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The Charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

Whenever someone speaks about the “charism” of a religious community, it refers to the original intention of the congregation and the spirit behind its foundation. In the case of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, that original… Read More

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Posted on June 12, 2018

Interview with Tom Stang, Brother of Dorothy Stang

by Zack Rogow

Tom Stang is the brother of Dorothy Stang (1931–2005), Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, alum of Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), and activist for social change. She lived and worked for forty years in the Amazon… Read More

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The Sister Dorothy Stang Center for Social Justice and Community Engagement at Notre Dame de Namur University

by Samantha Rupel

When I entered the office of the Sister Dorothy Stang Center for Social Justice and Community Engagement on the Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) campus, I found so much more than I had anticipated. The Stang Center… Read More

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Jon Black Receives City of Belmont 2017 NDNU Student Community Service Award

by Zack Rogow

Jon Black is both the associate director of admissions and the head coach of the lacrosse team at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU). This year he also finished a master’s in business administration degree at NDNU and… Read More

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Notre Dame de Namur University is a Catholic, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving approximately 1,500 students from diverse backgrounds. Established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, NDNU maintains a strong commitment to access for diverse populations, academic excellence, social justice and community engagement. The university is fully accredited and offers a rich variety of undergraduate, graduate and credential programs. The historic, 50-acre campus is located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Silicon Valley. For more information visit www.ndnu.edu.

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The Charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

Interview with Tom Stang, Brother of Dorothy Stang

Jon Black Receives City of Belmont 2017 NDNU Student Community Service Award

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