesn’t like spending time in an Irish Pub for a good cause? Join us in support of the Ronald McDonald House and help Craig Horvath become “King of the Kilts”
Event Details:
Men In Kilts
Wednesday, September 25
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
O’Rourke’s Public House
What’s the deal?
10% of anything ordered at this event will go directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Family Room at Memorial Children’s Hospital
Men in Kilts Competition
Vote for Craig Horvath in the 2013 Men in Kilts Competition. Craig has GRACIOUSLY agreed to bare his LEGS to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Family Room at Memorial Children’s Hospital. By way of voting for Craig, your dollars go directly to help families of children in the hospital at Memorial.
Please forward to anyone and everyone and VOTE FOR CRAIG!
https://www.fundraise.com/ronald-mcdonald-house-of-michiana-inc/craigs-men-in-kilts-page
Thanks!
Stephanie Mola ‘09
Student-Athlete Careers Program Director
Notre Dame Career Center
University of Notre Dame
http://careercenter.nd.edu
574-631-5200
248 Flanner Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5555
I am happy to announce Brian Powell has joined the Annual Giving Programs team. Brian will be our newest member of the Major Gifts team. He started on September 9th, as Associate Director of Major Gifts. In this role, Brian will be responsible for relationship-building with alumni, parents, and friends to assess their interest, financial capacity, and willingness to support the University’s mission with unrestricted gifts in the range of $5,000 to $25,000. Brian will focus on individuals in the newly defined Central Region.
Brian is relocating from Harrisonburg, VA where he worked four years at James Madison University in the Athletics Annual Fund (Duke Club). As the Director of the Duke Club, he was responsible for the solicitation, prospect research, stewardship, volunteers, events, and production of collateral material. Prior to James Madison, Brian worked for California State University Bakersfield as an Athletic Development Coordinator. He also served as a Cardinal Athletic Fund Intern for the University of Louisville.
Brian graduated from Georgetown College with a B.A. in Economics and minors in History and Business Administration. He also has M.S. in Sports Administration from the University of Louisville.
Brain is joining his wife Katie. Katie recently accepted and began her position as the Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Notre Dame.
Please join me in welcoming Brian.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin Madden, Director of Recognition Societies
To All ~
It is with mixed feelings that I would like to inform you that Kelly is moving on to a new job opportunity at The Morris Inn, effective October 1st.
Kelly has added a great deal to our department in terms of idea generation and a positive work attitude. Her contributions to me and all of our donors in terms of her personable approach and enthusiastic personality will be greatly missed.
I would like all of you to wish Kelly all the best in her new position. I know she will continue to do excellent work at the Morris Inn.
Good luck to Kelly! Go Irish!
Chris
_____________________________________________
Christopher M. Murphy
Office of Development, University of Notre Dame
224 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60604-2591
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Hi Friends,
Who doesn’t like spending time in an Irish Pub for a good cause? Join us in support of the Ronald McDonald House and help Craig Horvath become “King of the Kilts”
Event Details:
Men In Kilts
Wednesday, September 25
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
O’Rourke’s Public House
What’s the deal?
10% of anything ordered at this event will go directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Family Room at Memorial Children’s Hospital
Men in Kilts Competition
Vote for Craig Horvath in the 2013 Men in Kilts Competition. Craig has GRACIOUSLY agreed to bare his LEGS to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Family Room at Memorial Children’s Hospital. By way of voting for Craig, your dollars go directly to help families of children in the hospital at Memorial.
Please forward to anyone and everyone and VOTE FOR CRAIG!
https://www.fundraise.com/ronald-mcdonald-house-of-michiana-inc/craigs-men-in-kilts-page
Thanks!
Stephanie Mola ‘09
Student-Athlete Careers Program Director
Notre Dame Career Center
University of Notre Dame
http://careercenter.nd.edu
574-631-5200
248 Flanner Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5555
Dear colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Augie Freda will be transitioning to a new role within the Office of Information Technologies. Effective Monday, September 23rd, Augie will serve as the Campus Data Steward. In this new role, Augie will provide information governance leadership for the University of Notre Dame, a role he is well suited for after serving as the University Relations Data Steward. For over a decade, Augie has served as a key leader within the Department of Development. He provided great fundraising contributions in Corporate and Foundation Relations, and most recently lead the Research Department to new levels of excellence. Augie was the recipient of a 2012 Presidential Award in recognition for his outstanding management. His compassion, commitment to excellence, and mission driven approach will certainly be missed around Development.
Please join me in thanking Augie for his outstanding service to our department, and wishing him the best as he transitions to a new role on behalf of Our Lady’s University.
My best,
Micki
Micki Kidder
Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Development
University of Notre Dame
574-631-6526 (office)
574-229-1190 (mobile)
While we wish her well, we’re sad to report that Linsey Laufenberg has accepted a new job as Special Events Manager at the Wisconsin Historical Foundation in her hometown of Madison, WI. It has been wonderful to work with Linsey over the past few years, and she has been a tremendous help in the Office of Gift Planning and the Development Department. She also worked on several events during the Love The Notre Dame Initiative and the Badin Guild weekends. We will miss her pleasant interactions with colleagues and benefactors, and hope she returns to her alma mater to visit often.
Chris DeTrempe and Ken Hendricks
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share that the annual giving fall mailing began arriving in the homes of our Alumni, Parents, and Friends on Saturday, September 7 and will continue for several days. This mailing consists of a brochure highlighting a few Notre Dame pride points as a part of the Proud to Be ND platform. Our goal is to remind our constituents of their gratitude for their experiences at the University and encourage them to make a gift to Our Lady’s University.
This brochure was created by a team of people. Special thanks to our partners in University Communications and everyone else who helped create this piece.
Thank you,
Amy
Amy Schell
Director, Annual Fund Marketing and Operations
Team,
I write to share the sad news we have received regarding the passing of James Reynolds, father of our team member Rich Reynolds, Regional Director in the Central Regional Development.
Thursday – September 5, 2013
Visitation
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, NJ
732-449-6900
Friday – September 6, 2013
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 am
St. Denis Church, Manasquan, NJ
Please keep Rich, his father and the entire Reynolds family in your prayers.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin Cannon
The complete obituary is below:
James E. Reynolds, Jr. “Jim”, 95, of Brielle, NJ and formerly of South Orange & Short Hills and Delray Beach, FL, passed away on September 4, 2013, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Jersey City to Dr. James & Margaret (Ryan) Reynolds, Jim attended St. Peter’s Prep and Seton Hall University, where he was a standout on the basketball court, captaining the team in ‘39 and later being inducted into the Seton Hall University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1979. Jim also served as President & Secretary of the Student Council, and later co-founded The Pirate Blue Athletic Fund along with Don Horn and Pete Finnerty. Jim was most recently active as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors.
Jim was President of Reynolds Shipyard Corp., and his involvement in the industry led him to election as President of the NY-NJ Dry Dock Association (‘73-‘76), as well as President of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce (’75-’76).
Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife Jane McDonough Reynolds in 1998, and his sister Katherine Crowley. He leaves siblings Margaret White (St. Augustine, FL), Eileen Scatourchio (Spring Lake Heights, NJ), and Jeanne Bott (Wall, NJ). Jim also leaves his devoted children- Patricia Knopf (Brielle, NJ), Susan Hewson & Gilbert (North Myrtle Beach, SC), Kathleen Lichtstein & Jerry (Scottsdale, AZ), James E. Reynolds III & Carter(Short Hills, NJ), Barbara Haggerty & William (Pepper Pike, Ohio), Michael Reynolds & Susan (Bridgewater, NJ), Richard Reynolds & Kimberly (New Canaan, CT), Gregory Reynolds & Kathy (Belmar, NJ), and Stephen Reynolds & Julia (Newtown, PA); 32 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, today, Thursday, from 4-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Denis Church, Manasquan, on Friday at 11am, with entombment to follow at St. Catharine Mausoleum, Sea Girt.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, 37 Villa Road, Suite 109, Greenville, SC 29615.
For more directions and condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that Christine Flint will be joining our University Relations team as an administrative assistant in 405 Main Building effective September 4, 2013. In this role, she will staff our reception desk and serve as a primary point of contact for both the Office of the Vice President for University Relations and the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications. Additionally, Christine will report directly to me and assist with events and donor relations activities coordinated by our office.
As a marketing assistant at Artistic Media Partners and an office assistant at Federated Media, Christine has excellent customer service and office management experience. She grew up around Notre Dame as the daughter of two distinguished faculty members and attended St. Joseph High School and IU South Bend.
Please join me in welcoming Christine to our team.
Best, Drew
Please join me in congratulating Gavin McGuire on the birth of his son, Hugh Timothy McGuire. Baby Hugh was born at 3:42 pm on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Baby and mom are both doing well!
Micki
Everyone is invited to join a tour of the creative environment and exciting work underway by 25 or more young companies at Innovation Park on September 17th, 11 a.m. Be inspired by the dedicated and passionate entrepreneurs, many of whom are faculty or students at Notre Dame, as they endeavor to transform their ideas into marketable innovations as a force for good. If you wish to learn more about the Park before the tour, please check out the Park’s website: www.innovationparknd.com. You must RSVP to Gretchen Neely to attend this tour.
Please join us in welcoming Jessica Juday to the Midwest Regional Development team! Jessica will be joining us as an Administrative Assistant on September 3rd.
Jessica graduated with a degree in Mathematics from Rhode Island College in 2011. She was employed at Pawtucket Credit Union in Pawtucket, Rhode Island until just recently when she relocated to the South Bend area with her fiancé, Michael Witous. Michael is from the South Bend area and is beginning his senior year at Holy Cross College. Michael and Jessica are getting married on July 13, 2014.
Jessica is also self-employed as a private mathematics tutor and worked in several other customer service positions during college to finance her education.
Jessica’s former employers described Jessica as a self-starter, a fast learner and a great teammate. Jessica also has considerable computer skills that we hope to put to good use for the benefit of Notre Dame.
In her spare time, Jessica likes to watch movies, meet new people and be involved with the Little People of America organization. She is looking forward to meeting all of you in the weeks ahead. Please stop by and welcome Jessica!
Janet Jessup and Danny Nussbaum
Welcome Callan Patrick Nussbaum!
Cal was born at 12:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2013.
Congratulations to Midwest Regional fundraiser Danny and spouse Amy on the new member of the team.
Dear colleagues,
It is my pleasure to announce that effective September 1, Augie Freda will be transitioning to a new role as Director of Information Governance for University Relations. In this role, Augie will continue reporting to me and outline guidelines as they relate to the effective and strategic use of Notre Dame biographical data in alumni, parent, and friend engagement. In addition, Augie will retain the role and responsibility of the University Relations Data Steward. Working closely with Donor Services, Annual Giving, the NDAA, and DIS, Augie will work to ensure the completeness of biographical data such as field of work, email addresses, and phone numbers, as well as the division’s adherence to information governance guidelines and best practices as we explore data means across the university. In this role, Augie will serve as the liaison to OIT, Controller’s Group, and AAS as their processes relate to information governance.
Along with Brad Goff, Augie will co chair the division’s newly formed University Relations Data Governance Committee, with a particular focus on data definitions and how they may interface with data across campus. Augie will transition to Grace Hall where he will focus efforts on the Enterprise Information Management Project led by Annual Giving and a Data Integrity project in partnership with Donor Services.
For over a decade, Augie has effectively led the Department of Research. Prior to this role, Augie served as Director of Corporate Relations. Augie is a loyal son of Notre Dame, and received the Presidential Award for Leadership two years ago.
Please join me in congratulating Augie on this new role!
Micki
I am happy to announce that Michael Seeley has accepted the position of Associate Regional Director for Central Regional Development effective August 26, 2013.
Mike received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame in May of 2000. In August of 2011, he received his Master of Science in Education from Indiana University.
Mike has spent the last thirteen years in the Notre Dame Admissions Office recruiting prospective students in the role as counselor and most recently associate director.
Mike is married to Erin (class of 2004) and they have three sons – Eamon (7), Owen (5), and Patrick (2).
Please join me in welcoming Mike to the Central Region team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon
Senior Director of Development, Central Region
I am pleased to announce Eugenio Acosta will be joining the Alumni Association as our International Alumni Relations Program Manager. His first day in the office will be Friday, August 30th.
Geno graduated from Notre Dame in 2001 where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering and received his MBA from California State University Long Beach in 2007. As an undergraduate student he participated in Notre Dame summer service projects in West Virginia and Tijuana, Mexico as well as World Youth Day in Rome in 2000.
Prior to joining the Alumni Association Geno worked as a Senior Engineer and Project Manager for McCarthy Building Companies for the last 12 years. He led team members on a number of major projects including Children’s Hospital in Orange County, LA Airport International Terminal Renovation and the LA County replacement hospital. He also served as McCarthy’s training coordinator for all of southern California.
Geno and his wife Isabel are both originally from Quito, Ecuador and have two children: Helena (4) and Rafael (2).
Please join me in welcoming Geno to our team.
Mike
Mike Brown
Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Notre Dame Alumni Association
Dear team,
I write to inform you that Brad O’Halloran is no longer with the University of Notre Dame. We will be sending a notification to University benefactors that have previously worked with Brad, indicating that Jeff Fersch can assist with any immediate inquiries or needs.
My best,
Mike Sullivan
Dear UR colleagues,
I just wanted to say thank you again for making my time here at the University such a fun, upbeat and positive experience. I have grown so much professionally, as well as personally, and am humbled to have worked with such an amazing group of people. I wish you and the whole University Relations team nothing but success and best wishes for the campaign and beyond!
Contact Janet Jessup if you would like to get my personal email.
All best. Go Irish!
Jen
Jen Binder
Midwest Regional Development
Dear UR Colleagues:
I am excited to share an update about a great new recognition and marketing tool for the Hesburgh Libraries. Thanks to the partnership of University Communications, Stewardship and the Hesburgh Library staff, we have a new website, which both recognizes benefactors who have created library collections, and shares the impact of these funds. It can be found at librarygiving.nd.edu. Our hope is that in addition to stewarding current library donors, this site will assist fundraisers in securing gifts in the future. Diane Parr Walker is sharing the site with benefactors this week. A special thanks and congratulations goes to Sara Kassen, Kris Machalleck and Erin Bess, who made this possible. Note that we also maintain a site for named professorships and directorships at professorships.nd.edu.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
Director for Stewardship Programs
Katherine Lane, MSA ‘00
Director of Stewardship Programs
Department of Development
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to announce that Brenda Harley will be joining the Donor Experience team as a Donor Experience Coordinator. In her role, Brenda will be responsible for creating a positive and meaningful experience for people that give to the Notre Dame Recognition Societies. She will also support core processes for donor acknowledgement and pledge reminders. Brenda joined Notre Dame in October 2012 where she worked with the Special Events team as an Administrative Assistant. She supported the team in preparing for Advisory Council weekends and other special events.
Brenda has helped coordinate fundraising events for the United Way of St. Joseph County, St. Adalbert Catholic School, Unity Garden, LLC and the Stanley Clark School Kaleidoscope Event.
Brenda will replace Candice Corbett who has left the University. We wish Candice success in her future endeavors.
Please join me in welcoming Brenda to Donor Experience and supporting her in her transition to the new role.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin Madden
Director of Recognition Societies
Dear Colleagues,
After 10 years on the Notre Dame public relations team, Susan Guibert is leaving the University to take a new position as executive director of communications and media relations at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Clearly this is a wonderful opportunity, but we’re sorry to see her go. Susan has made a lasting impression on Notre Dame during her time here and we will miss her, as both a colleague and as a friend. The good news is she will continue to reside in South Bend part-time, so we may still see her around. Her last official day at Notre Dame will be August 27.
Please join me in congratulating Susan and wishing her well on this exciting new adventure.
Best regards,
Julie Flory
Please join us to tour the creative environment and exciting work underway by 25 or more young companies at Innovation Park on September 17th, 11 a.m. Be inspired by the dedicated and passionate entrepreneurs, many of whom are faculty or students at Notre Dame, as they endeavor to transform their ideas into marketable innovations as a force for good. If you wish to learn more about the Park before the tour, please check out the Park’s website: www.innovationparknd.com. You must RSVP to Gretchen Neely to attend this tour.
Contact: Gretchen Neely
Dear colleagues:
The Office of Stewardship Programs is happy to provide “An Editorial Style Guide for Professional Communication” Style Guide for use as a writing reference tool for the Division of University Relations. This new guide will assist writers at all levels with questions on grammar, punctuation, and style. We have included links to additional reference sites such as the online ND Style Guide,the On Message site created by the Marketing Communications team, and the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary. We have also provided an extensive section on writing thank-you notes, particularly those which are prepared by fundraisers and the Office of Stewardship Programs’ writers. Please take the Style Guide Test on the last page to determine whether you might benefit from reviewing this brief, yet concise, document!
Special thanks to Heather Moriconi and Erin Bess who were instrumental in producing this guide. Thanks also to Tim Legge and Michael Rodio who offered suggestions. Note that they will be presenting “Creating Communications in Accordance with Brand Standards” at the UR Summit on Wednesday at 10:30.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
Director of Stewardship Programs
Department of Development
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to introduce Cindy Karpovs as Assistant Director of Prospect Management, East Region. In this role, Cindy will report to me and support Michael McLaughlin and the East Region.
Cindy comes to Notre Dame with broad and deep experience in business development, financial analysis and sales support. Most recently, Cindy served as Finance Consultant at Bosch Management Services where she analyzed $1.6B in revenue and headcount for Bosch’s US and international plants. Prior to her role in Finance, Cindy worked as Bosch’s Manager of Sales Controlling and Coordination. In this role, she developed research-based negotiation strategies, competitive and value analysis, and trend analysis. Cindy excels in process, evidenced by her implementation of an automated tool that improved on time quotation delivery from 48% to 95%.
She is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend, earning a BS in Business Administration/Finance. Cindy and her husband Alek live in Granger with their three children Zach, Lauren, and Josh. She will begin her career with Notre Dame on Monday, August 19. Please join me in welcoming Cindy to the Notre Dame family!
In Notre Dame,
Anne Griffith
Director of Prospect Management
Colleagues,
I want to make you aware of some changes made to areas of responsibility among members of the Finance Team. With the transition of Brad Goff to Data Analytics and changes in the organizational structure of University Relations, we have aligned the talent on the team with the needs of the organization. Effective immediately, responsibilities among this team are as follows:
Our goal is to continue to provide you with the highest level of service and support and we look forward to working with you in Fiscal 2014!
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Team-
It is with sadness that I am writing to you to let you know that Aaron’s mother passed away last night. Aaron is in Minnesota now for business and will be traveling to Oregon from there today. She did not want a funeral, but I will keep you posted on any arrangements that are made. I’d like to schedule a memorial mass here on campus.
Jennifer H. Moore
Administrative Assistant
Office of Gift Planning
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the position of Assistant Director, Next Generation alumni is now posted on the HR jobs site.
This position focuses on Next Generation Alumni giving strategies for the Annual Fund. The Assistant Director will engage in brand management and product marketing initiatives to drive engagement, participation, and Sorin Society membership from alumni 11-20 years out. The successful candidate will be responsible for identification of appropriate segments within their population, building effective communication and solicitation strategies using traditional and digital marketing toolsets, and performance analysis on all initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Director will coordinate the Reunion Giving program in an effort to increase class participation and Sorin Society membership among the 15-year and 20-year reunion classes.
If you or someone you know in interested please review the full job description on the HR jobs website (http://jobs.nd.edu)
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best,
Mark
Memorial Service for Kenneth Williams-Brother of Carolyn Lax, will be held on Saturday August 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at New Good Hope Baptist Church located on 112 Fulton Street, Buchanan Michigan 49107
Deepest condolences to Carolyn and her family.
Dear colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that effective immediately, Brad Goff has been promoted to Director for Data and Analytics. In this capacity, Brad will report directly to me and lead strategic analytical and reporting efforts on behalf of the division’s Senior Leadership. Utilizing data to create informed decision making supported by timely and accurate reporting, Brad will work to ensure alignment across users and functions, consistency in data and its interpretation, and the integrity of gift and financial data in the system. Brad will transition to the Eddy Street Commons offices at a time yet to be determined. In this new role, Brad will continue his work focused on campaign reporting and analytics, as well as other key financial reports, metrics, and benchmark with peers institutions.
Prior to his role as Sr. UR Financial Analyst, Brad served as the Business Manager for the Notre Dame Alumni Association where he oversaw the budget and in-depth analysis of revenue and expense activity for various programs. Among his many accomplishments in this position, Brad implemented an online credit card event registration process, managed a number of special events, and oversaw the information desk at the Eck Visitor’s Center.
Before joining Notre Dame, Brad worked as a Tax Senior Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP where he managed tax compliance for individual clients and multi-million dollar corporations. During his time at PwC, Brad served as the New Hire and Intern Liaison.
Brad is a CPA and a “Double Domer” having graduated from Notre Dame with a BBA ’03 and MSA ’04. Brad is an avid photographer and the proud owner of a dachshund named Oliver Irish Goff!!
Please join me in congratulating Brad on this exciting new opportunity!
Micki
Micki L. Kidder
Associate Vice President
I am pleased to announce that Adam Stoffel and his wife Christina, and big brother Colin have a new blessing in the family!
Allison Joy Stoffel arrived Tuesday morning (8/13), at 1:21 a.m. and weighted 6 lbs 13 oz.
All are doing well! Please join me in congratulations and best wishes to the Stoffel family!
Carleen Quinlan
Dear University Relations colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that effective September 1, Ann Amico Moran will join the University Relations team as Senior Recruiter. Ann will be transitioning from the Office of Student Affairs, where she serves as the Program Director of Graduate Career Services. Ann has led the University’s placement of graduate students the past three years, and works closely with Student Affairs, the Graduate School, and many other colleagues around campus to engage corporate placement of our most distinguished graduate students.
Having joined the University in 2010, Ann has an impressive career in higher education and leadership. Prior to joining Notre Dame, Ann served as a sales representative of Boden/Mini Boden, Research Assistant in Counseling Psychology at Loyola University Chicago, Academic Advisor and Admissions Specialist at College of DuPage, and Category Evaluator of Sales and Marketing for Valissis Communications.
Ann is a committed leader within the South Bend community. She served as the race director for the Susan G Komen Northern Indiana Affiliate from 2009 – 2011, is current president of the Junior League of South Bend, Inc, and member of the St Pius Athletic Advisory Committee, among serving in several additional volunteer leadership capacities.
Ann is a committed mother, and with her husband Brian, share the joy of their two children, Hannah and Matthew. She is also an avid runner, having qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and is co-founder and president of the Michiana Runners Association. Ann is also a member of the 2010 Michiana 40 under 40 class.
Please join me in welcoming Ann to our team!
Micki Kidder
Dear Colleagues –
The Restricted Giving Societies are rolling out new membership levels to move in line with the Sorin Society. Donors who give an annual gift of $5,000-$9,999 will be Blue level members. Donors with $10,000 or more annual giving will be Gold level members. This is the first time our Restricted Societies have recognized donors at the $10,000+ level. Our goal is to acknowledge the generosity of members who already give at the $5,000+ level annually and encourage stepping stone growth within the societies. Our traditional levels will remain the same. Please see the chart below.
The formal launch of the Blue and Gold levels of the Restricted Giving Societies occurred Sunday August 11 via email announcement sent to all current members. Updated brochures will be mailed to members later this week with a letter explaining the changes. The additional experiences will be consistent with those implemented by the Sorin Society in April.
New Experiences include
• Gold level members will receive an invitation to participate in exclusive signature Notre Dame Events at the annual Shamrock Series Game and at a post-season bowl, should Notre Dame participate in one. These events will involve University leaders and unique keynote speakers on topics of special interest.
•Donors at the both Blue & Gold levels will have access to a special post-game Mass and dinner, and use of a VIP Club Room Friday afternoons and pre-game Saturday during home football weekends.
•New members at both the Blue and Gold levels, as well as those who have 5 consecutive years of membership at those levels, will receive a special seatback naming opportunity in the Purcell Pavilion. (Members who already qualify for a seatback based on 5 consecutive years of giving will be contacted separately later this fall for the next installment period)
New brochures will be sent to the Eddy Street Commons Library or they can be sent to you personally by request. As always, you can contact any of the Restricted Societies or the Donor Experience team with questions or prospects! Further information can be found online in the Recognition Societies section of supporting.nd.edu and additional information on the Rockne Heritage fund can be found at und.com/rockneheritagefund .
Thank you,
Mary Rattenbury, Rockne Heritage Fund
Patti McLaughlin, Order of St. Thomas More
Kevin Madden, Recognition Societies
Please Note: The Director’s Circle will continue to hold their annual recognition weekend with a Friday event for all levels and additional Saturday morning event for the blue and gold levels. This year’s events are scheduled for Nov. 1 & 2 in association with the Navy game, and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Knute Rockne’s senior year as an All American and Captain of the Fighting Irish.
| Annual Gift | Athletics—Rockne Heritage | Law—Order of St. Thomas More | MBA/EMBA—John Cardinal O’Hara Society |
| $10,000+ | Director’s Circle Gold | Dean’s Circle Gold | Dean’s Circle Gold |
| $5,000-$9,999 | Director’s Circle Blue | Dean’s Circle Blue | Dean’s Circle Blue |
| $1,500-$4,999 | Director’s Circle | Order of St. Thomas More | John Cardinal O’Hara Society |
| $500-$1,4999 | N/A | Associate (recent Law grads) | Associate (recent EMBA/MBA grads) |
Dear Team,
I am pleased to announce that the position of Administrative Assistant, Athletics Advancement is now posted on the HR website. This position will work directly with the Director of Athletics Advancement and in support of the Athletics Advancement team to cultivate and raise funds for Athletics initiatives. The complete job description is provided on the HR website, and any interested individuals may apply or contact me directly. Please note that this posting will close at 5pm on Monday, August 12th.
Sara Liebscher
Dear team,
It is my pleasure to announce that effective immediately, Sara Liebscher will transition to Director of Athletics Advancement and Associate Athletics Director. In this capacity Sara will develop plans and implementation strategies relative to the overall fundraising strategy for Athletics. Sara will report directly to me while working closely with Jack Swarbrick and all members of the Athletics Department Leadership team.
Sara has been a member of the University Relations team since 2004, when she joined as Assistant Director for Athletics Advancement. In 2009, Sarah transitioned to Director of Regional Development for the West, where she has had tremendous impact on the engagement of Notre Dame alumni, parents, and friends in California. Sara is a former Notre Dame Basketball student-athlete who coached after graduation with Muffet McGraw. After receiving her MBA from Notre Dame, Sara worked in banking and also coached at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before returning to her alma mater.
I am thrilled that Sara is transitioning to this important leadership role within our division. Please join me in congratulating Sara on this new opportunity!
Sincerely,
Joe
Dear Staff and Board,
We are pleased to announce that Amy Geist, Assistant Director in the Notre Dame Student Activities Office, will be joining the Alumni Association/Visitor’s Center as part of the University’s Rotation Program. Amy will be charged with doing a complete review of the Visitor’s Center including benchmarking against other universities and organizations, reviewing the use of the facility, analyzing the tours and much more. Amy will be joining the Alumni Association team for many meetings and events throughout the fall.
Amy is a native Floridian and daughter of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s graduates. She traded warmer and more humid climates for the opportunity to work at Notre Dame, a place dear to her heart.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville University (Sociology with minors in Psychology and Photography) and her Master of Arts degree from Ball State University (Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education). She joined the University of Notre Dame Student Activities Office in 2001 as a Program Coordinator and was promoted to Assistant Director in 2006. Her responsibilities included advising Class Councils and Student Government, supporting undergraduate and graduate student groups and residence halls, facilitating leadership development, and serving as hiring manager for more than 20 full-time staff searches in various Student Affairs departments.
Prior to working at the University of Notre Dame, she held the positions of Coordinator of Student Life and Development at California State University, Long Beach and Collegiate Leadership Consultant for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She has served as the advisor to the Notre Dame Pom Squad since 2002 and has been a member of the Young Professionals Against Poverty group in South Bend since 2006. She is a recreational marksman and an avid sports fan who has attended a game at 23 of the 30 Major League ballparks.
Please join me in welcoming Amy to the team.
All the best,
Dolly Duffy
Dear UR Team:
I am writing to share that Martha Bennett has decided to leave Notre Dame to pursue her passion to work with children. This position has been posted at:
https://jobs.nd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60910
Please contact me if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.
Thank you,
Drew Buscareno
Dear Colleagues,
The position of Assistant Director, Office of Special Events, will soon be re- posted on the Notre Dame employment site. The role of this individual will be to lead the planning and implementation of major University events hosted by the Executive Officers and other University Leadership. In addition, this individual will strategically identify, implement, and manage standard operating procedures and best practices for the Department of Special Events. This includes event management software, service levels, budget, policies, procedures and communication. Candidates with exceptional communication skills, event experience, strong attention to detail, and advanced excel skills are encouraged to apply. Please see the posting for more details.
Best regards,
Mary Andersen, Director of Executive Events
The Office of Stewardship Programs is pleased to announce that both the Endowed Professorship and Founders Walls were updated in July with the latest eligible benefactor names and newly endowed professorships. The Endowed Professorship Wall is located south of the Hesburgh Library and extends along the perimeter of the reflecting pool. There are approximately 250 endowed professorships showcased on this display. The Founders Wall is located next to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and now recognizes the names of 93 benefactors that have demonstrated an uncommon generosity towards Our Lady’s University.
Below are the newest additions for each wall:
Endowed Professorship Wall:
Founders Wall
I am pleased to announce Angeline Johnson will be joining the NDAA Programs Team as Clubs Program Director. Angeline’s first day in the office will be Monday, August 5th. She is a 2007 graduate of St. Mary’s College where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Management. As a student, Angeline co-founded and organized the Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference. She was recognized for her work on Empowering Women and Eliminating Racism during the 2007 YWCA Tribute to Women, and also received the 2007 Down the Avenue Spirit of Service award.
Prior to joining the University, Angeline worked for 1st Source Corporation in South Bend where she completed the corporate management training program. She worked in a number of positions with 1st Source with a focus on customer service, client training and project management. She is also a member of the St. Mary’s Alumnae Association Board of Directors. In 2008, Angeline co-founded the Multicultural Alumnae Group for Saint Mary’s.
Angeline lives in South Bend with her husband David W. Daley, a graduate of Notre Dame.
Please join me in welcoming Angeline.
Mike
Mike Brown
Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Notre Dame Alumni Association
Dear Colleagues,
The position of Associate Director of Major Gifts has been posted on the HR web page with a preferred candidate. This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs in support of the Sorin Society.
The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for relationship-building with alumni, parents, and friends to assess their interest, financial capacity, and willingness to support the University’s mission with unrestricted gifts in the range of $5,000 to $25,000. The Associate Director will be a member of the Major Gifts team and partner with an assigned Regional Development team.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin Madden
Director of Recognition Societies
I am pleased to announce that effective Tuesday, August 6th, Gavin McGuire will join the team as Advancement Services Coordinator. Working directly with me, Gavin will assist in the daily operations and facilitation of the Advancement Services and Annual Giving Program teams. Serving as a key point of contact and coordination for many areas across the division, Gavin will have the opportunity to apply his vast experience and skill set in working collaboratively with all of you.
Prior to joining Notre Dame, Gavin served as the Office Manager for RPI Bands Ltd in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to this he served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at BlackRock Creative Management in Santa Monica, California. In both capacities, he managed the offices, logistics, and operations of the executive teams. Gavin also has experience with several other past employers, including serving as a senior reporter and correspondent, production assistant, and lead singer and songwriter for a national touring band from 2002 -2012.
Gavin graduated from University College Dublin in 1999 with a BA in English and History. He also earned a Diploma in Journalism from The Irish Academy of Public Relations, earned a Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the English Language Institute, and studied voice and articulation at the Parnell School of Music.
Gavin’s wife is a native of South Bend, IN, and they recently moved back and are expecting their first child in September.
Please join me in welcoming Gavin to the team!
Micki Kidder
With the departure of Jen Binder, we will be looking to fill her position as Administrative Assistant, Midwest Regional Development. Please see the complete job description and apply on the HR website. This position will be open to both internal and external candidates until the end of the week.
If you would like to express interest or have any referrals, please either apply or contact Janet Jessup or Danny Nussbaum. We would be happy to discuss the position with you.
Thank you,
Janet Jessup and Danny Nussbaum
Dear UR Colleagues:
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Teri Vitale has been promoted to the new role of Recognition Coordinator within Stewardship Programs. Teri has served Development for twelve years and is well known for her excellent customer service, both internally and externally. She has managed the recognition walls and tokens of appreciation for many years, and has a tremendous ability to pay attention to donor requests and details. She is donor-centered in all she does, and University benefactors have benefited greatly from her diligent work.
Among several new responsibilities, Teri will be managing the Memorial Benches and Trees Program for the University. This program will be transferring to Stewardship from Gift Planning in September. Stewardship Programs is now responsible for all public recognition on campus (walls, building namings, plaques, donor signage, etc.), and Teri will be intricately involved in these activities moving forward.
A Central Michigan University graduate, Teri served as a patient access supervisor at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, where she worked for twelve years, before coming to Notre Dame. She resides in South Bend with her husband Chris and daughter Danielle. Please join me in congratulating Teri on this promotion!
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to announce that the position of Assistant Director, Prospect Management has been posted on the ND Employment site. This ADPM position will serve the East region. A preferred candidate has been identified. If you’d like more information on this position, please contact me at 1-4106.
Best regards,
Anne Griffith
Director of Prospect Management
Dear UR Team:
I am excited to announce that Juli Schreiber, Assistant Athletics Director, will be joining our University Relations team in 405 Main Building as part of the Notre Dame rotation program effective August 12, 2013. The focus of her 6 month assignment is to help us develop the long-term growth strategy for both the Advisory Council and President’s Circle programs. Juli has worked in the Athletics Department for 12 years having served as the Assistant Athletics Director, Planning/Project Management since 2009. She received her M.A. from Notre Dame and her B.A. from IU. She and her husband Mike have two daughters, Paige and Macy, and are members of Corpus Christi Parish. Please join me in welcoming Juli to University Relations!
Best, Drew
Drew Buscareno
Assistant Vice President for University Relations
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the position of Marketing/Communication Specialist is now posted on the HR jobs site.
This is a position to support the execution of cultivation, solicitation, and donor experience by the Proud to Be ND team. The specialist will work with fund and segment owners to create optimal messages for the different channels (print, digital, and phone) to execute the best strategy to successfully target different populations of the Notre Dame Family, with the overall goal of fundraising and brand awareness. The Specialist will be responsible for writing and copy editing of the communications; including print, web, social, and email, managing the team’s communication calendar, creating and distributing monthly reports as needed, and basic coding of digital material. Additionally, the specialist will periodically analyze data pulled by our analytics team to ensure our outreach is the most effective and targeted possible.
If you or someone you know in interested please review the full job description on the HR jobs website (http://jobs.nd.edu)
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best Regards,
Amy
Amy Schell
Director, Proud to Be ND Marketing and Operations
University of Notre Dame
Dear colleagues,
Please join us in congratulating Jen Binder, who will be leaving ND on August 23rd to pursue a great opportunity with The Bradley Company. Jen has been a fantastic partner in our work and she will be very sorely missed. Her positive attitude and energy are infectious and we know she will be successful in her new position.
We will be posting Jen’s position as soon as possible. If you have referrals, we would be happy to hear from you.
Thanks so much,
Janet Jessup and Danny Nussbaum
We have sad news, Angie Dennig’s mother passed away this weekend. The obituary is below. Viewing is Wednesday, 4:00-8:00 pm, at Welsheimer Funeral Home on Cleveland Road. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Pius Catholic Church in Granger, followed by a luncheon at Blue Heron at Blackthorn.
Please keep the family in your prayers.
Jessie L. “Shona” Burkart July 22, 1925 – July 27, 2013 GRANGER – Jessie L. “Shona” Burkart, age 88, of Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Shona was born in Inner Leven, Methil, Fife, Scotland, on July 22, 1925, to the late James and Helen Ferguson. At the age of eighteen, Shona learned Morse code and was selected to be part of the British Women’s Auxiliary Air Force’s Y Service, which was the British organization that intercepted and decoded German messages during World War II. She worked at various listening stations throughout the war, and the British government recently awarded her with a distinguished medal for her contributions to the war effort. While on leave from the war, Shona met her husband, Anselm Severin “Burk” Burkart, at a dance in Edinburgh. Burk continued to send Shona flowers from Germany after their initial meeting, and impressed by his tenacity, Shona became a British war bride in 1947. She joined Burk in his hometown of South Bend, where Burk subsequently became the Executive Vice President at First Source Bank. Although Shona eventually became an American citizen, remnants of her cheerful Scottish brogue could always be heard in her eloquent diction. Burk and Shona raised their seven children on South Bend’s northwest side, while simultaneously running a small business from her home. Anyone who met Shona instantly realized that they were in the presence of an exception lady. She carried herself with tremendous poise and always insisted on putting the needs of others ahead of her own, volunteering for over forty years at the Christ Child Society, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and the Rosary Altar Society of Holy Cross. Shona is remembered for her devout commitment to her Catholic faith, her regal demeanor, and her unconditional love that she showed to her family. Shona was preceded in death by her husband, Burk, and her two sisters, Kit and Helen. Surviving are Shona’s seven children, Bruce (Cindy) Burkart of South Bend, Helen Burkart Presser of Fort Wayne, Cathie (Stephen) Miller of Muncie, Valerie (Doug) Schmitt of Battle Ground, WA, Angela (Tim) Dennig of Granger, James (Tracy) Burkart of Mishawaka, and Philip (Amy) Burkart of Murrieta, CA; her fourteen grandchildren, Bruce Burkart Jr. and Amy Utz; Rich, Steve, John and Phil Presser; Josh, Jeremy, Jeff, and Jacob Miller; Jessica and Jamie Dennig; David Burkart; and Severin Burkart; and her twelve great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, in Saint Pius X Catholic Church, Granger, with Msgr. William Schooler officiating. There will be visitation at Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 17033 Cleveland Rd. in South Bend, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made in memory of Shona Burkart to Christ Child Society of South Bend, where she served as a past president, at P.O. Box 1286, South Bend, IN 46624. Family and friends may leave e-mail condolences at www.welsheimer.com.
I write to inform you that Megan Meihaus has submitted her letter of resignation for her position as Regional Director with the West Region, effective August 9, 2013.
Megan has served our donors in Orange County with dedication and loyalty. I personally want to thank Megan for her hard work and her support to me and the Regional Development team.
Megan and her family will remain in the California area. Megan’s departure will give her more time to spend with her family, as she takes a part-time position as a fundraiser for a community hospital in Orange County, California.
Megan will always be part of the Notre Dame family. Please join me in wishing Megan all the best in her future endeavors.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Regional Director, Central
Please join me in welcoming Matthew Cook to the West Region Development team as Administrative Assistant. Matt’s start date is August 5. Matt’s direct supervisor will be Stephen Smith, Regional Director for West Development.
Matt is a Utah native. Most recently Matt has been administrative support to Jean Gorman and has established great rapport with our donors.
Prior to joining the university, Matt was a dispatcher for Schneider National Trucking and employed in quality control at Pinnacle Security.
Matt and his spouse, Melinda, who is starting her second year with the Notre Dame Law School program, reside in Mishawaka. In Matt’s spare time, he enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
Please join me in welcoming him to the West Region team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon
Senior Director of Development, West Region
I am pleased to announce that effective immediately, Cheryl Schlimpert will assume the role of Acting Donor Experience Program Manager as we prepare for and support fall Recognition Society activities.
As the Program Manager, Cheryl will aid the team in providing a high level support to more than 10,000 members of Recognition Societies at Notre Dame. Her focus will be on core processes in the donor experience area that include: acknowledgements, football ticket support, annual renewals, concierge service, and phone / email communication.
Cheryl joined Notre Dame in July, 2010. She lead a Greenbelt project for the Major Gift Officers process and is currently working to complete her Greenbelt Certification. She brings strong process design skills and technical data skills to this role.
Please join me in congratulating Cheryl and supporting her in her expanded role.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin Madden
Director of Recognition Societies
Please join us in welcoming Kristin Roose to the Midwest Region leadership fundraising team! Kristin will be joining us on Monday, July 29, as an Administrative Assistant and will be teaming with Lynn Hubert and Bridget Moreno. Kristin has a bachelor’s degree in international studies with minors in Chinese and German from Ball State University, where she was the public relations director for the residence hall association. Kristin has served as a majority intern in the Indiana State Senate and most recently was the sales lead at Bath & Body Works.
Kristin is a board member for the Literacy Council of St. Joseph County and was a 3M team member for Relay for Life this year. We are very fortunate to welcome Kristin to the team!
Lynn Hubert and Bridget Moreno
Tomorrow is a BIG day for Jamie McGraw and Logan’s Run.
You may have seen Jamie’s inspirational story in the South Bend Tribune and on-line. He was featured over the weekend and today as well.
In an effort to raise awareness of the 10th Anniversary of the Logan’s Run event, Jamie has added a new twist to this fund raiser that he has been a part of since day one. It’s called Jamie’s Challenge! Click on the Run With Logan link below to read more about this tremendous young man.
We are hoping to cheer him on in his efforts that will happen Rain or Shine!!!
Jamie and his trainers are scheduled to RUN BY Eddy Street Commons around 4:10-4:30 in the afternoon tomorrow.
Posters, streamers, noise makers and alike are all welcome to help pump him up as he jogs by!!!
Thank you all in advance. This is going to be a lot of fun!!!
| Attention All Managers,
An action is required by you to fill out the Asset/Inventory Checklist linked below for each of your employees. It is advised that you save this document with your employees’ records so that when they separate you have an accurate inventory of their access to facilities, assets and data systems. HR is requiring that this checklist be completed for all new hires as they come onboard and for current employees by September 30th. Also, a new process has been established campus-wide to manage certain aspects of the on-boarding of incoming employees and the separation or transfer of outgoing employees.
Why the process has changed: The process improves the University’s management of employee access to facilities, assets, and data systems and ensures that adjustments during separation or transfer are made as efficiently as possible. What has changed:
Your Steward is: Jeanne Monsma Phone: 631-8963 What this means for managers/supervisors: All managers are asked to:
What this means for employees: Soon, you may be asked by your manager, supervisor, or Steward to complete an inventory of your current assets (such as keys or equipment) and systems access (such as Banner or PeopleEZ). Later, if changes are made to your assets, access, or employment status at the University, you may be asked to update your inventory accordingly.
For more information: Please review the Hiring Manager Toolkit and the Separation / Transfer Toolkit. For additional information, please contact askHR at (574) 631-5900 or askHR@nd.edu . |
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Patty Herrity will be transitioning from Donor Services to Prospect Management where she will serve as the ADPM for the Midwest Region, effective July 22, reporting to Anne Griffith. Patty has served as a Senior Specialist in Donor Services which included the administration of matching gifts and process improvement initiatives related to data; including development of the data integrity plan and facilitating a greenbelt project related to employment data. Prior to Donor Services, Patty worked with the Athletic Office as the Athletic Ticket Office Bookkeeper, updating and maintaining the Ticket Office budget and assisting internal and external auditors with the annual football audit related to ticketing. Patty is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame and holds a Master of Science in Education from Indiana University. She is a lifelong resident of the South Bend area, and is the proud mother of a 9 year old son, Cullen.
Donor Services will certainly miss Patty, but we are excited about this great opportunity and we are happy she will be across campus! Please join me in congratulating Patty!
Best wishes,
Stacy L. Koebel-Harder & Anne Griffith
Provides administrative oversight for the Associate Vice President for Development, including office management and coordination of communication among the eight departments reporting to this AVP position, as well as external constituencies (e.g., benefactors, vendors, etc.). Manage special projects that require a high level of independence and initiative in planning and execution. Partner with the Associate Vice President for Development to perform a diverse set of advanced duties requiring strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills. Core responsibilities will focus on: project management, relationship development, data analysis, correspondence and communication, presentation creation, and benchmarking. Due to the sensitivity of financial and benefactor information, will require a high level of confidentiality and discretion in the execution of responsibilities, especially the leadership of special projects. Other responsibilities include calendar management and oversight. Will also serve as a representative of the AVP when necessary. Supervisory responsibility for two full time positions, including the Office Coordinator and Reception Area staff at Eddy Street Commons Development offices, as well as one to two student workers each semester. Maintain an organize office, including detailed files and records. In the event you are interested, please contact Susan Murphy at 631-5900
Please join me in welcoming Jeff Faust to the OIT team! Jeff will be working for DSS in Development. Jeff has lived in the South Bend area since he was 5 years old. He studied architecture at Ball State and switched to computer science after 1 year. Jeff has worked in customer support and system administration at Skyenet (not the same one as in Terminator films), Gramtel, Cash Register Sales, and Press Ganey.
Jeff’s hobbies include:
Wood working, current project is a park bench Video games, favorite game is anything Rockstar. ” I have a mechanical mind set and love taking things apart, I had my first computer apart and into as many pieces as I could within a week of owning it.” History buff, favorite time period is US Civil War years. Jeff’s office will be located in the Eddy Street Development Office.
Patricia Sperry & Rose Michalski
It is with sadness that I share that Philip Zastrow, designer extroirdinaire, will be leaving Notre Dame effective July 12. For the past two and half years, Philip has been a key member of the web team, contributing to dozens of strategic projects including last years ND.edu redesign.
Philip will be returning to his hometown of Dayton, Ohio where he will be joining Sparkbox, one of the top web agencies in the country. We thank Philip for everything he’s contributed to the team, and the university as a whole, and wish him well in his future endeavors. He will be greatly missed.
Erik Runyon, Director of Web Communications
Please join us in welcoming Teresa O’Connor to the East Region leadership fundraising team! Teresa will be joining our leadership fundraising team as an Administrative Assistant and will be teaming with Jill Donnelly and Craig Horvath. Teresa began her Notre Dame development career in 1997 in the Letter Shop. She then took her talents to the Sorin Society and Foundation Relations. Shortly thereafter, in 2000, she began working with Notre Dame’s Matching Gifts team. Teresa, as Matching Gifts Coordinator, has helped Notre Dame’s Matching Gifts team achieve #1 status in dollars raised, alumni participation, and total number of gifts matched! Teresa hails from a large family whom she loves dearly. Her husband, Jim O’Connor, is Vice President Sales and Operations, Follett Higher Education Group. She also enjoys volunteering for the Christ Child Society, our Notre Dame women’s basketball team and at the ND Bookstore.
You may offer your congratulations to Teresa at: 1-5341 or Teresa.O’Connor.82@nd.edu.
Please join me in welcoming Dan Santucci aboard as a new ARD for the East Region. Dan Santucci joined the Game Day team in May of 2011. As Assistant Director of Game Day Operations, Dan is charged with implementing and managing all aspects of Game Day’s hospitality and communications efforts. This includes Game Day initiatives such as the Irish Green, the Transportation initiative, Guest Services Teams, and this very website!
Prior to joining the Game Day staff, Dan spent four years playing in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals and Carolina Panthers. A 2006 graduate of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Dan was a four year letter winner as an offensive lineman for the Irish football team.
Dan and his wife Meredith currently reside in South Bend with their 3 children, Johnny, Avery and Luke who was born a few months ago.
Farewell to Amanda Mathews and Lindsey Bennett
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Amanda Mathews and Lindsey Bennett, administrative support staff for the west region, will be leaving the university to spend time with their families. The last day at Notre Dame for both will be August 2. Lindsey and Brian reside in South Bend and are due to welcome their daughter on September 20. They will remain in this area, and Brian continues to work as an education consultant for TechSmith.
Amanda and Adam will relocate to Dayton, Ohio where Adam has secured a position with Dinsmore & Shohl to practice patent law. They are due to welcome their daughter on September 4.
We will be posting their positions soon.
Please join me in wishing both Lindsey and Amanda well, and thank them for their service to Our Lady’s University.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon
Senior Regional Director, Central Region
Please join me in welcoming James Riley to the Notre Dame Development team as Associate Regional Director, Midwest Region, effective July 1, 2013.
In 1994, James received his Bachelors of Arts degree in sociology from Notre Dame. During his years at Notre Dame, James was a member of the marching band, serving in the drum line for 4 years. James brings to Notre Dame experience from his work in financial planning (AMEX), banking (Bank of America), and sales (Abbot and Vascular Solutions). James also has great knowledge of the University, having served five years as an assistant director of admissions here at Notre Dame.
James and his wife Mirella (ND ’94 and currently Special Events and Communications Coordinator in the Office of the President), are the proud parents of three children, Jasmine (12), Naya (9), and Talina (4).
When not working, James enjoys drumming, photography, and cycling.
Please welcome James to the Development Team!
It is with a heavy heart that I share that Robin Zastrow will be leaving the University of Notre Dame effective July 12, 2013. Robin, Philip, and baby Holden will be returning to their roots in Dayton, Ohio to explore new adventures in the digital design industry and be closer to their families. Robin has been a tremendous asset to our team, providing outstanding partnership and a warm smile to all she encountered. Her expertise, commitment to teamwork, and kindness will be forever missed at Notre Dame. She is a trusted colleague and personal friend, and we will all miss her greatly. Please join me in thanking Robin for her service to Our Lady’s University and wishing her well in the future!
My best,
Micki
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Melanie Davis will be leaving the University, effective July 10th. Melanie has provided outstanding service to the entire University Relations team over the past three years. Her expertise in search and recruitment has resulted in a tremendous number of outstanding talent added to our team. While we wish her all the best in the future, she will be greatly missed.
Melanie will be transitioning to Huron Consulting as its Director of Recruiting for the Education and Life Sciences Practice. Huron Consulting is a consulting firm based in Chicago and focused on strategy, finance, operations and technology, helping global clients improve performance, comply with complex regulations and reduce costs.
Please join me in wishing Melanie all the best in her next venture!
Micki
Please join me in welcoming Marty Harshman to the Notre Dame Development team as Associate Regional Director, West Region, effective July 22, 2013.
