Beijing Global Gateway hosts special event with high school counselors
On December 9, 2021, the Beijing Global Gateway (BGG) hosted high school guidance counselors who are part of the Beijing Academy of College Counseling (BACC) for their second regular meeting of this academic year. The half-day workshop was attended by 26 counselors from 11 high schools, including Affiliated High School...
BGG Sustainability Series: Global Climate Governance and China's Changing Role under Carbon Neutrality
Notre Dame Beijing Global Gateway (BGG), in partnership with the Peking University Center in Chicago and the Notre Dame Beijing Alumni Club, organized a lecture titled “Global Climate Governance and China's Changing Role under Carbon Neutrality” on October 23. This lecture was part of a series on sustainability supported by...
Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 15-21
Notre Dame International, with support from other campus departments and organizations, is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) from November 15-21, 2021. IEW is a national event coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education to celebrate and promote global exchange between the United States and other countries.…...
NDI hosts virtual conference with SISU on China's "Soft" Cooperation with Africa
Notre Dame International and the Notre Dame Beijing Global Gateway, in partnership with the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies at the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in China, hosted a virtual conference on China's "Soft" Cooperation with Africa on October 19. The half-day conference brought together renowned...
NDI participates in Global Day of Action
Notre Dame International (NDI) is encouraging students, staff, faculty, and alumni of its worldwide community to participate in a Global Day of Action. The event will take place on October 6th, and participants are asked to host a gathering such as a service project, a conversation, a nature walk or a reading group...
BGG Sustainability Series: ND Chinese alumni respond to the ND Forum keynote event
On September 10, NBC News’ chief environmental affairs correspondent Anne Thompson hosted a “fireside chat” with U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, in a keynote titled “Call to Action: Crossing the Political Divide to Address Climate Challenges.” Read more…
NDI strengthens travel risk management program with International SOS partnership
Notre Dame International has partnered with International SOS (ISOS), the world’s leading international medical and security assistance company, to help inform, advise, and assist University travelers before and during University-related trips abroad.…
Beijing Global Gateway hosts graduation ceremony for five students unable to return to campus
The University of Notre Dame’s Beijing Global Gateway (BGG) hosted a special graduation ceremony to honor five students who were unable to attend Notre Dame’s commencement ceremony in May due to the global pandemic. The event was hosted on Sunday, July 18 at the BGG and was also available as...
NDI responds to latest announcement from the Department of Homeland Security regarding international students
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a proposed rule that would make it harder for international students to maintain enrollment in U.S. universities. A formal notice withdrawing the proposed rule was published Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in the Federal Register.…
Notre Dame signs new agreement with the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
The University of Notre Dame has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS), a publicly-funded Chinese university with a focus on research in humanities and social sciences. The new agreement furthers the collaboration between the two universities and creates more...
Notre Dame to resume study abroad for fall 2021
The University of Notre Dame is moving forward with plans to send students abroad for the fall 2021 semester. An email…
Beijing Global Gateway and partners launch Western Medieval Philosophy Lecture Series
The Beijing Global Gateway, in partnership with the Jacques Maritain Center at Notre Dame and the Thomistic Institute at the Angelicum in Rome, hosted an event on April 17, 2021, as part of the Western Medieval Philosophy Lecture series. The first lecture, titled “Rational Individuals: An Introduction to Aquinas’s Philosophical...
Statement: Father Jenkins on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“As we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the peoples and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands to our world, and particularly to the United States."
Roundtable on ethical blind spots hosted at the Beijing Global Gateway
Leaders from the University of Notre Dame, as well as HR leaders from Chinese corporations, participated in a roundtable event focused on ethical and unethical behaviors in the workplace on March 12 at the Beijing Global Gateway. The event, which was hosted in person and virtually, was organized with the...
Statement by Michael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization
"The University’s mission statement is clear: we have an obligation to 'create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit.' Guided by this conviction, Notre Dame International stands in solidarity with Asian and Asian American communities everywhere."
Originally published by Colleen Wilcox…
Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President, University of Notre Dame
"Please join me and the Notre Dame community this evening in praying for the victims of the senseless murders in Atlanta. Please also remember in your prayers their families and friends who must live with these painful losses."
Notre Dame among top Fulbright producers for 7th straight year
With 29 finalists, the University ranked 7th this year in a tie with New York University, according to the U.S. State Department, which administers the Fulbright Program via the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Staff member paints piece for Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year, known in China and East Asia as the Spring Festival, starts this Friday, Feb. 12. The celebration lasts two weeks, culminating with what's known as the Lantern Festival. Vivian Zhou…
Statement by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on presidential orders and actions
"We’re thankful that President Biden has taken immediate action through an executive order to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and for his support for legislation to provide permanent status and a path to citizenship for Dreamers."
New initiative supports international students unable to return to campus
Notre Dame International has launched a new initiative to better support international students unable to return to campus for the current academic semester and beyond. The initiative, called Engage ND, helps connect students to campus resources and the Notre Dame global network, enhancing their experience and relationship with the University.…...