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East and West: Notre Dame in Ireland | Trailer Feb 17, 2023

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For a University with Ireland in its DNA, a presence on the Emerald Isle is only natural. But Notre Dame doesn't just have a presence in Ireland; it has a relationship with it. In East and West: Notre Dame in Ireland, we take a look at how the University is making an impact in Dublin and in the western part of the country.

One student's Notre Dame journey and a preview of Notre Dame in Ireland Feb 13, 2023

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Today we feature the story of Temitayo (Tayo) Ade-Oshifogun, president of the Black Graduates in Management Club at the Mendoza College of Business. Tayo shares how he came to ND and offers some perspective on the Black experience on campus. Later in the episode, we present a trailer for the series East and West: Notre Dame in Ireland.

The Law School's DEI Podcast Jan 23, 2023

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The Notre Dame Law School seeks to "educate a different kind of lawyer." Part of that process is training in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Max Gaston joins us to talk about his role as the Law School's director of DEI, and how his podcast gives a window into his work. Find The DEI Podcast with Max Gaston wherever you get your podcasts. For more about the exoneration work referenced in this episode, read Wrongful Convictions.

Seeking Renewal in the New Year Dec 30, 2022

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The new year is a time for resolutions and renewal. We spoke to a certified wellness coach from the McDonald Center for Student Wellbeing for advice on seeking a fresh start in the new year. Known on campus as "McWell," the McDonald Center provides a variety of services for students aimed at promoting adaptability, wellbeing and the education of the whole person.

Throwback: What was the Christmas Star? Dec 09, 2022

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The Gospel of St. Matthew records a strange astronomical phenomenon: Magi from the East who were drawn to the site of Christ's birth by a star. In this replay episode, we chat with Notre Dame astrophysicist Grant Mathews, who explains what the Christmas star may have been.

Why a Notre Dame VP was tapped by the State Department to travel to Africa Nov 18, 2022

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Michael Pippenger was pleasantly surprised by the opportunity in September to represent the United States as a citizen diplomat building ties to universities in Uganda, where Notre Dame has a long history. The State Department's U.S. Speaker Program recruited Pippenger, Notre Dame's vice president and associate provost for internationalization, to speak about a topic close to his heart: the importance of global partnerships in higher education.

The Future of Tech Ethics and Notre Dame's Technology Ethics Center Oct 28, 2022

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In this episode, we highlight another Notre Dame podcast called TEC Talks hosted by Kirsten Martin, the William P. and Hazel B. White director of the Technology Ethics Center at Notre Dame.

We sat down with Professor Martin to hear a bit about the center and how it’s helping to shape the future of our relationship with tech. At the end of our brief conversation, we’ll play an episode from TEC Talks about dealing with social media addiction.

Inside the takedown of a drug kingpin Oct 14, 2022

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The arrest this summer of Mexican drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero caught the attention of Notre Dame Law School professor Jimmy Gurulé. Caro Quintero was wanted for the 1985 torture and murder of a DEA agent, a story so infamous it was recently featured in the Netflix show Narcos: Mexico. Gurulé was the prosecutor in Los Angeles who first indicted Caro Quintero, and he tells the story from an insider's perspective.

Helping the Last of the Instrument Makers Sep 16, 2022

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ConnSelmer is the last major manufacturer of band instruments in the United States. They were looking for ways to innovate to keep their operations in-country. That's when they received a boost from iNDustry Labs, Notre Dame's platform for collaboration between the University and local manufacturers.

The 2022 Valedictorian: Devin Diggs May 11, 2022

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The Class of 2022 valedictorian Devin Diggs joins us to talk about his Notre Dame story, and what's in store after commencement. Among other activities, Diggs worked in Dr. Jessica Payne's Sleep, Stress and Memory Lab.

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