NDNU Photo Gallery

Welcome to the NDNU Photo Gallery where, from time to time, we post images of life on campus and activities of the NDNU community.

Student Showcase 2012

Student directors present This Property Is Condemned, Larry Gets The Call and Supressed Desires. Photos

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A Christmas Carol: The Gift 2011

This Christmas tradition continues for its 26th year, spreading the Christmas spirit of kindness and charity. Performances are offered for free as a gift to the community. Photos

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Hansel and Gretel/Into the Woods

The Department of Music and Vocal Arts performed these two fairy tale masterpieces in repertory. Whether it's the more classic tale of Hansel and Gretel or a contemporary look in Into the Woods, these fairy tales delight all audiences! Photos

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Thanksgiving in the Park 2011

NDNU students faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered in Golden Gate Park to share a meal with one another and with the local homeless (and their pets). Photos

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Halloween in the Tenderloin 2011

For 15 years, little ghosties and ghoulies have come to Tenderloin Children's Playground for some safe Halloween fun! Photos

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Breast Cancer Awareness Three-Legged Walk

What do you do if you want to raise awareness about breast cancer? Hold a three-legged walk, naturally! Students, staff and faculty joined together on October 25 deck out in their best pink and completed the most bizarre race NDNU has ever seen! Photos

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Belmont Candidates' Forum

Candidates for City Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer for the City of Belmont presented their positions and answered questions at a Candidates' Forum in Ralston Hall Mansion. Photos

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Distinguished Speakers Series: Fedele Bauccio

Fedele Bauccio, CEO of Bon Appetit Management Company, spoke about the company's sustainable business model. Photos

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Second Annual "Driving for Athletics" Golf Tournament

Golfers came out for a second year to raise money for NDNU Athletics simply by playing the game they love! Photos

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The Three Sisters

October 14-23, 2011. Anton Chekhov's play examines the decay of the privileged class in Russia through the lives of three sisters — Olga, Maria and Irina — who grew up in urban Moscow but have been living in a small provincial town for 11 years. The girls continually dream of returning to Moscow, a symbol of their happiness. Photos

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Oktoberfest

Every year we celebrate world cultures with "Oktoberfest" by enjoying different foods and entertainment in the quad. The following photos are just a snapshot of the entire week. Photos

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Picturing Paradise

Showing in the Wiegand Gallery September 22-October 20, 2011. Picturing Paradise features embroidered and appliqued fabric pictures created by the women of Compacto Humano and Manos Anchashinas, two art cooperatives located in Lima, Peru. Photos

Student Activities Fair 2011

Every year our representatives from student activities congregate on the lawn to show students the opportunities we have in store for them! Photos

Convocation 2011

NDNU students, faculty, staff and friends took part in the annual tradition of Convocation, starting off the year with inspirational words from Dr. Stephen Cole and a celebration! Photos

Orientation Engagement Experience

Every year our freshmen students learn what it means to be an Argo - participating in community engagement - through the Orientation Engagement Experience. The following gallery contains photos from three of the service sites. Photos

Commencement 2011

Graduates, friends, family, faculty and staff gathered at Koret Field on May 7 to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2011. Speakers Rachel Brunson and Amy Stratton talked about their experiences with the community at NDNU and how NDNU changed their lives, and keynote speaker Sister Roseanne Murphy, SNDdeN shared 50 years of her life at NDNU. The following photos are a selection from the preparation and the ceremony. Photos

Commencement Video

Awards Ceremonies 2011

The School of Business and Management, the School of Education and Leadership and the College of Arts and Sciences bestowed awards upon their best and brightest students. Medallions were presented to cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude students, and graduates received awards for academic achievement and service. Photos

Graduates Luncheon 2011

The Alumni Association invited graduates from the Class of 2011 to a luncheon with President Judith Greig and philanthropist Lorry I. Lokey, founder of Business Wire. Lokey spoke about the creation of Business Wire, the joys of philanthropy, and imparted his wisdom about making it in the world. Photos

Jerry Hill Toast and Roast

The School of Business and Management toasted (and roasted!) Assemblymember Jerry Hill at its Roast in Ralston Hall Mansion. Hill's friends, including California State Assembly Speaker John Pérez, attorney Joseph Cotchett, and his daughter Taryn Hill Warren, all took cracks at him for the university's benefit. Photos

