NDWorks Podcast https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ en Copyright 2024 All Rights Reserved A new podcast for employees of the University of Notre Dame, produced by the Office of Internal Communications. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/de3150fc-9851-11ee-ac67-7be2b70b9c1a/image/NDWorks_Podcast_Graphics_Apple_jgnpfz.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress NDWorks Podcast https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ no episodic Created by and for employees of the University of Notre Dame. NDWorks A new podcast for employees of the University of Notre Dame, produced by the Office of Internal Communications. A new podcast for employees of the University of Notre Dame, produced by the Office of Internal Communications.

]]> University of Notre Dame ndnotredame@gmail.com https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ndworks ND Works Podcast: Running point with Missy Conboy In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Missy Conboy, senior deputy director of athletics. Conboy talks about her life at Notre Dame including her time as a student-athlete, her various roles at the University, and her storied career in athletics. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0000 In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Missy Conboy, senior deputy director of athletics. full NDWorks In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Missy Conboy, senior deputy director of athletics. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Missy Conboy, senior deputy director of athletics. Conboy talks about her life at Notre Dame including her time as a student-athlete, her various roles at the University, and her storied career in athletics. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Missy Conboy, senior deputy director of athletics. Conboy talks about her life at Notre Dame including her time as a student-athlete, her various roles at the University, and her storied career in athletics.

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 3003 no ND Works Podcast: Green roofs at Notre Dame with Tony Polotto In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tony Polotto, the senior director of construction and quality assurance in the office of facilities design and operations. Polotto brings years of experience in a number of areas to our conversation about sustainability and green roofs on campus.  This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0000 In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tony Polotto, the senior director of construction and quality assurance in the office of facilities design and operations. full NDWorks In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tony Polotto, the senior director of construction and quality assurance in the office of facilities design and operations. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tony Polotto, the senior director of construction and quality assurance in the office of facilities design and operations. Polotto brings years of experience in a number of areas to our conversation about sustainability and green roofs on campus.  This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tony Polotto, the senior director of construction and quality assurance in the office of facilities design and operations. Polotto brings years of experience in a number of areas to our conversation about sustainability and green roofs on campus. 

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 1923 no ND Works Podcast: Thinking as an institution with John McGreevy In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost. McGreevy talks about Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework. He shares insights on meaningful progress made, how the strategic framework connects to the day-to-day work we do, and how we can better think as an institution. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:02:00 -0000 Thinking as an institution with John McGreevy full NDWorks In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost. McGreevy talks about Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost. McGreevy talks about Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework. He shares insights on meaningful progress made, how the strategic framework connects to the day-to-day work we do, and how we can better think as an institution. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost. McGreevy talks about Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework. He shares insights on meaningful progress made, how the strategic framework connects to the day-to-day work we do, and how we can better think as an institution.

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 886 no NDWorks Podcast: Building the roster with Mike Martin In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Mike Martin, Notre Dame Football General Manager. Martin talks about his life, early beginnings in football as a player and a scout, and his new role at Notre Dame. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Mike Martin, Notre Dame Football General Manager. full NDWorks Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Mike Martin, Notre Dame Football General Manager. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Mike Martin, Notre Dame Football General Manager. Martin talks about his life, early beginnings in football as a player and a scout, and his new role at Notre Dame. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Mike Martin, Notre Dame Football General Manager. Martin talks about his life, early beginnings in football as a player and a scout, and his new role at Notre Dame.

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 2576 no NDWorks Podcast: Answering the call with Keri Kei Shibata In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Keri Kei Shibata, assistant vice president for campus safety and chief of the Notre Dame Police Department. Shibata talks about her life, including her career at Notre Dame, and her pastimes and interests. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:40:00 -0000 full NDWorks Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Keri Kei Shibata, assistant vice president for campus safety and chief of the Notre Dame Police Department. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Keri Kei Shibata, assistant vice president for campus safety and chief of the Notre Dame Police Department. Shibata talks about her life, including her career at Notre Dame, and her pastimes and interests. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Keri Kei Shibata, assistant vice president for campus safety and chief of the Notre Dame Police Department. Shibata talks about her life, including her career at Notre Dame, and her pastimes and interests.

