In his book, “O’Hara’s Heirs: Business Education at Notre Dame 1921-1991,” Notre Dame Magazine editor Kerry Temple wrote about Mendoza:

The college has navigated … various currents by being far-sighted, flexible and adaptive, and also by being steadfast in its mission, true to its most fundamental goals. Through the decades, this has meant preparing individuals and engaging in a scholarship that applied professional acumen and an ethical perspective to local, national and international concerns. Or, to put it more bluntly: business making life better for all those affected by its reach.

The words are especially meaningful as we approach the College’s 100th anniversary in 2021. The occasion provides us with a great opportunity to both reaffirm Mendoza’s commitment to its legacy and to set forth a renewed vision for its future.

I’ve appointed an anniversary planning committee led by Kristen Collett-Schmitt, Kara Palmer and Carol Elliott, who will be reaching out to faculty and staff members to invite them to be part of the committee.

Please contact one of them if you would like to be involved or to contribute any ideas you have.

I look forward to a busy Centennial celebration in 2021!

In Notre Dame,

Martijn