Category: Diversity

Notre Dame Club of Austin Global Day of Service

Come join us on Saturday, April 29th, and help participate in the 2023 Notre Dame Global Day of Service with NDCOA and VELA, an Austin, TX-based nonprofit serving parents of children with disabilities. The Notre Dame Club of Austin (NDCOA) is excited to offer families and friends of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s, and Holy Cross…
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Force for Good winner from the NDAA for 2020!

We’d like to thank Martin Scruggs, our Regional Director, for this recognition and the Notre Dame Alumni Association. In a year that saw many of us face challenges during a pandemic we manged to lift some “Spirits” at the end!  Congratulations to ND Club of Austin for your camaraderie event “Baking Spirits Bright” with Chef…
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ND Day 2021 – Expanding the Day

Notre Dame Club of Austin (NDCoA) values members of the tri-campuses who undertake diversity and inclusion efforts to build welcoming and equitable experiences for all. Our leadership team has decided to show our commitment to the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts of other student groups this upcoming Notre Dame Day by campaigning alongside them to increase awareness and…
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SMC – Coffee and Conversation with President Conboy

Calling all Saint Mary’s Texas Alumnae – Save the Date!  Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 6:30 pm Central Time  Saint Mary’s College is happy to announce that the Office of Alumnae Relations will be hosting a Zoom Coffee and Conversation with President Katie Conboy! Keep an eye on your email for an official invitation and sign up link two weeks prior to…
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GALA ND/SMC – SAVE THE DATE! Discussion with Fr. James

SAVE THE DATE: March 18, 2021 8PM EST GALA-ND/SMC is proud to virtually host our 2019 Dooley Award Recipient Fr. James Martin SJ as he discusses his latest publication: Learning to Pray! Fr. Martin is a Jesuit priest in NYC, author, and editor of America Magazine.  You may also recognize him from Stephen Colbert – he…
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Celebrating Ibero-American Cinema: Embrace of the Serpent

As part of the Saint Mary’s College “Celebrating Ibero-American Cinema” series, the school will be screening the film Embrace of the Serpent. The screening will include a short introduction to the film and a brief discussion after the viewing. The films in this virtual festival shed light on important cultural, social, and intersectional topics from the Spanish-speaking world.…
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ND Women Connect Presents: A Conversation with Keri Kei Shibata, Chief of Notre Dame Police

Come join ND Women Connect as Keri Kei Shibata discusses the recent report, “Equity in Policing,” that her department issued in September 2020, and invite her to share her experiences as a woman in law enforcement. With a dedication to safety and service, and personal interests in both yoga and roller derby, Keri Kei is sure to provide…
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Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, throughout the month of February, the Black Alumni of Notre Dame Board of Directors, the Notre Dame Alumni Association, Black@ND, and the Southwest Regions will host a series of panel discussions highlighting the voices, achievements, issues, and concerns of black alumni, students, faculty and staff of Notre Dame and…
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Baking Spirits Bright A Success!

Thank you to all who participated and for making this holiday season shine a little brighter! Thanks to the over 70 households across the country who made the season more festive last Sunday during Baking Spirits Bright with Chef Sinai Vespie. We appreciated spending the afternoon making cookies together! If you missed the event, you…
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2021 Club Leadership Officer Openings

Update for November 17th, 2020 – Thank you to those who have stepped up and answered the call! As you can see from the chart below your ND Club of Austin is still looking for those who are interested in Club Office positions! To check out full descriptions view our About Us page