Episode Topic: Called to be Woman: Mary's Genius and Ours

“Called to be Woman: Mary’s Genius and Ours,” presented by Sr. Ann Astell, took place at the McGrath Institute for Church Life conference True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture at the University of Notre Dame in March 2025, developed by Abigail Favale, Ph.D., Professor of the Practice, Theology & Literature, at the McGrath Institute for Church Life.

Featured Speakers:
-Sister Ann W. Astell, University of Notre Dame

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture.

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Episode Topic: Roadmap for Sustainability (https://go.nd.edu/54b4f4)

Michelle Addington, a leading voice in sustainability and architectural design, challenges traditional net-zero approaches and advocates for systemic change in the built environment. Drawing on her experience at NASA, E.I. DuPont, Yale, and UT Austin, she offers practical strategies for rethinking sustainability at human, regional, and societal scales.

Featured Speakers:

• -Michelle Addington, dean emeritus, School of Architecture University of Texas at Austin

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture. (https://go.nd.edu/0133ae)

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Topic: Explore ND, Cruicifixes from Around the World

The crucifix is a powerful symbol of suffering, sacrifice, love, hope, and redemption. You are invited to learn about the University’s unique crucifix collection directly from the curators. They will share their fascinating stories selecting these religious artifacts from different continents and cultures. To heighten the experience, you are able to enjoy a self-paced tour guided by a mobile app. Here is your opportunity to get up close and personal views of these exquisite pieces on display across campus.

Featured Speakers:
-Mark Roche, Rev. Edmund Joyce, C.S.C. Professor of German Language and Literature, Concurrent Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
-Rev. Austin I. Collins, C.S.C. ’77, Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs, University of Notre Dame

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Episode Topic: Faith and Reason

If you’ve ever struggled with the relationship between science and faith, this is your chance to get it answered by the experts! From AI and space to the Care for Our Common Home, faith and reason can not only coexist within each of us, but both can serve as a foundation for how we understand our world.

Featured Speakers:
-Heather Foucault-Camm, PGCE, M.Sc. ’23 M.A., Program Director, Science & Religion Initiative, University of Notre Dame
-Christopher Baglow, Ph.D., Academic Director, Science & Religion Initiative; Professor of the Practice, Theology, University of Notre Dame

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Episode Topic: Finding Friendship

Explore friendship in the era of social media. Friendship can seem harder–and maybe weirder–than ever, science tells us there is an inextricable link between friendship and our well-being. Uncover the ways to create and cultivate the life-giving friendships we all need to thrive.

Featured Speakers:
-Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C., Ph.D. ’99, ’03 M.Ed., .05 M.Div., Ryan Family ACE Professorship; Faculty, Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program; Director, Blended Learning Initiatives, University of Notre Dame
-April Garcia ’05, Faculty, Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program, University of Notre Dame
-Gregory Haake, C.S.C. ‘99, ’06 M.Div., Liaison of Graduate Studies of French and Francophone Studies
Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies, University of Notre Dame

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Episode Topic: The Sensory and Beyond (https://go.nd.edu/754c19)

What do we and how can we know beyond what we can sense in the physical world? Contemplate Aquinas’ thoughts on why the philosophical limit of our sensations is cause for optimism, whether slothfulness might actually be a virtue, and how suffering is foundational to the development of our moral lives.

Featured Speakers:

• Janet Effron, Director of Online Learning, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame
• Roberto Zambiasi, Postdoctoral Researcher, De Wulf-Mansion Centre for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven
• Derek McAllister, Instructor of Philosophy, Loyola University Maryland and Towson University
• Melanie Susan Barrett, Professor of Moral Theology, University of St Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Aquinas at 800. (https://go.nd.edu/67b7c4)

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Episode Topic: ND Network for Life, Value & Impact 2.0

For 25 years, these fellow alumni have stayed connected to Notre Dame — whether through business ventures, leadership service to the university, sporting events, and social connections. Their stories illustrate the value and reach of the global Notre Dame network. Join the conversation to spark inspiration and practical ideas for renewing your own connection to the University and enriching both your life and the broader Notre Dame Family. Facilitated by Tina Villalobos Mitiguy ‘00 MBA, Carol D. Anderson ’00 MBA, MAcc, John Casserly ’00 MBA, and Sucheth Davuluri ‘00 MBA.

A brief demo of IrishCompass, the official Notre Dame online professional community for networking, coaching, mentoring, job exploration, and more, is included and will be presented by Juliana Newbill ’02.

Featured Speakers:
-Tina Villalobos Mitiguy ‘00 MBA, Workplace Culture Evaluator, Great Place To Work Institute
-Carol D. Anderson, ’00 MBA, MAcc, Managing Partner/Principal Consultant, Anderson Finance Consulting, llc
-John Casserly ’00 MBA, Owner, 41 North Builders
-Sucheth Davuluri ‘00 MBA, Vice Chairman of the Board and CEO, Neuland Laboratories Limited
-Juliana Newbill ’02, IrishCompass Program Manager, Alumni Association, University of Notre Dame

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Episode Topic: Bridge Builders

Around the world, many observers are concerned about losing a sense of community as fewer and fewer people feel a responsibility to care for others. With a growing and often welcome emphasis on individual rights and freedoms, how should we—individually and collectively—think about our responsibilities to one another? In a world where ideological and cultural divisions seem to have deepened and caused terrible suffering, we are called to build bridges between people to face the challenges of our times. Be inspired by our speaker lineup of alumni and faculty who are bridge builders in a fractured world – just like Fr. Ted.

Featured Speakers:
-Rev. Austin I. Collins, C.S.C. ’77, Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs, University of Notre Dame
-Elizabeth (Betsy) Bohlen ’90, Chief Operating Officer, Archdiocese of Chicago
-David Go ’01, Vice President and Associate Provost for Academic Strategy, University of Notre Dame
-Edward Hahnenberg ’95, ’97 M.A., ’02 Ph.D., Author of Theodore Hesburgh, CSC: Bridge Builder (2020), Breen Chair in Catholic Theology, Chair of the Department of Theology & Religious Studies and Director of the Tuohy Center for Interreligious Understanding, John Carroll University
-Tracy Kijewski-Correa ’97, ’00 M.S., ’03 Ph.D., William J. Pulte Director, Pulte Institute for Global Development; Professor of Engineering and Global Affairs; University of Notre Dame

This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Fr. Ted Said.

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