A Gentleman ponders...

When Ricci speaks, people listen...

... was held with Kenn Ricci '78. "A Gentleman Ponders" lectures series are a collection of conversations that may be academic at times while at others practical. Regardless of which they may be, they all touch upon what it means to be a "gentleman" in today's times, and Ricci shared his thoughts on the matter as a ND grad, business owner of Flexjet, University trustee, and husband and dad. Entitled “An Evening with Kenn Ricci,” Ricci delivered an entertaining, candid, and insightful reflection from discussing the influence of family, one's management style, innovative philanthropy, to the intricacies of landing a jet in Antartica... all the while focusing on the importance and role of trust in all these facets. On attending the event, Luke Guenthner, Steds senior, Steds D.A.D. (Director of Academic Discernment), and resident Pennsylvanian, shared, "It was an AGP to remember! After hearing Ricci speak, it’s hard not to feel like trust and generosity are what will help guide us as we 'take off' into the future!"

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... but not when Haag pontificates...

... but everyone was all smiles and the WISER in the end!

Forgotten...

Vinca minor a.k.a. Periwinkle

... but not forgotten. While meteorological spring occurred on March 1st, astronomical spring occurred this past Friday, March 20th, at 10:46am. Sadly, in the midst of the full sunshine and warm temps, this event was forgotten. After this winter, can you really blame anyone for such an oversight? Still, all about campus, spring colors are springing here and there. In the days ahead, the spring flowers of campus will make an appearance bringing not only a splash of color but also an important message... SPRING HAS SPRUNG. 

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Your Sunday picture...

Gleaming gold...

... from Notre Dame. Here's a picture of Mary atop the Dome against a forebodding sky. Thanks to the recent regilding in 2023, Mary and the Dome seem to gleam all the more brightly. Even on a sunny day, that is the case, and of course, there is no question that it is the case when the clouds are dark and ominous. Enjoy this gleaming view, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be! 

Saturday squirrel.

Exit, stage left...

You never know when nor where a furry friend might appear, and some times, they really do manage to surprise us. That's what happened when taking a walk on the north side of campus. Walking through the walnut grove, this squirrel, spotted on a tree stump, was startled. So startled was this squirrel that he froze almost is if he was caught in the act of something. What was he doing in the walnut grove? Well, let's ask. On being spotted, this squirrel non-verbaled, "Life, even a tree stump, is but stage!"

What did they do...

Eric: Yes Chef!

... over Spring Break? Yes, what did our Stedsmen do over break? Well, today we have a Spring Break story from our Steds sophomore. Taking his leave from his studies, Eric Souza Costa Ribeiro decided to stay at Steds and cook for his friends who were also staying for break. What did Eric cook? After a visit to the local Trader Joe's, Eric whipped up some flank steak with a Brazilian flare of course! On his cooking for his friends, Eric shared, "Grateful for the opportunity to share a taste of home from Brazil with friends while still here in South Bend."

On Eric cooking in the first floor lounge, Fr. Ralph Haag, CSC, said, "I smelt something heavenly... just wish I was invited!"*

* And I was, but I couldn't stay!

The panini and...

What next?

... piano man. A little known secret, but the man responsible for ensuring the smooth and steady flow of paninis at Ed's is also the man playing the piano at the Steds Sunday Mass. That's right. Caden Hickey has his fingers in a lot of things at Ed's so much so that some say he's making a run at being the first undergraduate Rector of Steds. Watch out Fr. Ralph! On being the Steds panini and piano man, Hickey shared, "I am pressing piano keys and paninis for Hall and King!”

What did they do...

DiLella, Lis, and Raus: On a three hour cruise

... over Spring Break? Yes, what did our Stedsmen do over break? Well, today we have a Spring Break story from our Steds Alumni! Yes, Steds Alumni. Taking his leave from work and responsibility, John DiLella, Alec Lis, and Peter Raus, all from the class of 2023, gathered in Newport Beach, California, for sand, surf, and sun, and with the recent heatwave in the West, they got it all and then some! The gathering was a team effort, with DiLella coming from Los Alamos, New Mexico and Raus from Claremont, California, and it was not just a gathering of Stedsmen, reminiscing about the past, for it really was a chance to say goodbye to DiLella before his upcoming deployment. An Air Force lieutenant, DiLella will be deployed next week to the Middle East. On the gathering, Raus, also an Air Forcer lieutenant, said, "Friendship!"

DiLella, praying for you, your safety and quick return as well as that of all those being deployed!