The ThinkND Podcast

How do we begin to understand the impact of the opioid epidemic? An understanding about the problems the epidemic created, the challenges state and local governments might face as they attempt to address these problems, and the importance of generating evidence are all essential to any chance of successful healing for families and communities. Bill Evans, Keough-Hesburgh Professor of Economics and...

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In the December 2024 edition of Expl(ai)ned , a monthly newsletter by The New AI Project, explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping industries and society, from revolutionary tools like Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet to the seismic shifts in search engines challenging Google’s reign. Unpack the implications of AI in advertising, education, and even policy as the technology redefines creativity...

Listen in on an oral history conversation with poet Blas Falconer , interviewed by Notre Dame’s Rev. John A. O’Brien College Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures Marisel Moreno , as part of the Letras Latinas Oral History Project. Discover Falconer’s artistic journey from the idyllic Eden of his childhood and the unexpected opportunities of a broken ankle to how he keeps writing and pare...

Join us for a conversation among Israelis, Palestinians, and others who care deeply about the region and seek to break through the status quo and overcome division and polarization. Supported by the work of the OneVoice Movement , these peacemakers advocate for a shared future that unlocks the full potential of both peoples. They also seek to empower voices that foster depolarization in discourse...

For decades, the Notre Dame Alumni Association has cultivated one of the most passionate and engaged alumni and friends networks in the world. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dolly Duffy ’84 , this vibrant community thrives through a shared commitment to service, faith, lifelong learning, and the enduring spirit of Notre Dame. In this episode of For Good , Dolly shares her inspiring jou...

How can architecture elevate our communities? Join Notre Dame’s School of Architecture and architect Anna Heringer , honorary professor of the UNESCO Chair of Earthen Architecture, Building, Cultures, and Sustainable Development, for a discussion about leveraging sustainable, locally sourced materials and traditional techniques. Heringer’s globally recognized projects, like the METI Handmade Schoo...

Listen in to conversation from 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 questi...

Why are we always busy? What are we missing in our 24/7, always “on” world? In this episode, Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of silence and solitude, their importance to a good life, and practical ways to implement solitude practice into your own life. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning co...

Join the Notre Dame Campus Ministry Choirs for their 27th annual concert to benefit the Holy Cross Missions in Haiti. This 2021 concert was performed at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and features the Folk Choir , Liturgical Choir , Magnificat Choir , Voices of Faith Gospel Choir, Coro Primavera, Basilica Schola , and the Community Choir . For information on the Choirs of Campus Ministry, please...

Continuing Letras Latinas’ yearlong 20th anniversary series, in October 2024 Notre Dame welcomed visiting poets Richard Blanco and Rigoberto González . Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology was released in September 2024, and was edited by Rigoberto González, and includes the work of Richard Blanco. Richard was introduced by his longtime friend, special guest and fellow Miami poet Emma T...

In honor and celebration of Native American Heritage Month 2023, The Notre Dame Initiative on Race and Resilience in collaboration with artist-in-residence, David Martin , hosted a Native American Dance and Drum performance. The program featured songs and dance styles of Potawatomi and other Great Lakes region tribes in the spirit of sharing culture, celebrating heritage, and strengthening connect...

In a recent Foreign Affairs article, the 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice '75 MA 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...

The 1924 undefeated University of Notre Dame football team beat the best opponents from all regions of the country and won the Rose Bowl to claim a consensus national championship. Off the field, Notre Dame battled an intense reactionary nativist political environment that, in its most extreme manifestation, birthed the second version of the Ku Klux Klan. The “100% Americanism” political movement...

Shakespeare and Possibility continues with our conversation with several recently-graduated Notre Dame seniors from the Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Company, Notre Dame’s student-run Shakespeare club, re-established in 1997. These students, the “NSR” class of 2024, had the unique experience of entering their freshman year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Over their four years as undergr...

With multiple generations working side-by-side in today’s organizations, building collaborative, meaningful relationships with colleagues of all ages is as important—and seemingly mysterious—as ever. How do we better understand, communicate with, and bring out the best in one another? Our panelists will share strategies and insights for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent from all generat...

Continuing Letras Latinas’ yearlong 20th anniversary series, in October 2024 Notre Dame welcomed visiting poets Richard Blanco and Rigoberto González , moderated by Susana Plotts-Pineda , Latino Poetry Fellow at the Library America. Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology was released in September 2024, and was edited by Rigoberto González, and includes the work of Richard Blanco. Thanks f...

Admiral Christopher W. Grady '84 , Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Ambassador Joe Donnelly '77, '81 J.D. , Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican and Former U.S. Senator, speak on Advancing Peace in a Fractured World in conversation with John McGreevy '86 , the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at the University of Notre Dame. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Pod...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO, and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, discusses Business as a Global Force for Good with Anne Thompson ’79, Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent for NBC News. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, p...

Listen in to 2024 MacArthur Foundation Fellow and former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera , interviewed by then Notre Dame MFA candidate in poetry and graduate student Luis Lopez-Maldonado . As a poet, educator, and writer, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognizes Herrera for “uplifting Chicanx culture and amplifying shared experiences of solidarity and empowerment.” In t...

This matchup promises an animated debate on a range of current political, legal, and constitutional issues facing the nation yet distinctive for its civility and civil engagement of the ideas embodied in the parties' differing perspectives. This event is hosted by the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government . Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND,...

Uncover the foundations of the Opioid Settlement, how and why they were established, the challenges they have faced, and what success looks like as community leaders move forward with their individual missions. The opioid epidemic has devastated communities across the United States. The National Opioids Settlement and other settlement agreements have created a sense of hope for families and commun...

Join us for an insightful and dynamic panel discussion on the upcoming 2024 US election, featuring prominent voices in journalism and politics. This event will offer diverse perspectives on the key issues, candidates, and potential outcomes that will shape the future of the United States. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from esteemed experts as they dissect the 2024 election and its poten...

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good , we are pleased to welcome Chris Higgins , the Chair of the Department of Formative Education at Boston College. Join us for a conversation about the purpose of education and how universities can educate for flourishing. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to...