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Halloween Raffle and Decoration Winners

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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

Our sympathy to Joe Gelchion

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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.

Your Voice Counts!

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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

Evening of Celebration and Remembrance Oct. 28th

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Time: Tue Oct 28, 2014, 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Location: Warren Golf Course Clubhouse

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.

Recognition Society Survey

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Colleagues,
A survey will be sent via email today to Recognition Society members. The survey is being sent to all levels of Sorin (including Corby Young Alumni), all levels of Rockne and all levels of JCOS. A copy of the survey is located in Box at this link:
If you have any questions, please contact Rita Udvardy or Amy Schell.
Go Irish!

Evening of Celebration and Remembrance

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Evening of Celebration and Remembrance

Time: Tue Oct 28, 2014, 5:00PM – 7:00PM  Location: Warren Golf Course Clubhouse

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.

Dia de Los Muertos Ofrenda

New Position: Manager, Regional Development Administration

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In an effort to both improve departmental efficiency and further the professional development of our administrative staff, we have created a new position within the Development Department. The ​Regional ​Development Administration Manager will lead and inspire the Regional ​A​dministrative A​ssistants through coaching, mentoring and developing all team members. This role will require not only strong leadership and communication skills, but also the ability to closely collaborate with our fundraisers and other Development staff members. In addition, the Manager must implement a consistent framework for planning, monitoring and appraising business results.
The position will be integrated into our Organizational Effectiveness team reporting directly to me. The ​job​ will be posted today on http//jobs.nd.edu/.​As this is a completely new role, I am happy to discuss the expectations further with interested candidates.Best, Tim Willis

 

College of Arts and Letters Fundraiser

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Colleagues,
The staff and faculty in the College of Arts and Letters are currently raising money for their annual fundraiser to cover mammogram screenings and diagnostic mammograms in St. Joseph County. Three ways to participate:
  • Today, Oct 15th –  Please stop by the Great Hall of O’Shaughnessy to purchase items from their Pink Market. Everything from authentic stadium bricks to baby booties! The sale is 10:30 until 2:00 pm.
  • October 31st – Pancake Breakfast in the Great Hall, 8:30 to 10:00 am
  • Send a check to Mo Marnocha, Arts & Letters Dean’s Office – 100 O’Shag.  Make check payable to United Health Services.
This fundraiser is in its 15th year and during this time they have raised over $106,000. The goal this year is $7,100.  Your participation will help them reach this goal and all of the funds remain in St. Joseph County.
Thanks for your support.