From TheTidings.com:

Notre Dame and Obama: Action, reaction and principles of life

What is the purpose of presenting “honorary degrees,” or similar kudos, at the college and university level? Do commencement speakers require such honors? What does it suggest to honor someone? How does a Catholic institution not commit error by honoring an individual whose views conflict with core principles of Catholic teaching?

“Doctor,” in academia, suggests “teacher.” If Notre Dame does not want to imply endorsement of President Obama’s position on abortion, it should not present an honorary “teaching” award — doctor of laws, no less — to one who suggested that determining when a baby gets human rights was above his pay grade.

Academic institutions, Catholic entities included, have a right and an obligation to promote the critical discussion of controversial issues. As Catholics who believe in the goodness of God, we are blessed with free will, and doubly blessed that our country bestows freedom on us as American citizens. But as we learn (or should learn) early on, neither free will nor constitutional freedom is absolute, if we are persons and institutions of conscience with respect for our fellow human beings. more……

Conservative Nation’s position on this: let Obama present his commencement address, but follow ASU’s lead and do not bestow upon him the honorary degree..

A couple of sites at the forefront of the controversy, neither of which Conservative Nation explicitly endorses:

notredamescandal.com
stopobamanotredame.com

-Cnation