For the Week of April 28
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Voices from the Collection: Hear from the Artists Themselves
Welcome to a new series from the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art where online interviews are shared with select Indigenous artists talking about their works in the galleries. This week’s featured artist is David Ocelotl Garcia.
The Juggler 100 Coffeehouse Release Party
The Juggler is releasing its 100th volume and celebrating this occasion at a coffeehouse release party! Come and enjoy free Hagerty treats and coffee while artists and authors present their work. The presentations provide a great opportunity to explore the content of the magazine beyond what is found on the page.
Tuesday, April 29; 7 to 8 p.m. in Hagerty Family Café, Duncan Student Center
BFA/BA Honors Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception
View the annual exhibition of the culminating thesis projects created by students graduating with a BFA or BA Honors degree from the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. The show will run from April 30–May 18.
Opening reception: Wednesday, April 30; 5 to 7 p.m. in the AAHD Galleries (Rooms 214/216), Riley Hall
Art + Insight
Engage with art, connect with others, and explore new perspectives in Art + Insight, a program designed for adults 55+. Through guided close-looking exercises, lively conversations, and shared experiences, the group will discover fresh ways to engage with art while building community. Join in for meaningful discussions and creative inspiration.
Thursday, May 1; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Marian Art Conversations
To celebrate the start of May, traditionally devoted to the Virgin Mary, join in for a special program dedicated to celebrating works of art featuring Mary. This opportunity will offer a rich experience that combines art, conversation, and prayer for visitors to explore the deep spiritual and artistic representations of Mary throughout history.
Thursday, May 1; 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Friday, May 2; 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Open Studio
Join in for Open Studio, a monthly drop-in program designed to help you connect with your creative side. This program encourages participants to engage—in guided or freestyle ways—with materials inspired by the themes, techniques, and media of a featured work of art. This summer, the focus will be on Earth Kid (Boy) by Yinka Shonibare.
Sunday, May 4; noon to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality
You are encouraged to watch this documentary on soon-to-be-saint Carlo Acutis, which will be in theaters April 27–29 only. This film was produced by the McGrath Institute for Church Life in collaboration with Castletown Media and the National Eucharistic Revival. $12.50.
Sunday through Tuesday, April 27–29; at various times in AMC Theatres
Infernal Affairs (2002)
Tony Leung and Andy Lau star in this iconic Hong Kong thriller that inspired The Departed. A cop undercover in a triad and a gangster embedded in the police race to expose each other. As loyalties blur and betrayals rise, Infernal Affairs delivers a gripping, twist-filled tale of identity and deception. $7 adults, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Thursday, May 1; 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Working Class Goes to Hell (2023)
In honor of International Workers’ Day, this satirical companion to The Working Class Goes to Heaven explores global labor struggles. After a deadly factory fire in a Balkan town, tensions rise as union setbacks test solidarity. When talks fail, desperate workers consider a deal with the devil. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Thursday, May 1; 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, May 2; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 3; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Eephus (2024)
In 1990s Massachusetts, two longtime rec baseball teams face off for one final game before their beloved field is razed. As innings stretch on, friendships, rivalries, and small-town life unfold. Carson Lund’s nostalgic debut is a warm, funny tribute to baseball, community, and the bittersweet passage of time. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, May 2; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 3; 3 to 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 3; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m.
Sunday, May 4; 4 to 5:45 p.m.
The Last Starfighter (1984)
May the Fourth be somewhat with you. The Pfinklepfunder year is closed with The Last Starfighter, a cult classic often dubbed a Star Wars knock-off—with arcade flair. When teen Alex (Lance Guest) tops the game Starfighter, he’s recruited into a real intergalactic war by its mysterious creator (Robert Preston). $1.
Sunday, May 4; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Unchained Melodies Spring Concert
Take a break from studying for finals and come hear the songs the campus a cappella group has spent all semester preparing, featuring many genres and artists you know and love. This event is free to attend and is open to the entire tri-campus community.
Monday, April 28; 7 to 8 p.m. on the Hagerty Family Café stage, Duncan Student Center
ND Jazz Bands Spring Concert
Jazz Band 1 and Jazz Band 2, and ND’s New Orleans Brass Band will play both historical and contemporary jazz selections. The music will include exciting solos and great vocals. Songs will include the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and more.
Tuesday, April 29; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Special Event: US Air Force Chamber Winds
The USAF Band of Mid-America Chamber Winds presents an intimate evening of chamber music featuring solos, duos, and ensembles across genres. As musical ambassadors of Air Mobility Command, these acclaimed musicians perform free concerts across the Midwest, honoring the heritage and pride of the US Air Force. Free, but ticketed.
