For the Week of October 30
Arts and Performances
Films
Nanovic Film Series: “R.M.N.” (2022)
“R.M.N.” (which translates to a fitting acronym for nuclear magnetic resonance) examines the terraced discrimination throughout Europe, including Romanians abroad and in their small domestic towns. The result is a powerful meditation on how resentment can be rerouted and displaced throughout a continent and how it appears when balled and localized. Nanovic Faculty Fellow Anton Juan, professor and theater director in the Department of Film, Television and Theatre, will provide an introduction. Free.
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“Winter Soldier” (1972)
In February 1971, after the revelations of the My Lai massacre, an astonishing public inquiry into war crimes committed by American forces in Vietnam was held at a Detroit Howard Johnson motel. The Winter Soldier Investigation was a turning point for the anti-war movement and the participating young vets who center the film’s dramatic intensity. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Thursday, Nov. 2; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“Stop Making Sense” (2023/1984)
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by many critics as the greatest concert film of all time. “Stop Making Sense” stars the core band members of Talking Heads. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Thursday, Nov. 2; 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Nov. 3; 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4; 3 and 7 p.m.
“The Secret Garden” (1993)
Frances Hodgson Burnett published “The Secret Garden” more than a century ago, but it remains a story revisited, beloved and often adapted in new ways. After an earthquake leaves her orphaned, the young Brit Mary (Kate Maberly) leaves India to live with her uncle at his sprawling mansion, finding new friends and the titular secret garden. $1.
Sunday, Nov. 5; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“Simple as Water” (2021)
Shortlisted for an Oscar and screened at MoMA, “Simple as Water” is a documentary about the fallout of armed conflict in Syria, the extraordinary hurdles displaced refugees face and, in turn, the resilience of refugees forced to form new lives in unexpected worlds.
Sunday, Nov. 5; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Céilí Halloween
The evening includes music, dancing and stories.
Tuesday, Oct. 31; 8 to 10 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Parish Center
Asian Allure: Carrying the Legacy
Asian Allure is the annual cultural showcase presented by the Asian American Association. Come to witness a night filled with Asian culture and tradition! Tickets are $5 at the LaFortune Box Office, $7 at the door.
Friday, Nov. 3; 7 to 9:15 p.m. in Washington Hall
Saturday, Nov. 4; 7 p.m.
MFA Poetry Reading Event
Come listen to the first MFA reading of the semester. Readers will include first-year poets Ivy Braxton Harrington, Isabel Boutiette, Camille Lendor, Noah Loveless and Oli Peters.
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 104, Bond Hall
An Odyssey of Ukrainian Song
The lauded guest artists, baritone Simon Barrad and pianist Kseniia Polstiankina Barrad, present an odyssey of songs of Ukraine and the many lives touched by its history and culture. Composers include Lysenko, Silvestrov, Barvinsky, Lyatoshynsky and Turkevich, as well as Gershwin and Schumann.
Tuesday, Oct. 31; 7 to 8:15 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall (Door 7), O’Neill Hall of Music
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
GIS Day: Call for Lightning Talk Proposals
GIS Day at Notre Dame is a symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, that combines workshops, presentations and more to demonstrate the power of geospatial technologies. Share how GIS contributes to your research during 5- to 10-minute lightning talks. Please submit a brief abstract with a title and all author affiliations to Matthew.Sisk@nd.edu by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Summus Master Class: “Debunking Diabetes”
Talking points include diabetes myths and education, prevention, symptoms, Type 1 vs. Type 2, medications/treatments, resources and when to seek medical attention. Register online.
Monday, Nov. 6; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Workshop — “Managing Conflict Effectively: Turning Conflict into Collaboration”
Conflict is a natural part of our work and personal lives. Successfully managing and navigating conflict are essential skills for leadership and workplace success. Effective organizations must be aware of the different conflict styles they and others use. Success means understanding when these styles are useful and when they are not. Enroll through Endeavor by Thursday, Nov. 2.
Monday, Nov. 6; 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the lower-level training room, Grace Hall
Workshop: “Change Matters”
This workshop is designed to help participants understand how to create successful organizational change and overcome resistance to change, build awareness around the different levels of resistance and offer best practices for managing and leading organizational change. Enroll through Endeavor by Friday, Nov. 3.
Tuesday, Nov. 7; 8:30 a.m. to noon in the lower-level training room, Grace Hall
Workshop — “Managing Up: How to Succeed with Any Type of Boss”
Tap into your most valuable “soft skill.” Learn to develop a positive strategy for managing those who manage us! Increase cooperation, collaboration and understanding between those of different levels and perspectives. Empower yourself to succeed with any type of boss. Enroll through Endeavor by Friday, Nov. 3.
