Listen in to 2024 MacArthur Foundation Fellow and former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, interviewed by then Notre Dame MFA candidate in poetry and graduate student Luis Lopez-Maldonado. As a poet, educator, and writer, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognizes Herrera for “uplifting Chicanx culture and amplifying shared …

Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO, and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, discusses Business as a Global Force for Good with Anne Thompson ’79, Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent for NBC News. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online lear…

This matchup promises an animated debate on a range of current political, legal, and constitutional issues facing the nation yet distinctive for its civility and civil engagement of the ideas embodied in the parties' differing perspectives. This event is hosted by the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government. Thanks for listening! The T…

Uncover the foundations of the Opioid Settlement, how and why they were established, the challenges they have faced, and what success looks like as community leaders move forward with their individual missions. The opioid epidemic has devastated communities across the United States. The National Opioids Settlement and other settlement agreements ha…

Join us for an insightful and dynamic panel discussion on the upcoming 2024 US election, featuring prominent voices in journalism and politics. This event will offer diverse perspectives on the key issues, candidates, and potential outcomes that will shape the future of the United States. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from esteemed experts as…

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Angel Adams Parham, associate professor of sociology and a senior fellow with the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Virginia. She is the author of The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Free…

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Chris Higgins, the Chair of the Department of Formative Education at Boston College. Join us for a conversation about the purpose of education and how universities can educate for flourishing. Thanks for liste…

Bear witness to the love, grace, and lasting joy God calls us to share with one another through the vocal and instrumental gifts of the Notre Dame Folk Choir. Founded in the late 1970s, the Folk Choir serves the University of Notre Dame as one of the principal liturgical choirs, singing every Sunday during the academic year in the Basilica of the S…

Listen in on an oral history conversation with 9th Poet Laureate of Santa Barbara, California Emma Trelles, interviewed by fellow poet Silvia Curbelo. Uncover Trelles’ path from childhood family field trips to bookstores through her unexpected early career as journalist and art critic to the ways her bedtime “letters to herself” in her beloved note…

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM speaks on The Future of Responsible Tech, in conversation with John Veihmeyer, former Global Chairman of KPMG International and Chair of the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning comm…

Host Fr. Dan Groody discusses his vision for the podcast with Dan Allen, the ‎Associate Director of Spirituality and Service at the Notre Dame Alumni Association and host of of the Everyday Holiness Podcast. Together they explore Fr. Dan’s story and what led him to this work. They also discuss what the “Heart’s Desire” is and the undergraduate cour…

Listen in on an oral history conversation with poet Rigoberto González, interviewed by Francisco Aragón, director of Letras Latinas, as part of the Letras Latinas Oral History Project. Discover González’s journey from his artistic beginnings as a child who read avidly in a home environment that did not prioritize books and his first encounter with …

Join us for an inspiring audio rendition of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.’s inaugural address as the University of Notre Dame’s 18th president. In this historic convocation, Father Dowd reflects on the University's role as a bridge in a polarized world, highlighting Notre Dame’s Catholic mission of unity, compassion, and moral courage. He shares his …

Episode Topic: Decoding AI In this AI era, humans are challenged by its complexities, limitations, and impact on our work and life. This panel of experts dives into what’s coming and the impact on how we work, learn, and live. Join our panel discussion to hear their insights into the opportunities, risks, and ethical implications surrounding AI. Fe…

We receive many strong and clear messages that our work matters in general, but fewer messages that this work matters from a faith perspective. To strengthen the link between Sundays and Mondays through Fridays, this seminar will ponder questions including whether and why God cares about what work we choose to do, what motivates us to do that work,…

A Conversation on Purpose with Clayton Spencer and Greg Jones As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Belmont University President Greg Jones and former Bates College President Clayton Spencer to discuss "Purpose in Higher Education." Virtues & Voca…

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your ca…

Listen in on an oral history conversation with 24th Poet Laureate of the United States Ada Limón, interviewed by Laura Villareal, Letras Latinas Associate, as part of the Letras Latinas Oral History Project. Discover Limón’s journey from her artistic beginnings as a child connecting to nature and the poets who inspire her to her first job as a prof…

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your ca…

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your ca…

Facial recognition technology has encountered controversy over claims of bias, and research at Notre Dame has uncovered that the accuracy of face recognition is different for different demographic groups. The same research is beginning to uncover the causes of these differences. Meanwhile, also learn how data can benefit society, along with the cha…

Episode Topic: A Theology of Migration The issues of migration and refugees are complex and often controversial in our modern world. In his new book, A Theology of Migration, Fr. Dan Groody, C.S.C. uses the liturgy of the Eucharist to explore a new perspective and deeper understanding of the journey of migrants and refugees, and how the Christian f…

Episode Topic: Aging Well How can we age gracefully, resiliently, and mindfully? How can we best take advantage of all the opportunities offered by the aging process, such as the growth of our wisdom, experiences, and relationships? Join Notre Dame psychology professor Cindy Bergeman and her guest, family medicine practitioner Dr. Thomas Larsen of …