Wednesday, April 30; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Special Event: SBYSO Spring Concert “May the Fourth Be with You”
Join in for the South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras’ final concert of the 2024–25 season. Enjoy Star Wars-themed music from the Concert and Symphony Orchestras, plus spotlight performances by SBYSO’s concerto competition winners. A fun and festive evening for the whole family. $15 adults, $8 students/children.
Sunday, May 4; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Celebrating All Our Mother Figures
With Mother’s Day near, the Notre Dame Alumni Association invites you to honor the amazing moms, grandmothers, and mother figures in your life. Submit a Grotto Prayer Request, and the NDAA will offer it on your behalf. Then, join the NDAA for a live Rosary and prayer service at the Grotto or on the Notre Dame Alumni Association Facebook page. Prayer requests can be submitted from Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 8. Submit a prayer request.
Friday, May 9; 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the Grotto, and virtually on Facebook
Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Volunteers Needed
The 52nd Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition is seeking volunteers to help during the weekend of May 9–11. Musical experience is not necessary. For more information, please contact Miki Strabley at miki@fischoff.org.
Friday, May 9; volunteer shifts available from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and O'Neill Hall of Music
Saturday, May 10; volunteer shifts available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Sunday, May 11; volunteer shifts available from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Workshop: “Excellence in Mentorship”
Do you have a student or teacher doing research in your lab this summer? Join the Center for Broader Impacts (CBI) for a workshop on excellence in mentoring. Graduate student mentors will prepare to host a student or teacher in their lab and meaningfully involve them in the research process. Lunch will be provided. See event page for more details. Please register by Friday, May 2.
Wednesday, June 4; noon to 3 p.m. in Room 322, Jordan Hall of Science
Educational and Research Opportunities
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
· Tour of the Tidyverse Series–Reproducible Work in R, Part 3
This final session in the tidyverse series integrates your previous work in data manipulation and visualization into an “R” Markdown document, a format for sharing work as a reproducible format. (Participants should have attended the first two sessions.) Additionally, it covers a package outside the tidyverse, knitr, which generates reports.
Monday, April 28; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Natural Language Processing with Python
This hands-on workshop is an introduction to the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), a very popular suite of Python (programming language) modules that make the process of text mining easier. By the end of the workshop, you will have a working knowledge of Python and exposure to the inner workings of the NLTK.
Tuesday, April 29; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Using the Distant Reader
This workshop is useful to anyone across campus who needs to read large volumes of materials, and will help you take control of your content. The Distant Reader, a locally written system, can take large volumes of URLs or files, create a corpus, convert it into plain text, complete natural language processing, and output sets of reports.
Wednesday, April 30; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Toohey Awards
All are welcome to celebrate this year’s recipients of the Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C. Awards for Social Justice and Preaching:
2025 Toohey Award for Social Justice: Pat Holmes, director of Academic Services for Student-Athletes
2025 Toohey Award for Preaching: Rev. Stephen M. Koeth, C.S.C., assistant professor, Department of History
Tuesday, April 29; 5:15 to 6 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (during the 5:15 p.m. Daily Mass)
Mass in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel
Celebrate the beginning of the month of Marian devotion in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel. Led by Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C., the rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, this opportunity to worship amid site-specific installations offers an opportunity to reflect on the connection between liturgy and the arts.
Thursday, May 1; 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Health and Recreation
Artful Yoga
Engage with the Raclin Murphy Museum as a space for well-being and inspiration. Join yoga instructor Steve Krojniewski in the galleries to relax and recharge while surrounded by works from the collection.
Thursday, May 1; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Lectures and Presentations
Path to Retirement Webinar: “Social Security 101”
Hear directly from a Social Security specialist to learn how Social Security retirement benefits work, when you’re eligible for them, and what to consider before applying.
Monday, April 28; 2 to 3 p.m. virtually
Democracy Talk Panel Discussion: “Trump 2.0—Assessing the First 100 Days”
An expert panel of political science professors and institute directors will explain the political dynamics, successes, challenges, and surprises of the first 100 days of “Trump 2.0.” Topics include executive orders, appointments and personnel, national security and foreign policy, democratic norms and executive power, and more.
Monday, April 28; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Summus Master Class—“Mastering Your Mind: Managing Catastrophic Thinking”
Join in for an insightful session on mastering catastrophic thinking. Discover practical strategies and tools to break free from spiraling thoughts, enhancing your relationships, career, personal growth, and overall mental wellbeing with Thea Gallagher, clinical psychologist at NYU Langone Health. Register through your Summus dashboard at summusglobal.com/dashboard.
