For the Weeks of August 26
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Bark in the Park
Celebrate National Dog Day with your four-legged friend in the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park.
Enjoy tasty treats for purchase from Barkin’ Bakery (for the canines) and Coney Express (for the humans). Meet Órla, the ND Police Department’s first therapy dog. Marvel at works of art created by groomers from Bark, Bath, and Beyond … and more!
Monday, Aug. 26; 6 to 8 p.m. in the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park
Fall Exhibit—Notre Dame Football Kills Prejudice: Citizenship and Faith in 1924
To mark the 100th anniversary of the historic Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, a new Rare Books & Special Collections and University Archives exhibit explores how Notre Dame leaders harnessed the unprecedented popularity and visibility of the 1924 football team to combat bigotry and promote a more inclusive America. Learn more at library.nd.edu/event/fall-exhibit-2024.
Mondays through Fridays, until Jan. 31; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Through the Lens of Father Francis Browne, S.J.: The Photographic Adventures of an Irish Priest
The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art presents the first major exhibition in the United States of the work of Father Francis Browne, S.J. One of the best-known Irish photographers of the early 20th century, his work documents his country’s involvement in some of the most memorable events of the era. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, August 27, through Sunday, December 1.
Begins Tuesday, Aug. 27; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Summer Spotlight Exhibit—Making Books Count: Tracing the History of Mathematics Through Books
Discover how books shaped science and our understanding of nature. Visit this Rare Books & Special Collections’ spotlight exhibit, curated by Caterina Agostini, Department of History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, Indiana University Bloomington.
Mondays through Fridays, until Aug. 30; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Spotlight Exhibit Tour—“Making Books Count: Tracing the History of Mathematics Through Books”
Join the Hesburgh Libraries for a curator-led tour of the Rare Books & Special Collections spotlight exhibit. In the exhibit, you’ll discover how books shaped science and our understanding of nature. Learn more.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 1:30 to 2 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Guided Slow Look
Join the museum staff for a guided exploration of a single work of art currently on view. In this short exploration of Gabriele Münter’s Red Cloud, you are invited to slow down and engage more deeply with what you see.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
“Meet Your Museum”
This drop-in tour will introduce you to your new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces, revisit familiar favorites from the collection, and discover works of art on view for the first time.
These tours will be every Friday and Sunday through August from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
StoryWalk
Check out the newest StoryWalk in Michiana! The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art has partnered with the St. Joseph County Public Library to bring this exciting national project to the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park. StoryWalk combines experiencing nature with reading together as a family. Free and open to all.
Daily through Sept. 2; all day in the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park
The Host (2006)
Director Bong Joon-ho’s acclaimed work often focuses on class, the environment, and power imbalances. In his film The Host, a creature emerges from a river polluted by years of American military personnel pouring toxic chemicals into it. The story follows a family’s efforts to save their daughter after the monster kidnaps her. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Challengers (2024)
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino’s new film, Challengers, contrasts the success of a married power couple with the struggles of a former tennis prodigy, exploring themes of ambition, self-sacrifice, and dedication through a nonlinear plot. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 7 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Aug. 30; 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31; 3 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31; 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 1; 4 p.m.
The 1993 film, starring Sean Astin, tells the story of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, who follows his dream to play football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. Scenes throughout the movie were filmed on campus in 1992–93, including during halftime of Notre Dame’s 1992 game against Boston College. Review details here.
Friday, Aug. 30; 9 p.m. in Notre Dame Stadium (on the video board)
Performances
Patrick Yim, Violin and Viola; Kiu Tung Poon, Piano
Faculty violinist Patrick Yim and guest pianist Kiu Tung Poon perform works from their new album featuring music by renowned Chinese American composer Chen Yi, recipient of the Charles Ives Living Award. This concert is free and not ticketed.
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Theater: As You Like It (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival 2024)
The rules of romance are upended in As You Like It, a gloriously entertaining romantic comedy that gleefully interrogates notions of gender, politics, and love. As You Like It is brought to life by the NDSF Professional Company and is directed by Sara Holdren, a multitalented theatrical director who’s also a regular critic for New York Magazine. Tickets: $10–$75.
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 7:30 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 30; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31; 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 1; 2 p.m.
Welcome Desk Concert
Listen to an acoustic set by featured student performers the Mourning Doves, while enjoying a discount on refreshments at Ivan’s Cafe! Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, this series celebrates the Raclin Murphy Museum as a space for inspiration and belonging, which the Raclin Murphy hopes begins when you enter the museum and are greeted at the welcome desk.
Friday, Aug. 30; 3 to 3:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Notre Dame Children’s Choir Accepting New Singers for 2024–25 Season
Notre Dame Children’s Choir invites children between the ages of 5 and 17 to register for the after-school music education program at no cost to families. All children, regardless of ability or experience, racial or religious background, are encouraged to join the choirs. Led by Artistic Director Mark Doerries and Sacred Music graduate students, choirs rehearse Tuesdays/Thursdays at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church.
Monday, Aug. 26, to Thursday, Sept. 5, by appointment in O’Neill Hall of Music
Learning Beyond the Classics—“Global Screens & Local Screams: Contemporary International Horror”
Learning Beyond the Classics returns this fall with a gimlet eye fixed on the horror genre! Enroll in this captivating, semester-long film studies course to explore contemporary international horror cinema and its powerful exploration of global themes such as race, gender, and our shared humanity. Register by Tuesday, September 17. $26 adults, free for students.
