For the Week of September 23
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
AAHD Gallery Exhibition: No Assurance
The AAHD Gallery announces the opening of No Assurance, an exhibition featuring the artworks of teaching scholars in studio art: Coleton Lunt, Keith Kaziak, and Kris Johnson. A closing reception will be held 5:00–7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26.
Mondays through Fridays through Thursday, Sept. 26; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 214, Riley Hall 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, Sept. 27; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Films
The Blackening (2023)
The Blackening centers on a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no game. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Scarface (1932)
X marks the corpses as they drop in garages, the lunch room, and bowling alleys: Paul Muni’s exceptionally violent gangster, a thinly disguised Al Capone, wastes his boss and takes over his moll, aided by coin-flipping cohort George Raft, but his highly possessive heart belongs to his sister Ann Dvorak. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, free students.
Thursday, Sept. 26; 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Existenz (1999)
Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh) designs the virtual reality game Existenz. After an attempt on her life from a Realist (i.e., activists against virtual reality for its potentially harmful effects on reality), she picks up a bodyguard (Jude Law). From there, lines blur between what’s real and what’s not. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Thursday, Sept. 26; 9:30 to 10:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Paris, Texas (1984)
A new restoration of this classic is a great reason to revisit it. New German Cinema pioneer Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire) brings his keen eye for landscape to the American Southwest in Paris, Texas, a profoundly moving character study written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Friday, Sept. 27; 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
101 Dalmatians (1996)
In this live-action remake that sits near a temporal midpoint between the original Disney cartoon and the Emma Stone vehicle Cruella, Glenn Close portrays the fashion designer and Dalmatian “enthusiast” with a cartoonish tenacity that would do her previous-animated version proud and booked her a place in the Disney camp hall of fame. $1.
Sunday, Sept. 29; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
Nominated for multiple Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes (and taking home her share of wins), Gena Rowlands, who died recently, is a legend forever. Charting Rowlands’s transformation as “Mabel” from endearingly kooky to bleakly incoherent (and back again), John Cassavetes’s film is perhaps the most critical examination of mental health on screen. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Sunday, Sept. 29; 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Creative Writing Reading Series Featuring Michael Dumanis and Bianca Stone
The Creative Writing Series invites you to an evening with award-winning poets Mike Dumanis and Bianca Stone. A Q&A and book signing will follow. Staff from the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore will be on site with copies of the authors’ books available for purchase.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in English Commons (Room 232), Decio Faculty Hall
LOTUS Quartet
LOTUS Quartet is the 2024 Fischoff Competition Senior Wind Division Gold Medal winner. Formed in 2022 at Arizona State University, Giancarlo Lay, soprano saxophone; Johnathan Lee, alto saxophone; Keegan Ewan, tenor saxophone; and Jerick Meagher, baritone saxophone, perform classical, jazz, and pop. $22 adult, $20 faculty/staff, $15 student, $10 ND students.
Sunday, Sept. 29; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Pups at the Pitch—Notre Dame Men’s Soccer
As the team plays Detroit Mercy, bring your dog out to Alumni Stadium, where the first 75 dogs receive a Notre Dame dog collar! Remember, all fans receive free admission to ND soccer matches during the regular season.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 7 to 9 p.m. in Alumni Stadium
Deadlines or Registrations
Fr. TED Talks: “Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring”
Honoring the legacy of legendary President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Fr. TED Talks is a two-night festival featuring short keynote talks from every corner of the Notre Dame community as we gather to consider all of the ways the pillars of Catholic social tradition animate our lives together. If you have an idea for a Fr. TED Talk you’d like to give, click here to submit a video interview proposal. You’ll pitch your idea by recording answers to a short set of questions. Apply by Monday, September 30.
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 28-29; evenings on Library Quad
Bioengineering & Life Sciences Funding Opportunity
The Notre Dame Bioengineering & Life Sciences Initiative (BELS) solicits proposals to form collaborative multidisciplinary teams to address compelling problems related to any of the initiative’s three research themes. The deadline for submissions is Monday, September 30. Learn more at go.nd.edu/BELS.
