TheWeek@ND Student Edition (April 7)

TheWeek@ND

For the Week of April 7


Arts and Performances

Exhibitions

Spring Break Family Night
Go on an ARTventure this spring break. Don’t pack your suitcase; pack your imagination for a trip around the world. Enjoy gallery adventures, music, dancing, complimentary refreshments, and inspired art-making. Activities are designed for ages 5 and older.
Thursday, April 10; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Student 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.
Thursday, April 10; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Interwoven: Thematic Tour, the Cosmos
These thematic tours are inspired by the solo temporary exhibition by Clarissa Tossin, titled All That You Touch, You Change. These focused experiences in the galleries seek to more deeply consider works of art in light of one of three central themes that are interwoven through the Tossin exhibition: Indigenity, the Environment, and the Cosmos.
Friday, April 11; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Moving Through: A Site-Specific Performance Presented by Brendan Fernandes
Brendan Fernandes’s Moving Through is a site-specific work that will be performed by six dancers. Fernandes intends the work to dissolve the boundaries among visual art, dancers, and audience members. The performance will take place in the museum atrium and throughout the galleries.
Sunday, April 13; 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Films

Nickel Boys (2024)
Oscar-nominated RaMell Ross adapts Colson Whitehead’s The Nickel Boys in this powerful story of two Black teens—Elwood and Turner—who bond while navigating the brutal realities of a Florida reform school. Nominated for best picture, the film blends raw emotion with visionary storytelling. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Tuesday, April 8; 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, April 10; 9:30 to midnight
Friday, April 11; 9:30 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, April 12; 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12; 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Luzzu (2021) Nanovic Film Series
When Maltese fisherman Jesmark faces a choice between tradition and survival, he must decide whether to repair his luzzu or join a black-market operation. Winner of a Sundance Jury Prize, Luzzu features real fisherman Jesmark Scicluna and echoes the neorealist tradition of Visconti, Rossellini, and the Dardenne brothers. This event is free but ticketed.
Wednesday, April 9; 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Victims of Sin (1951)
A rarely screened gem, Victims of Sin blends noir, melodrama, and musical flair. Ninón Sevilla stars as Violeta, a cabaret dancer-turned-mother who adopts a child abandoned by her pimp’s former lover. Directed by Emilio Fernández, the film features passionate performances and iconic dance styles that defined Mexican cinema. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 non-students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Thursday, April 10; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Dunnedance Film Festival (2024)
The Dunnedance Film Festival showcases student-made reels, videos, and films on the Browning Cinema’s big screen. Prizes include best director, best actor, and the audience-voted people’s choice award. Now open beyond Dunne Hall, this growing festival aims to become a signature campus event.
Free, but ticketed.
Friday, April 11; 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Rediscovered after the release of Avatar, the film FernGully follows fairy Crysta and shrunken human Zak as they fight to save the rainforest from destruction and Hexxus, a pollution-loving force. This sensory-friendly screening is presented in partnership with the BRAIN Lab for a more inclusive experience. $1.
Sunday, April 13; 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

North Putnam (2024)
North Putnam captures a year in a rural Indiana school district with empathy and striking cinematography. Interwoven stories reveal the deep ties between public education and community development. A moving portrait of interdependence. Panel discussion to follow. Free, but ticketed.
Sunday, April 13; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Performances

Theater: Eurydice
In a humorous and poetic reimagining of the classic myth, Eurydice must travel to the Underworld after dying on her wedding day. Once there, she must choose between returning to Earth with her love, Orpheus, or staying in the Underworld with her father. $5 for faculty, staff, and students; $10 for the general public.
Wednesday, April 9; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, April 10; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 11; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 13; 2:30 p.m.


Theater: King Lear, Presented by the Not-So Royal Shakespeare Company
Oklahoma, 1935, the Dust Bowl. A gripping tale of pride, power, and the high cost of ambition brings a classic Shakespearean tragedy to the heart of the American frontier. Lear, a once-prosperous homesteader, watches his world slip through his fingers like dust in the wind. Is his fate as relentless as the winds that shape the deserted landscape? Tickets on sale at the LaFortune Box Office. $5.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 10–12; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lab Theater, Washington Hall
Sunday, April 13; 4 p.m.

