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.

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– 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

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.

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– Brandon Tabor