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Mendoza sophomore Hyung Sub Roh won the undergrad T-shirt contest last fall with a design featuring the Golden Dome, Mendoza's Ask More of Business tagline, and a global theme. His creation was chosen from around 20 submissions by a panel of staff and students, and the shirts were distributed during an open house celebrating recent renovations to the Undergraduate Studies office.
Alumni Community
Richard Westenberger, CFO of Carter's since 2009, reflects on his journey with the iconic children's brand during challenging economic times. Faced with soaring cotton prices, he made the bold choice to absorb costs instead of raising prices, ultimately positioning the company for growth. Under his leadership, Carter's expanded its international presence and e-commerce operations while consolidating its headquarters in Atlanta, where a new logo symbolizes the company's aim to increase visibility in the local market.
Alumni Community
Reader letters reflect a range of voices and memories tied to Notre Dame. Contributors share personal stories that touch on embracing individuality, remembering influential figures like Fr. Hugh Keefer, and discussing the impact of coeducation at the university. There's also a mix of nostalgia and humor in reflections on unique experiences like swim tests from the past, alongside thoughtful insights about the nature of true love.
First Person
alth, which helped my recovery. Now, as I reflect on this journey, I find comfort in the variance—the unpredictability of life and hope amid fear. Support from family, colleagues, and friends kept me grounded, reminding me that there's more to life than statistics.
Mendoza News
New predictive coding software allows for more efficient searches through extensive data sets, raising questions about its readiness for legal use. The case of Monique da Silva Moore highlights the challenges attorneys face when dealing with millions of documents in litigation, showcasing traditional keyword searches versus the newer method of predictive coding that targets related concepts. This shift in technology could impact the way evidence is gathered in future lawsuits, as legal professionals weigh the benefits of accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Mendoza Profiles
Accounting professor Ed Hums ('75) has made a unique move back to the heart of Notre Dame, returning to campus with his wife, Shirley, to live in a women's dormitory at age 60. This decision comes amid a broader trend of fostering closer relationships between faculty and students, reminiscent of a bygone era when professors frequently lived among their students. Hums joins a tradition of residency among educators at Notre Dame, aiming to create meaningful connections and support for today's students in an evolving campus environment.
Mendoza Profiles
Konrad Billetz (MBA '12) turned a childhood mishap into an innovative solution for eyewear with his company, Frameri. Frustrated by the static nature of traditional eyewear, he developed the world's first interchangeable lens-and-frame system while pursuing his MBA at Notre Dame. With support from the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurship, Billetz actively engaged with mentors, competed in business competitions, and secured a spot at a startup accelerator, all of which helped him launch his vision for customized eyewear.
Mendoza News
Mendoza seniors Jennifer Walsh, Denver Lobo, and Nicole Gantz attended the Invest Like a Champion conference in New York last fall. The event, organized by the Notre Dame Wall Street Leadership Committee and the Notre Dame Investment Office, brought together approximately 900 alumni from the money-management industry to discuss the current challenges and opportunities within global capital markets.
Alumni Community
Anielka Münkel (MBA '09) shares her journey from childhood in Nicaragua to her mission in tackling global poverty. With insights gained from her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to create their own prosperity rather than solely relying on financial aid. As co-producer and project manager for PovertyCure, a project of the Acton Institute, Münkel is reshaping the conversation around effective solutions to poverty.
Mendoza
Finance Professor Robert Battalio is mentioned in this Bloomberg article on Sang Lucci Capital Partners letting researchers examine its trades.