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Could Staph Infections Hurt NDNU Students April 29, 2012Over the past few weeks, sev- eral members of the soccer team have been forced to sit out games because of an intense bacterial infection and rash, which could be linked to a common injury on the field they play on. According to the Facilities department, they do not currently test Koret Field for the [...]
Could Staph Infections Hurt NDNU Students April 29, 2012Over the past few weeks, sev- eral members of the soccer team have been forced to sit out games because of an intense bacterial infection and rash, which could be linked to a common injury on the field they play on. According to the Facilities department, they do not currently test Koret Field for the [...]
Good Samaritans at NDNU April 29, 2012By Janet Davis staff writer NDNU has challenged the City of Belmont to see if they can match the amount of clothing NDNU donates, essentially creat- ing a better turnout. All donations are going to the Kid’s Closet, which is a clothing service provided by the Samaritan House. New and gently used cloth- ing is [...]
Two New Comers to NDNU’s Campus April 29, 2012Anna Larson A new priest from the other side of the world… NDNU has welcomed a new Chaplain, Father Gregory Mc- Giver. Born in Northern Ireland, McGiver was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Dromore in 1985. When asked about how Ireland compares to living in the bay area he said, “I love to [...]
NDNU Thinks of Your Future Career April 29, 2012Olivia Reason With Ralston Mansion closing its doors, Career Fair will be one of the last events to take place in the beloved Mansion on Thursday, March 29 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. In result of the mansion shut- ting down, the career center is limited with spacing forcing them to cut out workshops [...]
NDNU Students Take the Grant Issue into Their Own Hands April 29, 2012Kristopher Rowberry Editor in Chief Governor Brown’s proposal to slash Cal Grant funding by $301.7 million did not sit well with California educators and students. Over three thousand parents, students and faculty members, six of them from Notre Dame, descended on the Capitol building in Sacramento on Mar. 7 to demand he rescind his proposal. [...]
From Departures to Welcomes at NDNU April 29, 2012Anna Larson Over the past four months, the NDNU community has seen three significant staff members depart. In this situation, “significant” being defined as, “a visible, measurable role on campus.” In each of these departures, there have been questions raised by both the faculty and students as to why they are no longer with the [...]
An NDNU Survivor April 29, 2012Janet Davis Could you imagine being dragged underneath a trailer for over 100 feet? How about having to spend numerous days in the hospital not knowing if you will be able to walk again? On Jan. 27, Sophomore Kevin Beel has to start asking himself just those questions. Beel was riding his bike down Ralston [...]
A Sudden Departure by an NDNU Hero April 29, 2012Olivia Reason On March 26, Stuart “Eli” Latimerlo abruptly resigned from his post as CoDirector of the Dorothy Stang Center through an email sent to everyone on campus. It comes amid a flurry of questions and accusations over the move. This follows other controversial personnel moves last semester involving Fr. Tom Splain and Chief of Public [...]
NDNU Scholarships – the lineup February 29, 2012By: Olivia Reason Staff Writer With the financial aid deadline fast approaching and tuition costs continue to rise; most students are unaware of many other financial awards available to them. With so many scholarships and grants out there, coupled with the many steps required to apply, it can feel like students are on a game [...]
NDNU–The hackers strike again February 29, 2012For the second time in as many months, NDNU’s e-mail system was successfully hacked. The attack occurred over President’s Weekend resulted in over 3,800 phony and malicious e-mails being sent out across the web, each with multiple recipients.
“This attack was most likely due to the usernames and passwords of two school e-mails being the same on the accounts,” said Merle Mason, Director of the Office of Internet Technology.
NDNU Ralston Shutdown Delayed February 15, 2012By Olivia Reason Staff Writer With NDNU Admissions moving off campus to Redwood Shores this year, student admission workers are experiencing mixed emotions about the new change and how it will affect their jobs. In November, Ralston Mansion had a structural analysis that showed engineers that the building was not safe. NDNU is currently relocating [...]
NDNU-Financial aid department February 15, 2012Christopher Spafford Staff Writer Newly appointed Interim Financial Aid Director Wilbert Lleses has been helping NDNU students with their financial needs for the past 3 years. After attending Davao Doctor’s College in Davao City, Philippines Wilbert transferred to National Hispanic University in San Jose where he eventually became their Director of Financial Aid. After 10 [...]
Bye bye commuter lounge! February 15, 2012By Anna Larson Staff Writer If you have been on campus and seen the changes made to the tutorial center you will also notice the commuter lounge has temporarily closed and relocated. With the help of the grants received back in October, NDNU has been improving their facilities. The Improving Student Retention and Academic Success [...]
Ralston Mansion-UPDATE February 15, 2012By Will Benitez Staff Writer The estimated cost of retrofitting Ralston Mansion is yet to be determined, however NDNU officials have already begun looking to all sorts of funding, ranging from student events to local awareness. A joint coordinated effort has begun with Notre Dame de Namur and the community of Belmont. City Hall has [...]
The NDNU apartments-When will they open? February 15, 2012By Marcus Hightower Staff Writer The Wilke Apartments are now estimated to be occupied in fall 2012, nearly a year after the original estimated date of completion. The twelve units now under renovation are now estimated to be completed with construction in mid-February. “After (mid-February), the apartments will be furnished, inspected and outfitted for future [...]
Ralston Hall to be Closed Due to Seismic Concerns December 12, 2011Despite surviving two major earthquakes, and two World Wars, historic Ralston Hall will no longer house university offices and classrooms. This after the stark recommendations of two recent and independent engineering reports. The last day the mansion is expected to be open to the public is January 15. After that, it will be closed and [...]
Government Grants to Help NDNU November 2, 2011Notre Dame de Namur University is the only four-year, private university in Northern California to earn the title of being called a Hispanic Serving Institution. This designation has helped us receive two grants for a combined 6.1 million from the United States Department of Education. These grants will help by providing Hispanic and low-income students [...]
The New Argo Mascot November 2, 2011Not only did NDNU change the logo of the school this past summer, but they also had a few additions to their personnel, mainly in the Motivation Department. As the crowds pile in to most NDNU athletic events, most students have at least wondered: “Does this school have a mascot?” Chances are you did not know one [...]
New Printing Policy Jamming Students Wallets November 2, 2011By Travis Conte As of October 2nd, NDNU began a new printing policy that limits the amount of pages students can print for free. As originally reported as a sidebar in the Argonaut in September, this new policy states that students are allowed 250 free pages per semester. Any additional pages will cost students six [...]
Art Therapy Program Seeking PhD Certification November 2, 2011By Jason Lawrence Notre Dame de Namur is gaining national attention with its possible doctoral program in Art Therapy Psychology next year. The program could make NDNU the first university in the country to offer such a degree. In addition, it would place the university on the national map for its program that already benefits [...]