Spring Dance 2011

Unraveling the Spectrum, The Department of Theatre and Dance's Spring 2011 dance production is an upbeat, exciting, fun show that features the considerable talents of a host of new performers. It's a colorful and invigorating display of the many styles of dance seen today, from the worlds of jazz, lyrical/contemporary, and hip-hop.  Many of the numbers choreographed by NDNU students.  Photos

Out of the Box Festival

The Department of Music and Vocal Arts put on a performing arts festival that encouraged students to think "out of the box." Performances included original student projects as well as workshops and a benefit concert for the Music Theatre Conservatory. Photos

Noises Off

The Department of Theatre and Dance put on this farce by Michael Frayn that demonstrates that often, in Frayn's words, the play is "funnier from behind than in front." Photos

Argo Day

140 admitted students and their families joined us for Argo Day to take a look at the campus and our programs. Photos

Opera Night

Students and faculty from the Department of Music and Vocal Arts presented an evening of opera scenes to raise money for earthquake/tsunami relief. Photos

Call To Action Day

NDNU students, staff and faculty joined together in a day of community engagement, serving at many local organizations and participating in workshops. Photos

Call To Action Day (Dorothy Stang Center Events)

The Dorothy Stang Center hosted multimedia artist Miranda Loud, who spoke about how the arts can be used to promote social change. The Bonner Leaders and friends volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. Photos

Distinguished Speakers Series: Carolyne Zinko

San Francisco Chronicle journalist Carolyne Zinko, Bloomingdale's West regional PR director Nancy Lueck, and designer Julia Panciroli filled us in on the business of fashion. Photos

RENT

NDNU's Department of Music and Vocal Arts presented Jonathan Larsen's RENT,a modern interpretation of Puccini’s opera “La Bohème,” set in New York City in the late 20th century. Photos

Distinguished Speakers Series: Tom McGraw

Tom McGraw, CEO, First National Bank of Northern California, provided his view on the recent economic collapse, and the economic outlook for 2011 and beyond. Photos

Donor-Scholar Reception 2011

Every year, University Advancement hosts a reception for donors and scholarship recipients to meet face to face. Photos

Chocolate Fest 2011

Every year Programming Board sets aside a day to provide lots and lots of delectable chocolate so we can indulge ... just a little. Photos

Student Showcase 2011

Each year, the Department of Theatre and Dance presents a student showcase featuring the directing talents of its graduating seniors. This year, audiences were treated to the work of students John Paul Manfredi, Jr., Ian Hazdovac, Niki Rodrigues and John Ballas, Jr. Photos

Voci! Valentine Concert 2011

The Vocal Performance and Repertoire class, directed by Debra Lambert and Daniel Lockert, presented it's annual Voci! Valentine concert, featuring a wide variety of entertaining performances. Photos

Mercedes Matter: the Hofmann Years

Wiegand Gallery hosted a Champagne Brunch Fundraiser featuring the work of Mercedes Matter. A panel discussion about Mercedes Matter's life commenced in the gallery theatre following brunch. Photos

Distinguished Speakers Series: Jean-Charles Boisset

Wine innovator and aficionado Jean-Charles Boisset, husband of alumna Gina Gallo, spoke to NDNU students and community members about growing up in the family wine business and his lifelong passion for developing fine wines. Photos

A Christmas Carol: The Gift

NDNU's Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates 25 years of The Gift, presenting free performances of A Christmas Carol. You won't hear any "Bah, humbug!"s from this crowd ... well, maybe from Ebenezer Scrooge. Photos

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

How is your spelling these days? The Department of Music and Vocal Arts can help you out! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows a middle school spelling bee, complete with the quirky backstories of each contestant. Photos

Holiday Party 2010

It's that time of year again! On November 30, NDNU and friends ended the day with a toast to the season. Photos

Thanksgiving in the Park 2010

NDNU students faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered in Golden Gate Park to share a meal with one another and with the local homeless, a tradition that has been held for the past 18 years. Photos

Preview Day

Over 200 prospective students and their families came to campus on November 6 to learn about NDNU and our programs. Photos

Halloween in the Tenderloin

Students from NDNU planned an afternoon of games for all the little ghosts and ghouls of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, complete with a safe trick-or-treat route, food, and entertainment. It was a spooktacular Halloween! Photos

The Marriage of Figaro

Romantic (and lustful) triangles, raging hormones, rampant gossip, and revenge plots galore. The characters of The Marriage of Figaro deal with the same drama we experience today! Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro lights up the exquisite Ralston Hall Ballroom. Photos

