Sep 23

Dr. Elizabeth Morrissy, Her Life and Legacy as a Catholic Professor and Activist

Saturday, September 23, 2023 - Saturday, September 23, 2023
to
Loyola Notre Dame Library Lobby
This is a special event during Alumnae and Alumni Weekend. All members of the NDMU community are invited to attend.

Join Dr. Evelyn Spratt, Director of the Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program, to learn about the life of Dr. Elizabeth Morrissy. At this reception, Morrissy Honors alumnae and current students will be able to examine the archival exhibit curated by Dr. Spratt. The exhibit will focus on Dr. Morrissy’s life as a professor at Notre Dame, and as an activist promoting social justice for women and the underserved during the 20th century. Part of the exhibit will also include artifacts from the honors program when it began in 1981 – 1982. The connections between Dr. Morrissy’s life and philosophy and the honors program will be highlighted. A dessert reception will be offered.

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