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 1828 no NDWorks Podcast: Chasing the magic with Matt Cashore In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Matt Cashore, photography program director in Brand Content. Cashore talks about his life, his time on campus as both a student and photographer, storytelling through the lens of his camera, and his new coffee table book, Love Thee, Notre Dame. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:50:00 -0000 full NDWorks Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Matt Cashore, photography program director in Brand Content. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Matt Cashore, photography program director in Brand Content. Cashore talks about his life, his time on campus as both a student and photographer, storytelling through the lens of his camera, and his new coffee table book, Love Thee, Notre Dame. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Matt Cashore, photography program director in Brand Content. Cashore talks about his life, his time on campus as both a student and photographer, storytelling through the lens of his camera, and his new coffee table book, Love Thee, Notre Dame.

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 1635 no NDWorks Podcast: We have a purpose here, with Tim Sexton In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tim Sexton, associate vice president for public affairs. Sexton talks about his life, family, and career at Notre Dame, including some heartwarming stories about former University President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:42:00 -0000 full NDWorks Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tim Sexton, associate vice president for public affairs. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tim Sexton, associate vice president for public affairs. Sexton talks about his life, family, and career at Notre Dame, including some heartwarming stories about former University President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tim Sexton, associate vice president for public affairs. Sexton talks about his life, family, and career at Notre Dame, including some heartwarming stories about former University President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 3319 no Rev. Nate Wills, C.S.C.: Pray like a champion today https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Rev. Nate Wills, C.S.C., associate professor, priest-in-residence in Keough Hall, and football chaplain. Father Wills talks about his various roles and about his new book, Pray Like a Champion Today. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0000 Chat with Fr. Nate Wills about his book full NDWorks Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Rev. Nate Wills, C.S.C., associate professor, priest-in-residence in Keough Hall, and football chaplain to talk about his various roles and about his new book, Pray Like a Champion Today. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Rev. Nate Wills, C.S.C., associate professor, priest-in-residence in Keough Hall, and football chaplain. Father Wills talks about his various roles and about his new book, Pray Like a Champion Today. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Rev. Nate Wills, C.S.C., associate professor, priest-in-residence in Keough Hall, and football chaplain. Father Wills talks about his various roles and about his new book, Pray Like a Champion Today.

This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music.

]]> 2249 no A storied career: Doug Marsh https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/?utm_source=megaphone&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=ndworks In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Doug Marsh, University of Notre Dame's vice president for facilities design and operations and University architect, to take a look back at his storied career, as well as his plans for retirement. ---- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000 A storied career: Doug Marsh full NDWorks Natalie Davis Miller sits down with University Architect and Vice President Doug Marsh to take a look back at his storied career. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Doug Marsh, University of Notre Dame's vice president for facilities design and operations and University architect, to take a look back at his storied career, as well as his plans for retirement. ---- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Doug Marsh, University of Notre Dame's vice president for facilities design and operations and University architect, to take a look back at his storied career, as well as his plans for retirement.

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This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour.

]]> 1748 no More with Marianne Corr https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/?utm_source=megaphone&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=ndworks This conversation begins just a few months ahead of Marianne Corr’s retirement after 17 years as vice president and the Robert K. Johnson General Counsel at Notre Dame. It’s the culmination of a decades-long career as a lawyer and a path she found somewhat unexpectedly as an undergraduate student at Notre Dame. Read more about Corr in the NDWorks feature: Corr Confidence. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, hosted by Jenna Liberto, with original music by Alex Mansour. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000 More with Marianne Corr full NDWorks A conversation with Marianne Corr, vice president and general counsel for the University of Notre Dame, ahead of her upcoming retirement. This conversation begins just a few months ahead of Marianne Corr’s retirement after 17 years as vice president and the Robert K. Johnson General Counsel at Notre Dame. It’s the culmination of a decades-long career as a lawyer and a path she found somewhat unexpectedly as an undergraduate student at Notre Dame. Read more about Corr in the NDWorks feature: Corr Confidence. This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, hosted by Jenna Liberto, with original music by Alex Mansour. This conversation begins just a few months ahead of Marianne Corr’s retirement after 17 years as vice president and the Robert K. Johnson General Counsel at Notre Dame. It’s the culmination of a decades-long career as a lawyer and a path she found somewhat unexpectedly as an undergraduate student at Notre Dame.


Read more about Corr in the NDWorks feature: Corr Confidence.


