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

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

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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
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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