In 2022, Eric Goins was deployed to Poland as a U.S. Army Signal Corps Officer following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Today, he’s pursuing a dual MBA and Master of Global Affairs degree at Notre Dame—and is also a walk-on kicker for the Fighting Irish football team. After graduation, Goins plans to continue serving his country as a civilian.Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, whose father served in the United States Air Force, has a deep appreciation for the military. Freeman expressed pride in welcoming Goins to the team, recognizing the unique perspective and dedication veterans bring to the field.While Notre Dame’s ROTC program has long been at the core of campus military engagement, a growing number of active duty members and veterans are now part of the University community. Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ken Heckel ’96, director of Notre Dame’s Office of Military & Veterans Affairs (OMVA), is leading efforts to expand support for this group.“For the millions of veterans who’ve selflessly served our country, Notre Dame has both the honor and the responsibility to serve them,” Heckel says. His work is helping to build a robust military community on campus, ensuring veterans and active duty members feel supported as they pursue their education.Learn more at fightingfor.nd.edu/2024/fighting-to-serve-others-above-self
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- 21:24Notre Dame Wellness Center provides best-in-class health benefits for employeesThe University of Notre Dame is committed to investing in the well-being of its faculty and staff through the Notre Dame Wellness Center and Pharmacy. This state-of-the-art, onsite workplace wellness center offers best-in-class health care and pharmacy services for benefit-eligible University faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents. Dr. Ben Garman, medical director of the Notre Dame Wellness Center, and Vince Workman, Wellness Center Pharmacy Manager, give us insight into the health benefits for employees right on campus.---This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to NDHR, Dr. Ben Garman and Vince Workman.
- 1:03:41ND Forum: The Perils of U.S. Isolationism: A Fireside Chat with Sec. Condoleezza RiceIn a recent Foreign Affairs article, the 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice outlined the perils of choosing isolationism for both the United States and the global order, and offered suggestions for how to best move forward to build an effective internationalist foreign policy to meet the challenges of the current moment. As part of our exploration of this year’s Notre Dame Forum theme, “What Do We Owe Each Other?”, Secretary Rice will join University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., for a conversation reflecting on the path forward for our nation and the world. Learn more about the Notre Dame Forum at forum.nd.edu.
- 2:01Fighting for Those with Rare DiseasesWith 10,000 known rare diseases, the chances of being diagnosed with one in the United States are 1 in 10. That’s 30 million Americans affected. Fewer than 5% of rare diseases have an effective treatment leaving millions without options.At Notre Dame, studying rare diseases is a priority that places patients and families at the center of our work.The Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare Diseases was one of the first basic science rare disease research centers in the country, and Notre Dame Science recently launched the nation’s first minor in rare disease patient advocacy.https://go.nd.edu/FightingForRareDiseases
- 1:54:54One Year after October 7 | "What Do We Owe Each Other?" Notre Dame Forum 2024-25A conversation delivering a multi-lens perspective on the lead-up to the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, and the Israeli response in Gaza.Only four years earlier, The Abraham Accords were signed, heralding a new era in relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors. While the Accords were seen by supporters as only a first step in regional normalization, they ignored the Palestinian question.In addition to offering historical insight, the conversation also addressed where the rapidly unfolding events in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran might be heading in the future.Featuring: Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar, Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington David Myers, Distinguished Professor and Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History, UCLA Moderator: Maura Policelli, Executive Director, Washington Office, Keough School of Global Affairs
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- 5:29Inauguration Build 2024In honor of the Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the University partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County on an ambitious community service project: Inauguration Build 2024.From Monday, September 16, through Friday, September 20, nearly 750 University faculty and staff volunteers helped Habitat construct five affordable homes for local families. The homes were built along Harrison Avenue in South Bend’s Near Northwest Neighborhood and will be ready for move-in as early as December 2024 for some homeowners.Video credit: Big Idea Company
