The Financial Impact of Obama's Visit?

President Obama's appearance at the University of Notre Dame's Commencement in May of 2009 was highly controversial -- that we all know.  What we didn't know was it's impact financially on Notre Dame.  CatholicCulture.org is reporting that financial contributions fell by more than $120 million during the fiscal year of Obama's visit.  It was the "imperfect storm" that year for Notre Dame; the Obama controversy,  the economy and a 3-9 football season.  Here's a link to the story:

LINK:  OBAMA'S FINANCIAL HIT ON NOTRE DAME

Wolfard '02 and Haney -- Third Place Last Night!

Season 17 of CBS's The Amazing Race has a Domer (Thomas Wolfard '02) and his girlfriend (Jill Haney) holding their own in this globe trotting adventure race.  Last night's race began in Sweden and ended in Norway -- with our favorite team -- finishing in THIRD PLACE!  When they reached the finish line, Thomas was sporting his Notre Dame Fighting Irish t-shirt.  Eleven teams began The Amazing Race, now seven remain.  Rumor has it the race will be moving to Russia next Sunday.  Here's a few links below to this week's episode and an interview of Thomas and Jill.

LINK:  SEASON 17 EPISODE 5

LINK:  INTERVIEW OF THOMAS AND JILL

LINK:  THOMAS & JILL'S FACEBOOK PAGE