Mr. Stordeur's 9th grade class in African American History entered into New York State's Martin Luther King, Jr. Art & Essay Exhibit. Here is a sample of works by Notre Dame students that will be displayed on the official New York State website and at the State Capitol in Albany on Dr. King's birthday. The artworks will be on display all year!

With 26 alumnae in attendance, ND hosted 2 panels simultaneously, in the library and pictured here in the Dolan Center.

On January 5th, two dozen recent Notre Dame graduates gave up a morning of their college break (and some precious sleep) to return to their alma mater promptly at 8:15 am for candid conversations with our current juniors, who are now beginning their own college search process. It's an exciting time for the Class of '24 but also a nerve-wracking one. Fortunately, their Chez Nous Sisters currently enrolled in colleges and universities--including schools such as Cornell, Villanova, Columbia, Fordham, George Washington, Boston College, Vanderbilt, and many others--have their backs!

Asked what they know now about applying to and selecting a college to attend that they wish they knew as high school juniors, our panelists had a range of responses: "It's okay to enter college undecided about your major." "Be sure to consider what you will spend your time doing at college outside of your classes when you think about fit." "Make sure your school offers guaranteed housing and learn about the meal plan ahead of time." "Don't get fixated on a 'dream school'--what you want now may change." "It's not the end of the world to get rejected from some schools." "Don't be afraid to choose a school others may not have heard of." "Trust your gut," and "Keep an open mind."

In terms of overcoming challenges during the transition to college life, our panelists offered helpful advice: "Put yourself out there." "Join clubs." "You don't need a massive friend group. Spend time with those you feel good being with." "Pay attention to that syllabus!" "Don't expect to get all As." "Reach out to professors and peers for academic help."

Finally, our young alums were asked to offer a brief response to "What has been the best part of being a college student? What do current juniors have to look forward to?" Their answers did not disappoint: "Independence," "Community," "A Widened Perspective," "Freedom," "Finding myself," and "Personal Growth."

Heartfelt thanks to these wise and wonderful alumnae for sharing their time and experiences with their avid Chez Nous Sisters!

Alumnae, Parents, and Caregivers, please save the dates for two important upcoming events:

Our Career Fair will be held on Friday, February 10th, with sessions from 8:15 - 9:30 and 9:45 - 11 am. Volunteer for either or both sessions by registering here or clicking the button above.

Spring is coming! Please save the date for the Chez Nous Benefit on Saturday, March 25th, from noon - 4 pm.

RSVP here!