For the Week of November 11
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Vocation to Create: A Conversation with Fr. Austin Collins, C.S.C., and Fr. Martin Nguyen, C.S.C.
In this featured program, Joseph Becherer, director of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art and curator of sculpture, will moderate a conversation between Rev. Austin Collins, C.S.C., and Rev. Martin Lam Nguyen, C.S.C., two beloved members of the Notre Dame and Congregation of Holy Cross communities.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the atrium, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Gallery Talk and Tunes with Professor Shannon Dunne
Join world-renowned Irish musician and dancer professor Shannon Dunne in a temporary exhibition, Through the Lens of Father Francis Browne, S.J.: Photographic Adventures of an Irish Priest, to learn more about Irish folk culture and traditional music.
Friday, Nov. 15; 3 to 3:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Exhibit Open House—Notre Dame Football Kills Prejudice: Citizenship and Faith in 1924
Meet and speak with curators Gregory Bond and Elizabeth Hogan about their exhibit, which explores how Notre Dame leaders harnessed the unprecedented popularity and visibility of the 1924 football team to combat bigotry and promote a more inclusive America.
Friday, Nov. 15; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Films
Documentary Screening and Discussion: A Case for Love
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a special screening of this documentary, sponsored by the Office of Institutional Transformation. Explore whether unselfish love can bridge the societal divide in America. A Case for Love is inspired by the teachings and writings of the Right Rev. Michael Curry, who recently completed a nine-year term as presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church. Following the screening, the Rev. Canon Hugh R. Page, Jr. will moderate a discussion that delves deeper into the concepts of the documentary and their application on campus and in our wider community. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Monday, Nov. 11; 6:30 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium (lower level), Geddes Hall
Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017)
A haunting horror fairytale set against the backdrop of Mexico’s devastating drug wars, Tigers Are Not Afraid follows a group of orphaned children armed with three magical wishes, running from the ghosts that haunt them and the cartel that murdered their parents. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students, free ND students.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 7:30 to 8 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Nanovic Film Series: 20 Days in Mariupol (2022)
As the Russian invasion begins, Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war’s atrocities. Capturing defining images of the war, they’re the only international reporters who remain in the city as Russian forces close in. Winner of the Academy Award for best documentary. This screening is free but ticketed.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 7:30 to 9:10 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
American Animals (2018)
This genre-bending quasi-documentary is about the true story of Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk, and Chas Allen, four friends living an ordinary existence in Kentucky. After a visit to Transylvania University, Lipka comes up with the idea to steal the rarest and most valuable books from the school’s library. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students, free for ND students.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Color of Pomegranates (1969)
A breathtaking fusion of poetry, ethnography, and cinema, this masterwork overflows with unforgettable images and sounds. A series of tableaux that blend the tactile and abstract revives the splendors of Armenian culture through the story of the 18th-century troubadour Sayat-Nova, charting his intellectual, artistic, and spiritual growth. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students, free for ND students.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 9:30 to 10:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
First Voice Generation (2023)
As children of Mexican immigrants, three Latinx high school students in Holland, Michigan, struggle with a sense of identity and belonging growing up in a predominantly Dutch community. They dream of being the first in their family to go to college, but COVID-19 shuts the world down, and virtual learning exacerbates their struggles. Free but ticketed.
Friday, Nov. 15; 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Charlotte’s Web (1973)
Charlotte’s Web is often cited as the best children’s book of the century, if not of all time, perhaps because its adaptations have never overshadowed the book itself. Possibly best known of those adaptations is this 1973 cartoon that followed the spectacular Wilbur as he finds his way through barnyard politics with the assistance of Charlotte. $1.
Sunday, Nov. 17; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
We Will Dance Again (2024)
Friendship, love, peace, and freedom were the ideals that drew young hearts from around the globe to Nova’s EDM music festival in Israel. As the sun rose on October 7, 2023, the fantasy shattered. It is a stark portrayal of the experiences of those who survived and those who didn’t. Meticulously reconstructed events capture the raw emotion and heroism. Free but ticketed.
