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Monday, August 30, 1999 |
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ND launches new website
By LAURA ROMPF
There's a new style at www.nd.edu, and it reflects the spirit of Notre Dame, according to University Web administrator Tom Monaghan. "Most would admit that the old site needed improving," he said. "Our goal was to create a site that reflected the institution." The complete redesign took about 4 1/2 months. ... [more]
Nugent to lead Human Resources
Special to the Observer
Richard F. Nugent Jr., director of employee relations, employment and training and development at Notre Dame, was promoted to assistant vice president for human resources at the University. A 1977 graduate of Notre Dame, Nugent previously served as the University's assistant director of human resources from 1995-98. He replaces Roger Mullins, who resigned effective July 1. ... [more]
Interest rates may not affect students
By ALISON HEINZ
The Federal Reserve Board made the second interest rate hike in less than two months last tuesday. The Fed said that the measure was needed in order to avert inflation. Although the increase is only a quarter of a percentage point, the board said the risk of inflation should be considerably reduced. ... [more]
85 succumb to heat during football game
Observer staff report
With heat index on the football field reaching higher than 100 degrees, Notre Dame Sports Information reported that 85 spectators suffered from heat-related illness during Saturday's game against Kansas. While the shadow of the press box helped cool temperatures on the west end of stadium, the rest of the spectators baked in direct sunlight for the majority of the game. ... [more]
New student center takes shape on site of old bookstore
MAUREEN SMITHE
A new building on South Quad, in the former location of the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, will house First Year of Studies, Student Academic Services, Campus Ministry and a satellite office of the Center for Social Concerns. The $14 million project, expected to be complete in early 2001, was designed by Stecker, LeBau, Arneill and McManus, the same firm that designed the Eck Center. ... [more]
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