In 1997, Marty received his Bachelors of Arts degree in communications from Purdue University. In 1999, he graduated from the ACE program, received his master’s degree in teaching from the University of Portland, and in 2004, he received his graduate degree in educational administration from Lewis and Clark College in Portland.
Since 1997, he has taught in Catholic schools and coached basketball in North Carolina, Oregon, Ohio and Indiana. From 2005 to present, Marty has served as assistant principal and head basketball coach at Saint Joseph High School.
Marty and his spouse Catherine “Katie” reside in South Bend with their three sons – Sam (7), Joe (5) and Teddy (2).
Please join me in welcoming Marty Harshman to the West Region team.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Director of Development, West Region
Bring a friend and join us for a tour of the luxurious
Ivy Quad Development
64 condos & townhomes across from
Eck Tennis Pavilion on Twyckenham Drive
Thursday, June 27th from 4 – 5pm
Snacks and refreshments provided
Please park in any location that doesn’t have a garage
Please join me in welcoming Jennifer Harwell to the West Region Development team as Administrative Assistant. Jennifer’s start date is July 8.
Jennifer is a South Bend native. In 1998 she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Jennifer has been in sales in California from 2003-2010. Upon returning home to Indiana, she managed the Granger Pier 1 Imports.
Please join me in welcoming her to the West Region team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Director of Development, West Region
Do you have old bank statements, checks, copies of bills or other confidential papers at home that you have been wanting to have securely destroyed? The University’s shred provider Shred-it, in conjunction with the University Archives, is offering a one-time document destruction opportunity for all University faculty, staff, and students.
When: Wednesday, July 17 from 11:30-1:30
Where: Shred-it truck will be parked in the northeast corner of the Purcell Pavilion parking lot (corner of Moose Krause Circle and Leahy Drive)
What: Only paper can be shredded. If you have CD’s, DVD’s or diskettes, they will be incinerated off-site.
If you don’t have much time, drive-up and drop-off service will be available. You are welcome, however, to stay and watch your documents go through the shredder.
We need your help getting the word out about this event! I have attached an event flyer that includes all the pertinent details (date, time, location). Please print off the flyer and post in your office or a location where it will be seen. Thanks for your help!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Remember, “Shred Your Home Files at Work Day” is July 17!
Hope to see you there.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Mary Rose Nowicki, Shred Program Coordinator
I am pleased to announce Patty Smith will begin serving as the Billing Coordinator for tickets/events in Individual and Institutional Giving effective July 8th. Patty will report directly to myself and provide support for ticketing and event management. Her primary focus will be billing and distribution of tickets, parking passes and event tickets for university relations, assisting with events and special projects related to football (application coding, system upgrades and testing, media guide mailing, stadium location reviews, pep rally reception/development tailgate assistance, etc.), providing customer service for internal and external constituents, and assisting with data management and analysis for various events and ticketing.
Since 2005, Patty has served as an administrative assistant for regional development supporting Lynn Hubert and Bridget Moreno in the Midwest region. She was elected several years ago to serve as the chair of the Staff Advisory Committee (SAC), which represents non-exempt staff to university leadership. Prior to her career at Notre Dame, she was an executive assistant for six years at the National Committee on Planned Giving in Indianapolis. She has proven to be a team player and has great experience and knowledge of the department and current processes. Her expertise and understanding of donor relationships and stewardship will transition seamlessly into this position and provide our team with ongoing proficiency.
Please join me in welcoming Patty to her new role.
Jill Calderone
With the departure of Christine DeVore, the position of Talent Management Coordinator has been staffed on a temporary basis by Gretchen Neely, who has done a wonderful job. We are now posting the position internally for five days with a preferred candidate.
If you would like to express interest, please either apply or contact Jeanne Monsma or Melanie Davis. We would be happy to discuss the position with you.
Thank you,
Melanie Davis and Jeanne Monsma
Colleagues,
It is with a heavy heart that I share that BRENDA HULL COX, associate director for foundation relations, will be leaving Notre Dame on 5 July 2013 to spend more time with family.
For the past five years, Brenda has been an integral part of the foundation relations group. To me personally and to so many others, she is an incredible mentor, colleague, and friend. Her experience in the philanthropic space and her nuanced understanding of the arts and the social sciences have greatly contributed to the success of our academic advancement team. She will be missed, leaving very big shoes to fill for her successor.
Please join me in thanking Brenda for her faithful service to Our Lady’s University over these past years and in wishing her well in the years to come.
Rudy
Rudy Reyes Jr., Director of Foundation Relations
I am pleased to announce Rob Ortiz will begin serving as a Director of Gift Planning as soon as his successor for Law Advancement is identified. Rob will report directly to Greg Dugard and focus on benefactors residing in the Northeast region of the United States, and also work directly with Greg on estate administration and DAF management.
Rob’s transition to Gift Planning is part of an effort to capitalize on the momentum around the Love Thee Notre Dame initiative, providing much needed additional support to the Regional Fundraisers, and a concurrent reorganization around law advancement. With Rob’s unique skill set, including his legal background in trusts and estate and his ability to cultivate prospects, Rob will move to the Gift Planning team to help their supportive efforts of the entire development team. With the proven success of the Directors of Academic Advancement in all colleges, we will continue with this role within the Law School, with slight modifications. The position will report directly to George Keegan, consistent with the other Directors of Academic Advancement, and will be posted on the HR site in the coming days.
Please join me in congratulating Rob on this exciting new opportunity as we work together to expand Notre Dame’s unique vision for the future!
My best,
Joe
Liam Farrell has accepted a position with the University of Maryland as a senior writer/editor for Terp, the university magazine. His last day will be June 19.
While I am excited for Liam and Lisa for the chance to get closer to home, I am saddened to lose such an important member of our Communications and Marketing team. For any of you who have read Liam’s writings for Notre Dame Magazine or ND Today, you know of his love for Our Lady’s University. We hope that he will continue to write for the magazine on a freelance basis as his voice will be missed by our alumni readers
Please join me in sharing your best wishes with Liam.
Best,
Bill
Bill Gangluff
, Director of Marketing Communications
Please join me in welcoming Jennah Marino to the Stewardship Programs team. As the Acknowledgment Administrative Assistant, Jennah will coordinate and oversee the personal Fr. John Jenkins and Lou Nanni acknowledgment processes, as well as assist with other stewardship projects, including recognition weekends and endowment reporting.
Jennah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and French Language, and her Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from the University of Memphis, where she has been working in support of their advancement operations since 2006. Most recently, she served as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement, and was responsible for budget reporting, special projects, division-wide initiatives, and acknowledgments. She also served as a liaison to the University of Memphis Board of Visitors and Foundation Board of Trustees. Her previous experience at the university included working with the University’s Alumni Association National Executive Board of Directors, and serving as business officer of Alumni Association clubs and chapters, working with volunteers, donors and friends of the University of Memphis.
Jennah and her husband, Joseph, are relocating from Memphis, Tennessee this month. Joseph will begin the residency program in Family Practice at Memorial Hospital. Please join me in welcoming Jennah to the Development Department on Thursday, June 20.
Libby Schleiffarth
Senior Associate Director of Stewardship Programs
Stephanie Mola will be leaving the Alumni Association to become the Student Athlete Careers Program Director at the Notre Dame Career Center effective July 1, 2013.
Please join me in congratulating Stephanie and wishing her well in her new role. For the past 3 years, she has been an integral part of the NDAA team serving our young alumni and leading our major events. I want to thank her for her numerous contributions and for being such a great teammate.
In her newly created role, Stephanie will work with the 750+ Notre Dame Student-Athletes around all topics pertinent to their career development while meeting their unique and growing needs.
Thank you,
Marc Burdell
Bring a friend and join us for a tour of the luxurious
Ivy Quad Development
64 condos & townhomes across from
Eck Tennis Pavilion on Twyckenham Drive
Thursday, June 27th from 4 – 5pm
Snacks and refreshments provided
Please park in any location that doesn’t have a garage
On behalf of Joe Gelchion…
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Stu Fortener as the Senior Director for the Western Region.
It’s always nice to promote from within and this announcement adds to that enjoyment.
Stu joined the University on February, 2011, serving as the Academic Advancement Officer for the Mendoza College of Business.
Before joining the University, Stu held numerous leadership roles in both sales and marketing. Immediately prior to his hire here at Notre Dame, Stu was a multi-plant General Manager for the Temple-Inland Company, one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in the country. In that role, Stu was responsible for all sales and operations of those plants, which was a 100 million dollar operation.
Aside from Stu’s past, we have all had the opportunity to see Stu in his current role. Stu is organized, professional, dedicated, a team player and a humble servant to the University. He has a proven track record both at the University of Notre Dame and elsewhere which has prepared him well for this challenging role.
Stu is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing. In 1997, Stu received his MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Stu will officially transition into his new role once his replacement has been identified and hired. Please join me in congratulating Stu in his new role.
Many thanks,
Joe Gelchion, Associate Vice President for Development
On behalf of Joseph Gelchion…
As many of you are aware, we posted a position for Senior Director, Western Region not long ago. I am happy to report we have found what I believe will be the ideal leader of that region. Before I announce who that individual is, I’d like to first clarify the rationale behind this newly designed region. A separate e-mail with the official announcement will go out later today.
Our growth over these past 3 -4 years has been significant. To date, we have more than doubled in size and we fully expect that growth to continue. Managing that growth will be crucial to our success.
With that said, we reviewed all regions and realized what we had known for a long time, the Western Region is simply too big. California and Texas are like countries in themselves. Kevin Cannon has done a wonderful job running this massive territory, but in the end we realized we needed to address our concerns over this size issue and our ability to best serve our donors both new and old.
What we have essentially done is split the Western Region in two. The distribution of states will be announced early next week. This will be done with as little disruption as possible. I thank you all for your patience as we have worked through some minor tweaks that can be expected with this change.
Only the best,
Joe
Please join us in welcoming Teresa O’Connor to the East Region leadership fundraising team! Teresa will be joining our leadership fundraising team as an Administrative Assistant and will be teaming with Jill Donnelly and Craig Horvath.
Teresa began her Notre Dame development career in 1997 in the Letter Shop. She then took her talents to the Sorin Society and Foundation Relations. Shortly thereafter, in 2000, she began working with Notre Dame’s Matching Gifts team. Teresa, as Matching Gifts Coordinator, has helped Notre Dame’s Matching Gifts team achieve #1 status in dollars raised, alumni participation, and total number of gifts matched!
Teresa hails from a large family whom she loves dearly. Her husband, Jim O’Connor, is Vice President Sales and Operations, Follett Higher Education Group. She also enjoys volunteering for the Christ Child Society, our Notre Dame women’s basketball team and at the ND Bookstore.
You may offer your congratulations to Teresa at: 1-5341 or Teresa.O’Connor.82@nd.edu.
For Notre Dame,
Craig J. Horvath and Jill Donnelly
Dear colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that Heather Moriconi is being promoted to Associate Director of Stewardship Programs, effective July 1, 2013. Earning her Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary’s College and her Master of Science in Education from Indiana University, Heather worked in the Notre Dame Law School Admissions Office for fourteen years before joining the Development Department as the Assistant Director of Stewardship Programs in 2010. Significant achievements contributing to the promotion include advancing the stewardship program for Endowments for Excellence, building relationships with key budget managers across the University, serving as a solid stewardship partner to the fundraisers in the Midwest region, and elevating the acknowledgments from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. and John Affleck-Graves. Through her leadership skills and collaborative spirit, Heather has helped the Stewardship team excel on many fronts. Please join me in congratulating Heather on her outstanding efforts!
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane, Director for Stewardship Programs
Due to unforeseen family circumstances, this week’s Seek. Study. Serve. in the ESC Family room is cancelled. We will re-schedule.
Hello Colleagues,
You and your families are invited to join with the entire University Relations team for an evening of baseball at Coveleski Stadium on Wednesday, July 10th, when the South Bend Silver Hawks take on the Kane County Cougars, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
UR will provide your game tickets, a two-hour/all-you-can-eat buffet, soft drinks, and a souvenir baseball cap. The children’s splash pad and playground area are included.
Available for purchase are $5 wristbands for entrance to a children’s bounce area, along with the normal stadium concessions and souvenirs.
We ask that you respond to Libby Mountsier at Elizabeth.V.Mountsier.2@nd.edu by Monday, July 1. For ticket and food planning purposes, please indicate how many adults (13 and over) and children (2-12) will be attending. Children under 2 are admitted free. Gates open at 6 p.m. and tickets will be distributed at the gate entrance. Game time is 7 p.m.
You will also be receiving an Outlook invitation to this event.
This will be a great opportunity for families and friends to enjoy one of South Bend’s seasonal gems.
Look forward to seeing you there.
3rd SeSSion, featuring Development’s Augie Freda on lead guitar and ACE Program associate John Wibbens on Bass Guitar, will be at The Midway Tavern in Mishawaka this Saturday night (June 8) from 9 PM until 1 AM.
Always a great time at a great venue, come out to enjoy the band, dance a little (or a lot) and spend some quality time with friends! The Dance Hall will be designated as non-smoking for the evening, too! There is a $5 cover charge to help feed the band.
3rd SeSSion plays a wide variety of music, ranging from 60s staples (Jefferson Airplane, Steppenwolf) through the classic rock of the 70s and 80s (Journey, Bachman-Turner Overdrive) and recent hits from (Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, and Pink). The Midway Tavern is a great venue, rich in tradition from its days as a speakeasy in Prohibition times to a renown blues venue today.
Remember, you can call ahead to The Midway Tavern (PHONE: (574) 255-0458 (after 5:00 pm) or (574) 255-3575) and reserve a table!
For more information:
3rd SeSSion: www.3rdsession.com
The Midway Tavern: www.themidwaytavern.com
Hope to see you there!
Augie
Dear Colleagues, After careful consideration about our need for focused donor cultivation for the upcoming campaign, we have made the decision to add another region to our existing regional development structure. We will hire a Senior Director of Development to lead a new region, which we will define as the Western Region. Kevin Cannon will continue as Sr. Director of Development for a newly defined Central Region. The Eastern and Midwest regions will remain the same with Michael McLaughlin and Mike Sullivan continuing in their leadership roles. We have posted the new position on the ND jobs website with a preferred candidate. If you have questions, concerns or interest, please indicate them to your respective SRDs. This is an exciting move which will continue to enhance our ability to cultivate transformative gifts for Notre Dame. Thank you and Go Irish! Joe Gelchion
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Morgan Bullock ‘08 to the Annual Giving Programs team. Morgan will join the Mar/Comm Operations team within AGP as the Marketing Program Manager. In this role, Morgan will report directly to me and will be providing marketing project management support to AGP, specifically around the continuing execution of the Proud to Be ND brand in all mass marketing channels. Additionally, she will evaluate and re-launch the loyalty giving society and be the primary liaison to the Recognition Societies.
Morgan is relocating from Manhattan, NYC, where she worked at market research agency, Millward Brown, a WPP company. As the Global Brand Marketing Manager, she was responsible for the maintenance and promotion of the Millward Brown brand through digital and print material, events, community outreach and special projects as requested by clients and/or client teams. Some of Morgan’s main responsibilities included increasing popularity of thought leadership and awareness of solutions through pulling, analyzing, and reporting on web traffic, overseeing the creative execution of both internal and external design teams to produce material, and developing relationships with industry affiliations.
Morgan is well-connected to Notre Dame. A 2008 graduate and former captain of the women’s swim team, she is active in the alumni association and a member of the Monogram Club. For the past 2 years, she acted as the Notre Dame Women Connect Co-Chair in the NY, NJ, and CT regions, and in the past, served as the Young Alumni Representative for the NDAA Club of Fairfield County, CT.
Morgan will begin on Tuesday, May 28.
Thank you,
Amy Schell, Director, Annual Fund Marketing and Operations
UR Community Service,
All of you have heard about the deaths and devastation from the tornadoes in Moore, OK.
Christ Child Society is sending a 52 foot semi truck and 1 driver (donated to by ProFleet) to the area this Friday. The goal is to fill up the semi! They are having a huge “stuff the truck” event today and tomorrow, May 22nd and 23rd, for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.
Christ Child Society is collecting TOILETRY ITEMS and BABY and CHILDREN’S items.
Donations are being taken at LAZYBOY on Main St. in Mishawaka (Next to Meijer) today, Wednesday May 22 and tomorrow, Thursday, May 23, from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Truck leaves for Oklahoma on Friday morning.
Thank you,
Beth Ferlic, UR Service Committee Member
Please join us on Wednesday morning at 8:30 in the ESC café to extend warm wishes to Christine DeVore. She will be leaving at the end of the day and these few minutes to express support and special thanks would be much appreciated by all.
Thank you, again, Christine, for all the you have given University Relations and Notre Dame!
Melanie
Melanie F. Davis, Recruiting Consultant
Dear colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to announce that 
this morning at 12:29am today (May 21) Holden Everett arrived. He was born 7lbs 4oz. and 19 inches.
Mom, Dad and baby are all doing well! Please join me in sending lots of love, prayers and congratulations to Robin, Philip and Holden!
My best,
Micki
On Monday, the 20th Gretchen Neely will be joining UR to temporarily fill the role that Christine DeVore will be leaving on the 22nd. We look forward to working with Gretchen, first with her support of Recruiting, and then with her support of both Recruiting and Learning and Development when Jeanne Monsma joins the division on June 3rd.
Gretchen was most recently Executive Assistant to the CEO of Welch Packaging in Elkhart, a position she held for 12 years. Prior to Welch Packaging, Gretchen was the administrative secretary for the Executive Group of Bayer Federal Credit Union. She has extensive administrative experience which will be a great asset to our group.
Please join us in welcoming Gretchen to University Relations.
Thank you,
Melanie Davis
Please welcome Justin Zimmerman, the newest design talent to join the Print team—coming to us all the way from across our northern border (Niles, MI).
Justin just graduated this month from Central Michigan University, but has already been producing high-level work for regional and national brands.
We’re happy to be having him join us on May 20, and look forward to his enthusiastic energy.
Tim Legge, Creative Director
University Communications | Print
Bill Walton, former NBA superstar, is this year’s featured speaker at the 14th Annual Oaklawn Spring Spectacular this Friday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. at the Lerner Theater in Elkhart. Bill will be delivering his compelling keynote, “Climbing to the Top of the Mountain – One More Time.” If you are interested in attending, please contact Jessica Brookshire at Jessica.M.Brookshire.4@nd.edu to secure your complimentary tickets to this event.
It is with mixed feelings that I share the news that NDAA’s Katie Rutledge has accepted an offer from the Indianapolis Teaching Fellows Program to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher at the elementary level. The Indianapolis program targets highly qualified and motivated professionals to teach in high-need schools, providing them the means to become certified in education. Katie’s last day with the University is Friday, May 17.
Since 2008, Katie has led the Alumni Association’s Service Program with integrity, hard work, and heartfelt compassion. She has served our alumni, parents and friends well, most recently pulling together an outstanding BCS service project in Miami for more than 300 people. In addition, under her leadership, Family Volunteer Camp has flourished. This summer the camp will be offered two weeks in a row, almost doubling the number of alumni families who will be able to participate.
Katie asks you to keep her and her husband, Jack, in your prayers as they make the transition to Indianapolis. Please join me in congratulating Katie and wishing her well.
Join us as we bid farewell and say God Bless to our dedicated team member, Janelle Green. Janelle’s last day with the University will be May 24th. Janelle joined Notre Dame in 2011 as an Office Coordinator for Donor Experience and has been a wonderful addition to the team. She and her husband Chris will be moving to Indianapolis and Chris will finish medical school at IUPUI. Janelle and Chris recently bought a house in Indianapolis and plan to settle down in the area. She will be greatly missed by the team!
Christine DeVore will be leaving University Relations effective May 23rd. We are very sorry to see Christine go and wish her well as she joins Federated Media, WAOR 95.7 “The Fan” in the role of sales and branding executive.
Christine joined Notre Dame in 2009 as executive administrative assistant to Micki Kidder. After approximately 2 years working with Micki, Christine joined Recruiting/Learning and Development in April of 2011. She and Linda Costas, working closely together, established the program and achieved a new level of training and on-boarding for all new employees coming into UR. At the same time, Christine supported all aspects of recruiting. Her talents have contributed immeasurably to the well-being, professionalism, innovation, and high level of service of both programs. We will miss her.
Please help in extending a fond farewell and deep thanks to Christine.
I write to inform you that Carlos Flores has submitted his letter of resignation for his position as Associate Regional Director with the West Region, effective June 30, 2013.
Carlos has served our donors in Texas, Utah and Oklahoma with dedication and loyalty. I personally want to thank Carlos for his hard work and his support to me and to the Regional Development team.
Carlos and his spouse Kelsey will be leaving the University of Notre Dame and returning to Oklahoma. Please join me in wishing Carlos and Kelsey all the best in their future endeavors.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Regional Director, West
I am pleased to announce that effective June 3 Jeanne Monsma will join us as the Manager of University Relations Learning & Organizational Development. In this capacity, Jeanne will report to me and lead the strategy around the UR orientation and onboarding program; managing and expanding learning and development programs and opportunities for new and existing employees; and lead the division’s project management function focused on continuous improvement. UR Learning and Development is a key priority for our division, and I look forward to Jeanne’s leadership in this arena.
For the past four years, Jeanne has served as a Manager of Patient Experience Advisory Services for Press Ganey Associates. In this role, she has lead teams responsible for driving client engagement and improvement in patient satisfaction, with a focus on driving revenue, performance behaviors, relationship building, and business expansion. Prior to this role, she spent six years with Memorial Health System as a Lead Educator and Community Relations Coordinator.
Jeanne earned her bachelor of science in Journalism and Public Relations from Ball State University; and completed post baccalaureate work in graphic design, political science, art history, and French through IUSB. She is active in the Scholastic Arts Board, River Bend Cancer Society, South Bend Leadership, and several other community organizations.
We are thrilled to have Jeanne’s experience, leadership, and commitment to the mission of Notre Dame as she steps into this new leadership role. Join me in welcoming Jeanne to the team!
Warmest regards,
Micki
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce that Kevin Madden will be joining the Annual Giving Programs team as the Director, Recognition Societies effective May 13, 2013 reporting to me. Kevin will be responsible for the general management of Notre Dame’s Annual Giving Recognition Societies (The Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, John Cardinal O’Hara Society, Rockne Heritage Fund) including designing, planning, and executing fund-raising programs, marketing, communications, brand management and donor experience for the societies which will generate over $25 million in FY 2013. Kevin’s direct reports will include the recognition society leaders, major gift officers and the donor experience team.
Kevin joins Notre Dame from Hobart Industries where he was the Director, Marketing for Warewash Products. Prior to joining Hobart, Kevin spent 15 years with the Whirlpool Corporation in positions of increasing responsibility including director roles in sales and trade marketing competencies, pricing, marketing operations and strategy. He has significant experience developing high performing teams and has worked extensively on the application of six sigma improvement methods to drive results in sales and marketing processes. Before joining Whirlpool, Kevin worked at the Northrop Corporation and Integrated Systems Incorporated.
Kevin received his BS in aerospace engineering and MBA from Notre Dame, and is deeply committed to the mission of the University. He also holds an ME in flight control systems from the California Polytechnic State University.
Kevin and his wife Judy have five wonderful children Michael (18), Matthew (17), Mark (15), Mary (13) and Meaghan (10) and are active in Holy Cross Parish in South Bend.
Please join me in welcoming Kevin.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
The Parents Program would like to invite you and your family to celebrate Our Lady and the Mothers of Notre Dame at Mass on Sunday, May 19, 2013.
Little Flower Catholic Church 11:30 a.m. Mass
Reception on the patio following Mass
There are several Masses across the country from Vermont to Hawaii that will be celebrating the Mothers and women of Notre Dame on May 19: http://parents.nd.edu/news/38931-mothers-of-notre-dame-mass-2013/.
Please join us as we share our faith and celebrate together at Mass in this beautiful month of Our Lady.
Barbara M. Kelly, Parents Program
Please help me welcome Zachary Richard as a front-end web developer/designer. He begins May 13 after making the long trek from New Haven, CT. Zachary is a 2011 graduate of Oberlin College where he studied Biology and played varsity football as a place-kicker. Zachary joins us from Total Mortgage where he managed a team responsible for designing, coding and testing Total Mortgage and its affiliates websites.
Please join me in welcoming Zach to our team!
Erik Runyon, Director of Web Communications
Dear Colleagues,
The position of Assistant Director, Prospect Management has been posted. Huyen Lee held this position for the Midwest, as Assistant Director, Regional Analysis (ADRA). The title has been updated to reflect the position’s emphasis on prospect management. Candidates with strong analytical and strategic abilities, along with an innovative and collaborative approach to problem solving, are encouraged to apply. Please see the posting for more details, or contact me at 1-4106.
Anne Griffith
Please help me welcome Cody Baker as our producer/ videographer/ editor in Multimedia Services. He begins work May 14 and brings a wealth of experience in creative direction, videography, editing and motion graphics to our team. Cody has been the owner of EyeMotion Media since 2004 and recent clients include Jockey, Bennington Marine, FireVine Advertising, Blue Gold Illustrated, Bethel College Athletics and Granger Community Church. Some of his past positions include producing Inside Access at ABC Sports in New York and teaching motion graphic design and animation at the college level. He will be handling University video productions from concept to completion and we are very excited to have him joining us. Cody lives in Osceola with his wife and daughter.
Beth Grisoli, Director of Multimedia Services
We write to announce that Mary LaViolette, after 16 years of dedicated service to Notre Dame, has decided to take a new position with a promising local start-up company. She has been an integral part of Development for a number of years, first serving in the research department before transitioning to support us in Regional Development. We all wish Mary the very best and success in her new endeavor. Mary’s last day at the University will be Friday, May 3rd.
Brian Green & Henry Scroope
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce that Patti McLaughlin has been promoted to the position of Associate Director, Law Annual Giving effective May 1, 2013. Patti will report to the Director of Recognition Societies when that position is filled, and will report to me in the interim. Patti will be responsible for the general management of the Notre Dame Law School’s Order of St. Thomas More (OSTM) Recognition Society and Annual Fund including designing, planning, and executing fund-raising programs, marketing communications, volunteer engagement, brand management and the donor experience required to achieve the revenue and participation plans for OSTM and the Law School Annual Fund. This position works closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Alumni Relations Manager, and Directors at the Law School to plan and achieve the goals for OSTM and the Law School Annual Fund.
Patti most recently served as a Coordinator Annual Giving with responsibility for development of marketing and communications collateral, writing and editing communications, e-communications approvals and the communications calendar. Patti’s work on process improvements in her greenbelt project assignment have had significant positive impacts on Annual Giving Programs, specifically in the area of e-mail approval process definition and performance, as well as direct marketing effectiveness and optimization. Patti has a great love of Notre Dame and has demonstrated tremendous commitment to its mission and the performance required to achieve excellence in the work of Annual Giving Programs.
Patti received her BA in Spanish and Political Science from Wellesley College and her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Patti started her career as an attorney at Carter, Ledyard and Milburn in New York. Prior to joining the staff at Notre Dame, she taught Spanish at multiple institutions of Catholic education.
Patti and her husband Michael have three wonderful children Tommy (age 15), Daisy (age 14) and Maggie (age 11).
Please join me in congratulating Patti on her promotion.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch
Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
If you are interested in “Going Green”, getting fit, saving money and having a great time with your co-workers, then please attend a “brown bag” informational meeting on Monday, May 6, at 12:00 PM in the Sorin Room at ESC. If you think that commuting by bicycle isn’t for you, check out these top ten excuses and solutions: http://www.michianabiketowork.org/excuses/index.php If you are interested in joining the UR team but you can’t make the meeting, please contact Jim Reeves (jreeves2@nd.edu)
Go Irish!
University Relations Bike to Work Week Captain: Jim Reeves
It is my pleasure to announce that Kristine Alumbaugh has accepted the position of Database Coordinator in Donor Services. Kristine was part of the Donor Services year-end temporary staff this past season. Kristine helped with many year-end tasks such as, data input and scanning. Her strong work ethic was truly an asset to Donor Services. As a Database Coordinator in Alumni Files, Kristine’s responsibilities will include processing updates to Advance from mynotredame, gift processing and various Donor Services project work.
Kristine graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design degree. Prior to coming to Notre Dame Kristine worked as a transcriptionist for the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend – Tribunal, in Mishawaka. Kristine was born in Okinawa, Japan. Being the daughter of a military father, she lived in several places, which included Okinawa, Japan, California, North Carolina, and Hawaii. Her husband Christopher is the regional manager for Anytime Fitness. Her children, Cameron (10) and Chloe (6), both attend St. Anthony de Padua in South Bend. Kristine loves to travel, learn about different cultures and visit historical places. She also enjoys hiking, camping, biking, and participating in 5K obstacle races.
Please join me in welcoming Kristine to University Relations.
Sue
Sue P. Prister, MBA, Assistant Director, Development, Donor Services
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Huyen Lee’s new position as the Analyst for the Office of the Executive Vice President. In her new role, Huyen will report to Matthew Blazejewski, and provide analytical support, event coordination, project management and communications assistance to John Affleck-Graves.
In her tenure as Assistant Director, Regional Analysis for the Midwest region, Huyen has exemplified teamwork, innovation, and technical excellence. She has met challenges with a contagious enthusiasm and collaborative spirit that will be missed in University Relations.
Huyen will transition to her new role effective Tuesday, May 28. The position of ADRA – Midwest will be posted shortly. Please join me in congratulating Huyen and wishing her the best as she continues to serve Our Lady’s University.
Best regards,
Anne Griffith, Director of Prospect Management
On December 20, 2013, University Relations held an all-day perpetual prayer service in the Blessed Brother Andre Chapel in Flanner Hall. It ran from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and was in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook School tragedy the week before.
A candle from our Grotto, as well as the pictures and names of the victims were placed on the altar. There were Notre Dame note cards there for our staff who wished to write a note to be sent to the families of the victims. It was one of the most prayerful, touching division wide projects we have ever accomplished.
These note cards were sent to those who run Newton, Connecticut. I never expected any response as I am sure these kinds of things came in from all over the world. Just after Easter, one of the volunteers sent me a simple postcard thanking University Relations for their prayers and their efforts. It read, “On behalf of the people of Newtown, thank you for reaching out to our community. Your voice has been heard and your caring is deeply appreciated. Your words and prayers of kindness truly touch our hearts. We truly feel all the love from around the globe.”
We should all be very proud of what we did. It was done at a very busy time, and many of you were able to spend some very precious time praying for these victims. We should be proud of who we are, and proud of the fact we banded together when others were in need.
In Notre Dame,
Doug Leyes
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce that Mary Bueno will be joining Development as the Sr. Administrative Assistant for Annual Giving Programs (AGP) effective April 22, 2013, reporting to me. Mary will be responsible for coordinating the integrated schedule for the AGP leadership team, managing the AGP Operating Rhythm schedule and reporting, and administrative support requirements for the AGP Leadership Team.
Mary brings significant experience as an Executive Assistant with roles of increasing responsibility including the position of Secretary for the President of Honeywell’s Engine Controls business based in South Bend. Her responsibilities in these roles included coordinating the president’s calendar and travel schedule, including international trips, maintaining office files and confidential information, preparing internal and customer presentations, coordinating on-site and off-site meetings for customers and upper management, scheduling use of corporate aircraft including passenger manifests and flight logs, leading employee recreation teams, and being a member of the employee fitness team responsible for building an on-site fitness center.
Mary recently re-entered the administrative assistant field after taking 10 years off to adopt two wonderful daughters from China, Hannah (age 15) and Caroline (age 13). She and her husband Manuel are long-term residents of South Bend and are delighted to join the Notre Dame team. Mary is a graduate of LaSalle High School.
Please join me in welcoming Mary to the AGP team.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Dear Colleagues –
The Sorin Society is excited to announce new membership experiences for donors contributing at the $5,000 and $10,000 levels annually. Donors at these levels generate over half the funds the Sorin Society receives and have a significant impact on the University. Our goal is to expand participation at these levels even further.
The enhancements start with a change of names for the upper giving levels from Founder’s Circle to Sorin Blue ($5,000 – $9,999) and from Legacy to Sorin Gold ($10,000+), indicative of Notre Dame’s colors and the foundational commitment donors at these levels are making to the University. The formal launch of Sorin Blue and Sorin Gold will occur on Wednesday, April 17th via an email announcement sent to current Sorin members. Brochures detailing the specifics of the enhanced programs will be mailed to key candidates for potential upgrade to the Sorin Blue and Sorin Gold levels on Friday, April 19th.
Each of these elements is intended to say “Thank You” for the extraordinary generosity of Sorin Blue and Sorin Gold members, which helps make the mission of the University possible.
Further information on the new Sorin Blue/Gold program is available at http://supporting.nd.edu/bluegoldprogram or by contacting any of the Major Gift Officers (Giovanna Heeter, Patrick Kaiser or Jared Mrozinske) who can also provide brochures and support to fundraisers with prospects interested in Sorin Blue or Sorin Gold. As always, the Donor Experience Team can be reached at (575)631-5198 or at sorinsoc@nd.edu to support any needs your donors may have regarding the Sorin Society.
God Bless & Go Irish!
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
I am pleased to announce that Dan Nussbaum has accepted the position of Associate Regional Director for Midwest Region effective May 13, 2013. Dan will be covering Ohio and parts of Western PA.
Dan graduated from Holy Cross College in 2006 after spending 2 years as a walk-on with the Arizona State football team in 2002 and 2003. Dan has had a successful career in medical sales in the South Bend area, having worked for Zimmer and Smith & Nephew, before starting his own distributorship in 2011. Dan has deep roots to Notre Dame as both his father, Dick Nussbaum and his brother, Matt Nussbaum, are double domers and monogram winners. Dick Nussbaum currently is the president of the Monogram Club and serves on the Board of Trustees here at Notre Dame. Dan and his wife Amy are the parents of a two-year old son, Louie, and are expecting their second child in August.
Please join me in welcoming Dan to our team!
Mike
Mike Sullivan ’90, Senior Director of Development – Midwest Region
I am pleased to announce that Richard Reynolds has accepted the position of Associate Regional Director for West Region Development effective April 29, 2013. Rich will replace John Hannan.
Rich, a Notre Dame ‘75 grad, was born and raised in South Orange, New Jersey, and has lived in New Canaan, Connecticut, with his wife Kim for the past 30 years. They have three children – Ryan Condra and her husband Erik (both Notre Dame class of ’09), Patrick (Villanova ’12), and Christopher (Notre Dame ’17).
Since graduating from the College of Business in 1975, Richard has had extensive experience in national and international sales. He also owned his own business and most recently served as a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch.
In addition to his passion for Notre Dame, he enjoys playing golf and basketball.
Please join me in welcoming Rich to our team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Director of Development, West Region
Our sympathy to Jean Collier, her husband Gary Anderson, and their family as Eleanor G. Anderson, Gary’s mother, passed away Saturday April 13th.
ELEANOR G. ANDERSON
CONCORD, MA – Eleanor G. (Gallagher) Anderson, of Concord, MA, formerly of New London, NH, Vero Beach, FL, New Canaan , CT and Larchmont, NY passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 13, 2013, at age 88. For 60 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Fred J. Anderson who died in 2011.
Elly was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York on January 5, 1925, the fourth child of four girls of the late John Patrick and Norah (Ahearn) Gallagher. She grew up in Irvington-on-Hudson, New York, attended Immaculate Conception School in Irvington and graduated in 1942 from Irvington High School. After finishing Pratt Business School in New York City, she worked at the National Broadcasting Company, from 1946 to 1951. At the time of her retirement, Elly was the secretary to Sylvester “Pat” Weaver, President of NBC Television.
In 1946 she met the love of her life, Fred J. Anderson, while on a ski trip in the Berkshires. Fred had just returned from serving in the U. S. Army as a spotter pilot in Germany during WWII. After a three year courtship, they married on December 2, 1950 at Immaculate Conception Church in Irvington, New York. They settled in Larchmont, NY where they raised their five children. They spent 27 years in Larchmont where Elly was very active at St. John and Paul Church, a member of the Women’s Guild, and involved with school activities with her young children.
Visiting hours at the Dee Funeral Home of Concord, MA will be held on Thursday, April 18 from 3 to 6:30 PM.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 19 in Holy Family Parish, Monument Square, Concord Center at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York at a later date in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to:
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 304, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0304 (Note on check: In memory of Eleanor Anderson, for work of Rev. Wm Galvin) or Rivercrest Staff Appreciation Fund, 80 Deaconess Road, Concord, MA 01742 (Note on check: In memory of Eleanor Anderson)
The full obituary and arrangement information can be found at www.deefuneralhome.com
Please keep Jean and Gary in your prayers this week.
George Keegan
I am pleased to announce the Database Coordinator position within Donor Services has been posted to the HR jobs website and will remain open through April 20th. This position maintains the Advance database system by updating biographic information for ND alumni, parents, and friends. We do have a preferred candidate for this position. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Murphy at smurphy9@nd.edu or Sue Prister at sprister@nd.edu.
Thank you,
Stacy Koebel-Harder, Director Donor Services
Dear colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that effective immediately, Anne Griffith will be promoted to Director of Prospect Management. In this new role, Anne will lead the comprehensive strategies for prospect management across Development. Working closely with the Sr. Directors of Regional Development, Planned Giving, CFR, Annual Giving Programs, Research, Stewardship, and other areas, she will be responsible for the day to day management of the Prospect Management team as well as business processes and strategies in this arena.
In her capacity, Anne will report to me and lead a team of talented professionals, including Huyen Lee, Lori Pope, and Sarah Bogucki. She will collaborate closely with Colleen McQuillan as she continues in her role focusing on Principal Gift Prospect Management and Strategy, as well as the Research team in delivering best in class partnerships across the department. Anne will also continue to work with the East Regional Development team, and deliver excellence in prospect management for this team.
Over the past three years, Anne has proven to be a trusted colleague committed to excellence and Our Lady’s Mission. Her commitment to Prospect Management has elevated the department at Notre Dame, and resulted in a leading operation across higher education. It is an honor to work with Anne, and I am thrilled that she will be serving in this important new leadership position.
Please join me in congratulating Anne!
Warmest regards,
Micki
It is my pleasure to announce that Sharon Rankert has accepted the position of Senior Lettershop Coordinator in Donor Services.
For the past 14 months Sharon has worked for Donor Services as a member of the Alumni Files team. While in Alumni Files, Sharon did a great job ensuring that updates from mynotredame were completed on a daily basis. She helped identity enhancements to the front end of mynotredame, giving our alumni, parents and friends a better user experience and ensuring that the data going into Advance was more accurate and in accordance with the users’ intent. Sharon was also a major contributor in the Advance Web implementation, helping write Work Instructions and Policies and Procedures and testing biographic data forms. She has been an asset in Alumni Files with her strong work ethic, dedication and innovative ideas. In her new role, Sharon will help guide the Lettershop staff in maintaining high standards for donor acknowledgments as well as continuing the work on implementing new Lettershop processes.
Sharon graduated from Indiana University of South Bend and, prior to coming to Notre Dame, served as a Stewardship Coordinator at Culver Academies with responsibilities in donor reporting. Her other experiences include her employment at Pebble Beach Resorts, where she was identified as the top reservations agent for the Pebble Beach Resorts, and substitute teaching in Wuerzburg, Germany. Sharon’s husband Brett is retired from the military and is currently employed at Culver Military Academy. Her son, Justin, is attending Indiana University of South Bend.
Sharon brings enthusiasm and talent to the Lettershop. Along with Barb Patnaude we have a professional and dedicated team and we look forward to the year ahead as we continue to implement process improvements in the Lettershop.
Join me in congratulating Sharon on herr new role.
Sue Prister
Dear Team,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks to all of you, team UR Walking on Sunshine finished the 2013 Relay for Life as the No. 1 fund-raising team on campus. Our team raised over $22,000 in the fight against cancer. In the history of Notre Dame’s Relay for Life, no single team has ever raised this much money. To put it in perspective, we almost doubled our team goal of $12,000 and surpassed the Fire Fighting Irish, the previous top fund-raising team, by over $5,000. Truly astounding!
My committee members — Dawn McGrath, Rachel Hughes, Giovana Heeter, Cheryl Schlimpert, Lori Willard, Libby Mountsier and Jessica Brookshire — worked tirelessly and earnestly over the past two months to propel our team into this top position. This goal could never have been accomplished without them. I am incredibly grateful for their commitment and passion toward this cause.
Our impact in saving lives is significant. Overall, this year’s relay raised $186,418.58. In the nine years Notre Dame has been hosting a relay, we have raised over $1 million.
As a team, we should stand proud and relish in our accomplishment. We stepped up to the challenge and truly rallied to turn rain into rainbows!
In appreciation and unity,
Roberta, Team Captain, UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows!
Dear Colleagues
,
I am excited to announce that Jill Donnelly ND ’76 will be joining the East Region Development team as an Associate Regional Director of Development beginning May 1st, 2013.
Jill has had an extraordinary fifteen year career of achievement and excellence while working at the University of Notre Dame. Her journey at ND began as an Administrative Assistant in Development followed by her transition to Director, Annual Giving Programs for five years. Jill has spent the last 7 years as the Executive Director of the Order of St. Thomas More and the Program Director for the Law School Annual Fund.
The Donnelly family includes Jill, her husband, The Honorable Joseph Donnelly, son Joe Jr, daughter Molly and son-in law Mike.
Jill is universally respected across campus as a consummate professional and engaging teammate. I am honored to welcome her aboard to the East Region Development team. Please join me in congratulating Jill on her new role in service to Our Lady’s University.
Go Irish!
Michael McLaughlin
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that we announce Tim Yoder has resigned his position to pursue new opportunities. Tim’s last day with the University of Notre Dame will be Friday, 4/19/2013.
For the last seven years, Tim has been a member of OIT’s Distributed Support Services, dedicated to University Relations. He has been an invaluable asset in keeping the department computers, printers, and other technology up to date and working well. Tim also served as the project leader in the successful move from Grace Hall to Eddy Street Commons.
We thank Tim for his service and support. His energetic personality has touched many members of our University Relations staff, and he will be missed by all. Please join us in wishing him continued success as he begins an exciting new chapter in his professional career.
OIT has posted the open position on the HR jobs website. This position will remain open until April 24, 2013.
Carleen Quinlan, Director DIS
Rose Michalski, Help Desk Program Manager, DIS
Good Morning Team,
The countdown has begun. Just 12 hours before the start of the 2013 ND Relay for Life. Thanks to all of you, UR Walking on Sunshine is still the #1 fund-raising team on campus, but we are neck-and-neck with the OIT Techies Tacklin’ Cancer team. So if you haven’t already done so, go on line, make that donation, join our team and help make a difference. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=48414&pg=team&team_id=1338732
I would like to invite all of you to tonight’s event. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with our ND Gameday opening ceremony hosted by Digger Phelps beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will be a lively, interactive, family-friendly event with something for everyone. So bring the family, bring your friends and join the fun as we show the spirit Notre Dame is known for…we are the Fighting Irish!!!
Roberta, Team Captain, UR Walking on Sunshine
Hi all,
I ask that you please promote the Saturday morning breakfast within your departments, groups, and teams. What a great way to start your Saturday morning!
We specifically added the FREE breakfast in order to encourage more people to register and for more people to stay the night, or come back for closing ceremonies. We ordered a ton of food, and would love to see it all enjoyed by hungry Relayers!!
Time: 7am-8:30am, Saturday, April 13.
Place: O’Briens on 2nd level of Compton Family Ice Arena
Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice
So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let your friends, family and colleagues know about this great free event.
Thanks!
Dave
Dave Dits, CPA, Business Manager, Notre Dame Food Services
Hello Team,
Congratulations!!! With five days still remaining until Relay for Life, UR Walking on Sunshine already has raised over $12,000 in our fight against cancer and is currently the No. 1 fund-raising team on campus. Thank you!!!
However, in the spirit of a friendly competition, OIT’s Techies Tacklin’ Cancer is just a few hundred dollars behind us and their goal is to beat us. Our team has worked tirelessly to achieve our first-place status and it would be great if we were able to walk away from this year’s event having raised more funds and awareness toward this deadly disease than any other team on campus.
Therefore, I would like to challenge everyone on our team (that is everyone reading this email) to raise $50 in 50 hours. It’s as easy as asking five people to donate $10 each.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=48414&pg=team&team_id=1338732
I would like to thank everyone for a stellar year and want you to know how proud and honored I am to be walking on sunshine with all of you!
Roberta, Team Captain, UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows.
The Notre Dame Alumni Association has posted Christa LeeVan’s previous role of Events Coordinator. This position manages logistics for Reunion and other events and programs in the Notre Dame Alumni Association. It also supervises the student worker program for the Programs Team. The position requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. The position interacts regularly with alumni, parents, and friends of the University, students, campus departments, and off-campus vendors.
Please send any references to Stephanie Mola at smola1@nd.edu.
Thanks!
Stephanie
The Alumni Association has filled the position responsible for career services and resources for alumni. The position will also be responsible for the professional dimension of the “Notre Dame network.”
I am pleased to announce the hiring of Sharon Keane ‘84 as the new Director of Professional and Academic Programs effective April 15, 2013. Sharon returns to the University — she had previously spent 11 years in the Mendoza College of Business, all within Notre Dame Executive Education, and most recently had served as director of the unit. In her new role, Sharon will design and execute programming to support alumni in their career transitions and further career and professional interests and aspirations. Please join me in welcoming Sharon back to Notre Dame, we are excited to have her join our team.
Dear Colleagues,
University Communications has posted a Graphic Designer position to the ND jobs site. In this role she/he will be creating the visual appearance of all UC projects as a member of the award winning Print team, and will be responsible for contributing to the brand objectives of the university. While this is role primarily focused on collateral, environmental, and branding—it is also part of an integrated marketing communications group where work in other media may be expected. The best candidate will contribute as a creative thinker in teaming on large scale projects, and integrated marketing communications plans.
We’ll be looking to move swiftly on a hire, so if you know of any viable candidates, please have them apply soon.
Tim Legge
SHINE A LIGHT ON THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
Relay For Life participants and donors: remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those battling the disease by dedicating luminaria bags, one for $5 or 3 for $10.
Each luminaria can be personalized with a name, photo, message, or drawing in memory or honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. Luminaria can also be dedicated in support of a Relay participant. Each luminaria represents a person. They are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers, and so many others.
Luminaria bags are transformed and illuminated after dark at every local Relay For Life event. During the Relay For Life Luminaria Ceremony, glow sticks are lit inside of personalized bags to shine a light on the fight against cancer. The power of this ceremony lies in providing an opportunity for people to share their grief and find hope.
Please contact Ernestine Gardner if you would like to purchase and dedicate Luminaria for this year’s Relay for Life event.
Ernestine J. Gardner, Administrative Assistant Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations
o: 574.631.7874 e: egardne1@nd.edu
Dear Colleagues –
The position of Senior Administrative Assistant for Annual Giving Programs has been posted to the ND jobs web page. This position has a preferred candidate identified.
The position summary for this role follows: Performs a diverse set of advanced administrative, clerical and project management duties requiring strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and computer skills. Serves as the assistant for the Sr. Director (SRD) of Annual Giving Programs and the senior leaders (Directors & Assoc. Directors) on the SRD’s leadership team. Interacts with benefactors, University leaders, staff, faculty, alumni, and students on a daily basis. Coordinates schedules and agendas for key stakeholders external to the University who are engaged in AGP strategic and tactical planning activities including Advisory Council Members and Trustees as necessary. Manages the SRD’s schedule and monitors and supports preparation for meetings as appropriate. Coordinates the integrated schedule for the AGP leadership team and manages the agendas, invitations and schedule for the AGP Operating Rhythm. Prepares presentations, correspondence and other business documents. Maintains an organized office, including detailed files and records. Serves on projects and committees inside/outside Development as determined by the SRD. Arranges travel for SRD and AGP leadership team members as required.
Thank you for your support of Annual Giving Programs as we continue to build best in class capability.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch
Dear Colleagues –
The position of Director, Recognition Societies has been posted on the HR web page. This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team.
The Director of Recognition Societies will be responsible for the general management of Notre Dame’s Annual Giving Recognition Societies (The Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, John Cardinal O’Hara Society, Rockne Heritage Fund) including designing, planning, and executing fund-raising programs, marketing, communications, brand management and the donor experience required to achieve the revenue and participation plans for each society. The director will be responsible for $26 million in overall revenue in FY 2013 ($22 million unrestricted, $4 million restricted) and will lead 11 employees. The employees reporting to this position are assigned to three different teams: Recognition Society Leaders (3), Major Gift Officers (3), Donor Experience (5). A critical factor for success will be the achievement of a high level of engagement, satisfaction and donor relationship building within the Recognition Societies.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch
Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
The Tenth Annual Rockne Tailgate is being held prior to the Blue/Gold game on April 20th from 11-1. The tailgate tent will be located on the south lawn of Jordan Hall of Science. Invitations were sent to all donors in the Rockne Heritage Fund and RSVPs are required. Featured speaker – Coach Brian Kelly. Contact rocknedc@nd.edu with any questions.
The Recognition Societies will be hosting a pre-game reception on Saturday, April 20th in O’Brien’s at The Compton Family Ice Arena from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Email invitations were sent this week to members of the Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, Corby Society, John Cardinal O’Hara Society and Badin Guild with a link to a registration form. Pre-registration is required, tickets are $20 per person. Space is limited to the first 230 registrants and each member is limited to 6 tickets. Contact Donor Experience at x5198 with any questions.
Best,
Laura O’Sullivan
Congratulations to University Relations!!! Our UR Walking on Sunshine Relay for Life team is currently the top campus fund-raiser at more than $10,000. I would like to thank everyone who has participated in our various fundraisers over the past few weeks, including our online auction, which brought in over $7,000. I am continually amazed by the generosity and commitment not only of my awesome committee, but of University Relations as a whole.
Our team’s enthusiasm and passion has sparked a friendly rivalry on campus and now every other team’s goal is to beat us. I say—GAME ON! If everyone in UR were to register and donate $10, we could easily raise another $3,000. In turn, if each of us recruited one other person, we could raise another $3,000. Imagine the possibilities.
