For the Week of March 10
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Spring Exhibit—“Tragedies of War: Images of WWII in Print Visual Culture”
Commemorating the end of World War II (1939–45), the exhibit showcases more than 40 works on paper—including posters, maps, propaganda ephemera, illustrated books, photographs, and firsthand accounts—and explores diverse themes including from Nazi racial ideology, the Holocaust, children in war, resistance, liberation, and memories of war.
Mondays through Fridays through Thursday, July 31; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Art Social in the Evening: 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! Come when you can and stay as long as you like.
Thursday, March 13; 5:30 to 7:30 p.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 Artful Storytime includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more. This free program is best for families with children ages 4 to 6.
Saturday, March 15; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Hard Truths (2024)
Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh returns with a fierce, compassionate, and darkly humorous study of family ties. Marianne Jean-Baptiste stars as Pansy, a woman tormented by fear and rage, clashing with her warm, easygoing sister (Michele Austin). This powerful drama explores kinship, duty, and the enduring mystery of love despite lifetimes of hurt. $7 adults, $5 seniors (ages 65 and up), $4 non-ND students/children.
Tuesday, March 11; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, March 13; 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 15; 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 16; 4 p.m.
Live Score Event: Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
As part of the Performing Media Festival, experience a live score with this hidden Godzilla gem. In the Showa era’s final film, aliens rebuild Mechagodzilla with a mad scientist’s help to battle Godzilla for Earth. Director Ishiro Honda returns, blending an alien invasion with tragic romance, steering the series back to its darker roots. Free but ticketed.
Friday, March 14; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Song of the Sea (2014)
This hand-drawn Irish animated film from Cartoon Saloon, known for The Secret of Kells, follows 10-year-old Ben (David Rawle) as he discovers his mute sister is a selkie destined to free faerie creatures from the Celtic goddess Macha. Though rarely screened in the US, it earned international acclaim and a Best Animated Feature Oscar nomination. $1 for all.
Sunday, March 16; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras Gala Concert
The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras’ gala concert features The Lord of the Rings Symphony: The Two Towers and The Return of the King, with Penn High School choirs, Notre Dame Children’s Choir, and soprano Kaitlyn Lusk. Guest soloist Solomia Soroka joins for Zigeunerweisen, while the Concert Orchestra performs The Hobbit and more. $30 adults, $15 non-ND students/children.
Thursday, March 13; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Live in HD/Met Opera: Fidelio (Beethoven)
Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, risking everything to save her husband from tyranny in Fidelio. She’s joined by tenor David Butt Philip as Florestan, Tomasz Konieczny as Don Pizarro, and René Pape as Rocco. Susanna Mälkki conducts the Met’s powerful production, drawing modern parallels in Beethoven’s stirring ode to freedom. $23 adults, $16 non-ND students/children.
Saturday, March 15; 1 to 4 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
Golden Generation Awards Nomination
Accepting nominations! In addition to co-hosting the Golden Generation Community Dinner with Student Government on Monday, March 24, in the Dahnke Ballroom, First Gen students, faculty, and staff will be honored through 1stG ND’s inaugural presentation of the Golden Generations Awards Ceremony. For award descriptions, please see the nomination form. Note: one form per nomination. Accepting nominations through 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Closures, Limited Hours, and Cancellations
Hesburgh Library Spring Break Building Hours
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours. Hesburgh Library will have limited hours during spring break. Regular hours will resume Sunday, March 16.
Sunday, March 9; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 15; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Deadlines or Registrations
Volunteers Needed: Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village
Volunteers are needed to help direct attendees and facilitate the various services that will be provided at the Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village event. A few volunteers may also help with data collection. Register online by 11:45 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Saturday, March 22; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charles Black Community Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend
Global Health Photo Contest Submittals
Whether you are new to global health or more advanced on the topic, the Eck Institute for Global Health invites you to share your images at its Global Health Day Symposium. Showcase your images that highlight the complexities and impact of global health challenges in the US and abroad. Photo contest submittals are due by 11:45 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Friday, March 28; during the afternoon in Jordan Hall of Science
RISE AI Conference: 2025—Call for Submissions
The Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society’s inaugural RISE AI Conference will be held October 6–9. At this time, the institute invites abstract submissions for research addressing interdisciplinary AI-driven solutions to societal challenges. The submission deadline is Saturday, March 15.
Learning Beyond the Classics: Film Noir
This Learning Beyond the Classics series pairs a classic Hollywood film noir with an international film to explore how genre qualities adapt across cultures. Packages are available until Thursday, April 3, for $14, including all seven screenings, course readings, intros, and discussions. Attendance is optional; no refunds or exchanges. Seating is general admission. Free for University and high school students.
Thursday, March 20; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
What Do We Owe Each Other To Care for Creation?
Pope Francis has called upon all of us as individuals to care for our common home. In alignment with the Forum theme, Notre Dame Global and Notre Dame Sustainability want to know, “What do we owe each other to care for creation?” Share your answer by Friday, March 28; you could be featured in a Global Call to Action video to be shared during Earth Month.
