For the Week of July 31
Arts and Performances
Film: “Alien” (1979)
From cool, sinister textures to stomach-churning special effects, Ridley Scott’s “Alien” reinvented monster-from-space horror as something mesmerizing, inescapable and strangely beautiful. It also introduced a new American action hero, Sigourney Weaver, as Ripley, plus the titular Xenomorph. 6:30 p.m. lecture, 7 p.m. screening, then a discussion. $7 adults, $6 ND fac/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Wednesday, Aug. 2; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Spotlight Exhibit: “New York City Surrealism and Texas Progressivism in the 1940s”
Visit Rare Books & Special Collections to see an exhibit highlighting two new acquisitions of limited runs of two American periodicals from the 1940s, New York’s “View” and “The Texas Spectator.” Each captures part of the zeitgeist of the 1940s — the avant-garde and surrealist art scene from 1940 through 1947 and Texas politics between 1945 and 1948. Learn more.
Mondays through Fridays until Aug. 4; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Closures, Limited Hours and Cancellations
Closure of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Campus Ministry and the Congregation of Holy Cross announce that the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes will be completely closed to the public from Monday, July 31, through Wednesday, Aug. 2, to perform routine structural integrity testing. This important opportunity will ensure that the Grotto will remain an iconic campus location for prayer for many years to come.
Deadlines or Registrations
Registration for Notre Dame Children’s Choir
Register now for the 2023-24 season of the Notre Dame Children’s Choir, a free after-school ecumenical choral program for children and youth throughout the Michiana region, regardless of race, socioeconomic background, experience or ability. Auditions for singers ages 9-18 scheduled on a rolling basis until spots are filled. Choirs for children 5-8 years old accepted first-come, first-served. Auditions scheduled on an individual basis.
Audition window opens Monday, July 31; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in O’Neill Hall of Music/Sacred Music
Summus Master Class: “Sun and Skin”
Dr. Shari Lipner, associate professor of clinical dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, will talk about how to protect your skin in the summer and prevent skin cancer, the importance of SPF, and the causes of and treatments for skin cancer.
Wednesday, Aug. 9; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
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.
Deals and Discounts
Presenting Series Season Tickets
Get more for the heart and mind out of your DPAC experience. Select three or more outstanding events to save 10 percent off adult ticket prices. That’s greater than the faculty/staff discount on single tickets. Plus, get benefits like hassle-free ticket exchanges. Inspiring entertainment is available at every price, with many events under $25! “Choose Your Own” season from Joshua Bell to CeCe Winans now.
The Met: Live in HD
What began as an experiment is now a staple experience for music lovers worldwide. The new season reflects how opera is changing at the Met, where balancing timeless classics with accessible new work advances the art form and attracts younger and more diverse audiences. Two amazing encores not seen last season at DPAC start a season to remember. Buy discounted season packages or single tickets.
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.
· Google Sheets, Level II: Pivot Tables, Thursday, Aug. 3; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
· GLez Training, Tuesday, Aug. 8; 10 to 11:30 a.m.
· Qualtrics Forms, Level II: Data & Analysis Demo, Wednesday, Aug. 9; 10 to 11 a.m.
· buyND, Thursday, Aug. 10; 2 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.
Lectures and Presentations
POSMOL 2023 Conference
The POSMOL conference combines two workshops, the Low-Energy Positron and Positronium Physics (POS) workshop and the Electron-Molecule Collisions and Swarms (MOL) workshop. Both have a long history of being major conferences in these two areas of quantum physics, with POS starting in 1981 and MOL in 1985. Regular price: $300; students and postdocs: $150.
Thursday, Aug. 3; 5 to 9 p.m. in McKenna Hall
Friday, Aug. 4; 8 to 9 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5; 8 to 9 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 6; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
New Look for InsideND
The campus portal, InsideND, was upgraded over the July 29-30 maintenance weekend. Though it has a new look and feel, there is no change in the way you use it.
Information Security Tip: Learn to Recognize Phishing Emails with These Helpful Tips
Many emails look safe at first glance, but learning more about some of the common signs of a phishing attack can help you recognize and avoid being caught by them.
Canvas Tip: Make Sure You’re Using the Right Course Site in Canvas
Before the semester begins (and sometimes just after), courses may get cross-listed so that students in other majors can receive credit for a course. In this case, make sure you’re setting up and publishing the latest version of your course.
A Secure Way to Manage All Your Account Passwords
Did you know that the average person has 70-100 passwords to remember? Why try to remember all those passwords when 1Password can do it for you? This handy password manager tool is available to ND faculty and staff at no cost. 1Password is the easiest way to store and use strong passwords, sign in to apps and websites and fill out forms securely with a single click.
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.