Sunday, Nov. 17; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Creative Writing Series Featuring Daniel Borzutzky
The Creative Writing Series invites you to an evening with National Book Award–winning poet and translator Daniel Borzutzky. A Q&A and book signing will follow. Staff from the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore will be on site with copies of the author’s books available for purchase. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 232, Decio English Commons
MFA Reading Series
Come listen to the second MFA reading of the semester where readers will include first-year MFA prose writers Proph Dauda, Adalyne Perryman, and Vince Vasudevan. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 232, Decio English Commons
Theater: Julius Caesar
The campus’s Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Company presents Julius Caesar. Set in the Progressive Era, this adaptation features Caesar as an ambitious young leader of the suffragette movement who makes a daring bid for the presidency. As Caesar’s enemies conspire against her, this production offers a timely examination of the consequences of political violence. $5.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lab Theater, Washington Hall
Thursday, Nov. 14; 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15; 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17; 4 to 6 p.m.
Rise Up, Follow Me: A Musical Reflection by the Notre Dame Folk Choir
This late-autumn musical reflection Rise Up, Follow Me is a collaboration between the Notre Dame Folk Choir and the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. The choir will perform pieces inspired by works on view at the museum that will illuminate the profound connection between sight and sound through a meditative reflection on death.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Baraka Bouts Tournament
Come watch the 22nd annual Baraka Bouts Boxing Tournament! All proceeds raised from the women’s boxing tournament go toward building two schools in Uganda through the Holy Cross Missions. You can also support Notre Dame women’s boxing and education in Uganda by donating online. $20 if your ticket is purchased from a boxer; $30 if the ticket is purchased at the door.
Monday, Nov. 11; 7 to 11 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom (seventh floor), Duncan Student Center (Quarterfinals)
Monday, Nov. 18; 7 to 10 p.m. (Semifinals)
Thursday, Nov. 21; 7 to 10 p.m. (Finals)
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure
The Conflict of Interest Disclosure is now open! All University faculty and exempt staff received an email by Friday, November 15, with the link to your disclosure. This must be completed within 30 days of receiving the email. More information at conflictpolicy.nd.edu.
Time-Out for Tech: “Enhancing Productivity with ServiceNow’s Virtual Agent”
Answer questions with comprehensive knowledge, update requests as needed, and seek assistance when necessary. IT and HR requests, as well as a vast knowledge base, can all be conveniently accessed and managed through the Virtual Agent platform, providing a centralized hub for employee support and information retrieval. Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Tuesday, Nov. 19; 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom
GIS Day 2024—Early Registration
Join in for GIS Day at Notre Dame—a symposium that combines workshops, presentations, and more to demonstrate the power of geospatial technologies. Registration for the day-long event is open now.
Wednesday, Nov. 20; noon to 4 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
Conference—“In the Beginning: Life, the Universe, and Everything”
In this second 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 initial causes in an interdisciplinary approach to “life, the universe, and everything.” Fellowships with stipends are available for students. Register online by 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 15.
Friday, Dec. 6; noon to 7 p.m. in the Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Saturday, Dec. 7; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2024–25 Digital Advent and Christmas Crèche Calendar
Sign up to receive a daily email with an image of a crèche, or Nativity scene, from a different part of the world, accompanied by a reflective description and a brief prayer from the first Sunday of Advent (December 1) through the feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 12).