I am so proud of our accomplishment thus far, but if there is anything we in UR know how to do well, it is to raise money. I invite all of you to join me in stepping up to this challenge, protect our first-place position and make a statement for a cause.
The link to our team page is:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=48414&pg=team&team_id=1338732
Again, my sincere thanks.
Roberta, Team Captain, UR Walking on Sunshine
…rallying to turn rain into rainbows
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce that Angel Hess will be advancing to the position of Coordinator, Donor Experience within Annual Giving Programs (AGP) effective April 22nd. Angel joined AGP in 2012 and has had an immediate and extremely positive impact in her most recent role as Administrative Assistant for AGP.
She brings a uniquely high level of energy and personal engagement to her new role, along with significant organizational, logistics and tactical execution skills. When combined with her tremendous love of people and a servant’s heart, these traits position her ideally to have a strong impact on the success of the Donor Experience organization.
This is an exciting time for the Donor Experience team as we prepare for a new level of service to Recognition Society members. With the addition of Angel and the return of Candice Corbett from maternity leave on April 10th, we will be fully staffed in the Donor Experience organization.
Please join me in congratulating Angel and supporting her in her transition to the new role.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Stewardship Programs announces an opening for an Administrative Assistant, reporting directly to Libby Schleiffarth. This position will coordinate the acknowledgment process for Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and for Lou Nanni. He/she will also assist with endowment reports, recognition events, and stewardship programs. If you are interested in applying, the position will be posted this week (please contact your supervisor before applying).
At the same time, we wish to congratulate Amanda Qualls (ND 2010), who has served in this important role for the last nine months. She will leave on April 12 to assume a new role as director of training with the Lucy Burns Institute, a non-profit organization that connects the public to neutral political information through two websites, Judgepedia and Ballotpedia. We are very sorry to see Amanda depart, but know she will bring the same enthusiasm, professionalism and expertise to the Institute.
Erin Bess will take responsibility for the acknowledgment process coordination after Amanda’s departure until a successful search is concluded. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane, Director of Stewardship Programs
I am writing to share that Martha Bennett will be joining University Relations as an administrative assistant in 405 Main. She will be replacing Del Lali as Del transitions to part-time and on-call work with the University. Martha brings to Notre Dame tremendous experience in both education and healthcare having worked at the Montessori Academy at Edison Lakes for nine years followed by thirteen years at Memorial Hospital and Health System. Most recently she has served as Memorial’s Radiation Oncology Office Coordinator where she helped brighten the days of those fighting cancer. She and her husband Dave have been married 29 years and have two daughters, Emily and Maggie. Martha will begin on Monday, March 25th.
Drew Buscareno
Holy Week Prayers and Station of the Cross
As we recount Jesus’ journey to the Cross, we offer to God our own burdens, failings, and brokenness which need healing and forgiveness. Mindful that Jesus suffered and died for our sake, we trust in the redemptive power of the risen Christ in our lives.
To prepare for the celebration of Easter, the Notre Dame community wants to support you through prayer in the following ways:
I am happy to announce a new position in the Multimedia Services Department. The position of Producer/ Videographer/ Editor has been posted to the HR jobs website. We are expanding our staff and looking for an experienced video professional who has a commercial/ promotional production background and can independently lead video projects from conception to delivery. This is not an entry level position. This position will remain open until March 29, 2013, and a hiring team will evaluate candidates. If you know someone who may be an excellent candidate, please contact me at egrisoli@nd.edu.
Beth Grisoli, Director of Multimedia Services
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Natella Micola to the Development team. Effective Monday, March 18th, Natella will begin her role as Administrative Assistant, providing advanced administrative support and serving as the primary receptionist for Development at Eddy Street Commons.
Having served as an Executive Assistant at the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office, Natella brings a valued skill set to her new position. Previous experience includes managing appointments, maintaining databases, and assisting the human resources department, financial unit, and Chief of Staff with various tasks and projects. Natella was born and raised in Baku, Azerbaijan where she learned to read, write, and speak Russian. After winning a Green Card lottery in 1999, her family moved to the United States and settled near close friends in South Bend, Indiana. She and her husband have two wonderful and energetic daughters ages 3 and 4.
Congratulations and welcome, Natella!
Robin Zastrow, Advancement Services Coordinator
I am pleased to announce the Senior Lettershop Coordinator position within Donor Services has been posted to the HR jobs website. This position manages the process of sending donor tax receipts and gift acknowledgements to Notre Dame Alumni, parent, friends, corporations, and foundations. This position will remain open until March 18, 2013. If you have interest in the position or wish to recommend someone, please contact Susan Murphy at smurphy9@nd.edu or Sue Prister at sprister@nd.edu.
Thank you,
Stacy Koebel-Harder, Director Donor Services
The Staff Advisory Council is hosting a book drive for The Robinson Center and El Campito. Please bring your new and gently used books for elementary age children! Strong need for ages 2-5 bilingual books and cardboard books for younger children.
Book drive will run March 18th through March 22nd.
Bin locations: O’Shaughnessy Great Hall, LaFortune Center, Hammes Bookstore, Grace Hall and Hesburgh Library. OR, you can give to Patty Smith in ESC.
If you have any questions, please contact Patty Smith directly at 1-2901 or psmith15@nd.edu
Patricia M. Smith, Administrative Assistant, Regional Development, Midwest
Colleagues,
Please keep Al Bucci and his family your prayers today. Al’s father Elvo Bucci passed away on Sunday at age 82. There will be a wake at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel at 11200 S. Ewing Avenue in Chicago on Tuesday, March 12th, from 3 to 8 PM. The funeral Mass is at Annuciata Church at 11128 Avenue G, Chicago, on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
Thank you.
Mike Sullivan ’90, Senior Director of Development – Midwest Region
Today I received notice from Tom Gibbons, RD NYC Office, that he is resigning effective 3/8/2013. Tom’s last day with the University of Notre Dame will be Friday 3/22/2013.
Tom has served the University Relations Department for twelve years in the NYC Regional office and we thank him for his service and passion to support the mission of Our Ladies University. Tom has created many wonderful relationships with benefactors who will be supporting Notre Dame for a very long time.
Please join me in wishing him well in all his future endeavors as he concludes an outstanding career with Notre Dame and begins an exciting new chapter of his professional life.
Thank you Tom.
Michael McLaughlin, Senior Director of Development – East Region
I am pleased to announce Christa LeeVan will become the NDAA Travel Program Director effective March 11, 2013.
Christa joined the NDAA as an Administrative Assistant in 2010 and has most recently served as Event Coordinator working on many of our major events including Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Her professionalism and her positive attitude will continue to serve her well in this role.
Please join me in congratulating Christa on her well-deserved new position.
Marc Burdell, Director, Alumni Programs
The UR Walking on Sunshine team needs you (and your friends and family)! Join our team by visiting http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13GL?team_id=1338732&pg=team&fr_id=48414
Auction: Our online auction will be held from March 13th-15th. A preview will be held in the Family Room at Eddy Street Commons on March 13th. This is the major fundraiser for the UR Walking on Sunshine committee. We are looking for donations of any kind, i.e. handmade scarves, autographed books, gift baskets, photos, jewelry, baked goods, babysitting, car washing, dog walking, etc. Please contact a committee member if you are interested in donating a service or item. We are accepting items now through March 8th.
Relay for Life April 12-13 will include activities for the entire family. Below are some of the planned activities.
Silent Auction Family ice skate
Broomball Tournament Hockey scrimmage (ND Hockey Clubs!)
Massages AccoustiCafe’
Pat McKillan will be performing Open Skate
Cookie Decorating Balloon Twisters
Face Painting Hacienda
CJ’s Pub Inflatables….And more!!!
Our sympathy to Bill Reagan on the death of his mother-in-law. The funeral was Monday, March 4th, in Illinois.
Joan M. Schatzman – 94
2/28/1919 – 3/1/2013
Chicago, Il – Joan M. Schatzman nee Muldowney. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Joan, Elizabeth (William) Reagan, Raymond, Martin (Barbara), Paul, Daniel (Kathryn) and the late Marietta. Loving grandmother of Courtney (William) Crawford, Kevin and Patrick Reagan, Jack, Michael (Cassie) and William Schatzman and great grandmother of Millicent and Maeve. Dear sister of Blanche Kelly , the late Sr. Annice and the late Mary Miller. Funeral Monday, March 4th.
Our sympathy to Christine DeVore, her husband Mark, and their family as Ronald DeVore, Mark’s father, passed away Saturday February 23rd.
He was born June 13, 1937, in Elkhart to the late Quinn DeVore and Anita (Bloss) Barnes.
Ronald is survived by two sons, Randy DeVore of Elkhart and Mark (Christine) DeVore of South Bend; a daughter, Anita (Larry) Byrd of Bristol; two sisters, Karen Hager of Elkhart and Jackie (Frank) Bolton of Goshen; his lifelong companion, Mary Jane Waltz; three stepchildren, Karen McGinnis, Kathy Shupert and Sharon Young; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Les DeVore.
Ronald’s favorite saying was, “God loves you and so do I.” He had a zest for life, he loved being around his family and friends and loved his dog, Jake.
A private family memorial service will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the family or to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.
Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Michele LaCosse will be leaving University Relations to accept a position in the Institute for Church Life effective March 11, 2013. We will miss Michele’s easy-going personality and wonderful dedication, but we are confident that she will make great contributions to Notre Dame by working with students in the ND Vision program.
In the seven years Michele has been in Donor Services she has made significant contributions in the Lettershop, Alumni Files and Gift Processing areas. She has done a wonderful job helping lead various Donor Services initiatives including database upgrades and process improvement projects. Most recently Michele has been a valuable member of the Lettershop Gift Acknowledgement Greenbelt Project team. We are so thankful for all Michele has done for Donor Services. She has earned our respect and admiration, and we wish her well in her new position!
After March 8, please direct questions regarding the Lettershop to Barb Patnaude, Sue Prister or Stacy Koebel-Harder. We will be working with Human Resources to fill Michele’s position.
Stacy L. Koebel-Harder, CPA, CGMA, Director, Development Donor Services
Mary A. DeTrempe (May 22, 1927 – February 19, 2013)
PEORIA – Mary Amberg DeTrempe, 85, of Peoria, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2013, surrounded by her children.
Mary was born in Peoria on May 22, 1927, to Louis E. and Frances (Lammers) Amberg in Peoria. She married L. David DeTrempe on October 16, 1948 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Anne; a grandson, Jacob Willi; and a son-in-law, Bill Hughes.
Mary is survived by her eleven children, David Jr.(Dale) DeTrempe of Wauwatosa, WI, Therese (Ron) Gruber of Peoria, Katherine (Ken) Wolbeck of Peoria, Elizabeth (Dave) Thomas of San Antonio, TX, Frances (Larry) Solomon of Peoria, Maureen (Rick) Smith of St. Augustine, FL, Mary Susan (Marty) Willi of Peoria, Peter (Rosemarie) DeTrempe of Houston, TX, Mark (Cindy) DeTrempe of Barrington, IL, Christopher (Corinne) DeTrempe of South Bend, IN, and Thomas (Desiree) DeTrempe of Winnetka, IL; thirty-nine grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Mary was a 1945 graduate of the Academy of Our Lady, where she served as senior class president and was named Academy Girl that same year. She attended Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, where she studied history and developed a life-long passion for politics and reading.
A devoted wife and mother, Mary dedicated herself to serving others. She was a member of the Easter Seals Ladies Auxiliary and on the executive board of the Chemical Dependency Center at Proctor Hospital. Mary also volunteered at St. Patrick’s Day Care Center and at St. Philomena Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. Philomena Catholic Church with Father David Richardson officiating. Visitation will from 5-7:30 p.m., Friday, February 22 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 4:30 p.m. preceding the visitation at the mortuary. An additional visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the funeral Mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception or to the Peoria Notre Dame High School Building Fund.
Chris’ mailing address is 14154 Stonehurst Court, Granger, IN 46530
Please keep our colleague Chris DeTrempe in your prayers as he and his family deal with the loss of his Mom, Mary, who passed away yesterday.
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Cristi Ganyard will join the Office of Special Events as an Event Specialist. In this role, Cristi will lead the coordination of a variety of University events hosted by the Executive Officers and other University leadership. In addition, Cristi will lead the completion of special projects within the Office of Special Events, including Green Belt projects focused on process efficiency. Cristi will also serve as the team communications specialist with responsibility for the development of communication and the implementation of communication guidelines to a variety of stakeholders.
Cristi has been a member of the University Relations team since June 2009, serving as a Sr. Administrative Assistant to Jean Gorman. Cristi brings a broad range of experience to the Office of Special Events, having worked in both the private and non-profit sectors prior to coming to Notre Dame. Cristi’s background includes several years in marketing, sales and account management for Management Services, Inc., a self-insurance administration company. In addition, Cristi has worked in public relations, event management and administration with the American Lung Association and the Warsaw Educational Foundation.
Cristi and her husband, John, reside in Middlebury with their three sons Adam (a junior in the Kelley School of Business at IU-Bloomington), Joey (a senior at Northridge High School in Middlebury), and Lucas (an eighth grader at Northridge Middle School).
Welcome, Cristi!
Mary Andersen, Director of Executive Events
DIGITAL STRATEGIST POSITION
If you know of any “super talented” people in the digital space — please alert them to our posting for a Digital Strategist. We are seeking someone to replace Chas Grundy (who took a new position in OIT) on our marketing and communications team. Thanks!
Jim Small, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION WEEKEND APPROACHES!
We hope that you are excited for Academic Recognition Weekend, which is just around the corner on March 1-2.
We are expecting around 125 guests, including 33 milestone benefactors who have achieved a new level of giving since the last event. An updated list is available on the portal.
Highlights of this year’s event include a presentation with audience involvement by Prof. Christian Smith, outlining his research on the science of generosity; a student poster session with representatives from across the academy; and of course the recognition dinner, hosted by Father John.
Please visit http://arw.nd.edu/ for more information.
Dear UR Team:
I am writing to share that Del Lali has decided to spend more time at home with her 14 month-old son Kyon so beginning April 1st she will no longer be working full-time as the administrative assistant and receptionist in 405 Main. She does plan to continue to work at Notre Dame in a part-time or on-call capacity. Del has been an important member of our UR team in 405 and will be deeply missed. Please note this position has been posted at http://jobs.nd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59787.
Best,
Drew Buscareno
We celebrate the birth of William John Corbett III (Liam for short) to Will and Candice Corbett. Liam was born on February 4, 2013, at 3:04am, 7 lbs 14 oz, 21 inches long. Will, Candice and Liam are all doing very well. 
The UR Walking on Sunshine Relay for Life committee is in full swing and we have some exciting news to share with you. This year’s Relay, which will be held on April 12th-13th, has been moved inside to The Compton Family Ice Arena. We have many new fun, family friendly activities planned for the evening and throughout the night including an open family skate, broom ball tournament, Acoustic Café, movies on the jumbotron to name a few. So mark your calendars and register with our team online at http://relay.org/ndin
Last year our team raised over $11,000 towards Relay. This year, our goal is $12,000 and we have a number of great fundraisers planned to help achieve this goal.
Bake Sale: On Tuesday, February 12th “Fat Tuesday” we will be holding bake sales at Eddy Street Commons and the 5th floor of Grace from 9:00-3:00. We are in need of volunteers to donate baked goods to be sold at both locations. Please package your items in sellable containers or bags, i.e. 5 cookies per bag, ½ cake, whole pie, etc. We will price the items the morning of the sale.
Massages: $10 – 10 minute massages will be taking place at three locations in February.
Auction: Our online auction will be held from March 13th-15th, This is the major fundraiser for the UR Walking on Sunshine committee. We are looking for donations of any kind, i.e. handmade scarves, autographed books, gift baskets, photos, jewelry, baked goods, babysitting, car washing, dog walking, etc. Please contact a committee member if you are interested in donating a service or item. We are accepting items now through March 8th.
Purple Week: Purple week will be February 25th – March 1st. Think of new and fun ways to show your purple pride in your offices and attire.
Put your Feet Up: We will again be selling purple feet for $1 each to help raise awareness and pave a path of purple all across campus. We will kick-off this campaign during purple week. Stay tuned.
Committee Members
Roberta White 1-8696
Dawn McGrath 1-6369
Rachel Hughes 1-1481
Giovana Heeter 1-3352
Cheryl Schlimpert 1-2433
Lori Willard 1-2681
Jessica Brookshire 1-5829
Libby Mountsier 1-1099
I am pleased to announce that two new positions within the Office of Special Events are now posted on the HR jobs website. These positions include the following:
1) Assistant Director, Special Events
2) Events Specialist
The posting for the Assistant Director position will remain open through February 15th. The Events Specialist posting will be open for five days. A preferred candidate has been identified for this position. If you have interest in either position or wish to recommend someone, please contact Melanie Davis at mdavis21@nd.edu.
Thank you for your consideration,
Mary Andersen, Director of Executive Events, Office of Special Events
Dear Colleagues:
I write to remind you that in preparation for the next campaign, we are conducting a stewardship audit to determine strategies to positively impact the donor experience at many levels. We are starting with a basic SWOT analysis, documenting the stewardship strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for key groups of donors. Key areas of focus include the following: principal donors, gift planning donors, recognition societies, matching gift stewardship, corporations and foundations, etc.
I want to thank those colleagues who have aided us in this analysis thus far. Once we identify the numerous opportunities for an enhanced donor experience, we will start to prioritize the strategies and hold a variety of small focus groups to review recommendations for future enhancements. We anticipate these focus groups will take place in late spring and we look forward to your participation. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane, Director of Stewardship Programs
Colleagues:
I am pleased to advise you that Amy Huff has recently joined the University Relations’ Finance Team as a Finance & Business Analyst. Amy’s primary area of responsibility is budget support and financial review for Public Affairs and Communications. She will be a valuable partner to this area of University Relations and will enhance our team’s ability to support the growing needs of our Division.
Amy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame in May 2004 and is a CPA. She started her career as an audit associate at McGladrey and Pullen, LLP and then joined Bass Pro Shops – Corporate Offices as an Accounting Manager.
Amy and her husband, Cory, have two young children, Charlie (2 ½) and Reagan (almost 1). When Amy is not busy taking care of their boys, she enjoys working out, reading, and watching movies.
Amy’s first day is Monday, February 4th.
Mary Ellen Koepfle, Director, Finance & Administration
The Parents Program has coordinated a web-streamed presentation for parents that will be presented tonight, January 28th, at 7 p.m. EST. The Offices of Housing, International Studies, Student Accounts, Registrar, and the Career Center will share information with parents. If you are a Domer, or work with Notre Dame parents, this is information you will want to have.
http://parents.nd.edu/news/36884-live-streamed-parent-information-panel/
Barbara M. Kelly, Parents Program
It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Jackie Rucker’s mother, Mrs. Elvira Burns. Jackie had worked with Hospice over the past few days and had moved her mom into Hospice House yesterday. Jackie was informed early this morning that her mother passed away in her sleep. Arrangements are pending but in the meantime, please keep Jackie and her family in your prayers.
Timothy D. Sexton, Associate Vice President for Public Affairs
OK friends, we need you! The Pink Zone Spin-A-Thon is coming up and we still need spinners!!
We have slots open from 9:00 pm Saturday, January 26th through 7:00 am Sunday, January 27th. If you remember last year, those spots were the most fun and entertaining!
Please contact Amanda Matthews or anyone on the Pink Zone committee and sign up soon. We want to make sure we have all of our slots filled and make a major impact on the event.
Thanks for helping Development help the Fighting Irish Fighting Cancer!
Our sympathy to Anne Griffith and her husband John, as his mother Jean Butler Griffith O’Connell passed away Saturday January 19 in Dayton, Ohio. Jean was surrounded by her husband, Jack O’Connell and her four sons John, Kevin, Edmund, and Gregory when she peacefully passed on at eighty years of age.
Jean was proud of her Irish heritage and, as an ND parent, loved Notre Dame. Please keep Anne, John, and their family in your prayers as they remember Jean.
The viewing will take place from 4:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Routsong Funeral Home in Kettering, Ohio and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420.
http://www.tributes.com/condolences/view_memories/95112453#4888661
Today’s Soup It Up brought in nearly $400.00 again. Thank you to all involved.
Congratulations to Jenn Binder for winning the T Shirt raffle today. If you came for lunch but did not get a ticket, one was signed and dropped in the bucket on your behalf.
Next week we will switch it up a little and Toss It Up! Soup and Salad are on the menu. And possibly some surprise guests!!
See you next Thursday, January 24th. 
Please join me in welcoming Lindsey Bennett to the Notre Dame Development team as Administrative Assistant in the West Region effective Monday, January 21. Lindsey will give administrative support to Regional Director Stephen Smith.
Lindsey, South Bend native, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 2009 from Indiana University. Prior to returning to South Bend, Lindsey spent two years in Korea at the Yongsan International School of Seoul as a curriculum assistant.
Lindsey is no stranger to our Development office, as since June 2012 she has assisted Development with the distribution and processing of athletic ticket requests and payments, interacting closely with our donors.
Lindsey is married to Brian who is a high school chemistry/biology teacher. She enjoys traveling, reading, and gardening. Most recently Lindsey and Brian are the proud owners of their first home, purchased over the holidays in South Bend.
Please join me in congratulating Lindsey on her new role in Development and in welcoming her to the West Region team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Director of Development, West Region
Jump Start your 2013 with a Spin! 
In support of the Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Pink Zone efforts to raise money for breast cancer research, the Development Office is teaming up with Knollwood Country Club, the College of Science, and RecSports on the annual Spin-A-Thons. Their respective dates and times are:
Rec Sports at the Rock: Friday, January 25th, 12:00pm – Saturday, January 26st, 12:00pm
To sign-up, visit http://recsports.nd.edu/ and click on the Pink Zone link.
Knollwood CC: Saturday, January 26th, 8:00 am – January 27th, 8:00 am
The Development office has reserved a bike for the full 24 hours at Knollwood CC. Please email me ASAP if you’d like to reserve some time.
The donation to ride is $50/hour. Checks should be made out to the Foundation of SJRMC (Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center) and can be brought to the Spin-A-Thon or given to me prior to event. Donations are tax deductible! The dollars raised will stay in the community, assisting women who need mammograms but cannot afford them.
** Please know that you may also sponsor a rider (any amount accepted) if you are not able to physically participate in the event.
If questions, please contact me at x5311 or liebscher.1@nd.edu. Thanks, and Go Irish! Go Pink!
Don’t Bring Lunch on Thursday!
Join the ND Pink Zone to SOUP IT UP! 
Who: ND Pink Zone presents SOUP IT UP!
When: From 12:00-1:00pm on Thursday, January 17th
Where: In Eddy Street Development’s Family Room and Sorin Board Room
What: For a donation of $5, you can enjoy a cookie, a piece of fresh crusty bread, and steaming bowl of one several varieties of delicious homemade soups. Or for $7 you can try our three soup sampler which includes your choice of three cups of soup, along with bread and a cookie. In addition, we will have raffle prizes and awesome Pink Zone gear for sale!
Here are some of the wonderful homemade soups we will be serving:
Devilish Shrimp Bisque Broccoli Cheddar Hearty Chili Southwest Black Bean Potato Vegetable Savory Chicken Noodle Veggie Chili Italian Lentil White Chicken Chili
Why: Funds raised from this year’s Pink Zone events at Notre Dame will be donated nationally to the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund and locally to the Foundation of Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Task Force, which includes the Secret Sisters Society and Young Survivors group. Don’t go out in the cold for lunch! Enjoy some healthy, delicious, homemade soup for a great cause in the comfort of your office.
How: Bring your wallet, appetite, and support for a great cause and get ready to Soup It Up!!
I am pleased to announce that Julia and Andrew Sama have a new blessing!
Their baby daughter, Devon Kelly Sama, was born on January 10th at 7:08 pm and weighed 6 lbs and measured 19.5 inches. Julia, Devon and Andrew are all doing well. Please join me in wishing the Sama family the very best.
Shannon Cullinan
Dear UR Colleagues:
I am so very pleased to announce that Beth Ferlic and her husband Nate Lazenga are the proud parents of a perfect little girl! Novena Katherine Lazenga was welcomed into the world last night (December 9th) at 9:09 p.m., weighing in at 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Both Beth and Novena are doing well. Notes of congratulations can be sent to Beth at 1610 Cedar Street, South Bend, IN 46617. Please see adorable picture attached.
Warm regards,
Katherine Lane
Dear Colleagues –
The position of Coordinator, Donor Experience has been posted on the HR web page. This position reports directly to the Manager, Donor Experience (a position which is currently open in the organization).
The Donor Experience team is principally responsible for providing a high level of support directly to the more than 10,000 members of recognition societies at Notre Dame who contribute more than $27.5 million in annual giving to support the University. The Donor Experience team serves donors who are members of the Sorin Society, the Order of St. Thomas More, the John Cardinal O’Hara Society and the Rockne Heritage Foundation Director’s Circle.
Core processes in the Donor Experience area include: acknowledgements, football ticket support, concierge service, annual renewals, voice of the donor engagement, and phone and e-mail communications. High service levels are being targeted principally through the application of continuous improvement methods to drive standard work and flow in the Donor Experience operations. Innovation and adoption of best-in-class stewardship practices from other organizations are critical to the continued success of these efforts.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Please join me in wishing Mary Jane Elias, Coordinator, Office Services, good luck and well wishes as she begins her retirement from the University after 15 years of service. Mary Jane joined the Notre Dame family in 1997 with the Office of Residence Life & Housing and later transitioned to Athletics in 2000.
Today is Mary Jane’s last day in the office (seriously this time) so please be sure to stop by her office (located behind the basketball auditorium between the Men’s & Women’s Basketball offices) this morning to wish her well! Mary Jane will keep her email address if you wish to contact her in that way: melias@nd.edu
Good Luck Mary Jane!!
Please join us in congratulating Paul and Janet and their son, Jonah, who welcomed the newest member of the Weikel household over the holiday break. Their second son, Ethan Longjie (LONG-JEE-A), was born the morning of Dec. 28th, 2012.
They wish to offer their thanks to everyone for all of the well wishes and prayers. Paul offers this on their son’s name:
“In case you were wondering, Chinese names are typically 2 words put together poetically. “Long” means “dragon” and “Jie” means “outstanding qualities of”. So, if you take the meaning of his Hebrew name and put it all together he becomes a “outstanding, long-lived and wise dragon”. I doubt he’ll ever live that down!” 
Please welcome Sue Lister, our new associate director for internal communications, effective Jan. 7. Sue will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for communicating with Notre Dame faculty and staff through ND Works, The Week@ND, Today@ND, listservs and other channels. She also will contribute to the crisis communications team and assist with other areas in University Communications.
Sue most recently worked at Whirlpool Corporation, including both internal and external communications. She also served as communications coordinator at nearby Lake Michigan College, associate commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, and in sports information and media relations at Duquesne University and her alma mater, Bethany College (West Virginia).
Sue’s office will be on the fifth floor of Grace Hall with other members of University Communications.
Welcome, Sue!
Dennis Brown, University spokesman and assistant vice president for public information and communications
Jay and Renee Rizzi, with Big Sister Paloma, welcomed Donato Joseph, on Tuesday, January 8th. Donato weighed 7lbs 8oz; his parents are tired and happy.
Please join us in welcoming Liz Harter to University Communications. Effective Jan. 7, Liz will take on the position of Social Media Program Manager and will be responsible for developing, managing and executing the overall social media and online community strategy for the University, plus managing Notre Dame’s presence on Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels. She also will oversee monitoring and analysis of social media activity around the Notre Dame brand, working closely with Athletics, Alumni, and other departments to ensure a unified voice and presence.
Liz is a 2009 Saint Mary’s graduate who served as the Saint Mary’s news editor of the Observer as an undergrad. She joins us from the Cincinnati-based software company Cincom, where she had been working as an associate public relations specialist focused on Web and social media, e-publications and video production.
Follow Liz on Twitter at @EAHarter, and be sure to get to know her in person as well. Her office will be located on the 5th floor of Grace Hall in the multimedia suite.
Welcome, Liz!
Julie Flory, Director of Public Relations
Please join me in welcoming Mayuri Changede as a new data analyst with DIS. Her role will be to collaborate with others in University Relations in performing analysis, design, development, support and maintenance of the system applications which support our development goals. This includes web development, Business Objects, and the creation and maintenance of standard reports and ad-hoc requests.
Mayuri graduated in 2008 with a B.S. in Computer Science from University of Pune (Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering) in India. She comes to Notre Dame from Infosys Technologies Limited which she worked as a Software Engineer for 3 years before moving to the United States with her new husband. Mayuri’s technical background and educational background will be a great asset to the department.
Mayuri will join the DIS team on January 7. Please welcome Mayuri to Notre Dame!
Carleen Quinlan, Director of Development Information Services
I am pleased to announce that the Learning & Organizational Development Program Manager position is now posted on the HR Jobs website. The Learning and Organizational Development Program Manager is responsible for managing the UR orientation and onboarding program; managing and expanding learning and development programs and opportunities for new and existing employees; and leads the division’s project management function. Anyone interested in the position should contact Melanie Davis at 631-1837.
All my best,
Micki
As we are called to do something to support these families of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT, our day of prayer is Thursday, December 20th. Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour, please try and set aside some time between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 20th, to stop in at the Blessed Brother Andre Chapel (200 Flanner Hall) where we will have a continuous day of prayer. It would be ideal to have 15 minute shifts throughout the day; if you can stay longer than 15 minutes that would be terrific. The idea is that someone from University Relations is there in this chapel praying continuously for these families from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday the 20th.
These times are still open:
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please e-mail me at Leyes.1@nd.edu and let me know if you can help.
Thank you,
Doug
Douglas J. Leyes MSA 2003, Finance and Administration Assistant Manager
Good Morning:
As Lou mentioned at the end of the Lunch on Friday, there was an unexplainable, heart wrenching tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut. If you are like me, it is hard to fathom something like this happening. As we are called to do something to support these families, I suggest we commit to a day of prayer. Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour, please try and set aside some time between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 20th, to stop in at the Blessed Brother Andre Chapel (200 Flanner Hall) where we will have a continuous day of prayer. It would be ideal to have 15 minute shifts throughout the day; if you can stay longer than 15 minutes that would be terrific. The idea is that someone from University Relations is there in this chapel praying continuously for these families from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. If you cannot tie yourself down to any specific time, you are more than welcome to come over any time that day. I will also try and schedule one of our priests to say the Rosary at 4:30 p.m.
Please e-mail me at Leyes.1@nd.edu and let me know if you can help. You need not e-mail if you are not sure what time. I will keep all of you abreast as to how we are doing in filling in this schedule.
Thank You,
Doug
Douglas J. Leyes MSA 2003 Finance and Administration Assistant Manager
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Bill Gangluff as Alumni Association’s new Director of Marketing and Communications. Bill joins us after seven years at the Mendoza School of Business where he worked in a variety of capacities, most recently as the Director of Marketing and Communications.
Bill’s keen marketing vision, energy and good nature will be a fantastic addition to our team.
Bill is married to his wife Tracey. They have two children, Holden a senior at St. Joseph High School and Gillian who is in 8th grade at Christ the King.
Please join me in welcoming Bill to our staff with an expected start date of January 21.
Our sympathy to Stephen Smith on the death of his father, Austin W. Smith Jr. Arrangements are as follows:
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wake: 10:00am Central
Funeral: 10:30am Central
All services will be held at Compassion Baptist Church http://compassionbaptist.org/ 2650 E. 95th Street Chicago, IL 60617 (773) 933-2700
A message from Stephen:
As many of you know for the last 20 years my father was a full time pastor. 13 years of that time he spent tirelessly working to build a larger new church that would not only be a place of worship but also serve the larger surrounding community. Thankfully my father was able to see this building come to fruition last fall. However, there remain many debts to be paid. Therefore, my mom has asked that in lieu of flowers you would consider making a small donation in honor of Austin W. Smith Jr. to Compassion Baptist Church Investing in Eternity Building fund. If you so choose, checks should be made out to: Compassion Baptist Church and sent to my mother at:
Shirley Smith 17601 Maple Ave Country Club Hills, IL 60478
The kind, generosity of the Notre Dame family has been a great help to me during this very difficult time after the passing of my grandmother.
I would like to offer my most sincere thanks for the many calls, cards and notes during this difficult time.
Thank you so very much for your support.
Greg Simpson & family
Dear Colleagues –
The position of Manager, Donor Experience has been posted on the HR web page. This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team.
The Donor Experience team is principally responsible for providing a high level of support to the more than 10,000 members of recognition societies at Notre Dame who contribute more than $27.5 million in annual giving to support the University. The Manager, Donor Experience will be responsible for developing and executing a plan to achieve service levels necessary to deliver best-in-class support when measured against Notre Dame’s peers with annual giving programs. The Manager will lead and coach a team of five direct reports.
Core processes in the donor experience area include: acknowledgements, football ticket support, concierge service, annual renewals, voice of the donor engagement, and phone and e-mail communications. High service levels will be achieved principally through the application of continuous improvement methods to drive standard work and flow in the Donor Experience operations. Innovation and adoption of best-in-class stewardship practices from other organizations will be critical to success.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Dear Colleagues –
The position of Director, Major Gifts has been posted on the HR web page. This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team.
The Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for designing, planning, and executing the major gift fund-raising program and leading the Sorin Society for unrestricted giving at the University. The Director will be responsible for over $22 million in unrestricted revenue in FY 2013, and will manage 3 Major Gift Officers (MGOs) and a research assistant. The focus for major gift fundraising will be on optimizing the process used and results achieved by MGOs through a donor-centric, systematic approach to identification, qualification, cultivation, ask and close activities for prospects in an MGO’s portfolio. These asks are targeted in the range of $5,000-$25,000 per year. A critical factor for success will be the achievement of a high level of engagement, satisfaction and donor relationship building within the Sorin Society.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
I am happy to announce that Courtney LaVere has accepted the position of Associate Regional Director for West Region Development effective December 10, 2012.
Courtney is a 2006 graduate of Our Lady’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Theater and Television. She also was a team player on the Notre Dame women’s basketball team during all four years.
Upon graduation in 2006, Courtney served as a buyer for Omnicon in New York interacting with network executives and the television market. In 2008, she joined Turner Broadcasting in California as a sales planner where she developed sales stories for clients and business targets in the marketplace with her largest client being Disney Studios.
Please join me in welcoming Courtney to our team!
Kevin Cannon
Dear Colleagues,
It is with mixed emotions that I advise you of Anne-Marie Campbell’s decision to return to the East Coast as she and her husband Coley take the next exciting step for their family. The Campbells will be relocating back to Saratoga Springs, New York. Coley has been promoted to a new role in his firm and Anne-Marie has accepted the position of Director of Leadership Gifts and Gifts Planning at Skidmore College. Anne-Marie’s last day at Notre Dame will be Friday, December 14th.
Anne-Marie has made significant contributions as the Director, Major Gifts for Annual Giving Programs. Her fundraising expertise, energy and commitment to Notre Dame’s donors have all been of significant benefit to Our Lady’s University. We thank her for her dedication to the mission of Notre Dame and the friendship she has brought to many. She will be missed.
The posting for the position of Director, Major Gifts will be active on the HR web page shortly. Sorin Society and Major Gift responsibilities will be re-apportioned among the Major Gift Officers and the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team until a new Director is named.
Please join me in wishing Anne-Marie, Coley, Grace and Adeline all the best and Godspeed in their transition to their new life in New York.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Dear Friends,
Thank you for supporting our Christmas charity efforts! Across University Relations we have sponsored gifts 35 senior citizens in North Central Indiana through Elves for Elders. ESC has only 3 gift tags left, so grab one while they’re there! Christmas will be merrier for these men and women thanks to your generosity.
Gift deliveries will start in the middle of next week. That means you will need you to bring your wrapped gifts—tags secured to the outside—to campus this Monday, December 10th. Please place gifts under the tree in the ESC before noon on Monday.
A reminder to those donating cookies: Please drop-off your cookies outside Eck Visitors Center on Wednesday, December 12th between 7:45 – 8:45 A.M. Volunteers will be on hand to collect the cookies.
If you have any questions, feel free to call or email Beth Ferlic or Kris Machalleck
In gratitude,
Beth, Bob, Huyen, Jim and Kris
(ESC representatives of the UR Service Committee)
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce the promotion of Laura O’Sullivan to the expanded role of Program Director, Annual Giving Events. Laura will report to me as a member of the Annual Giving Programs (AGP) Leadership Team. She will have responsibility for planning and executing events in support of AGP’s strategic and tactical goals for engaging benefactors. Events will range from intimate gatherings for high level donors to informal large gatherings for Annual Fund donors and student engagement.
Laura has done an extraordinary job leading Recognition Society events to the next level of excellence in her role as Events Coordinator. Sorin Society members and others have raved about the improvements made in Football Weekend events in particular this year. Perhaps more importantly, her team members and partners in executing these events both inside and outside of the University are delighted to work with her. Laura’s strong organizational skills, relationship building, creativity and event acumen are great assets for AGP and Development as a whole.
Please join me in congratulating Laura as she takes on this important, expanded role.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
I have the sad duty to report that Don Schindler, our director of print, web and multi-media services in University Communications, will be departing soon after the new year to take a position as Vice-President of Digital Initiatives at Dairy Management, Inc. This is a great opportunity for Don and, of course, we wish him well. His considerable talent and his wise advice have served Notre Dame well and he’ll always be part of the UC family in my mind.
Matt
Matthew V. Storin, Chief Communications Executive
It’s with a sincere sense of loss AND gratitude that I write about the news of Chas Grundy’s departure to join the OIT Team here at the University of Notre Dame to accept a PRODUCT MANAGER position. Frankly, over the past three months much of the stuff we’ve generated out of the Marketing & Communications team would not have been possible without the skills and work ethic that Chas has displayed. HE WILL BE MISSED — BIG TIME!
Chas starts the new gig on Monday, so please be sure to stop by and congratulate him on this new opportunity here at Notre Dame and to THANK him for being a world-class teammate to Development.
Jim Small, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Gifts due Monday, Dec. 10
Thank you for helping spread Christmas cheer! We have fulfilled wish lists from 35 senior citizens from REAL Services. Our division is filled with generous “elves!” Please bring gifts to campus on Monday, December 10th before noon. Remember to wrap your gift (or use a gift bag) and attach the tag securely and visibly to the outside of the package. If you have questions, please contact the department representatives listed below. A special thanks to Rachel, Carol, Sharon, and Angel who stepped up to help with this project!
1) 5th Floor Grace – Rachel Hughes, Carol Bradley
2) 10th Grace – Sharon Rankert
3) 11th Floor Grace – Angel Hess
4) 405 Main Building – Roberta White
5) Eck Center – Katie Rutledge
6) Eddy Street Commons Café – Kris Machalleck, Beth Ferlic, Huyen Nguyen
Cookies due Wednesday, Dec. 12
Thank you, volunteer bakers! We have 95 dozen cookies pledged. We know we’ll have enough to share with the four agencies. However, anyone can still pledge or just show up with cookies next Wednesday! All donations are welcome.
Drive through Drop-Off: Volunteers will be waiting outside the Eck Visitors Center to receive your cookies on the morning of Wednesday, December 12th. Drivers may pull up on the south side of the building in front of the Saint André Bessette, C.S.C. statue. Please drop-off cookies between 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM.
Drop-off Inside: Cookies will be stored in the Visitors Center near the auditorium in the southwest corner of the building. Bakers may leave their donated cookies on the back tables any time before 5:00 PM.
Tray Assembly: Several colleagues have volunteered to help plate/assemble trays of cookies for the four organizations. Everyone is welcome. We will meet in the Visitors Center around 5:00 PM.
Please email katie.rutledge@nd.edu with your cookie pledge or if you’d like to help assemble trays.
Sincere thanks from the entire UR Community Service Committee! May you have a blessed Advent and Christmas!
Brittany Bauer, Jessica Brookshire, Jill Donnelly, Beth Ferlic, Huyen Lee, Kris Machalleck, Jim Reeves, Katie Rutledge, Bob Quakenbush, Roberta White, and Tim Sexton
Please keep Candace and Matt Davenport in your prayers as they lost Matt’s father, Coye Davenport on December 4, 2012. Mass and Christian burial will be Thursday, December 6, 2012, in Statesville, North Carolina.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that a new position for Administrative Assistant within the Office of Development West Region has been posted on the HR jobs site. The candidate will perform a diverse set of advanced administrative, clerical and project management duties requiring strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and computer skills. This role will interact with donors, alumni, benefactors and University personnel on a daily basis. This position will report to and support two regional directors.
Specific responsibilities include:
– Coordinating and managing schedules for two regional directors.
– Preparing correspondence and other business documents.
– Maintaining an organized office, including detailed files and records.
– Daily interactions with our benefactors and donors requiring good interpersonal communication skills.
– Serving on projects and committees, as requested.
We have identified a preferred candidate for this position.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Regional Director, West Region
Stewardship Programs is happy to welcome Susan Miller to the team on a temporary basis. Starting this week, Susan will be with us until March. A Purdue graduate and owner of Creative Chameleon Writing Services in Bremen, she will be writing acknowledgments during the Christmas year-end crunch, and filling in as needed while Beth Ferlic is on leave. Beth’s first baby is expected in the new year.
Before opening her own company in 2010, Susan served as a new media manager and web content editor for MMA (now Everence Financial, Inc.) in Goshen. An accomplished writer and editor with over 25 years of professional experience, Susan wrote for Phil Vitale Publishing and is a past reporter for the South Bend Tribune.
Susan has been married for 23 years to Alan Miller, a Purdue mechanical engineer, and they enjoying traveling and hiking. In addition to writing contemporary fiction (and hoping to be published one day soon), Susan plays alto sax in local big bands, makes jewelry, and loves to bake. Please join us in welcoming Susan to Notre Dame.
Katherine Lane, Director of Stewardship Programs
Please join me in welcoming Brandon Tabor to the University of Notre Dame and the Marketing & Communications Team here in the Development operation.
A talented web and print designer, Brandon will fill our vacated Graphic Designer position.
A graduate of Penn High School, Indiana University South Bend and Ivy Tech, Brandon returns home after working the past year in Chicago as the Marketing Director for Goodship, Inc., a company that designs and manufactures custom merchandise for musicians under the Soldier brand.
He also spent two years working as the Lead Designer at the Firevine Advertising Agency where he developed corporate identities, websites, sales materials, photography and video production.
He’s a multi-talented young man with an engaging personality. In his spare time Brandon’s a drummer in a band.
Please be sure to stop by and welcome Brandon Tabor to Notre Dame!
Jim Small, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Before Linda beings her new role within the Office of Human Resources, we would like to celebrate the time she has shared with us in University Relations! Please join us this Friday, November 30th, from 4pm to 6pm at Brother’s Bar & Grill for appetizers, beer, and wine.
Thank you for all your great work, Linda, and congratulations on this new opportunity!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 30! We hope you and your family will join us.
The University Relations Family Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, December 5th at the Eck Visitors Center from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. All are encouraged to attend!
The night will include activities, refreshments, and pictures with Santa.
Please RSVP by November 30: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SB7WQRX
We look forward to seeing you there!
The UR Events Committee
We offer our condolences to Greg Simpson regarding the passing of his grandmother, Ruth Simpson. Mrs. Simpson, who was 98, passed away on November 26.
Greg has informed me that his grandmother’s wish was for a very private funeral with no viewing and the family will honor that wish. I’m sure, though, that Greg would appreciate your prayers and communications in this time of loss.
Please join me in remembering Greg, his grandmother and his family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Augie August R. Freda, Jr. ’79, Director, Development Research
Pledged: 45 Dozen Cookies, Need 100 Dozen
We are getting closer to our goal of 100 dozen cookies. These treats will bring holiday cheer to four local nonprofits: the Center for the Homeless, Hope Ministries, St. Margaret’s House, and Youth Service Bureau/Safe Station. Please consider making a pledge! Cookies do not have to be Christmas-themed.
EASY COOKIE DROP OFF: Committee members will be waiting outside the Eck Visitors Center to receive your cookies (where the buses pull up) on the morning of Wednesday, December 12th. Drivers can pull up between 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM and make a speedy cookie drop-off. In addition, all are welcome to join volunteers at 5:00 PM at the Eck Center to assemble trays of treats.
Please email katie.rutledge@nd.edu with the number of cookies you plan to bake or if you’d like to help assemble trays.
Still More Gifts to Buy for Seniors
University Relations has committed to sponsor 35 senior citizens as part of the “Elves for Elders” program—a sizable part of the 400 people REAL Services is hoping to assist this Christmas. Each client has 3 – 5 tags labeled with wish list items from nightgowns to bed sheets. There are still approximately 40 out of 125 tags that have yet to be selected. We appreciate your consideration in helping with this UR-Division-wide service effort. Gift collection will continue until noon on Monday, December 10th.
If you have questions, please contact the representative in your area. Pick up a tag at the following locations:
405 Main Building, Christmas tree in kitchen – Roberta White
5th Floor Grace, front desk/ reception – Rachel Hughes or Carol Bradley
10th Floor Grace, table near Candace’s desk – Sharon Rankert
11th Floor Grace, Angel’s desk – Angel Hess
Eck Center, Christmas tree in lobby – Katie Rutledge
ESC, Christmas tree in café – Kris Machalleck, Beth Ferlic, Huyen Lee
Thank you to gift delivery volunteers!
Thank you so much to the UR colleagues who volunteered to deliver gifts for REAL Services. Sixteen volunteers stepped forward to drive and our group supplied at least one volunteer for each of the 5 counties supported by REAL Services.
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Naman as the new Director, Interest Groups effective December 3rd. Mark will report to me and have responsibility for all Interest Group activities within Annual Giving Programs (AGP) including: Parents Programs, Student Philanthropy, Young Alumni, Reunion Giving, and Matching Gifts. Accordingly, the following AGP team members will report directly to Mark: Barbara Kelly, Aaron Wall, Chris Harrington, Lauren Dunbar, Matthew Antongiovanni and Teresa O’Connor.
Mark graduated from Notre Dame in 1996 with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. He joined Ernst & Young following graduation and led key projects on website development, customer loyalty and rewards programs, and project scheduling and management operations.
Mark spent the majority of his career as a key early employee and a member of the senior leadership team at the Gerson Lehrman Group, supporting hedge funds and other investment groups with networks of leading experts to provide insights to create better, more informed outcomes. Mark served in the roles of Chief Technical Officer; Vice President, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Research Management; Senior Vice President, Global Head of Multi-Sector Research Management; and Senior Vice President, Research Operations, Product Management & Innovation.
Mark has significant experience and skills in the areas of information technology, organizational development, customer relationship management and consulting. He has a particular expertise in building high performing teams that apply web, social media and IT technology to improve connectivity and relationships with key constituencies. Mark is a proven leader who will have an immediate impact in support of the team leading the strategic Interest Group effort at Notre Dame.
Mark and his wife Maryse have five children Mia (9), Madison (7), Mason (6), Matteo (4), and Michael (8 weeks). They will be joining Notre Dame from New Jersey. Please welcome Mark to the AGP team as he takes on this important role for the University.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
This Holiday Season, the CFR team will be leading an effort to give back to those in our community who are in need by supporting “Grace’s Paper Pantry”. The Paper Pantry supplies the less fortunate with items such as toilet paper, soap, detergent, paper towels, cleaner, etc. and is administered through Grace United Methodist Church.
We can all relate to running out of something we need to complete a chore, but perhaps not the reality of having to choose between soap and cleaners or buying food for the table. This is a reality for many people in our community. The small cost of including some extra paper towels or dish soap to the weekly grocery bill for donating to the Paper Pantry can make a real difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Help CFR help others by donating any type of paper product or cleaner to support the Paper Pantry in their outreach to those in our community who are in need. Laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and household cleaners are always in demand.
Donation boxes will be located in the Eddy Street Common’s Café, Suite 405 of the Main Building and the 11th Floor of Grace Hall with items being accepted starting Monday, November 26 through Friday, December 7th.
Thank you for supporting the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team in their effort to ‘Give Back’ to those in our community who are in need this Holiday Season.
Corporate and Foundation Relations Team
Last Chance: Volunteers Needed Deliver Gifts
REAL Services needs help delivering gifts to clients’ homes. Their goal is to sponsor 400 senior citizens through the Elves for Elders program. Because REAL Services supports clients in five counties, this is a big commitment, requiring lots of mileage! Volunteer drivers can choose 1) where and 2) when they want to deliver the gifts. Drivers should submit their preferences re: delivery areas (within St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Kosciusko, and Marshall counties). Gift deliveries can be made at the driver’s convenience, anytime between Wednesday, December 12th and Sunday, December 23rd.
Sign up to deliver gifts and plan a fun activity around it! Invite a friend along and stop at a new café; take some kids, bring hot chocolate, and tour neighborhood Christmas light displays; or steal some quiet time away for yourself in the car (or you can belt Christmas carols)!
Volunteer drivers must provide their birthdates for a background check to protect clients. Please contact Katie Rutledge by EOD TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 20th if you can help. katie.rutledge@nd.edu or 1-6723
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the role of Administrative Assistant is now posted on the HR jobs site.
This position includes performing a diverse set of advanced reception, clerical, and administrative duties requiring strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. The Administrative Assistant serves as the primary receptionist for Development and represents the University in a positive, professional and informative way when interacting with benefactors, trustees, alumni, PLC members and Deans, students, and other University personnel on a daily basis. This role will also include working on special projects as assigned by myself and Joe Gelchion, and preparing correspondence, and other business documents, along with maintaining files and records.
I encourage any interested candidates to apply through jobs.nd.edu.
All my best,
Micki
Micki L. Kidder, Associate Vice President for Development
Elves, Drivers, Bakers Needed
Give holiday cheer! For our annual Christmas charitable outreach, the University Relations Community Service Committee is recruiting “elves” to share holiday cheer with people in need. Thank you in advance for your generous support!
