Faculty and Staff Edition
For the Week of May 6
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Chapel Conversations
The Mary, Queen of Families Chapel is one of the elements that makes the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art unique among other art museums. A functioning chapel that also serves as a site-specific art installation integrating other works from the museum’s collection, this space is ripe for dynamic exploration and engagement.
Tuesday, May 7; 11 a.m. to noon in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Art Social @ Night: A Creative Gathering
Get creative and connect with friends (and make new ones) during this new drop-in program just for adults. You bring your friend group (or come solo and ready to make new friends!) and a creative spirit. The museum staff supply the project, materials, inspiration and guidance. A match made in heaven! Come when you can and stay as long as you like.
Thursday, May 9; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Artful Storytime
Designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills, Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. This month, embark on a buzzworthy adventure and explore the wiggly and wonderful world of bugs! This program is best for families with children ages 4 to 6.
Saturday, May 11; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
The Met Opera/Live in HD: “Madama Butterfly” (Puccini)
The extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut) tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman co-stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. $23 adult, $16 child/student.
Saturday, May 11; 1 to 4:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
51st Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
Starting Thursday with the annual Lift Every Voice Concert at IUSB, competition rounds take place Friday through Sunday at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, ending with the Gold Medal Concert on Sunday. This is a weekend full of truly breathtaking performances. Free and open to the public.
Friday, May 10; 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 11; 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 12; 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fischoff Soiree at the Raclin Murphy
This lunchtime concert features a senior division ensemble from the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Following the performance, musicians will be available for an interactive Q&A session. Bring your lunch or opt for something from Ivan’s Café.
Friday, May 10; noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Hosting NCAA First Round
· NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament
The #1 seed Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team will host the NCAA Tournament First Round. The Fighting Irish will play the winner of the Wednesday, May 8, matchup between Albany and Sacred Heart. Gates will open 60 minutes before gametime. Unlike the regular season, this postseason game will be ticketed, and the adjacent Alumni Stadium (soccer) box office will serve as the ticket office on game day.
Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross students receive free admission and are encouraged to request a ticket in advance via an email they will receive. Based on availability, students may also claim a free ticket by presenting their ID upon arrival at the Alumni Stadium box office on Sunday.
Notre Dame faculty/staff and the general public can purchase tickets in advance at UND.com/BuyTickets, or from the Alumni Stadium box office, beginning 90 minutes before gametime. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age.
Sunday, May 12; 5 p.m. at Arlotta Stadium
· NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament
The #7 seed Notre Dame women’s lacrosse team will host the NCAA Tournament First Round at 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, vs. Coastal Carolina. Michigan takes on Mercer in the other First Round matchup at 4 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Arlotta Stadium. The winners play in a Second Round matchup at noon Sunday, May 12, at Arlotta Stadium. Gates will open 60 minutes prior to game time. Unlike the regular season, this postseason game will be ticketed, and the adjacent Alumni Stadium (soccer) box office will serve as the ticket office on game day.
Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross students receive free admission and are encouraged to request a ticket in advance via an email they will receive. Students may also claim a free ticket by presenting their ID upon arrival at the Alumni Stadium box office on game day. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age.
Notre Dame faculty/staff and the general public can purchase tickets in advance at UND.com/BuyTickets, or from the Alumni Stadium box office, beginning 90 minutes before gametime.
Friday, May 10; 1 p.m. at Arlotta Stadium
Closures, Limited Hours and Cancellations
Hesburgh Library Summer Hours
Find all branch and service desk hours at https://library.nd.edu/hours.
Hesburgh Library will have summer hours from Friday, May 10, through Friday, Aug. 16. The library will be open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The library will be closed Memorial Day (May 27) and Independence Day (July 4).
Deadlines or Registrations
Registration for Summer Online Courses
Are you interested in enhancing your skills or diving into big ideas this summer? Registration for Summer Online courses is open now. Courses are credit-bearing and meet once or twice per week in live online sessions, typically held in the evenings. Your employee educational benefits can be used to help pay for courses for you (or for your children).
Educational and Research Opportunities
Summus Master Class — “Posture Matters: Preventing and Treating Tech Neck”
Take in a class on postural health with Madeline Gentile, licensed massage therapist, certified personal trainer and owner of Manual Movement Therapy in New York. Gentile will share practical strategies and tools to enhance your posture, including a demonstration of stretching techniques to alleviate neck discomfort and tension. Register through your Summus dashboard by logging in at summusglobal.com/dashboard.
