The Bulletin - September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023
NDMU’s Jump in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings Reaffirms Position as Best Value Leader
Notre Dame of Maryland University continues to rank as one of the region’s best value schools and one of the nation’s top universities overall, as all of its rankings increased in the 2024 U.S. News Best Colleges list.
NDMU jumped nine places to #39 in the northern region for the Best Value Schools ranking and tied at #54 for top schools in the region, an increase of 14 spots. Notre Dame had one of its greatest increases with a 45-spot jump into a tie at #18, making it #1 among Maryland schools, on the Top Performers in Social Mobility list.
NDMU Launches New Women, Gender, and Leadership Certificate
NDMU has launched a new Upper-Division Certificate in Women, Gender, and Leadership, which is available to all undergraduate students effective immediately for the Fall 2023 semester.
The 12-credit certificate will provide students who aim to become leaders after graduation with an understanding of how gender differences may affect leadership approaches, styles, and strategies.
Pharmacy Student Selected for Prestigious National Scholarship
An NDMU pharmacy student was one of just five applicants from across the country selected to receive the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students.
Funmi Olateru-Olagbegi D’26 earned the prestigious national award following an extensive review process. Awardees were required to demonstrate leadership, academic success, and a commitment to advancing the profession of pharmacy and patient care during the application process.
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NDMU Names New Vice President of Institutional Advancement and University Communications
NDMU named a seasoned fundraising leader as its next vice president of institutional advancement and university communications, effective September 1, 2023.
Dr. Carroll Galvin D’23, who has been a member of the NDMU community since February 2016, served as senior director of grants and advancement operations prior to becoming the interim vice president of institutional advancement and university communications in June. He will oversee several departments on campus, including Advancement, Alumnae and Alumni Engagement, Corporate, Foundation & Government Grants, University Communications, and the Women’s Leadership Institute of Baltimore.
NDMU Hosts Author Talk: LGBTQ Catholics- Redeeming A Complicated Tradition
Dr. Jason Steidl Jack, an author and assistant professor based in New York City, visited campus last week for a presentation on his LGBTQ+ work in the Catholic Church. Steidl Jack met in small groups with faculty members and students, and presented “LGBTQ Catholics: Redeeming a Complicated Tradition,” at Knott Lecture Hall in the evening, discussing how it is possible for the Church and Church-adjacent institutions to change if they begin to listen to and learn from the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics at the grassroots.
Student/Faculty/Staff Updates
Physician Assistant Studies
A big welcome to our first cohort of physician assistant students, who have arrived on campus for orientation! This group of 27 future PA’s will begin their coursework in October, as Notre Dame becomes the first private college in Maryland to offer a physician’s assistant master’s degree.
Morrissy Honors Program
Congratulations to current juniors Anna Choudhary and Eliza Davis, who presented research during last Friday’s 2023 Bmore Historic Unconference at the Baltimore Museum of Industry!
Choudhary and Davis, who are both members of NDMU’s Morrissy Honors Program, discussed their work this year researching the Baltimore Women’s Industrial Exchange through an internship with the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center. The research project is led by another Notre Dame alum, Dr. Amy Rosenkrans ’93, D’17.
School of Education
Rashaad Johnson, a graduate student in the School of Education, presented "Becoming a Hero: The Use of RPGs as a Social Builder" at the annual AnimeUSA convention in Arlington, Virginia, last weekend.
The presentation, which challenged audience members to think of play more meaningfully, asserted that roleplaying games (RPGs) can and have been used effectively in educational and therapeutic practice. It explored how teachers and therapists can best unlock the values of games in their audience, the pros and cons of utilizing games as tools in their trades, and ways traditional educators and therapists can communicate with their gamer audience.
Library Updates
The library will hold three copyright workshops in October - one in person and two online via Zoom. Additional information about each workshop is available below.
How to Find and Legally Use Images
Wednesday, October 4, 4 pm - 5 pm, Online via Zoom
Ever wonder if it's okay to use an image in your course materials, publication, or conference presentation? This workshop will help you identify when it's okay to use images without permission. It will also provide tips for locating images that can be freely used under Creative Commons licenses or the public domain.
Copyright for Creators: Music and Sampling
Tuesday, October 10, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
Do you create music or use existing music in your audio or visual projects? Then this workshop is for you! Learn about how to protect your own musical creations with copyright and how you can incorporate samples and other music into your works.
Addressing the Textbook Affordability Problem Part 1: An Introduction to Open Educational Resources
Monday, October 16, 4 pm - 5 pm, Online via Zoom
Hoping to reduce textbook costs for your students? This workshop will provide an introduction to open access and open educational resources and provide information on where to locate open educational materials.
Conference and Auxiliary Services
Updated Dining Information
Save the Dates
Let's Catch Up: Tell Me S'More
Friday, September 29 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | NDMU Archway
Make s'mores and listen to stories! Chat about the first month of school and ask returning students any lingering questions.
NDMU Art Hive
Monday, October 2 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Fourier 102
The NDMU Art Hive, facilitated by members of the Art Therapy Department and students, welcomes the NDMU community and everyone else for free and open art making! Join us in Fourier 102 for self-care, skill-sharing and community building! An abundance of art supplies is provided, and the space is wheelchair accessible. No RSVP required- drop in! All ages and abilities are welcome to attend.
SOP Immunization Clinics
Tuesday, October 3 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Doyle Formal
Thursday, October 5 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Doyle Formal
NDMU's School Of Pharmacy, in partnership with Safeway, will host its annual immunization clinics in October. Learn more and sign-up here.
SGA Student Forum
Wednesday, October 4 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Knott Lecture Hall
Meet your Student Representatives for the 2023-24 academic year! Hear what SGA is working on this semester, voice any concerns, and get the latest University updates.
Gator Fest
Friday, October 6 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Doyle Lawn
Gator Fest is an annual event hosted by Student Life. All of NDMU's student body is invited to socialize with community partners and representatives from student-led organizations in this showcasing event. Enjoy a live DJ, a photo booth, lawn games, food trucks, tote bag decorating, pumpkin carving, and a chance to win awesome prizes!
S’mores & Small Chats with NDMU 100 Faculty
Wednesday, October 11 | 7 - 8 p.m. | NDMU Archway
Students are invited to join the NDMU 100 instructors at the Archway! Enjoy a firepit with s’mores while hearing about how some of your faculty grew up and got to their current roles.
Academic Calendar
View the latest version of the Academic Calendar for 2023-24.
NDMU Events
Check out the NDMU Events calendar below for all upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
- Apr 2912:00 pm - 2:00 pmFourier 102
- Apr 294:30 pm - 6:30 pmGormley Gallery
- May 212:00 pm - 3:00 pmDoyle Formal
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