Lend a Hand
The 2020 Institutional Spot
Several years ago, market research told us the Word of Life mural (affectionately called Touchdown Jesus by many), on the southern facade of the Hesburgh Libary, was Notre Dame’s most recognizable landmark, even more recognizable than the golden dome of the Main Building. This work of art brings together 5,700 individual pieces of stone that Fr. Ted Hesburgh once described as “a kaleidoscope of personalities that make up the history of Christianity and pre-Christianity.” After 56 years, these 81 different stones from 16 different countries retain their rich colors despite the sometimes harsh climate. What a beautiful metaphor for the Notre Dame family.
Studying the pieces of the mural, we became intrigued with the movement of the figures’ hands. They are figures from centuries ago, yet they represent scholarship, the arts, leadership and so many aspects of work that continue today at Notre Dame. We wanted to give viewers a close-up view of these hands in action, a view not possible from the ground. Enter our drone. After capturing drone footage of our favorite hands in the mural, we poured over our collection of footage from the past few years. We searched for shots that closely match the actions of the saints, sinners and scholars in the artwork. Notre Dame is a place of scholarship and research put into action to create a better world. So we challenge you to join us and lend a hand.
Other Videos
A Community of Layers
A Tour Through Time
A Transformative Journey
Notre Dame Experiences Life at the Border
Bridge Building in the East
Cuba: Crossroads of the Americas
'Cultural maintenance'
Educating lawyers with a global perspective
Fighting for Freedom of Thought
Fighting for Lasting Peace
Fighting Mosquito-borne Diseases
Fighting to Protect the Innocent
Form and Function
Haiti: How salt can help fight a debilitating disease
Haiti: Notre Dame's Fight to End Lymphatic Filariasis
Haiti: Treating Lymphatic Philariasis
Implementing the Colombian Peace Agreement
Leading by Learning: Alejandra Pinto
Leading by Learning: Melina Torres
Living Stones
For these students, it's so much more than a pilgrimage
'London is its own classroom'
Notre Dame Delegation in Mexico
Notre Dame in China: Alma Mater on the Great Wall
Notre Dame in China: Chengdu
Notre Dame in China: Hong Kong
Notre Dame in China: Hong Kong and Academic Freedom
Notre Dame in Ireland
Notre Dame in Rome: Day 1
Notre Dame in Rome: Day 2
Notre Dame in South America
Notre Dame marks 50 years of the London Law Program
Pope Francis blesses cornerstones of Holy Cross schools in Bangladesh
Silent Night
Notre Dame in Jerusalem
Steps in Time
Strengthening ties in India
The Notre Dame Award: Brazilian judge Sergio Moro
The Professors
"The struggle is long": Mothers of Mexico's missing accept 2018 Notre Dame Award
Viaggi
Where We Belong