2025 Notre Dame Inclusive Teaching Academy
Notre Dame Learning’s Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence is once again offering the Notre Dame Inclusive Teaching Academy at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. This event will take place June 2–6 and is a great way to spend intensive time improving your teaching. Registration, lodging, and meals (breakfast and lunch) are covered for all attendees. There is no cost to apply. Applications are due by Monday, March 10.
BIPH Annual Symposium: “Using Innovative Approaches to Improve Health Equity”
You do not have to have research directly related to the Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health’s symposium title to apply. Oral presentations will be awarded. Please submit your abstract in adherence to the guidelines of this online information form.
Monday, March 31; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room B01, McCourtney Hall
Conference—“To What End?: Purpose and the Universe”
In this final teaching conference of the Organs and Origins series co-sponsored by the College of Science and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, scientists, philosophers, and theologians will come together to consider the question of purpose and meaning in the universe. Twenty-nine fellowships with stipends are available for faculty and graduate students. Register online.
Friday, April 4; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Geddes Hall, Andrews Auditorium
Saturday, April 5; 8 a.m. to noon
IDEA Week 2025
Join in as visionaries, creatives, and leaders are brought together to celebrate the vibrant spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship! Register now for these sessions.
Catholic Social Impact Competition: Tuesday, April 22; 10 a.m. to noon at the IDEA Center at Notre Dame, 1400 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend
Launch Party: Tuesday, April 22; 7 to 10 p.m. at the Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub, 518 S. Main St., South Bend
Sessions: Wednesday, April 23; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Bend City Church, 226 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend
Thursday, April 24; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the main branch of the St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
Friday, April 25; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Downes Ballroom (seventh floor), Corbett Family Hall
Notre Dame Athletics 2025 Summer Camps
Experience the tradition and spirit of Notre Dame Athletics this summer. Register to participate in the camps and unlock your child’s potential under the guidance of the ND coaching staff and student-athletes. All sessions are held at the varsity athletic facilities, where campers will play where the Irish play. Secure your spot and elevate your game.
Camps run from Saturday, June 7, through Sunday, August 3, on various days of the week.
Faith and Service
Grief Support Group
If you are a faculty or staff member who has experienced the death of a loved one, including a child, parent, spouse, friend, or colleague, please consider joining this group, which meets monthly. Rev. Tim O’Connor, C.S.C., staff chaplain, and Maria Candelaria Flukas, associate director of student support in the Alliance for Catholic Education, provide support and oversee this group.
Tuesdays, March 11, April 8, and May 13, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center
Health and Recreation
Mammograms on Campus
This preventive offering is available annually at no cost to female Notre Dame faculty, staff, and spouses enrolled in a University medical plan (Anthem), beginning at age 40. Call for an appointment: 335-4500. Limited appointments available.
Wednesday, March 12; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the mobile medical unit parked at Gate D of Notre Dame Stadium
Brief Therapy Group for Insomnia
Trouble sleeping? The ND Psychological Services Center is offering a six-week insomnia group for ND faculty, staff, and their families. If interested, please contact cbti@nd.edu to determine eligibility. The cost is $30 total (insurance is not accepted).
Weekly sessions will be on the third floor of Corbett Family Hall from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays, March 18 through April 22.
Lectures and Presentations
Info Session: “AI and Sustainability”
Artificial intelligence holds the potential to drive sustainability, from optimizing energy systems to improving resource management and combating climate change. However, the environmental costs of AI cannot be ignored. This session explores both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for sustainability.
Wednesday, March 12; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 131, DeBartolo Hall
Info Session—“Making Change Look Good: How Canva Can Be Your Change Champion”
Don’t have a graphic designer or feel confident creating visuals for your project? Unlock the magic of Canva to make your change initiatives more impactful by designing visually engaging content, building emotional connections, and driving stakeholder buy-in all on your own. Join the Google group to be added to the calendar invite.
Thursday, March 13; 10 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Social Gatherings
Cafecito con Adelante ND
Join Adelante ND, the Latinx Staff and Faculty Association, for a virtual cafecito to sharpen your Spanish skills and have relaxed conversations with colleagues.
Tuesday, March 11; 8:30 am. via Zoom
Tuesday, April 1; 8:30 am.
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Time-Out for Tech—“Wireless First: What You Need to Know About Webex Calling”
Unlock the power of Webex calling. This session will show you how easy it is to download, install, and use Webex calling. It will also cover different download options, account setup, interface navigation, essential calling features, and how to troubleshoot common issues. Get ready to connect! Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Tuesday, March 11; 10 to 11 a.m. online
Also This Week ...
Become a Sustainability Trivia Champion
Notre Dame Sustainability presents Sustainability Trivia: FAQ Series. Each week, we’ll tackle a new topic and challenge you with a few questions. Answer correctly to enter a raffle for a secret prize at the end of the semester. This week, we’re talking about Notre Dame’s partnership with Cultivate Food Rescue, a nonprofit based in South Bend.