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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 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 [...]
The Annual Report on Campus Crime for 2010 November 2, 2011Late last month, Notre Dame de Namur University’s Public Safety Department issued its annual report on campus crime for 2010. The report is published to the NDNU community as part of the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.” It documents all crimes that occurred at Notre Dame that were reported to [...]
Over the summer changes October 5, 2011While students and most faculty were away, changes to the school’s logo, office arrangements, and finally, cameras and internet monitoring being implemented on campus.
Tripling dorm rooms October 4, 2011With the remodeling of the apartments and record high enrollment, dorm rooms have there positives and negatives.
Renovated appartments coming soon October 4, 2011Unsafe conditions in apartments are being remodeled to become more safe.
Parking a big hassle at NDNU September 28, 2011With record enrollment finding a place to park is becoming a big challenge.
NDNU ambassador program promotes university March 21, 2011Growing enrollment leads to creation of a student leader group to promote university.
Mexico: a spring break that gave back to the community March 21, 2011While students and faculty spent their spring break this past week relaxing and basking in the sun, 11 NDNU student and faculty volunteers donated their free time to build a house for an impoverished family in Mexico. On March 6th, eight student and three faculty volunteers departed for a five-day excursion to the outskirts of [...]
Get your fitness on… eventually March 21, 2011For months, NDNU students have been anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the Julie Billiart Fitness Center, which was originally scheduled to be opened at the end of January. Two months later, the gym stands unfinished, with no definitive opening date. “This delay hinders our ability to stay in shape. I don’t like waiting in [...]
The missing set of keys part II March 21, 2011For the second time this year, keys have been misplaced at NDNU.
Where are the balconies? January 31, 2011Ah, balconies in the apartments, what a great concept! Think of the extra square footage…a place for students to sit outside, get some fresh air and relax! Oh wait, we do have balconies – we just can’t use them. I suppose the school keeps them around for decoration and a false sense of appeal for [...]