St. Francis Week: Global Day of Action
For St. Francis Week, Notre Dame will participate in the Global Day of Action on Wednesday, October 2, by focusing on the theme “Conscious Consumption.” The community is especially encouraged to reduce waste, energy use, and single-use items, while choosing sustainable foods and donating unwanted goods. Such activities are welcome any day from Monday, September 30, to Friday, October 4. To share a sustainability-focused event for St. Francis Week, fill out the form.
St. Francis Week: Sculpture Park Native Beds Planting and Clean-up
Join Sustainability and Landscape Services for a native beds clean-up and planting at the Sculpture Park during St. Francis Week. Learn about campus flora, identify native and invasive species, and help prepare the space for fall. Limited to 12 participants—sign up now! Gloves provided; bring eye protection—and bug spray, and be aware of potential field hazards like ticks, insects, and allergies.
Wednesday, Oct. 2; 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at the north end of the Sculpture Park.
St. Francis Week: St. Francis Prayer Vigil and Feast
Celebrate our common home and honor St. Francis of Assisi. The group will express gratitude for our planet and all its inhabitants. After the vigil, enjoy plant-forward food options in Bond Hall and engage in meaningful conversation. Open to the Notre Dame community and their families—all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Register online.
Thursday, Oct. 3; 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake World Peace Plaza
St. Francis Week: Campus Green Tour
Sign up to take a guided tour of Notre Dame’s “green” spaces and learn about the campus sustainability initiatives. Only 20 spots are available, so don’t wait to register. Once the spots are filled, registrants will be waitlisted and contacted if a spot becomes available. This event is open to the public and dependent on weather.
Friday, Oct. 4; noon to 1 p.m. Meet at the east side of the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Info Session—“Time-Out for Tech: Google Forms Foundations”
From creating basic forms to working with results, get started with Google Forms or learn some new tricks to make working with forms even better. To attend the sessions, you need to be a member of the Time-out for Tech Google Group. Learn more here.
Thursday, Oct. 3; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
Presentations: “Enhancing Perinatal Safety Through Strategic Health Systems Partnership”
Review the agenda and register for this free event. Sponsored by the Eck Institute for Global Health, this Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Speaker Series event features professor William J. Riley, professor in the College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University. Read the poster.
Friday, Oct. 4; 9 to 11 a.m. in Rooms 205/206/207, McKenna Hall
Notre Dame–Purdue Soft Matter and Polymers Symposium and Poster Session
This annual collaborative event features technical presentations from Notre Dame and Purdue, a keynote speaker, and poster presentations focused on the synthesis, characterization, and broad applications of synthetic soft materials. This year’s keynote will be given by Bozhi Tian, professor in the Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago. All researchers are invited to attend. Registration is required by Wednesday, September 25.
Saturday, Oct. 5; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
Engaged and Married Couples Retreat
Couples embracing the vocation of marriage are invited to a day of fellowship, workshops, and faith-based experiences. Based on Dr. John Gottman’s “Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work” and led by Gottman-trained facilitators, this retreat is designed to strengthen your relationship. Space is limited. Contact Suzy Younger to register. $40/couple (or $70/couple with optional dinner).
Saturday, Oct. 5; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Neuroscience Club ALS Walk
The ninth annual ALS Walk will raise awareness and money for ALS within the ND community and St. Joseph County. Register for the walk and/or donate a custom amount here. A T-shirt, coffee, and breakfast are provided! $10 for students and children, $20 for all other adults. This campus-wide walk with a stop at the Grotto, begins and ends at the Galleria, Jordan Hall of Science.
Sunday, Oct. 6; 10 a.m. to noon.
Connections Series: “Connect with the Bioengineering & Life Sciences Initiative”
The Connections Series is devoted to promoting interdisciplinary community and collaboration, with a focus this year on the strategic framework and its University-wide initiatives. This event will include a short program featuring the director of the Bioengineering & Life Sciences Initiative and include the opportunity for Q&A as well as for fellowship and conversation. Register here.