Tuesday, Nov. 7; 1 to 4 p.m. in the lower-level training room, Grace Hall
Faculty Mini-Retreat — “Encountering the Word Made Beautiful: The Art of The Saint John’s Bible”
This mini-retreat will feature commentary on the creation of The Saint John’s Bible, a hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible created in the 21st century using ancient techniques and handmade tools, as well as a discussion on how the calligraphy and the illuminations bring the Word of God to life for a modern audience. Facilitator: Carolyn Pirtle. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Friday, Nov. 10; 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the first-floor lounge, Coleman-Morse Center
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
“Winn”: The Untold Story of Incarceration and Invisible Women
Join the Gender Relations Center to watch and discuss the short documentary film “Winn” with free Aladdin’s catering. “Winn” tells the story of Pamela Winn, an activist who fought for better treatment for incarcerated pregnant people. All are welcome!
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 6 to 7 p.m. in Room 2246, Duncan Student Center
Celebrating the Day of the Dead
Join Adelante ND and Notre Dame Staff of International Descent in celebrating the Day of the Dead. An altar dedication will be present to honor the departed. Food and beverages are provided by OIT. All are welcome!
Thursday, Nov. 2; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Coffee House, Geddes Hall
Educational and Research Opportunities
Quechua Mini-Course
Whether you’ve been hoping to learn Quechua for years or whether this is the first time you’re hearing of the indigenous Andean language being offered at Notre Dame: This is your chance to try it out! Visiting Fulbright instructor, Dayana Velásquez, will be leading three free weekly classes to give you an introduction to the Quechua language.
Tuesday, Oct. 31; 5 to 6 p.m. in Kellogg Commons, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
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, Tuesday, Oct. 31; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
· Qualtrics Forms, Level III: Workflow, Tuesday, Oct. 31; 2 to 4:30 p.m.
· Tableau: Requirements and Best Practices for Publishing to Notre Dame’s Tableau Server,
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 1 to 4:30 p.m.
· Spreadsheets, Level II: Formulas and Functions, Thursday, Nov. 2; 8:30 a.m. to noon
· GLez Training, Thursday, Nov. 2; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
· DEMO: Google Forms, Tuesday, Nov. 7; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
· buyND Training, Wednesday, Nov. 8; 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.
Research Opportunity:
Call for Naughton REU Faculty Project Hosts
The Naughton Fellowship program is soliciting faculty with research experience projects to host Irish undergraduate students who will come to Notre Dame for 10 weeks in summer 2024. There is no cost to the faculty mentors to host those Irish students under this fellowship program, as the expenses and stipends are covered by the Naughton Fellowship.
Online applications close Friday, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m.
Faith and Service
All Souls’ Day Masses
Masses will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 2, in the All Souls Chapel, in Cedar Grove Cemetery, for the repose of the souls of the deceased Notre Dame family.
· 9 a.m.: Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C., rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, will preside.
· 12:15 p.m.: Rev. Andrew Budzinski, rector of St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, will preside.
Syriac Maronite Rite Divine Liturgy
The Blessed Massabki Martyrs Maronite Mission will celebrate Divine Liturgy. All are welcome! The liturgy is celebrated in Syriac (Aramaic), Arabic and English. In addition, weekly Sunday liturgy is celebrated here at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4; 8 to 9:30 a.m. in St. Thomas More Chapel, Eck Hall of Law
Lectures and Presentations
NDIGI/NDVC/IDEA Center Guest Speaker: Magellan Makhlouf
Magellan Makhlouf, co-founder and managing director of CedarBridge Partners and co-founder of Access Bridge Ventures, will discuss his nontraditional journey from a student to co-founding multiple private equity and venture capital funds, and will discuss his thoughts today on paths into the sector.
Monday, Oct. 30; 11 a.m. to noon in Room 133, Mendoza College of Business
Lecture: “Toward Praetorian-Led Electoral Authoritarianism? The (non) Transitions from Junta Rule in West Africa”
Sebastian Elischer, associate professor of political science at the University of Florida, will be drawing on the theoretical insights of linked ecologies to compare the extent to which each junta has formed domestic alliances and defied external pressure to enable a return to civilian-democratic rule providing an interim assessment from his paper.
Tuesday, Oct. 31; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center
Seminar: “Unthinkable Genocide”
This seminar, sponsored by the Notre Dame International Security Center, is presented by Jennifer Mitzen, professor of political science at Ohio State University.
Tuesday, Oct. 31; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Time Out for Tech: Useful Udemy
Learn more about Udemy and how it can help you learn new skills or grow existing ones. The Zoom link will be added to the calendar event the day before the session.
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 10:30 to 11 a.m. via Zoom
The Future of Affirmative Action
What are the best avenues forward that allow universities to help repair our nation’s history on race without employing racial preferences? Join the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights and the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study as Richard Kahlenberg explores the future of affirmative action.
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
“Integral Human Development Through a Leadership of Care”: Keeley Vatican Lecture with Sister Raffaella Petrini, Secretary General of the Vatican City State
Sister Raffaella Petrini, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, was appointed as secretary-general of the Governorate of Vatican City State by Pope Francis in November 2021. She will present the Keeley Vatican Lecture and share leadership principles with a focus on a “leadership of care.”
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall
International Symposium — "Rubén Darío: el archivo y la vida"
The symposium’s topic is one of the most important modern poet and intellectuals of the Hispanic world, Nicaraguan writer Rubén Darío (1867-1916). Review the agenda and poster for more information.