This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, hosted by Jenna Liberto, with original music by Alex Mansour.

]]> 1480 no Artificial Intelligence at Notre Dame https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/?utm_source=megaphone&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=ndworks In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, we speak with Brandon Rich, director of AI enablement, about AI programs, resources, and events. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full NDWorks In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, we speak with Brandon Rich, Notre Dame's director of AI enablement, about AI programs, resources, and events. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, we speak with Brandon Rich, director of AI enablement, about AI programs, resources, and events. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, we speak with Brandon Rich, director of AI enablement, about AI programs, resources, and events.


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This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour.

]]> 1638 no The Summus virtual specialist platform that works for you https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ The Summus virtual specialist platform is a voluntary benefit available at no cost to Notre Dame staff and family members. It provides virtual access to a world-class medical advisory team and to specialists who are available by phone or video from anywhere in the world—across all health concerns, from allergies to chronic conditions to acute, complex diagnoses such as cancer. In this episode, we speak with Summus Member Experience Coordinator Hana Berhe, who talks about the benefits of using Summus for your medical needs. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:50 -0000 The Summus virtual specialist platform that works for you full NDWorks In this episode, host Natalie Davis Miller speaks with Summus Member Experience Coordinator Hana Berhe, who shares the benefits of using Summus for medical needs. The Summus virtual specialist platform is a voluntary benefit available at no cost to Notre Dame staff and family members. It provides virtual access to a world-class medical advisory team and to specialists who are available by phone or video from anywhere in the world—across all health concerns, from allergies to chronic conditions to acute, complex diagnoses such as cancer. In this episode, we speak with Summus Member Experience Coordinator Hana Berhe, who talks about the benefits of using Summus for your medical needs. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. The Summus virtual specialist platform is a voluntary benefit available at no cost to Notre Dame staff and family members. It provides virtual access to a world-class medical advisory team and to specialists who are available by phone or video from anywhere in the world—across all health concerns, from allergies to chronic conditions to acute, complex diagnoses such as cancer.

In this episode, we speak with Summus Member Experience Coordinator Hana Berhe, who talks about the benefits of using Summus for your medical needs.

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This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour.

]]> 619 Habitat for Humanity Inauguration Build https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ In honor of the Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the University partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County on Inauguration Build 2024. Over five days in September, nearly 750 University faculty and staff volunteers helped Habitat construct five affordable homes for local families. The homes, designed by Notre Dame architecture students, were built in South Bend’s Near Northwest Neighborhood. In this episode, we take you to the build site to explore the progress being made along Harrison Avenue. To see more from Inauguration Build 2024, check out the photo gallery.  ----- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks. It was produced and edited by Colleen Wilcox and Michael Wiens from the Office of Public Affairs and Communications.  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000 Habitat for Humanity Inauguration Build full NDWorks In honor of the Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th president, the University of Notre Dame partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build five homes for families. In honor of the Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the University partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County on Inauguration Build 2024. Over five days in September, nearly 750 University faculty and staff volunteers helped Habitat construct five affordable homes for local families. The homes, designed by Notre Dame architecture students, were built in South Bend’s Near Northwest Neighborhood. In this episode, we take you to the build site to explore the progress being made along Harrison Avenue. To see more from Inauguration Build 2024, check out the photo gallery.  ----- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks. It was produced and edited by Colleen Wilcox and Michael Wiens from the Office of Public Affairs and Communications.  In honor of the Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the University partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County on Inauguration Build 2024. Over five days in September, nearly 750 University faculty and staff volunteers helped Habitat construct five affordable homes for local families. The homes, designed by Notre Dame architecture students, were built in South Bend’s Near Northwest Neighborhood.

In this episode, we take you to the build site to explore the progress being made along Harrison Avenue. To see more from Inauguration Build 2024, check out the photo gallery.

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This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks. It was produced and edited by Colleen Wilcox and Michael Wiens from the Office of Public Affairs and Communications. 