Give a Gift
We invite UR employees to purchase gifts for clients of REAL Services. REAL serves older adults and low income households through a number of services and programs. Starting Thursday, November 15th, “ornaments”/ gift tags labeled with wish list items will be decorating holiday trees in six areas:
1) 5th Floor Grace – Rachel Hughes, Carol Bradley 2) 10th Grace – Sharon Rankert 3) 11th Floor Grace – Angel Hess 4) 405 Main Building – Roberta White 5) Eck Center – Katie Rutledge 6) Eddy Street Commons Café – Kris Machalleck, Beth Ferlic, Huyen Nguyen
When you choose a tag, please write your name on a signup sheet below the corresponding gift. Each area will have its own signup sheet located near the tree or housed with the primary contact listed above. Please purchase the item listed on the tag, wrap your gift, and secure the tag to the outside of the package. Return your gift “under the tree” where you picked up the tag by 12:00 noon on Monday, December 10th. Please contact the department representatives with any questions.
Deliver Gifts
REAL Services also needs volunteers to drop off gifts to clients’ homes in the counties they serve: St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Kosciusko, and Marshall. Drivers can submit their preference re: delivery area (first come, first choice).
Deliveries can be made between Wednesday, December 12th and Sunday, December 23rd, adaptable to your schedule. Consider making this a new holiday tradition with your kids, nieces, nephews or grandchildren! Volunteer drivers must provide their birthdates for a background check to protect clients. Please contact Katie Rutledge by EOD Tuesday, November 20th if you can help. katie.rutledge@nd.edu or 1-6723
Share Your Holiday Cookies
Share your favorite holiday cookies with people in need. The committee is collecting home-baked cookies to assemble trays of sweet treats to deliver to local agencies serving men, women, and children in need. Donate a dozen or five dozen! All treats welcome. Our goal is 100 dozen cookies to share with four local charities.
Please drop off your cookies to the Eck Center on Wednesday, December 12th. Volunteers who would like to help assemble trays for the recipient organizations are welcome to join committee members back at the Eck Center later that day, at 5:00 PM. If you can help, please contact Katie Rutledge. Let her know how many cookies you plan to donate. katie.rutledge@nd.edu or 1-6723
Recipient Organizations:
1) Center for the Homeless 2) Hope Ministries 3) St. Margaret’s House 4) Youth Service Bureau & Safe Station
Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Allison Maddox, up to now Corporate Relations Coordinator, has been appointed Associate Director for Foundation Relations, effective 19 November 2012. Allison will focus her efforts on the Colleges of Science and Engineering, including their many collegiate centers and institutes and a number of the University’s Strategic Research Initiatives (SRIs).
Allison joins the foundation relations team in both working across the University to surface, devise, and implement strategic academic fundraising initiatives to bolster the University’s research enterprise; as well as proactively identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding private philanthropic foundations on a local, regional, national, and international level. Her proven aptitude for relationships, along with her creativity, technical knowledge, and determination bode well for our development team and the future of Our Lady’s University.
I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the efforts of the interview team who graciously gave of their time to ensure that we found the right candidate for this role. Since there’s no more important decision than the next person that we invite to join our team, I am grateful for the incredible support I received from the interview team: Brenda Hull Cox, George Keegan, Jeff Arnold, Nathan Utz, Dr. Sean Kassen, Ernestine Gardner, and Melanie Davis.
Please join me in congratulating Allison and welcoming her into this important role on our academic advancement team.
For the Foundation Relations Group: Brenda, George, and Ernestine,
Rudy Reyes Jr., Director of Foundation Relations
MEET ALLISON MADDOX
Joining the University in 2010 in the newly-created role of Corporate Relations Coordinator, Allison met regularly with campus constituents, senior University leaders, and corporate executives of the top Fortune 100 companies in support of the Corporate Governance Committee’s efforts to bring structure and strategy to the University’s broad and multi-faceted engagement with corporations. Allison also became involved with the Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers (NACRO) where her talents were quickly recognized as she was asked to serve as one of the conference chairs for the annual national conference.
Allison was graduated from Indiana University (Bloomington) in 2008 with a degree in biology and a minor in business and chemistry. Following graduation, she joined a pediatric research lab at Saint Louis University from 2008 to 2010, studying biological contributions to chronic inflammation in newborns.
Allison has always had a keen interest in philanthropy. While at university, she served on the executive council for the Indiana University Dance Marathon, working with a group of peers to raise over $1M for Riley Children’s Hospital. Allison’s passion for her community has only grown stronger since moving to South Bend, where she serves on the board the IU Alumni Association of St. Joseph County and holds leadership roles for many fundraising events including the Junior League Chef Showcase and the March of Dimes Chef Auction. In her spare time, she also spends time with the guests of the Center for the Homeless and the YWCA.
Dear colleagues and friends,
It is with mixed emotions that I inform you that Linda Costas will transition to a new role within the Office of Human Resources. Effective December 1, 2012, Linda will serve as the Director of Talent Management and Engagement. In this role, she will lead University Recruiting, Compensation, Organizational Development and Training.
Over the past two years, Linda has elevated the sophistication of organizational development and training across the University Relations team. She designed and implemented a best-in-class onboarding, training, and professional development program for our employees. Not only has her leadership and innovation led to a more comprehensive talent development environment for our employees, but she has been the consumate professional, mentor, and colleague. Her impact has extended beyond Notre Dame’s campus, as she quickly established herself as a leader in this field across higher education.
I will always remain grateful for Linda’s leadership, innovation, and friendship; and look forward to working with Linda in her new capacity.
Please join me in thanking Linda for all she has done for University Relations, and congratulating her on this new opportunity to have a lasting impact on Our Lady’s University.
All my best,
Micki
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
Dear Colleagues,
As you know, we in Donor Services are moving into our busiest season. We anticipate we will be processing over 30,000 gifts and thousands of records updates. We could not do this without the help of our seasonal employees. Please help me welcome them to our team. They are: Ashley Miltenberger, Kristine Alumbaugh, Terri Johnston, Sheryl Talbott, Darlean Vance and William Mitchell.
Thanks,
Stacy Koebel-Harder, Director Donor Services
Check out the Holiday Happenings at Eddy Street for Christmas: something for everyone.
University Relations Colleagues:
As many of you are aware, Matt Simpson, former business manager for Public Affairs & University Communications (PAC), has transferred to the Hesburgh Library. Because PAC is organized under the Division of University Relations (UR), we have elected to place Matt’s replacement position on the UR Finance & Administration team. This position will report to me and will have responsibility for budget and financial management for the units reporting thru PAC. This individual will also be involved with budget modeling and financial analysis for ad hoc project requests.
We will be posting this position for recruitment. If you are interested in this position, please apply through jobs.nd.edu. If you would like to recommend someone for consideration, please notify Melanie Davis.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Robin Zastrow will join the Department of Development as Advancement Services Coordinator. In this role, Robin will work closely with me on a variety of projects and office responsibilities. Robin has been a member of the University Relations team since September 2011, serving as Administrative Assistant in both Eddy Street Commons and the Main Building. Prior to moving to South Bend in 2011, Robin served a variety of positions for Honeywell First Responders, Apex Community Church, and Washington-Centerville Public Library in Ohio.
I am thrilled to welcome Robin into this role, as she continues to apply her knowledge of the University, commitment to the mission, and attention to detail to our University Relations team. Robin and her husband, Philip, reside in Mishawaka and are currently enjoying spending time renovating their home!
Please join me in welcoming Robin to this role on the Development team!
My best, Micki
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Lori Pope will join the Department of Development as the ADRA for the West on Monday, December 3rd. Lori is a graduate of Michigan State University where she received her B.A. in Political Science. After graduation, Lori joined IBM in Atlanta, GA where she held a variety of roles over her nine year tenure, including Advisory Information Analyst and Training and Implementation Specialist. Her experiences encompass not only providing advisory sales and forecast analyses to IBM Sales Executives, but also conducting business needs analysis with peer groups, testing code, designing test scenarios, and validating code efficiency and accuracy. While at IBM, Lori received the IBM Leadership Award, the highest honorary the company awards, for designing and implementing a successful training program.
In 2007, Lori joined the Notre Dame family as the Ticket Office Manager for the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Her role included managing ticketing software implementation, reconciling financial records, advising executives on the success rate of the event season, and developing and running report metrics to analyze sales as well as forecast reports to determine potential sales.
Please join me in welcoming Lori to the Development team!
My best, Micki
Dear Colleagues,
Looking for a great way to support the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) and find wonderful gifts for your loved ones? Our Holiday Gift Auction will be Saturday, December 1st from 4 – 6 pm at the RCLC. Tickets for this event are available for $5 between 9am – 5:30pm M-F at the RCLC. Purchasing a tickets also enters you into a raffle for gifts card, Notre Dame items and more.
You are also invited to donate a gift basket to this event. If interested in donating a basket, please contact Velshonna Luckey at 1-3312 or via email at vluckey@nd.edu.
All proceeds from this event will allow us to expand our Youth Development and Leadership initiatives, by adding field trips for all grade levels.
Velshonna LuckeyYouth Development Program Director Robinson Community Learning Center
Colleagues:
As we anticipate the fundraising needs of our next campaign, we will be hiring at the ARD/RD level in each of our regions. We are looking for top sales and/or fundraising talent and will be actively sourcing candidates in the marketplace as well as accepting applications through the more traditional channel of our NDjobs website.
Your referrals will be a huge help to our meeting and/or exceeding our fundraising goal for this campaign. Please consider colleagues you think would be successful in the role and/or any source who could recommend talent to us. As you know, commitment to the Notre Dame mission is of utmost importance.
Please encourage qualified candidates to apply through jobs.nd.edu ( position number 12581) and/or contact Melanie Davis directly.
Thanks and Go Irish,
Joe
The University Relations Family Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, December 5th at the Eck Visitors Center from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. All are encouraged to attend!
The night will include activities, refreshments, and pictures with Santa.
Please RSVP by November 30: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SB7WQRX
We look forward to seeing you there!
The UR Events Committee
Thank you to all of you who donated clothing, food, and money to assist those in need in Staten Island. I’m always amazed at the outpouring of support from the Notre Dame family, and I’m humbled by your generosity. Dan and I are loading, packing and mailing these care packages this weekend. For those of you who might want to send something but didn’t get to bring items to campus today (Tuesday), please send your donations to:
CYO Center 120 Anderson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10302
Thanks again and God Bless!
Lynn
From Lynn Hubert:
A good friend of ours, Michael Padrnos, is organizing and sending food and clothing to those in Staten Island, the Church of St. Rita, who are truly suffering the ravages of Hurricane Sandy. Please read below for information and timeline. I’m willing to be the person to deliver the goods to him TOMORROW – yes, late notice. I just learned of his second round of shipments going out WEDNESDAY.
The last two days of listening to continued radio reports of the devastation in the NY boroughs, particularly Staten Island has gotten to me. I’m tired of sitting around feeling helpless out here in Indiana. Decided these people need more than prayers, they need help! I called The Church of St. Rita on Staten Island and talked to an administrator who shared more stories that the news is not picking up. She says that help hasn’t really reached Staten Island yet, so many unknowns as to what’s next, bodies still being found, so many people displaced. Couldn’t believe the call was from Indiana and was so happy people wanted to help. She says they badly need clothes…and of course, non-perishable foods, especially cereal. She says they’ve dubbed themselves the “forgotten borough” since so little help has come to date.
These people are hurting and families are in need right now. So I am going to be shipping clothes from our closets (God knows we can spare some) and dry goods/foods today and Monday and Wednesday of this week. I was given the address of the CYO Center (Catholic Youth Organization) which is part of Catholic Charities on Staten Island. I was told that the Churches are trying not to have donations show up at their churches as they aren’t able to as effectively distribute it as Catholic Charities can.
If anyone would like to ship donated goods on their own accord, the address is…
CYO Center 120 Anderson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10302
Brittany and Beau welcomed Cullen Grant Bauer, 6lbs 10oz, into the world on Saturday, November 3rd at 2:33 p.m.! Congratulations Britt and Beau!!
Please help us welcome Elle Metz to the Alumni Association. Elle will be working on the Programs Team as Young Alumni Program Manager.
Originally from Naperville, IL, Elle is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame with a double major in marketing and film & television. While on campus she was in involved with a number of class councils, Student Government – serving as Director of Communications and Special Events and also held the position of Director of Marketing for The Bald and Beautiful: ND Fights Cancer. An avid runner, she was president of the ND Women’s Running Club her senior year.
Since graduation Elle worked for digital media publisher Spartz Media in Chicago as a Project Manager.
Elle’s first day with the Alumni Association is Monday, November 5, 2012.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Chris DeTrempe on the passing of his father, David. Condolences may be sent to: 14154 Stonehurt Court, Granger, IN 46530
Lester David DeTrempe, 88, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on March 15, 1924, in Peoria to Lester George and Maureen (Claspell) DeTrempe. He married Mary Amberg on Oct. 16, 1948, and the couple recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
David is survived by his 11 children, David Jr. (Dale) DeTrempe of Wauwatosa, Wis., Therese (Ron) Gruber of Peoria, Ill., Katherine (Ken) Wolbeck of Peoria, Ill., Elizabeth (Dave) Thomas of San Antonio, Texas, Frances (Larry) Solomon of Peoria, Ill., Maureen (Rick) Smith of Palm Coast, Fla., Mary Susan (Marty) Willi of Peoria, Ill., Peter (Rosemarie) DeTrempe of Houston, Texas, Mark (Cindy) DeTrempe of Barrington, Ill., Christopher (Corinne) DeTrempe of South Bend, Ind., and Thomas (Desiree) DeTrempe of Winnetka, Ill. He also is survived by 39 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Anne; grandson, Jacob Willi; and son-in-law, Bill Hughes.
David served his country during World War II in the 104th Infantry Division (Timberwolves). He was in Company C, 415th Infantry Regiment.
He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1947. After a 42-year career with P.A. Bergner & Co., he retired as the senior vice president of finance.
Throughout his life, David served on numerous foundations and boards, including Goodwill Industries of Peoria, Home Federal Savings & Loan, Peoria Development Council, St. Mary’s College Parents’ Advisory Board and Mount Hawley Country Club. He was member of the Country Club of Peoria and of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Spalding Council No. 427 and 4th Degree Spalding Assembly No. 206. After retirement, he volunteered for the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. In 2002, he was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award by Peoria Notre Dame High School. He was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Recitation of the rosary will be at 4:30 p.m., also at the church. An additional visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the funeral Mass, which will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at St. Philomena Catholic Church. The Rev. David Richardson will officiate. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Illinois or the L. David DeTrempe Scholarship Fund at the University of Notre Dame, Department of Development, 1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 or to a charity of the donor’s choice .
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Susan and Bob Shields are thrilled to welcome their fourth grandson in Fort Collins, CO. Miles Carter was born early on October 30, weighing in at 7 lbs 10 oz. All the family is healthy and doing well.
Congratulations to Susan, Bob, and the family!
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the tragic devastation it has caused on the East Coast, the University has reached out in support of those who may have been affected.
The Alumni Association communicated Tuesday evening to nearly 20,600 alumni, parents and friends in the region, offering prayers. More than 400 recipients have responded with messages of thanks, requests for specific prayer, and stories about losses.
The University issued a news release Wednesday afternoon with condolences and words of support and prayer from Father Jenkins to all affected by this massive storm, and in particular members of the Notre Dame family. The story included information on a special Mass celebrated at 5:15 Wednesday evening for victims of the hurricane and encouragement to support relief efforts by agencies such as Catholic Charities and the American Red Cross. The news release is at the following link:
Mindful of Christ’s resurrection and promise of eternal life, members of the Notre Dame Alumni Association invite the Notre Dame community and all visitors to campus to gather at the Grotto on All Souls Day, November 2 at 8:30 a.m. ET, to pray the Rosary for the deceased for whom we have been asked to pray. A special green candle will be lit in their memory. Also, please:
Thank you.
All,
Please help me to welcome Matthew Cook to the Development Office. He will be working with me while Cristi is assisting the Special Events team.
Matthew grew up in Vernal, Utah, a small town in Eastern Utah. After graduating from high school, he served a 2 year mission for the LDS (Mormon) Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Matthew married Melinda Cook in 2006 and for the following 5 years lived in Provo, Utah. Melinda attended BYU while Matthew worked for Pinnacle Security (a home security company) and went to school at Utah Valley University. After Melinda graduated from BYU, Matthew and Melinda moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin and both worked for Schneider National for a year before Melinda was accepted to the Notre Dame Law School. They moved to South Bend this year so she could begin her studies.
I want to thank everyone who has pitched in to assist Matthew in getting up to speed with all our processes and procedures.
All my best,
Jean
Mary Hanafin, a prominent Irish politician, educator and legislator, will present “An Irish Perspective: Doing Business in a Global Economy” at 5-6 p.m. Nov. 15 (Thursday) in the Jordan Auditorium, located in the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.
The talk is free and open to the public.
Hanafin served as a minister in the Irish government from 2000-2011—a time that saw a rapid economic expansion that earned it the descriptor of “Celtic Tiger,” followed by a dramatic reversal beginning in 2008 with the global recession.
A household name and personality in Ireland, her government roles included Minister of Education and Science (2004-08), Minister for Social and Family Affairs (2008-11), Minister for Tourism Culture and Sport (2010-11), and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation (2011). Hanafin previously worked as a teacher for 17 years, specializing the Irish language, literature and history. She is a renowned public speaker and a frequent commentator on national TV and radio.
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Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce two new additions to the Donor Experience Team in Annual Giving Programs, and the advancement of a team member to a new role elsewhere in the University.
Candice Corbett and Elizabeth Eby have both joined the Annual Giving Programs team this fall in support of direct donor contact and project management for the Donor Experience Team.
Candice brings a background with significant experience in marketing, event management and project management. She and her husband William relocated to South Bend as he pursues his MBA from Notre Dame. They are expecting their first child in January.
Elizabeth joins us after a previous engagement at Notre Dame in Software Data Entry in Utilities-Operations and brings significant prior experience in customer service and sales support roles. Elizabeth resides in South Bend with her husband Brian.
It is with mixed sentiments that we announce Patrena Kedik will be taking on a new role as a Senior Administrative Assistant in the Center for Social Concerns. Patrena has been with Annual Giving Programs for 11 years and has a total of 12 years of dedicated and committed service to Notre Dame. We are excited for Patrena and thank her for her many contributions to Annual Giving Programs. Patrena will be working to support the end of the football season and transitioning tasks to the rest of the Donor Experience team through the Wake Forest game.
Please join me in welcoming Candice and Elizabeth, and congratulating Patrena on her new role.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch
Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Please join us in welcoming Kiran Mistry as the new myNotreDame Support Coordinator, in which role she will identify, diagnose and resolve basic to complex issues for myNotreDame end-users and system administrators (both volunteer and departmental staff).
Born in Uganda, Kiran moved to Southampton, England in 1972. In 1990 she married and moved to Leeds, West Yorkshire and in 2002 her husband accepted a transfer to Federal Mogul here in South Bend.
Kiran started her career at Southampton University as a secretary, a function she continued to perform at Leeds University. During her time at Leeds University, Kiran moved her way up to Information Assistant and eventually the manager of the Staff IT Training Unit. After moving to the US Kiran worked as a teacher aide at Walt Disney Elementary school for a few years while settling in. In 2009 she accepted a post in Executive Education at the University of Notre Dame working as Production Coordinator.
Kiran lives in Granger with her husband Pravin and daughter Jessica, who is a high school senior this year.
Welcome, Kiran!
Date: Saturday, December 1 Location: Michiana Family YMCA – 1201 Northside Blvd., South Bend Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $100/table of 10
To register: Contact Lisa MacKenzie at 631-7846 or Mackenzie.27@nd.edu
Our very own, Tim Sexton, Associate Vice President for Public Affairs will serve again as the emcee of the event which will benefit the ND United Way . Please note this is an adults-only event, friends and family are welcome.
Teams are invited to bring their own food; beverages including beer, wine, soft drinks and water are available for purchase.
Order your Thanksgiving pies and support the ND United Way Campaign. ND Food Services is offering apple or pumpkin for $8.00 each or 2 for $15.00.
Please order by Friday, November 16 by contacting Chris Coleman at ccoleman@nd.edu or 631-1767.
Pick-ups will be in the Huddle on Wednesday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement during the past few weeks as we said goodbye to Doug’s mom, Mary. Your kind notes and cards, as well as your hugs of encouragement have been a comfort and blessing. It never ceases to amaze me how this Notre Dame family comes together in tough times to lift up and support one another. The memorial service was on Saturday and was beautiful. We appreciate the food that was sent to the home to feed the family; it was a wonderful meal and everyone was very touched by the thoughtfulness.
I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group. Doug and I thank you all, so very much.
Sydney Liggett
To My Notre Dame Development Family
Overwhelming is the best word to describe how you embraced my family during the difficult time following the death of my mother.
Your kind words – helped comfort our minds Your prayers – nurtured our souls Your gifts – sustained our body during our mourning period Your support – continues to heal our hearts
My mother was a lifelong educator who traveled across the U.S. to mentor and teach. Although she never visited Notre Dame, as her health began to decline, she felt the spirit that we call family at Notre Dame.
Our liturgy provides solace as it describes the life of my mother:
She extends her hand to the poor, she offers her help to the needy. She is robed in strength and dignity, she is confident of the days to come. She is humble in disposition, she judges her neighbor by the scale of merit. Her speech abounds in wisdom, a kindly lesson is on her tongue.
~ The Jewish Women
Thank you all for your virtual hugs and condolences – they made a difference in our lives.
Marcia Kane Hittner & family
I am delighted to announce that Cheryl Schlimpert has joined Annual Giving Programs (AGP) as the Process Management Coordinator effective immediately. Cheryl will report to me and support both marketing program analytics and core process capability for AGP. She will be responsible for working with AGP fund owners to identify targeted populations and characteristics for marketing efforts (phone, email, direct mail, and social media) within their segments. Cheryl will lead the development and maintenance of a detailed documentation library of campaign execution criteria definitions and profiles. She will also be responsible for process documentation and training materials for standard work for core processes within AGP.
Cheryl has worked at Notre Dame since July, 2010. She has been leading the Greenbelt Project for the Major Gift Officer process since the spring of 2012 and is working to complete her Green Belt Certification. She brings strong process design skills and technical data skills to the team.
Cheryl resides in South Bend with her children Sam, Grace and Christy.
Please join me in welcoming Cheryl to the Annual Giving Programs team!
In Notre Dame,
Cheryl Rimes, Associate Director, Annual Giving Programs Analytics
Prof. Patrick Griffin discusses why he finds President Jenkins’ vision of a Catholic research university so critically important for the world today and how the Notre Dame community can aspire to achieve this vision.
Friday, October 19th at 2:30 in the Eck Visitors Center Auditorium.
Kate Telesca Banks has recently accepted the position of HR Business Partner at United Allergy Services. Kate has been the Director of Travel since May, 2010. She also manage the ND Women Connect group and the Emerald Isle Classic this past September. Her last day in her current role will be October 26, 2012. Her new position will allow her and her husband Greg to continue to reside in South Bend, IN.
Please join me in wishing Kate all the best in her new endeavor.
Dolly Duffy, Executive Director NDAA
“Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee…”
David Chaudoir – who starts Monday morning as a Senior Writer on the Marketing & Communications team – is a long-time family friend of Muhammad Ali.
David worked twelve years for Muhammad Ali Enterprises as their Creative Director – he created and wrote the Muhammad Ali Brand Plan, created and maintained Ali’s official website, ghost wrote a number chapters of the book “The Soul of a Butterfly” (Ali’s biography), etc., — before he headed down the path of seeking a PHD in Philosophy at the University of Arkansas.
David is an anthropologist – his doctoral work was in Cultural Anthropology. Dissertation: Tribal Modern: Emirati Men’s Lives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. David’s Master of Arts is in Cultural Anthropology from Western Michigan University. He earned his Bachelors in English at Andrews University.
The past three years, David has been an Instructor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Zayed University – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He’s been awarded multiple grants & awards for his academic work over the years.
Some fun facts about David:
Please be sure to stop by and welcome David to Notre Dame!
On October 22nd, Jennifer Moore will join us as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of Gift Planning, working primarily with Directors Michelle Shakour and Aaron Fricke. She replaces Ashley Baranowski. For the past five years, Jennifer has been working for Notre Dame in the Department of Biological Sciences as the Administrative Assistant for the journal The American Midland Naturalist. She recently completed her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration at Ivy Tech, and also holds an Associate’s Degree from Michiana College.
Jennifer, a life-long resident of Niles, Michigan, has two children. Her son, Casey, is 8 and her daughter, Hannah, is 13. Jennifer is also an avid reader.
Jennifer will be a very welcome addition to our team and we look forward to her joining us. Please stop by to wish her well.
Welcome, Jennifer.
Please join me in welcoming Brenda Harley to the Special Events team. Brenda will temporarily fill the role of Administrative Assistant and will assist our team in preparing for Advisory Council weekends and other special events.
Brenda has helped coordinate fundraising events for the United Way of St. Joseph County, St. Adalbert Catholic School, Unity Garden, LLC and The Stanley Clark School Kaleidoscope Event.
Brenda enjoys gardening, crafting design and enjoying family time with her 15 year-old son, Brendan.
Welcome, Brenda.
Mary Andersen, Director of Executive Events, Office of Special Events
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce that Aaron Wall will be joining Development as the Associate Director, Student Philanthropy effective October 15, 2012. Aaron will report to the Director of Interest Groups when that position is filled and will report directly to me in the interim. Aaron will be responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated student philanthropy model in support of the objectives of the Development Office and the University as a whole. He will be working in coordination with partnering University organizations including Student Affairs, the Academy, Institutes and Centers, the Alumni Association, and others. Aaron will also oversee students staffing the Annual Giving Programs phone center.
Aaron is joining us after six years with the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at Notre Dame where he most recently served as Associate Director, ACE Service through Teaching with responsibility for pastoral and administrative support for 40 ACE teachers, and ACE’s relationships with 25 principals and superintendents. Prior to his current role, Aaron served in progressively more responsible roles as the Assistant Director, ACE Educational Outreach and then as Associate Director, ACE Advocates. Aaron began his career as a Middle School Teacher at San Xavier Mission School in Tucson, AZ while a member of the ACE Program.
Aaron received his Bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame in 2004, Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Accounting and History. He received his Master’s in Education from Notre Dame in 2006 after completing the ACE program. He brings strong interpersonal skills and experience successfully developing and implementing integrated programs at Notre Dame.
Aaron and his wife Stacy have a daughter Elizabeth (age 1). They reside in Winding Brook and are parishioners at St. Pius X Parish where Stacy is a 4th grade teacher and where they are both heavily involved.
In addition to Aaron’s promotion to the role of Associate Director, Student Philanthropy, I am pleased to announce that Pablo Martinez will assume expanded responsibility as Program Manager, Student Programs. Pablo’s role will include mentoring students to support engagement and dialogue on philanthropy with their peers, in addition to his current role as a leader of the student callers at the phone center. Pablo will now report directly to Aaron. Lori Rush will continue to lead Phone Center Technical Operations and report to Amy Schell.
Please join me in welcoming Aaron to the Annual Giving Programs team, congratulating Pablo on his expanded role, and thanking Lori for her continued dedication to excellence in our phone center operations.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Matt Simpson has recently accepted the position of Director of Finance & Administration for the Hesburgh Libraries. Matt has been the Business Manager for Public Affairs and Communications since December 2008. In his new role for the Library, he will be responsible for planning and managing the financial and human resources, overseeing a budget of $26 million, including $6 million in endowments. A transition plan is being developed, and he is expected to begin with the Library in early November.
Please join me in wishing Matt the best in his new endeavor.
Matt Storin, Chief Communications Executive
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share that a new position, Marketing Program Manager, has been posted to the HR job website. This position will report to me and support the Annual Giving Programs Marketing Efforts.
The summary of this positions responsibility is as follows:
The Marketing Program Manager will develop, manage, and coordinate the execution of strategic marketing projects within Annual Giving Programs (AGP). In accordance with the AGP’s integrated marketing communications plan, the person in this position serves as the primary liaison between the donor segments and the Mar/Comm operations team, coordinating multi-channel projects (print, e-mail, social media, web), marketing vendors, and internal partners to execute the elements of the plan. The person in this position should have a strong understanding of AGP’s marketing communications goals and desired metrics, will develop strategies and tactics, and will serve as a resource for the Annual Giving segment owners to ensure the successful implementation of their plan.
Please encourage any interested candidates to apply through jobs.nd.edu
Thank you,
Amy
Amy Schell, Director, Annual Fund Marketing and Operations
Friday, October 12th at 2:00 pm in the Eck Visitors Center Auditorium.
You’re invited along with your friends and colleagues to join the Notre Dame Alumni Association for the Football Fridays Academic Series this Friday at 2:00 pm. Professor Brad Gregory’s talk will take you on his journey from Stanford to Notre Dame. Please forward this email to anyone you know who may be interested in attending.
Professor Gregory, a practicing Catholic and award-winning scholar of the Reformation era, left a tenured position at Stanford in 2003 for the opportunity to teach and do research at Notre Dame. In his view, Notre Dame offers greater academic freedom than secular universities because of its openness to religion on its own terms, and has a crucial intellectual role to play in American higher education and American society because of its Catholic identity.
On the Sidelines: Football Fridays Academic Series features Notre Dame faculty sharing their insight and experiences about Notre Dame and its place in the world. You may learn more about the Football Fridays Academic Series on the Alumni Association website. Also on October 19th, the On the Sidelines speaker will be Professor Patrick Griffin from the College of Arts and Letters talking about why research is so important to Notre Dame. All are welcome.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Lisa
Lisa A. Heming, Director, Academic Programs
Sydell Kane, the mother of our dear friend and colleague, Marcia Kane Hittner, died on October 2, 2012. She was 82 and a lifelong resident of Forest Hills NY.
Sydell was a beloved and respected long time educator in the public schools of NYC, serving as a teacher, administrator, mentor and consultant, continuing her work right up until she became ill.
Marcia and her family celebrated Sydell’s life in a funeral and burial last week in the tradition of her strong Jewish faith.
Please keep Marcia and her husband Ellis and the rest of her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers this week.
Cards may be sent to Marcia at her home address below.
Marcia Hittner 7031 108th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375-4424
Dear Colleagues,
After four years with the Special Events team, Barbie Bertschy Gallimore has resigned her position to pursue new opportunities. We wish her success in her new endeavors.
The Office of Special Events will welcome a temporary Administrative Assistant over the next several days to assist our team and will communicate this announcement this week.
Best regards,
Mary Andersen, Director of Executive Events
St. Michael’s Laundry will clean your coats and gently used winter clothes at no charge and then will deliver them to the Center for the Homeless. Just drop things off at the laundry’s main plant or the Distribution Center on campus.
It’s October and the College of Arts and Letters has launched the 11th annual Race to Raise the Most. For the last eleven years, during the month of October, the College has had a fundraiser for those in St. Joseph county who cannot afford mammograms and/or diagnostic screenings. This will be our twelfth Race and to date we have raised approximately $90,000.00! The Race is set up as a friendly competition between the halls and various buildings within the College, so you can support your favorite departments. Here is a link for our blog: http://al-race-to-raise-the-most.blogspot.com/ where you can check out all the great fundraisers being held by the teams.
I’m happy to announce that Bridget Moreno will be joining the Midwest field fund-raising team on Oct. 8th as our newest Associate Regional Directory. Bridget is a 1995 Notre Dame graduate, originally from Memphis, TN. Bridget brings twelve years’ experience as a pharmaceutical sales specialist with AstraZeneca. Bridget is a mother of 4 (ages 7-12), volunteers as a board member for St. Margaret’s House in South Bend, and is an avid sports fan…Notre Dame of course is her favorite team!
Please welcome Bridget on Oct. 8th!
Mike Sullivan ’90, Senior Director of Development – Midwest Region
University Communications is currently accepting applicants for the position of Social Media Program Manager. This person will be responsible for developing, managing and executing the overall social media and online community strategy for the University and will manage Notre Dame’s presence on Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels. This position also will oversee monitoring and analysis of social media activity around the Notre Dame brand. We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience developing and managing social media programs and campaigns. Strong writing skills and impeccable grammar are essential. Familiarity with Notre Dame is a big plus.
Please encourage qualified candidates to apply through jobs.nd.edu (position number 12532). I’d also welcome hearing from anyone who may have a recommendation.
Many thanks,
Julie
Julie Hail Flory, Director, Public Relations, University Communications
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that a new position of Associate Director, Student Philanthropy is now posted on the HR jobs site. There is a preferred candidate for this new role.
This position reports to the Director of Interest Groups within Annual Giving Programs. The summary responsibilities of the position follow:
The Associate Director, Student Philanthropy is responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated student philanthropy model in support of objectives of the Development Office and the University as a whole. This position requires direct coordination with other partnering organizations within the university including Student Affairs, the Academy, Institutes and Centers, the Alumni Association, etc. A primary requirement of the role is to develop programs that engage students in an ongoing dialogue on philanthropy and its role in their lives and the world. This role will be responsible for achieving student participation percentage targets. The position will also oversee students staffing the Annual Giving Programs phone center and students engaged in philanthropic outreach to the student body. This position will also be responsible for interaction with the Career Center to explore and develop opportunities for students interested in a career path in philanthropy.
Specific objectives are to raise participation in Notre Dame’s senior class gift/pledge to a best-in-class level versus peer institutions, which would mean an 80% or greater participation level for the current senior class gift program. The longer term goal of this position is to raise the young alumni participation rate in giving to Notre Dame to greater than 50% through conversion of the focus for giving as undergraduates to a multi-year pledge commitment versus a one-time senior class gift.
Best regards, Brian Brian Couch, Sr. Director Annual Giving Programs
Please join me in welcoming Alec Hipshear, the newest addition to the UC Web team. He will fill the role of Web Application Specialist, with his primary responsibility being the advancement and maintenance of our Conductor CMS. With 300+ sites and millions of visits a year, working with Conductor is a formidable job. Alec will excel in this role.
Alec joins us from Red Post, a local digital start-up. He has a history working with top notch web shops and comes very highly recommended by programmers whom we respect. He is a real find for the University. His first day is Monday, October 1.
Welcome, Alec.
Nick Johnson, Director of Web and Interactive Marketing University Communications: Web Group
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the position of Advancement Services Coordinator is now posted on the ND Jobs site. This position will provide office management and coordination of communication among the various departments reporting to me. The employee will also manage special projects that require a high level of independence and initiative in planning and execution. Partnering with me, the employee will be expected to perform a diverse set of advanced duties requiring strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills. If you are interested in speaking about this position, please contact Melanie Davis.
My best,
Micki
Given the fantastic start to the Fighting Irish football season and the increased demand driven by this success, we have asked Cristi Ganyard to step into a temporary role with the University Relations Special Events team beginning this week until the end of football season.
Working with Mary Andersen and her team, Cristi will lend her talents to the planning, organization and communications around Special Events with the goal of ensuring the team’s high standards of excellence during this busy season.
Cristi has worked with the Senior Philanthropic Adviser’s office since 2009, coordinating a variety of engagement events for the Women and Philanthropy initiative. This past June, Cristi was instrumental in the success of the Parseghian Classic at Pebble Beach fundraiser for NP-C research.
In Cristi’s absence from the Senior Philanthropic Adviser’s office, a temporary employee will be brought in to assist with Gift Agreement processing, coordinating liaison activities with the academic units supported by our office, and providing general administrative support.
Please contact me should you have any questions.
M. Jean Gorman ’82L, Senior Philanthropic Adviser
Sydney’s mother-in-law passed away on September 20th and there will be a memorial service held on Saturday, October 20th.
Mary Liggett December 22, 1923 ~ September 20, 2012
Mary Liggett, 88, of Niles, was born on December 22, 1923, to the late Charles and Helen (Kozak) Birczak in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Thursday, September 20, 2012.
After graduating from Niles High School, Mary wed Marvin M. Liggett at a ceremony in Niles on May 5, 1945. Mary was a 4H leader as a young mother and her love for animals carried over to the rest of her life; she fed all wildlife that came to her porch, especially the birds. She was a quiet woman who loved spending time with her quilting club, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Helen Birczak, husband Marvin Liggett Sr., son Marvin Liggett Jr. and siblings Raymond Birczak, Fronana Birczak, Donalo Birczak, Stella Nemethy and Annie Vigansky.
She is survived by her children Teresa (Joel) Barnes, Anita (William) Gaut, Marsha (Tom) Bonner and Douglas (Sydney) Liggett, all of Niles, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and brother Steve Birczak of Irons, Michigan.
A memorial service to honor Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel in Niles with a time of visitation one hour prior.
Memorial donations may be made in Mary’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital located at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at 219 South State Street, Niles, MI 49120.
Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Mary may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.
Please find below the final event schedule for this weekend:
Thursday, September 20th
Friday, September 21st
Saturday, September 8th
We are pleased to announce the hire of a new Director of Gift Planning, Aaron Fricke. Aaron will be starting with us on Monday, Sept 24th. As you know, we’ve had this position open for a long time as I couldn’t find the right candidate for the role. I think we found the right one with Aaron and believe he will be worth our wait.
Prior to joining Notre Dame, Aaron Bart Fricke practiced law with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in Las Vegas, Nevada, and specialized in ERISA litigation and multiemployer plan matters. Prior to Brownstein, Aaron practiced with Maupin, Cox & LeGoy in Reno, Nevada, and specialized in Trust & Estates, ERISA, and tax planning for high net worth families, individuals and business owners. Aaron graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School, and the University of Nevada, Reno, with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Logistics. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, raised in the Columbia Basin of Washington, and a long-time resident of northern Nevada, Aaron is a product of the American West, who feels perfectly at home at his beloved Notre Dame. Aaron is a U.S. Navy veteran, and an avid amateur athlete, outdoorsmen and traveler, having most recently walked the Camino de Santiago from St. Jean, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Aaron wanted me to share with the team that he is both honored and overjoyed to be joining the Development Office and is fully dedicated to helping Notre Dame fulfill its mission and reach its funding goals. Aaron will be in a temporary office to begin, seated near Peg Jewett until we make space for him in our cozy area.
Please help me in welcoming Aaron next week (although I’ll be in NYC and Jersey!).
Greg Gregory G. Dugard, Senior Director, Office of Gift Planning
On the Sidelines with Jim O’Rourke: Discovering Your Own Notre Dame
Friday, September 21st at 2:30 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center Auditorium.
Please invite your friends and colleagues and join the Notre Dame Alumni Association for the Football Fridays Academic Series featuring Professor Jim O’Rourke. Jim’s talk will help you discover your own Notre Dame.
Professor Jim O’Rourke, a 1968 graduate of Notre Dame and a faculty member in the Mendoza College of Business, has spent 30 years teaching and researching here at Notre Dame. Jim will talk briefly about the history of the University and introduce you to a number of notable figures in the Notre Dame Family. His spirited half-hour talk will help you understand a bit more about the lore and mystique of Notre Dame as well as the emotional and spiritual hold she has for so many who maintain their connections globally.
On the Sidelines: Football Fridays Academic Series features Notre Dame faculty sharing their insight and experiences about Notre Dame and its place in the world. You may learn more about the Football Fridays Academic Series on the Alumni Association website. Also, on October 12th, the On the Sidelines speaker will be Professor Brad Gregory from the College of Arts and Letters talking about his journey from Stanford to Notre Dame. All are welcome.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Best wishes,
Lisa Lisa A. Heming, Director, Academic Programs
Amy Murrin has been a marketing / communications professional for over 12 years. She came to Notre Dame from an Advertising Agency, where she served as Director of Strategic Planning, working on a major food service client. She is a wife, the mother of 2, and attends Christ the King Catholic Church, where she is actively involved in RCIA and the school board.
Deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go to Andrew Frye on the death of his grandfather, Marvin (G.O.M.) Martin Kwiecinski, who died on September 17, 2012. A full obituary can be found here: http://www.sjfh.net/sitemaker/sites/STJOSE1/obit.cgi?user=715562Kwiecinski
Arrangements are as follows:
Wake Thursday, September 20, 2012, 2:00 – 8:00 pm at St Joseph Funeral Home, 824 South Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN 46619 (574) 288-4685
Funeral Services Friday, September 21, 2012, 11:00am at St. Matthew’s Cathedral on Miami Street
Memorial donations may be made to:
The Center of Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637 The Cathedral of Matthew, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613 St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 331 S. Scott St., South Bend, IN 46601
Our sympathy to Bruce and Nancy Danielson on the the death of her mother, Joan (Degnan) Driscoll, 84 of Ridgefield, CT, the wife of the late Francis X. Driscoll.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in St. Mary Church, Ridgefield, CT.
Contributions in Mrs. Driscoll’s memory may be made to Birthright of Danbury, 238 White St., Danbury, CT 06810.
Betty Russo’s sister Sarah, age 84, died recently and services were held on Sept. 6 in Hagerstown, Md. For condolences, Betty’s new phone number is 243-1923 and her address is 18231 Crownhill Dr, South Bend, IN 46637.
You don’t have to wait for the scheduled days, then wait in line, to get your flu shot. Just check with the new Wellness Center at 634-9344, then walk in. They can take you at almost any time.
It’s time to start planning for 2013 programs. Your participation and feedback in all the programs and program design this past year has been terrific. However, we strive to make the content even better and more meaningful for you in 2013. Your feedback is critical to make that happen. Please take a moment to complete this VERY short survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013URLearning
Thanks so much. We are grateful for your feedback!
All the best,
Linda
Linda A. Costas, Learning and Organizational Development Program Manager
Kristin Schoenfeld is coming back to Eddy Street! She is working half days in Development this week and will begin full time on Monday, September 17. Kristin will be a member of the East team supporting Chris Walsh and Peggy Jewett.
Most recently, Kristin has been with the Donor Experience Team and Law School Advancement. No stranger to Notre Dame, she has been with Our Lady for eight years.
Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Kristin worked at First Source Insurance. A graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with a double major in Journalism and Psychology, Kristin and her husband Don, who works for WNDU, have a daughter Allison who is 14 and a son Alex who is 10.
Welcome Home Kristin!
I am delighted to announce that Angel Hess will be joining Development as the Administrative Assistant for Annual Giving Programs effective September 10, 2012. Angel will report to me with principle responsibility for the integrated schedule, activity coordination, and operating rhythm calendar for Annual Giving Programs.
Angel is joining us after eight years at Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation where she served as the Administrative Assistant for Human Resources – Administrative Team. Prior to her time at PHM, Angel served as the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director for Human Resources at School City of Mishawaka for nine years.
Angel brings strong organizational skills and an accomplished track record, including significant experience in roles with direct interface with external constituents. She has a broad working knowledge of systems and processes required for a high level of administrative support and the ability to execute.
Angel and her husband Derron have 5 children: John (31), Christina (30), Alexis (21), Jake (14) and Caitlin (11). They reside in Mishawaka and are parishioners at St. Joseph Parish in Mishawaka where they are both heavily involved. Angel’s interests include engagement in their children’s activities and a love of gardening. Please join me in welcoming Angel to the AGP team!
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch
ND Football Mums
the perfect gift for a loved one – or yourself
$15 for pre-order sales by the Tuesday before each Saturday home game (credit card only)
$20 on-site sales each Saturday home games (credit card or cash)
To Place a Pre-Sale Order(s)
go to: http://marketplace.nd.edu/shop.shtml , click on Arts and Letters
Flower Pick-Up
each Saturday home game 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
in front of O’Shaughnessy Hall on South Quad
(inside the Great Hall during inclement weather)
Questions?
call (574) 631-5038 or e-mail- alstore@nd.edu
All proceeds go to the College of Arts and Letters’ annual to “Race to Raise for the Most” fundraiser and will be used for mammograms and diagnostic screenings for those in need in St. Joseph County.
Show your support for Notre Dame and people in the local community!
Bill (and Dan) Reagan’s mother, Marjorie Reagan, passed away on Tuesday, September 04, 2012. Visitation for friends and family will be from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon in church prior to the funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, at 12:00 noon at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Anthony Adoration Chapel or Hospice of the Western Reserve at http://www.hospicewr.org/donate. Arrangements are being handled by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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
University Relations extends our heartfelt sympathy to Pam Spence, recently retired from Special Events, on the death of her brother, Robert Groves.
http://www.palmerfuneralhomes.com/obits/obituary.php?id=201564
The 2012-13 Notre Dame Forum, “A More Perfect Union: The Future of America’s Democracy,” will present a series of events throughout the academic year that will explore profound questions about the state of the U.S. political system and its capacity to deal with the rapidly-changing domestic and international challenges it faces.
The Forum discussion will begin with a panel presentation titled “Conviction and Compromise: Being a Person of Faith in a Liberal Democracy,” on Sept. 4 (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. The event will feature some of our nation’s most prominent religious authorities. The panel event is free, but tickets are required. Ticketing begins on August 29 (Wednesday). Visit forum.nd.edu for more details.
Established by Father Jenkins in 2005, the Notre Dame Forum has brought leading authorities to campus to discuss substantive issues of the day. Past forum topics have included the global marketplace and its impact on the common good, immigration, sustainability, global health and K-12 education.
Regretfully we must announce that Ashley Baranowski is leaving the gift planning team to join the Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars office. We will miss her, particularly her cheerful attitude, and are grateful for her two years of service in gift planning. Please join us in wishing her well and success in her new position.
As a result, we have an opening in the gift planning office for an Administrative Assistant. It will be posted later today. If you are interested in the position, please contact Michelle Shakour or Christine DeVore.
John Butkovich and Michelle Shakour
Please join us in welcoming Renee Barton to the Notre Dame Development team as Administrative Assistant for the Academic Advancement directors. She will provide administrative support to Maria DiPasquale, Stu Fortener, Sean Kassen, and Nathan Utz. Renee will join the Notre Dame team on August 27, 2012.
Renee received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, majoring in Journalism. She also holds a certificate in Public Administration.
Renee was most recently the Coordinator, Resource Development & Agency Relations for United Way of La Porte County. Prior to that, Renee was an Assistant for the Office of Communications and Development for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.
Renee and her spouse David reside in La Porte. Their daughter Isabelle begins Kindergarten this fall. When Renee has spare time, she enjoys crafts, volunteering, reading, photography, travel and college football.
Again, please join us in welcoming Renee to the Academic Advancement team!
George Keegan
In her own words:
“I went to Nepal as part of a program established by Ann-Marie Conrado, an industrial design professor at Notre Dame. Every year she takes three students to work with a handicraft producer in Kathmandu. During the course of the summer, we created designs for products that developed into lines to be sold to current and prospective buyers. It is a truly humbling experience to live so near the coy, majestic Himalayas. Even more awe-inspiring than the natural beauty that rolls through the countrysides of Nepal is the kindness and joy of her people. The amazing folks we lived with, worked with and befriended this summer are inspirations for living life with pure generosity and compassion. Plus, getting to see monkeys run around the streets like squirrels on Notre Dame’s campus is an experience unto itself!”
On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 4p.m. members of the Notre Dame Alumni Association, alumni from the local area, and the Notre Dame campus community will gather at the Grotto to pray for the well-being and success of college students everywhere, particularly for our students as they begin a new academic year. Whether you are a parent, a professor, rector, mentor or companion please be assured that the Notre Dame community holds our students, and all of you, in prayer.
As a sign of unity, we invite you to submit a prayer for our student community, or other college-bound students, that will be prayed during our Student Prayer Service at the Grotto. To do so, please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/studentprayerservice no later than August 27, 2012.
Finally, we are in need of volunteers to help lead a decade of the Rosary. If you are interested in helping please contact Marian Appleton at appleton.3@nd.edu
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce that the role of Assistant Director of Research and Prospect Management – West region will be posted Monday, August 20th. This position provides analytic and consultative support for identifying and engaging leadership prospects. Moreover, the Assistant Director of Research and Prospect Management provides empirical insights and advice on trends and market issues impacting leadership gift fundraising performance.
This position is part of the Research and Prospect Management team and reports to me. The position also works closely with Kevin Cannon in his capacity as Sr. Director of Regional Development – West Region, and all members of the West region fundraising team. Kevin and I will partner on the hiring of this position. The full position description will be available on the ND Jobs web site effective Monday. August 20th.
I encourage all interested individuals to apply.
Best regards,
Micki Kidder
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to let you know about two director level position openings within Annual Giving Programs that are now posted on the ND jobs site:
1) Director Donor Experience
2) Director Interest Groups
Both of these positions are part of the Annual Giving Programs leadership team and report to me. They are key roles that are integral to the continued success and growth of Notre Dame’s Annual Giving Programs. The full position descriptions are available on the ND Jobs web site.
I encourage all interested individuals to apply.
Best regards,
Brian P. Couch ‘85, ‘88, Senior Director, Annual Giving Programs
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Horvath, (A&L 2005) to Associate Regional Director of Development, East Region effective October 1, 2012.
Craig currently serves as the Director of Interest Groups in Annual Giving Programs where he has had a significant positive impact as we have developed this new organization to engage key Notre Dame constituent groups. Craig has a wealth of successful fundraising experience and a great love of Our Lady’s University. He gets the DNA of Notre Dame.
Prior to joining Notre Dame, Craig served as a leader in the Development Office of Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana. He contributed in various roles during his four years with the College including Director of Development and Major Gifts Officer. Craig has also honed his sales and marketing skills for several local Michiana companies.
Craig and his wife Lisa live in South Bend and are St. Joseph Parish parishioners. They have three wonderful children Rockne (age 6), Ara (age 3) and Sophia (age 2). Craig is an avid sports fan and is actively involved in coaching youth sports teams.
Please join us in congratulating Craig and supporting him and the Interest Group team as they work through these transitions in the next few months. The posting for a new Director of Interest Groups will be active on the ND Jobs web page shortly.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch Michael McLaughlin
Please join us in welcoming Kelly Johnson to University Communications. Kelly will begin her position as associate director for internal communications on Monday, August 13. She comes to us from the greater Boston area, where she most recently served as internal communications manager for Stonyfield Farms and previously worked for seven years at the Bose Corporation, developing and executing comprehensive internal employee communications plans. So in addition to her strong background in internal communications, she also has expertise in organic yogurt and high-end audio systems. (Around here you never know; that just might come in handy.)
