Best Wishes, Eric!

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

Welcome to the East Region, Katy!

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

Welcome to Deanna Gumpf!

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

Congratulations Katie & Matt Kerby!

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

Eddy Street Parking Policy Updates

Effective Monday, July 8, 2024, Kite is updating several parking policies are Eddy Street. The updated policies are:
  • Parking beneath the building in the half-circle or along the cement island is for actively loading and unloading vehicles only. Vehicle flashers MUST be on. Any vehicle not actively loading or unloading will be towed at the owner’s expense.
  • Parking in any of the Development Office’s assigned spots now requires a Kite-issued hangtag. Any vehicle parked in an assigned spot without a hangtag will be towed at the owner’s expense.
  • Parking along the westside curb (between the building and Harper Hall) will be transitioned into a NO PARKING zone. Any parking in this area must be approved by Kite.
  • If you have an Eddy Street Garage access card, parking on the 1st-floor level is not allowed. Parking must be above the “bump” in the ramp leading to the 2nd level. Anyone with an access card parked on the 1st-floor level will be ticketed by the City of South Bend.
You can see the full list of Eddy Street parking policies here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lana Taylor.

UR July Birthdays

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

‘For Good’ Ep. 13 featuring Father Dowd

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.

Watch on YouTube →

Listen on Spotify →

– Brandon Tabor

Best Wishes, Beth Pritchard

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

Honoring Cathy Windeatt’s Life and Memory

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