Monday, Oct. 7; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Hues of Hispanic Heritage: Sip, Paint, Celebrate
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this September, join the Gender Relations Center and MSPS to learn more about the trailblazing legacies of Hispanic women throughout the ages. Paint portraits celebrating notable Hispanic women and their work, sip on Hispanic-inspired mocktails, and indulge in a variety of Hispanic snacks.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Community Kitchen (second floor), LaFortune Student Center
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 the Bloomberg Terminal Excel Add-On
This session provides an introduction to direct data export options in Bloomberg using its Excel Add-On. Learn how to use the Bloomberg Terminal Spreadsheet Builder, which offers a more visual method of exporting data, as well as the Excel Function Builder, which will allow for more complex and specific data requests.
Monday, Sept. 23; 8 to 8:45 a.m. in the Mahaffey Business Library, lower level of Mendoza College of Business
· How to Write in a Book
This workshop illustrates and demonstrates a technique for writing in books for the purposes of “active reading.” Through an active reading process—writing in books—one can review, retain, and comprehend so much more even with a single pass over a text.
Monday, Sept. 23; 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 it’s the place 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, Sept. 24; 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Thursday, Sept. 26; 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
· Using the Distant Reader
Do you need to read large volumes of materials? This workshop will help you take control of the content you’re working with. The Distant Reader, a locally written system, can take large volumes of URLs or files, create a corpus, convert it to plain text, complete natural language processing, and output sets of reports.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 2 to 3 p.m. 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 264), 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Inauguration Gifts Available
In celebration of the Inauguration of Father Dowd as the University’s 18th president, all students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by Midfield Commons in Duncan Student Center to pick up a custom Grotto candle. Candles will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, September 24–26.
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. The group meets monthly, and both new and continuing members are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center
Caregivers Support Group
If you are a faculty or staff member who is currently caring for an aging parent, a spouse or relative, or a child with special needs, please consider joining the Caregivers Support Group. This group meets monthly, and both new and continuing members are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center
Mass in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel
Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel. Led by Rev. Aaron Michka, C.S.C., professor in the Department of Anthropology, this opportunity to worship amidst site-specific installations offers the chance to reflect on the connection between liturgy and the arts.
Friday, Sept. 27; 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Health and Recreation
Flu Vaccine Blitz
Join in for this year’s flu blitz. Appointments must be made to participate. All faculty, staff, and spouses must have their own unique appointments and will be asked to show their appointment QR code on their phone upon arrival. Spouses and dependents must currently be enrolled in a Notre Dame medical plan.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Stepan Center
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Volunteers Needed: Flu Vaccine Blitz
Human Resources and University Health Services need volunteers to help accommodate the number of students, faculty, staff, and dependents expected to attend the Flu Vaccine Blitz. Volunteers will be expected to greet people when they arrive, confirm appointments, and more.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Stepan Center
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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 are available.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the mobile medical unit parked at Gate D, Notre Dame Stadium
Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village
All parents, families, and parents-to-be are invited to the Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village. This free event is led by professors from the Eck Institute for Global Health and is designed to be a convenient “one-stop shop” for parents, infants, and families. Access resources from community partners that address physical and mental health needs, education, family fun, insurance navigation, and much more.
Saturday, Sept. 28; 1 to 5 p.m. in Battell Community Center, 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka
Lectures and Presentations
Path to Retirement: “CyberWellness—Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft”
Join your co-workers to learn how to be cyber secure and minimize the risk of becoming the next victim of fraud or identity theft. All faculty and staff are welcome to join this event. Registration link.
Monday, Sept. 23; 1 to 2 p.m. virtually or in the lower-level conference room, Grace Hall, or Room 127, Mason 1 Building Services
Energy Week Panel Discussion—“Energizing Voices in Climate Action: Notre Dame Alumni in Environmental Policy and Advocacy”
Join the sustainability department of Student Government for an online panel discussion featuring recent Notre Dame graduates working in climate policy and nonprofits. Elsa Barron ’21, Austin Matheny-Kawesch ’18, and Lucas Barreto ’24 will share their career and passions. Registration is required for the Zoom link.
