For the Week of August 14
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Spotlight Exhibit: Centering African American Writing in American Literature
Visit Rare Books & Special Collections to see examples of mid-century books by African Americans whose designs — from dust jackets to illustrations to bindings and paper quality — conveyed their centrality in publishing and American literature, decades before Alex Haley’s “Roots” swept to number one on the New York Times best seller list in 1976. Learn more.
Mondays through Fridays through Friday, Sept. 29; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Performances
Performances: “Hamlet 50/50” (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)
The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Professional Company returns with “Hamlet 50/50,” a world premiere adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tales. This unique new production model is designed to create a more balanced and equal company of cast and crew members alike. Performances run Aug. 17-27, with previews Tuesday, Aug. 15, and Wednesday, Aug. 16. $10-$75.
Tuesday, Aug. 15; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. (Preview) in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, Aug. 16; 7:30 p.m. (Preview)
Thursday, Aug. 17; 6 p.m. (Opening Night Celebration), 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night Performance)
Friday, Aug. 18; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19; 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 20; 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 22; 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 23; 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 24; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 25; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26; 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27; 2 p.m.
Notre Dame Band’s First 2023 Marchout
The University of Notre Dame Band will kick off its 178th year with a marchout around the Notre Dame campus. Beginning outside the Ricci Band Rehearsal Hall, the band plans to march past several Notre Dame landmarks including the Hesburgh Library, Clarke Memorial Fountain and Grace Hall. The marchout will conclude at the Ricci Family Fields. One of the traditional campus events ringing in the beginning of a new school year, the marchout will feature both veteran band members and students auditioning for a spot in the 2023 Band of the Fighting Irish.
Thursday, Aug. 17; 9:15 a.m. across campus
Athletics and Sporting Events
Notre Dame Soccer — Meet the Teams
Join the ND men’s and women’s soccer teams for the annual “Meet the Team” event to kick off the 2023 season! This family-friendly event features opportunities for fans in eighth grade and younger to learn game skills and get autographs from their favorite student-athletes. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, Aug. 18; 5 to 7 p.m. on Old Alumni Field (east of Alumni Stadium)
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Closures, Limited Hours and Cancellations
Hesburgh Library Fall Semester Building Hours
Hesburgh Library will begin fall semester hours on Sunday, Aug. 20, continuing through Friday, Dec. 15. During the fall semester, Hesburgh Library will open Sundays at 9 a.m.; be open 24 hours a day Mondays through Thursdays; close on Fridays at 11 p.m.; and open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours.
Deals and Discounts
Moleskine x NYC Artist @TheArtistZac Pop-Up at the Bookstore
Moleskine and NYC artist @TheArtistZac invite you to discover a new level of creativity with free, custom gold and silver embossing with any Moleskine purchase. Plus, meet Zac, whose clients include Google, Baccarat, Etsy, IBM and more.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
Educational and Research Opportunities
Technology Training Classes
Office of Information Technologies technical training classes are free. Check the class description in Endeavor for the method of delivery of each class.
· Qualtrics Forms, Level II: Reports Demo, Wednesday, Aug. 16; 10 to 11 a.m.
· Tableau: Introduction, Thursday, Aug. 17; 8:30 a.m. to noon
· travelND Training, Thursday, Aug. 17; 2 to 4:30 p.m.
· GLez Training, Monday, Aug. 21; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
· Tableau: Requirements and Best Practices for Publishing to Notre Dame’s Tableau Server, Wednesday, Aug. 23; 1 to 4:30 p.m.
To register for courses, go to endeavor.nd.edu. Questions or problems registering? Call 631-7227 or email OIT at training@nd.edu.
Faith and Service
Faculty/Staff Grief Support Group
If you are a faculty or staff member who has experienced the death of a loved one — a child, parent, spouse, friend or colleague — you are welcome to join the grief support group. The monthly group is confidential and nondenominational. Supported by Faculty/Staff Chaplaincies.
Tuesday, Aug. 15; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center (third floor across from the elevator and south stairwell)
Faculty/Staff Caregivers Support Group
If you are a faculty or staff member who is currently caring for an aging parent, spouse or child with special needs, you are welcome to join the caregivers support group. The group offers the opportunity to connect with others, share information and listen to how others deal with their situation. Supported by Faculty/Staff Chaplaincies.
Wednesday, Aug. 16; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center (third floor across from the elevator and south stairwell)
Health and Recreation
RecSports Annual Waiver Renewal
All RecSports facility access waivers must be renewed at RecRegister.nd.edu before users are permitted to enter any RecSports facility. Waiver renewal starts on Aug. 1 of each year, and even though we cannot believe it’s already August, we need your help in limiting long entry lines! Sign your waiver before your next visit. If you have questions, you can visit recsports.nd.edu/about/recregister/ to learn more about signing your waiver. Email recsport@nd.edu for further inquiries or if you need to connect with a member of the RecSports professional staff about your account.
Lectures and Presentations
Positive Parenting: The Value of Family Rules
Family rules help children understand what behaviors are OK and not OK. As children grow, they will be in places where they have to follow rules. Following rules at home can help children learn to follow rules in other places. Attend this training to explore your own parental practices while contemplating how the family rules in your house impact your child’s growth and development. Register online.
Tuesday, Aug. 15; noon to 1 p.m. via webinar
Reducing the Stress of Managing a Loved One’s Estate
It can be difficult to manage the affairs of a loved one who has died. Not only are you solely responsible for gathering information and meeting deadlines, you may be doing it while feeling depleted mentally and physically. Learn strategies to manage the emotional challenges that this responsibility may have added to your life. Participation is anonymous. Register online.
Thursday, Aug. 17; 3 to 3:30 p.m. via webinar
Safety, Parking and Traffic
Notre Dame Shuttle Tracking Service Switching to BusWhere
Notre Dame Transportation Services has made the switch to BusWhere for shuttle tracking. This change allows for additional benefits to those using the shuttle service on campus. Visit the Transportation Services website for more information.
Parking Lot and Road Closures begin Monday, Aug. 14, for Student Move-in
As the University prepares to welcome students back to campus this week, please be aware of these temporary changes to parking and traffic flow. Beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, some parking lots are closed to prepare for residence hall move-in.
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Control Which Courses Are on Your Dashboard in Canvas
As you continue to teach using Canvas, new course sites may begin to displace this semester’s active sites. Favoriting your active course sites will keep them pinned in place until you’re ready for the new semester.
Canvas Tip: Set Your Course Home Page in Canvas
The course home page is the first view your students will see when they enter your course. Posting your personal information, course overview statement and an image will give them a sense of what to expect this semester.
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.