For the Week of January 6
Preparations for the New Year
The first student digest in the new year will be sent Sunday, January 12.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
AAHD Gallery Exhibition: New Faces
The AAHD Gallery presents New Faces, an exhibition celebrating the creative talents of first-year MFA students in studio art and design. This showcase features exceptional works by Sara Abdolmotallebi, Alejandro Mejía Andrade, Emma Brooks, Grace Gao, and Claire Murphy. The exhibition will run until Friday, January 10.
Monday through Friday, Jan. 6-10; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 214, Riley Hall of Art
Sacred Art Visio Divina
Visio divina, or “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to prayerfully and meditatively enter into an image. All are welcome for guided sessions of visio divina on the first Tuesday of every month with sacred art in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel.
Tuesday, Jan. 7; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Artful Storytime
Designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills, Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. Each session includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more.
Saturday, Jan. 11; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Art Social in the Afternoon: A Creative Gathering
Get creative and connect with friends (and make new ones) during this drop-in program just for adults.
Come solo or bring your friend group and a creative spirit. The museum staff supplies the project, materials, inspiration, and guidance—a match made in heaven!
Saturday, Jan. 11; 3 to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Open Studio
Join the Raclin Murphy Museum 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 season, the focus will be on Epiphanic Mass (Epitaph) by Julie Mehretu.
Sunday, Jan. 12; noon to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Performances
Fischoff Chamber Music Academy Performance
Experience dynamic instrumental performances from talented local junior high and high school musicians who are part of the prestigious Fischoff Academy. These performances are designed to be casual and to enhance your experience throughout all of the museum galleries. Groups will perform in the atrium, with very limited seating available.
Sunday, Jan. 12; 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
Public Domain Day 2025: Music Contest
Public Domain Day happens on January 1 of each year when new works enter the public domain. Create a musical project highlighting some of the new material available in the public domain. Some project examples include mash-ups, remixes, oral histories over one or more songs, original music with public domain sampling, and playlists around a theme. Learn more.
Through Sunday, Feb. 16, as a virtual contest.
Annual Black Excellence Awards
Student Government is now accepting nominations for Notre Dame’s Annual Black Excellence Awards. Celebrate Black students, faculty, and staff who exemplify: Excellence (outstanding achievements), Impact on the Black Community (positive, measurable influence), and MLK Jr.’s Values (service, justice, leadership). Submit nominations before the Sunday, January 19, deadline and help honor those who inspire our community!
Thursday, Jan. 30; 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Dahnke Family Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Closures, Limited Hours, and Cancellations
Hesburgh Library
Hesburgh Library will have limited hours in early January. Through Saturday, January 11, it will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours.
Basilica Schedule
The Basilica will be closed through Saturday, January 11. Review the services schedule.
Deadlines or Registrations
Thrive! Presents a Panel Discussion on “Women in Operations”
Join Thrive! to hear from women working in operations across Notre Dame as they discuss how connections with others have helped shape their careers. Afterward, join for conversation and refreshments in the Eck Atrium. Register online.
Monday, Jan. 13; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Justice and Asia Grants
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies seeks to fund projects as part of its thematic cluster “Justice and Asia.” Proposals can be submitted by ND faculty and undergraduate and graduate students. Individual and group submissions are eligible. All applications are due Friday, January 17.
Summer Study Abroad Programs for Children of Faculty and Staff Reopen
Undergraduates enrolled at other US universities are eligible to apply for Notre Dame summer study abroad programs that are operated at ND Global locations. Children of Notre Dame faculty and staff can use their summer education benefit for up to three credits of Notre Dame undergraduate tuition. The applications are due Saturday, February 1. Please direct all questions to Morgan Crier, summer programs coordinator/adviser, at mcrier@nd.edu.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
El Día de los Reyes (Epiphany) Celebration
Adelante ND will honor the arrival of the Three Wise Men (Los Reyes Magos) to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This important religious and cultural tradition is celebrated in many ways across Latino and Hispanic communities. Staff and faculty are invited to join Adelante ND in celebrating this special occasion with delicious food and great company!
Monday, Jan. 6; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 226, Information Technology Center
Lectures and Presentations
Public Domain Day 2025: Celebration Event
Public Domain Day happens on January 1 of each year when new works enter the public domain. Join Hesburgh Libraries for its yearly celebration! Hear a brief discussion of the public domain and what it means to you, and watch a movie that is in the public domain. Snacks provided.
Friday, Jan. 10; 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 231, Hesburgh Library