Laetare Medal 2018: Call for Nominations | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Laetare Medal 2018: Call for Nominations Laetare Medal 2018: Call for Nominations Published: September 05, 2017 Author: ​​Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C. Dear Members of the Notre Dame Community: I hope this message finds you well.  This is the time of year when the Laetare Medal Committee convenes to propose recommendations for the President's consideration.  In my role as Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs, and on behalf of the Laetare Committee, I invite you to submit recommendations for this prestigious award. Established by Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., in 1883, the Laetare Medal has been presented to recipients from many different fields including Church officials and lay leaders, artists and industrialists, diplomats and philanthropists, educators and scientists.  The Medalist is announced on the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) and the Laetare Medal is presented at the May Commencement Exercises. The Laetare Medal celebrates the ways in which the Catholic faith ennobles the pursuit of excellence, creativity, and service in all professions and vocations.  In awarding it, the University of Notre Dame strives to recognize the diversity of fields in which United States Catholics make contributions to society and the diversity of the United States Catholic community itself. The recipient of the Laetare Medal will be a citizen of the United States whose Catholic faith deeply informs his or her life and actions.  The Medalist will have made significant contributions to society through sustained and illustrious accomplishments within his or her chosen field. With all of this in mind, any names you wish to submit for consideration would be very much appreciated.  With each name submitted, please include the nominee's field or occupation and a sentence or two on why he or she might be a suitable choice for this award.  If you would like to learn more about the Laetare Medal or about past recipients, click on laetare.nd.edu.  The deadline for submission of names is Friday, September 22, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. You may send hard copy letters to my attention at 304 Main Building or e-mail me at laetare@nd.edu. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours in Notre Dame, ​​Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C. Vice President   Posted In: Faculty and Staff Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 04, 2022 NIH awards $4 million grant to psychologists researching suicide prevention September 09, 2022 Karrie Koesel to testify before Congressional-Executive Commission on China August 18, 2022 Two faculty win NEH grants to research history of red hair, philosophy of revelation August 16, 2022 NSF names Center for Computer-Assisted Synthesis a Phase II Center for Chemical Innovation August 15, 2022 Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Russian atrocities against clergy in Ukraine For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn