For the week of August 17.
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for faculty/staff/postdocs.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Bite-Sized Art
A brief lunchtime program, where a member of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art’s education staff will lead a short, yet engaging exploration of a single work of art in the permanent collection. Not all works on view take center stage, so join in for this opportunity to take a deep dive into a piece that you might not have noticed on a previous stroll through the galleries.
Wednesday, Aug. 19; noon to 12:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Fantasia (1940)
Part of Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films. Disney’s groundbreaking Fantasia (1940) pairs classical music with eight imaginative animated segments, ranging from vibrant storytelling to striking abstraction. Featuring Mickey Mouse in his first feature film, it remains a timeless celebration of the possibilities of music and animation.
Sunday, Aug. 23; 1 to 3:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Notre Dame Band’s First 2026 Marchout
The ND Band kicks off its 181st year on Thursday with a campus marchout. Starting at Ricci Band Hall, they’ll parade past the Hesburgh Library, Clarke Memorial Fountain, and Grace Hall, concluding at the Ricci Family Fields. Returning band members and auditioning students participate in this traditional event ringing in the beginning of a new school year.
Thursday, Aug. 20; 9 to 9:30 a.m. campus-wide
Theater: Macbeth (NDSF 2026) Opening Night
The 2026 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival is opening its Professional Company Macbeth on Thursday, August 20. Come see a unique staging of one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, where the audience is at the center of the story. The show runs August 20–30, so get your tickets on the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center’s website. All opening night tickets are $85; for all other shows student tickets are $10, faculty/staff tickets range from $40 to $55, and general public tickets range from $45 to $60.
Thursday, Aug. 20; 6 to 10:30 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Aug. 21; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 22; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 23; 2 p.m.
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Notre Dame Children’s Choir Auditions and Registration for 2026–27 Season
The Notre Dame Children’s Choir (NDCC) invites children ages 5–17 to join this free afterschool sacred music program. The NDCC teaches children how to sing healthfully, read music, listen and work with others, and perform, as well as build a caring community and develop leadership skills. No auditions are necessary for children under 9 years old. Register at childrenschoir.nd.edu or email NDCChoir@nd.edu.
Tuesday, Aug. 18; 3 to 5 p.m. at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 115 S. Frances St., South Bend
Thursday, August 20; 3 to 5 p.m. and by appointment
Learning at Work Academy Programs for Fall 2026
Enrollment is open for select programs at the Learning at Work Academy: English as a New Language (ENL), High School Equivalency, and Digital Literacy. Classes begin the week of September 1, but with rolling admissions, you’re welcome to join anytime. Classes are taught by South Bend Community Schools instructors and held on campus at Notre Dame. The schedule varies by class with all held in the Mason Services Center.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Hesburgh Libraries Expands New York Times Subscription to All Access
The Hesburgh Libraries has expanded its New York Times digital subscription to All Access, giving the Notre Dame community access to the full suite of digital products, including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. Existing users will see new features on login. New users can register using instructions on the Libraries website.
Research Opportunity
Interested in helping nonprofits make better decisions? The Mendoza Behavioral Lab invites staff and graduate students to participate in the donation research study. Take a 10- to 15-minute survey and receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card. Previous participants are ineligible. Please bring your Irish1Card to check in at the lab. Register for the study here.
Wednesday, Aug. 19; 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Room L004, Mendoza College of Business
Thursday, Aug. 20; 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Faith and Service
Caregiver Support Group for Faculty and Staff
Notre Dame offers a monthly Caregiver Support Group for faculty and staff caring for an aging parent, a spouse or relative, or a child with special needs. You don’t have to go through it alone. It’s a safe, welcoming space to talk with others who understand what you’re going through.
Tuesday, Aug. 18; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center
Lectures and Conferences
11th Notre Dame–Purdue Soft Matter and Polymers Symposium
This symposium focuses on the general synthesis and characterization of synthetic soft materials as well as their broad application. The day includes technical sessions with talks from faculty as well as an afternoon poster session. Preregister attendance and posters by Wednesday, August 12.
Saturday, Aug. 22; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Carey Auditorium (first floor), Hesburgh Library, and in McCourtney Hall
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Parking Services Extended Hours
The Parking Services Office and Card Office will have extended hours during student move-in.
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 and 23; 2 to 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parking Lot Closures Ahead of Move-In
To prepare staging areas for move-in, the following parking lots will begin closing at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 16:
· Dorr Road Student Lot—Partial Closure
· Rugby Student Lot—Full Closure
· Walsh Architecture Student Lot—Partial Closure.
Note: The Fischer fac/staff lot will be closed from 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23.
Please see the list of additional closures.
Exchange Parking Hang Tags for New School Year
Employees, exchange your current hang tags for new ones. Bring your existing hang tags to the Parking Services office, Room 101, Grace Hall, to receive an updated version. Please note that current hang tags will expire Friday, August 21, and will no longer be valid after that date.
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Are You Using the Correct Canvas Course Site?
Before the semester begins (and sometimes just after), courses may get cross-listed so that students in other majors can receive credit for a course. In this case, make sure you’re setting up and publishing the latest version of your course. If there are no students in the course’s People tool, you are using the wrong course site.
Also This Week ...
Habitat for Humanity to Hold On-Campus Home Ownership Information Sessions
Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County will host two on-campus information sessions for employees interested in building a new home through the agency. Interested employees are welcome to attend either session; the same information will be shared at both meetings.
Wednesday, Aug. 19; 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in Room 127, Mason Services Center