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Even More Lego Robotics Coverage

2012-01-03T14:00:00-05:00

Please click here to see another great article about our I-Robotics team.

Youth Programming Resumes Monday, January 9

2012-01-03T14:00:00-05:00

Just a reminder that youth programming begins again on Monday, January 9th.

More Shakespeare Coverage!

2011-12-22T13:05:00-05:00

To read more about our Shakespeare Monologue Competition winners – please click here

More Lego Robotics Coverage

2011-12-22T13:00:00-05:00

To read more coverage of our State Champion Lego Robotics team – please click here

Lego Robotics Team Wins State Championship!

2011-12-12T08:00:00-05:00

This past weekend the I-Robotics team from the Robinson Community Learning Center was honored as the top FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League Robotics team in the state of Indiana. Competing with 52 teams from all corners of the state, I-Robotics was chosen as number one in the combined areas of Research Project, Robot Design, and exemplifying the Core Values of FIRST Lego League. It was a day long competition that allowed students to interact with each other and discover what other innovative solutions each team developed to combat food contamination. As a result of their victory, I-Robotics will be invited to attend either the U.S. National Tournament in Legoland, CA, or the Open European Championship in Mannheim, Germany.

I-Robotics team members include: Isaiah Crudup, Cambrin Dixon, Thomas Forsythe, Malik Giger, Andrew McDonald, Hannah Moss, Lydia Moss, Philip Moss, Tiana Mudzimurema, and Valencia Randolph.

They are coached by Dr. G. David Moss and Mr. Lionel Pittman.

To see some local news coverage, please click here

Shakespeare Monologue Competition Results

2011-12-10T13:00:00-05:00

The RCLC hosted this year’s Shakespeare Monologue Competition and congratulations to the following winners:

Elementary Division
1st Place: India McKinney
Runner-Up: Kashlin Biffle

Junior High Division
1st Place Indonesia Holt
Runner-Up Zion Williams

High School Division
1st Place Candace Williams
Runner-Up Joan Becker

College Division
1st Place Kendra Rask
Runner-Up Bob Pak

Congratulations to Candace Williams for advancing to the State Finals in February!!

Lego Robotics Takes 1st Place in Robot Design

2011-11-22T08:40:00-05:00

Congrats to our Lego Robotics Team for winning 1st Place for Robot Design in the First Lego League – NCI Tournament.

Next stop is the State Tournament!!

Marguerite Taylor Inducted Into the South Bend Hall of Fame

2011-11-17T08:00:00-05:00

Congratulations to Marguerite Taylor for being inducted into the South Bend Hall of Fame!

To read more about this exciting event – please click here

ND Alums Ride Bicycles for Kids

2011-11-10T08:00:00-05:00

On Friday, October 21, fifteen participants in the 4th Annual Alumni Bike Ride for the Kids made the trip from Chicago to the Robinson Center, arriving in the early evening the night before the USC game.

The 100-mile bike ride, leaves from downtown Chicago and travels along the Lake Michigan and through Northwest Indiana to arrive in time for a Notre Dame football game.

The bike riders were able to see the Lego Team in action as they presented their current project. The event raised more than $5,000, which will enable the Lego Robotics team to travel and compete in regional and state competitions again this year!

To see the complete story, please click here

Back to School Picnic - Friday, September 23

2011-09-21T16:00:00-04:00

Please join us on Friday, September 23, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, for a Community Back to School Picnic. The RCLC is partnering with the Northeast Neighborhood Council, Center for Social Concerns, and Notre Dame Student Affairs – and will provide food, games, and entertainment for all ages!

Media Attention Builds Around Fight Like a Champion

2011-09-15T08:00:00-04:00

Mike Lee’s “Fight Like a Champion” event, supporting the RCLC and the Ara Parseghian Foundation, is receiving a tremendous amount of media attention – locally, regionally, and nationally!

Please click the following links for more information:

Yoga Classes Starting Monday

2011-09-14T14:00:00-04:00

Continuing a partnership with Notre Dame’s Rec Sports, the RCLC will once again be hosting Monday evening yoga classes from 6:00 to 7:00m, beginning September 19. The class will run for 6 weeks, and the cost is $20 for the entire session.

Fight Like a Champion Tickets Still On Sale

2011-09-12T19:00:00-04:00

Please get your Fight Like a Champion tickets for Friday, September 16, at Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion. A large portion of the proceeds will go to the RCLC!

To purchase tickets – please click here

AT&T Awards the Youth Entrepreneurship Program a $10,000 Grant

2011-08-11T13:35:00-04:00

AT&T Indiana President George S. Fleetwood today announced that the company will contribute $10,000 to help fund the RCLC Youth Entrepreneurship Program.

Please click here for the entire story.

RCLC Receives an AmeriCorps Grant

2011-08-05T12:33:00-04:00

The Robinson Community Learning Center has been awarded a $133,427 grant from the State of Indiana to create six full- and 12 part-time AmeriCorps service positions.

Each full-time employee, along with two of the part-time employees, will focus on providing direct services to one of the RCLC’s six educational programs: Adult education, Youth education, Shakespeare Company, Youth Entrepreneurship, Take Ten and Supplemental Education Services.

Please click here to see more.

More Coverage for Mike Lee's "Fight Like a Champion"

2011-08-04T16:45:00-04:00

To check out more video coverage of the Mike Lee press conference – please click here

"Fight Like a Champion" to Benefit RCLC

2011-08-03T16:01:00-04:00

Former ND student, and unbeaten boxer, Mike Lee is having his next bout on Sept. 16.

The event, dubbed “Fight Like A Champion,” will be held on Notre Dame’s campus at the Purcell Pavilion Joyce Center, with all proceeds to benefit the Robinson Community Learning Center and the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.

“I knew that no matter who I wanted to donate to, it’d be kids-related and help out kids in the South Bend community and neighboring communities,” Lee said at a press conference Tuesday.

“I’ve had friends who have tutored there (at the Robinson Center) and everyone in the Notre Dame community is very familiar with how well the center has done. I felt that was kind of a no-brainer and I’m just really happy to be involved in that.”

To see the entire article, please click here

To see a video of the press conference, please click here

South Bend Community Hall of Fame Will Honor Marguerite Taylor

2011-06-24T14:19:00-04:00

Marguerite Taylor will be inducted into the “South Bend Community Hall of Fame” in the Fall of 2011. This is an award long overdue, as Marguerite has been an active participant in numerous community activities, with a particular concentration on the Northeast Neighborhood.

Velshonna Luckey Wins Presidential Award

2011-06-14T15:30:00-04:00

Velshonna Luckey received Notre Dame’s Presidential Values Award at the 2011 Service Recognition Dinner. The award recognizes employees whose performance reflects the University’s core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, leadership in mission, and leadership in excellence.

Velshonna is a true leader who is changing lives, as well as helping strengthen the relationship between South Bend and Notre Dame.

Shakespeare Summer Camp Begins

2011-06-13T12:40:00-04:00

The Summer Shakespeare Camp began on Monday, June 13, with about 20 participants. The camp lasts 6 weeks and will include a performance of Romeo & Juliet on Saturday, July 9 – along with participation in the Notre Dame ShakeScenes Festival on July 16 & 17.