For the Week of April 14
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Voices from the Collection: Hear from the Artists Themselves
Welcome to a new series from the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art of sharing interviews with select indigenous artists talking about their works in the galleries. This week artist Christine Marie Rapp-Morseau is featured.
Monday, April 14; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. virtually
Book Club Conversation: “Exploring Parable of the Sower in Dialogue with Art”
Join the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art for a conversation inspired by its solo temporary exhibition by Clarissa Tossin. All That You Touch, You Change, whose title is drawn from Octavia Butler’s novel Parable of the Sower, challenges us to confront systemic issues, the fate of our environment, and the power of change, while showcasing artwork that echoes these themes.
Tuesday, April 15; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Multimedia Event—“In Rez-idence: Indigenous|Body|Horror Through Art, Writing, and Sugarcane”
Join artist, writer, and Kroc Institute Visiting Fellow Jessica Doe of the Aniyunwiya/Cherokee Nation for an examination of the enduring legacy of “Indian”—or, “residential”—boarding schools through Indigenous creative expression. Includes photo exhibitions, short story readings, and a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film Sugarcane.
Thursday, April 17; 4 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Films
The Great Dictator (1940)
Charlie Chaplin’s first true talkie, The Great Dictator delivers a bold satire of Adolf Hitler while playfully critiquing Chaplin’s own comic image. He stars in dual roles: a tyrannical dictator and a gentle Jewish barber mistaken for him. Also starring Jack Oakie and Paulette Goddard. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 non-ND students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Tuesday, April 15; 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Criminal Queers (2015)
Criminal Queers imagines a world beyond prisons, using tools like wigs and crowbars as symbols of transformation. Follow Yoshi, Joy, Susan, and Lucy as they challenge institutions from the Human Rights Campaign to carceral systems in this bold call for queer liberation and collective freedom. Free, but ticketed.
Wednesday, April 16; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
7th Annual Jesus Christ Superstar Sing-along (1973)
The University’s Holy Thursday sing-along returns with Jesus Christ Superstar. This rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice reimagines the final days of Jesus (Ted Neeley) through the eyes of Judas (Carl Anderson). Norman Jewison’s film adaptation unfolds from a hippie school bus in the desert, bursting into song and emotion. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students/child.
Thursday, April 17; 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Lecture and Performance: “Bridging Separate Temporalities in Pansori Singing”
Chan Park, professor emeritus in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Ohio State University, brings her art and scholarship of pansori to this Korean studies lecture and performance. Join the discussion including the essential nature of pansori singing as “voice theatre,” and its survival in the technology-worshipping and ageist popular culture, and more.
Tuesday, April 15; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Creative Writing Reading Series Featuring Rachel Zavecz and Jace Brittain
The Creative Writing Series invites you to an evening with authors and publishers Rachel Zavecz and Jace Brittain. 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. Zavecz is a book artist, writer, educator, and co-editor of the small press Carrion Bloom Books. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 15; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the English Commons (Room 232), Decio Faculty Hall
2025 MFA in Creative Writing Final Thesis Reading
Celebrate the work of the University’s graduating MFA Class of 2025. Featured readers will include Isabel Boutiette, Ivy Harrington, Makella Brems, Samuel Ekanem, Emiliano Gomez, Camille Lendor, Noah Loveless, Oli Peters, Ryan Phung, Kyla D. Walker, and Sachie Weber. A reception will follow. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 16; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
Irish Chef 2025 Competition
Watch the livestream as Team Likha and Two Amigos battle it out for the coveted 2025 Irish Chef Belt in a culinary showdown that will highlight ND Dining’s skill, creativity, and passion for the art of cooking. The winners get a three-day, expense-paid Culinary Trends Tour hosted by Gordon Food Service.
Tuesday, April 15; 3 to 5 p.m. via livestream
Closures, Limited Hours, and Cancellations
The Raclin Museum of Art will be open on Easter Sunday but closed on Good Friday.
Deadlines or Registrations
Sonnetfest 2025
READERS WANTED! Sign up now at shakespeare.nd.edu. Sonnetfest returns to celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday. Join the Shakespeare at Notre Dame program for a marathon reading of all 154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets, featuring a wide range of local, national, and international personalities.
