While fighting the terrifying issue of abortion is an important part of being pro-life, the movement espouses a much broader message: to honor the simple beauty and importance of all human life as a gift from God.
Honoring the Foundational Vision
The University recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of Fr. Sorin’s birthday. It was an opportunity reflect on the great mission and vision that he set forth for the University.
One Nation Under God: Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address
An Irish Rover report of a recent Professors for Lunch talk given by Michael Zuckert on “Providentialism and Politics: On Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address”.
Church Leaders Discuss Science and Human Dignity
The Institute for Church Life welcomed an array of Church leaders to campus this past weekend for the “Pastoral Issues in Science and Human Dignity” conference. Professor John Cavadini, Director of the Institute for Church Life and consultant member of the USCCB Committee on Doctrine, organized and funded the conference, which was co-sponsored by the Institute for Church Life and the USCCB Committee on Doctrine.
The Value of a Catholic Education
The University of Notre Dame has an important mission in the future of Catholic education, and through the Echo and Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) programs, it is affecting great positive change.
Defining Marriage in the Hoosier State: Indiana Senate Passes Marriage Protection Amendment
While the Indiana Senate recently passed the controversial Marriage Protection Amendment—or HJR-3—on February 17, there is still some controversy from both sides. Some are disappointed that the stronger version of the amendment was not included, while some are disappointed that the amendment passed at all.
New School for Global Affairs Intended to Boost Notre Dame’s Catholic Mission
University Provost Thomas G. Burish: “A new School of International [Global] Affairs is one way through which our global aspirations could be advanced, as they have at many other top research universities.”
Cheers and Jeers
In this week’s Cheers and Jeers, #SochiProblems and Single Awareness Day are the targets of some clever humor.
Notre Dame to Revisit Core Curriculum Requirements
A committee has been tasked with the responsibility of gathering feedback on the University’s core curriculum for undergraduate students. In general, the professors who commented to the Rover call the review an opportunity for improvement, but remain cautious about its execution.
Not Your Typical Breakfast
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently visited the campus of Notre Dame and had breakfast with student fellows in the Tocqueville Program for Inquiry into Religion and American Public Life.