]]> 640 Notre Dame Wellness Center provides best-in-class health benefits for employees https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ The University of Notre Dame is committed to investing in the well-being of its faculty and staff through the Notre Dame Wellness Center and Pharmacy. This state-of-the-art, onsite workplace wellness center offers best-in-class health care and pharmacy services for benefit-eligible University faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents.  Dr. Ben Garman, medical director of the Notre Dame Wellness Center, and Vince Workman, Wellness Center Pharmacy Manager, give us insight into the health benefits for employees right on campus. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to NDHR, Dr. Ben Garman and Vince Workman.  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:49:00 -0000 Notre Dame Wellness Center provides best-in-class health benefits for employees full NDWorks Dr. Ben Garman, medical director of the Notre Dame Wellness Center, and Vince Workman, Wellness Center Pharmacy Manager, give us insight into the health benefits for employees. The University of Notre Dame is committed to investing in the well-being of its faculty and staff through the Notre Dame Wellness Center and Pharmacy. This state-of-the-art, onsite workplace wellness center offers best-in-class health care and pharmacy services for benefit-eligible University faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents.  Dr. Ben Garman, medical director of the Notre Dame Wellness Center, and Vince Workman, Wellness Center Pharmacy Manager, give us insight into the health benefits for employees right on campus. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to NDHR, Dr. Ben Garman and Vince Workman.  The University of Notre Dame is committed to investing in the well-being of its faculty and staff through the Notre Dame Wellness Center and Pharmacy. This state-of-the-art, onsite workplace wellness center offers best-in-class health care and pharmacy services for benefit-eligible University faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents. 

Dr. Ben Garman, medical director of the Notre Dame Wellness Center, and Vince Workman, Wellness Center Pharmacy Manager, give us insight into the health benefits for employees right on campus.

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This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to NDHR, Dr. Ben Garman and Vince Workman. 

]]> 1285 NDHR's new onboarding process with Vice President Heather Christophersen https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ Heather Christophersen, vice president for Notre Dame Human Resources, was our very first guest on the NDWorks Podcast, and we had the opportunity to talk to her again about the NDHR transformation. In this episode, she updates us on the reimagined onboarding process, which is another phase of that transformation. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to NDHR and Heather Christophersen. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 NDHR's new onboarding process with Vice President Heather Christophersen full NDWorks NDHR's new onboarding process with Vice President Heather Christophersen Heather Christophersen, vice president for Notre Dame Human Resources, was our very first guest on the NDWorks Podcast, and we had the opportunity to talk to her again about the NDHR transformation. In this episode, she updates us on the reimagined onboarding process, which is another phase of that transformation. --- This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to NDHR and Heather Christophersen. Heather Christophersen, vice president for Notre Dame Human Resources, was our very first guest on the NDWorks Podcast, and we had the opportunity to talk to her again about the NDHR transformation. In this episode, she updates us on the reimagined onboarding process, which is another phase of that transformation.

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This episode of NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Natalie Davis Miller, managing editor of NDWorks, and was edited by Michael Wiens, visual media coordinator, with original music by Alex Mansour.

Thanks to NDHR and Heather Christophersen.

]]> 414 Experiential learning: Notre Dame’s Joanna Larson brings the classroom to Costa Rica https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ The Notre Dame undergraduate experience brings students in touch with their field of study both in the classroom and far beyond South Bend, Indiana. Assistant Professor of the Practice Joanna Larson embodies that idea within the Department of Biological Sciences by immersing students in hands-on learning. Listen as they share what they’re learning, on campus in the lab… and in the jungles of Costa Rica. --- This episode of the NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Jenna Liberto and edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to the University of Notre Dame College of Science. Professor Larson’s Costa Rica trip was sponsored by the Biological Sciences Department and the Glynn Family Honors Program. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:53:00 -0000 Experiential learning: Notre Dame’s Joanna Larson brings the classroom to Costa Rica full NDWorks Professor Joanna Larson brings students in touch with their field of study both in the classroom and beyond. Listen as they share what they’re learning, on campus in the lab… and in the jungles of Costa Rica. The Notre Dame undergraduate experience brings students in touch with their field of study both in the classroom and far beyond South Bend, Indiana. Assistant Professor of the Practice Joanna Larson embodies that idea within the Department of Biological Sciences by immersing students in hands-on learning. Listen as they share what they’re learning, on campus in the lab… and in the jungles of Costa Rica. --- This episode of the NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Jenna Liberto and edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to the University of Notre Dame College of Science. Professor Larson’s Costa Rica trip was sponsored by the Biological Sciences Department and the Glynn Family Honors Program. The Notre Dame undergraduate experience brings students in touch with their field of study both in the classroom and far beyond South Bend, Indiana. Assistant Professor of the Practice Joanna Larson embodies that idea within the Department of Biological Sciences by immersing students in hands-on learning. Listen as they share what they’re learning, on campus in the lab… and in the jungles of Costa Rica.

