For the Weeks of July 15
Arts and Performances
Films
“The 10th Victim” (1965)
This classic of Italian cinema has, in turn, served as a foundation for “The Long Walk” by Stephen King and “The Hunger Games.” In a post-World War III world, a televised murder show called “The Big Hunt” becomes the center of attention. Contestants compete to win until an unexpected romance between the final two adds a twist to the story. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Wednesday, July 17; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Merrimans’ Playhouse @ the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art: Ryan Picone Quartet
Spend a summer evening outdoors grooving to jazz. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair (limited seating will be available on the terrace) and settle in for some great music! Ivan’s Café will have food available for purchase, and a cash bar will be available. Free and open to all.
Thursday, July 18; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Hiler Family Terrace, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
ShakeScenes (NDSF 2024)
The 2024 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival begins with “ShakeScenes”! Back for another round of delightful Shakespearean shenanigans, “ShakeScenes” features K-12 students from the South Bend area performing scenes from and inspired by Shakespeare. Free but ticketed performance. Reserve tickets at shakespeare.nd.edu.
Saturday, July 20; 2 to 4 p.m. in Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Deadlines or Registrations
Time-Out for Tech — “Grammar Guru: Tips for Professional Writing”
Brush up on tips for tricky grammar, discuss the importance of good editing skills and sharpen your abilities to be less dependent on technology tools for guidance. Free. Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Wednesday, July 24; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
International Football Friendly Match: Chelsea FC vs. Celtic FC
Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Chelsea Football Club and Celtic FC go head-to-head in a friendly. Great tickets are still available on Ticketmaster!
Saturday, July 27; 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Stadium
Deals and Discounts
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Series Season Tickets
This flexible, affordable and convenient ticket option allows you to handpick the performances that appeal to you the most. Whether you’re a performing arts enthusiast or new to the DPAC community, season tickets offer valuable benefits designed to enhance your experience. Say goodbye to the hassle of last-minute ticket hunting and hello to incredible savings and exclusive perks.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Meet Vivvi, ND’s New Backup Care Provider
Meet the Vivvi team, learn about your new benefits and ask questions at this virtual information session.
Tuesday, July 16; 10 to 11 a.m. virtually
Time-Out for Tech: “What’s New in Google, Summer 2024”
Check out the latest updates and innovations in Google. Learn tips and tricks on how to make the most of the latest features in all of the Google products available on campus. Free. Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Thursday, July 18; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
Summus Master Class — “Summer Skin Safety: Protect and Prevent Against Skin Cancer”
Join presenter Dr. Shari Lipner, associate professor of clinical dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, for this session on the best skincare products to protect your skin this summer, how to best prevent and detect skin cancer and when to seek medical attention. Register through your Summus dashboard.
Friday, July 19; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Lectures and Presentations
“The Intriguing World of Mosquitoes from Ecology to Public Health” (Part of the Michiana Science Café)
Bring your questions to Akilah Stewart, postdoctoral research fellow in medical and molecular genetics at Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend, who will be speaking about these annoying creatures that are all around us. Join the Science Policy Initiative at Notre Dame for a fun, free and engaging evening in the community!
Tuesday, July 16; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Chicory Café, 105 E. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 103, South Bend
Safety, Parking and Traffic
Hesburgh Library Renovation Update — Closures
The Library Circle and east and south building entrances will be closed starting Monday, July 15, through Thursday, Aug. 15. The Library Circle and east entrance will temporarily open Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, for the international soccer friendly before closing again Monday, July 29. Dates may change. Visit library.nd.edu for the latest updates.
Crisis24 Horizon Is Notre Dame’s New Risk Management Platform From Security Experts, Crisis24
To keep you safe, healthy and informed while on university-related travel overseas, Notre Dame partners with Crisis24 Horizon, a leader in integrated risk management services. Review the attachment for details.
Social Gatherings
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/person.
Thursday, July 18; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Legends clubside
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Redesign of Canvas Discussion Tool Coming July 20
The Canvas Discussions tool will be updated in all Canvas courses on Saturday, July 20. New features include flexible discussion thread viewing options, a new “assign to” interface and the ability to allow anonymous discussions. More details and a short video explaining the changes can be found on the Canvas Community website.
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.