Monday, Sept. 23; 4 to 5 p.m. virtually
Discussion—“Pizza, Pop, and Politics: Voting Rights and Election Administration”
Join the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights and NDVotes as Professor of Law Derek Muller discusses voting rights and election administration.
Monday, Sept. 23; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Coffeehouse, Geddes Hall
Meet the Authors of Fighting Irish Football: Notre Dame Tradition in Photographs
Meet authors Charles Lamb, Fighting Irish Media, and Elizabeth Hogan, University of Notre Dame Archives, at the St. Joseph County Public Library as they share stories from their recent book on the history of Notre Dame football. Learn more and register.
Monday, Sept. 23; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library Community Learning Center, St. Joseph County Public Library
Book Discussion—“Freedom Undone: The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong”
Michael C. Davis, a Liu Institute–affiliated scholar and former law professor, will discuss his recent book, Freedom Undone, which examines the constitutional journey of Hong Kong’s vigorous defense of freedom and its repressive undoing—a painful loss for Hong Kong and a lesson for the world. Free and open to the public. Lunch will be served. Guests should bring their own beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Fellows Research Spotlight: Meet Kellogg Visiting Fellows
Join the Kellogg Institute in its annual tradition—this year in a new format—that introduces research of its new Visiting Fellows in an informative and inviting atmosphere. Learn firsthand why Kellogg has invested in the work of these fellows from brief research overview presentations, then delve deeper during a Q&A session.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
International Day of Peace: A Presentation by the Honorable Chernor Bah, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies honors this year’s International Day of Peace with a special presentation from one of its own, the Honorable Chernor Bah (M.A. ’11), minister of information and civic education in Sierra Leone, who will also receive this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Energy Week Lecture—“Nuclear Energy: Past, Present, and Future”
Notre Dame’s chapter of the American Nuclear Society invites the public to a discussion about nuclear energy’s current status and potential role in the future. Peter Burns, the Massman Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, will give the presentation.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 138, DeBartolo Hall
Information Session: Children’s Educational Benefits
The University provides tuition assistance to the children of eligible faculty and staff who are attending Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, or other four-year accredited colleges and universities. If you would like to learn more about this benefit, please join us! Children in junior high and high school are encouraged to attend with their parents.
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center
2024 CARE Conference: Accountability in a Sustainable World
This virtual conference brings together a group of high-profile and often provocative speakers from diverse backgrounds to discuss key concerns regarding assurance of a sustainable future. Sponsored by the Center for Accounting Research and Education. Learn more.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. online
Thursday, Sept. 26; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summus Master Class—“Inflammation Insights: Vascular and Lymphatic Health”
Learn about vascular disease, inflammation causes and treatments, and the benefits of lymphatic drainage with Dr. Lily Johnston, a double board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon at the Vascular Health Institute in San Diego. Register via your Summus dashboard.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; noon to 12:30 p.m. virtually
Energy Week Lecture: “AI for Energy Technology Innovation”
Join Notre Dame’s solar club, ND SunRise, as Tengfei Luo, the Dorini Family Professor for Energy Studies, discusses how artificial intelligence can be used to design and optimize materials that address energy challenges such as improving efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and recovering waste heat.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 117, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture: “Before the Building—Ideas Behind the Designs”
For the past quarter century, Notre Dame’s 2024 Richard H. Driehaus Laureate Peter Pennoyer has engaged in both the recovery and the renewal of traditional architecture. Based in Manhattan and with an office in Miami, his firm includes a substantial body of work across the country and abroad with a focus on historic buildings. Register online.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Lecture: “Rediscovering Father Browne”
Welcome Edwin Davison, Irish archivist and photography conservator, who is a leading expert on the work of Father Francis Browne, S.J., the subject of the museum’s fall exhibition: Through the Lens of Father Francis Browne, S.J.: Photographic Adventures of an Irish Priest.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Notre Dame Forum—“One Year After October 7: Historical Backdrop and Future Prospects”
This presentation will offer a multi-lens perspective on the lead-up to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and the Israeli response in Gaza. In addition to offering historical insight, the conversation will also address where the rapidly unfolding events in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran might be heading. Notre Dame IDs will be required for entrance to this event.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 155, DeBartolo Hall
Game Changers: Decoding AI
Level up with insider knowledge from those closest to artificial intelligence and learn about what it means for our future. Decode AI with experts from the industry and Notre Dame during the first meeting of the Game Changers quarterly series. Register at https://go.nd.edu/gctheweekatnd.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 7 to 8 p.m. virtually
Path to Retirement: “Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy”
Learn how Social Security fits into your retirement paycheck, identify strategies to claim Social Security, and create your retirement income plan. Registration link.