Wednesday, April 23; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hagerty Family Café, Duncan Student Center
Virtues & Vocations Webinar: “Civility, Courage, and Conviction”
Dayna L. Cunningham, dean at Tufts University, and Jed Atkins, dean at the University of North Carolina, are authors from the spring 2025 issue of Virtues & Vocations: Higher Education for Human Flourishing. A discussion of the issue, including questions around civic discourse, will be followed by time for audience questions. Register online.
Monday, April 21; noon to 1 p.m. virtually
Modern Roads Lead to Rome Lecture: “A Struggle Against Indifference? Holocaust Analogies and Memory Politics in Contemporary Italy” by Guri Schwarz
As part of the Modern Roads to Rome series, the Notre Dame Center for Italian Studies and Notre Dame Rome invite you to a lecture led by Professor Guri Schwarz of the Università di Genova. The event will be livestreamed from Rome (5 p.m. CET). This is a hybrid event. Registration is required to attend online.
Tuesday, April 22; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 105, Jenkins Nanovic Halls, and virtually
Connections Series: Strategic Framework Grant Recipients
The Office of the Provost will conclude the spring 2025 Connections Series with lightning talks by the 2024 Strategic Framework Grant recipients. Research updates from each of the seven faculty awardees will be followed by a dessert reception. In order to plan accordingly, please register.
Tuesday, April 22; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Prepare for the Next Shred-it Event
The University Archives and Shred-it are offering a free, secure, and confidential document shredding event for Notre Dame faculty, staff, postdocs, undergraduate and graduate students, and retirees. A Shred-it truck will be parked in the Mason Services Center parking lot. Learn more.
Wednesday, April 23; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mason Services Center parking lot (located off St. Joseph Drive behind the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union)
Canvas Legends Presentation
Experience the expertise of faculty who have been recognized as “Canvas legends” by their students. This event will feature brief, informal presentations by faculty experts. You can ask questions and gain insights and inspiration for enhancing your teaching with Canvas. Special guests from Instructure will also be on hand. Light refreshments will be offered. Free. You will receive a calendar invitation once you fill out the RSVP form by Friday, April 18.
Wednesday, April 23; 2 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 162, Mendoza College of Business
Raclin Murphy Museum Friends Bus Trip to Evanston, Illinois
Join The Friends of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art for an immersive journey into Indigenous art, history, and culture. The one-day bus excursion will take the group to two exceptional museums in Evanston, the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum and the Block Museum of Art. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.
Thursday, April 24; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
2nd Annual Sustainability Celebration
The Notre Dame community is invited to come together once again to celebrate sustainability work at Notre Dame, connect with fellow sustainability champions, recognize campus partners, and see what’s on the horizon for campus sustainability. Drinks and heavy appetizers provided. Register online.
Thursday, April 24; 4 to 7 p.m. in the Reyes Family Board Room, McKenna Hall
Global Day of Service, April 26
Join the Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Notre Dame Club of St. Joe Valley for the third annual Global Day of Service. Check out the map on the association’s website that shows projects around the world! Register online.
Saturday, April 26; 9 a.m. to noon at Good Shepherd Montessori’s urban farm, 1101 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend
Saturday, April 26; 1 to 4 p.m. at Unity Gardens, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend
Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Volunteers Needed
The 52nd Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music 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; 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and O'Neill Hall of Music
Friday, May 9; volunteer shifts available from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 10; volunteer shifts available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 11; volunteer shifts available from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Panel Discussion: “Women in STEM”
Join Thrive! to hear from women working in Notre Dame STEM fields discuss how connections with others have helped shape their careers. Afterward, join for conversation and refreshments. The panelists of Patricia J. Culligan, Karen Deak, and Kerry Meyers will be moderated by Allison Slabaugh.
Thursday, April 17; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 226, ITC (Information Technology Center)
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
· How to Make a Book
This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to bind books using any one of three different techniques: using a machine to do coil binding, using a machine to do adhesive binding, or making a book with a “slot and tab” method and absolutely no tools, only paper. Learn how printing and making books is a good thing, even in an era of all things digital.
Tuesday, April 15; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Multimedia Timelines with timeline.js
Learn how to create media-rich, interactive timelines using timeline.js. Timeline.js is a free, easy-to-use web-based tool, that enables you to build visually rich, interactive timelines using nothing more than a Google spreadsheet. It can pull in media from a variety of sources—e.g., Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, etc.—tro enhance your storytelling.
