Center for Social Concerns

Brigitte Gynther, ND '04 receives 2009

Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops News Release

IN THE NEWS

Scholastic Magazine, November 2009—Serving it Up

ND Global, Fall 2009 (page 6) —Service Learning in Europe

Catalyst, Summer 2009—News and Reflections

MISSION

The Center for Social Concerns of the University of Notre Dame facilitates community-based learning, research and service informed by Catholic Social Tradition. Through the Center, learning becomes service to justice.

The Center for Social Concerns is an associated center of the Institute for Church Life and the Office of the Provost 

HOPE IN ACTION

Throughout the 2009–10 academic year, the Center for Social Concerns’ courses, events, and other efforts will emphasize the importance and transformative power of hope in action.

Pope Benedict XVI’s Encyclical Letter, Spe Salvi, Saved in Hope, calls all Christians to live lives of action inspired by hope and faith in God. We are encouraged to hope for a better future and work actively towards its fruition. We are likewise called to live “outwardly,” to work for social justice, and to stand in solidarity with all those who suffer.

CENTER EVENTS

Join us in spreading warmth.

1. Clean your closet.
2. Select outerwear to donate.
3. Deposit items in collection bins.

Bins will be placed at various locations around campus. Donations will be accepted until December 9.

World AIDS Day

Tuesday * December 1

The Center and ND-8 are asking the student body to WEAR RED on December 1 to show support for the millions of people affected by this disease.

Reflection and Soup Supper

Tuesday * December 1 * 6:30 p.m.

Topic: HIV/AIDS – World AIDS Day

Geddes Hall Chapel and Coffee House

SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS

Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP)

The SSLP is an eight week service experience within a three credit (S/U) theology course.   Apply now!

Spring 2010 Community-Based Learning online guide.