The Beard of Avon

Did Shakespeare actually write Shakespeare's plays? Playwright Amy Freed explores that question and others in her hilarious play The Beard of Avon. Gallery also includes photos of Amy Freed meeting with the cast. Photos

Soledad Carnival 2010

Over half of the freshman class orchestrated a carnival for the children of migrant farm workers in Soledad. 60 of these kids received new backpacks as a reward for completing all the activities, and as you can see on this boy's face, they are anxious to use them! Photos

"Driving for Athletics" Golf Tournament

Golfers came together for fun and fundraising on October 8 at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, to raise money for the Athletics program. What a beautiful day to play! Photos

All Alumni Weekend

Alumni spanning over four decades came home to NDNU September 24 - 26 to visit with one another and see how their alma mater has changed over the years. The following photos are from the Catch-Up Party for young alums and the Celebration of the Decades/Panel of Memories. Mary Carr Chapman '62 received the St. Julie Billiart Award for Community Service and spoke about her organization, "An Elderly Wish Foundation." Photos

Campus Activities Fair 2010

Every year the campus clubs and organizations come together on the Library Lawn and present their offerings. Students, staff and faculty enjoyed lunch, live music and the rich campus life NDNU offers. Photos

Convocation 2010

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends joined us for Convocation Mass and dinner to kick off the new academic year. Photos

Hunger Banquet Fall 2010

As part of Week of Welcome, our students participated in a Hunger Banquet, which highlights the poverty that afflicts people across the globe. Participants were given an economic class and the corresponding meal, making the issue of hunger a personal one. Photos

Orientation Engagement Experience 2010

New academic year, new students, new opportunities to serve! Students from the First Year Experience classes teamed up for community engagement projects across San Mateo County. Photos

Hoffa (Theatre and Dance Festival 2010)

Hoffa returns to the NDNU Theatre and Dance Festival with a reworked script for a staged reading. Playwright and director R. Dutch Fritz rehearsed with the new cast, and gave a little insight into the life and times of Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa. Photos

Theatre and Dance Festival 2010

NDNU's annual Theatre and Dance Festival, running August 13-September 5, features works written, directed and performed by Bay Area and NDNU talent. Check out these photographs from two of the short plays, Between Yesterday and Tomorrow and The Escape. Photos

The House of Sweet Deception

NDNU Theatre and Dance kicked off its annual fall festival with "The House of Sweet Deception: a musical tale of Hansel and Gretel." Students and community members joined together to produce this charming and fun show. Photos

MTC Performances 2010

Each year, the Department of Music and Vocal Arts, in conjunction with Broadway By The Bay, offers its summer Music Theatre Conservatory. The class of 2010 presented "Babes in Arms", "A Party Worth Crashing", and a final showcase concert at the end of July. Photos

President's Gala 2010

Nearly 500 guests honored Joseph W. Cotchett with the seventh annual Community Spirit Award at the "Hat's Off" President's Gala. Photos

Commencement 2010

Graduates, friends, family, faculty and staff gathered at Koret Field on May 8 to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2010. Speakers Conrad Clevlen and Julia Williams delivered heartwarming and empowering speeches, and broadcast journalist Jan Yanehiro encouraged graduates to "rewrite the rules". Photos

Graduation Mass 2010

Members of the Class of 2010 and their families gathered in Cunningham Memorial Chapel to celebrate the end of their time at NDNU and the beginning of their lives to come. Photos

Honors Ceremony 2010

NDNU's best and brightest graduating students were honored at the honors award ceremony in the NDNU Theatre. Recognition is given to all those undergraduate students who are graduating with honors. In add is ion each department presents achievement and service awards. Photos

Children of the Sun

Children of the Sun, composed by Henry Mollicone with libretto by William Luce, is a new music theatre work based on the story of Juan Diego's vision of the Virgin Mary in Tepeyac, Mexico, in 1531. Mr. Mollicone is a member of our faculty. Children of the Sun was performed in the chapel as part of a New Works Showcase: see below for photos from Angel of the Amazon, the other featured work. Photos

Angel of the Amazon

Angel of the Amazon, written and composed by Evan Mack, was inspired by the life of SNDdeN Sister Dorothy Stang, murdered in the Amazon of Brazil in February of 2005. Scenes from the opera were presented in association with the Dorothy Stang Center. Angel of the Amazon was presented as part of a New Works Showcase: see above for photos from Children of the Sun, the other featured work. Photos