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 2 and 3; all day in the Eck Visitors Center
Presentation — “Global Democracy at Risk: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done”
Jaimie Bleck, Juan Sebastián Chamorro, Susan Ostermann, David Campbell and Scott Appleby will look at the state of democracy around the world and explore how the University can address the important issues surrounding democratic governance today. They’ll also discuss Notre Dame’s new Democracy Initiative.
Thursday, Nov. 2; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center
Laura Shannon Prize Lecture with Stella Ghervas: “The Peace Conundrum in European History”
Stella Ghervas is a professor of history and the Eugen Weber Chair in Modern European History at the University of California, Los Angeles. She received the 2023 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies for her book “Conquering Peace: From the Enlightenment to the European Union,” recently published by Harvard University Press.
Thursday, Nov. 2; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
2023 Mathews Byzantine Lecture — “Religion, Politics and Identities in Byzantium: Aspects of Medieval Greek Homilies”
The Mathews Lectures bring a distinguished scholar of Byzantine studies to campus each year to deliver a talk, supported by the Rev. Constantine Mathews Endowment for Excellence in Byzantine Christianity in the Medieval Institute. This year’s lecturer is Theodora Antonopoulou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
Thursday, Nov. 2; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 715, Hesburgh Library
Panel Discussion — “Transformative Latino Leaders in Hollywood: Actors, Producers, Change-Makers Featuring Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama”
Join the Institute for Latino Studies and co-sponsor Latina/o Studies Association for a Transformative Latino Leaders Lecture with a three-person celebrity panel featuring Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama. This is a free but ticketed event (one registration per person).
Thursday, Nov. 2; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
“Art for Social Change on Ignatian Lines”: A Conversation with Erik Ehn
Erik Ehn is an American playwright and director whose work includes “The Saint Plays,” an ongoing cycle of plays loosely based on the lives of the saints and biblical characters, and “Soulographie: Our Genocides,” a series of 17 plays that examine the relationship of 20th-century America to genocide in the United States, Central America and East Africa. Free but ticketed.
Thursday, Nov. 2; 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Signs of the Times: “Goodwill — More Than a Store”
Debie Coble, the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Michiana, is November’s speaker for Signs of the Times, a monthly series hosted by the Center for Social Concerns that connects campus to community experts around justice topics. Dessert and drinks will be served. Find more details at socialconcerns.nd.edu/signsofthetimes.
Friday, Nov. 3; noon to 1 p.m. in the Coffee House, Geddes Hall
Summus Master Class — “It’s Not Just in Your Head: The Physical Effects of Stress”
Presented by Dr. Raquel Harrison, lifestyle medicine physician and emergency medicine physician at Yale New Haven Health.
Friday, Nov. 3; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Safety, Parking and Traffic
Personal Electric Vehicles Policy Review and Feedback
A University working group was recently convened to review on-campus Personal Electric Vehicles (PEV) policies and protocols, including the use of e-scooters and e-bikes. The working group, which includes student, faculty and staff representation, will make recommendations regarding future PEV policies to University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., later this semester.
Notre Dame community feedback is encouraged and will be gathered in-person and online. Please consider attending one of the following listening sessions or submitting your written feedback via this online form. For questions or more information, please email e-scooter@nd.edu.
PEV Listening Sessions:
- Monday, Oct. 30; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 134, Duncan Student Center
- Wednesday, Nov. 1; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Social Gatherings
Multi-Language Reading Club
Join other language learners in this multi-language reading club. Spend an hour relaxing and reading for fun in the company of others. Bring a foreign language book, magazine or newspaper or read one from the library collection.
Monday, Oct. 30; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 120), Hesburgh Library
CUPPA: Latin America
Cuppa is a place where all are welcome. Each event will be facilitated by a different Fulbright language teaching assistant visiting Notre Dame from abroad and partner student organizations. Cuppa is all about connection, understanding, perspectives, play and accompaniment. Come join us for a cuppa joe/coffee (or tea) and excellent activities!
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 200, Main Building
Korean Language Table: “K-Drama Lesson — Korean Horror Legends”
Get ready to be thrilled to watch episodes from the popular K-drama “Master’s Sun.” This show is a perfect blend of romance, comedy and spine-tingling horror. Connect with fellow participants who share your passion for K-drama and Korean culture. Make new friends, discuss your favorite shows and have a great time in a welcoming environment!
Wednesday, Nov. 1; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 151, Decio Hall
Slavic Tea Party
Learn about study abroad experiences in Moldova/Lithuania with Collin Geahigan and Nathan McKnight. There will be Moldovan/Baltic culture, traditions, crafts, creative writing and games.
Friday, Nov. 3; 3 to 5 p.m. in the Department of German and Russian Languages (Room 118), Decio Hall
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Impersonation Scams May Catch You Off Guard
It isn’t common sense. Scammers use impersonation to trick you into paying them money or clicking on a dangerous link to infect your computer. You can easily fall victim if you don’t know what to look out for — and they may catch you off guard. Scam School shows you how scammers impersonate people you wouldn’t suspect would be fake.
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.