For the Week of April 8
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
“Equal Forces”: The Sculpture and Photography of Kenneth Snelson
This, the first of its kind, retrospective, celebrates the extraordinary gift of 42 sculptures and 67 photographs from the artist’s family that now form the Kenneth Snelson Collection at the University. The exhibit, closing Sunday, July 7, is a unique investigation of sculpture, photography, engineering and science that spans his career.
Through Sunday, July 7, in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Art + Spirit
Come for one or all of these 60-minute guided conversations to look, learn, reflect and discuss the various ways that the spiritual aspects of art elevate both our thinking about the works themselves and our own personal encounters with them. Our inquiry will explore works of art across time, culture and religious traditions.
Thursday, April 11; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Saturday, April 13; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Spring Exhibit — “Mapping the Middle Ages: Marking Time, Space and Knowledge”
Take a journey through space created by the objects and mapmakers who used them in Rare Books & Special Collections’ spring exhibit curated by David T. Gura, curator of ancient and medieval manuscripts.
Mondays through Fridays through July 31, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Films
“Secrets from Putumayo” (2020)
In 1910, the British Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, Roger Casement, investigated allegations of crimes against indigenous communities committed by the British-registered Peruvian Amazon Company. Secrets from Putumayo recounts the horrific treatment he uncovered there. Director Aurélio Michiles is scheduled to appear via Zoom. Free.
Tuesday, April 9; 7:45 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“Murina” (2022)
On a remote island along Croatia’s Adriatic coast, 17-year-old Julija dives for eels with her overbearing father, Ante, and sees other teens party on a nearby yacht. Julija bristles at Ante’s heavy-handed cruelty and resents her mother, Nela’s passivity. Unsure of achieving her independence, wealthy, mysterious Javier seems to offer her a way out. Described as “equal parts fiery feminist outcry and stirring coming-of-age drama,” this is part of the Nanovic Institute’s film series. This special event will also include Zoom remarks from director Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic. This screening is free, but tickets are required.
Thursday, April 11; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“A Night to Remember” (1958)
Largely considered by historians to be one of the most accurate filmic accounts of the sinking of the Titanic, “A Night to Remember” was based on the famed book of the same name by Walter Lord. Notre Dame student Kelly E. Skwarcan is scheduled to appear to discuss her book “Iron & Ice”! $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Saturday, April 13; 3 to 5 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“Toy Story 2” (1999)
Buzz, Woody and their friends return as Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector, Al McWhiggin, owner of Al’s Toy Barn, kidnaps Woody. $1.
Sunday, April 14; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“The Pendleton 2: They Stood Up”
In 1985, Lincoln “Lokmar” Love neared the same fate as George Floyd and many other Black American men. Pendleton Correctional Facility guards beat the handcuffed, shackled prisoner beyond recognition as scared witnesses watched from their cells. Lokmar’s story ended differently when two fellow prisoners sacrificed their freedom to save him. A panel discussion will follow. Free, but ticketed.
Sunday, April 14; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
“You Can’t Fool Rules: Opera and International Thought”— The 2024 Niemeyer Lectures in Political Philosophy
Featuring David R. Armitage, the Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History at Harvard University, and performances by local vocal artists. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 10; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
Thursday, April 11; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Letras Latinas 20th Anniversary
Throughout the calendar year 2024, Letras Latinas is holding nine multi-city events marking this special anniversary. These 20th anniversary events will continue with a reading and conversation on campus with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, Carmen Giménez, and heidi andrea restrepo rhodes.
Wednesday, April 10; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Reyes Family Board Room, McKenna Hall
Theater: “Richard III”
The student Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Company proudly presents its spring show, “Richard III”! In the midst of the Roaring Twenties, jazz, liquor and triumph flow, but Richard, deformed and marred, has one thing on his mind: power. The crown is only four heartbeats away, after all …
Tickets are available at the LaFortune Box Office or at the door for $5.
Wednesday, April 10; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lab Theater, Washington Hall
Thursday, April 11; 7 p.m.
Friday, April 12; 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 13; 7 p.m.