Dancing Beyond: Uniting a Starving World

The NDNU Department of Theatre and Dance's Spring Dance Concert rocked the NDNU Theatre delivering the message that we are all part of one world. Photos

The Importance of Being Earnest

The talented actors of Notre Dame de Namur University’s Department of Theatre and Dance delivered an outstanding performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a sharp-edged comedy that is considered Wilde’s most popular play. It is a satire filled with witty dialogue, physical comedy and moments of comic, sentimental drama. Photos

Call To Action Day

More than 200 NDNU students, faculty and staff spread out through San Mateo County for NDNU's for a day of community service. They teamed with more than a dozen community service providers to provide a wide variety of services including, serving food, plant gardens, clean up a stream, peeling potatoes, painting, sorting food and clothing and more. Photos

Dorothy Stang Celebration

More than 250 people attend the commemoration of Sister Dorothy Stang’s life and work in the Brazilian Amazon on Sunday, February 28, at the Notre Dame High School in the Dining Room.  Speakers included Sr. Jon Julie Sullivan; David Stang; Marlene DeNardo; and Rita Beamish. Photos

Chicago

NDNU's Department of Music and Vocal Arts razzle dazzles the stage with Kander and Ebb's Chicago, a satire of criminal celebrity and corruption in the justice system in prohibition-era Chicago. Fabulous tunes and sensational dancing - what more could you want? Photos

Student Showcase 2010

Every year NDNU's senior theatre students show off their craftsmanship and talent by staging and directing one act plays. Each senior selects her/his own play, casts fellow students, and directs and stages it for our enjoyment - not to mention a final grade! This year's plays are Welcome to the Moon, directed by Hayley Hart, Thirst, directed by Lauren Tannous, and The Valentine Fairy, directed by Sarah Lopez. Photos

A Christmas Carol

For the 24th year, the Performance Group is staging a musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in the NDNU Theatre as its Christmas gift to the community December 4 - 12. And once again it is an absolutely stunning show. The performances are free but the audience is asked to bring donations of food or toys. Photos

The Magic Flute

The Department of Music and Vocal Arts brings Mozart's fairy tale masterpiece to Cunningham Memorial Chapel December 4-6. The Magic Flute is filled with serpents, magical instruments, enchanting spirits, and, like any good opera, a little bit of love, with guest artist Gregory Stapp as the Egyptian high priest Sarastro. Photos

Thanksgiving in the Park 2009

More than 40 members of the NDNU community--students, faculty, and staff--were on hand in Golden Gate Park Thanksgiving morning to share a Thanksgiving meal with hundreds of San Francisco's homeless. This was the 17th consecutive year the NDNU community has reached out on Thanksgiving. Photos

School of the Americas Protest 2009

Eight NDNU students joined about 20,000 protesters at the School of Americas Watch Protest in Fort Benning, Georgia in hopes of shutting down the school also known as “the school of the assassins.” The NDNU students attended workshops, protests, and had the opportunity to tour the school and talk to the SOA students and instructors.  Photos

Halloween in the Tenderloin 2009

Over 300 ghosts and goblins showed up at the Tenderloin Children's Playground to play a few tricks and collect many treats on the day before Halloween. Photos

Misalliance

The NDNU department of Theatre and Dance presents George Bernard Shaw's Misalliance. a delightful high-spirited comic romp set in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Tarleton, king and queen of the British underwear industry. It's a clever, fast-moving, and thought-provoking play about class, gender, age, imperialism, and the human obsession with pairing up. Photos.

Inauguration

September 25 was an inspirational day for everyone involved as we inaugurated Judith Maxwell Greig, Ph.D. as the 18th president of Notre Dame de Namur University. The day began with a thought-provoking panel discussion on the Future of Catholic Education followed by the inauguration ceremony itself and a wonderful dinner on the library lawn. Photos

Company

The Department of Music and Vocal Arts presents Stephen Sondheim's Company, a musical comedy chronicling one man's battle with love and commitment. Through a series of vignettes featuring Bobby's married friends and various girlfriends, he comes to learn that he needs not only someone to take care of him, but also someone for him to take care of while “Being Alive”. Photos

Convocation 2009

The real start of the school year is convocation. It's a time to greet old friends, make new ones, share summer experiences and settle into the new academic year. Photos