Kelly has an MBA from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of New York College at Buffalo, where she was a vice president for the Public Relations Student Society of America, as well as a speaker at her own commencement. Her office will be located in the north pod of the 5th floor of Grace Hall. If you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by and say hello!
Warm regards,
Julie Flory
Please join us in congratulating Libby Mountsier as she transitions into the position of Senior Administrative Assistant with the Office of Public Affairs effective August 27.
In her new role within our division, Libby will be supporting the Public Affairs team that serves as the University’s community liaison. She will assist with various outreach efforts focusing on economic and community development, civic leadership, government relations and K-12 education. Libby will also work closely with campus and community leaders regarding a number of projects, including the ND Relay for Life and the internal United Way campaign.
During Libby’s 15 months in Development, she has been instrumental in planning and executing team events like the Advancement Services and Annual Giving Programs Camp Friedenswald Retreat, the UR Christmas Party, and the UR Retirement parties. She has also been a key contributor to the planning of the UR Summit for 2011 and 2012. Libby has also developed relationships with a variety of campus stakeholders in her current capacity. While she will be missed in the ESC office, she is welcomed by her UR colleagues in the Main Building.
Regards,
Tim Sexton & Micki Kidder
We will start a new tradition next week of recognizing colleagues throughout University Relations for their exceptional service to Our Lady’s University. Our goal is to recognize achievements, dedication, and hard work, and to do so, will honor colleagues every five years moving forward, in connection with their service anniversaries.
Below is a list of honorees, so that you can congratulate them before, during and after the Summit meetings. The Employee Service Recognition session is scheduled for Thursday, August 16 at 11:15 a.m. in Heritage Hall. Please let me know if you have any questions.
5 Years:
Matt Cashore (Marketing and Communications)
Katherine Cinninger (Development)
Beth Grisoli (Marketing and Communications)
Sara Kassen (Development)
Ellen Kyes (Robinson Learning Center)
Jen Millin (Development)
Bill Reagan (Development)
Erik Runyon (Marketing and Communications)
Rita Udvardy (Development)
10 Years:
Shannon Chapla (Public Relations)
Patrena Kedik (Development)
Carolyn Lax (Development)
Kris Machalleck (Development)
Sheila McMahon (Development)
Donna Williams (Development)
15 Years:
Augie Freda (Development)
Annie Geary (Development)
Pat James (Development)
Katherine Lane (Development)
Teresa O’Connor (Development)
20 Years:
George Duke (Development)
Lori Rush (Development)
35 Years:
Kerry Temple (Notre Dame Magazine)
Katherine Lane, Director of Stewardship Programs
It’s not too late to join the fun on Saturday, August 4! We have a UR volunteer team that will distribute water and gator aid at a water station for the Logan’s Run (benefitting Logan Center). The race starts and ends at Stepan Center and winds around Notre Dame’s beautiful campus. There are several start times for the race, with the first race beginning at 8:25 a.m. For more information, please visit http://www.runwithlogan.com/
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me – jdonnell@nd.edu or 1-2998. Family members are encouraged to join us, and remember that this is a perfect way for high school students to complete service hours. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at Stepan Center at 7 a.m. We are the South Quad Water Station that will be manning the first station at the 1 mile mark of the 5K race. We will be located in front of the South Dining Hall.
A couple hours of your time can make a big difference and, I imagine, will be very rewarding for you. Sign up to volunteer if you can!
Jill Donnelly and the UR Community Service Committee
Amanda Qualls, a 2010 Notre Dame graduate, joins the Stewardship Programs team on Monday, August 6th as an administrative assistant reporting directly to Libby Schleiffarth. One of her primary responsibilities will be to serve as the acknowledgment coordinator for the personalized Fr. John Jenkins and Lou Nanni letters. She will be partnering directly with all fundraisers, as well as with the stewardship colleagues who write the letters (Heather, Beth, Sara and Mary) to insure timely, accurate and personalized letters. She will also assist with endowment reports and recognition events.
Since earning her degree in Art History with a minor in Russian and European Studies, Amanda has been pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science at Indiana University in Bloomington. As an undergraduate at Notre Dame, she worked as an assistant in the Office of Institutional Research and at the Career Center. Amanda previously served as a staff writer for the Lucy Burns Institute, and as the interim web manager for Boydell & Brewer Publishers.
On a personal note, Amanda and her husband, Court, have a six-year-old son named Bradyn. She enjoys National Public Radio, reading, animals, baking and traveling. Her favorite time of year is winter, and she is a trained dog groomer.
Please join me in welcoming Amanda to University Relations and back home under the Dome!
Please welcome Andy Fuller to the University Communications team. Andy will bring his varied communications background to fill the role of Account Manager in the department. He began his communications career as a television news anchor for WLFI (CBS) in Lafayette, Indiana. Andy then served as communications director for a United States Congressman in Illinois, before transitioning into a role with a marketing communications firm in South Bend. Most recently, Andy was the regional caretaker for the McDonald’s brand in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. His skill at strategic planning and relationship building will serve him well in his new role at University Communications.
Andy graduated from Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind. with a degree in Communications: Radio and TV Broadcasting in 2002. Andy is a burgeoning foodie, a part-time runner, and full-time husband and father to his wife Brooke and three daughters under the age of 10.
I am happy to announce that baby Binder has arrived! Jen, Chane and Aubrey would like to introduce Alexis Milrea Binder. 
Alexis arrived on 7/31 at 10:36pm. She weighed in at 8lbs 1oz and measured 20 ¾ inches. Both Mama and baby are doing great!
Patricia M. Smith, Administrative Assistant, Regional Development, Midwest
Dear University Relations Team:
It is with excitement that I write to share that Julia Sama will assume the role of Campaign Program Director, effective September 17, 2012. In this role, Julia will work closely with Development, Special Events, OPAC, the Alumni Association and many units throughout campus in nearly all aspects related to the next campaign, including campaign planning/strategy, campaign marketing and communications, Presidential campaign events, campaign volunteer engagement and more.
Julia has been an important leader for Notre Dame for more than 9 years having served as: Program Director for Continuous Improvement (2011-2012); Leadership Rotation Candidate (2009-2011); Director of the Notre Dame Annual Fund (2006-2009); Assistant Director of the Notre Dame Annual Fund (2005-2006), and Undergraduate Admissions Counselor (2003-2005). Julia played a critical role in launching the Office of Continuous Improvement, facilitating countless training sessions and most importantly, coaching several project teams to help them deliver meaningful results. We are fortunate that Julia will bring all of her improvement experience and skills into this new role. She also brings a great deal of history and knowledge of University Relations and development given her prior experience in leading the various Annual Fund programs (e.g. phone center, matching gifts, reunion giving, direct mail, etc.)
Julia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from Notre Dame in 2003. She is also a former member of the Notre Dame Women’s Varsity Rowing Team.
Julia is strategic, creative and among the very best at building internal partnerships. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Julia into her new role.
Regards,
Shannon Cullinan
On behalf of Joe Gelchion…
Please join me in congratulating Jennifer Millin as she begins her new position as Assistant Director, Academic Advancement for the Arts. Jen will be reporting directly to me and working closely with DeBartolo Performing Arts, Snite Museum and Development Office to match needs of benefactors with priorities of the arts. Jen has diligently worked for the University of Notre Dame since 2006 and in the Office of Development, Arts Advancement since 2007. She has been one of the “points-of-contact” between donors and all arts at the University for the past five years. Hard work and dedication to Arts and Letters has prepared Jen well for this new transition. Her existing relationships with benefactors and the Notre Dame community will only continue to grow.
Jen received her Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering degree from Colorado Technical University. She married years ago on New Year’s Eve to Tony Millin (Transportation & Logistics Manager for Flakt Woods Group of Niles). They are blessed with four boys: Anthony Jr. 16, Collin 14, Dustin 12, and Landon 6. They take turns attending Notre Dame performing arts and athletic events. Jen resides in Niles, and most recently the family moved into their dream house on 2 acres. Her sister, Jamie is a Double Domer (’99 & ’02) and a true embodiment of the Fighting Irish Spirit. Jen enjoys reading, music and film, plus she and her family volunteer with a variety of area non-profit events and assist older family and friends with their home maintenance.
Congratulations Jen, on your Notre Dame commitment and new role as Assistant Director, Academic Advancement of the Arts!
Chris Walsh and Peggy Jewett are looking for an Administrative Assistant. The PD is posted on the ND employment site, #12426. Please refer your interest or that of a colleague to the posting, directly to Chris or Peggy, or to Christine DeVore. Thank you.
Our sympathy to Lauren Fox, whose grandfather, Robert Williams, passed away on Sunday, July 22. He was a graduate of the class of ND 1954.
He was a basketball player for Notre Dame and a lifetime Sorin member. He founded Peerless Midwest and was responsible for the wells at Notre Dame. He was a kind and holy man who always had something good to say about everyone. Services will be Friday, July 27, at St. Monica Catholic Church. Final arrangements are being made.
Please keep Lauren and her family in your prayers.
Michael Rodio ’12 is away these next few days attending the funeral of his 82 year-old Grandmother Geraldine Thereda Rodio.
Grandma Rodio was quite the lady! She was her high school’s Valedictorian before embarking on a distinguished teaching career. I believe Michael received his “smarts” from Grandma Geraldine…
Here’s a link to her obituary.
The funeral is tomorrow at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Church of St. Joseph’s in Hammonton, PA.
I suspect you’ll see Michael back here in the office on Thursday — please be sure to let him know you’re thinking about his family.
Jim Small
We are thrilled to welcome Clayton Richard Kidder to our family! Named after his two grandfathers, he was born at 8:24 am Saturday.
He is already amazing us, and is truly a gift from God! Big sister Grace and big brother Ben are excited to welcome him home today.
Thank you for your continued friendship and prayers!
All our best,
Micki and Scott Kidder
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UNIVERSITY RELATIONS SUMMER CARNIVAL
July 21, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Stepan Center
The University Relations Summer Carnival is this Saturday.
If you have not done so, please RSVP by 3:00 p.m. this Friday, July 20.
Click on the link below and fill out the form.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6WZLFPD
TO ACCOMMODATE THE DEMAND, WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND OUR YEARLY CARNIVAL.
IT WILL BE AT STEPAN CENTER FROM 11:30 – 1:30 P.M. THIS SATURDAY.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING IN ATTENDANCE:
University Relations / Public Affairs team members
Camp Mariposa volunteers and kids – they will provide art supplies for kids’ activities, and also baked goods for our fun activities. There will also be a goodwill donation box for the Camp.
Robinson Center kids and volunteers – will assist with games and contests.
Twister Mike – the balloon creator extraordinaire.
Xtreme Fun Party Company – they will provide a dunk tank for dunking your favorite UR colleague, and bouncy house for the kids to enjoy, and a sno-cone machine to ease the Summer heat.
There will also be numerous raffles of donated gifts from Notre Dame Athletics, Hammes Bookstore, and University Food Services.
We are in need of 8 volunteers to staff the dunk tank. One to be dunked, and one to control the crowd. There will be 4 ½ half shifts for the dunk tanks.
Also, any volunteers for set up, and tear down would be very much appreciated.
Don’t miss your chance to help transform a child’s life! Clean-out your closets and donate camp supplies this week for kids in our community who have been affected by an addicted family member. Gently-used items are fine. Bundle up those towels, children’s clothing, small bottles of shower soap and shampoo, outdoor toys and board games.
Checks are also acceptable and appreciated. The drive runs through Monday, July 23.
Camp Mariposa Indiana is a first-of-its-kind program for children, ages 9-12, affected by an addicted or co-dependent family member. It is a free, traditional, multi-day camp that provides counseling, problem-solving techniques and self-care strategies in a fun environment for children in need. Help make a big difference with your donation.
Thank you!
Elizabeth (Beth) M. Ferlic, Assistant Director of Stewardship Programs
3rdsession features Development’s Augie Freda on guitar and ACE Program Associate John Wibbens on bass (guitar, not the fish).
Come on out! If you’ve not seen us for a while, we’ve added a lot of new songs. Our regular female vocalist, Jessie, is out on maternity leave (It’s a GIRL!!), but Donna Williams (from Single Malt Suzy) has been our guest vocalist and she’s great!
Don’t forget to call The Midway Tavern and Dancehall anytime after 5 PM (255-0458) to reserve a table! Always a good idea! The Midway has a rich and colorful history dating back to prohibition days!
The Dance Hall will be designated Non-Smoking for the evening. Only a $5 cover (to pay for the Band’s music lessons).
http://www.3rdsession.com/html/july_21__2012.htm
Hope to see you there!
Augie
Donate camp supplies and help transform a child’s life! Beginning next Monday, July 16, the University Relations Community Service Committee is sponsoring an in-kind donation drive for Camp Mariposa Indiana, so get those pillow cases, sleeping bags, flash lights, and other must-have camp supplies ready. New items only, please.
Camp Mariposa is a Moyer Foundation initiative and first-of-its-kind program for kids, ages 9-12, affected by an addicted or co-dependent family member. It is a free, traditional, multi-day camp that provides counseling, problem-solving techniques and self-care strategies in a fun environment for children in need. Locally, Camp Mariposa has teamed up with Oaklawn Psychiatric Center to run an overnight camp 5 times a year for kids in our community who face these challenges. Visit www.moyerfoundation.org for more information on the camp and on how ND ’87 alumna Karen Phelps Moyer is making a difference in children’s lives through her foundation.
From July 16—July 23, you will find in-kind donation boxes throughout the UR offices, as well as at the UR Carnival on July 21. Please consider making a donation and a difference for these kids in our community, 95% of whom live at or the below the poverty line. A full list of items needed will be posted on donation boxes and sent via email later this week.
Thank you, as always, for your support and for embodying the spirit of Our Lady’s University. For questions, please contact Beth Ferlic at eferlic@nd.edu.
~The University Relations Community Service Committee
Dear colleagues,
I’m thrilled to announce that Shannon Cullinan and Heather Hakanen will be moving offices to Eddy Street Commons! Effective July 5th, Shannon will move into the office vacated by Dave Morrissey. Heather will occupy the workstation immediately around the corner to the north.
This move will offer additional opportunities for collaboration and partnership as we move toward the next campaign. Please extend a heartfelt welcome upon their arrival to ESC!
Micki L. Kidder, Associate Vice President
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS SUMMER CARNIVAL
July 21, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Stepan Center
The University Relations Summer Carnival is just under two weeks away. If you have not done so, please RSVP by this Friday.
Click on the link below and fill out the form.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6WZLFPD
Volunteers Needed
As in the past, the Events Committee is in need of volunteers to help again at this year’s carnival. We need help with supervising the dunk tank, making sno cones, supervising childrens’ games, set up, and clean up. If you would like to lend a hand, please let me know, your help is greatly appreciated!!
Camp Mariposa
As a reminder, this year’s UR Carnival will highlight Camp Mariposa, a Moyer Foundation initiative and first-of-its-kind program that helps children, ages 9-12, affected by an addicted or co-dependent family member. Camp Mariposa is a free, traditional, fun, multi-day camp that provides counseling, emotional support, problem-solving and self-care strategies and a fun environment for children in need.
There will be in-kind donation boxes throughout the UR offices the week leading up to the Carnival, as well as at the Carnival. Please consider making an in-kind donation. Items needed range from pillow cases, to socks, to shampoo, to stuffed animals. A full list of items needed will be posted on donation boxes.
We look forward to seeing you! Please contact Doug Leyes, Marian Appleton, or Vicki Reeder with any questions.
Sponsored by the University Relations Events Committee
Please join me in welcoming Angela Dennig to the Notre Dame Development team as Administrative Assistant for the West Region. She will provide administrative support to Erin Jones and Megan Meihaus. Angela will join the Notre Dame team on July 9, 2012.
Angie received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, majoring in German and French.
Angie has most recently provided administrative support to the Center for the Study of Financial Regulations at the University of Notre Dame. From 1979 to 2008, she served as the international flight coordinator for Delta Airlines.
Angela and her spouse Tim reside in Granger. Their daughter Jessica resides in Austin, Texas and their son Jamie is employed with the university in the financial aid department. When Angie has spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and entertaining for family and friends.
Please join me in welcoming Angela to the West Regional Development team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Director of Development, West Region
Taylor Packet will join the University Communications Web Team on July 9 as a Web Graphic Designer. Fresh out of school, Taylor showcases a keen talent for design as well as an understanding of web development practices. A native of Dayton, Ohio, her duties will include design/development, client consultation and creative thinking. Please join me in welcoming Taylor to our team. We’re very pleased to have her.
Nick Johnson, Director of Web and Interactive Marketing
I write to share a new University-wide initiative for public recognition on campus. In an effort to ensure consistency and equity for benefactors, the Office of Stewardship Programs will be responsible for all public recognition (walls, plaques, signage, etc.) moving forward. Stewardship will work closely with the University Architect’s Office and building managers to meet all existing and future recognition needs.
For official dedications of buildings and programs, I will work closely with the Office of Special Events to facilitate best-in-class events, taking responsibility for both the public recognition and tokens of appreciation from the University. For smaller events, the point of contact should work closely with me to ensure the proper plaque/signage is obtained.
To learn more about the new policy and procedures for public recognition, please see the document attached to your email on this topic. We look forward to partnering with you on recognition in the future.
In Notre Dame,
Katherine Lane, Director of Stewardship Programs
We announce the opening of a Sr. Administrative Assistant position within University Relations. This position will provide executive level administrative support to:
A preferred internal candidate has been identified. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Melanie Davis by Friday, July 6.
Congratulations to the entire White family as they welcomed healthy twins into the world this week! Attached you can see a beautiful family picture! Please keep the entire family in your prayers as they prepare to greet Reagan Reilly and Jackson Finnegan home soon!
God Bless and Congratulations to the White Family!
Michael McLaughlin, Senior Director of Development – East Region
Karen Putt, Program Director, Classes and Special Events at the Notre Dame Alumni Association, has transferred to a new position within the University at the Graduate School. As a result, we will be posting her previous position shortly. Please be advised we will only post this position internally as we have identified a preferred candidate within the organization. Please feel free to contact Marc Burdell at 1-8467 or mburdell@nd.edu with questions. Thank you.
Tara Hunt, a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame and former intern with Notre Dame Magazine, will join the magazine staff as an associate editor July 2. A Chicago native, Hunt was a French and English double major with a minor in journalism who has worked at the University in the Alumni Association and the Mendoza College of Business. She succeeds John Monczunski who retired this past spring and her duties will include writing, reporting and editing for both the magazine’s print edition and its website.
Kerry Temple, Editor, ND Magazine
Please join me in welcoming Lindsey Parker Bennett to the development team. Lindsey will be the new Billing Coordinator responsible for the billing and distribution of football tickets/parking passes for the 2012 season. She will be working primarily with Andrew Frye and me throughout the Fall. Her responsibilities will include assistance with authorizing credit cards in PayPal (for those who do not have access to secure terminals), hotel accommodations for off-site staff, parking lottery orders, billing questions, and shipments/delivery of inventory. Lindsey started today, Tuesday, June 26th.
In 2009, Lindsey graduated from Indiana University in South Bend with a B.A. in Mass Communications/Journalism. During her senior year, she completed an internship at the South Bend Tribune. Following graduation, she was a Curriculum Assistant at Yongsan International School of Seoul, Korea. Lindsey lived in Korea until 2011, when she moved back to the U.S. to be closer to family.
Lindsey will be working in the office next to Jean Gorman at Eddy Street Commons, and may be reached at 574-631-1818 (parking lottery general line) or Lindsey.P.Bennett.99@nd.edu. Please be sure to stop by and welcome Lindsey to this very important role.
Jill Calderone
It is with mixed emotions that University Communications Web is announcing that application developer Jeremy Friesen will be taking a position with the Hesburgh Library effective July 1. During his three years with UCWeb, Jeremy has been a key member of the group taking on the monumental task of managing our Conductor CMS, but has also been key on a variety of other internal and external projects. We are actively seeking a to fill his position with an experienced Ruby on Rails programmer, which is open until July 4 (jobs.nd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58910)
Erik Runyon, Manager of Interactive Development, Web University Communications
Congratulations to Andrew Fiedler on his promotion to the DSS role, supporting the Alumni Association. Although Andrew now officially reports to the OIT, he remains a valued part of the NDAA team.
With his promotion, Andrew’s former position with the Alumni Association’s myNotreDame Help Desk will have an opening for a support coordinator. This position provides levels 1, 2, and 3 support for myNotreDame, both internally and externally.
Please see or forward the job posting if you are interested or have a prospective candidate to refer.
Mark Welch, NDAA
On the evening of Friday, June 22, Barbie Bertschy was married to Warren Gallimore in an outdoor ceremony on gorgeous Lake Michigan. The ceremony was beautiful, meaningful and they enjoyed having their grown children participate. They were surrounded by family and close friends which made it even more special. Life gave them a second chance at love and they could not be happier.
Dear Development Team,
I am pleased to announce that we will be posting for a Director of International Advancement. This position will serve as the primary fundraiser for our international efforts, as well as the liaison between the University’s International Office and the Development Department. Reporting directly to me, this position will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward benefaction from international alumni, parents, and friends, including individuals and organizations. Due to the nature of the position, we are requiring experience and an understanding of cross-cultural communication and engagement.
Please refer potential candidates to Melanie Davis (631-1837; mdavis21@nd.edu) or apply online to position 12288. I look forward to welcoming this position to our team!
My best,
Joe Gelchion
Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Lauren Cressy Dunbar to our Annual Giving Team. Lauren will be serving Our Lady’s University as the Assistant Director of Reunion Giving. Specifically, she will be working with our reunion giving class representatives in the 15 through 40 year reunion classes. Lauren starts on Monday, June 25th.
Lauren most recently worked for The Montessori Academy at Edison Lakes. She was responsible for the school’s admissions, recruitment activities and marketing and advertising campaigns. She also served as their Community Relations and Alumni Coordinator.
Prior to her position with The Montessori Academy, Lauren was the Events Coordinator at The Center for the Homeless in South Bend. With the Center for the Homeless, Lauren organized three major annual fundraising events and directed weekly committee meetings comprised of benefactors, volunteers and staff. Lauren’s experience training and supervising volunteers will serve her well at Notre Dame.
Lauren recently graduated from the South Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Program, is a member of Young Professionals Against Poverty and is a parishioner at St. Pius X in Granger. Lauren will be getting married on September 29th to Josh Higginbotham at St. Bavo’s in Mishawaka.
Finally, Lauren is an alumna of the University of Dayton where she received her B.A. in Communications and Public Relations. Lauren can be congratulated at (574) 631-1525.
For Notre Dame,
Craig J. Horvath ‘88, Director, Interest Groups
Dear Colleagues,
Ann Orr will be leaving the DIS team on June 29th to pursue other interests. I would like to commend Ann for her exemplary support of the Advancement Services mission during her tenure in University Relations.
With Ann’s departure, we have an opening for a data analyst within DIS. The analyst will be charged with analyzing, creating, and maintaining permanent and ad-hoc reports for the Department of Development. The position will be responsible to develop programs and systems, and provide maintenance for applications in support of data reporting and internet access to data. Providing needed training to staff in order for them to run standardized reports and systems themselves is included in the duties of the data analyst.
With the Advance Web implementation already underway, I am planning a quick timeline for finding Ann’s replacement. Please contact me if you are interested or have a prospective candidate to refer.
Carleen Quinlan, Director, DIS
It’s with a great sense of appreciation that we announce that Jen Hengehold will be hanging up her pen (for a little while) to devote full attention to her two young children. Jen’s last official day of work will be June 28th.
Jen’s work for her alma mater has been “world-class” in every way. She’s taken on the toughest assignments and always over performed. The work she did for the SPIRIT campaign will be the GOLD STANDARD for campaigns to come. Her style, grace and quick wit will be missed by all who’ve worked with her.
Now here’s the good news…
Jen has agreed to “freelance” for us on the next campaign. We will be calling on her to set the tone, like only she can.
Thank you Jen Hengehold — you’re the best!
—
Jim Small
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Development
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 North Eddy Street
South Bend, IN 46617
o: 574.631.7510
c: 574.245.0177
MY BLOG: www.NDGOIRISH.com
Welcome to Lauren Fox, Special Events
Please join Kathy, Barbie and me in welcoming Lauren Fox to the Special Events team. Lauren will join us on June 18th as Assistant Director, Special Events. In her new role Lauren will oversee the operational needs of our department. Lauren will coordinate a variety of events, develop standard operating procedures for the department and help identify and implement a system to enhance our management of events.
Lauren joins us from the Department of Theology as a Communications and Special project coordinator. Over the past few years, Lauren has led the coordination and execution of the Ph.D. Admissions weekend, along with the many Theology Undergraduate and Faculty/Department events. In addition, Lauren brings years of event management experience at Merry Me Events and Ruth’s Chris, complimented by a deep commitment to the mission of Notre Dame.
Lauren earned her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Indiana University of South Bend with a concentration in Public Relations and Communications. Lauren is artistically blessed and has developed a passion for graphic design and brings needed experience in Adobe In Design, Photoshop, Premier Pro CS4, Macintosh operating systems, and Conductor web design.
Lauren and her husband met while attending Marian High School and will celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary later this month. We are thrilled to welcome Lauren to our team!
In Notre Dame,
Mary Andersen
Director of Executive Events
Office of Special Events
University of Notre Dame
405 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN. 46556
(574) 631-7971
Fax: (574)-631-8114
Dear Colleagues:
I am happy to announce that Janelle Green has accepted the position of Coordinator in Donor Experience. She has been working with us on a temporary basis since last fall and has become an important part of our team.
She graduated from Anderson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Family Science. While there, she worked as a student assistant and manager within the admissions office, and also as an interpersonal relationships trainer for the psychology department.
Her customer service focus, professionalism, and smiling disposition is an important addition to our team. Please congratulate me in welcoming Janelle! Her “official” first day is Monday, June 18.
Best regards,
Katie Rose
Matthew Storin named chief communications executive at Notre Dame
Matthew V. Storin, former editor of The Boston Globe and former associate vice president for news and information at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed chief communications executive for the University, according to Louis M. Nanni, vice president for University Relations.
A Notre Dame graduate, Storin will begin serving in the newly created position July 8. He will oversee all central communications, including public relations, marketing, public information, issues management, executive communications, Notre Dame Magazine, internal communications, multimedia services, Web and print design and development, copywriting, social media, and strategic communications planning.
Storin was associate vice president for news and information from 2002 to 2006, after which he continued to teach through 2011 in the University’s John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy.
“I am thrilled that Matt has accepted this offer to once again return to his alma mater to lead our varied communications initiatives,” Nanni said. “Matt’s professional expertise and deep understanding of Notre Dame make him the ideal person for this new position.”
Storin added: “This is a time of enormous change for how we convey and receive information, so I’m especially pleased to be returning to Notre Dame to work with a team of accomplished and forward-looking professionals in University Communications. Notre Dame combines the Catholic intellectual tradition with attributes of a great research university and has many unique stories to tell. I relish being part of that effort again, telling our story across a multitude of platforms.”
After graduating from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Storin began his newspaper career with the Daily News in his hometown of Springfield, Mass. He then served for four years as the congressional correspondent for the Griffin-Larrabee News Bureau in Washington, D.C.
Storin began working for The Globe in 1969, serving for two years as White House correspondent, three years as metropolitan editor, and a year in Tokyo as the paper’s Asian bureau chief. He held a variety of editing and management positions at The Globe from 1976 to 1982, including national editor, assistant managing editor, assistant managing editor for features and deputy managing editor. He was appointed managing editor in 1982 and served in that capacity for three years.
Storin left The Globe to become deputy managing editor for national affairs with U.S. News & World Report and went on to work as editor and senior vice president of the Chicago Sun-Times, editor of the Maine Times, and managing editor and executive editor of the New York Daily News.
Storin returned to The Globe in 1992 as executive editor and was promoted to editor a year later. Under his direction, the newspaper won four Pulitzer Prizes.
He retired as editor of The Globe in July 2001 and held a fellowship at Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy before his first return to Notre Dame.
Storin has served on Notre Dame’s advisory council for the College of Arts and Letters since 1996 and has been a member of the advisory committee for the Gallivan Program.
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From: Dennis Brown, assistant vice president for public information and communications
Dear Colleagues,
I wanted to bring to your attention two extremely interesting positions that are currently open.
Associate Director of Foundation Relations
The Associate Director of Foundation Relations is charged with supporting the University’s strategic academic objectives through (a) faculty engagement; (b) research/proposal development (including idea/project management); (c) foundation relations; and (d) administrative oversight. As part of a central development staff, the successful candidate will work across the University (with faculty, staff, and administrators) to surface, devise, and implement strategic academic fundraising initiatives to bolster the University’s research enterprise.
The Associate Director works within the academic advancement team, a group of professionals focused on growing external support for faculty-led research through effective ideation and concept development. Working directly with faculty to understand, synthesize, and articulate research for a development audience, the successful candidate is analytical, creative, and able to approach an concept from multiple angles. The successful candidate has superior writing and editing skills, is an effective communicator, is comfortable and familiar with an academic setting, and earns respect and credibility with ease.
Administrative Assistant to the Academic Advancement Officers
The Administrative Assistant will work in close collaboration with the Academic Advancement team (Di Pasquale, Fortener, Kassen and Utz) in executing their development plans. By helping design, implement and maintain administrative / clerical / organizational systems, the Administrative Assistant will play a critical role in determining the success of the Academic Advancement team. The Administrative Assistant’s ability to successfully, efficiently and systematically execute the identified duties and responsibilities is essential to meeting established goals and objectives. The Administrative Assistant will be an integral part of the Academic Advancement team, and will provide administrative support to up to 4 Director-level staff.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the positions, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Yours in Notre Dame,
George Q. Keegan, Senior Director – Corporate and Foundation Relations
Dear Colleagues,
The UR Community Service Committee is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. to collect suits and professional clothing June 18 – 25.
Please take a minute to clean-out your closet for items such as suits, dresses, shirts, blouses, purses, belts and shoes. All of these items are greatly appreciated and can be easily donated in one of the donation boxes available within UR.
Collection runs from Monday, June 18 -Monday, June 25
Let Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. give yourold suits and professional clothing new life. By donating your gently used business clothing, you help outfit those in need for success in the workplace or applying for jobs.
DONATION BOXES LOCATED AT:
– Eddy Street Commons break room/cafe
– Eck Visitorʼs Center (2nd floor)
– Grace Hall, 5th floor
– Main Building (405)
Sponsored by the University Relations Community Service Committee.
Questions? Please contact Katie Rutledge, katie.rutledge@nd.edu
Jessica M. Brookshire, MSA, CHES, Associate Director for Public Affairs
Thank you for the opportunity to make you aware of an opening on our Annual Fund team. We are currently accepting applications for the Assistant Director, 45-50 Year Reunion Giving position. The Assistant Director will work with leading benefactors and volunteers from the 45 and 50 year reunion classes and is responsible for coordinating and leading the fundraising efforts of these classes for their reunion class gifts. Undergraduate alumni participation and unrestricted revenue are the 2 key goals for this new hire. This position reports to me, the Director of Interest Groups.
For Notre Dame,
Craig J. Horvath ‘88, Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
I am happy to report that Katherine and Jake Cinninger are the proud parents of their new daughter, Ruby Maxine. Ruby was born June 11, 2012 at 7:53 am – weight 7 lb, 11 oz and 19.25 inches long. Katherine commented that she has a full head of hair and is perfect!!
Please join me in sharing best wishes to Katherine, Jake, and their son Townes.
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Please join me in welcoming Mary Jane Añón to the University Relations team. Mary Jane will start on June 18 as Assistant Director of Advisory Councils and Special Projects.
Mary Jane brings with her a Bachelor of Science from DePaul University, internship experience with Merrill Lynch, and two years spent as a Loan Consultant Associate with Washington Mutual Bank. For the last seven years, Mary Jane has served as a Supervisor and Training Manager with Legacy.com, overseeing a team of content screeners within a media company that collaborates with more than 800 newspapers around the globe to share information, condolences, and remembrances relating to newspaper obituaries.
In her position as Assistant Director, Mary Jane will manage the daily operations of the Advisory Council program in an effort to deepen their engagement and support of Notre Dame’s mission.
Mary Jane and her husband, Mauricio, have two daughters—Sofia and Luciana—and they attend Queen of Peace Church. Mary Jane is actively involved in supporting the school, including coaching a youth soccer team.
Please join me in welcoming Mary Jane to our team.
Sincerely,
Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for University Relations
Greetings from the MBA Department,
Last week we will welcomed the One-Year Class of 2013 and in August the Two-Year Class of 2014 begins.
The Career Development team is reaching out to staff, human resource professionals, alumni and employers and asking for help with our sixth annual MBA Interview JumpStart. This a great program that provides mock interviews to our MBA students and allows you to give back through one-on-one coaching. The MBA Interview JumpStart program connects volunteer practice interviewers with MBA students to provide them with immediate performance feedback and development insight.
Volunteer interviewers are provided with resources including a brief training session, interview questions, and a student performance feedback form. Volunteer for a full or partial day for the two-day on-campus event:
One-Year MBA Interview JumpStart Tuesday, July 3
Please click the following link for registration:
http://webapp.business.nd.edu/recruit_mba/jumpstart/register/
Following registration, you’ll receive a confirmation and a link to our brief online MBA Practice Interviewer Training designed to prepare you for the interviewing event.
Program details will follow, if you have any questions please contact me.
Go Irish!
Sincerely,
Matt Money
I’m pleased to announce that Michael Rodio (pronounced rodeo) ’12 – a Summa Cum Laude graduate (3.9 GPA) of the University of Notre Dame – has joined Development’s Marketing & Communications team as a WRITER.
Michael (Oceanport, NJ) graduated last month from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts in Music: Honors Piano Performance, Galvin Program in Journalism and Ethics & Philosophy Glynn Family Honors Program. He also spent a year studying in Ireland at Trinity College and the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
While a student at Notre Dame, Michael was Head Commissioner of “Muddy Sunday,” and Commissioner of the “Collegiate Jazz Festival.” He was a member of the Notre Dame Jazz Band, served as a Tour Guide and he had a starring role in a recently produced College of Arts & Letters video…
The young man has a writing talent.
Notre Dame Magazine Editor Kerry Temple calls Michael “one of the most talented writers to EVER come out of Notre Dame…” High praise indeed!
Not surprisingly, Michael happens to be the “most published” intern in the history of Notre Dame Magazine with articles running in the Winter 2011, Spring 2012 and Summer 2012 issues of the magazine.
On our team, Michael will be responsible for the day-to-day publishing of the DAILY DOMER – our new storytelling platform that officially launches on Tuesday, August 21 at 8:21 AM ET. In addition, he’ll be writing and editing proposals, story solutions, scripts, direct mail, social media solutions, etc.
Please be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to Michael!
Jim Small, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
The Office of Stewardship Programs will be out of the office on the mornings of Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12-13, attending their annual planning retreat. If you need immediate assistance, please reach them in the afternoons.
Thanks,
Katherine Lane, Director of Stewardship Programs
I am thrilled to announce that Sarah Bogucki will be joining the Development Research Team as the Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Analysis. In this role, Sarah will support Corporate and Foundation Relations as well as work with the Academic Advancement Officers and be considered a member of George Keegan’s CFR team. Organizationally, Sarah will report to me. Sarah will start with us on Monday, June 18.
Sarah joins us after a ten-year career with 1st Source Bank, starting as a customer service representative in the Online Banking business, quickly moving to operations manager for the Online Banking business. Most recently, she was Officer of Corporate Asset Management and was moving into the role of Officer, Mortgage Loan Consultation. Throughout her career, Sarah has developed and honed her skills in working with high net worth clients and internal stakeholders to bring success at both tactical and strategic levels– skills that will serve both her and Notre Dame well.
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, majoring in management with a minor in marketing. Some of you might also recall that Sarah’s mother, Sally Stockton, worked with us in Development as a member of the Annual Fund team.
Please join me in welcoming Sarah to the Notre Dame Development and University Relations team!
Augie Freda, Director, Development Research
The University Relations Summit Committee is proud to present
UR’s GOT TALENT
This showcase of musical talent within our division will take place
at the end of the UR Summit on August 16.
ARE YOU A SINGER? DO YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?
IF YOU HAVE MUSICAL TALENT, THIS CALL TO AUDITION IS FOR YOU!
See below for details.
To participate:
Proud parents Ann and Mike Hastings welcomed Catherine Ann Hastings (Kate) into the world on May 16th at 12:09 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz., and was 19.75 inches long.
Everyone is happy and healthy, and feeling very blessed!
I would like to share with you that I am currently hiring an Account Manager in University Communications. The Account Manager will develop, manage, and coordinate the execution of strategic integrated marketing projects within the University, involving specific colleges, schools, departments, centers, institutes, and programs. The Account Manager is the single point of contact with clients for all communications work and is responsible for building and managing close client relationships.
The areas of focus for the Account Manager position and skills/experience required include:
If you know of anyone who would be a good match for this position, or if you are interested in applying yourself, the posting for this job can be found on the at jobs.nd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58748.
Should you have any questions about the Account Manager position, please reach out to Melanie Davis or me directly.
Joe Lyphout, Account Executive , AgencyND
500 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
http://agency.nd.edu
Phone: 574.631.5942 Email: lyphout.2@nd.edu Fax: 574.631.8060
Dear Friends,
Just wanted to send a friendly reminder about the Kellogg Institute’s reception/open house tomorrow from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Several Kellogg staffers will have “stations” explaining their programs in the Great Hall of the Hesburgh Building –its a terrific way to learn about what is going on at the Kellogg Institute as well as enjoy some good food and good conversation.
We hope to see you there.
Warmest regards,
Steve
Steve Reifenberg
Executive Director
Kellogg Institute for International Studies
University of Notre Dame
130 Hesburgh Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556
tel: 574 631 0517
fax: 574 631 6717
www.nd.edu/~kellogg
www.santiagoschildren.wordpress.com
Join us as we celebrate with Anne-Marie, Coley and Grace the new addition to the Campbell family, Adeline Rose, born May 25th at 12:56 PM. An 8lb 12oz beauty, we welcome her to the world, and give thanks that she and Anne-Marie are healthy and home.
We want to welcome Lisa Heming to the Alumni Association as Academic Program Director.
Lisa joined the Notre Dame community in 2006 as Admissions Manager for the Executive MBA Program and most recently served as Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services for the Chicago EMBA Program. Her responsibilities included management of the recruiting and admissions processes along with student services for the Chicago program location. Prior to Notre Dame, Lisa worked in student affairs at Marquette University and business development for the telecommunications industry. She earned a Master in Higher Education Administration from Marquette University and a B.A. in Communications from University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. Her husband, Scott, is a 2009 graduate of the Notre Dame Executive MBA program. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, sailing and adventure travel with her husband and running marathons.
Lisa will make a valuable contribution to the Alumni Association; please join me in welcoming her.
Marc Burdell
It is with mixed emotions that I congratulate Brenda Teshka on her new position as Sr. Administrative Assistant to Associate Dean JoAnn DellaNeva in the College of Arts & Letters. I am saddened to see Brenda leave University Relations, and will miss her deeply, but am thrilled she has this new opportunity. Most importantly, I look forward to hearing of her success in this next step in her career at Notre Dame.
I would like to thank Brenda for 16 years of service with University Relations. Brenda has served in several capacities that include Coordinator in the Advisory Council Programs and Sr. Administrative Assistant for International Advancement. We will miss her greatly and wish her well.
Her last day in University Relations is today, Thursday, May 24. This opportunity and transition came about quickly, and I invite you to stop by the Café at Eddy Street at 1:30 p.m. today to wish her well.
My best,
Micki
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Please join us at our next UR MOMS meeting and enjoy a discussion on nutrition led by Notre Dame’s very own nutritionist, Jocie Antonelli. Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
Wednesday, June 6
Noon-1:00 PM
Grace Hall Lower Level Training Room
**Please note: the annual University Staff Summer Picnic is 11 AM- 1 PM on this date. Feel free to grab your food at Stepan Center and join us in Grace!
To RSVP for this event, please accept or decline this invitation by Thursday, May 31.
Jennifer Binder Heather M. Moriconi
Admin Asst Regional Development Asst Director of Stewardship Programs
Jbinder1@nd.edu Moriconi.1@nd.edu
574/631-1435 574/631-9784
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that a new position for Administrative Assistant within the Office of Development West Region has been posted on the HR jobs site. The candidate will perform a diverse set of advanced administrative, clerical and project management duties requiring strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and computer skills. This role will interact with donors, alumni, benefactors and University personnel on a daily basis. This position will report to and support two regional directors based in the western region and work out of the Eddy Street Commons office suite. Working hours will mirror West coast hours and therefore the work schedule for this individual will be from 11:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. EST.
Specific responsibilities include:
– Coordinating and managing schedules for two Regional Directors covering California and Arizona.
– Preparing correspondence and other business documents.
– Maintaining an organized office, including detailed files and records.
– Daily interactions with our benefactors and donors requiring good interpersonal communication skills.
– Serving on projects and committees, as requested.
I encourage all interested individuals to apply and/or make recommendations to either myself or Christine DeVore.
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Regional Director, West Region
CALLING ALL MOTHERS!
May is the month of Mary, our Mother. What a beautiful time to also celebrate all Mothers!
The Parents Program is coordinating Masses around the country on May 20 to celebrate the Mothers of Notre Dame.
The Mothers of Notre Dame Mass in the South Bend area will be celebrated at
Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 Ironwood Road, South Bend
8 a.m. on Sunday, May 20.
There will be a reception after the Mass. We are grateful to Eva Horvath for coordinating the Mass, and to pastor Rev. Largent for celebrating the Mass for us.
All are welcome to honor the Mothers, Grandmothers, and Women of Notre Dame at Little Flower Catholic Church on May 20!
Barbara M. Kelly, Parents Program
http://parents.nd.edu Proud to be ND ~ Notre Dame Parent Pride
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that a new position of Annual Giving Programs (AGP) Administrative Assistant is now posted on the HR jobs site.
This position reports to me and will perform a diverse set of advanced administrative, clerical and project management duties requiring strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and computer skills. This role will interact with students, alumni, benefactors and University personnel on a daily basis.
Specific responsibilities of the position also include:
– Coordinating the integrated schedule for the AGP leadership team and managing the agendas, invitations and schedule for the AGP Operating Rhythm
– Preparing presentations, correspondence and other business documents
– Maintaining an organized office, including detailed files and records
– Serving on projects and committees inside/outside AGP as required
– Managing the schedule for my office and monitoring preparations for meetings as appropriate
I encourage all interested individuals to apply.
Best regards,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director Annual Giving Programs
If you are interested in “Going Green”, getting fit, saving money and having a great time with your co-workers, then please attend a “brown bag” informational meeting on Tuesday, May 8, at 12:15 PM in the Sorin Room at ESC. If you think that commuting by bicycle isn’t for you, check out these top ten excuses and solutions: http://www.michianabiketowork.org/excuses/index.php. We hope you can make it to the meeting on May 8 at the lunch hour! If you are interested in joining the UR team but you can’t make the meeting, please contact Jim Reeves (jreeves2@nd.edu)
Go Irish!
University Relations Bike to Work Week Captains: Heather Moriconi, Emily Paul, Jim Reeves
Dear Colleagues:
I am happy to share that Erin Bess has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant in Stewardship Programs. Many of you have already had the pleasure of interacting with Erin as she has served as a temporary employee in Donors Services, the Sorin Society and Stewardship Programs the last several months.
A graduate of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Erin has interned with the Riley Children’s Foundation, State Farm Insurance and the Rolls-Royce Corporation. She brings much enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity to the role. Please help me in congratulating Erin and officially welcoming her to the Development Department.
Warmest Regards,
Katherine Lane
Come on out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with 3rd SeSSion at The Midway Tavern on Saturday, May 5. Who knows, maybe I’ll even break out a sombrero for a song or two!
The fun and music starts at 9 pm and goes until 1 am. Come for some of it, come for all of it! It’s always a good time and a fun crowd! Of course, The Midway is a classic venue with lots of great history.
You can also call The Midway Tavern to reserve a table. Here’s more information:
http://www.3rdsession.com/html/may_5__2012.htm
Once again, the $5 cover goes to music lessons for the band. The dancehall at the Midway will be designated smoke-free for the evening. You can also call the Midway and reserve a table!
Hope to see you there!
August R. Freda, Jr. ’79, Director, Development Research and Lead Guitarist, 3rd SeSSion
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Cheryl Rimes as the new Associate Director, Annual Giving Program (AGP) Analytics, effective April 23rd. Cheryl will report to me and have responsibility for the creation of the Analytics function within AGP. Cheryl will be responsible for building comprehensive analytics capabilities and executing plans to support AGP in the areas of marketing and prospect research, segmentation, donor acquisition and development, fundraising performance, benchmarking and strategic planning. She will also be responsible for analytics supporting AGP operations and processes.
Cheryl joins Notre Dame from the Whirlpool Corporation where she served as Senior Project Analyst, Database Marketing, North America Brand Product Organization. Prior to joining Whirlpool, Cheryl held positions of increasing responsibility in Analytics in the healthcare industry, including a role as the Lead Business Systems Analyst at the University of Michigan Health System. She is a proven leader with excellent critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills.
Cheryl received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Administration from Hope College, and achieved Lean Healthcare Certification from the University of Michigan School of Engineering. She has a broad working knowledge of business intelligence, reporting, data warehouses, query tools and programming languages.
Cheryl and her husband Dave, and sons Kyle, Erik and Jon live in Stevensville, Michigan. Please join me in welcoming Cheryl to the AGP team as she takes on this important role for the University.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Please join me in welcoming Chris Walsh to the University of Notre Dame Development 
team. Chris begins his work with Notre Dame after a successful twenty year career in the healthcare industry.
Chris is a 1987 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Pre-Professional Studies and Psychology. He also earned a Masters in Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis. Chris is a Monogram winner and served as captain of the Notre Dame Swim Team.
Chris has a unique professional skill set that blends exceptional sales success complimented by a strong service commitment. He spent several years in the Indianapolis rehabilitation and specialty care community as a successful physical therapist and later transitioned to the corporate side where he represented the Merck and Stryker product lines of Reconstructive, Trauma and Orthopedics.
In 2009, Chris launched his first entrepreneurial company, Cancer Treatment Survival, Inc. The mission of the firm is to become a consultant to people with new diagnoses of cancer with direct focus on education, organization and preparation for their medical care. Chris also authored his first book in 2010, “The First Fifteen Minutes of Cancer”.
Notre Dame welcomes the entire Walsh family including Chris’s wife Stephanie, and their children: Lilly, Aislinn and Declan. The Walsh family lives in Niles, Michigan and they are members of St Joseph’s Parish in South Bend.
Chris will be a wonderful addition to the Development team and I am very proud to welcome him aboard!
Go Irish!
Michael McLaughlin
Please join me in welcoming Jared Mrozinske as the newest member of the Major Gifts team at Notre Dame! Jared will start on April 16, 2012, as Associate Director of Major Gifts. He will be responsible for relationship-building with alumni, parents, and friends to assess their interest, financial capacity, and willingness to support the University with unrestricted gifts in the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Jared’s portfolio will be focused on individuals in the Western Region.
Jared began his career at the University of Notre Dame in April 2009 when he was hired as an Event Marketing and Ticketing intern within the Department of Athletics. In March 2011, Jared joined University Relations as Program Manager for the Annual Fund. In this role, Jared has helped to plan, strategize, and implement donor engagement through direct mail, e-mail, and phone efforts. Jared, in partnership with Program Manager Pablo Martinez, currently manages over 130 student callers and oversees their efforts to solicit donations for Notre Dame. Jared earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Purdue University.
From April 16 through May 4, Jared will gradually transition from his current role as Program Manager in the phone center to the role of Associate Director, Major Gifts. This gradual transition is to ensure continuity in the phone center until the end of regular student calling on May 2. Jared will be fulltime with Major Gifts on Monday, May 7.
Welcome Jared, and go Irish!
Sincerely,
Anne-Marie Campbell
Please join me in welcoming Adam Stoffel to the DIS team! Adam will join us on April 16 as a Data Analyst. His role in DIS will be to collaborate with University Relations in performing analysis, design, development, support and maintenance of the applications which support our development goals. This includes the creation and maintenance of standard and ad-hoc reports.
Adam comes to Notre Dame from Robert Bosch, LLC where is worked as a Sr. Programmer Analyst for the past 5 years. Adam’s technical background and educational background will be a great benefit to the department.
Adam graduated in 2005 from IUSB with a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.B.A. in Marketing in 2011. Adam and his wife, Christina are the proud parents of a 1 year old son, Colin.
Please welcome Adam to the University Relations team!
Carleen Quinlan, Director DIS
Please join us at our next UR MOMS meeting and enjoy a facilitated discussion about meal planning, easy recipes, healthy snacks and eating on a budget.
Tuesday, May 1, Noon-1:00 PM, ESC Family Room
This meeting will be a crock pot carry-in gathering. Please bring a dish to share and the recipe you used. (We will scan and send you the recipes following the lunch!) If you prefer to bring a ‘non’ crock pot recipe, please do.
To avoid having too many duplicate dishes, we are requesting that you consider bringing the following:
Last name begins with A-J Appetizer, Salad or Fruit Dish
Last name begins with K-R Main Dish, Soup or Veggie Side Dish
Last name begins with S-Z Dessert
To RSVP for this event, please accept or decline the email invitation that was sent to you this week by Friday, April 27. Please include the dish you will be bringing in your RSVP response.
Jennifer Binder Heather M. Moriconi
Admin Asst Regional Development Asst Dir of Stewardship Programs
Jbinder1@nd.edu Moriconi.1@nd.edu
574/631-1435 574/631-9784
From the Presidential Awards Selection Committee:
Congratulations to Augie Freda! He has been selected to receive a 2012 University of Notre Dame Presidential Leadership Award!
These awards have been designed to reward and recognize individuals who demonstrate servant leadership in their role as managers.