Masterclass with Chen Yi and Zhou Long
9 to 10:30 a.m.: The Euclid Quartet reads works by composition students.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Performance students play music by Chen and Zhou. Free.
Friday, April 12; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Welcome Desk Concerts
Listen to an acoustic set by featured student performers while enjoying a discount on refreshments at Ivan’s Café. Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, this series celebrates the Raclin Murphy Museum as a space for inspiration and belonging, which the staff hopes begins the moment you enter the museum and are greeted at the welcome desk.
Friday, April 12; 3 to 3:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Latin Expressions
Join the Latinx Student Alliance’s “Latin Expressions: Celebrando Nuestras Raices.” $5 presale, $7 at the door.
Friday, April 12; 7 to 9 p.m. in Washington Hall
ArtWords
ArtWords brings together poets from campus and the community to celebrate the beauty and creativity of visual art and the spoken word. The program includes commissioned ekphrastic works and an open mic session (sign-up opens 15 minutes before the program starts). Come to listen. Come to share. Come to be inspired!
Saturday, April 13; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Notre Dame Children’s Choir Spring Gala Concert and Silent Auction
Sacred Music graduate students/choir directors of the Notre Dame Children’s Choir perform award-winning songs in the Spring 2024 Gala Concert. Celebrate the work of this after-school program and help continue its mission to provide free sacred music choral education for children in the South Bend region. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts! $40/adult, $20/student (discount code NDCC24).
Saturday, April 13; 7 to 10 p.m. in the LaBar Performance Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music (Door 10)
Tales from the Nine Bells: Music of Chen Yi and Zhou Long
In an exciting collaboration exploring creative dialogues between musical traditions and meaningful transnational sonic encounters, violinist/violist Patrick Yim, assistant professor in the Department of Music, performs music showcasing the creative ingenuity of two of the most celebrated Chinese-American composers active today: Chen Yi and Zhou Long. $33 adult, $31 faculty/staff, $15 student, $10 ND student.
Sunday, April 14; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
The 15th 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 Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures. This event is open to the public.
Thursday, April 11; 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 140, DeBartolo Hall
Hackathon — Registration Closes April 12!
Registration is still open for the 2024 Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon, where teams of undergrads come together to reimagine solutions to everyday problems. Resources and technical assistance are provided. You collaborate, create and innovate to bring new solutions that help with this year’s theme: “Unity in Diversity for an Inclusive Tomorrow.” This competition offers cash awards and is open to all ND undergraduate students. Learn more and register at hackathon.library.nd.edu.
Friday, April 12; 6 to 7 p.m. in Hesburgh Library
Saturday, April 13; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, April 14; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Deadlines or Registrations
University Evaluation for Reaffirmation of Accreditation
The University is undergoing its 10-year comprehensive evaluation for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. A team of peer reviewers will be on campus Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9, to meet with University leadership, faculty, staff and students. Campus community members are invited to participate in drop-in sessions and open meetings with the peer review team. For more information, visit the Office of the Provost website.
Inaugural Joseph E. Stiglitz Lecture on Inequality and the Good Society
Hear insights on innovative policies to address poverty and inequality from renowned economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz. He will deliver a lecture titled “The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society.” Presented by the Keough School of Global Affairs.
Learn more and register.
Monday, April 15; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Virtual Panel — “The Biggest Show on Earth: A Guide to South Asia Elections”
One billion people are expected to vote in upcoming elections in South Asia. Join academic experts as they weigh in on the future of democracy in a pivotal election year. Presented by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies as part of the Democracy Initiative with the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Register on Zoom to participate.
Tuesday, April 16; 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. online via livestreamed panel
Indiana Statewide Cybersecurity Summit
The speaker lineup at the 2024 Indiana Statewide Cybersecurity Summit is a roster of the most respected names in cybersecurity and AI. Featuring CEOs and innovative entrepreneurs, each brings unique insights and perspectives. They will share experiences and knowledge, offering attendees a chance to learn from industry and academia leaders. Register online.
