For the Week of December 11
Preparations for the New Year
This is the second-to-last faculty/staff/postdoc digest for 2023.
∙ The first student digest in the new year will be sent Sunday, Jan. 14.
∙ The first faculty/staff/postdoc digest in the new year will be sent Monday, Jan. 8. Please send all entries for that 2024 version by the extended deadline of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Thank you.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Meet Your Museum Tour
These drop-in tours will introduce you to your new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art! Join a student gallery teacher to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces, revisit familiar favorites from the collection and discover new works of art in view. No registration is required; free and open to all. Check the website for details.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December at various times. Raclin Murphy Museum of Art (meet at the Welcome Desk)
Fall Exhibit Ending: “Making and Unmaking Emancipation in Cuba and the United States”
This exhibit explores the fraught, circuitous and unfinished course of emancipation over the 19th century in Cuba and the United States. People — enslaved individuals and outside observers, survivors and resistors and activists and conspirators — made and unmade emancipation, a process that remains unfinished and unrealized. Closes Friday, Dec. 15.
Monday through Friday, Dec. 15; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Artful Storytime
Join the first Artful Storytime program in the new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Walk in a winter wonderland this month and join in for some frozen fun! Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library and is designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills. Each Artful Storytime include stories, songs, artwork explorations, artmaking and more. This program is best for families with children aged 4 to 6.
Sunday, Dec. 16; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
Call for Nominations: External Partnership Sustainability Award
University Procurement Services and the Office of Sustainability announce the new and improved 2024 External Partnership Sustainability Awards. The award program is being shifted to more fully recognize the holistic nature of our sustainability work and includes the following categories: 1) Small Business and Diverse Suppliers, 2) Food Sourcing, 3) Human Rights/Social Compliance, 4) Resilience and Climate Impact Reduction, and 5) General Operations. Learn more about the award by visiting the Office of Sustainability’s website and nominate your favorite sustainable business! Criteria for vendor submissions are outlined online.
Closures, Limited Hours and Cancellations
Hesburgh Library Finals Hours
The library will be open 24/7 through 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.
Hesburgh Library Winter Break Hours
Hesburgh Library will have limited hours during winter break. From Saturday, Dec. 16, through Saturday, Jan. 13, Hesburgh Library will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In addition, Hesburgh Library will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24, through Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Sunday, Dec. 31, through Monday, Jan. 1. Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours.
Deadlines or Registrations
Application Deadline: Spring 2024 Faculty Seminar with James Lang
Renowned author James Lang will work with a small group of Notre Dame faculty interested in reaching audiences beyond their disciplinary peers. The seminar, titled “Writing Like a Teacher: Expanding the Audiences for Your Academic Research,” will meet one Thursday per month during the spring semester from 4 to 6:30 p.m. (light dinner included). There is no cost to attend, but space is limited.
Deadline of Monday, Dec. 11; 11:45 p.m. via the online application
Call for Naughton REU Faculty Project Hosts
The Naughton Fellowship program is soliciting faculty with research experience projects to host Irish undergraduate students who will come to Notre Dame for 10 weeks in summer 2024. There is no cost to the faculty mentors to host those Irish students under this fellowship program, as the expenses and stipends are covered by the Naughton Fellowship.
Online applications close Friday, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m.
Summus Master Class: “Strong Diet, Strong Body”
Monday, Dec. 18; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Start of the Semester Seminar: “Teaching Well with Canvas”
Prepare for the new semester with sessions covering everything from basic Canvas setup to deeper considerations of using artificial intelligence well in your teaching. This a la carte workshop series allows instructors the flexibility of choosing which sessions they’d like to attend, with a casual atmosphere and food provided. Registration deadline of Monday, Jan. 8.
Deals and Discounts
Notre Dame Outlet Center Clearance Sale
Shop Under Armour, Vineyard Vines, Champion and more at the Notre Dame Outlet Center clearance sale. Enjoy 25 to 75 percent off sales on high-quality favorites, from polished quarter-zips and jackets, to sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, children’s clothes and more! Officially licensed, beautiful Notre Dame gifts await.
Monday through Friday, Dec. 11 through 15; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Outlet Center, 1610 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend
Saturday, Dec. 16; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days: Additional 10% Off In-Store
On Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 12-14, Notre Dame faculty and staff receive an additional 10 percent off their in-store purchases at all Notre Dame retail locations including Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, Hammes Bookstore & Cafe on Eddy Street, Leep Varsity Shop, the Hockey Shop and the Notre Dame Outlet Center. This sale includes logo clothing, gifts and bags. Thank you, Notre Dame family!
Free On-Demand Digital Headshots
The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development is pleased to announce the availability of free, on-demand digital headshots for everyone, including faculty and staff. Professional quality images are emailed to you in less than five minutes. The photo booth is located on the north end of the fifth floor of Duncan Student Center and is available any time the floor is open (no appointment needed).
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.
· GLez Training, Tuesday, Dec. 12; 10 to 11:30 a.m.
· Spreadsheets, Level II: Formulas and Functions, Tuesday, Dec. 12; 1 to 4:30 p.m.
· TravelND Training, Wednesday, Dec. 13; 2 to 4 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
Art and Spiritual Wellness with “Our Lady of Guadalupe”
Take a short guided reflection with the work “Our Lady of Guadalupe” to commemorate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Convene at the Welcome Desk in the Atrium on Level 1 before heading into the galleries.