Deals and Discounts
Notre Dame Press Book Festival and Dirty Book Sale
The University of Notre Dame Press is hosting its annual Book Festival and Dirty Book Sale! The Book Festival will feature exceptional discounts ($7 paperbacks and $10 hardbacks on select overstock and damaged books), a 40 percent discount on new and recent titles, autographed books, and prizes. There will also be two author events for recent releases, Ara and Fighting Irish Football.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the main concourse, Hesburgh Library
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
· Introduction to Natural Language Processing with Python
This hands-on workshop is an introduction to the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), a very popular suite of Python (programming language) modules that make the process of text mining easier. By the end of the workshop, you will have a working knowledge of Python and exposure to the inner workings of the NLTK.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Data Organization in Spreadsheets
Good data organization is the foundation of any research project. Most researchers have data in spreadsheets, so that’s where many research projects start. In this workshop, you will learn good data entry practices, including formatting data tables in spreadsheets, as well as basic quality control, how to avoid common mistakes, and more.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Topic Modeling Against a Corpora
Topic modeling is a process of analyzing a collection of texts to better understand the collection as a whole. This process can be useful for identifying genres, authors, or subjects in a body of literature. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate and facilitate the use of a free Java-based program called Topic Modeling Tool.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Text Mining
In this hands-on workshop, learn the benefits of using computers to analyze textual corpora such as a collection of books or journal articles. Sometimes called “distant” or “scalable” reading, text mining is a way to analyze the words or phrases in a text to find patterns and anomalies within it.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Github and Markdown
Traditionally used for software development, Git and the online platform GitHub have been adopted for projects of all kinds, including humanities research. This workshop guides participants through the basic functions of contributing to a repository and writing documents in its preferred plain-text format, Markdown.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
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Open House: Museum of Biodiversity
Visit the Museum of Biodiversity to see its extensive collections of amphibians, fish, birds, mammals, insects, parasites, and fossils that have been collected over the last 150 years, and don’t forget to say “hi” to the resident Jordan Hall giraffe, Giraphael!
Saturday, Nov. 16; noon to 2 p.m. in Room 102, Jordan Hall of Science (Please enter through the north doors of Jordan Hall)
Faith and Service
Veterans Day 24-Hour Vigil
The vigil will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, and conclude at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, Veterans Day. ROTC cadets and midshipmen will rotate out every 30 minutes, while rotating positions every five minutes during their shift, throughout the night.
Tri-Military Veterans Day Ceremony
We gather today to pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in the armed forces of our great nation—in wartime or peacetime. The sacrifice and service that the members of our military have made has protected the freedom that is the foundation of our nation; and we will continue to honor these men and women for all that they have sacrificed to make the freedom that we have today possible. This year's guest speaker is Lieutenant General Case Cunningham, the current Commander, Alaskan Command, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Eleventh Air Force, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Hosted by Notre Dame's Tri-Military ROTC and the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will move indoors to Room 101, DeBartolo Hall.
Monday, Nov. 11; 4 to 5 p.m. near the Clarke Memorial Fountain and Fieldhouse Mall
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 the Grief Support Group, which meets monthly from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center. Fall semester meetings will be held on November 12 and December 10.
Toys for Tots Drive
ND Vets, in collaboration with Notre Dame ROTC, OMVA, campus partners, and local Marines, is proud to bring the Toys for Tots campaign back to campus. Donation boxes will be available through Friday, December 13, at various campus locations. Please review the poster for locations and acceptable donations.
Tutoring in the South Bend Community
Are you frustrated by educational opportunity gaps? Be part of the solution! Become a high-impact tutor with Tutor-ND. The program will support you to help a child learn to read. Receive free Uber rides to your site or compensation for travel time. Apply here: tinyurl.com/TutorND. If you have questions, email Ben DeMarais.
Shifts available Mondays through Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Holy Mass in Swahili
Celebrate Christ with a Mass and liturgy in Swahili. Guidance in both English and Swahili will be provided. All are welcome to join the social gathering of traditional East African cuisine after Mass. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Eva Hoeckner (ehoeckn2@nd.edu).
Thursday, Nov. 14; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, Carole Sandner Hall
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: 574-335-4500 or 1-800-455-4450. Limited appointments available.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the mobile medical unit parked at Gate D, Notre Dame Stadium
Lectures and Presentations
Talks: “The Future of Law in the Age of Algorithmic Reason”
Join Notre Dame Law for two keynote addresses exploring how contemporary technologies challenge our understanding of basic dimensions of human nature and human reason. The talks will be back-to-back starting at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Q&A and reception. All are welcome.