Thursday, April 18; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1140 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend
125 Years of Wireless Innovation at Notre Dame
Celebrate 125 years of wireless innovation at Notre Dame and throughout North America as we look forward to a bright future. The Wireless Institute is hosting a day-long celebration with panels, a symposium and a historical transmission reenactment between Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. Come be a part of history! Register online.
Thursday, April 18; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Foley’s, O’Neill Hall
Friday, April 19; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in various locations campus-wide
Panel Discussions — “Teaching in the Age of AI: Student Perspectives”
Discover how AI is reshaping learning, research and the overall academic experience from the perspective of Notre Dame students. A diverse panel of undergraduates from across the University’s colleges will explore the benefits and challenges of AI integration, addressing ethical considerations and future potentials in higher education. Register online by the Sunday, April 14 deadline.
Friday, April 19; 10 to 11:15 a.m. in Room 138, Corbett Family Hall (enter Door #3)
Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Hackathon: “Calculating the ROI of AI Ethics for Organizations”
Join host Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab for a hackathon! Code and iterate on ideas for calculating the return on investment of AI ethics while networking with professionals from IBM, LogicaNow, TechBetter and Notre Dame. Snacks and dinner will be provided! Space is limited, and registration closes Friday, April 12.
Friday, April 19; 1 to 7 p.m. in Academic Commons, Corbett Family Hall
Time-Out for Tech — “Smart Brevity: How OIT is Getting to the Point”
Smart Brevity is an amazing framework for helping communications get right to the point. OIT is using this approach to shorten its communications and make sure you know the most important things first. Learn how OIT is doing this and why! Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Tuesday, April 23; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
Seventh Annual ND Energy Research Symposium
Join in for a daylong event featuring leaders from regional energy centers and institutes and communications experts at Notre Dame for discussions on driving change through strategic communications and translational research in sustainable energy. A poster session will be held in the morning featuring Notre Dame researchers and their energy-related research projects. Register by Friday, April 12.
Wednesday, April 24; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rooms 215 and 216, McKenna Hall
Get Ready for the Free Shred Event
The University Archives and Shred-it are offering a free, secure and confidential document shredding event for the Notre Dame community. Open to faculty, staff, postdocs, undergraduates and graduate students, and retirees. Learn more.
Wednesday, April 24; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shred-it truck parked in the Mason Support Center parking lot (located off St. Joseph Drive behind Notre Dame Federal Credit Union)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Case Competition: “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grow the Good in Business”
This year’s case delves into the rise of private equity in health care and its role in addressing health disparities. The top three teams from the undergraduate track and top three teams from the graduate track will present their recommendations to a panel of judges in these final round presentations.
Friday, April 12; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Commons, Stayer 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.
· Topic Modeling Against a Corpora
Topic modeling is a process of analyzing a collection of texts to better understand the collection as a whole. This process can be useful for identifying genres, authors or subjects in a body of literature. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate and facilitate the use of a free Java-based program called Topic Modeling Tool.
Tuesday, April 9; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Github and Markdown
Traditionally used for software development, Git and the online platform GitHub have been adopted for projects of all kinds, including humanities research. This workshop guides participants through the basic functions of contributing to a repository and writing documents in its preferred plain-text format, markdown.
Tuesday, April 9; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
· Talking Neural Networks — A Beginner’s Guide
Learn the basic principles and common terminology of neural networks. Presented by Stephen Bothwell, NFCDS Pedagogy Fellow, graduate student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Tuesday, April 9; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), 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.
Wednesday, April 10; 3:30 to 4:30 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.
Thursday, April 11; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Using the Distant Reader
This workshop is useful to anyone who needs to read large volumes of materials and will help you take control of your content. The Distant Reader, a locally written system, can take large volumes of URLs or files, create a corpus, convert it into plain text, complete natural language processing and output sets of reports.
Thursday, April 11; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· RefWorks — Managing Citations for Research
This workshop will review the basics of citation managers, identify some of the more common citation managers, practice importing citations from a few databases (such as Google Scholar and Web of Science), show how to identify when you have missing data in your citation and show how to create endnotes.
