Charles O'Donnell | |
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11th President of the University of Notre Dame | |
In office 1928–1934 | |
Preceded by | Matthew J. Walsh |
Succeeded by | John Francis O'Hara |
Personal details | |
Born | Greenfield,Indiana | November 15,1884
Died | June 4,1934 49) Notre Dame,Indiana | (aged
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery,Notre Dame,Indiana |
Alma mater | The Catholic University of America,University of Notre Dame |
The Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell,C.S.C. (Nov. 15,1884- Jun. 4,1934) was an American Catholic priest,military chaplain of the US Army and President of the University of Notre Dame from 1928 to 1934. He served as military chaplain in World War I,and his helmet is still hanging on the east door in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. [1]
Rev. O'Donnell appreciated both the academic vision and improvements of Cavanaugh and Burns and the practical consideration of Walsh,who greatly expanded facilities,and combined both aspects during his presidency. In 1929,he built the Notre Dame Stadium. He also restored Sacred Heart Church and constructed the law school building. In 1931,construction of Alumni and Dillon was begun,in addition to the Cushing Hall of Engineering and a new heating plant. This rapid expansion,which cost the University more than $2,800,000,was made possible in large part through football revenues. Academically,O'Donnell eliminated in 1929 the school for Minims,which created more room for college students. He actively sought distinguished lecturers throughout his presidency and attracted William Butler Yeats to visit campus. O'Donnell also established a new coat of arms and for the University,because he felt that the old one was indistinguishable from the seal of the Holy Cross order.
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