For the Week of May 5
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
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. Join in for guided sessions of visio divina on the first Tuesday of every month with sacred art in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel or in the galleries.
Tuesday, May 6; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Marian Art Conversations
To celebrate the start of May, traditionally devoted to the Virgin Mary, attend a special program dedicated to celebrating works of art featuring Mary. This opportunity will offer a rich experience that combines art, conversation, and prayer for visitors to explore the deep spiritual and artistic representations of Mary throughout history.
Tuesday, May 6; 2 to 2:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Fischoff Soiree
Join in for a lunchtime concert featuring a senior division ensemble from the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Following the performance, musicians will be available for an interactive Q&A session. Bring your lunch or opt for something from Ivan’s Café.
Friday, May 9; noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Community Mural Celebration
Gather to celebrate the latest mural additions to the outfield wall at Southeast Neighborhood Park, featuring the contributions of the Latino community in South Bend. Enjoy the art and hear the stories from generations of ballplayers. Plus, there’s a free taco truck!
Friday, May 9; 4 to 6 p.m. in Southeast Neighborhood Park (Fellows Street at Wegner Street)
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. They say that April showers bring May flowers. The group will search the galleries for spring blooms.
Saturday, May 10; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
BFA/BA Honors Thesis Exhibition
View the annual exhibition of the culminating thesis projects created by students graduating with a BFA or BA Honors degree from the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. The show runs through Sunday, May 18.
Films
The Departed (2006)
The Departed moves Infernal Affairs from Hong Kong to Boston, becoming the only adapted film in this series to win Best Picture. A tense cat and mouse story unfolds as a cop infiltrates the mob, and a mob mole rises within the state police. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 non-ND students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Thursday, May 8; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Merrimans’ Playhouse @ the Raclin Murphy Museum Series: Merrimans’ Playhouse Players
This summer, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art is celebrating a decade of creativity and rhythm with Merrimans’ Playhouse—and you’re invited. Enjoy amazing live performances, special experiences, and fantastic food and drinks all season long. Bring a blanket or lawn chair (limited seating will be available on the terrace), relax under the sun, and let the music move you.
Thursday, May 8; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
52nd Annual Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
Starting Thursday, May 8, with the fourth annual Lift Every Voice Concert and ending with the Gold Medal Concert on Sunday, May 11. This is a weekend full of truly breathtaking performances, all free to the public.
Thursday, May 8; 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Joshi Performance Hall, Indiana University South Bend
Friday, May 9; 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 10; 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 11; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Volunteer for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
The competition is seeking volunteers to help during the weekend of May 9–11. Musical experience is not necessary. For more information, please contact Miki Strabley at miki@fischoff.org.
Friday, May 9; volunteer shifts available from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and O'Neill Hall of Music
Saturday, May 10; volunteer shifts available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Sunday, May 11; volunteer shifts available from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
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, May 14; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the mobile medical unit parked at Gate B of Notre Dame Stadium
Spring Beloved Community Gathering: True to Their Names”
Join the Office of Human Resources to hear from facilitator Itzxul Moreno on the importance of names while enjoying a meal with our fellow colleagues. Register by Friday, May 9.
Thursday, May 22; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Downes Club, Corbett Family Hall
Domer Dozen Nominations
2025 Domer Dozen nominations are officially open. YoungND would like to invite all Notre Dame faculty, rectors, and staff to consider submitting a nomination. Any graduate of Notre Dame age 32 or younger is eligible to receive this honor. If you know someone who has made outstanding contributions in the way of faith, service, learning, or work, you can submit a nomination until Monday, May 12. More information on the Domer Dozen initiative.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Oxford Research Encyclopedias Resource Now Available from Hesburgh Libraries|
The Notre Dame community now has expanded access to Oxford Research Encyclopedias from Oxford University Press. The in-depth, peer-reviewed overviews of research literature are a great first step for new researchers looking to find trustworthy information. Learn more.
Faith and Service
Mass for the Election of a New Pope
All are welcome to this Mass as we pray for the election of a new pope. Let us join the global Catholic Church in prayer for the Spirit’s guidance over the conclave and election process of the next successor of St. Peter.