Friday, April 12; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Mass to Celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation
Led by Rev. Martin Lam Nguyen, C.S.C., professor of studio art, this opportunity to worship amidst site-specific installations offers an opportunity to reflect on the connection between liturgy and the arts.
Monday, April 8; 8:30 to 9 a.m. in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Health and Recreation
Undergraduate Listening Session
The Division of Student Affairs and the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being are conducting undergraduate student listening sessions to assess campus culture, health, and well-being so the groups can best support you! Participants will receive $10 in Domer Dollars. Register to attend at www.bit.ly/listennd.
Monday, April 8; 7 to 8 p.m. in the History Makers Room, LaFortune Student Center
Graduate Student Listening Session
The Division of Student Affairs and the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being are conducting a graduate student listening session to assess campus culture, health and well-being so the groups can best support you! Participants will receive $10 in Domer Dollars. Register to attend at www.bit.ly/grad-nd-listen.
Wednesday, April 10; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room W240, Duncan Student Center
Wellness and Resilience Program
Sign up by Tuesday, April 9, for a free wellness and resilience workshop to learn about the science of optimism and how to build strong relationships; juggle the demands of student life; manage stress, change and adversity; meet your academic goals; and launch your post-Notre Dame career.
Friday, April 12; 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 106, Duncan Student Center
Saturday, April 13; noon to 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 14; noon to 3 p.m.
Lectures and Presentations
Master of Global Affairs International Peace Studies Capstone Conference Presentations
Learn about the research of the Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when they present their capstone projects to classmates and Keough School faculty. All are welcome to attend all or part of the presentations, either in-person or via Zoom.
Monday, April 8; 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. in Room B101, Jenkins Nanovic Halls, or via Zoom
Webinar — “Transitional Justice in Colombia: The Environment As-and-For Transitional Justice”
The EnPAx Transitional Justice Interest Group is hosting a webinar open to the public on transitional justice and the environment in the context of Colombia’s transitional justice process. Co-sponsored by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
Tuesday, April 9; 9:30 a.m. to noon via Zoom
Lessons From the Ecuador 2020 Debt Restructuring Case
Lecture by Simón Cueva, former minister of economy and finance of Ecuador. Many developing countries face large debt amortizations in the coming years, while external financing has collapsed. Ecuador’s unique process provides insights, takeaways and lessons for future debt restructuring cases in the developing world.
Tuesday, April 9; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Conversation — “The Rwanda Genocide, 30 Years Later: Memory, Healing and Reconstruction”
In 1994, Rwanda suffered a genocide and civil war that devastated the country, leaving lasting harms that continue to reverberate today. Since then, Rwandans have worked to rebuild their communities and lives in the aftermath of the violence. Join us for a conversation with Angélique Gakoko Pitteloudand and Jacques Pitteloud.
Tuesday, April 9; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
ND Law Book Talk — “Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect”
Author John Inazu from Washington University in St. Louis will be in conversation with Notre Dame Law School professor Rick Garnett, founding director of Notre Dame Law School’s Program on Church, State and Society, as they discuss Inazu’s book.
Wednesday, April 10; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 1130, Eck Hall of Law
Author Reading: Emily Maloney — “Cost of Living”
This event will consist of a brief reading by author Emily Maloney from her collection of essays “Cost of Living” followed by a Q&A session.
Wednesday, April 10; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
Student Presentations: “Europe Confronts the Refugee Challenge”
Students from the Europe Confronts the Refugee Challenge course will present their research and experiences from their studies throughout the semester and a spring break trip to Berlin, Germany. All Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff are invited to join this insight-filled evening. Light refreshments will be offered at a small reception.
Wednesday, April 10; 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Conversation — “Climate Change and Human Health: Current and Future Challenges”
Join the Eck Institute for Global Health, the Global Health Club of Notre Dame and ND Energy, for an engaging conversation on the multifaceted ways in which climate change affects the health and well-being of the world. Featured speakers will include Jason Rohr and Tracy Kijewski-Correa. The talk will be moderated by Ellis Adjei Adams.
