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Episode Topic: A Conversation with heidi andrea restrepo rhodes Listen in to a vibrant oral history interview with poet heidi andrea restrepo rhodes, conducted by Notre Dame Ph.D. student Karla Yaritza Maravilla Zaragoza, that serves as the foundation for a rigorous exploration of how language’s restorative pulse can document, resist, and ultimately heal. Featured Speakers:  heidi andrea restrepo rhodes, poetRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/314780 This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Letras Latinas. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Rock, Resistance, and Resilience Can you hear the rhythm of resistance in a quiet university hall? Listen as Ukraine’s legendary rock icon, Slava Vakarchuk, shares his soul through stories and song. Witness the raw intersection of art and war while he recounts front-line performances. Feel the visceral pulse of a nation fighting for its existence today. Featured Speakers:  Slava Vakarchuk, Okean ElzyRory Finnin, University of CambridgeRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/7fcda9. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope.  Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: I Have Called You Friends Ever felt your imagination crave a deeper sense of wonder? Step directly into a rich world where mythic landscapes awaken your soul and ancient faith reshapes everyday life. By reconnecting truth with beauty, this immersive experience rekindles your spirit, lifting you out of modern isolation into a radiant, sacramental vision. Featured Speakers: Ben Reinhard '08 M.M.S., '14 Ph.D., Franciscan University of SteubenvilleJon Balsbaugh, Hillsdale CollegeSiobhan Maloney Latar, Trinity School at Meadow ViewRichard Kim, Loyola University ChicagoRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/00ff9e. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Journeys The Institute for Latino Studies along with the Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame, and the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development present a panel discussion on the "Journeys of Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame." Join us for an engaging discussion representing achievment in a range of disciplines and experiences. Featured Speakers: Gregor Arimany ‘04, Nord Anglia EducationManuel Davila ‘06, Cushman & WakefieldApril Garcia '05, ‘07 M.Ed., ‘13 MA, University of Notre DameDr. Carlos Gomez-Meade ‘01, Cornerstone Dermatology and Skin SurgeryNicholas Maalouf ‘04, Inversiones AliadasCrystal Martinez, ’03, ’05 M.Ed., University of Notre DameRuben de Jesús Medina ‘05, ‘19 MS, Pahtiā Technologies Inc.Lukas Mendoza ‘08, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/4c9f50. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Caminos: Stories of Hispanic Alumni. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Mattering Listen in for a conversation with journalist and author Jennifer Wallace as she shares her career journey, her roots in education, and the powerful message behind her book, Mattering—a roadmap to living a life of deep connection and purpose. Featured Speakers: Jennifer Wallace, journalist and authorRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/ccf259. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Urban Planning in Nazi Germany How does the built environment reflect the soul of a regime? Listen in as Dr. Harald Bodenschatz discusses his 2025 award–winning book, Urban Planning in Nazi Germany. From ideologically transformed landscapes to the myth of the unbuilt monument, explore the chilling reality of design weaponized for total war. Featured Speakers: Dr. Harald Bodenschatz, author Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/6cbfe4. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Cognition Can we perceive the spiritual realm with our physical minds? Listen in to a dialogue examining how the human intellect navigates its material limitations to grasp immaterial truths. Understanding these cognitive structures is a strategic necessity for anyone seeking to reconcile the tangible world of experience with the firm convictions of spiritual life. Grasp the intricate ways St. Thomas Aquinas defines human understanding. Navigate through sensory barriers to envision the certitude of faith. Featured Speakers: Therese Cory, University of Notre DameLuca F. Tuninetti, Pontificia Università UrbanianaRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/93923f. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Aquinas at 800. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: New Frontiers Have you ever felt the weight of potential meeting the warmth of home? You belong in a space where legacy transcends a mere title; it remains a promise of enduring support. This conversation reveals how decades of mentorship shape leaders navigating frontiers, inviting you to inhabit the Balfour-Hesburgh scholars’ transformative evolution. Featured Speakers: Charlie Ortega Guifarro '20, DePaul UniversityArmani Carreon ‘25, Freese and Nichols, Inc.Nicholas Crookston ‘23, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law SchoolShahad Al Wuhali ‘26, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye InstituteBilly Micard '24, Berkshire Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/68a2c5. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Dialogues Across the Decades: Conversations with Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program Alumni. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Migration In this episode, sociologist and demographer Professor Amy Hsin guides us to a critical junction in the fight against poverty: the profound intersection of immigration policy and systemic inequality. Featured Speakers: Amy Hsin, University of Notre DameAnnika Singh '27, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/75d0fe. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Poverty Research from Every Angle.  Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: From Line Items to Impact Discover how local government leaders move beyond ad hoc evaluations to embed research, data, and evidence into everyday budget decisions. Listen in to gain practical insights on building internal capacity, fostering cross-departmental partnerships, and creating the political will needed to make evidence-informed budgeting a lasting reality. Featured Speakers: Ricardo Basurto Davila, County of San DiegoRyan Flynn, The Lab @ DCJen Tolentino, Results for AmericaSam Quinney, Tobin Center for Economic PolicyRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/22a2e7. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: A History and Politics of Hope In an era scarred by “human wrongs,” how does a nation sustain an indomitable spirit? This session explores Ukraine’s transformation from Soviet subjects to sovereign historical actors. By redefining hope as a defiant, collective pursuit of justice rather than passive wishful thinking, our panel offers a profound roadmap for democratic resilience and global solidarity. Featured Speakers: George Liber, University of Alabama BirminghamFather Yuriy Shchurko, Ukrainian Catholic UniversityA. James McAdams, University of Notre DameSophia Wilson, Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEmily Channell-Justice, Harvard UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/57873c. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: A Conversation with Emma Trelles From Miami’s neon car culture to Santa Barbara’s mountain dreams, Poet Laureate Emma Trelles explores the “bones-deep” honesty of her work, Courage and the Clock. Discover her transition from journalist to literary activist, the strategic necessity of paying artists, and her powerful rejection of perfectionism in this essential interview. Featured Speakers: Cloud Cardona, Letras LatinasEmma Trelles, poetRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/f2b708. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Letras Latinas. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Why Does the Nobel Prize in Science Matter? Ever wonder how Nobel-winning science research affects your everyday life? Join faculty from the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University South Bend as they unpack the discoveries behind one of science’s most prestigious award—and why it matters to all of us. Featured Speakers: Masaru (Ken) Kuno, University of Notre DameKirk Mecklenburg, Indiana University South BendPetr Stepanov, University of Notre Dame Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/f090f6. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Our Universe Revealed. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Civic Virtue Rajiv Vinnakota is the President of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, where the mission is to strengthen civic life in America by empowering young people to tackle civic challenges with bold, fresh ideas. Listen in for a conversation about his background, the institute, and civic virtue. Featured Speakers: Rajiv Vinnakota, Institute for Citizens & ScholarsRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/7c2f97. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Tongues of Men and Angels Discover "Tongues of Men and Angels," where Grammy-winning composer J.J. Wright ‘14 MSM, ‘17 DMA and poet Dana Gioia bridge high art and jazz. Witness a performance that had audiences swinging in their seats, redefining the sacred tradition through a daring fusion of Bach, Monk, and pop. Explore the future of the Catholic musical imagination. Featured Speakers: Dana Gioia, PoetJ.J. Wright ‘14 MSM, ‘17 DMA, ComposerRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/750d6c. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.