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 Su...
Nov 06, 2024•10 min
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 ...
Oct 22, 2024•11 min
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 benefi...
Oct 14, 2024•21 min
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 Al...
Aug 27, 2024•7 min
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 Wie...
May 10, 2024•12 min
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 ...
Nov 28, 2023•10 min•Ep. 8
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 Wie...
Nov 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 7
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 t...
Sep 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 6
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, ...
Aug 22, 2023•15 min•Ep. 5
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 celebra...
May 26, 2023•17 min•Ep. 4
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 a...
May 01, 2023•15 min•Ep. 3
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.
Mar 14, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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.
Feb 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