A nomination from several of Augie’s employees revealed his ability to support, motivate and recognize his staff. Each individual shared specific examples about his ability to make their work life a positive experience. He positively demonstrates the University’s Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership in Mission and Leadership in Excellence.
A total of five awards will be presented at the Service Recognition and Presidential Awards Dinner scheduled for Monday, May 213 in the Joyce Center.
Please join me in welcoming Chris Harrington to his new position as Assistant Director, Young Alumni and Student Philanthropy on our Interest Groups team in Annual Giving. In his new role, Chris will oversee our young alumni giving strategies, the Corby Society and the Dorm Challenge for our 5 and 10 year reunion classes. Additionally, he will work with Notre Dame students on the underclass fundraising initiative, TGIF (Thanksgiving in February) and the Senior Legacy Gift. He will be charged with building a robust student philanthropy program.
Chris is a 2008 Notre Dame alum who graduated from Notre Dame’s honors program with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Since joining Notre Dame, Chris has been leading our 50-Year Reunion Giving efforts. Chris’ previous experience with Eli Lilly and the Volcano Corporation as a pharmaceutical and medical devices salesman will serve him well in his new role. Chris is married to Katrina (Corcoran) Harrington who is a 2010 Notre Dame alumna. Chris and Katrina have a 2 month old son, Ryan Donald.
Chris can be congratulated at 631-1525 or at Christopher.B.Harrington.27@nd.edu. The position which Chris is vacating, 50-Year Reunion Giving, will be posted soon.
Craig J. Horvath, Director, Interest Groups
I am thrilled to announce that Stacy Koebel-Harder will be joining the Advancement Services Team as our new Director of Donor Services. Stacy joined Notre Dame in the fall of 2005 in the University’s Office of Accounting and Financial Services where she served as the manager of the Unrestricted and Student Loan team, and most recently as the Manager of Split Interest and Pension Funds. She brings proven leadership and a strong process improvement background, along with a wealth of financial experience that will serve her well in leading the Donor Services organization. Stacy is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Hope College and is a very active community volunteer. She will be joining us officially on April 9th.
This is a crucial role for University Relations, and I am absolutely thrilled that Stacy will be here as we face the opportunities that lie ahead! Please join me in welcoming Stacy to the University Relations family!
In Notre Dame,
Brian
Brian J. Dean ‘87, Senior Director, Operational and Administrative Strategy
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that a position on the Reunion Giving team is now posted on the HR jobs site.
The Assistant Director, Reunion Giving position reports directly to me and is open due to Mary Andersen’s promotion to the Events Planning team. This position is responsible for coordinating and leading the Reunion Giving efforts for the 15 through 45 year reunion classes. As such, there is extensive interaction with Notre Dame alumni, benefactors, and volunteers.
Please contact me if you are interested or have a prospective candidate to refer. To review the posting, go to hr.nd.edu and enter job #12150.
For Notre Dame,
Craig
Craig J. Horvath ‘88, Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
Dear Colleagues,
This message is to update you on progress with the Name Your Moment campaign and donor recognition. For those who are not familiar with the Name Your Moment initiative, a brief history is summarized below. Should you have any questions about Name Your Moment, please feel free to contact either Mary Rattenbury (mary.c.rattenbury.1@nd.edu; 1-4394) or me (acampbe7@nd.edu; 1-0448).
We are happy to announce that the first phase of the Name Your Moment donor recognition installation is now complete. The donor wall plaque was installed in the Rosenthal Atrium (inside Gate 9, above the Leep Varsity Shop) on March 8. This tribute to Name Your Moment donors will be enjoyed by thousands this coming weekend for the Women’s NCAA Basketball Regionals at Notre Dame.
The final phase of donor recognition is the installation of seat back plaques. This process is expected to advance in April and May. We will send a message to all of University Relations when a specific installation timeline is confirmed.
We will e-mail all fundraisers a list of benefactors who confirmed a wall plaque engraving and/or a wall plaque and seatback engraving.
Finally, to honor all of those who so generously supported this strategic initiative, a special “Name Your Moment” ribbon-cutting and dedication event is being planned for Fall 2012. Details will be circulated as plans are finalized.
History of the Project
From July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, the Edward Frederick Sorin Society, Rockne Heritage Fund, and Athletics partnered to advance the “Name Your Moment” fundraising campaign. The purpose of the campaign was to raise funds for capital improvements, student-athlete program support, and general program support at the Joyce Center and at the new Purcell Pavilion on the center’s south dome. Depending on the amount of their gift, donors to the Name Your Moment campaign were to be recognized with a wall plaque engraving in the Rosenthal Atrium or both a wall plaque engraving in Rosenthal Atrium and a seat back plaque in the Pavilion.
The initiative was marketed to existing members of the Sorin Society, Rockne Heritage Fund Director’s Circle, Monogram Club, season ticket holders, and new donors. Below is a summary of the giving requirements:
Thank you,
Anne-Marie Campbell Mary Rattenbury
The Edward Frederick Sorin Society Rockne Heritage Fund
I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Tatay-Myers to Web project manager for the Marketing Communications Web Group.
Stephanie flourished in her role as traffic coordinator for the Web and Print shops before being asked to handle Web project manager duties on an interim basis in November 2011. She quickly earned the trust and respect of the team, showcasing a high level of professionalism and dedication. The Web team runs with efficiency under her watch.
Stephanie’s bio:
Graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a BA in broadcast journalism. Wrote for the Hometown Section of the South Bend Tribune and worked for Artistic Media Partners as the promotions director for five radio stations, including U-93 92.9 FM and Classic Rock WZOW 97.7 FM post-graduation. Moved to Indianapolis in 2002 to work in the corporate office for Artistic Media Partners as the assistant national sales manager for their 14 Radio Stations in South Bend, Fort Wayne, West Lafayette, and Bloomington. Worked at the ESPN affiliate in Indianapolis as promotions director and executive assistant to the sales team/GM. Worked in Indianapolis as the operations manager for two Hispanic radio stations, Radio Latina 107.1FM and La Que Buena 810 AM. Returned to South Bend in February 2010 as traffic coordinator at the University of Notre Dame. Stephanie is married to Steve and has two children, Ava (2 yrs and 11 months) and Evan (9 months).
Please join me in congratulating Stephanie on her promotion.
Nick Johnson, Director of Web and Interactive Marketing
Friday March 16, 2012 is Wearin’ O’ Green Day in University Relations. Please join in the fun by showing off your St. Patrick’s Day Pride by wearing your favorite “Green” clothing and by making a donation benefiting Relay-For-Life 2012.
Check out our posters for more details!
Thank you.
–Walking on Sunshine, Relay-For-Life Committee
Fighting Irish – Fighting Cancer!
Please join me in congratulating Greg Sterling as the new dean of the Yale Divinity School, one of the most prestigious in the world. Greg has been at Notre Dame since 1989 and before becoming the inaugural dean of the Graduate School in 2008, he served as the associate dean, senior associate dean and then executive associate dean of the university’s College of Arts and Letters. As a professor of theology, he has focused his studies on the preservation of Jewish and Christian identity within a Greco-Roman context. Like his father before him, he is a minister in the Churches of Christ, a denomination of about 1.6 million. For 16 of his years at Notre Dame, until 2009, he served as a part-time minister for the Warsaw Church of Christ in Warsaw, IN.
Sterling earned a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies/New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union; an M.A. in Classics from the University of California, Davis; an M.A. in Religion from Pepperdine University; a B.A. in Christianity and History from Houston Baptist University; and an A.A. in Biblical Studies from Florida College. He also did post-baccalaureate work in Classics at the University of Houston.
Under Dean Sterling, the Graduate School at Notre Dame has dramatically increased its enrollment and diversity, and established a career development office.
Greg will assume this new position on August 1st and he assures me that he will be working right up to the day of his departure at the end of July. Like so many that move on from Notre Dame, Greg will always be a member of the Notre Dame family and he will carry with him the spirit of Notre Dame as he takes on this new position in Connecticut.
All my best,
Jean
M. Jean Gorman ’82L, Senior Philanthropic Adviser
Dear colleagues:
Stephanie Mead has accepted a great promotion as the staff accountant at the Snite Museum of Art. We are sad to see her leave the Department of Development and Office of Stewardship Programs, but are thrilled she will remain at Notre Dame. This is a wonderful opportunity for Stephanie to utilize her accountancy degree.
We thank Stephanie for almost five years of service. She has been instrumental with our endowment reporting process, web presence, and stewardship program for endowed professorships. She has also been a great leader in departmental and community service with activities such as the Pink Zone. We will miss her greatly and wish her well. Her last day in Development will be Friday, March 23.
This creates an opening for an administrative assistant position, working with the entire stewardship programs team and reporting directly to me. Please let me know if you are interested in discussing the position or if you have a friend or colleague who might be a good fit. The position has been posted on jobs.nd.edu.
Warmest Regards,
Katherine Lane
Dana Weber has decided to resign her position as Administrative Assistant effective March 30, 2012. Dana has faithfully served as administrative support for the West Region for the past nine years, supporting the California Regional Directors.
Dana’s warm and caring personality has touched many members of our University Relations staff as well as many of our donors. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Please join me in wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.
Dana, we will miss you! God Bless!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Regional Director, West Region
Exclusive Conference Call with Dr. Rudolph Navari ’66 & Courtney Rauch ‘13
Thursday, March 8, 2012 2:00 PM EST
Phone number for participants – (888)296-1938
Participant Code – 152427
After dialing in, an operator will ask each participant for his or her name. It may take a few moments to be connected to the operator. Also, the caller may hear silence after he/she is patched through the call. (Dr. Navari’s phone will be on “mute”).
The Grace 1100 Conference Room and The Dome Room have been set up as listening centers.
Should an urgent issue arise during the call, you can reach Janelle Green at 574-631-5249 or Janelle.Green.144@nd.edu.
Agenda for Call:
5 minutes Brian Couch, Senior Director – Annual Giving Programs greeting and instructions for call and introduction of Dr. Rudy Navari.
20 minutes Dr. Navari remarks
5 minutes Courtney Rauch remarks
25 minutes Q & A
5 minutes Brian Couch closing remarks
I’m pleased to welcome Jane Nagy to the Notre Dame Alumni Association team, as our Office Services Coordinator. In this role, Jane will provide front-line customer-service to all visitors of the Alumni Association. Jane brings with her an extensive background in customer service and executive office administration; with the acceptance of this position she is fulfilling a life-long yearning to work at the University. Her first day here will be Monday, March 5th. Please join me in making Jane feel like part of our ever-growing UR family!
Best regards,
Mark
Mark A. Witucki, Business Manager, Notre Dame Alumni Association
http://today.nd.edu/news/29205-a-leap-year-birthday/
A Leap Year birthday
Published: February 29, 2012, Author: Carol C. Bradley
A lot of people wouldn’t want their child to be born on a Leap Day, says Bill Kempf ’94, associate director of regional development.
Kempf is one of four University employees who celebrate a Feb. 29 birthday (the odds are 1 in 1,500). But Kempf gets a lot of mileage out of his birthday, he says. In the off years, he celebrates both Feb. 28 and March 1—maybe even the whole week.
The year he turned four and celebrated his first “real” birthday he had four different birthday cakes, he remembers. His older siblings each wanted the chance to celebrate with him, but it’s something he’s never lived down, he says.
The year he turned 21, he wasn’t allowed into the Linebacker on the night of Feb. 28, “But I made up for it later,” he says. “Some states won’t put Feb. 29 on a driver’s license. When I started work at Notre Dame I got a call to make sure it was the right date.”
Kempf (a proud member of the Irish Guard who keeps his kilt on his office wall) only celebrated one “real” birthday on campus. “But my parents came from Minnesota and took me to Chicago, and my roommates had a party for a friend coming back from the London Program. So I was jilted on my only real birthday on campus.”
Overall, it’s been a good experience, Kempf says. “When people hear I’m a Leap Year baby, they say, ‘Oh, that explains everything.’”
Amanda E. Mathews
Assistant to Sara Liebscher and Bill Kempf, Regional Development, West
Dear Colleagues –
I am delighted to announce the assignment of Katie Rose as the Director of Donor Experience for Annual Giving Programs (AGP) effective April 1, 2012 as part of the Notre Dame Rotation Program. Katie will report to me and have responsibility for the creation of the Donor Experience function within AGP. Katie’s focus will be to develop and execute a plan to achieve service levels necessary to deliver best-in-class support to AGP donors, specifically those in recognition societies like The Sorin Society.
As noted, Katie is joining us as a participant in the Notre Dame Rotation Program. This will be her third rotation within the program. Her two prior rotations have been with the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research, and with the Office of Continuous Improvement. She has held positions of increasing responsibility at Notre Dame, starting in the Office of Information Technology with roles including: Technical Support Consultant, Manager of Help Desk, and Program Manager for Enterprise Initiatives. She also teaches a Computer Applications Program course at Notre Dame that focuses on the internet and society, analyzing the impact that the internet has had on a variety of industries and our culture, and how it has changed the power of the individual. Katie received her Bachelor of Arts from Notre Dame in 1999 with a major in Psychology and a second major in Computer Applications.
Katie brings strong skills in team leadership, project management, IT, continuous improvement, customer service, communications and a broad working knowledge of the University. Please join me in welcoming Katie to the AGP team as she takes on this important role for the University.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs
Dear colleagues,
I wanted to send a quick note to inform you of a terrific opportunity for anyone interested in a fast-paced, customer service-focused administrative position. The position of Administrative Assistant was officially posted on the ND job board today (link: jobs.nd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58221). The Administrative Assistant will be a member of the Recognition Society Stewardship team in Grace Hall. Full details are outlined in the job description.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in being considered for this opportunity, please encourage them to apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Melanie Davis directly.
Thank you, and go Irish!
Best regards,
Anne-Marie Campbell, Director of Major Gifts
It is with great pleasure that I announce the promotion of Bruce Danielson to the position of Senior Director, Principal Gifts. Bruce will serve a unique role on the principal gifts team, as he will solicit individuals with the capacity to make gifts of $25 million and greater. Gifts from these benefactors will provide transformational impact to the University of Notre Dame. This is a very select group of individuals and will require a great deal of research, travel and stewardship.
Although this promotion is effective immediately, the transition from Bruce’s current role will take significant time. Over this time, we will transfer Bruce’s current portfolio to other members of the West Region Development team. Until the transition is complete, Bruce will have dual reporting lines to both myself and Kevin Cannon, Sr. Director of the West Region. Once the transition is complete, Bruce will report solely to me.
Prior to joining the University in January of 2005, Bruce enjoyed a successful career with IBM. He began his career at IBM immediately after graduating from Notre Dame (1980), and remained there until 1988. Bruce then illustrated his entrepreneurial skills as a founding principal of the Summit Group. Along with 6 other partners, Bruce experienced great success at Summit and grew the company significantly before selling it in 1999 to CIBER, Inc. After the sale, Bruce remained with CIBER as the Senior Vice President of Sales until 2004.
On a personal note, Bruce has been an inspirational force for Development and has performed at the very highest of levels. Year in and year out, Bruce is one of the University’s top fundraisers. Bruce and his wife, Nancy, have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of 5 grown children and grandparents of a 10 month old granddaughter, Madison Olivia.
Please join me in congratulating Bruce on this promotion, and wish him continued success as he works to further the mission of Our Lady’s University.
In Notre Dame,
Joe Gelchion, Associate VP of Development
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the position of Data Analyst is now posted on the HR jobs site.
This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with the Development Department in analyzing, creating and maintaining permanent and ad-hoc reports using tools provided with the Sungard Advance System and Business Objects. It also includes design, development, configuration, integration, testing, and maintenance of applications which support our business needs.
I encourage all interested individuals to contact me with questions or to apply directly via the jobs.nd.edu website.
Best Regards,
Carleen Quinlan, Director Development Information Services
Please join us for a fascinating look at emerging technologies in the rapidly changing field of sustainable transportation.
Get behind the wheel of an electric car, get an up-close look at an engine modified to burn compressed natural gas, and much more.
Panelists include Dean Gregory Crawford and Carl Lisek, Co-Director of South Shore Clean Cities.
Click here to register today! Visit our website for program details. This has been added to the UR Calendar of Events.
Please join me in congratulating Matt Antongiovanni ’02, Director of Matching Gifts, and his wife Breeyan on the birth of their 2nd son, Colin James. Colin James joined the ND family yesterday at 9:39am. He weighed in at 7 lbs. and 9oz. You can offer your congratulations to Matt at: Matthew.J.Antongiovanni.2@nd.edu or by calling 631-5340.
Craig J. Horvath, Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
Thanksgiving in February, our annual student led stewardship event, will take place Feb. 20th—22nd from 11am-3pm, Monday through Wednesday, in the Sorin Room of LaFortune. Our students will be writing personal thank you notes to our annual fund donors. Specifically, we will be acknowledging first time donors and those who have made their 2nd gift to Notre Dame. Our goal is 3,000 thank you notes. Last year we wrote 2,000 notes. Mia Genereux and Danny Leicht, both Juniors, are the co-chairs of this year’s event. Please look for an article in next week’s Observer regarding this important and fun initiative.
Craig J. Horvath, Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
Please let this serve as a reminder that, under no circumstances, should you allow someone to use your Notre Dame credentials (NetID and Password) to access University of Notre Dame information and applications. This includes, as examples, InsideND, ADVANCE, MyNotreDame, your computer/workstation, and shared data folders housed on the network.
Especially as we bring on new hires, student workers and temporary employees, it is important that we take the necessary steps – and plan ahead – to ensure that they receive their own credentials that grant appropriate access to match their role within University Relations.
Thank you for your commitment to information security at Notre Dame.
Augie Freda, Data Steward Designate
Dear Colleagues,
I am Pleased to announce that Sharon Rankert and Maurcia Marschke have accepted the positions of Database Coordinator in Donor Services. Both Sharon and Maurcia will assume some of the responsibilities previously held by Sandie Schiele and JoAnn Raatz, who have recently retired.
Sharon Rankert
Sharon will work closely with other members of the Donor Services staff to update biographic records, decease entities, process gifts and prepare gift acknowledgements. She will also take over the Memorial Notification process in Donor Services informing families of memorial donations to the University given in memory of their family member.
A graduate of Indiana University of South Bend, Sharon most recently helped with our Year End efforts as a member of our temporary staff. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Sharon served as a Stewardship Coordinator at Culver Academies with responsibilities in donor reporting. Her other experiences include her employment at Pebble Beach Resorts, where she was identified as the top reservations agent for the Pebble Beach Resorts, and substitute teaching in Wuerzburg, Germany.
Sharon’s husband Brett is retired from the military and is currently employed at Culver Military Academy. Her son Justin, is a sophomore at Indiana University South Bend.
Maurcia Marschke
Maurcia will work with our Donor Services staff updating biographic records, processing gifts, preparing gift acknowledgements and serving as the point of contact for the Donor Services gift processors for updates on checks and gift source documents.
Maurcia also helped with our Year End efforts as a member of our temporary staff. Prior to coming to Notre Dame she worked at Allied Hematology-Oncology. Other experiences include her employment with Liz Claiborne in New York as a merchandiser and owner of her own business, the Nutty Bavarian of Indiana.
Maurcia’s husband Ray is a huge Notre Dame fan and works for a major RV company in Elkhart.
Sharon and Maurcia bring enthusiasm and talent to the Donor Services team. We are excited to be fully staffed and look forward to the year ahead.
Please join me in welcoming them both to Development.
Best regards.
Sue Prister, Assistant Director, Donor Services
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that there are two positions in Annual Giving Programs now posted on the HR jobs site.
The first position reporting to me is an Associate Director for Annual Giving Programs (AGP) Analytics which will be responsible for building comprehensive analytics capabilities and executing plans to support AGP in the areas of marketing and prospect research, segmentation, donor acquisition and development, fundraising performance, benchmarking and strategic planning. This position assists in the preparation of reports and recommendations in each of the areas listed in support of the Sr. Director Annual Giving Programs. The position is also responsible for analyzing current processes, financial performance and other key indicators of Annual Giving Programs in order to establish a gauge and drive improvement in AGPs performance versus plan, peers, and best-in-class by category being measured. This role performs a wide range of activities including application of analytic methods, database creation and maintenance, financial modeling, comparative benchmarking and management reporting. A high degree of professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment are required, in addition to the ability to maintain confidentiality.
The second position reporting to Craig Horvath is an Assistant Director for Young Alumni and Student Philanthropy which will oversee the planning, implementation and support of young alumni class, Corby Society and dorm-based annual giving strategies. This individual will assist in assessing the overall effectiveness of marketing strategies and promotions to young alumni and students and will assist in formulating new recommendations based upon analyses. The Asst. Dir. for Young Alumni and Student Philanthropy will develop relationships, awareness and promotions to create a strong culture of philanthropy among our current students and young alumni. The Asst. Director will also partner with the Alumni Association and their Young Alumnni Programs manager.
We encourage all interested individuals to contact either Craig or me as appropriate.
Best regards,
Brian
Brian Couch, Sr. Director Annual Giving Programs
Dear Development Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Robin Zastrow to the Development team. Effective Monday, February 20th, Robin will join us in the capacity of Administrative Assistant, providing advanced administrative support and serving as the primary receptionist for Development at Eddy Street Commons.
Robin joins us with extensive experience, having just served as a temporary team member of the Office of the Vice President-University Relations. In this capacity, she greeted visitors to 405 Main Building, assisted benefactors, maintained the front office area, managed/facilitated appointments, and provided assistance with a wide range of special projects for the AVP of University Relations. Robin’s previous experience includes serving as an Administrative Assistant for the Apex Community Church in Kettering, Ohio, a Public Services Assistant for the Washington-Centerville Public Library, and Footwear Quality Assurance Administrator for Honeywell First Responders. Robin attended Wright State University, and moved to South Bend in March 2011.
Please join me in welcoming Robin to the Development team!
All my best,
Micki
We hope you will be able to join us at our next meeting noon – 1 pm on Tuesday, March 6th in the Notre Dame Room of the LaFortune Center, for the Working Woman’s Survival Course presented by Kathryn Burnett of LifeWorks. For those of you who participated in the Wheel of Life Exercise at our first meeting or via the follow up email, this will be a hands on seminar to further help us find the work/life balance we all personally hope to achieve. Here are just a few of the highlights participants can expect to take away from the session:
To RSVP for this event, please accept or decline the email invitation that was sent to you this week or contact Jen Binder at jbinder1@nd.edu or Heather Moriconi at moriconi.1@nd.edu by Friday, March 2.
Dear colleagues,
Please note that two positions are currently posted for the Department of Special Events. Outlined below are brief summaries of each these roles. I encourage you to review the following, and contact me if you are interested or have any questions.
Director of Executive Events
Lead the planning and implementation of major University events with a special emphasis on events involving the executive officers, Trustees, Advisory Council members, and principal gift benefactors. Provide personal direction and support to the executive officers before and during university events. Manage donor relationships with Trustees, Advisory Council members, and principal gift benefactors by providing concierge service including, but not limited to, hotel accommodations, private transportation and parking, and preferred tickets to University events. Serve as the university’s point person in executing the logistics for events involving Heads of State and other visiting dignitaries. Coordinate the efforts of various university departments including athletics, OPAC, food services/catering, security, transportation, facilities, in implementing university events. Serve as a key liaison to the UR Sr. Management Team in strategically planning and implementing campaign events.
Director of Special Events
Lead the planning and implementation of major University events focused on Development activities and benefactors. These events will include events involving Advisory Council members, principal gift benefactors, leadership benefactors, and prospects. Serve as a partner to the UR Sr. Management Team on strategically planning and implementing campaign, cultivation, stewardship, and engagement events. Strategically identify, implement, and manage standard operating procedures and best practices for the Department of Special Events. Provide leadership and direction in implementing these best practices, which include timely communications, event management software, service levels, budget, policies, and procedures.
Micki L. Kidder, Associate Vice President for Development
Dear colleagues,
With the announcement that Lori McDonald has accepted a new opportunity in the Office of Research, I am announcing that the position of Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Research Analysis is now posted on the HR jobs site. This position, now reporting into the Development Research organization, will continue to directly support the CFR team with research and analytic support and consultative advice including: prospect management/engagement; strategy development for cultivation and solicitation of specific prospects; markets and segmentation of prospects; and trends and issues impacting fundraising performance.
I encourage all interested individuals, after discussing with your manager, to contact me for with questions or to apply directly via the jobs.nd.edu website.
Augie
August R. Freda, Jr. ’79, Director, Development Research
Please join me in offering our prayers and condolences to Robin and Barry Caldwell on the passing of Barry’s father, Barry J. Caldwell, who passed away on February 10, 2012.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 14, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy, with Rev. Daniel Gelatt officiating. Friends may call Monday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with military honors.
The family’s preferred memorials are The Elkhart Co. Humane Society, 54687 CR 19, Bristol, IN 46507, or Southern Care Hospice, 310 W McKinley Ave, Suite 340, Mishawaka, IN 46545
May God bless Robin, Barry and their family during this difficult time.
Amy Schell, Director, Annual Fund Marketing and Operations
Welcome Erin Jones to the West Region!
I am happy to announce that Erin Kathleen Jones has accepted the position of Regional Director, West Region Development, effective February 13, 2012. Erin will cover primarily Los Angeles, California and Arizona, and resides in San Diego, California with her husband, Todd, and their two children, ten year old Trevor and twelve year old Kilane.
Erin’s background includes her most recent assignment as Senior Director of Gift Planning for San Diego State University, where she raised more than $50 million during her five year tenure. She has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of California, San Diego, where she taught the planned giving module of the fundraising certificate program. Erin served as past president for the Association of Fundraisers Professionals of San Diego. Prior to her position at San Diego State University, Erin served as planned giving director for the San Diego hospice foundation for seven years. She also worked for the American Cancer Society, Grossmont Hospital and the Catholic Diocese of San Diego. She began her career working for a fundraising consulting firm specializing in Catholic development programs.
Erin is a 1988 graduate of St. John’s University in Queens, New York, with a degree in communications. She grew up on Long Island and moved to the West Coast in 1992.
Erin volunteers her time in fundraising efforts for local philanthropic organizations and is a Eucharistic Minister at her church. She and her family spend their time stand-up paddle boarding, or watching her children participate in numerous sporting events.
Please join me in welcoming Erin to the West Region!
Kevin P. Cannon
Senior Regional Director, Development West Region
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the position of Administrative Assistant is now posted on the HR jobs site. This position will perform a diverse set of advanced reception, clerical, and administrative duties requiring strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. The Administrative Assistant serves as the primary receptionist for Development and represents the University in a positive, professional and informative way when interacting with benefactors, trustees, alumni, PLC members and Deans, students, and other University personnel on a daily basis. The position also works on special projects as assigned by the two Associate Vice Presidents for Development, and prepares correspondence, and other business documents, along with maintaining files and records.
While we do have a preferred candidate for the position, I encourage all interested individuals to contact me for further discussion.
All my best,
Micki
Micki L. Kidder, Associate Vice President for Development
Heather’s mother, Esther (Itsy) Barrett, died peacefully at her home on January 21st in Lake Forest, IL. Funeral services were held in Lake Forest on January 24th. Included below is the obituary from the Chicago Tribune.
Please keep Heather, her mom and the entire family in your prayers.
Shannon Cullinan
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=esther-barrett&pid=155612599
We’re back at it! I’d love to have you all stop out next Saturday night, Feb 18th, (even if it’s after your JPW events) to see the band at the historic Midway Tavern in Mishawaka. The link below has the details:
http://www.3rdsession.com/html/february_18__2012.htm
If you’ve seen us before, come out again … we’ve added new selections and we’ve even practiced the old ones that we messed up the last time you saw us!
Seriously, it’s only a $5 cover, goes to a good cause (the band) and the dancehall at the Midway will be designated smoke-free for the evening. You can also call the Midway and reserve a table!
Hope to see you there!
August R. Freda, Jr. ’79, Director, Development Research and Lead Guitarist, 3rd SeSSion
It’s official! On February 6, Matt Antongiovanni will make the transition from the Major Gifts team to Assistant Director of Matching Gifts. You will still be able to find Matt in the north pod of 1100 Grace Hall.
Join us in congratulating Matt on his new role!
We are sad to relay the news that Evelyn Murphy, who passed away early Wednesday morning was also Vicki Reeder’s grandmother.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The family will greet friends on Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., with a parish Rosary at 6:30. You can view the entire obituary at:
I’m sure Vicki and her family would appreciate your prayers.
I am sad to relay the news that Karen Anderson’s mother, Evelyn Murphy, passed away early Wednesday morning.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The family will greet friends on Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., with a parish Rosary at 6:30. You can view the entire obituary at:
I’m sure Karen and her family would appreciate your prayers.
August R. Freda, Jr. ’79, Director, Development Research
The Office of Stewardship Programs is pleased to introduce Laurie Cayia as the newest member of the team. She will be serving as the Office Services Coordinator, replacing Teri Nicholas, who retired on January 31st. Laurie will be working closely with fundraisers throughout the department on the acknowledgment process for both Fr. John Jenkins and Lou Nanni.
Laurie comes to Notre Dame from the College Football of Hall of Fame, where she served as the director of volunteer services and community relations. She also spent six years at Heptagon as a media director. Laurie is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
She and her husband, Thomas, live in Niles. They have two sons: Thomas is a captain in the United States Army Signal Corp and has served a tour in Afghanistan, and Jacob is a junior at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Please join us in welcoming Laurie to the Department of Development and to the Notre Dame family.
It is with great sadness for our Corporate and Foundation Relations team but happiness for Lori McDonald that I announce she has officially taken a new role with the University – Assistant Director of Post Award Financial Management in the Office of Research. Liz Rulli and her team are getting a highly effective and dedicated employee, as we all already know. Lori’s transition date will be March 1st so please work with Lori now on your outstanding projects and try to limit new projects so that she can complete the tasks currently at hand.
Please join me in congratulating Lori on this move as well as wishing her the best in all future endeavors.
Thanks,
George Keegan
Dear Friends,
Next Monday, January 23rd, at 4 p.m. at the Log Chapel, the Alumni Association will lead a simple prayer service for Life. You are welcome to join us and please feel free to pass the attached invitation to students, colleagues, community members, etc.
Blessings in the coming semester.
Angie
Angie Appleby Purcell, MDiv ‘97, Spirituality Program Director
I am thrilled to announce that Cathy Windeatt has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of Corporate Relations effective January 9, 2012. Cathy has recently relocated from Erie, PA with her husband, Bruce, and will be supporting CR Directors, Gary Girzadas and Jeff Arnold.
Cathy’s ability to build strong relationships combined with her over 15 years of experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant will be a tremendous asset to the Corporate and Foundation Relations team moving forward.
Cathy’s background includes her most recent assignment as the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA. During that time she also supported the Director of Corporate Relations and has tremendous experience in development, corporate accounts and all aspects of travel and event planning. She has also held posts as an AA for the Director of Tourism in the Hollywood, Florida Office of Tourism, the EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Birks & Mayors, Inc., and the President and Chief Operating Officer of Dean Foods in Franklin Park, Illinois.
Cathy arrives in South Bend with her husband, Bruce, and two dogs and looks forward to spending more quality time with her four daughters who live in Chicago area. Cathy also has a son who works as a journalist in their home state of West Virginia. Please join me in welcoming Cathy Windeatt to the University Relations Team!
Gary Girzadas
Holy Cross Harvest becomes part of Neighbors in Need Food Drive
Did you know that the Food Bank of Northern Indiana distributed enough food in 2011 to fill every seat in Notre Dame Stadium with 60 pounds of food?
As you may have read, the campuses of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s and Holy Cross are once again joining together for the Holy Cross Harvest, the joint food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. This year’s drive will be held January 23, 2012 through February 14, 2012. Food barrels will be placed in some buildings around campus but the main focus of the drive is monetary. Every dollar we donate, the food bank can turn into seven or eight meals.
The first Holy Cross Harvest in 2010 collected more than 6,600 pounds of non-perishables and $2,700.00 in monetary donations. Last year’s Neighbors in Need partners collected 6,106 pounds of non-perishable food and $11,943 in cash. The Food Bank of Northern Indiana said those donations provided the equivalent of up to 89,707 meals for the hungry in the communities it serves. Together, this year’s goal is 50,000 pounds of non-perishable food items and $18,000! Together we can achieve this goal!
For more information about the drive, go to HolyCrossHarvest.nd.edu. There you will find a link to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s Neighbors in Need donation web site. Click on the Notre Dame Donate link. At HolyCrossHarvest.nd.edu, you’ll also find a list of department and building representatives if you wish to donate by check, and a list of the barrel sites on campus if you wish to donate food items.
Contact information:
3 Area Representatives:
ESC: Patty Smith 3rd Floor
Grace Hall: Mark Zeese 8th floor and Lori Kish 7th Floor
Main Building: Jan Verwilst – Admissions and Jim Malloy – Financial aid
3 Barrel Locations:
ESC-Hammes Bookstore Café
Flanner Hall-Front Lobby
Main Building-First Floor, Back Lobby
Doug Leyes’ mother, Virginia “Ginny” Leyes, passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. She was a very strong lady who battled a number of ailments in the past few months. She was fully supported by a dedicated family who truly honored her life by providing her unwavering care and comfort. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am on Friday, January 20th in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Friends may visit at 4:00 pm on Thursday in Palmer Funeral Home. More information will be available in the obituary published tomorrow in the South Bend Tribune.
Please keep Doug and his family in your prayers.
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Koepfle, C.P.A., UND ’96, SMC ’78, Director, Finance and Administration
The Parents Program is happy to announce the launching of a new website for current, past, and prospective parents. The parent website is: parents.nd.edu It will replace the link that is on the Notre Dame website’s homepage. This new website: – will serve as a source of information for all our parents: current, past, and prospective. – invites past and current parents to become involved with Notre Dame through volunteer and gifting opportunities. – showcases the accomplishments of the University on a regularly updated homepage. – provides answers to frequently asked questions from current and prospective parents. – provides links to over 100 departments and programs across the University. – serves as an opportunity for a central information site for parents from all departments and programs. Many of the pages on this site were a collaborative effort with several departments and programs across the University, including Student Affairs, the Admissions Office, First year of Studies, The Office of the Registrar, The Financial Aid Office, and the Alumni Association. The parent website is part of the communications effort between the University and parents, resulting from the new Parents Program established in June. In addition to this new website, the Parents Program has been sending a monthly e-newsletter to all our current parents. Thank you for your continued support.
Barbara Barbara M. Kelly, Parents Program
I am pleased to announce that the position of Director, Donor Services is now posted on the HR jobs site. This position will be responsible for leading the processing and acknowledgement of all gifts received by Notre Dame, as well as the maintenance of records for Alumni, parents and friends. The Director will also serve on the Development Operational and Administrative Strategy leadership team. This is a time of significant change in Donor Services as we transform our processes and organization to meet the significant and exciting challenges expressed in the vision of Notre Dame Advancement Services, and the Director will be a fundamental part of leading efforts to meet these goals. Competitive candidates will have a strong ability to lead with an unwavering commitment to high performance culture, teamwork, accountability, and process improvement. The Donor Services team has already begun to show significant progress, setting new standards for efficiency and effectiveness, and the new leader will be charged with moving the organization to the next level of achievement in support of Our Lady’s University. We encourage all potential candidates to review the job description and requirements, and to apply if they are interested in this remarkable opportunity. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Brian J. Dean ‘87, Senior Director, Operational and Administrative Strategy
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of Vicki Trimberger’s grandson, Anthony Strauss. He passed away on December 29, 2011 at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Anthony would have turned 10 years old January 10, 2012.
The funeral was held on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Vicki’s mailing address is 54630 Whispering Oak Dr., Mishawaka, IN46545.
Memorial contributions may be made in this way:
Go to any Chase Bank location
Account Name = Association For the Benefit of Anthony Strauss
Account Number = 927597526
Please keep Vicki and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Rob
Robert A. Ortiz, Jr. ’94, Academic Advancement Director
Please join us in welcoming Trevor Thomas Baranowski to the Notre Dame Development family!
Trevor Thomas was born on Tuesday January 10th at 1:10 p.m. and
weighed 8 lbs. 2 ounces. 
The proud parents, Ashley and Tim Baranowski, and his big brother Jonathon are all doing well.
Congratulations may be sent to:
333 N. Coquillard Dr., South Bend, IN 46617
The Annual Giving team (all staff) will be out next Tuesday, January 17th for an all-day Office of Continuous Improvement training. The Sorin Society’s 1-5198 line will be answered by Janelle Green most of the day, and the Law School’s 1-2768 line will be answered by Catherine DeRue. Out of office voicemail will be active on all individual phones directing callers that their calls will be returned on the 18th.
Are you a mom, grandmother, godmother, step mom, aunt or big sister? Are you a role-model or authority figure for a child? Do you struggle to balance child-care responsibilities and a busy schedule? If so, you might be interested in joining UR MOMS (University Relations Mothers Offering Mothers Support). This program offers a forum for mothers and other primary care providers to discuss work-life issues through networking and education. To learn more, please join us for a brown-bag kick-off meeting 12-1 PM on Tuesday, February 7, in the Eddy Street Commons Family Room. An email invitation was sent last week.
Please accept the invitation if you are able to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Moriconi at moriconi.1@nd.edu or Jen Binder at jbinder1@nd.edu
Please join me in offering our thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences to Lori Rush on the passing of her mother, Lorraine Hosford. Mrs. Hosford peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in the Golden Living Center of Fountainview. Private services will be held. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net
If you would like to send a card to Lori, you may do so at: Lori Rush, 705 East Vistula Terrace, Mishawaka, IN 46544.
The obituary will be available in the South Bend Tribune. May God bless Lori and her family during this difficult time.
Amy Schell, Director, Annual Fund Marketing and Operations
Colleagues—
Please join me in congratulating Tim Ponisciak ’03, ‘07 on his impending new position with Ehrmann as their Brand/Product Manager. Tim will lead Ehrmann’s United States marketing efforts.
Tim has faithfully served his beloved alma mater for the last 3 years as the Assistant Director of Young Alumni Fundraising and Student Philanthropy. Tim has made many significant contributions at ND. He launched our very first Young Alumni recognition society, The William Corby Society, and also led our Senior Legacy Gift campaigns to new heights. Additionally, Tim led the efforts to make our annual “Thanksgiving in February” a successful stewardship event. This year, Tim launched our first undergraduate fundraising initiative that is a partnership with the Center for Social Concerns to raise money for the CSC’s Community Based Learning Centers (CBLCs).
Tim’s last day at Notre Dame will be Monday, January 16th. Please feel free to send your offers of congratulations to Tim at: tponisci@nd.edu or call him at 631-1323. Tim and his wife Erin ’03 will continue to reside in Granger, IN. Tim has assured me he will be participating in “Summer in the City” in Chicago in July, as well as attending as many Notre Dame athletic events as he can.
Congratulations, Tim! We are excited for you. You will be missed. We wish you continued success and all of God’s blessings.
Craig J. Horvath ‘88, Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
Please join me in welcoming Ryan Donald Harrington into our Notre Dame family! Ryan Donald was born on Monday, January 2nd at 4:58am at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Ryan weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 ounces and he and his parents, Chris ‘08 and Katrina ’10, are all resting and doing very well. Chris joined our development team as the Assistant Director of 50 Year Reunion Giving in the middle of November. Ryan is their first child. Please feel free to offer your congratulations to Chris at: charring@nd.edu or at 631-1525.
Craig J. Horvath ‘88, Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
Please join me in welcoming Patrick Kaiser’74 as the newest member of the Annual Giving Programs team at Notre Dame! Patrick started on January 3, 2012 as Associate Director of Major Gifts. He is responsible for relationship-building with alumni, parents, and friends to assess their interest, financial capacity, and willingness to support the University with unrestricted gifts in the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Patrick’s portfolio will be focused on the Eastern Region.
Patrick has had a distinguished career in sales with such companies as R.R. Donnelley, Brown Printing Company, Experian/MetroGroup Corp., Quebecor World, and Quad Graphics. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and is affiliated with the American Business Media and Society for National Association Professionals (SNAP). Patrick’s sales background will be put to excellent use as part of the Major Gifts program, and his experience in printing and mail distribution will be an asset to the entire Annual Giving Programs team.
Patrick has been a loyal annual donor to Notre Dame for 35 years, and a member of the Sorin Society for the past 17 years. Patrick’s family hails eleven members who are Notre Dame alumni. His father Frank was ND Class of 1943, brother Michael was ND Class of 1973, and sister Ruth was ND Class of 1985. Patrick has four children – Elizabeth, ND Class of 2001; Margaret, ND Class of 2003; Michael, ND Class of 2009, and Laura who is currently a junior living in Lyons Hall. He also has one nephew and two sons-in-law who are Domers. Patrick’s wife Claudia passed away in July 2010.
With Patrick’s arrival, Matt Antongiovanni’02 will begin to transition into the role of Associate Director, Matching Gifts. Matt should be fully transitioned by Monday, February 6, 2012. I have been grateful for Matt’s dedication to the Major Gifts team and continued focus on increasing Sorin Society membership and raising unrestricted funds for Notre Dame.
Thank you for helping to welcome Patrick to Notre Dame!
Sincerely,
Anne-Marie Campbell
Please join me in welcoming Jim Small to the University Relations Team! Jim will join us on January 16, 2012 in the capacity of Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications, where he will be responsible for strategic leadership of communication and marketing to alumni/parents/friends. Through close collaboration with all units of University Relations, these efforts will result in an integrated brand management strategy for the Alumni Association, Annual Giving Programs, Gift Planning, Corporate Foundation Relations, and Regional Development. Jim will also lead efforts to support campaign communications and messaging, and ensure that fundraisers are equipped with effective messaging materials.
Since 2010, Jim has been serving as the AVP for Engagement at Western Michigan University, where he led all engagement, annual giving, and alumni relations efforts for the University. His dynamic communications approach resulted in significant revenue and donor growth for the University. Previously, Jim has served as the Co-founder/Chief Growth Officer for Story Worldwide, responsible for facilitating and leading the global client acquisition marketing initiatives for clients such as UPS, Bank of America, Unilever, Lexus, Johnson & Johnson, Chrysler, and Microsoft. Jim also previously served as the SVP/Managing Director of The Publishing Agency, President of The Quarton Group, and Vice-President of Campbell Ewald. Some of Jim’s accomplishments include dynamically launching/marketing the NBA Jam Session, NBA Inside Stuff and Ryder Cup branded print property.
Jim earned his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Ferris State and has received numerous awards including: Gold Medal-Best Website Design for EndlessVacation.com 2007, Silver Medal-Strategy/Best New Launch or Re-Launch for EndlessVacation.com 2007, LACP Vision Award-Gold/Banks, 2007 and “5th Man Award”-Detroit Catholic Central & Mercy High School’s Athletic Department, 2010. Jim and his wife, Susan, currently reside near Detroit, Michigan and have three children, including Jimmy (26 – ND Class of 2008), Kara (23 – St. Bonaventure Class of 2010), and Brady (19 – Niagara University Class of 2014).
With Jim’s arrival, we will officially bifurcate the organizational structure of Marketing / Communication and Stewardship within the Development Department. I have asked Katherine Lane to devote 100% of her time to Stewardship Programs, serving as the Director and reporting directly to me. The stewardship team will continue to manage existing stewardship programs for financial aid, endowments for excellence, library collections and services, and endowed professorships and directorships. Partnering closely with fundraisers, Stewardship will continue to produce timely acknowledgments, deliver annual financial endowment reports, publically recognize benefactors through displays on campus, host exceptional recognition events, and create dynamic donor communications. In addition to existing programs, several new initiatives are being implemented: personalized stewardship plans for principal donors, cumulative giving for leadership donors, and a plan for “steward-only” donors.
Please join me in welcoming Jim to the team, and Katherine to this exciting new endeavor!
Best Regards,
Micki
Micki L. Kidder, Assistant Vice President for Development
Dear Colleagues:
With Teri Nicholas’ pending retirement (January 31), we are posting a revised 40 hour Office Services Coordinator position on the HR employment website. Here is opportunity knocking to join the Stewardship team and help us take donor centered programs to the next level.
The position will be responsible for the personalized acknowledgment process for Fr. Jenkins and Lou Nanni, assist with endowment letters and reports, and assist with existing and new stewardship programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills, terrific interpersonal communication and writing skills, and the ability to multi-task.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please speak to your supervisor, let me know, and complete the online application.
Happy Holidays,
Libby Schleiffarth, Senior Associate Director of Stewardship
Phone: 574-631-8689
Our University Relations family extends our sincere condolences to Tim Sexton on the passing of his mother-in-law, Gail Hinkle. Arrangements are pending.
Please join me in offering Teresa O’Connor our thoughts, prayers and condolences on the passing of her father-in-law, Francis O’Connor. Francis passed away yesterday. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie. His funeral will be handled by the Baker Funeral Home in Queensbury, NY. You may visit www.bakerfuneralhome.com to leave her a message. Teresa’s husband, Jim O’Connor, is employed by Follett which manages university bookstores. May God bless the O’Connor family during this difficult time and keep them in His tender care.
Thanks,
Craig Horvath
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in welcoming Chas Grundy to the Development team! Chas has joined us in the capacity of ND Family and Digital Strategist, where he will develop and implement a strategy to engage Notre Dame fans and Subway Alumni. In this role, Chas will implement a new engagement strategy to the Notre Dame faithful, through proactive marketing and innovative experiences. Moreover, Chas will develop an integrated digital strategy for Advancement, including the Annual Giving Programs, Gift Planning, CFR, and leadership giving, driving revenue growth and donors.
Since 2009, Chas has served as the Director of Interactive Marketing for Agency ND. In this role, he successfully led the University’s internal agency to serve Notre Dame’s online marketing efforts. Under his leadership, the Agency launched major projects including ND.edu redesign, UND.com, Campus Map, Tour, Game Day, the University Facebook page, and mobile websites. From 2005 – 2009, Chas served in other capacities at the Agency, including Web Developer and Project Manager. In 2004, Chas founded the company Birch Lake Studios, Inc., which offered design, programming, security, and marketing services for the web.
Chas earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame with majors in Japanese and Computer Applications. During his time at Notre Dame, he completed a one-year study abroad program at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan. Chas is actively involved with Camp Fire USA River Bend Council, and served on its Board of Directors from November 2007 – 2011. Chas and his wife are expecting their second child next month!
Please join me in welcoming Chas to the team!
Regards,
Micki
Micki L. Kidder, Assistant Vice President for Development
University Relations Christmas Project
Benefiting:
Riley Children’s Hospital & Real Services – Elves for Elders Program
Gift and supply donations will be collected through Friday, December 9.
To support Riley Children’s Hospital, you may select any number of items from their wish list. To view the Riley wish list, please see the attachment, or view the list online at: http://iuhealth.org/riley/for-patients/child-life/donations-to-riley/wish-list/
To purchase a gift for a Real Services client, you can pick up a gift tag at any of the distribution locations listed below:
Tag Distribution and Donation Drop-Off Locations/Contacts:
ESC Café tree (Gerry Brown or Kris Machalleck)
Grace Hall (JoAnn Raatz)
Eck Visitor’s Center (Lori Willard or Katie (Zakas) Rutledge)
405 Main Building (Kathy Lentych)
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
The University Relations Community Service Committee
In one of the most anticipated announcements in Development history, I take great pride in announcing Jeff Arnold as a new Director of Corporate Relations.
Jeff Arnold joined the Corporate and Foundation Relations team on Nov. 7th. Jeff comes to Notre Dame after 25 years with Allied-Signal/Honeywell. During that time, he held numerous senior roles ranging from Senior Staff Engineer (performing aerospace R&D) to Senior Product & Business Manager (responsible for portfolio management, product prioritization / change and overall business strategy for $500 M division). Jeff’s engineering and industry background fill a much needed spot on our CFR team and one that will benefit the University tremendously. I’m thrilled Jeff has chosen to join our team.
Jeff is married to Barbara (Barb) Arnold and they have two boys, Nathan and Matthew. Jeff and Barb reside in Granger, but he originally hails from Canada (the real reason I hired him). Please join me in welcoming Jeff.
George Q. Keegan, Senior Director – Corporate and Foundation Relations
Colleagues,
The attendee lists for the Friday and Saturday Sorin Prime Rib Buffet dinners are now available as a link on the UR Calendar.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Laura
Laura L. O’Sullivan 574-631-8808
Chris Harrington ’08 will be joining the Reunion Giving and Volunteers team on Nov. 15th as the Assistant Director of 50 Year Reunion Giving. Chris is an extremely accomplished and talented professional. Chris grew up in London, England, and graduated from Notre Dame’s honors program with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Chris is proficient in the Spanish language having studied abroad in the summer of 2007 at La Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico. Chris began his professional career with Eli Lilly and Company where he worked as a Territory Manager for the Diabetes, Urology and Neuroscience divisions. He was with Eli Lilly for three years and left to join the Volcano Corporation in February, 2011. With the Volcano Corporation, he worked as a Clinical Consultant in the Cath Labs division. Chris is also a trailblazer. Having grown up in London, he played the closest thing he could to football: rugby. As a ND undergrad, he resurrected our Rugby team, drafted a constitution, and applied for and achieved club status from the University. He was responsible for recruiting players, coaching, scheduling matches, organizing transportation, acquiring equipment and uniforms and most importantly, fundraising. While President and Captain of the Rugby team, Chris met with numerous alumni and raised over $300,000 for the team. I’m thrilled Chris has chosen to join our team and to come home to Notre Dame. Chris is married to Katrina (Corcoran) Harrington who is a 2010 Notre Dame graduate. They are moving to South Bend from Chicago and are expecting their first baby on January 1st. Please join me in welcoming Chris to our dynamic and talented team.
Craig J. Horvath, Director of Reunion Giving and Volunteers
from the Wall Street Journal:
Notre Dame (5-3) is at Wake Forest (5-3) Saturday, which—based on those schools’ performances in Graduation Success Rate—is the premier showdown of the college-football season.