Monday, Nov. 11; 4 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Panel Discussion: “Using AI-Enhanced Deliberative Tech with Israelis and Palestinians”
This virtual session will address how AI and collective dialogues are used as part of ongoing peacebuilding efforts in Israel and Palestine. Panelists will explore the technical details of the approach, progress made to date, and future challenges.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom
Summus Master Class: “Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia”
Learn about how caregivers can manage Alzheimer’s affecting a loved one with Dr. Andrew Budson. He will discuss different types of dementia; managing problems with memory, language, and vision; building a care team; self-care; sustaining a relationship with your loved one; and planning for the progression of dementia. Register through your Summus dashboard by logging in at summusglobal.com/dashboard.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Anthology Discussion: Constitutional Reasoning in Latin America and the Caribbean
Johanna Fröhlich will discuss the anthology she edited, Constitutional Reasoning in Latin America and the Caribbean (September 2024, Bloomsbury). The volume examines the reasoning practice of 15 constitutional courts and supreme courts, including the Caribbean Commonwealth and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center of International Studies
“Golden Lessons of Change” Notre Dame’s Learning from the 2024 NCCI Conference
Join the Change Management Community of Practice as members from across the University share insights from the 2024 Network for Change and Continuous Innovation Conference. Hear about pivotal “aha!” moments, gain fresh ideas for your own change management efforts, and listen to firsthand experiences from those who attended the conference. A Zoom meeting will be added to your calendar. Register by Monday, November 11.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom
Presentation: “The Presidential Election Results in Historical Context”
Are you interested in learning about the implications of the presidential election—whatever the outcome? Would you like to hear an analysis that is based on facts, not falsehoods? Attend a presentation by David Campbell, director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative and the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy, who will discuss the presidential election results. The event is co-sponsored by Teachers as Scholars and the Center for Broader Impacts. Register online.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 5 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Conversation: “Games and Empires”
From cricket to basketball, sport is a generative locus through which scholars can understand how colonial logics reproduce and transform over time. Join the Sport, Media, and Culture minor and Pyar Seth, a postdoctoral research associate with the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values, for an informal conversation about the ways empire as a lived cultural experience continues to influence global power relations today.
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the American Studies Common Area (Room 310), O’Shaughnessy Hall
Lunch Talk: “The Ethics of Human Brain Organoids and Human-Animal Neural Chimeras Among U.S. Bioethicists and the Public”
Join the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture for a lunch talk by John H. Evans, UC San Diego, author of Disembodied Brains: Understanding our Intuitions on Human-Animal Neuro-Chimeras and Human Brain Organoids (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lunch begins at noon, the talk begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by audience Q&A. No RSVP necessary.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 215/216, McKenna Hall
Climate Action Planning: Feedback Session
As a part of its climate action planning process, Notre Dame Sustainability will offer open feedback sessions and targeted conversations to engage with the campus community. Join Notre Dame’s Sustainability and Campus Dining teams for an opportunity to have your voice heard and positively affect the food and dining spaces on campus. Lunch will be provided. Register here.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; noon to 1 p.m. in the Oak Room, South Dining Hall
A Fable of Tomorrows (2024) by Sarah Edmands Martin: “The Art and Scholarship of Academic Storytelling”
Sarah Edmands Martin recently released A Fable of Tomorrows (2024), an artwork consisting of video projection, interactive sculpture, and video game design, at the center of which is a fable from the future. Join the Nanovic Institute for an exploration of these themes as part of the Art and Scholarship of Academic Storytelling series.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
On Spirituality and Flourishing
Student Health and Wellness is hosting Lisa Miller, an award-winning researcher, clinical psychologist, and author of The Awakened Brain, and you’re invited! All Notre Dame faculty and staff are invited to learn about how spirituality and flourishing impact Student Health and Wellness’s work on student formation; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and collaboration.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 205, McKenna Hall
Workshop—“Get to Know AI: Responsible AI”
This workshop will explore the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence, including its societal impact, its impact on the environment, and the implications of deepfakes. Register here.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library, and online
Lecture: “Architecture as a Tool to Improve Lives”
In this lecture, Anna Heringer explores how architecture can elevate communities by leveraging sustainable, locally sourced materials and traditional techniques. Her globally recognized projects, like the METI Handmade School, demonstrate the social and ecological impact of community-led, place-based design.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Book Talk—“Sacred Snaps: Photovoice for Interfaith Engagement”
Join the Ansari Institute as it welcomes author Roman R. Williams, one of the authors of Sacred Snaps and founder of Interfaith Photovoice. This organization combines amateur photography and structured dialogue to promote interfaith understanding, engaging religion, diversity, and inclusion all through the lens of the smart phone!
