Cultivating Common Ground

A healthy community requires more than just infrastructure; it needs spirit. From the vibrant heritage of Asian and Pacific Islander students to South Bend’s expanding tree canopy, explore what it takes to flourish together. Join us to examine the 'roots' of our society from the physical environments we share to the trust and commitment modeled by our leaders, and the policies that lift up the vulnerable.

🪭 Current Times

~ Trace the origins and impact of Asian Allure, the annual, student-led performance that has become a cornerstone of the Asian and Pacific Islander community at Notre Dame.

~ Unlock a blueprint for modern governance in this collaborative breakthrough featuring King County and Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO).

🌱 Leadership

~ Listen in to a conversation about trust, love, commitment, and being champions of hope with former Notre Dame Football student-athletes and University Trustees Tracy Graham ’95, Founder of Graham Allen Partners, and Byron Spruell ’87 B.S., ’89 MBA, President of League Operations at the NBA, and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University of Notre Dame President.

💻 STEM

~ AI and election security are the new frontier of democracy. Uncover how technological innovations will shape the future of your vote.

~ Can a city heal itself? See how South Bend is doubling its urban tree canopy to cool neighborhoods and clean the air.

🕯️ Religion & Spirituality

~ How does ancient scripture inform modern justice? Be guided by a framework of mercy, hospitality, and reconciliation for today's most pressing issues.

~ Follow the evolution of biblical scholarship over the last two centuries to understand how history has shaped our reading of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament.

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