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This episode of the NDWorks Podcast was hosted by Jenna Liberto and edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour. Thanks to the University of Notre Dame College of Science. Professor Larson’s Costa Rica trip was sponsored by the Biological Sciences Department and the Glynn Family Honors Program.

]]> 702 The finishing touches: Notre Dame’s new art museum https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art opens to the public on Friday, Dec. 1. This 132,000-square-foot complex is being constructed in two phases, the first of which brings to the University of Notre Dame campus and greater South Bend community 70,000 square feet of renowned art collections considered among the finest in the country. Director of Internal Communications Jenna Liberto talks with Joe Becherer, director and curator of sculpture for the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, as the finishing touches are being put on the new museum — a centerpiece of Notre Dame’s Arts Gateway. The NDWorks Podcast is edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 The finishing touches: Notre Dame’s new art museum full 8 NDWorks The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art opens to the public on Friday, Dec. 1. This 132,000-square-foot complex is being constructed in two phases, the first of which brings to the University of Notre Dame campus and greater South Bend community 70,000 squar... The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art opens to the public on Friday, Dec. 1. This 132,000-square-foot complex is being constructed in two phases, the first of which brings to the University of Notre Dame campus and greater South Bend community 70,000 square feet of renowned art collections considered among the finest in the country. Director of Internal Communications Jenna Liberto talks with Joe Becherer, director and curator of sculpture for the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, as the finishing touches are being put on the new museum — a centerpiece of Notre Dame’s Arts Gateway. The NDWorks Podcast is edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour. The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art opens to the public on Friday, Dec. 1. This 132,000-square-foot complex is being constructed in two phases, the first of which brings to the University of Notre Dame campus and greater South Bend community 70,000 square feet of renowned art collections considered among the finest in the country.

Director of Internal Communications Jenna Liberto talks with Joe Becherer, director and curator of sculpture for the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, as the finishing touches are being put on the new museum — a centerpiece of Notre Dame’s Arts Gateway.

The NDWorks Podcast is edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour.

]]> 582 no Tools for prioritizing self-care during the holiday season https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ When was the last time you felt truly rested and relaxed or took time for self-care? As we prepare to enter one of the busiest times of the year, we’re discussing this important, but often overlooked, topic. Host Jenna Liberto talks with Rachel Otwinowski, director of benefits and well-being for NDHR, and Susie Gray Holden, national board certified health and wellness coach and mindfulness-based stress reduction instructor at the Notre Dame Wellness Center. This episode was edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0000 Tools for prioritizing self-care during the holiday season full 7 NDWorks When was the last time you felt truly rested and relaxed or took time for self-care?As we prepare to enter one of the busiest times of the year, we’re discussing this important, but often overlooked, topic.Host Jenna Liberto talks with Rachel Otwin... When was the last time you felt truly rested and relaxed or took time for self-care? As we prepare to enter one of the busiest times of the year, we’re discussing this important, but often overlooked, topic. Host Jenna Liberto talks with Rachel Otwinowski, director of benefits and well-being for NDHR, and Susie Gray Holden, national board certified health and wellness coach and mindfulness-based stress reduction instructor at the Notre Dame Wellness Center. This episode was edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour. When was the last time you felt truly rested and relaxed or took time for self-care?

As we prepare to enter one of the busiest times of the year, we’re discussing this important, but often overlooked, topic.

Host Jenna Liberto talks with Rachel Otwinowski, director of benefits and well-being for NDHR, and Susie Gray Holden, national board certified health and wellness coach and mindfulness-based stress reduction instructor at the Notre Dame Wellness Center.

This episode was edited by Michael Wiens with original music by Alex Mansour.