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 27; 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Join us for the Inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the 18th President of the University of Notre Dame.
This historic three-day celebration starts Wednesday, September 11, with a celebratory campus-wide Inauguration Picnic from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Library Lawn. You and your family are invited to enjoy free food trucks, lawn games, and live entertainment, including a special performance by Irish band The High Kings.
The Inaugural Mass and the Inauguration Convocation and Ceremony will be held Friday, September 13, followed by a celebratory concert for the Notre Dame campus community featuring multi-Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste. Ticket requests close Friday, August 30.
Find more details about all the events September 11–13 by visiting the Inauguration webpage.
The Rev. Joseph Carrier, C.S.C., Science Medal Ceremony and Lecture
Spend an evening overlooking the iconic field at Notre Dame Stadium as Michael Levitt, who won the 2013 Nobel Prize in chemistry, accepts the Rev. Carrier Medal. Levitt is being honored for his groundbreaking work in developing accurate computer models of chemical reactions, integrating features of both classical physics and quantum mechanics. All are welcome to attend this free event. Register online.
Monday, Sept. 9; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, seventh floor, Duncan Student Center
2024 Hesburgh Lecture Series Lecture and Discussion: “The Power of Social Entrepreneurship”
Led by David Murphy, assistant provost for the Office of Innovation and executive director for the ESTEEM Graduate Program. The lecture series is presented by the Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley in partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. Please register for this free event.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph County Public Library’s Community Learning Center Ballroom, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
Deals and Discounts
Free Access to The Atlantic Now Available Through Hesburgh Libraries
Students, faculty, and staff now have no-cost online access to award-winning, in-depth journalism from The Atlantic thanks to a University-wide subscription through the Hesburgh Libraries. Users can access the subscription from anywhere worldwide by visiting The Atlantic’s institutional login page and selecting the University of Notre Dame. Learn more.
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.
· Introduction to Text Mining
In this hands-on workshop, learn the benefits of using computers to analyze textual corpora such as a collection of books or journal articles. Sometimes called “distant” or “scalable” reading, text mining is a way to analyze the words or phrases in a text to find patterns and anomalies within it.
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 3 to 4 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.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 11 a.m. to noon in in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Opening of the Academic Year Mass
All faculty and staff members and their families are warmly invited to gather for the Opening of the Academic Year Mass. University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., will preach and preside. All are welcome! More details are available at go.nd.edu/openingmass.
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 5:15 p.m. in the Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
Health and Recreation
Mammograms on Campus
This preventive offering is available annually at no cost to female Notre Dame faculty, staff, and spouses enrolled in a University medical plan (Anthem), beginning at age 40. Call for an appointment: 574-335-4500 or 1-800-455-4450.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the medical mobile unit parked at Gate D, Notre Dame Stadium
“Artful Yoga”
Engage with the Raclin Murphy Museum as a space for well-being and inspiration. Join yoga instructor Steve Krojniewski outside on the Hiler Family Terrace (if the weather is agreeable) or in the galleries to relax and recharge while surrounded by works from the collection. Mats are provided or you can bring your own.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. outside Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Lectures and Presentations
Webinar—“Virtues & Vocations: Higher Education and Formation”
Chris Higgins, chair of the Department of Formative Education at Boston College, will speak about the purpose of education and how universities can educate for flourishing. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum housed at the Center for Social Concerns for scholars and practitioners to consider how best to cultivate character in education.
Monday, Aug. 26; noon to 1 p.m. online
Social Gatherings
Welcome Back Bash
Join the Center for Social Concerns to kick off the academic year with lots of food and fun, including a mechanical bull, hot dogs, and funnel cakes! You can learn more about the center’s programs, courses, and minors, plus its new center T-shirt will be given away.
Monday, Aug. 26; 3 to 5 p.m. outside Geddes Hall
Legends Euchre Tournament
Join this round-robin-style euchre tournament. Enjoy Bell’s and Voodoo Ranger beer samplings before and during the tournament. Prizes will be awarded. Register as a team of two or individually. Register on OpenTable by scrolling down to “Experiences” and clicking the “reserve” button. Limited to 30 teams. $5.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Legends clubside
LGBTQ Welcome Back Picnic
Continuing an annual tradition, the Gender Relations Center, PrismND, and campus graduate partners invite you to kick off the academic year at the 2024 LGBTQ Welcome Back Picnic. There will be food trucks and great prizes; it promises to be a wonderful time!
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 5 to 7 p.m. on Library Lawn
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Is Your Canvas Course Ready for Students?
Once you’ve created a home page, posted readings, and created assignments, there’s one more step to making the site visible to students: publishing the course site. Students will not receive communication from your site until it is published.
Also This Week ...
FedEx Office Open House
FedEx Office in LaFortune Student Center will host an open house and provide information about on-campus printing solutions to prepare departments for the upcoming semester. Review the attachment for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the main level, LaFortune Student Center
Hesburgh Library Fall Semester Building Hours
During the fall semester, the Hesburgh Library is open from 9:00 a.m. Sundays through 11:00 p.m. Fridays, staying open 24 hours daily Mondays through Thursdays. On Saturdays, the library opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 11:00 p.m. Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours.
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