An Evening with Mandy Patinkin and Nathan Gunn
Two worlds. One stage. Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin and opera star Nathan Gunn unite for a powerful night of song and storytelling. Through solos and duets, they’ll share genre-spanning music, sharp comic timing, and deep friendship. It’s Gunn’s sixth Presenting Series show—maybe he’ll show Patinkin a thing or two at DPAC! Adults $70, faculty/staff $67, non-ND students/children $25, ND students $10.
Friday, April 11; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Sakura Matsuri (Spring Cherry Blossom Festival)
Enjoy students showcasing their talents in Japanese language and culture in forms of singing, dancing, and skits followed by a reception with refreshments. The co-sponsors, the College of Arts and Letters, the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures, the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and the Japan Club, hope to see you at this wonderful, family-friendly cultural experience.
Saturday, April 12; 2 to 5 p.m. in Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library

Fischoff Chamber Music Academy Performance
Experience dynamic instrumental performances from talented local junior high and high school musicians who are part of the prestigious Fischoff Academy. These performances are designed to be casual and to enhance your experience throughout all of the museum galleries. Groups will perform in the atrium, with very limited seating available.
Sunday, April 13; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Theater: The Mistake (2025) by Michael Mears
Attend this special presentation of The Mistake before its off-Broadway run in New York. It tells the stories of a Hungarian scientist, an American pilot and a devoted Japanese daughter, in a gripping, moving and thought-provoking drama about the ‘mistake’ that launched our nuclear age. This event is free but ticketed.
Sunday, April 13; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center


Athletics and Sporting Events

Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.


Awards and Competitions

16th Annual Chinese Speech Contest
Hosted by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, the event is co-sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the Office of Undergraduate Studies, College of Arts and Letters.
Thursday, April 10; 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 138, DeBartolo Hall


Building a Beloved Community 

Discussion—“Building the Beloved Community: Who Gets to Belong?”
Join the final series for the semester of Building the Beloved Community: Who Gets to Belong? This student-led conversation will focus on birthright citizenship and understanding one’s identity in different communities. Suzanne Shanahan, executive director of the Institute for Social Concerns, will lead an overview of the topic and discussion.
Tuesday, April 8; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room B034, Geddes Hall

Take Back the Night 2025
Join the tri-campus community for Take Back the Night—stand with survivors of sexual violence and show your commitment to ending harm.
Wednesday, April 9; 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center, and the Grotto
Speak Out: 6:30 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom (students only)
March: 8:30 p.m. leaving from Duncan Student Center to the Grotto (open to all)
Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil: at the Grotto (open to all)


Closures, Limited Hours, and Cancellations

Jordan Hall Digital Visualization Theater Upgrade and Temporary Closing
The Digital Visualization Theater (DVT), used by classes across campus and for public presentations to groups across the Michiana area, will temporarily close Monday, April 7, for renovations. Work on updating the projection system, computing resources, software, display, and sound will take place during spring and summer. The DVT will reopen in time for the fall 2025 semester.


Deadlines or Registrations

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

DPAC Student Advisory Committee Application
Apply to join the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Student Advisory Committee. The committee serves as a bridge between the DPAC and the Notre Dame student body. Students on the committee collaborate with staff to promote DPAC on campus and plan and host creative, academic, and social events for students at the Center. Students of all majors and levels of arts experience are encouraged to apply through Sunday, April 13.