Freshman Engagement Experience

Welcome to NDNU. This is who we are. That's the message every incoming freshman and transfer student receives during the week of welcome. They have a great time getting to know their classmates and are introduced to the service culture that is so important to the NDNU community. Photos

St. Mary's Repairs

It was busy summer for the staff and faculty overseeing the remodeling of St. Mary's. Work will continue, as circumstances allow,throughout the school year and will be finished next summer. Photos

Jerry's Divas

Some of the top local divas and divas in training (NDNU students) put on a benefit performance in Taube Center to raise funds for the University's summer Music Theatre Conservatory, which is jointly sponsored with Broadway By the Bay. Photos

Commencement 2009

Friends and family watched as over 360 students received their degrees in the Commencement ceremony on Koret Field on Saturday, May 9. Undergraduate and graduate speakers Caitlin Brown and Meerwais Abdiani delivered rousing speeches, followed by a keynote speech on the "Power of Perspective", given by NDNU alumna and former astronaut Barbara Morgan. Photos

Graduation Mass 2009

The Graduation Mass is a wonderful moment for graduates, family, friends, staff, and faculty to celebrate the culmination of the graduate's career at NDNU. Photos

Honors Convocation 2009

This year, award ceremonies for each school were combined into a school-wide Honors Convocation, held in the NDNU Theatre. Students received their cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude medallions, as well as awards within their program for academic achievement and community service. Photos

Carnival

It's the end of the school year and time for one last celebration before hitting to books for finals. We all had a great time at the annual carnival. Photos

NDNU Muves Dance Show: Poetic Motion, Rhythm, Sonnets and Sound

The talented dancers of the NDNU Department of Theatre and Dance took Shakespeare as their muse and wove a stunning tapestry of drama, humor, joy and movement. Dance pieces inspired by Shakespeare's plays and sonnets were choreographed by NDNU students under the direction of Choreographer Colleen Lorenz. Photos

Dialogues of the Carmelites

Pocket Opera at Notre Dame (POND), a partnership of NDNU's Department of Music and Vocal Arts and Pocket Opera, presents Poulenc's "Dialogues of the Carmelites", an opera based on the events of the Reign of Terror and the martyrdom of the Carmelites of Compiegne. It is a stunning work that is both terrifying and inspiring. Photos

Grapes of Wrath

NDNU's Department of Theatre and Dance presents Frank Galati's adaptation of "The Grapes of Wrath," by John Steinbeck. Set in 1938 during the Great Depression, "The Grapes of Wrath" is the compelling saga of three generations of the Joad family who find themselves unwilling migrants to California when the bank forecloses on the family farm and bulldozes their house. It is an inspiring story of courage and conviction to survive and to care for others. Photos

2009 NDNU Gala

A record number of attendees showed up at this year's NDNU Gala to honor our own Sr. Roseanne Murphy, SNDdeN, who received the sixth annual NDNU Community Service Award. Photos

Alternate Spring Break

Campus chaplain Fr. Tom Splain led a group of 14 NDNU students to the outskirts of Tijuana over the spring break to help build homes for Mexican farm workers and their families. They came back with callouses, great memories and these wonderful photos. Photos

Anything Goes

The NDNU Department of Music and Vocal Arts presents Cole Porter's immortal "Anything Goes."featuring such unforgettable tunes as I Get A Kick Out of You, You're the Top, All Through the Night, It's De-Lovely, Friendship, and Let's Misbehave. Photos

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Ardavan Davaran

On January 28, NDNU lost a beloved teacher and friend. His students immediately went to action organizing a concert in celebration of the teacher they loved. A few days later his friends and family filled Cunningham Memorial Chapel to overflowing for a memorial service. Photos

Chocolate Fest 2009

Once again, Programming Board caused a sugar rush across campus with it's annual Chocolate Fest, just in time for Valentine's Day. Local chocolatiers and merchants provided the sweets, while Campus Life showcased its programs. Photos

Voci Valentine's Concert 2009

The Department of Music and Vocal Arts brought us another wonderful performance of romantic ballads and powerhouse tunes in its annual Voci concert. Don't they clean up nicely? Photos

Student Showcases 2009

The Theatre Department treated us again to the directing and acting talents of its outstanding students. The plays were directed by seniors Cailtin Brown, Laura Hill, Rebecca Fazio, and junior Clark Pierron. Photos

