Notre Dame in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cancer Survivor & Awareness Tree

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 27, 2024

1. Cancer Survivor & Awareness Tree Marker

Inscription. This magnolia tree was dedicated at Reunion 2000 by the Black Alumni of Notre Dame as a cancer survivor tree. It was rededicated at Reunion 2009 after the ribbon-shaped brick walkway was added to enhance its presence. As it grows and blossoms each year, the magnolia represents renewal of life and commemorates survivorship.

For her leadership on this initiative, the University is grateful to Dr. Eleanor M. Walker, a radiation oncologist recognized for her dedication to patient advocacy and quality of life whose work was inspired by her mother's wisdom: "Always treat your patients as if they were a family member."

You are invited to tie a ribbon from this display on the tree to commemorate your own survival or that of a loved one.

Erected 2009 by University of Notre Dame Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 41° 41.819′ N, 86° 14.355′ W. Marker is in Notre Dame, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It can be reached from North Notre Dame Avenue. The marker and tree are on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, along a pathway between

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the Eck Visitors Center and the parking lot for the Morris Inn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Notre Dame IN 46556, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana

and in Greater South Bend.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brother André Bessette C.S.C. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Michael Dillon McCafferty, C.S.C. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lou Holtz (approx. ¼ mile away); Edward Sorin (approx. ¼ mile away); Coach Frank Leahy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockne, Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Knute Rockne (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ara Parseghian (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Notre Dame.

Cancer Survivor & Awareness Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 27, 2024

2. Cancer Survivor & Awareness Tree and Marker

An earlier marker related to the tree is in the front of this photo.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 28, 2024

3. Cancer Survivor & Awareness Tree Marker

The Morris Inn parking lot is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.