Leeann Francisco

The Nd Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies aims to achieve global recognition for its distinctive approach to Asian studies, integrating humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences through the concept of integral human development. Key priorities include expanding its research and teaching beyond East Asia to encompass South, Southeast, and Central Asia, fostering comparative studies across the continent. The institute seeks to highlight Asia's crucial role in global affairs, aligning with Notre Dame's vision as a globally focused international university.

The event featured the presentation of the Laura Shannon Prize, which honors outstanding scholarship in European studies. The ceremony included an overview of institutional opportunities, such as upcoming seminars and new schemes for course development. Additionally, the event highlighted the research contributions of the award recipient concerning the dynamics of violence, identity, and memory in Balkan communities.

The strategic plan for The Nanovic Institute for European Studies aims to deepen engagement with Europe and European studies. Its main priorities include fostering academic excellence and an interdisciplinary understanding of Europe, with a strong emphasis on student mentorship and research. A key focus is on "decentering the center" by exploring the geographical and non-geographical "peripheries of Europe," addressing "big questions" such as colonialism, racism, inequality, and climate change, and promoting human dignity and diversity. The plan also seeks to strengthen international partnerships and support scholars from underrepresented regions.

The meeting featured a presentation on the 'Old Irish Treatise on the Psalter' in early medieval Ireland. Key topics included the role of the Psalter in monastic education, the practice of annotating Latin texts with vernacular Irish, the historical context of Psalm commentaries, and the distinction between Alexandrian and Antiochene schools of interpretation. The discussion highlighted the intersection of philology, manuscript studies, and early Christian liturgy.

This document outlines the strategic direction and vision for the Center for Adult Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Notre Dame. The primary goal is to establish Notre Dame as a national and international leader in adult stem cell research, concurrently leading discussions on the ethical and societal implications of the field, while upholding the dignity of human life. The center's bold vision is defined by three primary goals: becoming a preeminent international center for the basic biology and medical application of adult and IPS cells, serving as a hub for moral, ethical, legal, and philosophical discussions on stem cells, and developing an internationally recognized training center for IPS and adult stem cell study and application. The ultimate aim is to produce stem cell research breakthroughs that significantly improve human lives.