If you’re not familiar with it, GSR is the metric the NCAA uses to determine the number of student-athletes on any team who actually earn a college degree. Unlike the federal graduation rate, the GSR takes into consideration transfer students, so long as they’re academically eligible.
In the latest report, which was released by the NCAA last week and was based on student-athletes who entered school from 2001 to 2004, Notre Dame’s overall GSR (99%) ranks No. 1 among the 120 major-college schools. Wake Forest (94%) is tied for No. 7. In terms of football GSR only, Notre Dame (97%) is first and Wake Forest (81%) is 16th.
But if you consider these school’s athletic programs as a whole, it’s No. 1 vs. No. 2. Eighteen of Notre Dame’s 22 teams (82%) got a perfect GSR score—the highest percentage nationally. Wake Forest’s 79% “perfection” rate is second-best. In case you’re wondering, 25% of Alabama’s teams received perfect scores (four out of 16), while just one of LSU’s 16 teams did.
—Andrew Kahn
The schools that have the biggest percentage of varsity teams with perfect Graduation Success Rate scores:
| School | Perfect Teams | Percent |
| 1. Notre Dame | 18 of 22 | 82% |
| 2. Wake Forest | 11 of 14 | 79% |
| 3. Boston College | 19 of 25 | 76% |
| 4. Stanford | 19 of 29 | 66% |
| 5. Duke | 13 of 22 | 59% |
| 6. Northwestern | 11 of 19 | 58% |
| 7. Rice | 6 of 12 | 50% |
| 7. Vanderbilt | 6 of 12 | 50% |
Sources: NCAA, WSJ research Note: Only NCAA-sponsored sports counted
Please join me in welcoming Matt Antongiovanni ’02 to the Reunion Giving and Volunteers team. Matt has accepted the position of Assistant Director, Matching Gifts. Matt brings a wealth of experience to this important position, most recently as Associate Director of Major Gifts at Notre Dame. Matt will utilize his professional experience in relationship building, data analysis and synthesis, and volunteer coordination in leading the No. 1 Matching Gifts program in higher education. Matt is excited about leading the Matching Gifts program to new heights, and will expand our current program through three primary areas: 1) recruitment and retention of Corporate Agents, 2) strategy and coordination of matching gift opportunities at the highest levels, and 3) collaboration with the Corporate and Foundation Relations and Leadership teams to help foster existing and new benefactor relationships for Notre Dame. Matt looks forward to partnering with his Notre Dame colleagues on strategies and execution ideas for matching gift opportunities. Please feel free to call him at 631-2230 or e mail him at Matthew.J.Antonigiovanni.2@nd.edu to congratulate him!
Craig Horvath, Director of Reunion Giving and Volunteers
Please join us in welcoming Patti McLaughlin to the Annual Giving Programs team! Patti will join us on Monday, November 7th in the capacity of Annual Giving Coordinator. Patti earned her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame Law School. As Annual Giving Coordinator, Patti will work to build an infrastructure and educational program for our volunteer base of alumni, parents, and friends. She will also coordinate a variety of logistics around alumni, parents, and friends communications. Patti spent many years as an attorney and Spanish teacher, and brings passion, knowledge and a terrific work ethic to this newly created position. Patti has held numerous leadership volunteer positions throughout her career, is currently a member of the Community Life Commission at St. Joseph Church in South Bend, and recently chaired her 20th Notre Dame Law School reunion. Please join us in welcoming Patti to the University Relations team!
Craig Horvath and Amy Schell
Laura Rieff is pursuing a career in real estate. Her last day in her position with Law School Advancement will be November 21st. Laura’s warm and caring personality has touched many members of our UR staff and our donors. She will be greatly missed by all of us. I wish Laura great success as a realtor, and I congratulate her on her tenure with Notre Dame’s Development Office. She requested not to have an “official” farewell party, but please stop by 1150 Eck Hall of Law and wish her well in her new career. Information about her open position will be available at a later date.
Sincerely,
Jill Donnelly
Re: Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage Lobby Floor Painting
The lobbies of the NW elevators are scheduled to be cleaned and painted on Tuesday – Thursday of next week. Nov 1-3. The glass doors and elevators will be closed. Residents will have to enter through the stairwell doors which will be and will remain unlocked for the 2-3 days. Once the floors are painted, it will be much easier to keep them clean. This will be a small inconvenience for what should be a huge benefit.
Please join us for a quick “cake break” at 3:00 p.m. today in Grace Hall on the 11th Floor South to say Good Bye and Good Luck to Shelley Way as she moves from University Relations to the University Bands. We can wipe away our tears and buttercream frosting and share hugs and laughter on Shelley’s last day with us. Although we’ll miss Shelley in our office, let’s remember that we’ll still know where to find her. Just follow the tubas!
Hope to see you around 3:00 for a quick “cake break” later today.
Jennielea
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Huyen Nguyen as Assistant Director of Regional Analysis. Huyen will be supporting Mike Sullivan and the Midwest team and will begin her work with us on Monday, October 31.
Huyen is a 2008 Notre Dame graduate, receiving her Bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major of Marketing and Theatre. While a student at Notre Dame, she was president of the Vietnamese Student Association in 2006-2007 and a member of the Diversity Council of Notre Dame from 2005 to 2007. She also served as an intern with University Relations, working with Shannon Cullinan and Heather Hakanen, so she brings some familiarity with Development.
After graduating from Notre Dame, she joined the Target Corporation in Minneapolis as a Senior Business Analyst, managing the retailer’s multi-million dollar boys sportswear business. While in this role, she developed Target’s strategic urban/skate strategy for the “Shaun White 4 Target” campaign and served as a Division Mentor Captain. She was promoted to Pharmacy Inventory Expert, developing an inventory management strategy and business process that significantly improved the retailer’s pharmacy business line. While at Target, she received multiple corporate awards, including the Senior Vice President Award of Recognition, Operational Effectiveness Outstanding Partnership Award, Excellence in Execution Award and a Teamwork and Collaboration Award, to name just a few.
Huyen has wonderful life and Notre Dame stories that I encourage you to ask her about when you meet her.
We are thrilled to have her join us and look forward to the contributions she will make to our success in Development!
August R. Freda, Jr. ’79
Director, Development Research
Colleagues,
The attendee lists for this weekend’s Friday and Saturday night dinners have been updated and are now linked to those events on the UR Calendar.
If you have any questions, please let contact me.
Best,
Laura
Laura L. O’Sullivan
We will soon move forward in filling a new position: Administrative Assistant – CFR. Again, we want to publicly thank Kathleen Barber for all your efforts on behalf of the CFR Team over the last three years and wish her well as she transitions over to the Research department. This vacated position will provide administrative and project support for the CFR team.
Should you have any interest in the position, please contact me by noon on Friday, November 4th.
Sincerely,
George Keegan
On Nov 8th, 2011 (Tuesday), The Cleaning Crew will begin window washing all of the empty tenant areas and the Corporate Office Spaces 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors. Please make all employees and residents aware that this will occur from 7am to 7pm on this day. Again, the windows are only for the empty tenant areas, and also the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of Bldg C Corporate Offices.
Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Management Staff, Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
Congratulations to Del Lali on the arrival of her son, Kyan Lali. Kyan was born on Monday, October 17, 2011, weighing 5lbs 12oz. Both mother and baby are doing well and are happy to now be home from the hospital enjoying time with family.
Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for University Relations
Please join me in welcoming Anita Sareen to the Notre Dame Development team as Administrative Assistant to both the East and the West regions. Anita will provide administrative support to Pier White, Associate Director of Regional Development East, and to Luke Conway, Associate Director of Regional Development West.
Anita received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University South Bend in June 2006. For the past year to present, Anita has held the position of family case manager with the Department of Child Services of St. Joseph County. She joins the team with five years of experience as a litigation assistant to a local South Bend law firm.
Anita will join the Development office on October 24th.
Please join me in congratulating Anita and welcoming her to the West Region and East Region teams!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Director of Development, West Region
Notre Dame will be doing fireworks at the conclusion of Friday night’s USC Pep Rally. The 5 minute show should be around 6:50-7:00pm on 10-21-11. The display will be lit from the field in between the Irish Green, CFIA, and ESC.
Dear University Relations Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Shelley Way, who has accepted the position of Senior Administrative Assistant to Dr. Kenneth Dye, Director of our University Bands. Although we on the Recognition Societies’ Team are, to say the least, broken-hearted to be losing our compatriot and the solid rock who has anchored our crew for so long, we are thrilled at the opportunity this represents for Shelley and, more importantly, for the remarkable fact that she will be a part of one of Notre Dame’s most beloved traditions. Those of you who know Shelley well will appreciate how much joining such a long-standing and integral part of Our Lady’s University means to her.
The timeframe for Shelley’s transition to her new position will be relatively swift. More will follow about that and about our plans regarding the open position this will leave within our team. Of course, the most important part of this message, and another piece that must wait a bit, is when’s the party? We’ll keep you posted.
In the meantime, please give Shelley a call at (574) 631-5249, send her an email (sway@nd.edu) or come on over to 11 South Grace Hall with a shout out. She deserves it!
Jennielea
Jennielea Harris Vidrich, Associate Director, Recognition Societies
I am pleased to announce that Kathleen Barber will be joining our Development Research team as a prospect analyst. She will be focusing on supporting the East Region team and will transition into her new role beginning November 1.
Kathleen has spent roughly the past 3 years working with George Keegan and the Corporate and Foundation Relations team, most recently providing administrative support to Brenda Hull Cox and Sean Kassen. Prior to joining the Development team, she gained significant experience and success in academic research at Notre Dame, working as a research technician in the laboratories of Professors Joseph O’Tousa, Charles Kulpa and Malcolm Fraser, and has several publications to her credit. She has even spent time as a chemist in a wastewater treatment plant. Having done that myself, I know, first hand, that she will have the ability to know when a prospect just “smells right”!
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ball State University and has several courses to her credit here at Notre Dame in Environmental Microbiology, Bioinstrumentation, Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology and Virology.
Please join me in congratulating Kathleen on her new role.
August R. Freda, Jr. ’79, Director, Development Research
It is with sadness that I inform you that Shanelle Burns has decided to leave her role as Prospect Analyst. Shanelle has been an instrumental member of our team as our prospect analyst supporting the East region. She has also played a big role in our transformation and our success over the past year.
As sad as I am to lose Shanelle, I am also happy for her as she has been offered a great opportunity for professional advancement. She will be taking the role of Director of Research and Prospect Management at Valparaiso University.
Shanelle’s final day in the office will be Wednesday, October 26.
Please join me in wishing Shanelle the best of luck and success in her new role at Valparaiso.
As a result of Shanelle’s departure, we will be posting for this Prospect Analyst role. We have a preferred candidate, but if you are interested in this role, please contact me.
August R. Freda, Jr. ’79, Director of Development Research
Luke Conway has been promoted to Associate Regional Director of Development West Region from his position as Associate Director supporting Major Gifts. He will join the West team on October 3, 2011.
Luke joined the University of Notre Dame in 2008 as associate director of major gifts. He brings to our team his experience in cultivating major gift prospects and developing relationships with internal and external constituents.
Luke is a ’93 graduate of Our Lady’s University with a Bachelor of Arts, French and Computer Applications.
Please join me in congratulating Luke and welcoming him to our team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon
Senior Director of Development, West Region
Please join me in welcoming Bill Kempf to the Notre Dame Development team as Associate Regional Director, West Region. Bill will join the Notre Dame team on September 26, 2011.
Bill received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and his M.S. in Environmental Science from Southern Methodist University.
Bill comes to us with nine years of service as program manager, project engineer and business analyst overseeing manufacturing activities, problem resolution and customer services at Applied Materials. For the past two years, Bill has had the role of project manager for software solutions at eMDs.
Bill is very involved with the Notre Dame alumni clubs, and from 2007-2009 served in the capacity of president of the Notre Dame Club of Austin.
Please join me in welcoming Bill to the West Regional Development team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon
Senior Director of Development, West Region
Colleagues,
The Air Force and USC Saturday night Prime Rib dinners are currently sold out. Individuals can be added to the wait list by calling Shelley Way at 1-5249 or emailing her at sway@nd.edu.
Go Irish!
Laura
Laura L. O’Sullivan
University of Notre Dame
Development Office
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
574-631-8808
Colleagues,
The RSVP lists for the upcoming Air Force weekend Recognition Society Dinners are now available on the UR Calendar. To access the list, simply click on the event where a link is provided to the spreadsheet. I will be updating the RSVP list as changes are made.
If any fundraisers would like to make reservations they may do so by visiting conferences.nd.edu using a FOAPAL or credit card. These events are not yet sold out, so we hope that everyone will encourage their donors to join us! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
All the very best,
Laura
Laura L. O’Sullivan
University of Notre Dame
Development Office
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
574-631-8808
Dear colleagues,
I wanted to send a quick note to inform you of a terrific opportunity for anyone interested in a career in fundraising. The position of Associate Director, Major Gifts was officially posted on the ND job board yesterday (link: jobs.nd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57526). The Associate Director will be a member of the Major Gifts team in Grace Hall and will focus on cultivating and soliciting unrestricted annual gifts in the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Full details are outlined in the job description.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in being considered for this opportunity, please encourage them to apply. Prior experience in a fundraising environment is preferred but not required. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Thank you, and go Irish!
Best regards,
Anne-Marie Campbell, Director of Major Gifts
Mary Fisher has been promoted to assistant director of stewardship programs from her position supporting the West Region of Development. Having received her Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, in Film, Television and Theatre from Notre Dame in 2008, Mary has been with the Department of Development for a year, and previously served the University in the Career Center. Her experience with donor cultivation and engagement will serve her well in this expanded role. Mary will serve as the stewardship partner for the East Region, with a particular focus on a stewardship strategy for all leadership and principal benefactors in this region. She will also work to enhance current stewardship programs, including acknowledgments and endowment reports. Although her first official day in Stewardship will be October 6, Mary will continue to support the West until a replacement can be hired and trained. Congratulations, Mary!
Beth Ferlic will also join the team as an assistant director of stewardship programs. This new position will work closely with Regional Development to manage a portfolio of “steward only” donors and will also be responsible for creating a cumulative giving program for leadership benefactors, among other responsibilities. Beth brings with her a wealth of relationship-building and donor relations experience, as she previously served as the associate director of public relations for the Seattle Symphony. She most recently served as the house manager at Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Beth received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University, and earned a Master of Arts degree in Ethnomusicology from the University of Washington. She resides in South Bend with her husband Nate Lazenga. Her first day at Eddy Street will be Monday, October 10. Welcome to Development, Beth!
Katherine Lane, Director
Marketing, Communications and Stewardship
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
Colleagues,
An updated RSVP list for the Friday and Saturday Prime Rib Buffet dinners for the MSU weekend are now available on the UR Events Calendar. Click on the dinner to find a link to the excel file. Please note, the Saturday dinner is currently sold out. If you are fundraiser who would like to attend with a donor, please contact me at 1-8808 or losulliv@nd.edu.
Laura L. O’Sullivan
Please help me welcome Barbara Johnston, who comes from Philadelphia, to Multimedia Services. Today she joins Matt Cashore as our newest photographer. Barbara worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer for years and has done extensive work for Villanova. For a real treat, check out her portfolio at http://barbarajohnstonphotojournalist.com/
Welcome Barbara!
Beth Grisoli, Multimedia Services
June 19, 1974 – Sept. 4, 2011
Patrick V. Keller, 37, died on Sunday at St. Joseph Regional Med. Center He is survived by his mother, Jeanne (Robert) Hendricks. Also surviving are his aunt and uncle, William and Lori Sullivan; and his grandmothers, Shirley White and Sue Hendricks. Patrick will be remembered as an avid Notre Dame fan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Bubb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Thursday. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Published in South Bend Tribune on September 6, 2011
In the spirit of pride, partnerships and possibilities, CFR and Stewardship congratulate Sean, Sara and Lydia Kassen on the arrival of Neve Erin, born on Friday, September 2. She weighs 7lbs and 9 oz. and measures 20 ½ inches long.
Cards may be sent to: The Kassen Family, 4129 Greenglade Court, South Bend, IN 46628.
Please join me in welcoming Carlos Flores to the Notre Dame Development team as Associate Director, Regional Development, West Region. Carlos will begin his employment on September 6, 2011.
Carlos received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 2003.
Carlos joins us with from the NORDAM group, a leader in the aircraft component manufacturing and repair industry for commercial and private aircrafts. Since 2004, Carlos has had various roles within NORDAM in areas of sales, marketing and public relations. Most recently he was responsible for organizing and managing customer relations with business leaders, and state and local government officials.
Carlos and his fiancée Kelcy Tefft ’09, who has accepted the assistant women’s tennis coach position, will be returning to their alma mater, relocating from Tulsa, Oklahoma. You will see them on the sidelines as they cheer on the Irish.
Please join me in welcoming Carlos to the team!
In Notre Dame,
Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Director of Development, West Region
The City of South Bend informed Kite Realty Group that, on the Saturdays of Notre Dame Gamedays, Eddy Street will be closed from Napoleon to Angela 3 hours prior to kickoff and will remain closed until actual kickoff. So, for example this Saturday, Eddy Street will be closed from noon until 3:30 pm (approximately). Eddy Street will re-open as usual after kickoff.
Come See 3rd SeSSion on the Irish Green!
Take some time Friday afternoon to be entertained by 3rd SeSSion, performing on the Irish Green from 4 PM to 6 PM as part of the South Florida Football Weekend festivities. The band features Development’s Augie Freda on lead guitar and ACE Program associate John Wibbens on bass. The band performs music ranging in decades from the 1960s (Jefferson Airplane) to the 2010s (Lady Antebellum) and genres from classic rock (Journey and Chicago) to contemporary (Katy Perry, C-Lo Green) to crossover country (Carrie Underwood, Sugarland).
Come out, enjoy the atmosphere and get fired up for some Irish Football!
please feel free to contact Jay Rizzi if any more issues occur
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Taylor R. Murphy has joined the Corporate and Foundation Relations team as an Assistant Director. Taylor’s primary focus will be in the College of Science.
Taylor received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2011. Using zebrafish as a model, his research focused on identifying defective genetic and lipid signaling pathways that contribute to a number of ocular diseases including cataract and retinitis pigmentosa. Taylor is a published author in a number of peer-reviewed journals and has been awarded accolades for his excellence in undergraduate teaching while at Notre Dame. He received his undergraduate degree from California State University (Channel Islands in Cell and Molecular Biology) and performed a senior internship with the Biopharmaceutical company Amgen. Additionally, prior to entering graduate school, Taylor worked for Biosource, a small biotech company in southern California.
Taylor is an avid Los Angeles Lakers fan, enjoys playing a variety of sports, and camping with his dog Boone.
Please join us in welcoming Taylor in his new role.
George Q. Keegan, Sr. Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the RSVP lists for the Friday and Saturday night Recognition Society Prime Rib Dinners are now available on the UR Events calendar. To view, click on the dinner listing on the calendar and then click the link to the RSVP file. Note both Friday and Saturday are listed, as is the Society Member attending, the number in their party, as well as their primary. Login (netid and password) are required to access.
Currently, the South Florida and Michigan State Saturday night dinners are sold out. Please contact me at losulliv@nd.edu or 574-631-8808 if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Laura
Laura L. O’Sullivan, University of Notre Dame Development Office
I am pleased to announce that effective Thursday, September 1, Kristin Schoenfeld will assume an expanded role with the Annual Fund. She will continue to support Law School Advancement, but will begin additional responsibilities with the other University recognition societies. In her new assignment, Kristin will return to the 11th floor of Grace Hall. She will be missed in the Eck Hall of Law. Kristin has been an integral part of the Law School Advancement Team for 7 years and her experience will greatly assist the other recognition societies. She is a 1989 Indiana University-Bloomington graduate, with a dual degree in journalism and psychology. Kristin and her husband, Don, have two children, Allison and Alex. After September 1, please stop by and welcome her back to Grace Hall!
Jill Donnelly, Law School Advancement
Saturday Scholars Lecture Series
Fall 2011 Schedule
Sept. 3 – South Florida
“Missal Alert: Preparation and Implementation of the New Translation of the Roman Missal”
Michael Driscoll, Associate Professor, Department of Theology
Sept. 17 – Michigan State (Advisory Council Weekend)
“Bridging the Atlantic: The Struggles of an Abandoned 19th Century Irish Village”
Ian Kuijt, Professor, Department of Anthropology
Oct. 8 – Air Force
“Building Peace in a Violent World: What I’ve Learned in Five Decades as a Peace Scholar”
Robert Johansen, Professor, Department of Political Science and Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
Oct. 22 – USC – 7:30 p.m. game
“The Poetic Curve of Nature: Connecting Literature and Science”
Laura Dassow Walls, Professor, Department of English
Oct. 29 – Navy
“The Apartment Plot: Fantasies of Urban Living in American Movies”
Pamela Wojcik, Associate Professor, Department of Film, Television, and Theatre
Nov. 19 – Boston College
“Change; Why It Happens, Why It Accelerates, and What Might Happen Next”
Felipe Fernandez –Armesto, Professor, Department of History
Lectures take place at the Snite Museum’s Annenberg Auditorium and they begin at 12 noon. However, the lecture on October 22 (USC Game) begins at 4:00 pm.
On behalf of Michael Sullivan and Kevin Cannon
It is with great pleasure that we announce Krys Montague as the newest addition to our Development Team! Effective August 15, 2011 Krys will be supporting both Senior Regional Directors Kevin Cannon (West) and Mike Sullivan (Midwest). Krys has been the administrative assistant for Fr. John Jenkins, and has now taken on the new role of supporting Kevin and Mike. Krys has been with the Notre Dame family for 10 years and has a wealth of experience that will help our Senior Regional Directors. She lives in South Bend, has two beautiful grandchildren, Katie and Chance, and is an active volunteer for many organizations including Relay for Life. Krys is a huge football fan and many of you may have already seen her on the sidelines cheering on the football players! Krys is another excellent addition to our outstanding team. Please take a moment to stop by and welcome Krys to the Development Office!
Stephen Smith and I wish Mary Andersen tremendous success in her new role as Assistant Director Reunion Giving working with Craig Horvath in the Annual Fund. We have had the pleasure of working with Mary for two years and know that she will be a valuable addition to Craig’s team. We are truly excited for Mary as she takes her outstanding skills, energy and personality to her new role.
We are equally excited to welcome Noell Stohler as our new Administrative Assistant. Noell and her husband, Bill, live in Edwardsburg, MI. They are the proud parents of Mason (12) and Haven (11). Noell, a graduate of Indiana University, played an integral role in establishing and successfully growing Pier Perfection, a marine products / services company that she and Bill founded in 1997. Noell brings the wide variety of skills any successful small business owner must master to helping service Notre Dame’s benefactors in the west.
Noell is an avid runner and triathlete. She will, undoubtedly, draw upon the endurance gained through participation in these sports as she works through her first football season at Notre Dame.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Noell!
Scott Jessup
Bruce Danielson is excited to announce that Deena Chamberlin has been hired as his full-time assistant effective Monday, August 8th. Deena has spent the past several months in the same role on a temporary assignment as Cheryl Schlimpert was managing the implementation of Sugar CRM.
Deena grew up in a small town in NH and graduated from IUSB. She’s been married for 17 years to her husband Eric and lives in Mishawaka. Deena and Eric have a 13 yr. old son, Harrison.
Prior to working at Notre Dame, Deena was the Event Coordinator for the Matterhorn Conference Center. You may remember her catering the tailgate parties! For 15 years prior to that she was a manager for the Emporium Restaurant. She is very excited to be joining the Development Office full-time!
Please join us in welcoming Deena as she begins her new role.
| Hello Campus ! |
Can you believe classes will be in session in just a few short weeks. The summer flew by and given the blistering hot temperatures over the last month I am sure a lot of us are looking forward to the cooler Fall weather, football season and the hustle and bustle of campus as the students return for another great year.
As far as the VoIP project goes, the team is still pushing forward. In the next few VoIP updates we will be sharing with you additional features that our VoIP phones offer. We hope you will find these tips and tricks helpful as you continue to learn about the phone and all it can do.
| VoIP Phone Tips: |
Tricks that you will want to know:
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| Other cool features: |
| QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES:
You can find quick reference guides, manuals, and tutorials on the VoIP website at https://myphone.nd.edu, along with a variety of other information about the new system. |
As always, if you have any additional question, our experts at the Help Desk are always available to help…631-8111 or oithelp@nd.edu.
| Happy Day, |
Lisa Weinberg
I am pleased to announce that Jean Collier will be joining the CFR team full time beginning Monday August 8th, 2011. Jean has done great work out of the NYC office for the past 3 years. Jean’s efforts to secure a $10M gift for Mendoza from Delioitte highlighted her comfort and enthusiasm for working through the complex requirements of connecting so many relationships that are required to land such a lucrative gift.
Michael McLaughlin and I have been talking about this potential opportunity for months and I am pleased to say we are ready to move forward with the transition. I am very excited to welcome Jean to our team and look forward to her having a fantastic impact on our fundraising goals. This move is consistent with Jean’s commitment to excellence in her service to the University of Notre Dame. Jean’s service has included leadership roles as President of the Alumni Association, former Trustee, member of the Spirit Campaign Cabinet and professionally with Development. Prior to Jean’s work with Development, she worked for General Electric for 22 years and KPMG for 2 years after graduation. She has a unique set of qualifications that combine deep understanding of corporate structure and decision making combined with keen insights of how corporate foundations operate. Jean’s work with General Electric and their vast network of alumnus is well known across campus.
Jean will work as the Senior Corporate Advisor. Jean will assist Corporate Relations Directors and staff shape relationships with a core group of firms including General Electric, McDonalds, E&Y, etc.
Please join me in welcoming Jean to the Corporate and Foundations Team! Congratulations, Jean!
George Keegan
Dear Colleagues,
I would appreciate your assistance in helping to promote two events that promise to be a good time and are also scheduled to benefit the upcoming ND United Way Campaign. Flyers are attached but below are the details.
Hammes Bookstore Fall Fest – Friday, August 26
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146787745400000
| Date: Friday, August 26Time: Qualifying for the Tailgate Toss Tournament begins at 11am / Festival begins at 5pm
Location: Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore Festival begins at 5pm and includes – Food, ND Special Guests, Live Band (Wake Up Call), Face Painting and Raffles! |
Trivia Night II – Trivia with Attitude – Saturday, September 24
Last year, this event was an absolute blast with entertaining categories such as “Dead, Alive or Canadian”. Consider “captaining” a team of colleagues, friends and family.
Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 6:30pm doors open, 7:30pm trivia begins
Location: Michiana Family YMCA – 1201 Northside Blvd., South Bend
Cost: $15/person (table of 10 for $150)
To Register contact Lisa MacKenzie at 631-7846 or MacKenzie.27@nd.edu
Other items:
P.S. Both of these events are open to the community – so feel free to share with your friends, family and colleagues.
Thank you for your support of the ND United Way Campaign!
Jessica
Jessica M. Brookshire, MSA, CHES, Associate Director for Public Affairs
Please join me in welcoming Pier White to the Notre Dame Development family as Associate Regional Director of Development, East Region, beginning on August 8, 2011.
Pier received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his Master’s from the American Military University.
Pier was a member of the University of Notre Dame Air Force ROTC program. He then went on to serve as a Major in the United States Air Force as a decorated F15-E Fighter aircraft Weapons Systems/ Intelligence Officer. He served honorably at various bases in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and Saudi Arabia in his fifteen year United States Air Force career.
Pier has also worked in the Financial Services industry as a member of the Smith Barney Company. His most recent position was as Senior Manager for the Kraft Corporation in Glenview, Illinois, where he was a leader of the Kraft Procurement team.
Pier and his wife Kristen live in South Bend with their five children.
Congratulations Pier, Welcome Aboard!
Go Irish!
Michael
Michael McLaughlin, Senior Director of Development – East Region
University of Notre Dame – Department of Development
Please join us in welcoming Linsey Laufenberg to the Gift Planning team as an Administrative Assistant supporting Chris DeTrempe and Ken Hendricks.
Linsey is a 2010 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. She graduated summa cum laude, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society), and was as a Resident Assistant in Howard Hall during her senior year.
Linsey is from De Forest, WI, a suburb of Madison. Her father works in the dairy business and her mother works in the insurance industry. Her sister lives in Appleton, WI where she teaches second grade. Linsey is first generation Fighting Irish!
Welcome, Linsey!
Team –
I would like all of you to please welcome Kelly Hofferth as a new member of our ND Development Team. Kelly is joining us as a new Administrative Assistant for Kirt Bjork and Chris Murphy. Her first day will be Thursday, August 4th.
Kelly comes to us from Press Ganey Associates in South Bend where she most recently worked as a Client Improvement Manager. Before her 3 years at Press Ganey, Kelly worked for 5 years as a middle school science teacher at St. Monica Grade School in Mishawaka, IN teaching sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.
Kelly received her Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science degree from Indiana University and her Master of Arts in Education, A.C.E. from the University of Notre Dame. Kelly, her husband Jerry and their children reside in South Bend.
Kelly will be sitting in Andrew Frye’s former cubicle. Please take an opportunity to introduce yourself to Kelly and welcome her as a new member of the ND family.”
Christopher M. Murphy, Associate Director, Midwest Region
Office of Development
Colleagues:
Please join me in welcoming Katherine Cinninger to the Office of Finance and Administration for University Relations. As Program Manager, Katherine will be responsible for several areas supporting field fundraising services. She will play an integral role in the implementation and management of the new process for issuing pledge reminders and the reporting on outstanding balances. Katherine will also review gift account activity for compliance with gift restrictions, and ensure funds are being utilized by the benefiting unit. Katherine will review contracts and lease agreements for the Division and coordinate the review with the Office of General Counsel. Her experience in Development along with her expertise in project management will serve us well in managing various projects. Katherine will be located on the 11th floor, Grace Hall.
MEK
Mary Ellen Koepfle, C.P.A., Director, Finance and Administration
UND ’96, SMC ’78
You can download the latest Development Phone Roster from the Portal.
Susan Shields, Office Coordinator
ND Department of Development, Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
Notre Dame Development Family,
Good afternoon! I pray that you all are well…
I’m happy to share that our newest bundle of joy, Anthony “AJ” Jermaine Suber II, arrived on last Thursday, July 21 @ 9:16am.
AJ weighed in at 7.6lbs, and was 19 inches tall. Both AJ and Jamila are doing well here at home, and Mom and Dad are quickly
adjusting to our zone defense play calling with three kids in the house. We will figure this thing out soon!
We also want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! The prayers, cards, love, and many gifts are deeply appreciated.
It’s such a great feeling to be so far away but so close to you all at the same time. You’ll never know how much your support has
meant to us during this unbelievable adventure at this time of our lives. This journey was not an easy one. We are truly blessed.
I look forward to seeing you all soon in a couple of weeks! God Bless.
All the best,
Tony Suber ’97
Director of Regional Development
Mid-Atlantic States
UR Colleagues—
Please join me in congratulating Mary Andersen on her recent selection as our new Assistant Director of Reunion Giving. Mary provides our Annual Giving team a wealth of experience, expertise and success from her diverse professional background prior to joining Notre Dame and as a member of the Notre Dame Development team. In her new role, Mary will manage and direct reunion giving for Notre Dame classes celebrating their 15th through their 45th reunion.
Mary has been part of Scott Jessup and Stephen Smith’s team since 2009. Prior to joining the ND Development Team, Mary was an accomplished Psychiatry and Neurology Specialty sales rep for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, she spent 16 years at PepsiCo/Quaker Foods and Beverages Company as an Account Executive and a District Sales Manager. A respected leader and mentor, Mary has an outstanding track record of success in sales and team management and has demonstrated a keen ability to develop and maintain fruitful relationships.
Mary brings strong strategic planning skills, proven customer service skills and an ability to effectively implement resources and budgets for maximum return on investment to this new position. She has garnered countless national sales awards throughout her esteemed career.
Mary and her family are active members at St. Pius X Catholic church. She is also a social runner and triathlete who helps raise money and awareness to combat breast cancer.
Mary will commence her new position as Assistant Director of Reunion Giving on Monday, August 22nd. We are thrilled to be adding such a terrifically talented professional to our Reunion Giving team.
Craig J. Horvath ‘88
Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
Notice To: Eddy Street Commons Retail & Residential Tenants
Re: Romy’s Café Presents Coffee & Cars—-Parking on Eddy Street
All please be advised that Eddy Street will be closed on August 6th, from 8am-2pm for the Coffee and Cars Event. Hamilton Towing will tow any car not moved at this time on Eddy Street. Access to Eddy Street Parking Garage will be directed towards the Burns St Entrance. Please send this notice to all employees, residential tenants, or customers. Please contact Alfredo Alvarado if you have any further questions.
Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Management Staff
Eddy Street Commons at Notre
A great family volunteer opportunity! The University Relations Community Service Committee invites you to help Logan Center. We still need more volunteers.
The University Relations Community Service Committee
Logan’s Run – Saturday August 6, 2011
As posted on the UR Intranet, this is a volunteer service opportunity for the UR Family.
This run/walk is held entirely on the beautiful Notre Dame Campus, and offers a 1 mile fun walk, and 5K and 10K runs. The festivities continue after the race with a Family Fun Fest.
This year we are offering two fun ways to support Logan Center, which offers so many wonderful services to our community.
A Service Activity – Be an event volunteer. This may include manning a water station or directing runners during the race.
A Fitness Opportunity – Work-out with your colleagues. Join our team for one of the three run/walk events and take advantage of reduced registration fees. All skill levels are welcome.
If you would like more information on Logan’s Run, visit: http://www.runwithlogan.org/
If you are interested in being an event volunteer, or in joining the run/walk team, please contact Kris at Kristina.Machalleck.2@nd.edu (1-6936)
or Michelle Shakour at mshakour@nd.edu (1-6368)
Thanks!
Colleagues,
For the past couple of years, I have participated in the MBA program’s JumpStart interview process which provides each entering student with two mock-interviews. The process includes a formal interview followed by a debriefing and coaching session. The students are more than appreciative and the conversations are usually pretty interesting — Brian Lohr and his team do a great job of sourcing talented and diverse candidates! Overall, it’s rather rewarding.
On behalf of Pat Perrella and his team in career development, I am inviting you to consider giving even just a few hours on 15 and/or 16 August, ahead of our UR Summit. They’d be grateful for whatever time you can contribute. Please see the message below for more information; there’s a simple on-line registration system (link below) should you be interested in helping.
Many thanks for your consideration.
Rudy
Rudy Reyes Jr., Associate Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Greetings from the University of Notre Dame MBA Department,
We are preparing to welcome our new Two Year MBA Class of 2013 to campus. The orientation week requires each student to participate in two mock interviews to prepare the students for their job search.
I am reaching out to the friends of the MBA Career Development team asking for help with our fifth annual MBA Interview JumpStart. This a great program for you to have the opportunity to preview MBA students prior to fall recruiting and to provide one-on-one coaching. If you are not a recruiter this is a great way to give back to Notre Dame and prepare our MBA students for interviews. The MBA Interview JumpStart program connects volunteer practice interviewers with MBA students to provide them with immediate performance feedback and development insight.
Volunteer interviewers are provided with resources including a brief training session, interview questions, and a student performance feedback form. Volunteer for a full or partial day for the two-day on-campus event:
Two-Year MBA Interview JumpStart August 15-16
Please click the following link for registration:
http://webapp.business.nd.edu/recruit_mba/jumpstart/register/
Following registration, you’ll receive a confirmation and a link to our brief online MBA Practice Interviewer Training designed to prepare you for the interviewing event. We are happy to provide a hotel room and lunch!
Program details will follow, if you have any questions please contact me.
Sincerely,
Matt Money
Matt Money – MBA Career Development, Events & Project Coordinator
276 Mendoza College of Business University of Notre Dame
P: 574-631-3193 | F: 574-631-8800 E: mmoney@nd.edu http://recruitmba.nd.edu
This is just a friendly reminder about the University Relations outing at the Cove on Monday, August 8. If you are interested in tickets, there are still a limited number available. Please email Tim Ponisciak at tponisci@nd.edu if you are interested. For more information, please read the note below.
The University Relations Events Team invites you to join us at the Cove on Monday, August 8, to watch the South Bend Silver Hawks take on the first place Bowling Green Hot Rods. Game time is 7 pm. We will have a block of 100 tickets together. Don’t forget, Mondays at the Cove are $1 food nights, so there are plenty of great deals once you get to the ballpark. If you are interested, please email Tim Ponisciak at tponisci@nd.edu with the number of tickets you would like (maximum that can be requested is 6). For more info on the Silver Hawks, visit http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t550.
All the best,
-Tim
Timothy Ponisciak, Assistant Director, Notre Dame Annual Fund
574-631-1323
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Jody Sadler will be joining our team on August 1. As part of the Notre Dame Rotation Program, Jody will be with us for six months and will work on a new initiative to enhance engagement with Notre Dame friends. Jody will be working directly for me, but will be partnering significantly with DMCS and Annual Giving Programs.
Jody is in her ninth year as a member of the Notre Dame athletics’ administration staff. In her role as associate athletics director, she is responsible for all internal personnel management, development and communication, internship program, compensation, service metrics and innovation. She also serves as the liaison with the University’s Department of Human Resources and General Counsel’s Office in policy and personnel matters and is the administrator for the rowing program.
The Notre Dame Rotation Program is designed to develop individuals to take on leadership responsibilities in the university. Participants experience three six-month assignments in departments across campus. These assignments allow the participants to learn about the university from a new perspective, while providing valuable work to the host department.
Please join me in welcoming Jody to the team!
My Best,
Micki
Micki L. Kidder, Assistant Vice President for Development
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617-1403
574-631-6526 (office) 574-229-1190 (mobile)
It is with mixed emotions that I inform you that Brandii Wilson has decided to resign her position with us, effective August 5.
While I am deeply saddened that she will be leaving us, she is making a decision to leave a position she loves with people she enjoys to devote all of her energies and attention on two people she loves even more (and who need her more than we do) – her daughters, Libby and Paige. As difficult as this decision was for her, I am immensely proud of her strength, her commitment and her clear understanding of her own priorities.
I cannot thank Brandii enough for her contributions during her time at Notre Dame and most especially over the past year. She has been an integral part of the success of the new Research organization and in bringing the Spirit of Notre Dame campaign home.
We are, indeed, a better place as a result of Brandii being part of our team.
We will begin, immediately, a search for the Assistant Director of Regional Analysis supporting the Midwest Region. If you are interested in applying for or learning about this position, please inform your immediate leader and contact Melanie Davis or me.
Augie
August R. Freda, Jr., Director of Development Research
Donor Services will be closed today, July 22nd, for a retreat. They regret any inconvenience.
Baby AJ was born today @ 9:16am, 7 lbs 6 ozs, 19 ins long… And VERY hairy! Strapping young fella! Mom, Dad and Baby are all doing great!
Baby AJ and family will be at Kennestone Hospital (Wellstar) Marietta, GA Room 402 for the next few days before they go home!
Tony, from all of Notre Dame, CONGRATULATIONS and God Bless to your entire family!
Congratulations to Gary and Jill Girzadas on the arrival of
Nell Elizabeth Girzadas
Born July 15th at 7:35am weighing in at 7 lb. 14 oz.
Mother and baby are doing fine and dad says “she’s a beauty”
Congrats again to Gary, Jill, Will, Charlie and Maggie!
Colleagues,
As stated in the prior email which was sent on June 22nd, due to the upgrade, Advance Production will not be accessible beginning at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 21st through Friday, July 22nd . You will receive an email sometime over the weekend when Advance 9.6.0.1 Production becomes available.
In addition to Advance being unavailable, BEAT will also not be accessible during this time. Although, ACT will still be available for use.
You will be receiving a separate email from Linda Klaybor outlining changes you will see in the new version of Advance. These changes will only impact how you view different types of address information. There are no changes, outside of Donor Services, to how data is entered and maintained in Advance.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Sincerely,
Donna Adams, Jamie Barry, Mark Houseman and Sue Prister
Sue Prister, Assistant Director
Donor Services, Development Office
University of Notre Dame 1100 Grace Hall (574) 631-2610
Looking for a great way to steward a benefactor and celebrate members of the Notre Dame family who make annual unrestricted gifts to Our Lady’s University? Participate in the 3rd Annual Sorin Society Golf Outing on Friday, July 29 at the Warren Golf Course.
Notre Dame fundraisers are encouraged to invite and accompany benefactors to participate in the Sorin Society Golf Outing. Fees can be charged to University credit cards and Procards. The event starts with a luncheon at 11:30 am in the Warren Clubhouse. Golfer registration is $110 per golfer and includes:
To register or get more information, please call Laura O’Sullivan at 631-8808
Laura L. O’Sullivan
University of Notre Dame, Development Office
1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-8808
If you have missed any of our SugarCRM Demos or would simply like to watch one again, please visit the SugarCRM Project page, sign in and open the “Recorded SugarCRM Demos” pdf.
(Be sure to open the link in a Browser window – you can right click on the link to select this option)
Each Week’s topic is listed along with the link to the recorded webex…
Cheryl Schlimpert, SugarCRM Project Manager
Office of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame, 1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403 Phone: 574-631-2433
With great enthusiasm, Joseph Gelchion, George Keegan and Lou, in partnership with Dean McGreevy and Dean Kilpatrick, announce the fourth and fifth Academic Advancement Program Directors – Maria Di Pasquale, College of Arts & Letters and Nathaniel Utz, College of Engineering.
OVERVIEW OF ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
The Academic Advancement Program Director will serve as a liaison between the respective college/school and the University’s Development department. The employee will also serve as a member of the Dean’s senior leadership team. The scope of this individual’s responsibilities includes working with the Dean to understand the priorities and needs for funding and subsequently educate Development employees on such items. These priorities will direct the capital, endowed, and special fundraising activities for the college / school. The source of such funds should include individuals, planned giving prospects, corporations, foundations, and governmental support.
Maria Di Pasquale, College of Arts & Letters
Maria Di Pasquale has joined the Corporate and Foundation Relations team as Academic Advancement Director for the College of Arts & Letters.
Maria is a 1990 ND Grad and additionally holds a Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Texas Austin. Maria has taught classes at George Washington and UCLA as well as built educational programs for the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. She previously founded and expanded her own company, Illuminating Art Experiences, since 2007. This company is the provider of expert introduction to the world of the visuals arts through private, personal museum tours, customized lectures, and guided art historical travel.
Maria’s husband, Arnie Phifer, is the External Relations Program Director for AD&T and NDNano. Maria and Arnie live in Granger with their two children Lucrezia and Elena.
Nathaniel Utz, College of Engineering
Nathan Utz has joined the Corporate and foundation Relations team as Academic Advancement Director for the College of Engineering.
Nathan is a 1996 ND Graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering along with holding a Professional Engineering degree. Prior to his employment at Notre Dame, Nathan was part‐owner of a private engineering/architectural consulting firm MCDONOUGH ASSOCIATES INC. in Chicago responsible for business development, fundraising, client relations, networking and public presentations to promote company business. Nathan’s experience in managing all aspects of multi‐million dollar engineering projects, including written proposals, funding agreements, personnel decisions, engineering alternatives, financial analysis, budget projections, project coordination and final project delivery give him the ability to hit the ground running for the Dean Peter Kilpatrick’s priorities.
Nathan and his wife Laura recently relocated to South Bend with their 3 children Carter (5), Paxton (2), and Riley (1).
Please join Joe, George and Lou in welcoming Maria and Nathan to our team.
Please join us on Saturday, August 6 for Logan’s Run. This run/walk is held entirely on the beautiful Notre Dame Campus, and offers a 1 mile fun walk, and 5K and 10K runs. The festivities continue after the race with a Family Fun Fest.
This year we are offering two fun ways to support Logan Center, which offers so many wonderful services to our community.
If you would like more information on Logan’s Run, visit: http://www.runwithlogan.org/
If you are interested in being an event volunteer, or in joining the run/walk team, contact Jill Donnelly at Donnelly.18@nd.edu.
Thanks!
The University Relations Community Service Committee
Kris Machalleck
Please join me in welcoming Kevin Cannon as a new Sr. Director, Regional Development, West region. Kevin will begin his employment on Monday, July 11th.
Kevin joins us with 17 years of serving Our Lady’s University, most recently as the Director of Student Financial Services. Kevin served in this role, and as a member of the Finance senior management team, for six years. His exemplary leadership experience and work assisting Notre Dame students, parents, and alumni, provide him excellent experience as he transitions to the Development team.
After receiving his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Eastern Illinois University, Kevin served ten years at his alma mater in University Housing and Dining Services. He began employment with the University of Notre Dame in 1994, where he has served in positions such as Director for Student Residences, Director for Student Accounts, and the Renovare Functional Lead for Student / Faculty System.
Kevin and wife of 19 years, Mary Beth, have two children. Their oldest son, Michael, is 16 and will be a junior at St. Joseph’s High School. Jack is 13 and will be an 8th grader at Schmucker Middle School.
Please join me in welcoming Kevin to the team!
Sincerely,
Joe
Joe Gelchion
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS SUMMER CARNIVAL
July 23, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Stepan Center
The University Relations Summer Carnival is right around the corner! There will be fun for all, and not just those with children, we hope everyone will join us. It is a great way to catch up with your colleagues, and meet your new ones! Plus, you don’t have to be a kid to take a shot at dunking one of your co-workers.
In addition to the dunk tank, there will be a bouncy house, face painting, balloon animals, and lots of delicious things to eat.
Please R.S.V.P. by clicking on the link below and filling out the form.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W36KBV7
The Events Committee needs to make sure that we have enough food and other treats for the big day, so we ask that you please RSVP by Wednesday, July 13. Also, if you have children, we need to know by that date so that we have enough goody bags for all the kiddies.
As in the past, the Events Committee is in need of volunteers to help again at this year’s carnival. We need help with supervising the dunk tank, making sno cones, supervising childrens’ games, set up, and clean up. If you would like to lend a hand, please let me know, your help is greatly appreciated!!
We look forward to seeing you! Please contact Katherine Cinninger at kcinning@nd.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by the University Relations Events Committee
I would like to welcome and introduce a new member of our team during the upcoming football season. Beginning today, we have added Brenda Reed as support in the billing, distribution and reconciliation of our football, basketball and hockey allotments for the 2011 seasons. Brenda has been working as a temporary employee in Accounting and Financial Services since November 2010, and this experience will be of great assistance to us this Fall.
Brenda’s primary responsibilities will be billing and assisting with credit card authorizations and processing. She is located in the office next to Jean Gorman on the west side of the Eddy Street location. She will also be managing the parking pass lottery direct line (574-631-1818) throughout the month of July; however, you may also contact Brenda with all questions or assistance at this same number. For all off-campus staff that do not have secure terminals and need to authorize credit cards or reserve hotel rooms, you may contact Brenda directly. She will also be responsible for the distribution of inventory (either delivering to on-campus staff or sending FedEx packages out to off-campus staff). Her email address is Brenda.A.Reed.79@nd.edu
Please join me in welcoming Brenda to the department as we look forward to a very exciting season. Go Irish!
Jill Calderone
University of Notre Dame, Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
from the California Regional Development Office:
OUR MAILING ADDRESS IS CHANGING
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011
Please update your records to replace our previous address:
7855 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 224
La Jolla, CA 92037
With the following new address:
University of Notre Dame
302 Washington Street, Suite 608
San Diego, CA 92103
NO CHANGE TO PHONE, FAX OR EMAIL
Many thanks!
Tim McOsker
Megan Meihaus
Dana Weber
Colleagues,
As some of you may know, there is a team of people that have been working behind the scenes the last few months, preparing to upgrade the Advance system from its current version 9.3 to version 9.6.0.1. The team has been evaluating all the enhancements that will be provided with this upgrade and testing their implementation. While there are no major changes in the functionality of Advance, there are some improvements.
Effective with this release:
PLEASE NOTE THE IMPORTANT DATES BELOW
As the upgraded system is deployed to the environment that our Data Analysts use (DEVL), as well as the TEST and Training environments, we are unable to create new long term reports or modify existing reports until the upgrade of the Production environment is complete. The DEVL environment was upgraded on June 15th . We will proceed with testing in DEVL prior to upgrading our Test and Training environments. The week of July 5th, we expect to upgrade Test and Training and validate the migration prior to upgrading the Production environment starting the evening of July 21st . Due to the upgrade, Advance Production will not be accessible beginning at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 21 through Friday, July 22nd . Advance 9.6.0.1 Production will be available to access on July 25th .
Sincerely,
Donna Adams, Jamie Barry and Sue Prister
Sue Prister
Assistant Director
Donor Services
Development Office
University of Notre Dame
1100 Grace Hall
(574) 631-2610
Check out the South Bend Tribune video:
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/sbt-notre-dame-runs-smart-on-errands-20110618,0,579471.story
Please join me in welcoming Darrell Paulsen as a new Associate Regional Director in the Midwest. He will start on July 5th.
Darrell brings a twenty year relationship with the University as a graduate student and employee, along with a wealth of experience as a program manager and as a conference planner and presenter. Darrell’s strong leadership skills and relationship building experience have been deployed here at Notre Dame in service to our graduate and professional students as well as our alumni. I am excited that these same skills will now be directed toward serving Notre Dame through donor relationships.
After receiving his undergraduate and graduate degree from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts, Darrell received his Master of Divinity from Notre Dame in 1994 and has since worked for the Office of Campus Ministry for the past 17 years.
Darrell has also designed and directed national conferences for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is currently writing his dissertation for his Doctorate in Ministry from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago on sustaining lay leadership in the Church.
Darrell and his wife Melissa both originate from New England. Darrell and Melissa have been married for 23 years and have four children: Caitlyn is a junior at St. Mary’s College; Sean is an incoming first year student at Notre Dame; Madeleine is a junior at Penn High School; and Julia is a 7th grader at Schmucker Middle School. Melissa directs the social entrepreneurship initiatives at the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and is a concurrent instructor in the Mendoza College of Business.