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your ca…

Enter the office of Peter Holland, McMeel Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Notre Dame and Chair of the International Shakespeare Association, with Dr. Jennifer Birkett, Shakespeare at Notre Dame’s postdoctoral research associate, to learn more about Holland’s current, and perhaps most daunting, project: editing King Lear for the upcoming Arden S…

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to present a conversation on Patience, Courage & the Pursuit of Justice with Sarah Schnitker, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Director of the Science of Virtues lab at Baylor University. Thanks for…

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome author & physician Ricardo Nuila. Dr. Nuila is the Director of the Humanities Expression and Arts Lab (HEAL) at Baylor College of Medicine. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkN…

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Roosevelt Montas, author and Director of the Freedom and Citizenship Program at Columbia University. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's onlin…

As part of the Virtues & Vocations webinar series, Conversations on Character and the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Parker J. Palmer to discuss Education and Vocation. A bestselling author, teacher, and activist, Palmer focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is founder and Senior Partner E…

One of the pathologies that produce poverty in the current economic system is the simultaneous deification of things and reification of people: we invest divinity in material things, while people are treated as instruments toward profit. William T. Cavanaugh explores the Eucharist as an antidote to this idolatry. The Eucharist provides a better, sa…

One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known af…

One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known af…

Emmanuel Katongole highlights the connections between Eucharist and ecology with a view of making two interconnected claims, namely that an adequate understanding of the Eucharist intensifies and shapes the Christian responsibility for the care of Our Common Home, and that efforts for the care of our Common home are Eucharistic in more than a symbo…

One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known af…

Explore the connection between data, geopolitics and governance, regulation, self-regulation while discovering examples of good and bad practices in various sectors, such as healthcare and banking. Speakers: Kay Firth-Butterfield, CEO, Good Tech Advisory and former inaugural head of Artificial Intelligence and a Member of the Executive Committee at…

One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known af…

One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known af…

What does it take to be a champion? How do we develop and cultivate a championship mindset? Immerse yourself in collegiate athletics with our expert panel. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and oth…

What is the secret to living a healthier, more fulfilled, productive life? Unlock your full potential by harnessing the power of purpose-driven living. Anne Thompson ’79, NBC News correspondent, will moderate a panel of experts from within our own Notre Dame family to inspire you to elevate not only your own life, but also the lives of those around…

The 2024 presidential election looms large as many struggle to trust institutions and information vital to our American democracy. Anne Thompson ‘79, NBC News correspondent, moderates our panel of experts who engage in a candid dialog about the importance of electoral integrity and media coverage to our country’s democracy. Don't miss this lively a…

One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known af…

In 2022, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced that the Church in this country would undertake a Eucharistic Revival, as a way to bolster Catholics’ belief in the real presence of Christ–body, blood, soul, and divinity–in the Eucharist. This Eucharistic Revival will culminate in a nationwide pilgrimage to the city of In…

Explore the possibilities and challenges in ethical governance of AI through algorethics. Algorethics is a term that has been developed since 2018 to denote the need for a study dedicated to assessing the ethical implications of technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. This field of study focuses on issues such as transparency and accoun…

Pope Benedict XVI declared in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est that “A Eucharist which does not pass over into the concrete practice of love is intrinsically fragmented” (Deus Caritas Est, n.14. ). Whenever we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, welcome the stranger, we encounter Christ, Who assures that whatever you ha…

How do we best conserve our architectural heritage? Join Notre Dame’s School of Architecture and researcher María Margarita Segarra Lagunes of Roma Tre University for a discussion on the history, conservation and restoration of the monuments and archaeological sites of Rome, the Eternal City. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to …

How do we work through the extreme excitement, confusion, and fear that result from the rapid evolution of generative AI to understand and embrace these tools across the arts and humanities? The third event in The New AI series where we discuss what’s happening in the world of AI with cutting edge thought leaders is another step in our journey of u…

U.S. society is in the throes of deep societal polarization that not only leads to political paralysis, but also threatens the very foundations of democracy. The phrase “The Disunited States of America” is often mentioned. Other countries are displaying similar polarization. How did we get here? What went wrong? In this talk, distinguished Israeli …

For more than 15 years, Milind Tambe’s team has been focused on AI for social impact, deploying end-to-end systems in areas of public health, conservation and public safety. In this talk Tambe will highlight the results from these deployments for social impact in public health and conservation, as well as required innovations in integrating machine…

“Who are the poor?” Most Rev. Daniel E. Flores, S.T.D. addresses this question in his lecture “The Eucharistic Sacrifice and the Mission to the Poor,” depicting the dynamism inherent within the Eucharistic celebration that both names Christ’s mission to the poor, and makes us capable of participating in it. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast…

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your ca…