Category Archives: General

Welcome Jennifer Odell

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Team,
Please join me in welcoming the newest Associate Director for the Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle, Jennifer “Jen” Odell. In this role, Jen will assist in our efforts to hit our $23 million FY19 goal by working with the field on renewals and new member prospecting. Jen will also oversee our events and stewardship projects including the launch of our new member welcome program.
With over 25 years of marketing experience, Jen is going to be an extraordinary addition to our team. Most recently she has been a consultant in the geotechnical engineering industry to do market research on current and emerging markets. Jen also has experience with planning impressive events, especially for her children’s schools throughout the years. Jen is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, where she majored in Communications.
Jen and her family moved to South Bend from Dallas, Texas over the summer and are settling in just in time for winter.
I look forward to working with Jen as our team continues to serve Our Lady’s University.
Best, Shelby

Welcome Rich Allocco

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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. 

Rich Allocco is a 1977 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in Economics and a football Monogram winner.   A New Jersey native, Rich transferred from New York City to San Francisco with IBM and operated the SF Commercial office, IBM’s largest. Post IBM he had a series of executive roles with IBM ROLM, Remedy, Siemens U.S. and a number of software startups. In his most recent role Rich led North America at Webtrends until the company was sold to Oracle.

Rich has two grown children, Michael and Megan and five grandchildren, all dedicated supporters and fans of the University. Rich enjoys hiking, following his favorite sports teams (Notre Dame/NY Yankees) and spending time with family and friends.  Rich and his extended family are lifelong ND devotees, he is excited by the opportunity to better understand the university and advance its global mission.    

Bill Ribera

Maria Dahn to join FR as Director of Foundation Relations

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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

Congratulations T.J. and Quinn Pillari

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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!

 

The Notre Dame Family Grows Again!

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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.

NHL Winter Classic ND Parking Attendants and Cashiers

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College kids home for the holidays, looking to earn some extra cash? Neighbor kids offering to shovel every day, whether there’s snow on the ground or not? Please share with them a great chance to earn over break while spending time on the beautiful Notre Dame campus! The attendants and cashiers will be allowed to go into the game after they work if they want. Standing room only.
Event: NHL Winter Classic
Job: ND Parking Attendants and Cashiers
Date: January 1, 2019
Time: 8AM – 2PM, with option to stay longer to direct outbound traffic.
Rate: $17.00/hour!
Age: Must be at least 16 years old.
Click here for more information and to apply.

University Relations Mass and Christmas Party

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On behalf of Lou Nanni, Vice President of University Relations, the Internal Engagement team cordially invites you to the 2018 University Relations Mass and Christmas Party.  Gather up your colleagues and warm up those vocal cords, as this year’s entertainment is you…in a Karaoke Contest….with prizes!  Please click the link which will take you to the karaoke group sign up page.  We look forward to the fun and excitement!  
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American Espresso Coffee Cart Thurs. and Fri.

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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).

Condolences to Jason Scarlett

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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