Monthly Archives: June 2011

Boating Club and Crews

Notre Dame students have always found the lakes prime summer recreation spots for swimming, boating, and fishing.  The St. Joseph’s Boating Club organized on April 21, 1867,  “for the physical, as well as the mental education of its members, both … Continue reading

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Campus Statue Project

In the 1940s, during the midst of World War II, Notre Dame embarked on an ambitious campus beautification project, which would fill twenty empty niches on buildings around campus, including many that had stood vacant for decades.  In 1943, classes … Continue reading

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June Brides

In the collections of the University of Notre Dame Archives, references to weddings are scattered throughout.  While these items don’t always have a personal connection with us today, they often provide an interesting insight into society, customs, and traditions. A … Continue reading

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Alumni Reunion

Alumni have always been an important constituency of the Notre Dame family.  They often return home to their Alma Mater independently and as part of organized groups.  The first weekend in June has been designated as Alumni Reunion weekend, where … Continue reading

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