The Bulletin - September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024
NDMU, Goucher College Partner to Address Nursing Shortage with Collaborative Degree Program
NDMU and Goucher College are partnering to address the ongoing nursing shortage in the state and nationwide by making it easier for students at Goucher to enroll in NDMU’s fast-track Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The new partnership between the two universities enables Goucher students to enroll in Notre Dame’s accelerated, second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program once they graduate with any Bachelor’s degree from Goucher, and after completing required prerequisite courses.
If they meet admission requirements, eligible Goucher students will be accepted into Notre Dame’s nationally-accredited ABSN program, which can be completed in as few as 15 months. NDMU President Marylou Yam and Goucher College President Kent Devereaux participated in a ceremonial signing of the joint agreement on Friday, September 13 in the School of Nursing's Center for Caring with Technology.
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NDMU President Marylou Yam Selected to The Daily Record’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs List
The Daily Record has named NDMU’s president, Dr. Marylou Yam, one of Maryland’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs. The publication’s Most Admired CEOs list honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them.
Dr. Yam was appointed as Notre Dame’s 14th president in 2014. During her tenure, the University has achieved historic fundraising goals, set several records for new student enrollment, and seen unprecedented growth in academic programs.
NDMU Awarded State Grant to Plant Over 175 New Trees on Campus
NDMU was recently awarded a $76,796 state grant to support the planting of 183 new trees on the University’s campus in northern Baltimore.
The funding was provided through The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Urban Trees Grant Program. Students, faculty, and staff will plant the new trees during Community Day 2024 on Thursday, October 17.
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Gator Thrift and Caroline's Cupboard Reopen for Fall Semester
NDMU’s Community Engagement and Service Learning and Mission & Ministry offices hosted a grand reopening celebration for Gator Thrift and Caroline's Cupboard on Tuesday, Sept. 24! Both Gator Thrift (NDMU's free thrift store) and Caroline's Cupboard (our on-campus food pantry) are open to all members of the NDMU community.
Caroline’s Cupboard is always unlocked - it is accessible when the doors to Feeley International Center are open, and it is located on the ground floor of Meletia in FIC 015. Gator Thrift's hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it is located on the ground floor of Caroline Hall across from the Gift Shop.
School of Education Hosts Fall Retreat at Masonville Cove
The School of Education's fall retreat at Masonville Cove Education Center on September 9 was a day filled with hands-on learning and collaboration. Participants explored the natural environment by investigating owl pellets to study local wildlife, conducting water quality tests to assess the health of the ecosystem, and engaging in strategic planning sessions to strengthen educational initiatives.
The retreat offered a perfect blend of environmental science, team building, and forward-thinking discussions to inspire and inform future teaching practices. Located in South Baltimore, Masonville Cove is the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, home to a green building nature center and beautiful waterfront public trails.
School of Pharmacy Hosts P-1 Success Week
Our School of Pharmacy wrapped up its P-1 Success Week last Friday! First year pharmacy students took part in a week-long workshop, taking a break from classes to review evidence-based learning strategies aimed to enhance their ability to excel academically.
Library Updates
Information on upcoming events hosted at the Loyola Notre Dame Library is available below!
LNDL Fall 2024 Pop-Up Classes: Reading Is…
Explore the Loyola Notre Dame Library's reading-themed pop-up classes this semester! The first pop-up classes include Reading Is Accessibility: Creating Accessible Documents, a series of online classes continuing on September 25 and October 1. Register today!
Read & Roam: Banned Children's Books Reading & Conversation with Enoch Pratt Free Library
Monday, September 30, 4 - 5 pm, Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
Join Carrie Harnick, Children's Librarian, Enoch Pratt Free Library, for a reading and conversation about banned children's books. Harnick will read and lead discussion on the first chapters of The Adventures of Captain Underpants, a book series that is often challenged or banned, and Frindle, a book with no record of a challenge.
Conference and Auxiliary Services
Updated Dining Information
Save the Dates
Sexual Health Tabling with Counseling and Health Services
Thursday, September 26 | 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Doyle Lobby
Join Counseling and Health Services as we provide information about sexual health. We will have goodies to pass out as well as information and resources!
Religious Studies Speaker Series
Thursday, September 26 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Knott Lecture Hall
Join the Religious Studies and Communication Arts Departments for an interdisciplinary conversation with Dr. Katherine Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is an associate professor at Molloy University in New York, where she teaches a variety of courses in religious studies and ethics. Her research focuses on the relationship between theology and culture, specifically digital culture and technology. She is the author of numerous chapters on the subject, as well as Virtual Communion: Theology of the Internet and the Catholic Sacramental Imagination (Lexington, 2020).
Alumni Weekend 2024
Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29
Learn more about the planned activities at Alumni Weekend 2024!
White Coat Ceremony
Saturday, September 28 | 10 a.m. | LeClerc Theatre
New, first-year, School of Pharmacy students will receive their white lab coats. This is a special occasion marking the beginning of their journey to becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Voter Registration Events
Tuesday, October 1 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Doyle Lobby
Wednesday, October 2 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | UAB Lobby
Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Knott Lobby
Monday, October 7 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Doyle Lobby
Tuesday, October 8 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Caroline Hall Basement (outside Mail Room)
Come out and register to vote for the 2024 election! Contact Yetta Nowak, Director of Community Engagement and Service Learning, with any questions at ynowak@ndm.edu.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, October 4 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Doyle Formal
All donors will receive an American Red Cross shirt, plus a $10 Amazon e-Gift Card with the chance to win a $5,000 Visa prepaid gift card.
Gator Fest 2024
Friday, October 4 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Doyle Lawn
Gator Fest is an annual event hosted by the Student Engagement Office. All of NDMU's student body is invited to socialize with campus partners and representatives from student-led organizations in this showcasing event. Enjoy a live DJ, a photo booth, lawn games, a festival food truck, tote bag decorating, and pumpkin carving!
Academic Calendar
View the latest version of the Academic Calendar for 2024-25.
NDMU Events
Check out the NDMU Events calendar below for all upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
- Nov 221:00 pm - 4:00 pmGator Alley
- Nov 225:00 pmLeClerc Theatre
- Nov 226:00 pm - 8:00 pmKnott 106
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