Tuesday, Dec. 12; 3 to 3:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Toys for Tots Drive
The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Notre Dame Veterans Association, in collaboration with South Bend’s 4th Marine Logistics Group, proudly bring Toys for Tots to campus. This program ensures that children whose parents may struggle to afford gifts for Christmas, experience the joy of the season. To participate, donate new, unwrapped gifts at any of the eight Toys for Tots donation boxes around campus until Friday, Dec. 15. Find these boxes at the Main Building, McKenna Hall, Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, Hammes Bookstore (Eddy Street), Eck Visitors Center, Early Childhood Development Center and Pasquerilla Center. Let’s unite to make a positive impact in these children’s lives this holiday season!
McGrath Institute Underwear and Sock Drive
The McGrath Institute for Church Life is holding its annual Underwear and Sock Drive for the South Bend Center for the Homeless. NEW items only. Call 631-5436 for more information. Thank you for your generosity!
Through Wednesday, Dec. 13; collection boxes are located on the main concourse of Hesburgh Library and the first and third floors of Geddes Hall
Digital Advent and Christmas Crèche Calendar
The McGrath Institute for Church Life offers a digital Advent and Christmas crèche calendar. You will receive a daily email with an image of a crèche from a different part of the world, accompanied by a reflective description and a brief prayer. Allow this beautiful tradition of devotional art to enrich your experience of Advent and Christmas.
Continuing through Sunday, Jan. 7, online
Lectures and Presentations
Summus Master Class: “Finding Joy This Holiday Season”
Samantha Gambino, clinical psychologist and wellness expert, will discuss how to prioritize our happiness and protect ourselves, including setting boundaries and coping healthily with feelings of sadness and anxiety. Register through your Summus dashboard.
Tuesday, Dec. 12; 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. virtually
Summus Master Class: “You Snooze, You Don’t Lose!”
Dr. Matthew Epstein, associate director of the Atlantic Health Sleep Centers, will dive into the correlation between sleep and stress, what it means to form healthy sleep habits and the impact of sleep deprivation on short- and long-term health. Register through your Summus dashboard.
Thursday, Dec. 14; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Time Out for Tech: Fun Photoshop
Learn some quick tips on Photoshop and see how AI is changing this tool as well. The Zoom link will be added to the calendar event the day before the session.
Thursday, Dec. 14; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
Safety, Parking and Traffic
PEV Reminder
Effective Sunday, Dec. 17, the operation, storage and charging of personal electric vehicles (PEVs) such as e-bicycles, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-hoverboards and go-karts, including the batteries for these vehicles, will no longer be allowed on University property. More information can be found here.
Campus Access
The East Gate will close at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, and remain closed until Sunday, Dec. 31, when it will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Starting Monday, Jan. 1, the East Gate will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drivers with the new enhanced hang tags will be able to access the inner campus through the East Gate when the gate arm is down and the gatehouse is unattended. The inner campus will be accessible through the Main Gate 24 hours a day through the Christmas break.
Building Safety and Energy Conservation
Before you leave campus for the holidays, please:
• Close and lock all windows. If windows will not secure, please contact maintenance through the AiM work order system or at 574-631-8888 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Make sure the heating units in your work space are on, with the fan setting in the “on” position.
• Defrost freezers and empty and unplug refrigerators. Leave refrigerator doors open.
• Turn off your computer.
• Turn off all copiers and printers.
• Unplug all Christmas lights.
• Turn off all other lights.
Please do not change or adjust your thermostat, as it is regulated campus-wide by utilities and maintenance personnel.
If you are on campus during break and notice a water leak or other facility-related issue, please contact the Work Control Center at 574-631-8888 or Utilities at 574-631-6594. To report an issue that occurs after hours, or to report emergencies anytime, please contact the Notre Dame Police Department at 574-631-5555.
Social Gatherings
Christmas Open House at Hammes Bookstore
Join the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore for its annual Christmas Open House. Join Father Jenkins for the children’s Christmas storytime starting at 11 a.m., and enjoy complimentary photos with Santa from noon to 2 p.m. Festive kid’s activities, delicious snacks and more provided. Join in the fun! Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 16; 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
Legends’ Let It Snow Lodge
Join in to celebrate the season with festive drinks and food! Open to the public beginning at 4 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on Saturdays, or contact Experience Notre Dame to book your own private party.
Friday, Dec. 15 and 22; 4 to 11 p.m. in Legends
Saturday, Dec. 16 and 23; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Information Session: Protect Your Collaborative Content in Google and Box
The University is introducing a new process for storing collaborative data that may affect your shared files and folders. Learn more about what you can do to maintain access to collaborative work not stored in a shared drive. This includes essential research, University projects or critical academic or business endeavors. A calendar invitation is available for each session on the informational web page.
Thursday, Dec. 14; 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 19; 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Also This Week ...
Hesburgh Stories
The Notre Dame Alumni Association invites you to share your special stories or memories of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., as a collective tribute to his legacy. Stories can be submitted and will be publicly visible at hesburghstories.nd.edu. The Alumni Association looks forward to sharing your Hesburgh stories with the rest of the Notre Dame family!
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.