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The Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell, C.S.C. (Nov. 15, 1884- Jun. 4, 1934) was an American
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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.


President of the University of Notre Dame

Rev. O'Donnell appreciated both the academic vision and improvements of Cavanaugh and
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, who greatly expanded facilities, and combined both aspects during his presidency. In 1929, he built the
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. He also restored Sacred Heart Church and constructed the law school building. In 1931, construction of
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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
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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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* http://archives.nd.edu/hope/hope28.htm * http://magazine.nd.edu/news/14882-time-and-again-an-appreciation-of-charles-l-o-donnell-csc/ * https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45765256 {{DEFAULTSORT:ODonnell, Charles L. Congregation of Holy Cross 1884 births 1934 deaths 20th-century American Roman Catholic priests Catholics from Indiana People from Greenfield, Indiana Presidents of the University of Notre Dame Recipients of the Order of the Crown (Italy) World War I chaplains 20th-century American academics