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Ed Trubac joined the Notre Dame faculty in 1960, earned tenure in 1969 and retired in 2004. An expert in macroeconomics, he served in numerous leadership roles during his time at the Mendoza College of Business.
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University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., today announced the retirement of Scott C. Malpass (MBA '86) after 32 years as the University’s chief investment officer. As such, Malpass was responsible for investment of the University's endowment and other assets totaling $14 billion.
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Tthe EMBA-Chicago Class of 2021 cohort was less than three months into the program when Father Jenkins announced that all classes would transition to online as a safety precaution. The students decided to organize a fundraiser for Chicago school children, many who would go without some of their regular meals as the schools closed down. Poets & Quants for Execs has the full story.
Faculty in the Media
IT, Analytics and Operations professor Kaitlin Wowak, an expert on supply chains, discusses the challenges for businesses shifting production to equipment needed in the fight against COVID-19 in a Notre Dame magazine piece.
Analytics & Technology
IT, Analytics and Operations professor Krista Foster explains how closing the meat processing plants because of COVID-19 will not only hurt the nation’s meat supply, it will impact every tier of the supply chain.
Analytics & Technology
“The challenge Zoom faces is that they were a specialized niche company that was suddenly thrust into the role of a critical infrastructure provider overnight and they simply weren’t ready for the intense level of scrutiny that they’ve received as a result,” said Mike Chapple, associate teaching professor of IT, analytics and operations.
Alumni Impact
Barely a week after federal regulators gave distilleries the green light to begin production in the wake of the shortage caused by coronavirus, the first bottles of Indiana Whiskey hand sanitizer rolled out for distribution to essential workers in the region.
Mendoza
In response to the COVID-19 crisis some Notre Dame faculty and staff work to 3D print several thousand clear plastic face shields at the request of local and regional medical systems, including Mendoza IT education support technician Jim Spencer.
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Ed Hums ’75, a teaching professor of accountancy, expertly flips pancakes as his wife, Shirley ’97MNA, who works in IT support at the Joyce Center, pours the batter in uniform circles to create chocolate-chip or blueberry treats. They've been part of the faculty-in-residence program for over six years, providing students in their dorm with the benefit of their life experiences and a sympathetic ear.
Faculty in the Media
Management professor Kristopher Muir was interviewed by Notre Dame Magazine on a story about adjusting to a remote learning model.