July 2008

"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do ."

- Mother Teresa

Easy Steps to Your Child's Nutrition

Ball games, cookouts, festivals, summer is ripe with our children’s favorite foods. Yet so many summer foods -- from BBQ turkey legs to ice cream and hot dogs -- are dietary disasters.

Can children eat healthy, yet still enjoy their favorite summer foods? Yes, they can have hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream treats, and desserts -- if you handle it right.

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Learning at Work Academy

Are you looking to improve your skills? The University will soon be implementing the Learning at Work Academy through partnerships with Ivy Tech and the South Bend School Corporation. Find out how to enroll in classes for English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED preparation. A Technical Certificate and an Associate Degree in Business are also being offered. Click here to find out about the information session offered on July 14.

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FORE! Warren Golf Course After-Work Special

Improve your golf game this summer and save. The Warren Golf Course is offering a special rate for faculty and staff any time after 5 pm July 1st through August 31st. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Notre Dame's course right off of Douglas Road. Play 9 or 18 holes, including greens fees and cart, for only $25. ND id card required at check-in. For tee times and directions call 631-4653.

iLearn to Become eNDeavor

The Office of Human Resources is excited to announce the introduction of a new Talent Management tool - Endeavor. The system ties together some of the key components of creating a top performing culture, including learning and performance. Click here for information about classes. Our current iLearn system expires on June 30, 2008 and will be replaced with the first phase of Endeavor on July 30, 2008.

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Verizon Wireless Offers Savings

Take advantage of Notre Dame's contract with Verizon. Save 14% on monthly access fees or get a great deal on a new phone. Click here to learn more about Equipment Solutions. Click here to learn more about Monthly Access Fee Savings and Plans. Call Jonathan Melim at (219) 384-8700.

Campus and Community Information

• Notre Dame has partnered with the South Bend Medical Foundation to help maintain a safe and adequate blood supply throughout the year. Click here to find out more about where to donate.
• This summer the Department of Physical Education and Wellness Instruction is sponsoring a new "Fit for Life" class for individuals to learn how to work out and improve their physical and mental well being. The class will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. For more information or to register to participate, contact Diane at Diane.M.Scherzer.1@nd.edu.
• Memorial Health Discovery Center is offering free wellness screenings and programs. Click here for more information. They also are offering opportunities to meet with a nurse to discuss your health concerns. Click here to find out more about scheduling an appointment.
• Quit Smoking Now - If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking, there’s never been a better time than now to do it!  For a limited time, there is extra help from 1-800-QUIT-NOW.  Talk with a counselor and enroll today with the Indiana Tobacco Quitline.  Click here for more information.

Upcoming Dates

July is
Recreation Parks and Month

Independence Day , July 4