Thursday, Sept. 26; 10 to 11 a.m. virtually or in the lower-level conference room, Grace Hall, or Room 127, Mason 1 Building Services
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Workshops
EAP Workshops provide international students, faculty, post-docs, visiting scholars, and staff the opportunity to improve their English language skills and cultural knowledge. This workshop provides an overview of the shaping of ideologies of the two political parties in the US, elections processes, and understanding political discussions.
Thursday, Sept. 26; 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom
Book Launch: Peace in the US Republic of Letters, 1840–1900
Longtime faculty fellow of the Kroc Institute, Sandra M. Gustafson, draws on key insights from the field of peace studies (including positive and negative peace, as well as direct and indirect violence) in a rich study of US literature and culture in her most recent volume, Peace in the US Republic of Letters, 1840–1900 (Oxford, 2023).
Thursday, Sept. 26; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Hibernian Lecture—“Like a Prayer: The Novels of John McGahern”
The lecture, presented by Frank Shovlin, University of Liverpool, is co-sponsored by the Cushwa Center and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies.
Thursday, Sept. 26; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 215-16, McKenna Hall
Book Launch—Virtue in Virtual Spaces: Catholic Social Teaching and Technology
Celebrate the launch of this book written by engineers Louisa Conwill, Megan Levis Scheirer, and Walter Scheirer. It is the latest volume in the Center for Social Concerns’ Enacting Catholic Social Tradition series published by Liturgical Press. A reception with refreshments will follow.
Thursday, Sept. 26; 5 to 7 p.m. in the Coffee House, Geddes Hall
Lecture: “Italian Culture Between Belle Époque and Jazz Age”
During the decades between Italian unification in 1861 and the implosion of Mussolini’s Fascist regime in July 1943, the traditional influence of French culture on Italy’s educated elite began to gradually shift. This change can be attributed to the emergence of the US as a new model of modernity in Italy. The lecture is presented by Guido Bonsaver, University of Oxford, and co-sponsored by the Center for Italian Studies and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies.
Thursday, Sept. 26; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Nanovic Hall
Mendoza Dean’s Speaker Series: “The Moral and Economic Advantages of Customer Capitalism”
Presented by Fred Reichheld, a best-selling author of five books on loyalty, including his latest book, Winning on Purpose. He is a fellow at Bain & Company and founder of Bain’s Loyalty practice. Free and open to all students and the Notre Dame community. No registration required.
Friday, Sept. 27; 11 a.m. to noon in the Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business
Notre Dame Forum—Panel Discussion: “American Democracy and the 2024 Election”
Join the Rooney Center for an insightful and dynamic panel discussion on the upcoming 2024 US election, featuring prominent voices in journalism and politics. This event will offer diverse perspectives on the key issues, candidates, and potential outcomes that will shape the future of the United States.
Free and open to the public.
Friday, Sept. 27; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in McCartan Courtroom, Notre Dame Law School
Book Talk by Shayna Silverstein
Ethnomusicologist Shayna Silverstein discusses her monograph, Fraught Balance: The Embodied Politics of Dabke Dance Music in Syria, which draws on ethnographic, archival, and digital research.
Friday, Sept. 27; 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 306, O’Neill Hall of Music
MVP Fridays: “How Can History Help Us Pursue Justice?”
Join the Center for Social Concerns on Friday afternoons of home football weekends for lectures by national leaders, journalists, and writers on questions of meaning, values, and purpose. Ilyon Woo is the best selling author of Master Slave Husband Wife, which won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Biography.