Obama Inauguration Celebration

The University chose to celebrate this historic day by broadcasting the Inauguration ceremonies live on a big screen. The official event was followed by a panel discussion on the following topics: "How Minorities in San Mateo County Feel About Having Someone Like Obama Elected", "The Business of Business: What the President Must Deal with Over the Nest Four Years", "The American Story Becomes More Inclusive", "Dead Authors and Democracy: What Nineteenth Century American Literature Tells Us About the Inauguration of Barack Obama", and "When Hope and History Rhyme: Barack Obama in American History". Photos

Fall Sports 2008

It was a wildly successful year for NDNU's men's soccer team. In its first year of eligibility, the team won the Pacific West Conference title and made it into postseason play. The women closed out the season in fourth place in the Pac West with a 7-5 record. It was a tough season for women's volleyball but they finished strong with victories in two of their last three matches. The men's cross country team took fourth in the Pac West championships while the women finished fifth. Photos

Christmas Carol - the musical (2008)

Once again Scrooge and the whole crew delighted the NDNU and the Belmont communities with another stunning performance of Christmas Carol - the musical. It wouldn't be Christmas without this wonderful show. Photos

And The World Goes Round

NDNU's Music Theatre Class staged its "final exam" a revue of songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb, spotlighting songs from Cabaret, Chicago, New York New York, Funny Lady, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and more. Photos

Suor Angelica

Presented by the Pocket Opera at Notre Dame "Suor Angelica," Giacomo Puccini's brilliant one-act opera, highlights the 2008 "Christmas in the Chapel" production. Sung in the original Italian by a talented cast of NDNU Music and Vocal Arts students, the opera centers around the trials of a young nun sent off to the convent by her family after having an illegitimate child. Photos

Thanksgiving in the Park 2008

The NDNU community led once again by Dr. Cheryl Joseph, shared a Thanksgiving feast with the homeless in Golden Gate Park. Nearly 50 faculty, staff, board members, and students, including most of the NDNU women's basketball team, turned out to share their blessings with those less fortunate. This was the 16th year for the event and the eight in which we were joined by Vet SOS, which provided care for the pets of many of the homeless. Photos

Dorothy Stang Center Luncheon with guest Martin Sheen

Renowned actor and activist Martin Sheen joined us for a fundraiser luncheon to celebrate the life of Sr. Dorothy Stang and the work of the newly-created Dorothy Stang Center. Sr. Dorothy Stang was murdered in Brazil in 2005 while working for social justice, and the Center honors her legacy through it's social justice work. Photos

Hunger Banquet

A handful of well-fed, reasonably prosperous Americans learned first-hand what it means to go hungry at our Hunger Banquet. Whether they were given a measly dollop of rice on a banana leaf, or a filling steak meal, the participants enjoyed a night of hunger awareness. Photos

Halloween In The Tenderloin 2008

Every year, students from Dr. Don's Streetwise Sociology Class organize a safe Halloween event that includes games, food, and trick-or-treating for the children of the Tenderloin Neighborhood in San Francisco. A sea of color invaded the Tenderloin Children's Playground as 400 children played with our students. Photos

Fall Dance Showcase 2008

Ghosts, goblins, and vampires dancing. The NDNU Dance department showed us a great way to celebrate Halloween with their Fall Dance Showcase. Some great tricks and a real treat! Photos

Hotel Paradiso

The NDNU Theatre and dance Department treated the NDNU community to a hilarious, French romp through the rooms of the naughty Hotel Paradiso. Adam Ellison, Laura Hill, Elana Ron, Clark Pierron, and John Paul Manfredi highlighted a stellar cast that also included high-kicking dance numbers featuring Becky Fazio, Caitlin Brown, Sarah Lopez, Lindsay Saier, and Alina Fontanilla. Photos

Soledad First Year Experience

Nearly half of this year's NDNU freshman class journeyed down to Soledad on October 12 to put on a carnival for the children of migrant workers. Students connected with the children through many fun activities, including a bounce house, face painting, chalk art, cake walk, temporary tattoos, basketball and soccer clinics, and mini pumpkin designing. Photos

Fall Theatre Festival 2008

NDNU's annual Fall Theatre Festival featured the world premier of "The Lower Gym", written by NDNU alums Judy Albi Rechsteiner, Patty Colman Lawler, and Kay Alimisis. Other performances in the "Short Play Series" include "Ghost Stories," "The Golden Accord," "Executive Dance," "Vinny's Vision," "Pistachio Stories," and "Infant Morality," to name a few. Photos

