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Institute Stories
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Measuring moral imagination—Institute pilots assessment tool with Appalachia seminars
The summit convened scholars and administrators from across the University—as well as some from across the country—to discuss issues at the heart of Brandenberger’s research: the significance of higher education in society, the impact of community-engaged scholarship, and the importance of seeking common good through civic and democratic participation.
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As learning becomes service to justice—higher education summit marks Brandenberger retirement
The summit convened scholars and administrators from across the University—as well as some from across the country—to discuss issues at the heart of Brandenberger’s research: the significance of higher education in society, the impact of community-engaged scholarship, and the importance of seeking common good through civic and democratic participation.
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ReSearching for the Common Good: Caroline Petrikas
The Institute for Social Concerns leverages research to respond to the complex demands of justice and to serve the common good. This series, ReSearching for the Common Good, highlights some of the scholars in our community.
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Putting a stamp on the community—Institute collaborates with Dismas House on mural honoring returning citizens
The mural is the culmination of a semester-long collaboration between Dismas House and the Institute for Social Concerns.
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Embracing discomfort for the sake of others—Physician Tom Catena offers powerful reflections on the joy of service at 2025 Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture
Dr. Tom Catena’s remarks were fitting for a lecture series that honors Fr. Bernie Clark who died young but influenced students with the life lesson of a “theory of enough,” a philosophy that encourages people to shift from a mindset of endless accumulation to one of sufficiency and gratitude.
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A break for justice—Graduate and professional students from across University participate in the Graduate Institute for Engaged Teaching and Research
A select group of 14 graduate and professional students joined the annual Graduate Institute for Engaged Teaching and Research at the Institute for Social Concerns on October 22–24.
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ReSearching for the Common Good: Brett Foster
The Institute for Social Concerns leverages research to respond to the complex demands of justice and to serve the common good. This series, ReSearching for the Common Good, highlights some of the scholars in our community.
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Internationally recognized physician Tom Catena to visit Notre Dame
Physician, humanitarian, and medical missionary Tom Catena will visit the University of Notre Dame on Nov. 12 (Wednesday) to deliver the 2025 Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture at 5 p.m. in the Eck Center Auditorium.
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Suzanne Mulligan on ‘Dilexi Te’—a spotlight on increasing inequality
In the summer of 2024, Ty Harrington ’26—a program of liberal studies (PLS), philosophy, and theology major from Carmel, Indiana—spent eight weeks studying the intersection of Indian philosophy, spirituality, and care for the earth in Mumbai, India, through a Social Concerns Summer Fellowship at Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV).
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ReSearching for the Common Good: Jenifer Guadalupe Solano Becerra
The Institute for Social Concerns leverages research to respond to the complex demands of justice and to serve the common good. This series, ReSearching for the Common Good, highlights some of the scholars in our community.