Notre Dame Global in Photos: October 2024
Students traveled to the Galápagos Islands to study evolutionary biology, ecology, and environmental geoscience. The US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute visited Jerusalem to discuss Arabic language programs while Indiana's governor paid a visit to faculty, staff, and students in Dublin and engaged in dialogue regarding key trade relationships between the state and Ireland. Fulbright-Nehru program leaders spent time on the Notre Dame campus, exploring impactful models of international academic collaboration while partner institutions in Mexico worked to build long-term collaborative relationships between Notre Dame and leading universities in western Mexico.
This photo gallery highlights some of the valuable interactions and experiences Notre Dame faculty, staff, and students have taken part in over the past month.
The selection was curated by Notre Dame Global staff working on campus and in the University's 12 global locations.
Hong Kong
Catherine Leung, director of Notre Dame Hong Kong, spread the news of Pathways to Notre Dame to students, parents, and teachers in high schools throughout mainland China. Leung also outlined NDG's Global Engagement Programs, including the American Semester Abroad Program (ASAP) and International Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (iSURE) as well as graduate programs.
Mumbai (in South Bend)
Hosted by members of NDG's Global Innovation Team and Dhiraj Mehra, director of Notre Dame Mumbai, the Fulbright-Nehru program leaders spent an inspiring few days on the Notre Dame campus, connecting with Notre Dame Global leaders and exploring impactful models of international academic collaboration. Their visit included insightful sessions on research development, dynamic exchanges with faculty engaged in projects across India, and an energizing tour of the IDEA Center—Notre Dame’s innovation hub. From deepening partnerships to sharing ideas, it was a celebration of global education and mutual growth.
Mexico
Jerusalem
Senior representatives of the US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute (FSI) visited Notre Dame Jerusalem as part of a regional tour of partner Arabic language programs. During the visit, FSI honored the dedicated teachers and staff at Notre Dame Jerusalem, presenting them with certificates of recognition for their contributions to the success of the Arabic language course.
Study Abroad
Led by professors Jeremy Fein and Gary Lamberti, students from the College of Science and College of Engineering embarked on an eight-day trip to the Galápagos Islands during fall break. This field experience introduced and amplified principles of evolutionary biology, ecology, and environmental geoscience that occur in the unique setting of the Galápagos Islands. The trip included daily excursions to significant sites, including the Charles Darwin Research Station, Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center, Sierra Negra volcano, Tortuga Bay, Sante Fe Island, Bartolomé Island, and more. In addition, the students conducted an observational research project of their own design while in the Galápagos.
Dublin
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb visited Notre Dame Dublin during an overseas trade mission in Ireland, where he announced a new nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Dublin on Aer Lingus. The Governor joined professor Kevin Whelan in conversation at O’Connell House, discussing key trade relationships between Indiana and Ireland, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.
Beijing
Notre Dame Beijing organized a parents and alumni event with special guest Michel Hockx, director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies within the Keough School of Global Affairs. In addition to giving a talk on Chinese Studies in the US and Europe, Dr. Hockx visited Tsinghua University to discuss a potential collaboration involving carbon neutrality, climate change, and sustainable development.
London
The Institute for Ethics and the Common Good brought second-year students on the Ethics Research Fellowship to Notre Dame London for in-depth conversations with local academics and business leaders on both the study and real-world application of ethics in the United Kingdom. Students visited notable British research institutions including the Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House, the Rhodes Trust at Oxford, and Cambridge University Library.
Santiago
Notre Dame Santiago welcomed 15 MBA students from the Mendoza College of Business to Chile where they met alumni and former study abroad students. The MBA students will participate in an 8-week program taking classes with Chilean faculty at UC Chile and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez and engaging in service and networking activities throughout the program.
São Paulo (at Kylemore)
Thaïs Burmeister de Campos Pires, director of Notre Dame São Paulo, observed the Inspirational Leadership Program hosted by Notre Dame Kylemore. Program participants included many executives from the United States, Ireland, and Kenya and offered leadership insights that can be implemented throughout Notre Dame's global network.
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Kylemore
In addition to welcoming members of the Galway study abroad cohort, Notre Dame Kylemore was delighted to welcome Dr. Sharon Stack, Kleiderer-Pezold Professor of Biochemistry and Ann F. Dunne & Elizabeth Riley Director of the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Dr. Stack recently received funding from the Naughton Faculty Research Accelerator Program to work in residence in Galway.
Global Engagement Programs
The Global Engagement Programs team hosted a Coffee Hour for visiting international students to mingle and connect over their shared intercultural experiences. The Coffee Hour in October was with José Daniel Espinosa Senderos of Mexico, Peilin Wang of China, and Chloe Lazaroo of Australia.
Originally published by at global.nd.edu on November 05, 2024.