Convocation 2008

The official start to the school year was a rousing success, enjoyed by everyone who attended. New students were introduced to the NDNU community and we were all treated to the wisdom of this year's Keller Award recipient, Dr.Hélène Laroch- Davis. Photos

Community Engagement Day

Incoming freshmen were introduced to a bit of the NDNU culture when they spent all day Monday, Aug. 25 volunteering at six social service facilities around the Peninsula. They gardened, painted, repaired, cooked, prepared lunches, visited the elderly and met with Notre Dame de Namur sisters at the province center. Photos

University Day 2008

Faculty and staff spent the day getting caught up on what's been happening on and off campus over the summer and what will be coming up in the new school year. Photos

Repairs

It's been a summer of hammering, sawing, drilling, and nail pounding but the work is nearly complete. The covered walkway that connects St. Mary's, Campus Center and St. Joe's has been repaired and the bathrooms in St. Joe's and JB Hall are just about done. Here's what it looked like. Photos

La Boheme

Several times a year, Pocket Opera of Notre Dame brings together talented NDNU students and some of the Bay Area's top opera professionals for some awe inspiring performances. POND's summer production of La Bohem is no exception. These photos were taken during a recent rehearsal presided over by the maestro himself, Donald Pippin. Photos

Commencement 2008

For some it was four long years, for others a lifetime, but 488 NDNU students received their undergraduate and graduate degrees in a ceremony at Koret Athletic Field on Saturday, May 10. Lorry Lokey, founder of Business Wire, was the main commencement speaker. Photos

Graduation Mass

A mass like no other brings faculty, students, and staff together the evening before graduation to give thanks and celebrate. Photos

Awards

What would commencement week be like without school and department awards? Here's a sample from the Schools of Business and Management. Education and Leadership, Arts and Humanities, Sciences, and the Athletics Department. Photos

NDNU Muves: Mosaic in Motion

This year's dance concert features some breathtaking performances by NDNU dancers. Senior John Babin puts his circus training to good use and stops the show with a really high-flying dance routine. All the routines are choreographed by NDNU students. Photos

Career Week

Yep, it's time for the seniors to stop fooling around and get serious about finding a job. Career Services helps by devoting a whole week to presentations, workshops, and a job fair to help NDNU seniors take that big step. They learn how to dress, which fork to use,how to handle money, and what opportunities are out there. Photos

Spring Sports 2008

Spring is really sports season at NDNU. We move back outdoors to enjoy lacrosse, softball, golf, and tennis. The NDNU lacrosse team posted an impressive 11-2 record, including victories over most of the eastern powerhouse teams. Both golf teams were impressive with the women posting a victory and four top five finishes while the men placed fourth in the PacWest conference. It was an up and down season for the softball team and the women's tennis team continued to make progress. Photos

Winter Sports 2007-2008

At NDNU winter sports means basketball. The women's team enjoyed a great season, placing second in the PacWest conference and placing three players on All Pac West teams. Tanaia Keyes became the first NDNU player to earn First Team All-PacWest honors while Corazon Riley and Jennifer Dreessen received Second Team recognition.  Chris Clock and Ryan Cooper took All PacWest honors for a men's team that provided plenty of thrills throughout the year. Photos

Campus Beautification and Earth Day Celebration

NDNU's finest put on their grubbies, rolled up their sleeves, and played in the dirt all day long to help make the NDNU campus even more beautiful. This annual event began with an Earth Day ceremony in St. Mary's that unveiled a permanent display of NDNU historical photos. There was action in the Quad too. Photos

Fall Sports 2007

The NDNU Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country teams provided plenty of thrills and excitement for loyal Agronaut fans this year. The Men's Cross Country team came within a hairsbreadth of winning the Pacific West Conference Championship. The other NDNU teams made their presence felt with a two second place finish, a third, and two fourths. Seventeen Argo athletes from the five teams won All Pac West honors. Photos

Children Of Eden

Freely based on the Book of Genesis, “Children of Eden” enthralled NDNU audiences with a melodic, energetic score consisting of pop, folk, rock, reggae, gospel, Broadway, and powerful choral styles. Act I begins with the Creation story of Adam and Eve, begging the question of how it all began and where do we go from here. Act II follows with the story of Noah and the Flood. The concert’s powerful message brings to light that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.” Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz , book by John Caird. Photos