Tuesday, April 15; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· R for Absolute Beginners
This introductory workshop provides a quick “swimming” lesson to students, scholars, practitioners, and researchers who want to dive into the world of “R,” a commonly used language for data and statistical analysis and visualization. Participants will learn to write and run an R script and interact with their data.
Tuesday, April 15; 7 to 8 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.
Wednesday, April 16; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Tour of the Tidyverse Series–Data Visualization in R, Part 2
As the second in this three-session “Tour of the Tidyverse” series, this workshop will introduce participants to ggplot2, a graphics/visualization package within the tidyverse collection of packages in R. Participants will continue working with their dataset to create basic data visualizations.
Thursday, April 17; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Crucifix Initiative Lenten Walk
Join the Crucifix Initiative for a free, 45-minute Lenten walk. This reflective journey will explore the history and spiritual significance of crucifixes around campus, offering a unique opportunity for faith, art, and contemplation. All are welcome to walk, reflect, and be inspired.
Monday, April 14; 5 to 5:45 p.m. starting at Room 416, Main Building
Holy Week Liturgical Schedule
Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, April 17–20, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Health and Recreation
Mindful Yoga
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 in the outdoors of our beautiful campus, and spend some time being mindful of this wonderful place we call home. Register online.
Thursday, April 17; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on South Quad between Riley Hall of Art and Cushing Hall of Engineering (rain location is inside Stepan Center)
Lectures and Presentations
Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Speaker Series: “Perinatal Care in Rural Indiana”
Join the Eck Institute for Global Health to hear invited speaker Eden Bezy, assistant commissioner, Women, Children & Families Commission, Indiana Department of Health, for the presentation “State-Level Overview of Perinatal Care Challenges in Rural Indiana.” There will also be a panel discussion “Perinatal Care Access in Rural Indiana: Challenges & Solutions.”
Monday, April 14; 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Room 205/206/207, McKenna Hall
LEED Building Tour: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Notre Dame is committed to creating a more sustainable campus, which includes our built environment. Main campus currently has 25 LEED-certified buildings and counting—one of the most recent certifications includes the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join Craig Tiller, senior director and associate University architect, for an intimate look at the museum’s sustainable features.
Monday, April 14; noon to 1 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Poetry Discussion and Workshop with Pietro Federico
The Center for Italian Studies hosts a discussion and workshop with the poet Pietro Federico, author of La Maggioranza Delle Stelle: Canto Americano. The muse of Most of the Stars is the United States of America, her people and landscapes. In 50 poems (one for each state), Federico plumbs the depths of the historic, geographic, political, emotional, psychological, and metaphysical realms through a variety of voices. The workshop and discussion will be followed by refreshments and a reception at the Romance Languages and Literatures common area.
Monday, April 14; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room (Room 344), Decio Faculty Hall
Art History Works-in-Progress Series: “Women and Beauty Through the Lens of the Media”
MFA candidate Emma Ryan gives a lecture on how media, marketing, and technology shape women’s identities and beauty perceptions. While feminist artists like Martha Rosler critiqued the beauty industry in the ’70s, today’s algorithms amplify these ideals, curating aspirational lifestyles through influencers’ polished, hypnotic content.
Monday, April 14; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 235, Decio Faculty Hall
Artist Talk: “Image/Object”
Kevin Goodrich, an interdisciplinary artist, explores the intersection of digital and traditional image-making. His work examines the uncanny and reproduction in sculpture, printmaking, painting, and collage. Goodrich, an SAIC MFA graduate, has exhibited widely and is an associate professor at Cornish College.
Monday, April 14; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 200, Riley Hall
Book Discussion—“Cooperative Complexity: The Next Level of Global Economic Governance”
Ricky Clark, assistant professor of political science, will present his new book, Cooperative Complexity, which explores the 21st-century phenomenon of international organizations collaborating with each other, particularly in economic domains.
Tuesday, April 15; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Presentation—“So You Want to Change the World: Building a Social Impact Career in Diplomacy, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development”
Bennett Freeman will offer insight and inspiration from his career working across sectors as a human rights and corporate accountability advocate. The event is open to undergraduates and graduate students considering careers in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors where they can drive positive impact. Lunch will be provided. Register online.
Tuesday, April 15; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Panel Discussion—“Ten Years of Laudato Si’: Operationalizing Integral Ecology”
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical, Laudato Si’. This panel will address ways the principles of integral ecology can be operationalized to continue moving such work forward through the next decade and beyond.
