Building bridges to a Beloved Community at Notre Dame | Notre Dame Stories
In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., and Rev. Hugh R. Page Jr., vice president for institutional transformation and advisor to the president, join host Jenna Liberto to discuss their shared commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all.Together, they explore the University’s mission, the importance of bridging differences, and how faith informs their work in fostering a beloved community on campus and in the world.-----
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Fr. Bob Dowd and Rev. Hugh Page share how their faith serves as a foundation for their commitments to the issues of justice, human dignity and love.
02:11 Fr. Bob Dowd talks about his Inaugural Address where he calls on us to be bridge builders.
03:20 Rev. Hugh Page shares the meaning of institutional transformation.
05:04 Fr. Bob Dowd talks about Notre Dame's commitment to inclusivity and promoting a spirit of welcome and belonging on campus.
07:55 Fr. Bob Dowd explains what this year's Forum theme "What do we owe each other?" means to him.
11:38 Rev. Hugh Page shares ways Notre Dame is building a Beloved Community on campus.
14:24 Fr. Bob Dowd and Rev. Hugh Page answer quick-fire questions about their college experience in our lightning round.-----
Show links:
Episode page (https://stories.nd.edu/podcasts/building-bridges-to-a-beloved-community-at-notre-dame/)
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Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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