2008 NDNU GALA

Once again Gleason Center was transformed into a place of music and light for the annual NDNU GALA, NDNU's premier fundraising event. More than 300 people turned out to help honor alumna Marie Damrell Gallo '57, who received the Fifth Annual Community Spirit Award from Chairman of the Board of Trustees Marc Desautels and Acting President Judith Greig. Photos

My Ticket to Hell

NDNU senior Kirk Pierron was invited to perform “My Ticket to Hell,” a modern version of “Faust” which Pierron wrote in 2003 at the 40th Annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), February 11-16 in Los Angeles. "My Ticket to Hell" performed to an overflow audience of conference participants that included students, faculty, staff along with representatives from the KCACTF regional and national festivals who responded with a standing ovation. Pierron wrote and produced the original version of the play two years ago. It was produced as a part of the Theatre Departments’ fall Theatre Festival and was performed in the NDNU Theatre in August. Photos

Orpheus in the Underworld

The first production of the Pocket Opera at Notre Dame, a collaboration between NDNU and San Francisco's Pocket Opera was a rousing, fun journey to hell and back. A blended cast of NDNU students and Pocket Opera professionals left the audience begging for more. Photos

Christmas Carol - the musical (2007)

Once again NDNU presented its annual gift to the community, Christmas Carol - the musical. Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future played to standing room only audiences and enriched the Christmas season for us all. Photos

Amahl and the Night Visitors

The NDNU Department of Music and Vocal Arts in cooperation with Pocket Opera presented a Christmas concert - Amahl and the Night Visitors - in Cunningham Chapel in early December. Photos

Musical Theatre Workshop

Imagine having to take your final exam in front of 100 or so strangers. That's what the Musical Theatre Workshop students do every semester. Looks like all A's to us. Photos

Thanksgiving in the Park

Every year40 to 50 NDNU students, staff, and faculty under the leadership of Dr. Cheryl Joseph, prepare and share a Thanksgiving dinner with the homeless in Goldengate Park. Since 2001 we've been joined by Vet SOS, whose volunteers tend to the needs of their pets. Photos

Follies in Concert

Some of the brightest musical theatre and opera stars in the Bay Area joined with some of NDNU's best student performers in a stunning performance of Stephen Sondheim's Follies in Concert. The performance was a fundraiser for the Musical Theatre Conservatory sponsored each summer by NDNU and Broadway by the Bay. Photos

You Can't Take It With You

NDNU's Theatre Department scored another hit with its production of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It With You. The production n, featuring some of NDNU's brightest young stars, received rave reviews. Photos

Halloween in the Tenderloin

Dr. Don Stannard-Friel's Streetwise Sociology class helped organize and run the annual Halloween in the Tenderloin again this year at the Children's Playground on Ellis Street in San Francisco. Photos

Basketball Clinic in the Tenderloin

The NDNU Women's basketball team with the assistance of Dr. Don Stannard-Friel's Sports, Service, and Society Class hosted a clinic for Tenderloin youth at the Children's Playground on Ellis Street in San Francisco. Photos

Faculty Reunion

Dr. Elaine Cohen and her husband George were kind enough to host a reunion of former NDNU faculty at their home in early October. Photos

Alumni and Family Weekend

More than 100 NDNU alumni came back to campus the weekend of September 28-29 for NDNU's annual Alumni and Family Weekend. The Class of 1967 used the occasion for a 40th class reunion. Photos

Drumming For Peace

Dr. Bobby Vaughn led more than a dozen members of the NDNU Community in a celebration of International Peace Day. As they do every Thursday afternoon, they gathered at the Peace Pole next to the chapel, and dedicated their drumming to peace on earth. Photos

Belmont Youth Soccer Clinic

On September 5, 2007 the NDNU men's and women's soccer teams opened one of their practices to a group of about 200 young players from the Belmont youth soccer association for a two hour clinic on soccer fundamentals -- with the emphasis on fun! Photos

Convocation 2007

The official start to the school year, Aug. 29, 2007. Photos

2007 Guadalajara Project

As they do every year, students, faculty, and community members traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico over the summer to help run a day camp for children from one of the poorest sections of the city. Photos

2007 Commencement

• Class of 2007 Commencement
• Commencement Breakfast
• Graduation Mass
• Arts & Humanities
• School of Education
• School of Sciences