]]> 1247 no The United Way helps employees give back https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ Faculty and staff of the University of Notre Dame are critical to the success of the United Way in our community. In fact, 15% of all United Way donations raised in St. Joseph County come from University colleagues by way of the employee campaign, running this year from Monday, October 9 through Friday, December 1. Gwen O’Brien, director of community relations for the University of Notre Dame, and Lauren Symth, vice president of mission advancement for the United Way of St. Joseph County, talk to Jenna Liberto about why giving is so important, who your donations benefit, and how both the United Way and the University are making it easy to make an impact. Visit unitedway.nd.edu to learn more. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 The United Way helps employees give back full 6 NDWorks Faculty and staff of the University of Notre Dame are critical to the success of the United Way in our community. In fact, 15% of all United Way donations raised in St. Joseph County come from University colleagues by way of the employee campaign, ru... Faculty and staff of the University of Notre Dame are critical to the success of the United Way in our community. In fact, 15% of all United Way donations raised in St. Joseph County come from University colleagues by way of the employee campaign, running this year from Monday, October 9 through Friday, December 1. Gwen O’Brien, director of community relations for the University of Notre Dame, and Lauren Symth, vice president of mission advancement for the United Way of St. Joseph County, talk to Jenna Liberto about why giving is so important, who your donations benefit, and how both the United Way and the University are making it easy to make an impact. Visit unitedway.nd.edu to learn more. Faculty and staff of the University of Notre Dame are critical to the success of the United Way in our community. In fact, 15% of all United Way donations raised in St. Joseph County come from University colleagues by way of the employee campaign, running this year from Monday, October 9 through Friday, December 1.

Gwen O’Brien, director of community relations for the University of Notre Dame, and Lauren Symth, vice president of mission advancement for the United Way of St. Joseph County, talk to Jenna Liberto about why giving is so important, who your donations benefit, and how both the United Way and the University are making it easy to make an impact.

Visit unitedway.nd.edu to learn more.

]]> 1068 no Tennessee State at Notre Dame https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ Notre Dame hosts Tennessee State in our domestic football home opener Saturday, Sept. 2. This will be the first time the two schools meet on the football field and the first time Notre Dame’s football program will compete against a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).  JP Abercrumbie serves as executive associate athletics director for culture and engagement. She is responsible for stewardship of a culture of inclusive excellence in Notre Dame Athletics, including leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. She talks with Internal Communications Director Jenna Liberto about the rich traditions and similar origin stories represented at both universities as well as the opportunities presented by this matchup beyond the football game.   Visit Experience ND to explore the ways you can take part in the events leading up to and during TSU-ND weekend, which include the opportunity to hear from Tennessee State University President Glenda Baskin Glover. She joins Angela Logan, the St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program at the Mendoza College of Business, for a discussion about a new framework of business leadership. This event is the first in the ThinkND: Powerful Conversations series in which Logan and Black women leaders will discuss the importance of race, gender and faith to the work of leadership.  Join colleagues and campus visitors for a moderated tour of the spotlight exhibit, “Football and Community at Historically Black Colleges and Universities” in the Rare Books & Special Collections department of the Hesburgh Libraries. Curator Greg Bond, sports archivist and sports subject specialist for Hesburgh Libraries, will introduce the exhibit and answer any questions. The exhibit tour will be accompanied by an open house featuring additional items and objects on display from the Joyce Sports Research Collection related to the history of HBCU football and the history of African American athletes. Notre Dame kicks off against Tennessee State University at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. Single-game tickets are available at FightingIrish.com. Curious about the game logo? There’s a lot of meaning behind what you see. Watch the video to learn more about what it means and how it brings two outstanding universities together.   Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Tennessee State at Notre Dame full 5 NDWorks Notre Dame hosts Tennessee State in our domestic football home opener Saturday, Sept. 2. This will be the first time the two schools meet on the football field and the first time Notre Dame’s football program will compete against a Historically Black... Notre Dame hosts Tennessee State in our domestic football home opener Saturday, Sept. 2. This will be the first time the two schools meet on the football field and the first time Notre Dame’s football program will compete against a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).  JP Abercrumbie serves as executive associate athletics director for culture and engagement. She is responsible for stewardship of a culture of inclusive excellence in Notre Dame Athletics, including leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. She talks with Internal Communications Director Jenna Liberto about the rich traditions and similar origin stories represented at both universities as well as the opportunities presented by this matchup beyond the football game.   Visit Experience ND to explore the ways you can take part in the events leading up to and during TSU-ND weekend, which include the opportunity to hear from Tennessee State University President Glenda Baskin Glover. She joins Angela Logan, the St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program at the Mendoza College of Business, for a discussion about a new framework of business leadership. This event is the first in the ThinkND: Powerful Conversations series in which Logan and Black women leaders will discuss the importance of race, gender and faith to the work of leadership.  Join colleagues and campus visitors for a moderated tour of the spotlight exhibit, “Football and Community at Historically Black Colleges and Universities” in the Rare Books & Special Collections department of the Hesburgh Libraries. Curator Greg Bond, sports archivist and sports subject specialist for Hesburgh Libraries, will introduce the exhibit and answer any questions. The exhibit tour will be accompanied by an open house featuring additional items and objects on display from the Joyce Sports Research Collection related to the history of HBCU football and the history of African American athletes. Notre Dame kicks off against Tennessee State University at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. Single-game tickets are available at FightingIrish.com. Curious about the game logo? There’s a lot of meaning behind what you see. Watch the video to learn more about what it means and how it brings two outstanding universities together.   Notre Dame hosts Tennessee State in our domestic football home opener Saturday, Sept. 2. This will be the first time the two schools meet on the football field and the first time Notre Dame’s football program will compete against a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). 