Tuesday, May 6; 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (during the 5:15 p.m. Daily Mass)
Celebrating All Our Mother Figures
With Mother’s Day near, the Notre Dame Alumni Association invites you to honor the amazing moms, grandmothers, and mother figures in your life. Submit a Grotto Prayer Request, and the NDAA will offer it on your behalf. Then, join the NDAA for a live Rosary and prayer service at the Grotto or on the Notre Dame Alumni Association Facebook page. Prayer requests can be submitted through Thursday, May 8. Submit a prayer request.
Friday, May 9; 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the Grotto, and virtually on Facebook
Health and Recreation
Mindful Yoga [CANCELED]
All sustainability champions need time to care for their mental and physical well-being. Join yoga instructor Steve “Krojo” Krojniewski for a yoga session to unwind and spend some time being mindful of this wonderful place we call home. Limited availability of mats and blocks. Participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register online.Thursday, May 9; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Lectures and Presentations
IU School of Medicine–South Bend: 2025 Mini Med School Lecture Series
Steven Gerber, MD, of Advanced Ophthalmology of Michiana will speak on the topic of “The Myopia Epidemic: Too Much Screen Time.” Register via the QR code on the poster.
Tuesday, May 6; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in 1st Source Auditorium, Raclin-Carmichael Hall, 1234 N. Notre Dame Ave. South Bend
Lecture—“‘La Forma universal di questo nodo’ (Par. 33.91): Le strutture dell’oltremondo dantesco (‘The universal form of this knot’ (Par. 33.91): The Structures of Dante’s Afterlife)
Though long seen as a harmonious and orderly work, recent scholars argue that Dante’s Commedia is filled with tensions and unresolved conflicts in its vision of the afterlife. Zygmunt Barański, professor emeritus at Cambridge and Notre Dame, explores these complexities in Dante’s structure and theology.
Wednesday, May 7; 8 to 9:30 a.m. virtually
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Temporary Parking Changes Due to Student Move-Out
Parking Services and Residential Life ask campus community members to note the following temporary changes to parking lots due to student move-out. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, the Rugby and Dorr Road lots, as well as part of the Walsh Architecture Lot, will close. All vehicles remaining in the above lots by noon Wednesday, May 7, will be impounded at your expense. The Fischer Faculty/Staff Lot will close at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8. All reserved spaces will be open for parking.
All lots will reopen for regular parking at noon Saturday, May 10. (Please see the Parking Services website for detailed pictures.) Students, please visit the Residential Life website for more detailed information.
Bike Roundup and Summer Bike Tags
Faculty, staff, and students, take your bike or push scooter with you when leaving campus for the summer. If you will use a bike/scooter on campus this summer, go to Hammes Mowbray Hall beginning Monday, April 28, to pick up a red tag to place on the handlebars. Otherwise, your bike/scooter will be removed in NDPD’s bike roundup starting Tuesday, May 27. Unregistered bikes/scooters that are removed are held for only 30 days. Faculty and staff do not need to pick up a tag if their bike is already registered with NDPD.
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Prepare Students for Online Tests with These Helpful Tips
Taking exams online requires preparation that goes beyond studying. Share these important tips with your students so they are ready and comfortable on testing days.
Is Your Course Gradebook Ready to Send Final Grades?
Instructors can send final grades directly to the registrar’s system from Canvas, but there are a few things you’ll want to do to confirm that all grades are accurate and accounted for before that final submission. More information.
Also This Week ...
What’s the Temperature Set-Point Program?
Notre Dame Sustainability presents Sustainability Trivia: FAQ Series. Each week, a new topic will be tackled and you’ll be challenged 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 the Thermostat Set-Point Program.
Campus Waste Bins for Move-Out
Move-out season for students is here, and you’ll likely see temporary waste and donation bins popping up around campus. To reduce contamination, please do not put anything in a container unless you know where it’s going and the bin is properly labeled. During last year’s move-out season, Notre Dame students donated more than 88,000 pounds of items to Goodwill.
Hesburgh Library Spring Finals Hours
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours. Hesburgh Library is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 11:00 p.m. Friday, May 9.