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.
Thursday, April 17; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the quad space between Riley Hall of Art and Cushing Hall of Engineering (rain location is inside Stepan Center)

Signs of Hope: Justice Learning at the ISC Student Panel
Interested in presenting “justice learning” you experienced at the Institute for Social Concerns? We invite you to apply to be one of four presenters at the Justice Learning at the ISC Student Panel and Reception. Apply by Friday, April 18, to be considered as a panelist.
Monday, April 28; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall

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

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

Workshop: “Excellence in Mentorship”
Do you have a student or teacher doing research in your lab this summer? Join the Center for Broader Impacts (CBI) for a workshop on excellence in mentoring. Graduate student mentors will prepare to host a student or teacher in their lab and meaningfully involve them in the research process. Lunch will be provided. See event page for more details. Please register by Friday, May 2.
Wednesday, June 4; 12:30 to 3 p.m. in Room 322, Jordan Hall of Science


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 Tropy (Managing Humanities Research)

Participants will learn the open-source Tropy tool, which allows scholars to manage research images. It is especially designed for those who need to make sense of their own photo collections from archive visits.
Wednesday, April 9; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
· A Gentle Introduction to Unix Commands and Regular Expressions
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of navigating your computer using Unix commands. Discover what a command line interface is and why it’s useful; how to explore, create, and move folders and files; and how to search text files using Regular Expressions. No experience is necessary.
Wednesday, April 9; 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Personal Digital Preservation Basics
This workshop will provide some resources and high-level tips on how to plan for backing up and organizing your personal digital materials, such as photos, documents, and recordings, in order to preserve your “born digital” information and make it last for future generations.
Wednesday, April 9; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· 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.
Thursday, April 10; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Tour of the Tidyverse Series–Data Manipulation in “R”, Part 1
As the first session in the three-session Tour of the Tidyverse series, this workshop will introduce participants to the tidyverse, a collection of packages in “R” designed for working with data. Learn to load in, manipulate, and clean data in “R” using the dplyr package.
Thursday, April 10; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Zotero (Managing Humanities Research)
Participants will learn the open-source Zotero research tool, which allows scholars to create bibliographies easily, but its capabilities also extend to broader areas of research management, note-taking, and sharing research.
Friday, April 11; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library


Faith and Service

What Is Easter?
Are you curious about the real meaning of Easter? After a presentation about Jesus and the Easter holiday, students will share stories about their own experiences of new life. No matter what your faith background is, Campus Ministry believes you will have a joyous evening. Dinner will be provided, featuring a variety of international cuisine. RSVP here.
Tuesday, April 8; 6 to 8 p.m. in the first-floor lounge, Coleman-Morse Center

Talk Justice, Eat Tacos: “Finding Hope Through Catholic Social Teaching”
This Lent, not only will you enjoy tacos from a variety of local small businesses, but you will also get to witness podcast-style conversations about current topics, followed by a chance to talk with other students about your own thoughts and experiences. Free for all students, faculty, and staff.
Thursday, April 10; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the lounge, Coleman-Morse Center

Mass
Prepare your hearts and minds for Holy Week. This opportunity to worship amidst site-specific installations offers an opportunity to reflect on the connection between liturgy and the arts. Following the Mass, there will be a ten-minute guided exploration of a work of art on view featuring the Passion.
Friday, April 11; 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art


Health and Recreation

Wellness and Resilience: Real-time Resilience
Throughout April, Wellness and Resilience will focus on teaching students real-time resilience. Participants will learn how to build up their confidence by shutting down mental chatter that interferes with the ability to be resilient and successful. Lunch or dinner will be provided. Sign up for one of the Real-time Resilience sessions.
Tuesday, April 8; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in a location TBD
Thursday, April 10; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 14; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Glow Yoga
Join the McDonald Center and RecSports for a private glow yoga class. When you sign up, select McDonald Center for Student Well-Being from the restricted fitness classes list. Glow yoga is limited to 35 participants.
Tuesday, April 8; 8 to 9 p.m. in Studio 1, Smith Center

(Rescheduled) Wellness Wednesday: Tie-Dye
Earn a free T-shirt and tie-dye it after testing your knowledge about the effects of marijuana. Limited to 150 shirts.
Wednesday, April 9; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall


The Power of Play: Generations Adventureplex

Unplug and play during the McDonald Center’s private event. Choose from laser tag, mini golf, bowling, axe throwing, and more. Transportation will be provided. Use this link to register.
Thursday, April 10; 8 to 11 p.m. in Generations Adventureplex, 1018 W. Edison Rd., Mishawaka