Tuesday, April 29; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Presentation—“The BELS Initiative: One Year In. A Status Report on the BELS Initiative for the Campus Community”
Join Paul Bohn and the BELS (Bioengineering & Life Sciences Initiative) team as they provide an overview of the progress and achievements made during the initiative’s first year of operation. Learn how the unit is already impacting biomedical research on campus and hear what is ahead for the coming year. Lunch provided.
Tuesday, April 29; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room B01, McCourtney Hall
or Wednesday, April 30; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
According to Palestinian and Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace, the ceremony “provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to grieve together and stand strong in demanding an end to the occupation and ongoing violence.”
Tuesday, April 29; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Conversation: “The Ever-Vanishing Horizon Toward a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine”
What might a just peace look like for Israelis and Palestinians? Out of the many options that have been proposed over the decades—one-state, two-state, bi-national confederation, international peacekeeping missions—what seems most likely in the foreseeable future? Is an absence of war our last best hope, or can we keep hope alive for enduring peace that reconciles the two peoples? The University’s Israel-Palestine event series concludes with another conversation with David Myers and Hussein Ibish about the range of futures for the region: the ideal, the possible, and the probable. Notre Dame IDs will be required for entrance to this event.
Tuesday, April 29; 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 155, DeBartolo Hall
This week’s lecture, “Menopause Madness: Debunking the Myths and Taking Control,” is presented by Sara Bajuyo, MD, and Elizabeth Lindenman, MD, co-owners of Zuli Direct Care. Register via the QR code on the poster.
Tuesday, April 29; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the 1st Source Auditorium, Raclin-Carmichael Hall, 1234 N. Notre Dame Ave. South Bend
Talk: “State of Refugee Resettlement”
As the new federal administration has settled in and priorities have become clear, refugee resettlement within the US has also been adjusting. Attend this talk with Rachel Kessel, community engagement specialist from Church World Service, who will provide as-of-this-moment information about the state of refugee resettlement in the US.
Wednesday, April 30; 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Path to Retirement Webinar: “ND Pension Overview”
For non-exempt employees first hired before July 1, 2016, come to this session to learn more about your pension benefit, understand when you’ll be eligible to commence a pension benefit, and discover tools that can help you estimate the value of your pension benefit. Zoom meeting link.
Thursday, May 1; 10 to 11 a.m. virtually
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Bike Roundup and Summer Bike Tags
Faculty, staff, and students, take your bike or push scooter with you when leaving campus for the summer. If you will use a bike/scooter on campus this summer, go to Hammes Mowbray Hall beginning Monday, April 28, to pick up a red tag to place on the handlebars. Otherwise, your bike/scooter will be removed in NDPD’s bike roundup starting Tuesday, May 27. Unregistered bikes/scooters that are removed are held for only 30 days.
Social Gatherings
Art Sale
Don’t miss this annual art sale, now expanded to feature even more artwork from the art department. Shop handcrafted pottery, paintings, sculptures, and prints by talented graduate students and faculty. Discover high-quality, original pieces—perfect as unique gifts or beautiful additions to your home.
Tuesday, April 29; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Great Hall, O’Shaughnessy Hall
Wednesday, April 30; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
English Conversation Table
Practice English with both native and non-native speakers and make some new friends in the process. It is free and open to anyone at Notre Dame.
Friday, May 2; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 220E, Bond Hall
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Prepare Students for Online Tests with These Helpful Tips
Taking exams online requires preparation that goes beyond studying. Share these important tips with your students so they are ready and comfortable on testing days.
Also This Week ...
What Is ND Hydro, and What Makes It Unique?
Notre Dame Sustainability presents Sustainability Trivia: FAQ Series. Each week, a new topic will be tackled and you’ll be challenged with a few questions. Answer correctly to enter a raffle for a secret prize at the end of the semester. This week, we’re talking about ND Hydro, a hydroelectric facility on St. Joseph River.
Campus Waste Bins for Move-Out
Move-out season for students is here, and you’ll likely see temporary waste and donation bins popping up around campus. To reduce contamination, please do not put anything in a container unless you know where it’s going and the bin is properly labeled. During last year’s move-out season, Notre Dame students donated more than 88,000 pounds of items to Goodwill.
Hesburgh Library Spring Finals Hours
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours. Hesburgh Library is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 11:00 p.m. Friday, May 9.