University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame Jerusalem

We are proud to congratulate Professor Diego Gómez-Zará and Professor Karla Badillo-Urquiola of the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering, recipients of this year's Jerusalem Research Development Grant.

Their collaboration with Notre Dame Jerusalem's ADAM Pre-college Program will bring expertise in data science and human-computer interaction to support and inspire our first cohort of students through lectures, workshops, and mentorship.

We look forward to welcoming them to Jerusalem and to the impact this partnership will have on our students and community.

Read more: https://jerusalem.nd.edu/news-stories/news/engineering-professors-awarded-research-grant-to-support-pre-college-program-in-jerusalem/

Engineering professors awarded research grant to support pre-college program in Jerusalem | Notre Dame Jerusalem | University of Notre Dame Engineering faculty members Diego Gómez-Zará and Karla Badillo-Urquiola are this year's grant recipients of the Jerusalem Research Development Grant. Their pro…

It is remarkable to see the level of Arabic our students are able to speak after one year!

📚 Arabi Weekend is our year-long Arabic language program. It focuses on spoken Arabic and is designed for working professionals who are eager to learn the language and gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the local Arabic culture.

Earlier this month, we proudly celebrated the conclusion of the program’s third cohort with an intimate gathering in the beautiful gardens of Tantur Campus.

🔗 Learn more about Arabi Weekend: https://jerusalem.nd.edu/programs/international-language-academy/arabi-weekend/

The University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame Jerusalem was honored to celebrate the launch of Sari Nusseibeh’s latest book, The Scout- Philosophy and Us, an especially meaningful occasion given his longstanding relationship with our community.

The evening brought together academics, students, and members of the wider Jerusalem community for a thoughtful discussion of the book’s central themes, including philosophy, identity, and the complexities of life in this region. The panel conversation and audience exchange reflected the spirit of rigorous inquiry and respectful dialogue that lies at the heart of our university’s mission.

We are grateful to Professor Nusseibeh for sharing this milestone with us and to all those who joined us for an evening of rich conversation, followed by a book signing and reception. We look forward to many more opportunities to engage with ideas that challenge, inspire, and bring people together. 📚✨

Thank you to the panelists, Prof. RAEF ZREIK and Dr. Rodayna Ghanim. A special thank you to the Educational Bookshop for collaborating on this event, especially to Mahmoud Muna for moderation.

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The William J. Shaw Center for Children and Families and Notre Dame Jerusalem are proud to showcase the important work of Prof. Laura Miller-Graff and Prof. Mark Cummings on Promoting Positive Family Futures, a family-based intervention designed to strengthen communication, well-being, and resilience among Palestinian parents and adolescents.

“We're really dedicated to long-term engagement with community partners,” Miller-Graff says. “Funding comes and goes, but the work is always there and needs to be done.”

Developed over a decade in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services and the Palestinian Counseling Center, the program has evolved through multiple pilot studies and close community feedback, leading to important cultural adaptations that have significantly improved engagement and participation.

👉 Read the full story to learn how this research is helping shape stronger family systems through long-term, community-centered collaboration.

🧷Link to full story: https://jerusalem.nd.edu/news-stories/news/psychology-professors-design-cutting-edge-intervention-program-for-families-in-the-west-bank-nd-jerusalem-offers-support/

Book Launch: The Scout – Philosophy and Us by Sari Nusseibeh

Join us for an engaging evening of reflection and conversation about the benefits of the philosophical method to approach societal challenges.

Click here to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXVDmBvt39TPuw1DH8jvPCNdb7d2jDQLhX9Q9lR1iisJ9ZZQ/viewform

Venue capacity is limited; please register in advance.

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Palm Sunday is the moment when the global Church turns its attention to the small Christian community in the Holy Land.🌿

There is no need to romanticize or instrumentalize this community. Nor is there any reason for the global Church to feel hesitant about caring for it as for brothers and sisters in faith, especially these days. People here need you.

At the same time, there is no contradiction between caring for one’s own community and caring for one’s neighbors and fellow global citizens. Both belong together.

The image was taken in the Tantur chapel✝️ . We wish our friends and partners a blessed Holy Week.

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