Shared Walk Fridays
Explore campus and build connection with another student during a Shared Walk. Each week you may sign up to join a shared walk by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. The next day you will receive an email pairing you with your walking partner. You will both decide on a location and time to meet up on Friday (or during the weekend). Discussion guides are provided.
Friday, April 11; with a location decided by students


Lectures and Presentations

Panel Discussion: “Local Nonprofits Fighting for the Common Good”
Join the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values for a panel discussion with local nonprofit leaders and learn how South Bend organizations help address issues including health, homelessness, and disability services. These inspiring experts will share ideas to be involved with nonprofits and help change society at the local level as a student at Notre Dame and beyond.
Monday, April 7; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 242, O’Shaughnessy Hall

2025 Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture: “Contagious Capitalism Revisited: Labor, Law, and Justice in China”
Mary Gallagher, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, an expert in Chinese domestic politics, political economy, and industrial relations, will present the 2025 Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture, which examines the theme of justice in relation to Asia with awareness of Asian cultures and traditions. A reception will follow the lecture.
Tuesday, April 8; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls

Lecture: “For the Land Itself? Disentangling Motives in Territorial Conflict”
Presenter Kathleen E. Powers is an associate professor of government at Dartmouth College. Her research engages questions at the intersection of political psychology, foreign policy, public opinion, and international security.
Tuesday, April 8; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls

CUPPA: Trailblazing Women
Join Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants and learn about some of the trailblazing women who have made significant impacts around the world from Brazil, Germany, and Kenya. This is the fourth and final CUPPA (Connections, Understanding, Perspectives, Play, Accompaniment) event. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Wednesday, April 9; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 200, Main Building

Talk—“Artificial Intelligence and Trafficking: Redefining ‘Child Victims’ and ‘Abuse’”
As technology changes the landscape of child sex trafficking, legal systems and communities grapple with a rapidly changing criminal landscape. Advancements of AI, traditional notions of “victim,” “perpetrator,” and “accountability” are altering. This talk will propose potential ways to ensure safety of children and safeguard rights of victims.
Wednesday, April 9; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sojourner Truth Commons (Room 300), O’Shaughnessy Hall

Cushwa Center’s 50th Anniversary Conference: “Catholic Modernity in the Americas: Land, Culture, Politics”
The Cushwa Center’s 50th anniversary conference, will convene with more than 70 panel presentations, keynote and banquet addresses, and a special session of the Dolan Seminar in American Religion. Sessions are free and open to all.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 10–12 in McKenna Hall

Lecture—“A Legacy of Hope: Dr. Elaine Abrams and the Global Impact on Women and Children with HIV”
Dr. Elaine Abrams is a global health leader in HIV prevention and treatment of women, infants, and children and was instrumental in one of the greatest global health success stories—the elimination of maternal-to-child transmission of HIV.
Thursday, April 10; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 313, DeBartolo Hall

Lecture—“Social Learning Among Urban Manufacturing Firms: Energy-Efficient Motors in Bangladesh”
This lecture by Eric Verhoogen, co-director of the Center for Development Economics and Policy at Columbia University, is part of a series titled New Frontiers in Economic Development. The series focuses on larger-scale economic issues and their impact in developing countries by featuring distinguished economists who deliver a public lecture.
Thursday, April 10; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 3060F, Jenkins Nanovic Halls

Lecture—“The Fascist Lair: The Battle of Berlin”
Robert M. Citino, the retired Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian at the National WWII Museum, presents the lecture held in conjunction with the spring exhibit, Tragedies of War: Images of WWII in Print Visual Culture. A curator-led exhibit tour occurs at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 10; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library

Vincent P. DeSantis Lecture—“Uncomfortable Histories: Body Shaming, Eugenics, and Other Discomforts in Fit Citizens: A History of Black Women’s Exercise from Post-Reconstruction to Postwar America”
Ava Purkiss, associate professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan, will deliver a lecture, hosted by the Department of History. Review the flyer for more information.
Thursday, April 10; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 442, Decio Faculty Hall