Mike Sullivan ’90, Senior Director of Development – Midwest Region
University of Notre Dame – Department of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame 1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Office: 574-631-9194 Fax: 574-631-8325
with kudos to Marilyn Ipsen:
University Relations Team,
I am pleased to announce that Pablo Martinez will be joining the Annual Fund Marketing and Operations team as a Program Manager in the Phone Center on Friday, July 1st. Pablo is no stranger to the Phone Center, since he began working as a Student Caller in 2008 and was promoted to Student Manager for the 2010/2011 academic year.
Pablo is from San Antonio, TX and graduated this May from Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. During his time as a student, he was a resident of Keenan Hall and an active participant in intramural sports, Team Captain for Keenan Hall Interhall Soccer and Co-Head Coach for the Women’s Soccer Club. In the spring of 2010, he took part in the Angers, France study abroad program. He also brings the talent of being proficient in Spanish and fluent in French.
Please join me in welcoming Pablo to our Development family!
Best regards,
Lori Rush
Lori M. Rush, Assistant Director, Annual Fund
University of Notre Dame Development Phone Center
100 Eck Center Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-7935 Fax (574) 631-0212
As we move forward on the integration of SugarCRM, it is now time to begin revealing the progress we have made! Starting next week, we will be holding weekly ‘Demo’ sessions in the Family Room at Eddy Street Commons.
The purpose of these sessions will be to familiarize you with SugarCRM’s capabilities. These sessions will allow you to start learning Sugar’s layout, tools, and overall design before training and go live on August 1st.
Two sessions (Session A or Session B) will be offered each week. While the demonstration topics will change from week to week, you do not need to attend both session A and session B as they will be demonstrating the same thing. Demo A Sessions will be held Tuesdays at 11am EST with one substitute Wednesday. Demo B Sessions will be held Thursdays at 2pm EST. Sessions will last approximately one hour and snacks will be provided. For off-site folks, the training sessions will also be available via WebEx.
Many thanks to all of you who have assisted in the implementation of SugarCRM thus far.
-The SugarCRM core team
University Relations Colleagues:
The University is making changes to the Endeavor application that will impact performance reviews that are incomplete. June 23rd is the last day to complete the process for open performance reviews. If you have not completed Step 7 to electronically “sign off” on the review and “send forward”, please login and complete this step before June 23rd. Endeavor will be closed June 24th thru July 4th for upgrades. Any open performance reviews as of June 24th will be marked as complete at the last step and will no longer be available for editing.
The updated version of Endeavor will be available on July 5th. You will be able to enter your 2011-2012 goals at this time.
Mary Ellen Koepfle, C.P.A., Director, Finance and Administration
UND ’96, SMC ’78
University Relations, 1100 Grace Hall, University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
(574) 631-9903 (office) (574) 631-8519 (fax)
Fiscal year end is coming soon and I want to make sure everyone is aware of the deadlines associated with the close of the fiscal year. I have highlighted some key deadlines to bring to your attention. A full listing of the Fiscal 2011 Year-End Closing Schedule is available at the following website: http://controller.nd.edu/documents/FY11YEClose_Campus.pdf
Please feel free to contact me, Brenda Carr, Brad Goff, or Doug Leyes if you have any questions concerning year-end.
Mary Ellen Koepfle, C.P.A.
UND ’96, SMC ’78
Director, Finance and Administration, University Relations
1100 Grace Hall, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
(574) 631-9903 (office) (574) 631-8519 (fax)
We are pleased to announce that Sean Brian Meihaus arrived Monday, June 6, at 5:03 a.m. Sean weighed in at 9 pounds, 3 ounces. Proud parents, Megan and Brian, and big sister, Erin, are all doing great, and thank everyone for their prayers.
Well wishes may be sent to:
3 Sierra Circle Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Megan will be on maternity leave until the end of August.
Please direct any work-related questions to Dana Weber while Megan is on leave.
Congratulations, Megan and family!
Several new positions within Individual and Institutional Giving are now posted on the HR jobs website. These positions include the following:
1) Associate Director of Regional Development,
2) Administrative Assistant Regional Development,
3) Associate Director, Athletics Advancement,
4) Sr. Director, Development Western Region.
The first three postings will remain open through the end of next week. A preferred candidate has been identified for the Sr. Director of the Western Region. If you have interest in a position or wish to recommend someone please contact Melanie Davis atmdavis21@nd.edu.
Thank you for your consideration,
Joe
Be sure to see the new Annual Giving Programs Org Chart available on the portal.
Dear Team,
A quick announcement to bring everyone up to speed. Last week, we informed the western fundraising team that Tim McOsker will be stepping down as the Sr. Director of the division. Effective July 15, Tim will assume the role of Regional Director in the west, based out of L.A. We posted the Sr. Director role this past Friday.
I want to thank Tim for his two years of service as Sr. Director and wish him well in his new role.
Tim stepped in at a time two years ago when we were in dire need of help in the West. His leadership and direction helped us post two outstanding years, as we closed out this record breaking Spirit of Notre Dame Campaign. We are all in debt to Tim for his service and look forward to significant contributions moving forward in his new role.
Wishing you all the best,
Joe
The Notre Dame Alumni Association will be posting the position of Spirituality Program Director.
The Spirituality Program Director (SPD) works with the Director, Alumni Programs and the NDAA to manage all spirituality programs (current examples are: Pray.nd.edu, Tender Strong and True, etc.). The SPD also plays a key role supporting the existing group leadership (e.g. alumni board regional directors, club/class presidents, etc.). The SPD works with the Director, Alumni Programs to determine annual and long range participation goals for existing spirituality programs as well as new programming and planning.
Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 6 years experience in the field of spirituality programming or other related areas. A preferred qualification is a PhD. The SPD must be able to build and cultivate excellent relationships with peers, colleagues, on-campus constituents, volunteers, and ND alumni, parents, and friends. A detailed position description will be posted on the ND jobs site.
Please note if you have interest in this position or wish to recommend someone please contact the recruiter for University Relations, Melanie Davis, at mdavis21@nd.edu.
Thank you for your consideration,
Marc D. Burdell ’87
Director, Alumni Programs
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
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
Dear colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I introduce Barbara M. Kelly as our newest colleague in development at the University of Notre Dame. Barbara will be joining us on Monday, June 20, 2011 as the new Assistant Director, Parents Program within the office of Annual Giving Programs.
Barbara has 41 years of history with Notre Dame as a spouse, proud parent of two Notre Dame alumni, and as a friend. For the past 11 years, Barbara has been the Director of Development at Holy Family Cathedral School in Orange County, California, where she started, developed, and each year increased the school’s donor base and donations. Barbara has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana and a Master of Arts degree from Georgetown University.
In the position of Assistant Director, Parents Program, Barbara will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing a comprehensive effort to provide premier engagement opportunities for the Notre Dame parent community while also securing unrestricted financial support for the University through the Annual Fund. As part of this comprehensive effort, Barbara will coordinate a cross-functional approach to all aspects of Parent engagement at Notre Dame. Barbara’s demonstrated success creating a fundraising program and overseeing its growth, her commitment to advancing Catholic education, and her understanding of the Notre Dame parent perspective are great strengths as we endeavor to enhance engagement with our parent community.
Please join me in welcoming Barbara.
Best regards,
Anne-Marie Campbell
Anne-Marie Campbell, Director of Major Gifts
University of Notre Dame, Office of Development
1100 Grace Hall
Red Cross CPR/AED certification was issued recently to eleven employees at the Eddy Street Development office. Given the large number of people working on the third floor (over 100), plus the large number of visitors, especially in the fall, it was felt that having an AED to use in case of heart attack was a wise idea. Congratulations to the following who completed the training course: Mary Andersen, Ashley Baranowski, Deena Chamberlin, Cristi Ganyard, Lynn Hubert, Carolyn Lax, Kris Machalleck, Heather Moriconi, Patty Smith, Susan Shields and Tim Yoder. This valuable training is offered through ND’s Health Center; to get more information, contact Bro. Louis Hurcik.
Be sure to see the updated Telephone Roster for Development on the portal: Files/Department Contacts.
Susan Shields, Office Coordinator
Dear colleagues,
Effective May 23rd through Friday, August 19th, we will observe a business casual dress. While this will result in a more casual dress, please ensure to maintain a professional and positive image of the University for our visitors, guests, and co-workers.
Moreover, you may adjust your summer work schedule, during this same time period, by decreasing your lunchtime to thirty (30) minutes. Adjustments to work schedules should not disrupt the efficient completion of daily work responsibilities, and I encourage you to work through any questions with your supervisor.
If you have any questions regarding these items, please discuss with your manager or contact me at 631-6526.
As always, thank you for your excellent work and dedication to Our Lady’s University.
Regards,
Micki
Micki L. Kidder, Assistant Vice President for Development
University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617-1403
574-631-6526 (office) 574-229-1190 (mobile)
According to the Michiana Bike to Work Week web site http://www.michianabiketowork.org/index3.php , the cumulative University of Notre Dame Bike to Work Week team received first place standing with 3,973.05 miles, 24.68 average miles per rider with 161 total riders. Bosch Brakeaways came in second with 1407.44 miles, 70.37 average miles per rider with 20 total riders.
Here are the results of the top five ND sub teams:
| ND Subteam | Total Miles | Average Miles Per Rider | Total Number of Riders |
| College of Science | 1266.39 | 25.33 | 50 |
| College of Engineering | 696.1 | 21.09 | 33 |
| UR Holy Rollers | 529.45 | 27.87 | 19 |
| ND Law School | 309.21 | 14.72 | 21 |
| Mendoza College of Business | 215.2 | 16.55 | 13 |
Thanks to all those who joined the team! Consider biking to work throughout the summer. We will be in touch as soon as we know more about the summer challenge.
Go Irish!
Your Bike to Work Week team captains,
Heather Moriconi (Moriconi.1@nd.edu)
Jim Reeves (reeves.31@nd.edu)
Emily Paul (paul.26@nd.edu)
The University Relations Holy Rollers team is in second place in the Bike to Work Week Challenge sub team standings as of this morning! Our team has logged 397.12 miles to date (and that’s with only 17 of the 22 members reporting.) The College of Science is in first place at 656.94 miles. In the overall Challenge, ND is in first place!
It is not too late to join the UR Holy Rollers team! You have until midnight on Saturday, May 21 to join our team and enter your miles. http://www.michianabiketowork.org/challenge/login/index.php
The Corporate Challenge will calculate miles ridden to and from work, or while at work (e.g., running errands, going to lunch, or places that you would have driven had you taken your car to work, or even miles traveled using mass transit). The dates of the challenge are from 12:00 a.m. Monday, May 16 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 20. The system will allow you to enter miles until 11:59 p.m. Saturday so those that don’t have a chance to keep their mileage up to date can have the weekend to enter the miles they have ridden.
We hope you will consider joining the team! We will post the results of the Challenge next week.
The Office of Sustainability will be sponsoring a ‘summer challenge’ to keep the momentum going. We will keep you posted on the details as we learn more.
Go Irish! Go Green!
Your team captains,
Heather Moriconi (Moriconi.1@nd.edu)
Jim Reeves (reeves.31@nd.edu)
Emily Paul (paul.26@nd.edu)
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
Congratulations to our own Micki Kidder for being named to the 2011 Class of “Michiana Forty Under 40” which recognizes 40 outstanding local professionals under age 40 for their business success and community contributions. “Michiana Forty Under 40” is presented by the Young Professionals Network (YPN), in partnership with The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, the South Bend Tribune and corporate sponsors Barnes & Thornburg and Crowe Horwath.
A luncheon to recognize these individuals will be held on Friday, June 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Gillespie Conference Center, 53995 SR 933 in South Bend. For more information about the luncheon and a complete listing of the honorees visit http://stjosephchamberincoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCNews/NewsArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=132
The University Relations Holy Rollers Bike to Work Week team has 22 members this year! Emily Paul, Jim Reeves and Heather Moriconi are the co-captains of the team.
More than half of our team biked to the Bike to Work Week lunch at the Football Hall of Fame Gridiron on Monday, May 16.
In the photo left to right:
Heather Moriconi, Lindsay Hill, Rudy Reyes, Gary Girzadas, Emily Paul, Mary Andersen, Sheila McMahon, Jim Reeves, Jen Binder, Laura Rieff, Sydney Liggett, and Mark Seiler.
The team members who could not attend the luncheon:
Mike Atkins, Marc Burdell, Scott Jessup, Sean Kassen, Micki Kidder, Allison Maddox, Lori McDonald, Cheryl Schlimpert, Michelle Shakour, and Meghan Walsh
Thank you for the outpouring of support and prayers over the last few weeks. I have been overwhelmed with cards, beautiful floral arrangements, and Mass cards. Losing a mother, regardless of one’s age, is not easy, and comfort received from friends is a blessing.
I would like to share a verse that my mom had written on a tiny piece of paper, which I found on her dresser. “In Memoriam: Every blade in the field, every leaf in the forest, lays down its life in its season as beautifully as it was taken up.” ~ Henry David Thoreau.
Again, thank you. Judy Furlong
To all my Notre Dame family:
There is no question that I never would’ve made it out to South Bend if it weren’t for my dad. In the senior year of high school, I was focused on going to college in the northeast. But I made a deal with my dad: if he sent away for the application, I would indeed fill it out. He was one of the legions of ‘subway alum’. I always remember watching the Sunday morning 1 hour TV show (with Lindsay Nelson) of the highlights of the ND game from the day before (I thought all games only took about an hour as a kid….boy has that changed!). He was thrilled when I was accepted, elated when I decided to go – and enjoyed another dose of satisfaction when I returned to work for Notre Dame 10 years ago. He was a true fan.
Dad is first generation Irish American. He spent a few years as a child – with his mom and 2 siblings – back in Ireland caring for his sick grandmother. He grew up in Bayonne New Jersey. He was a Sacred Heart brother (based in Metuchen, New Jersey – primarily a teaching order) and was sent down to teach (highschool) in Baton Rouge, LA and then later in the Bronx and Queens. In his 30s he decided to leave the order to start a family. He met my Mom shortly thereafter and they were married in 1960, and quickly started the family (I have 3 siblings). Dad was a teacher (as was my mom) and then later an administrator, and high school guidance counselor. Mom and Dad just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year – a real blessing.
He was a quiet, gentle, kind, spiritual man. Like Fr. Ted, he loved God, family and Notre Dame. Attached is a photo of Dad and me from my wedding in 2009 (Dad is sporting Ken Hendrick’s tie – a long story!). We shared the same name and so much more. He is sorely missed now…but he was blessed with a full life and surrounded by God’s love.
Tom Gibbons
http://www.moloneyfh.com/html/obits/obituaries.asp?listing_id=171075
As is reflected on your Calendars, ESC Development will host Mass in our Family Room on Monday, May 16th and on Monday, May 23rd. After that date, the plan is to suspend the Mass for the summer months.
We will resume on Monday, August 22 at 9:15 am.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Fr. John
Fr. John M. DeRiso, CSC, Pastor
St. Joseph Parish
226 N. Hill Street, South Bend, Indiana 46617
Dear Development Colleagues:
The following AGP staff members are traveling to attend a conference or to host our San Francisco Sorin Society event this week. Most will be out of the office until next Monday, May 16th:
Matt Antongiovanni
Mike Brach
Anne-Marie Campbell
Luke Conway
Craig Horvath
Laura O’Sullivan
Amy Schell
Jennielea Harris Vidrich
We will be checking in by email as we can. However should you need to reach any of us urgently please contact us by cell.
Shelley Way at extension 5198 should be able to assist you with our cell phone information if needed. She would also be able to relay important messages to us on your behalf.
My cell info is listed below, FYI.
Go Irish!
Jennielea
Jennielea Harris Vidrich
Associate Director Recognition Societies
1111 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Phone: (574) 631-7934 Cell: (574) 261-6753 FAX: (574) 631-8519
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Bill Baran will soon be joining our team as the Sr. Director for University Events. In this capacity, Bill will provide leadership and direction in planning for and organization of a comprehensive events program for university donors. Bill will also be responsible for building a special events organization commensurate with the scope and complexity of current and future fundraising efforts, establishment of policies and procedures, and design and implementation of event tracking systems (on-line registration, planning timelines, levels of service agreements, and calendaring systems). Bill will report to me and will begin employment on Monday, May 16th.
Bill joins us with over 25 years of event management and hospitality experience, most recently serving as the Director of Convention and Catering Services with The Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. Prior to this executive role, Bill served as the Director of Catering and Conference Services with the Rancho Bernardo Inn (2006 – 2008), Director of Events with the Hilton Austin (2003 – 2006), and Assistant Director, Meetings and Conventions with the Palmer House Hilton (2001 – 2003).
Bill led his team at the Sheraton to the 2008 Catering/Convention Team of the Year, is the multiple recipient of the Trimester Recognition for Event Services, and was personally awarded Meetings and Conventions Manager of the Year in 2002. Bill earned his Bachelor of Science from Purdue University.
Please join me in welcoming Bill to our team!
Sincerely,
Micki
Micki L. Kidder, Assistant Vice President for Development
University of Notre Dame, Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617-1403
574-631-6526 (office) 574-229-1190 (mobile)
Dear Development Colleagues:
The following email was distributed yesterday to active Sorin Society members (i.e. those people who have an active Sorin affiliation in Advance) through iModules. This is an email we send each year reminding members of the football ticket application deadline.
Although we clearly direct people to contact our office or the Murnane Family Ticket Office, other development officers may hear from Sorin Society members with whom they have a relationship.
Please feel free to contact me if you or any of your benefactors have questions following the email.
Jennielea
Jennielea Harris Vidrich, Associate Director, Recognition Societies
1111 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Voice: 574.631.5198 Cell: 574.261.6753
FAX: 574.631.8519 jvidrich@nd.edu
The deadline for returning football ticket applications to the Murnane Family Ticket Office on campus is 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) this Friday, May 13, 2011. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. will not be considered for the lottery. Review the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery Guidelines and Check Your Giving History Online.
If you have any questions or have not yet received your application and believe that you did make a qualifying gift in 2010, please contact our office between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday-Friday at (574) 631-5198. You may also contact the Murnane Family Ticket Office directly at (574) 631-7356.
Looking forward to a great Notre Dame football season. Go Irish!
Jennielea
Jennielea Harris Vidrich
Associate Director, Recognition Societies
University of Notre Dame
jvidrich@nd.edu
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Phone: 574.631.5198
http://supporting.nd.edu/sorin
Dear Colleagues:
I am writing to share that Anne Riordan will be assuming a new position in the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies effective August 1, 2011. Anne has been an exceptional colleague in so many ways. She has provided the highest levels of stewardship and service to our President’s Circle members with creativity, humility and sophistication. And, she embodies the spirit and ethic of teamwork. We will miss her as will our members. Please join me in thanking Anne for all she has done, and congratulating her on an exciting new opportunity with Kroc.
We will post this position this week and immediately begin a search for Anne’s replacement. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Melanie Davis (631-1837 mdavis21@nd.edu) or myself for more information.
Best Regards, Drew
Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for University Relations
405 Main Building Notre Dame, IN 46556
Buscareno.1@nd.edu Office: 574.631.9969 Cell: 574.286.0632
Dear Colleagues:
I am writing to announce that we are searching for an Assistant Director for University Relations with key responsibilities to: (1) manage the daily operations of the Advisory Council program including the annual nomination/renewal/retirement process; (2) develop fundraising analytics and reports for key stakeholders of the Advisory Council program; and (3) support the growth of the President’s Circle program. This position will report to me and work in 405 Main. Please contact Melanie Davis (631-1837 mdavis21@nd.edu) or myself for more information.
Best Regards,
Drew
Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for University Relations
405 Main Building Notre Dame, IN 46556
Buscareno.1@nd.edu Office: 574.631.9969 Cell: 574.286.0632
Here are the details for the funeral of Shirley Leslie, the mother of our own Judy Furlong of the New England Development office:
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:00 AM, at the R. M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home at 86 South Main Street, Rochester, N.H. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to: Gonic Friends Meeting, c/o Muriel Farrar, Treasurer, 148 Gear Road, Gonic, N.H. 03839
Please keep Judy and her family in your prayers. Thank you!
I am very pleased to announce three new additions and a promotion for the Development Information Services team! We are working hard to increase the DIS capacity, and I am confident that this will significantly enhance our ability to meet the growing demand for Information Services in support of our mission.
First, I am happy to announce that Jim Reeves has accepted the role of Project Manager in the DIS group. Jim joined the team as a Data Analyst earlier this year, and brings with him a strong technical background and project skills that will serve him well in this role, which will focus on key technological initiatives in support of Development. Congratulations, Jim!
Additionally, I am happy to announce that Ann Orr will join the group on May 16 in the position of Data Analyst. Ann comes to Notre Dame with a wealth of technical experience, which includes 14 years in programming and technical support at Allied Signal, 13 years in database administration at South Bend Medical Foundation, and most recently as a Senior Database Administrator at Robert Bosch. Ann holds an AS from Indiana University as well as several professional certifications. We are thrilled to have Ann as part of the DIS team!
To help fill the analysis needs behind Jim’s move, I am also happy to announce that Larry Helmsing will be joining us as a Data Analyst on May 23. Larry brings over 20 years of experience as a Programmer/Analyst, most recently leading the Administrative Computing function at Trine (formerly Tri-State) University. Larry holds degrees from St. Francis College and from Tri-State University. We are very excited to apply his experience to Notre Dame Development. Welcome, Larry!
Finally, I am pleased to announce that Carleen Quinlan has accepted our offer to join us as the Director of DIS on May 16. Carleen comes to Notre Dame as a proven leader with over 20 years of experience in technical leadership, which includes design, development, project management, and global implementation. Carleen comes to us from Robert Bosch, where she last served as the Director of Application Foundation and Manufacturing Systems. Carleen holds her degree in Computer Technology from Purdue University. Welcome Carleen!
We remain committed to “gold standard” IT partnership with all of our colleagues at Notre Dame, and these moves represent a strong step forward in those efforts. Please join me in congratulations and welcome to all, as we work to enhance what is already a remarkable team of professionals!
Brian Dean, Sr Dir Ops & Admin Strategy
During the upcoming “University of Notre Dame Commencement Weekend”, Saturday May 21st & Sunday 22nd, the Event Parking Fee for the Parking Garage will be a flat rate of $5 (five dollars) per day.
All employees with access cards will be allowed to enter and exit using their access card at no additional cost.
Please make sure that employees adhere to the parking policies by parking on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the parking garage.
Thank you for your cooperation during this event.
Kite Realty Management Staff
It is a little bittersweet to send this note. After 10 years of working in Development, Lancie Marvin will be taking on a new role for the University as Procurement Systems Coordinator. In her new role, she will be responsible for providing support for the Buy ND and Travel ND programs. This is a great opportunity for Lancie and we wish her well as she takes on her new responsibilities. Her last day with the Annual Giving Programs will be May 10th. We will have a farewell gathering to say goodbye and good luck and to celebrate Lancie’s 10 years of outstanding service next Monday, May 9th in Café de Grasta at 4:00pm.
Of course, this creates a new opportunity in our Annual Giving Programs area. After we review the position to adjust the responsibilities to better reflect supporting the Annual Giving Programs and Major Gifts group, we will post the position. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Mike
Michael C. Brach ’88
Senior Director of Development
Annual Giving
1100 Grace Hall
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Phone: (574) 631-2745
Dear University Relations Colleagues,
It is not too late to join the University Relations Holy Rollers’ Bike to Work Week team! Please join us for a brief ‘brown bag’ informational meeting on Thursday, May 5, at 12:15 PM in the Family Room at ESC. We will have a sample of the team tee shirt.
If you are interested in joining the UR team but you can’t make the meeting, please contact Heather Moriconi (Moriconi.1@nd.edu)
Go Irish! Go Green!
University Relations Bike to Work Week Captains: Heather Moriconi, Emily Paul, Jim Reeves
Rachel Nelson, who has been our receptionist since October 2010, will be leaving Notre Dame soon. Her fiancé is graduating from the MBA program in May and they are heading to the West Coast. Rachel has done and continues to do an outstanding job in her role. She will be missed by all. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Details regarding Rachel’s last day at Notre Dame will be forthcoming.
With that being said, a new position, Office Coordinator, has been established in Development. This position will report to me and will be responsible for representing the University in a positive and informative way to donors, Alumni and the general public. This individual will also provide administrative support to the Finance team.
At this time, I would like anyone who is interested in this position to contact me by May 2. The Coordinator position will be posted on the HR website.
Brenda Carr brownlee.1@nd.edu 1-2942
University Relations Staff:
A friendly reminder that the deadline for completion of performance reviews is May 1st. Please make sure you have completed your self-review in Endeavor to ensure your supervisor can complete their portion of the year-end review prior to the deadline. Let me know If you have any questions regarding Endeavor or the review process. You may also contact the “ask HR” help desk at 1-5900.
While the performance review process can seem tedious and time consuming, please keep in mind that it is truly a privilege to have the opportunity to discuss accomplishments and areas for improvement. Investment in ourselves and in our staff is key to our professional growth. The performance management process creates the foundation for individual development by focusing on continuous improvement and rewarding employees for their contributions. Valuing excellence in our work, as a means to accomplishing our goals, is critical to the success of our Division.
Thanks for your attention to the performance review process!
Mary Ellen Koepfle
Dear University Relations Colleagues:
As we move steadily to the successful close of the Spirit of Notre Dame Campaign on June 30th, Dan Reagan and I want to share our plan for conclusion communications. Here is the outline:
May
–Spirit printed newsletter to all APF
–Spirit e-magazine to all APF with email addresses
July
–Spirit web presence updated with thank you video, preliminary numbers, and ND wallpaper tokens of appreciation.
–Email to all APF extending gratitude and linking to thank you video on Spirit web page
August
–Press release to media on successful conclusion of campaign
–Spirit final report completed and sent with Spirit cd collection token of appreciation to Trustees and Council members
September
–Spirit final report and Spirit cd collection token of appreciation sent to all $10,000+ donors to campaign
–Spirit web presence updated with final numbers and new tokens of appreciation in the form of songs from Spirit cds
–Final Spirit printed newsletter sent to all APF
–Final Spirit e-magazine sent to all APF with email addresses
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Katherine Lane
Director, Marketing, Communications and Stewardship
Dear University Relations Colleagues:
In connection with the March Academic Recognition Weekend, we filmed and produced several videos that I want to share with the division. The videos are as follows:
1) John Affleck-Graves’ timely talk on “The Economy and the Academy”
2) A focus on the College of Engineering: presentations by Dean Peter Kilpatrick, Professor Joan Brennecke, and current students
3) The “Impact of Giving” video featuring senior MaryKate Conboy
4) Father John thanking benefactors in support of the academy, followed by the honoree testimonials from Academic Recognition Weekend
All four videos can be found at the following link:
http://supporting.nd.edu/leadership-giving/academic-recognition-weekend-2011-guests/
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Katherine Lane
Director, Marketing, Communications and Stewardship
I am pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Libby) Mountsier will join the Department of Development as the Senior Administrative Assistant to Micki Kidder on April 25. Libby is a graduate of Purdue University where she received her B.S. in Management/Accounting. After graduation, Libby served as the Accounting Manager at Purdue University Calumet where she supervised the general accounting operations of the University. After four years at Purdue Calumet, Libby went on to become a tax accountant for AccraTax and then the Administrative Assistant to the President at MGI.
For the past twelve years, Libby has served in various positions for the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Her most current role in the corporation has been Administrative Assistant IT, with the focus of responding to the IT needs of the entire PHM School Corporation, payroll processing, maintaining financial records, and creating, organizing and updating data for financial, state, and federal reports. Libby currently resides in Granger.
Please join me in welcoming Libby to Development, and most importantly the Notre Dame family!
Sincerely,
Micki Kidder
I am happy to 
announce a new addition to the Development Research team! Paige Melissa Wilson joined us last evening at 8:08 PM (April 14)! She, of course, is the daughter of Brandii and Levi Wilson (and the baby sister of Libby Wilson). She was 6 lbs, 2 oz. and 19 inches. Mother and daughter are doing just fine, not sure about Dad.
I’m sure they would love to hear from you, and please remember to join us in prayer of thanksgiving for Paige’s arrival!
Best wishes,
Augie
If you are interested in “Going Green”, getting fit, saving money and having a great time with your co-workers, then please attend a “brown bag” informational meeting on Tuesday, April 19, at 12:15 PM in the Family Room at ESC. If you think that commuting by bicycle isn’t for you, check out these top ten excuses and solutions: http://www.michianabiketowork.org/excuses/index.php We hope you can make it to the meeting on April 19 at the lunch hour! If you are interested in joining the UR team but you can’t make the meeting, please contact Heather Moriconi (Moriconi.1@nd.edu)
Go Irish!
University Relations Bike to Work Week Captains: Heather Moriconi, Emily Paul, Jim Reeves
Dear Colleagues,
Lindsay Hill has been my Administrative Assistant for nearly two years, and she has announced her intention to leave our employment as of June 30, after her husband graduates from Law School in May. Lindsay has been an outstanding contributor and often assisted new employees learn about specific functions as well as assisted other directors when a staffing situation necessitated that. Her performance and her willingness to help the team beyond her own specific responsibilities has been very much appreciated. Please take an opportunity to wish her well as she takes a new step in her life. Lindsay’s position will be posted on the HR website next week. A preferred candidate has been identified. I invite anyone who is interested in being considered to apply through the HR website while the posting is open.
John
John L. Hannan
Director Regional Development | University of Notre Dame
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
P: 574-631-3948 | F: 574-631-8325
Dear Colleagues,
The University Relations Community Service Committee is planning a fundraiser to support Notre Dame’s Relay for Life. The committee will be hosting an online silent auction for all University Relations staff. (This auction is separate from the auction mentioned in TheWeek@ND.) We need your help to make this very important fundraiser a success.
We are asking you to search your homes for items that you would be willing to donate to the silent auction. Then bid on items that others have donated. All items donated must be in tiptop condition. You might have received something as a gift that is beautiful and/or useful, but just not your style. Maybe you enjoy crafts and have made something that you would like to give. Maybe you have a service that you could provide for the highest bidder. Maybe you are a great baker and could donate a “coupon” for a homemade pie or other delicacy. You might be willing to donate tickets for an event. The possibilities are endless.
Please think about what you could donate to this very worthy cause and start bringing it in. Donations can be left with Gerry Brown or Kris Machalleck in ESC, Jill Donnelly in the Law School, Katie Zakas or Lori Willard in Eck, Kathy Lentych or Barbie Bertschy in 405 Main Building, or Barb Patnaude in Grace.
THIS IS HOW IT WILL WORK:
As the items are brought in, they will be photographed and displayed on myNotreDame. The site can be accessed using the following link:
http://myNotreDame.nd.edu/urrelayauction
Follow the directions on the website to bid on the items. There is already a fabulous item up for bids and new items will be added every day as they are donated. Bidding begins today and will end at 5:00 on April 26th.
Thanks for your support of ND’s Relay for Life!
Gerry Brown 631-4388
Member, University Relations Community Service Committee
Katie Zakas 631-6723
Co-Chair, University Relations Community Service Committee
NOTE: This year’s ND Relay for Life is scheduled for Friday, April 29 – Saturday, April 30. Please consider joining the University Relations team called “UR Fighting Cancer.” There is a $10 donation/entry fee. Sign up at: www.relayforlife.org/ndin As always, there will be food, concerts, comedians, balloon animals, and more. This is truly a family-friendly event held in the football stadium.
Dear members of the Notre Dame community,
I know you will share my pleasure in the recent news that Scott Malpass, Notre Dame’s vice president and chief investment officer, has been named Large Endowment Manager of the Year by Institutional Investor magazine, one of the world’s foremost financial publications. The award recognizes U.S. institutional advisors whose “innovative strategies and fiduciary savvy resulted in impressive returns” over the past year. Scott and his fellow award winners, an “elite eight” of institutional investment managers and money managers, will be honored on May 16 in New York City.
This award simply affirms what we at Notre Dame already knew: Scott Malpass is, without question, the best chief investment officer in the world. Under his leadership, over the past 15 fiscal years Notre Dame has experienced a 12.1 percent annualized net return on the endowment pool! This truly exceptional performance attests to our ceaseless commitment to be good stewards of the funds you entrust to Notre Dame. Thanks in no small part to excellent stewardship by Scott and his team, we are able to make steady, and in some instances, transformational progress: meeting the demonstrated financial need of our students, establishing new endowed chairs to attract exceptional faculty, expanding the collections of our Hesburgh Libraries, and so much more.
I should point out that, upon learning of this prestigious award, Scott expressed his typical humility, gratitude and pride in stewarding funds donated by Notre Dame’s alumni, friends, and benefactors to strengthen the University. He said, “I’m very thankful, not only for this award, but for the Notre Dame alumni, parents and friends who entrust us with their gifts. And those gifts – large and small – have allowed this University to grow and flourish,” and added that he was “blessed with a wonderful team of professionals who are as deserving of this award as anyone else.”
Scott Malpass has served as Notre Dame’s chief investment officer since 1989. He is responsible for investment of the University’s endowment, working capital, pension and life income assets of $6.9 billion. The endowment is the 14th-largest in all of American higher education, and the largest at a Catholic university.
Of course, we have another reason to be proud of Scott: he is a Notre Dame alumnus! He graduated in 1984 and received a master of business administration degree from the University in 1986. We are exceedingly grateful he has chosen to put his mind, his heart, and his Notre Dame education to work for his alma mater!
We also take great pride in you, in humble appreciation of your generosity. We cannot thank you enough for your confidence and your trust.
Yours in Notre Dame,
John Affleck-Graves
Executive Vice President
University of Notre Dame
Please join me in congratulating Vanessa Diaz Murphy ’02 on her new position with OSI Systems in Los Angeles, California. Vanessa has faithfully served the University of Notre Dame in her role as Assistant Director, Annual Fund and as Director of our Matching Gifts program. We’re sad she’s leaving her beloved alma mater and our AGP team, but we wish her success in this new venture.
Although Vanessa will be missed, we are happy that she, her husband Michael, and their beautiful daughter will be living closer to family. Vanessa will commence her new career position with OSI on April 18th.
Details regarding Vanessa’s last day at Notre Dame and a going-away party will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please feel free to e mail her or call her with your best wishes.
Craig
Craig J. Horvath ‘88
Director, Reunion Giving and Volunteers
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 2nd 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
WEISS, Morris E. 86, of Oldsmar, FL passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 62 ½ years, Edie; 2 sons, Steven (Irene) Weiss, M.D., of Palm Harbor, Richard (Melody) Weiss, M.D., of Granger, IN; his daughter, Wendy (Mark) Yura, of Chicago, IL; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Paul Weiss and sisters, Edith Shanken and Judy Williams. He attended Purdue University until the time he joined the U.S. Army where he earned the Bronze Star-he was a Liberator. He was the owner of Save More Food Center and sat on the Board of Directors of the Certified Grocers of Illinois. Morris was also a member of Temple Ahavat Shalom. He loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 17, at 11 am at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 1575 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor with burial to follow at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast or to Temple Ahavat Shalom in his memory.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Brian Dean will soon join us as Sr. Director, Operational and Administrative Strategy. In this position, Brian will provide strategic leadership for the operational units within Development, including Finance & Administration, Information Services, Donor Services, process improvement, and project management. Brian is a 1987 graduate from the University of Notre Dame, where he earned his BA in Government. After graduation, Brian spent 11 years in the US Marine Corps, where he served in the Persian Gulf and Somalia. Brian earned an MS in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1996.
For the past 10 years, Brian has served in a variety of different capacities for Eli Lilly and Company. Focusing on brand management, human resources leadership, strategic planning, and operational efficiencies, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role at Notre Dame. Brian currently resides in Carmel, Indiana with his wife and two sons, but will be moving to South Bend where he will begin employment April 4th.
Please join me in welcoming Brian home to Notre Dame, and as part of the Development team!
Sincerely,
Micki
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
Relay for Life
Notre Dame’s Relay for Life is April 29-30, 2011. This American Cancer Society event raises critical funds in the fight against cancer, and honors those that have been touched by cancer in a variety of meaningful ways. Notre Dame does an amazing job in organizing this event, and it is a great way to join with your colleagues and family in service.
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our division’s participation fun, and help boost the amount that we can contribute to this important cause. If you’re interested in being part of a Relay for Life Spirit Committee, please contact Kris Machalleck at kmachal1@nd.edu.
UR Fighting Cancer is our division’s Relay for Life team. Your participation makes a difference! Please join by visiting www.relayforlife.org/ndin.
Share Your Service Project Ideas
If you know of a great potential project, or an organization that could really benefit from our volunteer support, please share your ideas by emailing kmachal1@nd.edu.
Thank you!
The University Relations Community Service Committee
Dear Colleagues,
You are invited to join us this Friday, March 18, in the ESC – Notre Dame Family Room to watch Notre Dame take on the University of Akron in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Tip-off is at 1:40pm. Food and drinks will provided beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Let’s get together and cheer the Fighting Irish to victory!
Sincerely,
Joe and Micki
Dear University Relations Colleagues,
Kite Realty has asked us to distribute a reminder regarding the parking garage policy for Eddy Street Commons tenants. Please remember that we are to park only on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the parking garage. It is requested that we do not park on the 1st level or on the ramp to the 2nd level. Although allowances have been made over recent months, the continued growth of traffic at ESC makes it necessary for tenants to park on the levels designated by our original agreement with the parking garage management.
Jef Irons, ESC Parking Garage Manager, has indicated that they will be monitoring the parking. He will allow two warnings per vehicle; after a third parking violation, your parking pass will be revoked and you will need to either park in the street behind the garage, or pay for your own parking daily.
This policy applies not only to University Relations employees who work at ESC, but to all UR employees who come to ESC for meetings or other functions. As representatives of the University of Notre Dame within the South Bend community, please make every effort to abide by the policy as requested.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Christine DeVore
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
Please join us for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Kildare’s Irish Pub on Thursday, March 17th. We will have a private room from 5:00 – 6:00 PM with a number of FREE appetizers. Kildare’s will be offering drink specials as well. We would appreciate it if you would click here and alert us of your attendance by Friday, March 11th in order to gage how much food we will need. We hope to see you there!
Brought to you by the University Relations Events Committee
Please contact Stephanie Mola or Katherine Cinninger with any questions.
From: The University Relations Community Service Committee
Join your division in supporting Notre Dame’s Relay for Life by becoming a member of team UR Fighting Cancer. To join, or to learn more about the event, visit: www.relayforlife.org/ndin.
Notre Dame’s Relay for Life is held here on the Notre Dame Campus each spring. This American Cancer Society event generates life-changing support in the fight against cancer, while celebrating victories over cancer and honoring those who have been touched by it.
If you are interested in being a part of a planning and spirit committee to enhance UR’s Relay efforts, please call Kris Machalleck at 631-6936.
Thank you.
The SugarCRM project is off to a running start. The following is a brief overview of the project, a little about what we are up to this week and where we are heading next!
OVERVIEW
The objective of implementing SugarCRM is to provide a nimble tool to support prospect tracking and relationship management.
The major components of the project are:
• Work Flow Development and Tool Configuration
• Data Conversion and Integration
• Procedures and Reporting
• Training and Adoption
Core Team Members:
• Lynn Hubert
• Colleen McQuillan
• Linda Klaybor
• Andrew Yocum
THIS WEEK
Our focus this week is the FUNCTIONAL DRILL DOWN (Work Flow Development)
Wednesday – Friday of this week we will be conducting meetings with representatives from Regional Development, Major Gifts, CFR, Gift Planning, Donor Services and Stewardship. Our task during these Functional Drill Downs will be to develop the “Use Cases” (or work flows) for the SugarCRM tool. The schedule is posted below.
Following FUNCTIONAL DRILL DOWNS will be the configuration of modules within the tool. As we complete module designs there will be sessions available for everyone to see demonstrations of the look and feel of the tool.
NEXT
The next major milestones include procedures, reporting, training development and data configuration and integration.
Do you have questions or ideas about the project? Please feel free to email, call, or just stop by and let me or any of the core team members know.
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FUNCTIONAL DRILL DOWN SCHEDULE
Wed, 10 – noon Donor Services Dome Room
Wed, 1:30 – 3 Stewardship Chapel Room
Thur 8 – noon Regional Dev. Chapel Room
Thur 1 – 2:30 Major Gifts Fighting Irish Room
Thur 2:30 – 4:30 Gift Planning Chapel Room
Fri 8 – 10 CFR Chapel Room
Cheryl Schlimpert
SugarCRM Project Manager
Office of Development
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617-1403
Phone: 574-631-2433
Fax: 574-631-8325
http://supporting.nd.edu
Dear Colleagues,
It’s with mixed emotion that I share with you that Sarah Schmall will be departing the University. She has accepted a position with the Columbia Business School, in the Office of Individual and Reunion Giving in New York City. Sarah has been spent the past 18 months working in the Phone Center as a Program Manager and her last day will be Friday, March 18. I am going to miss the opportunity to work with Sarah but am certainly happy for her as she moves on to her next adventure.
Please join me in congratulating Sarah and thank her for her service to the University on Wednesday, March 9, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Development Phone Center (Lower Level – Eck Visitor’s Center). This will provide colleagues and student callers an opportunity to stop by and wish Sarah good luck on the next chapter of her life.
Amy
Amy Schell
Director, Annual Fund Marketing and Operations
University of Notre Dame
1100 Grace Hall
574-631-2297
aschell@nd.edu
It is our pleasure to announce that Christine DeVore has accepted the position of Recruiting and Organizational Learning and Development Coordinator.
For the past year and a half, Christine has worked in Development as Senior Administrative Assistant to Micki Kidder. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she shared project lead responsibilities with Tim Yoder for the move to Eddy Street Commons in 2010, and managed the on-going creation and implementation of processes and policies for ESC throughout the past nine months. Christine was also a member of the Employee Orientation Committee formed after ND Voice 2008. She has proven her ability to strategically design programs and projects in various arenas, as an individual and in a team, most recently with her assistance to Jay Rizzi and the Intranet launch.
Prior to coming to the University of Notre Dame, Christine worked for Anthony Travel as Executive Assistant to the President/CEO, John Anthony. She was involved in preparing proposals and presentations, in addition to serving as the primary writer for the company. In August of 2009, she authored an article that was published in Sports Travel Magazine regarding the future of university sports travel.
Christine also brings Human Resources experience to this new position from her dual role at Knollwood Country Club as Administrative Assistant and Human Resources Administrator.
We are excited to have her as part of our team and look forward to her contributions as she brings enthusiasm, creativity and talent to our Talent Management efforts. Christine will transition once her current role has been filled. The Senior Administrative Assistant position will be posted via jobs.nd.edu early next week.
Sincerely,
Linda Costas
Melanie Davis
It is my pleasure to announce that Julie Burnett has been promoted to the position of Lead Database Coordinator in Alumni Files.
For the past seven years Julie has worked for Donor Services, first as a member of the year end temporary staff and for the last five years as a Database Coordinator in Alumni Files. Julie has been a tremendous asset in her maintenance of the Kintera database and most recently in the conversion to iModules. Julie will continue her involvement in iModules as we work to enhance current processes. In her new role, Julie will also help guide Alumni Files by managing projects such as the Harris Connect Law Directory Advance Update and other Alumni Files initiatives.
Julie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bethel College. Prior to coming to the University of Notre Dame Julie was employed at Madison Center for Children, where she worked as a Mental Health Technician. Julie has two wonderful children, Morgan (11) and Brady (6).
Julie brings talent and energy to Alumni Files. Along with Sandie Schiele, Vicki Reeder and JoAnn Raatz we have a hard working and dedicated team.
Join me in congratulating Julie on her new role.
I would like to invite anyone who is interested in the Database Coordinator position, to contact me by March 7.
Sue Prister
Assistant Director,
Development Donor Services
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleas
ed to announce the birth of Brady Scott Keegan, son of George and Bryanne Keegan, Sr. Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Brady arrived on Sunday February 27th at 1:30 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and 19 ¼ inches in length. Brady Scott is welcomed home by sisters Jenny (5), Emily (2) and big brother Jack (3).
Please join us in congratulating George, Bryanne and the entire Keegan family on the safe arrival of their newest member.
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 Colleagues,
We will soon move forward in filling a new position: Organizational Learning and Development Coordinator. This position will provide administrative and project support for the Human Resources arm of Development, working with both the Recruiting Consultant and the Organizational Learning and Development Program Manager. This position will assist Melanie Davis and Linda Costas in the creation, implementation, and promotion of best practices for interviewing, onboarding and training within Development, with the goal to provide quality experiences and highest levels of service for Development candidates and current employees.
A preferred, internal candidate has been identified. Should you have any interest in the position, please contact me or Melanie Davis by noon on Friday, March 4.
Sincerely,
Micki Kidder
Dear Colleagues,
We’re hap
py to announce that that Emilia Sarita Heeter was born February 24th at 1:28 pm to Lonnie and Giovana Heeter, Associate Director, Major Gifts. She weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and was 19 ½ inches long. Emilia has been welcomed home by her big brother and sister. Please join us in congratulating the Heeter family on the safe arrival of their new daughter.
Best,
Anne-Marie Campbell
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that on February 24 we will post a new position of Sr. Director, Operational and Administrative Strategy. This new position will provide strategic vision for the operational units within Development, including Finance & Administration, Information Services, Donor Services, process improvement, and project management. The Sr. Director will be accountable for creating a metric based environment within these units, and working to ensure that effective processes are in place to support the fundraising cycle. Moreover, the position will be responsible for creating a culture of outstanding customer service to surpass internal and external client expectations.
We will post this position for five days and a preferred candidate has been identified. Should you have any interest in the position, please contact me or Melanie Davis.
Sincerely,
Micki Kidder, Assistant Vice President for Development
I am pleased to announce that Jared Mrozinske will be joining the Annual Fund Marketing and Operations team as a Program Manager in the Phone Center on Thursday, March 3rd. Jared comes to us from the Athletic Department where he has been serving as an Event Marketing and Ticketing Intern. During his 1 ½ years there, he has worked with several sports programs including Hockey and Baseball, as well as with the “Drive with the Irish” car dealer program.
Jared grew up in La Porte, IN and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Purdue University North Central where he also played baseball. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, he was a Marketing Intern for Joe Kernan and the South Bend Silver Hawks. While there he helped direct several game day promotions, run the team store, and coordinate the summer Baseball Academy.
Please join me in welcoming Jared to our Development family!
Please be advised of the dates and locations for the UR Intranet on-campus, information sessions:
February 22nd (2:00-3:00pm) @ESC – Family Room
March 4th (11:00-12:00pm) @Grace Hall – LL Training Room
March 10th (10:00-11:00am)@ ESC – Family Room
Details regarding the webinar meeting will be forthcoming
Similar to prior years, John Affleck-Graves will conduct a series of Spring 2011 Town Hall Meetings and share important information about the ND Voice survey results. For those employees that are new to the University, ND Voice is the employee satisfaction survey that is conducted biennially . During the Town Hall Meeting, John will also review the financial situation at Notre Dame and other important matters.
The dates, times, and locations for the Town Hall Meetings are outlined below. University Relations has been scheduled for March 9th at 3:00 p.m. in Leighton Concert Hall. In the event that you are unable to attend this session, you are welcome to join any of the other sessions.
I strongly encourage you to attend the March 9th session. The Town Hall Meetings are an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the executive leadership of the University, and address any questions you may have.
As always, thank you for your dedication to the University of Notre Dame, and specifically the University Relations division.
Scheduled Town Hall Meetings:
• OIT, Finance and Human Resources: Tuesday, March 8, 3:30PM, Leighton Concert Hall
• Academic Units: Wednesday, March 9, 9:30AM, Leighton Concert Hall
• President’s Division (includes University Relations): Wednesday, March 9, 3:00PM, Leighton Concert Hall
• Student Affairs, Campus Safety and Business Operations: Thursday, March 10, 9:30AM, Washington Hall
• Business Operations: Thursday, March 10, 1:00PM, Washington Hall
• Evening Workers: Wednesday, March 9, 10:15PM, Eck Center Auditorium
We are pleased to welcome to Development Deena Chamberlin
Deena has joined the Development staff as Assistant to Bruce Danielson. She will be working with Bruce while Cheryl is re-assigned to the SugarCRM project. Deena’s phone number is 631-9816.
Deena grew up in a small town in NH. Attended Ball State and graduated from IUSB. She’s been married for 17 years to her husband Eric and lives in Mishawaka. Deena and Eric have a 13 yr. old son, Harrison.
Most recently Deena was the Event Coordinator for the Matterhorn Conference Center. You may remember her catering the tailgate parties! For 15 years prior to that she was a manager for the Emporium Restaurant. She is very excited to be joining the Development Office and looks forward to meeting everyone!
Please join us in welcoming Deena as she begins her new role.
Please consider attending this trivia night to benefit La Casa de Amistad.
Show off your superior intelligence and bring your competitive spirit to La Casa de Amistad benefit
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Event Begins at 7:00 P.M.
The Stanley Clark School
3123 Miami Street
South Bend, IN 46614.
Gather your team and become the latest Trivia Champions and win CA$H PRIZES!
Doors open at 6:15 P.M. Game starts at 7:00 P.M.
Reserve your table -$100 for 10 or less; Max. 12 @ $10 per person.
Proceeds to La Casa De Amistad
Bring your own “Beach Snacks” or purchase some tropical delights at the event.
Beer, wine, soda, and water available at our Cash Bar.
You must be 21 to attend.
Payment in advance required.
Mulligans will be available.
RSVP by calling or sending the reservation form below with payment to:
La Casa de Amistad
c/o Beach Night Trivia Reservation
746 S. Meade Street
South Bend, IN 46619
Phone: 574-233-2120 / Fax. 574-233-2234
Email: sarahkpetty@gmail.com
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Checks payable to La Casa de Amistad, Inc. – 746 S. Meade St., South Bend, IN 46619 – Phone: (574) 233-2120 – Fax: (574) 233-2234
On Monday morning, February 14th, please enjoy fresh Einstein bagels and fruit at your various office locations. In honor of Valentine’s Day, and to help kick start your Monday, the UR Events Committee will be providing you with this morning treat. You will find the bagels and fruit in either your kitchen space or conference room. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Sponsored by the University Relations Events Committee
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