Wednesday, May 8; noon to 12:30 p.m. online
Adam Matthew Digital Collection (AM Explorer) Now Available
The Notre Dame community can now access millions of pages of primary source materials through the Adam Matthew Digital Collection (AM Explorer). The database covers the sciences and humanities from the 15th to 21st centuries. The user-friendly collections are clearly organized, helping researchers quickly identify materials useful to their projects. Learn more.
Faith and Service
Sing with the Notre Dame Community Choir This Summer!
All are welcome and no audition or fees are required. For information, please contact Patrick Kronner, the choral program director and organist, at pkronner@nd.edu or visit communitychoir.nd.edu. Weekly rehearsals are on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:45 a.m. in Room 329, Coleman-Morse Center, from May 30 through July 28. The group will sing at the 10 a.m. Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Weekly rehearsals: Thursdays, starting May 30; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 329, Coleman-Morse Center
Sundays, 8:45 a.m. in Room 329, Coleman-Morse Center
Sunday Masses: 10 to 11 a.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Health and Recreation
Mammograms on Campus
ND faculty and staff, call for an appointment: 574-335-4500 or 800-455-4450. Limited appointments are available.
Wednesday, May 8; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mobile Medical Unit parked near Gate D, Notre Dame Stadium
Wednesday, May 22; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lectures and Presentations
Lanzamiento del octavo informe comprensivo del Instituto Kroc sobre la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz de Colombia
Le extendemos una especial invitación para que nos acompañe en el lanzamiento del octavo informe comprensivo, cuyos hallazgos son el resultado del monitoreo a la implementación siguiendo los principios de independencia, imparcialidad y rigurosidad académica.
Tuesday, May 7; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Webinar a través de Zoom
Launch of the Kroc Institute’s Eighth Comprehensive Report on Colombian Peace Accord Implementation
Get a first look at the Kroc Institute’s eighth comprehensive report, covering the period from December 2022 through November 2023, for an interactive launch event that highlights the report’s findings.
Wednesday, May 8; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Conversation — “Riding the Waves of Change: Strategies for Resilience and Support”
At times, we might feel overwhelmed by the constant tide of change. Join the Change Management Community of Practice for a conversation about navigating change and dealing with change fatigue. Join the group. A Zoom meeting will be added to your calendar if you are in the Google Group.
Wednesday, May 8; 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom
Safety, Parking and Traffic
Road Closure
Courtney Lane, between Twyckenham Drive and Leahy Drive, will close to vehicle traffic Monday, May 6, to accommodate construction of the new Jack and Kathy Shields Family Hall. Pedestrians may still access the area. Please pay attention to posted signs. Courtney Lane is expected to reopen in 2026.
Social Gatherings
Sustainability Celebration
The Notre Dame community is invited to come together to celebrate sustainability work at Notre Dame, connect with fellow sustainability champions, recognize campus partners and see what’s on the horizon for campus sustainability. Drinks and heavy appetizers provided. Register online.
Thursday, May 9; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center (Remarks will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.)
Legendary Karaoke with BFSA
Show off your vocal skills at Legendary Karaoke with the Notre Dame Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA)! Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and select appetizers will be 50 percent off. Ages 21 and older. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 9; 6 to 9 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Newest Features in Zoom
Zoom remains one of the most important tools used at Notre Dame. Learn about some of the latest features available for campus use. Free. Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Wednesday, May 8; 10:30 to 11 a.m. via Zoom
Reporting & Analytics Community of Practice Slack Channel
Do you have questions about Tableau, data, reporting or statistics and don’t know who to ask? Need a response quickly? Or simply want to learn more about these topics? The new Reporting & Analytics Community of Practice (R&A CoP) Slack Channel can help! Click on the link to learn how to join.
Canvas Tip: Is Your Course Gradebook Ready to Send Final Grades?
Instructors can send final grades directly to the registrar’s system from Canvas, but there are a couple of things you’ll want to do to confirm that all grades are accurate and accounted for before that final submission.
Google and Box Account Deletion for Inactive Students Begins June 6
In the final phase of the account lifecycle process, inactive student accounts will be deleted starting Thursday, June 6. This includes any Google or Box files owned by students who left the University prior to July 30, 2022 — including the files and folders associated with them. Avoid losing access to this shared content by moving it to a shared drive before June 6.
Also This Week ...
Bonus Recycling Trivia Topic: Blue Common Room Bins
While Sustainability’s recycling trivia has ended for students, there are two bonus rounds for staff and faculty. Today’s subject is about blue common room bins. As always, read the FAQ to learn more and answer the trivia question.
Final Exams Hours
Hesburgh Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 11 p.m. Friday, May 10. Review all branch and service desk hours.
Keep up to date on new hires and colleagues celebrating service anniversaries. Obituaries and memorial information may be found at In Memory. Please contact askHR at 631-5900 to submit obituary and memorial updates.