JP Abercrumbie serves as executive associate athletics director for culture and engagement. She is responsible for stewardship of a culture of inclusive excellence in Notre Dame Athletics, including leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. She talks with Internal Communications Director Jenna Liberto about the rich traditions and similar origin stories represented at both universities as well as the opportunities presented by this matchup beyond the football game.  

Visit Experience ND to explore the ways you can take part in the events leading up to and during TSU-ND weekend, which include the opportunity to hear from Tennessee State University President Glenda Baskin Glover. She joins Angela Logan, the St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program at the Mendoza College of Business, for a discussion about a new framework of business leadership. This event is the first in the ThinkND: Powerful Conversations series in which Logan and Black women leaders will discuss the importance of race, gender and faith to the work of leadership. 

Join colleagues and campus visitors for a moderated tour of the spotlight exhibit, “Football and Community at Historically Black Colleges and Universities” in the Rare Books & Special Collections department of the Hesburgh Libraries. Curator Greg Bond, sports archivist and sports subject specialist for Hesburgh Libraries, will introduce the exhibit and answer any questions. The exhibit tour will be accompanied by an open house featuring additional items and objects on display from the Joyce Sports Research Collection related to the history of HBCU football and the history of African American athletes.

Notre Dame kicks off against Tennessee State University at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. Single-game tickets are available at FightingIrish.com.

Curious about the game logo? There’s a lot of meaning behind what you see. Watch the video to learn more about what it means and how it brings two outstanding universities together.

 

]]> 929 no Sounds of Commencement 2023 https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ The 2023 academic year culminates in one of the most distinctive events at the University of Notre Dame - Commencement in Notre Dame Stadium. Before the conferring of thousands of degrees, the inspired and meticulous work of thousands of University employees orchestrates an unmatched experience for the graduates and their families. In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes to explore the sounds of the 178th Commencement Exercises: from the preparations to the ceremony to the celebration after.  This podcast is produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications. This episode was produced by Andy Fuller and Jenna Liberto. Music by Alex Mansour. To learn more about the 2023 Commencement, visit https://www.nd.edu/stories/commencement-2023/. Fri, 26 May 2023 09:30:00 -0000 Sounds of Commencement 2023 full 4 NDWorks The 2023 academic year culminates in one of the most distinctive events at the University of Notre Dame - Commencement in Notre Dame Stadium. Before the conferring of thousands of degrees, the inspired and meticulous work of thousands of University e... The 2023 academic year culminates in one of the most distinctive events at the University of Notre Dame - Commencement in Notre Dame Stadium. Before the conferring of thousands of degrees, the inspired and meticulous work of thousands of University employees orchestrates an unmatched experience for the graduates and their families. In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes to explore the sounds of the 178th Commencement Exercises: from the preparations to the ceremony to the celebration after.  This podcast is produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications. This episode was produced by Andy Fuller and Jenna Liberto. Music by Alex Mansour. To learn more about the 2023 Commencement, visit https://www.nd.edu/stories/commencement-2023/. The 2023 academic year culminates in one of the most distinctive events at the University of Notre Dame - Commencement in Notre Dame Stadium. Before the conferring of thousands of degrees, the inspired and meticulous work of thousands of University employees orchestrates an unmatched experience for the graduates and their families.