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second floor, Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
Panel Discussion: “Game Changers: From Zoomers to Boomers—The Generations at Work”
With multiple generations working side-by-side in today’s organizations, how do we better understand, communicate with, and bring out the best in one another? The panelists will share strategies and insights for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent from all generations. Co-sponsored by the Alumni Association’s ThinkND, IrishCompass, and YoungND. Register at go.nd.edu/75b8a1.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 7 to 8 p.m. virtually
Book Talk—Schoolishness: Alienated Education and the Quest for Authentic, Joyful Learning with Susan Blum
In her new book, Schoolishness: Alienated Education and the Quest for Authentic, Joyful Learning, Kellogg Faculty Fellow Susan D. Blum presents a theory-based phenomenology of institutional education. Drawing on critical, progressive, and feminist pedagogy in conversation with the anthropology of learning, Blum proposes less-schoolish ways to learn.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Talk: “The Business of History and the History of Business”
Presented by Felipe Fernández-Armesto, the William P. Reynolds Professor of History, as part of the Dean’s Speaker Series. Open to all students and the Notre Dame community. No registration required.
Friday, Nov. 15; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business
ND Democracy Talk—“Election 2024: What Just Happened?”
Attend this engaging panel discussion as experts unpack the results of the 2024 US election.
Welcoming remarks will be made by Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 15; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Sacred Spaces on Campus: A Special Look at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art’s Chapel
Drop by for any length of time to learn more about the rich and singular contributions of this chapel to the life of the museum, to the Notre Dame community, and to all who visit.
Friday, Nov. 15; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Arts and Letters Crash Course Series: “Sports Economics”
Davin Raiha, associate teaching professor in the Department of Economics, will explore how global macroeconomic forces shape the competitive landscape of sports and influence championship outcomes. This course will examine a detailed case study demonstrating how macroeconomic events originating from the other side of the planet led to the downfall of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey dynasty. Additionally, Raiha will discuss valuable lessons learned and strategies for sports teams and leagues to prepare for similar economic challenges.
Friday, Nov. 15; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 155, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture: “The End of Free Speech Is the End of Science”
Jay Bhattacharya, professor of health policy at Stanford University, will present early scientific work regarding the mortality risk of COVID infections and the harms of lockdown policies adopted to suppress COVID spread. He will then present evidence that top American scientific bureaucrats worked to suppress widespread knowledge of the scientific and policy debates taking place among experts. Review the poster with QR code to learn more.
Friday, Nov. 15; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Science Exploration Series: “Wisdom and Wonder—How Science Meets Faith at Notre Dame”
On this Feast of St. Albert, this question will be explored: How do we know things? Wonder draws us to know the truth about reality, and we become wise through different ways of knowing: science, philosophy, and theology. Rev. Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C., will describe how faith nurtures science in an atmosphere of wonder and wisdom.
Friday, Nov. 15; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 101, Jordan Hall of Science
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
St. Michael’s Drive Section Closure
On Monday and Tuesday, November 11 and 12, St. Michael’s Drive will be closed at the intersection of Douglas Road on the northern edge of campus. Access to Gold Drive will remain open and will provide access to St. Michael’s Drive from the north. Please see the attached map.