Tuesday, April 15; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
DATE CHANGE Democracy Talk: “Why American Democracy Matters to the World”
Join Mary Gallagher, Keough School of Global Affairs’ Marilyn Keough Dean, in conversation with Ambassador Chris Lu, a leading practitioner of public policy and global affairs. In this Democracy Talk, Lu will comment on how the strength of American democracy matters to the rest of the world.
Wednesday, April 16; Tuesday, April 15; 5 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Michiana Science Café: “Running a Zoo”
April’s session features Josh Sisk from the Potawatomi Zoo, who will discuss the role of zoos and wildlife conservation. He will also announce some exciting upcoming changes to the zoo.
Tuesday, April 15; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Chicory Café, 105 E. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 103, South Bend
2025 Mini Med School Lecture Series (Hosted by IU School of Medicine–South Bend)
This week’s lecture, “Brain-Based Habits and Strategies for Health and Human Flourishing,” is presented by Suzanne Courtney, clinical psychologist and adjunct professor in the Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine. Register via the QR code on the poster.
Tuesday, April 15; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Raclin-Carmichael Hall
Lecture: “The End of Reading? Literature, Health, and the University”
Ben Davies, from the University of Portsmouth, explores the decline of long-form reading, impacting university learning beyond literature, notably health/medicine. Interviews reveal academic reading habits: texts, time, space. Does artificial intelligence change reading’s human role? How does reading time affect knowledge? Is reading an index of university health?
Wednesday, April 16; 6 to 7:15 p.m. in Room 136, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture—“Fire, Amnesty, Erasure, and Memory: The Battle over the Narrative of the Palace of Justice Siege in Colombia”
The assault on Colombia’s Palace of Justice, the judicial branch’s headquarters, took place on Nov. 6, 1985, when 35 commandos of the M-19 guerrilla movement violently entered the building in downtown Bogotá. Helena Urán Bidegain will focus on the question: Why have the wounds caused by the attack on the Palace of Justice in Colombia not yet healed?
Thursday, April 17; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Wilson Drive Closure, Phase II
Road repairs and resurfacing, in addition to pedestrian sidewalk improvements along Wilson Drive from Bulla Road to Douglas Road (north of the Wellness Center) began Monday, March 24, and will extend through Friday, May 9. The project will be completed in two phases to allow minimum access disruptions to the northeast quadrant of campus, which will be managed through local detours. Phase II has started one week earlier than scheduled. The attached detour map (phase II) illustrate the routes preferred through the construction phase.
Social Gatherings
Easter Buffet at Morris Inn
Celebrate Easter with a beautifully curated buffet in the elegant Smith Ballroom. Join in for a seasonal feast that blends timeless brunch favorites, fresh spring salads, show-stopping carved meats, and a dessert station overflowing with sweet treats. $75 adults, $35 for children 5-12 years, free for children 4 and younger. Two seatings: 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Reservations are available on OpenTable Experiences.
Sunday, April 20; 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
Easter Brunch at South Dining Hall
Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch at South Dining Hall—indulge in a festive buffet featuring deviled eggs, spring pea salad, hot cross buns, salmon, and NY strip loin. Treat yourself to a variety of delicious desserts, including coconut cream pies, carrot cake, banana pudding cups, and more. Free for students with a meal plan, $26 for adults, and $13 for children ages 6–12.
Sunday, April 20; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in South Dining Hall
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Graduating Students: Move Your Files Before They’re Deleted
Once you graduate, any content you created as a student will be deleted in July unless you move it to a personal account. This includes email, too. Also, transfer any important files or folders (research, projects, etc.), you shared with others to a Google shared drive or Box group account to ensure others continue to have access to them.
Canvas Tip: Sign up For Office Hours in Canvas
If your professor has listed office hours or special meeting times in Canvas, you can select the time that works best for you. Your calendar will also allow you to filter for a specific course’s events to make finding the time slots much easier.
Also This Week ...
“What is the White Plume from the ND Power Plant? Is it Smoke?”
Notre Dame Sustainability presents Sustainability Trivia: FAQ Series. Each week, we’ll tackle a new topic and challenge you with a few questions. Answer correctly to enter a raffle for a secret prize at the end of the semester. This week, we’re talking about Notre Dame's power plant—take the quiz and test your knowledge.