Lecture—“Victory in the Making: Triumphal Arches on Roman State Reliefs”
Francesco de Angelis from Columbia University will explore how Roman relief sculptures depicted triumphal arches, sometimes omitting key details, and how these monuments were part of an evolving narrative.
Thursday, April 10; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium, Walsh Family Hall, School of Architecture

The 23rd Annual Mellon Colloquium—“Beyond Islamic Studies: Non-Muslim History and Memory in Medieval Iran”
Join the Medieval Institute for this half-day public seminar discussion with the institute’s 2024–25 Mellon Fellow, Kayla Dang. She will be joined by three distinguished discussants: Christian C. Sahner, Alison Vacca, and Sarah Bowen Savant.
Friday, April 11; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 715, Hesburgh Library, and via Zoom

Ten Years Hence Lecture: “Why Well-Run Companies Will Continue to Fail”
Presented by Alex Slawsby, chief growth officer of InnoLead, an organization that creates content, events, and tools to help the world’s largest network of corporate strategy, innovation, and R&D leaders drive change more successfully.
Friday, April 11; 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 122, Mendoza College of Business

Encounter Series Lecture: “Migration—A Prism of Encounter with God, Self, and Neighbor”
Join the Institute for Social Concerns for Encounter: Conversations on Catholic Social Tradition, lectures by distinguished scholars in the field of Catholic social teaching, who will share their insights and provide critical conversation on matters of justice and the common good. This lecture is presented by Victor Carmona, associate professor of theology and religious studies at the University of San Diego. Reception to follow.
Friday, April 11; 4 to 5 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall

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


Social Gatherings

Multicultural Week at North and South Dining Halls
Come celebrate multicultural week—enjoy special meals available during dinner service all week long.
Cuisine will be featured from around the world, including France, the Philippines, the Middle East, Hawaii, and Kashmir. Food items include ham and brie crepes, homemade falafel, poke bowls, and more. Free for students with meal plans, $21.48 for adults, $10.74 for children ages 6–12.
Monday through Friday, April 7–11; 4:30 to 8 p.m. in North and South Dining Halls

Technology and Catholicism Club
Join the group every week to discuss important topics in technology ethics. Common topics include AI, social media, data privacy, Catholic social teaching, education, art, military tech, biomedical sciences, and many more. For more information, email techcath@nd.edu or join the group chat.
Tuesdays in April; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 216C, Coleman-Morse Center

The Masters Lunch
Get ready for a campus tradition like no other. Join in for a festive Masters (e.g., golf tournament) lunch featuring egg salad sandwiches, par-3 pulled pork, Georgia pecan caramel popcorn, Arnold Palmers, and more. Test your putting skills for a chance to win the coveted green jacket and a round of golf for you and a pal. A mini golf contest is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free for students with a meal plan, $19.21 for adults, $9.60 for children ages 6–12.
Thursday, April 10; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in North and South Dining Halls

Pane e Nutella & Italian Culture Kahoot
Italian Coffee Hour, a fun experience where you are welcome to meet and practice your Italian with members of the Italian Program, Italophones, Italophiles, and people with an appreciation for all things Italian. This week join the Italian faculty for the Pane e Nutella/Italian Kahoot competition.
Thursday, April 10; 4 to 5 p.m. on the third floor of Decio Hall

Home After Dome Student Fair
This is an opportunity for all graduating students of the Class of 2025 to meet hundreds of Notre Dame alumni from around the world. Hosted by the ND Alumni Association, this evening will connect students with alumni in the places they plan to move to after graduation. 
Thursday, April 10; 8:30 to 10 p.m. in the Downes Club (seventh floor), Corbett Family Hall

English Conversation Table

This is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers and to make some new friends in the process.
Friday, April 11; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 220E, Bond 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.


Also This Week ...

Green Roofs at Notre Dame
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 green roofs at Notre Dame.