Social Gatherings
Chinese Singing Club
Join the Chinese singing club!
Mondays and Fridays through Nov. 22; 5 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 151, Decio Faculty Hall
Chinese Culture Fun Fair
Tuesday, Nov. 12; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 131 and the Commons, Decio Faculty Hall
Tertulia
A tertulia is a gathering of people who get together regularly to talk about some topic. In this case, the topic is a trigger, since the purpose of the meeting is to talk in Spanish. Tertulia provides a space where students can connect with other Spanish learners and practice the language in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 4 to 5 p.m. in Decio Commons (main floor), Decio Faculty Hall
Legends Euchre Tournament
Join this round robin–style euchre tournament. Enjoy Bell’s and Voodoo Ranger beer samplings (for 21 years and older) 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. Must register by Tuesday, November 12.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Legends clubside
Korean Language Table: Pachinko Book 3
Explore the Korean language in Pachinko, its translation, and the TV drama. Discover language, culture, and culinary traditions! No prior knowledge of Korean is required. Questions? Contact Professor Hana Kang (hana.kang@nd.edu). RSVP here.
Book 3—Pachinko: Wednesday, Nov. 13; 8 to 9 p.m. via Zoom
Workshop: Friday, Nov. 15; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (RSVP required)
Slavic Tea Party
Nicholas Herrud will give a study abroad presentation on Polish and Ukrainian culture. Stay for food, fun, activities, and songs!
Thursday, Nov. 14; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 117, Decio Faculty Hall
Japanese Conversation Table
All levels are welcome at the Kaiwa Table! Please contact Professor Yoko Kawamura (ykawamur@nd.edu) for questions.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 131, Decio Faculty Hall
Português, Papo e Pizza—All About Forró
Come learn more about Forró, a traditional northeastern Brazilian dance and music genre, with the Brazilian Portuguese FLTA Giovanna Rizzo Fonseca. All are welcome!
Thursday, Nov. 14; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 308, Bond Hall
NDFS Blaze Pizza Fundraiser
Blaze Pizza is donating 20 percent of proceeds from online orders made with the code 1092A, or in-store orders if you present a flyer. Flyers will be available at the event. The proceeds benefit the Notre Dame figure skating team and its upcoming competition season.
Thursday, Nov. 14; 5 to 9 p.m. at Blaze Pizza, 1234 N. Eddy St., Suite #109 (Eddy Street Commons), South Bend
Football Fridays at the Eck
Kick off your game weekend at Football Fridays at the Eck presented by Guinness! Join Fighting Irish fans for a coffee cart, a sneak peek of “What Would You Fight For?” and game preparation with experts Ryan Harris and Bill Reagan. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 15; noon to 4 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center
Fridays at Legends: Traditional Irish Music and Beer Tasting
Kick off the home game weekend with top-notch Irish tunes and Upland Brewery beer tasting. World-renowned Irish musician and dancer Shannon Dunne, adjunct assistant teaching professor for the Department of Irish Language and Literature, will perform with talented Irish musicians from our Notre Dame and South Bend community. Social dancing is encouraged. This event is open to the public. Go Irish!
Friday, Nov. 15; 4 to 6 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Gameday Buffet at Legends
Head to Legends of Notre Dame on gameday for a Thanksgiving-inspired tailgate buffet. This buffet includes chef-carved roasted turkey breast, Founders beer brats with caramelized onions, mini pumpkin pies and more! Multiple ticket packages available. For those attendees 21+: $125 pre-game (three drink tickets included); ages 13–20: $100; ages 12 and under: $40.
Saturday, Nov. 16; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Control Release of Grades in Canvas
The Canvas gradebook allows instructors to hide grades until they have completed grading everyone, giving instructors the space to complete evaluations before the questions come rolling in. This setting is enabled when you switch your course’s grade posting policy to manual.
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