Reception with food and drinks to follow.
Friday, Sept. 27; 4 to 6 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Science Exploration Series—“A Fine Glass of Science: The Chemistry of Winemaking”
Take a tour of the basic chemistry of wine: how it is made, why it tastes the way it does, why good wine sometimes goes bad, and how to tell when this has happened. Holly Goodson, associate chair and professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, looks forward to discussing audience questions. Take some of the mystery out of wine!
Friday, Sept. 27; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 101, Jordan Hall of Science
Edison Lecture—“MoSE: The Audacious Project to Protect Venice from Flooding and Preserve the Venetian Lagoon”
The Edison Lecture featuring Andrew J. Whittle, the Edmund K. Turner Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT, will describe the audacious engineering of the MoSE system, the challenges involved in its construction, and the essential role of maintenance.
Friday, Sept. 27; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium (first floor), Hesburgh Library
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Test of the ND Alert Emergency Notification
To ensure our campus is safe, and in observance of September as National Preparedness Month, the Office of Campus Safety plans to test the University’s emergency mass notification system, ND Alert. The next test of the ND Alert system will take place at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, September 25. This system engages email, cell phone, and text messaging as well as indoor and outdoor speakers, and push notifications to ND Safe, to inform the Notre Dame campus community about an emergency situation.
Prior to the test, please verify your emergency contact information and make any necessary updates using the new Personal Information task on inside.nd.edu. When enrolled in ND Alert, your name will be listed in the emergency contact field, with “ND Alert Emergency-Self” appearing below your name. For assistance accessing inside.nd.edu, contact the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111. Review the attached document for more safety information.
Gameday Parking Reminder
Students, faculty, and staff must move their vehicle out of certain parking lots prior to 5:00 a.m. on gameday Saturday mornings. Review all of the details online.
Social Gatherings
Just Lunch: Food, Fellowship, and Conversation
Come to the Geddes Hall Coffee House for food, fellowship, and informal conversation around justice. The free lunch will be provided by AngLes, a South Bend caterer serving Southern soul comfort food.
Sponsors: Center for Social Concerns, Initiative on Race and Resilience, Procurement Services, and University Operations, Events, and Safety.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Coffee House, Geddes Hall
Football Fridays at the Eck
Kick off your game weekend at Football Fridays at the Eck presented by Guinness! Join Fighting Irish fans for live music, tailgate food, interviews with Notre Dame celebrities, student group performances, the Football Fridays Backyard with beer and wine for purchase, and more. Check out the website for a detailed schedule of events. Free and open to the public!
Friday, Sept. 27; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Eck Visitors Center
Game Day Festivities: Medieval Combat Featuring Theatrica Gladiatoria
Join the Medieval Institute for a thrilling tailgate featuring sword fighting by the performers and educators from Theatrica Gladiatoria! Complimentary food and drink will be provided. This event is free and open to the public—all people and all ages are welcome!
Saturday, Sept. 28; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the west lawn of McCourtney Hall
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Canvas Adds Formatting, New Features to SpeedGrader
While instructors could always annotate on student work in the SpeedGrader, they will now be able to include formatting when leaving general grade comments. This highly requested feature will allow graders to emphasize important points, clarify expectations with bullet points, and include a hyperlink to external resources.
Also This Week ...
Green Tour
Sign up to take a guided tour of “green” spaces on campus and learn about the sustainability initiatives happening at Notre Dame. Once the 20 spots are filled, registrants will be waitlisted and contacted if a spot becomes available.
Friday, Sept. 27; noon to 1 p.m. Meet at the east side of the Walsh Family Architecture Building
Open House: Museum of Biodiversity
Visit the Museum of Biodiversity during its open house on game day! Say hi to Giraphael, the resident Jordan Hall giraffe, and step inside to see the extensive collections of amphibians, fish, birds, mammals, insects, parasites, and fossils that have been collected over the last 150 years. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Sept. 28; noon to 2 p.m. in Room 102, Jordan Hall of Science
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