In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes to explore the sounds of the 178th Commencement Exercises: from the preparations to the ceremony to the celebration after. 

This podcast is produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications. This episode was produced by Andy Fuller and Jenna Liberto. Music by Alex Mansour.

To learn more about the 2023 Commencement, visit https://www.nd.edu/stories/commencement-2023/.

]]> 1008 no New Self Service Center from HR https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ The Office of Human Resources has launched a new Self Service Center for Notre Dame employees. The Self Service Center includes: a searchable version of the University’s organization chart;  a 24/7 Virtual Agent to assist you with questions or issues quickly and easily; and  an interactive case management system to track progress for solutions to issues.   Executive Director of People Strategic Operations Kathryn Valenti and People Services Associate Kelly Stultz explain how the new platform works and why it means immediate answers right at your fingertips. Mon, 01 May 2023 17:25:00 -0000 New Self Service Center from HR full 3 NDWorks The Office of Human Resources has launched a new Self Service Center for Notre Dame employees.The Self Service Center includes:a searchable version of the University’s organization chart; a 24/7 Virtual Agent to assist you with questions or issues... The Office of Human Resources has launched a new Self Service Center for Notre Dame employees. The Self Service Center includes: a searchable version of the University’s organization chart;  a 24/7 Virtual Agent to assist you with questions or issues quickly and easily; and  an interactive case management system to track progress for solutions to issues.   Executive Director of People Strategic Operations Kathryn Valenti and People Services Associate Kelly Stultz explain how the new platform works and why it means immediate answers right at your fingertips. The Office of Human Resources has launched a new Self Service Center for Notre Dame employees.

The Self Service Center includes:

  • a searchable version of the University’s organization chart; 
  • a 24/7 Virtual Agent to assist you with questions or issues quickly and easily; and 
  • an interactive case management system to track progress for solutions to issues.  

Executive Director of People Strategic Operations Kathryn Valenti and People Services Associate Kelly Stultz explain how the new platform works and why it means immediate answers right at your fingertips.

]]> 876 no Notre Dame’s Transformational Leaders Program https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ The University of Notre Dame's Transformational Leaders Program invites first-generation, under-resourced or differently prepared students to join, making a commitment to help each scholar reach their full academic and personal potential, while staying healthy, grounded and connected. The program, which started in 2021 with about 250 students, has grown to almost 400 and is on track to double that number in the coming years.   Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:42:00 -0000 Notre Dame’s Transformational Leaders Program full 1 2 NDWorks The University of Notre Dame's Transformational Leaders Program invites first-generation, under-resourced or differently prepared students to join, making a commitment to help each scholar reach their full academic and personal potential, while stayi... The University of Notre Dame's Transformational Leaders Program invites first-generation, under-resourced or differently prepared students to join, making a commitment to help each scholar reach their full academic and personal potential, while staying healthy, grounded and connected. The program, which started in 2021 with about 250 students, has grown to almost 400 and is on track to double that number in the coming years.   The University of Notre Dame's Transformational Leaders Program invites first-generation, under-resourced or differently prepared students to join, making a commitment to help each scholar reach their full academic and personal potential, while staying healthy, grounded and connected. The program, which started in 2021 with about 250 students, has grown to almost 400 and is on track to double that number in the coming years.  

]]> 662 no New year, new initiatives from the Office of Human Resources https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/ndworks-podcast/ We talk to Vice President for Human Resources Heather Christophersen about well-being tools (and rewards) now at your fingertips, plus a new way to look at your individual total compensation and benefits as an employee of the University of Notre Dame. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:09:00 -0000 New year, new initiatives from the Office of Human Resources full 1 1 NDWorks We talk to Vice President for Human Resources Heather Christophersen about well-being tools (and rewards) now at your fingertips, plus a new way to look at your individual total compensation and benefits as an employee of the University of Notre Dame... We talk to Vice President for Human Resources Heather Christophersen about well-being tools (and rewards) now at your fingertips, plus a new way to look at your individual total compensation and benefits as an employee of the University of Notre Dame. We talk to Vice President for Human Resources Heather Christophersen about well-being tools (and rewards) now at your fingertips, plus a new way to look at your individual total compensation and benefits as an employee of the University of Notre Dame.

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