Wednesday, April 10; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room B101, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Panel and Dual Book Launch: Liu Institute Series in Chinese Christianities
The Liu Institute and Notre Dame Press will launch the next two books in the Liu Institute Series in Chinese Christianities in a virtual panel — “Following Christ and Confucius: Wang Mingdao and Chinese Christianity” by Christopher Payk, and “Protestant Missionaries in China: Robert Morrison and Early Sinology” by Jonathan Seitz. ND theology professor Xueying Wang will moderate and series editor Alex Chow, University of Edinburgh, will join. Registration on Zoom required.
Wednesday, April 10; 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom
Time-Out for Tech: “Information Security for Everyone”
OIT’s Information Security Team will present an exciting session on how you can do more to protect yourself from online threats. Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Thursday, April 11; 10:30 to 11 a.m. via Zoom
Talk — “Whither Intersectionality?: Between Theory and Praxis”
The Kroc Institute proudly hosts a new series focused on intersectionality as a beneficial framework and methodology to pair with peace studies. In this talk, Swati Parashar will offer a critique of the concept of intersectionality, arguing that a lack of understanding could lead to division, incompatibility or conflict within certain groups.
Thursday, April 11; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Lecture: “Boccaccio, the Disguised Revolutionary”
The Center for Italian Studies is pleased to host a lecture by Martin Eisner, chair of romance studies and professor of Italian at Duke University.
Thursday, April 11; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
ND Democracy Talk — “Legal Plunder: The Predatory Dimensions of Criminal Justice”
Presented by Joe Soss, the inaugural Cowles Chair for the Study of Public Service at the University of Minnesota.
Thursday, April 11; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Ten Years Hence Lecture: “Adversarial Attacks on Large Language Models”
Presented by Zico Kolter, associate professor, Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Kolter also serves as chief scientist of AI research for the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence. His work spans the intersection of machine learning and optimization.
Friday, April 12; 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business
Notre Dame Student Peace Conference — “Peace by Piece: Disrupting Dualities in Peacebuilding”
This year’s theme seeks to affirm a commitment to peacebuilding as a dynamic and co-constructive process, resisting the temptation to view people, parties and events through black-and-white, all-or-nothing lenses.
Friday, April 12; 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Saturday, April 13; all day
Law and Economics Symposium — “Assessing Regulatory Instruments of Behavior Change: Lessons from Household Energy Conservation”
The speakers are Dmitry Taubinsky, UC-Berkeley, Michael Vandebergh, Vanderbilt Law School, and Kimberly Wolske, Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. The commentators are Jonathan Klick, Carey Law School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Bruce Huber of Notre Dame Law. Moderated by Avishalom Tor of Notre Dame Law. Lunch will be served. All of campus is welcome.
Friday, April 12; 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. in Room 1130, Eck Hall of Law
Conference: “Listening to Kafka”
The conference seeks not only to explore the sonic symptoms of modernity resonating in Kafka’s oeuvre, but also to make audible echoes of the Kafkaesque that continue to reverberate throughout global culture, both high and low.
Saturday, April 13; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Room 306, O’Neill Hall of Music
Safety, Parking and Traffic
Eclipse Glasses Distribution
The solar eclipse that will cross North America on Monday, April 8, will require special eclipse glasses to view safely. Whether you watch at the ND watch party (see Social Gatherings category below) or elsewhere, please pick up your glasses within your school/college or at locations across campus. Those include the Welcome Desk at Duncan Student Center, 315 LaFortune Student Center, Jenkins Nanovic Forum, the Great Hall at Hesburgh Center for International Studies and the Office of the Provost.
Test of the ND Alert Emergency Notification
The Office of Campus Safety will conduct a test of the ND Alert emergency notification system at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. The test will engage mobile phones, text messaging, email, and indoor and outdoor speakers on campus. In the case of an actual emergency situation at Notre Dame, the ND Alert system would be used to inform the campus community about what is happening and what to do.
If you are on campus during the test and do not hear the alert over the public address system, let us know by visiting ntrda.me/ndalert-issues or by contacting Campus Safety at 574-631-9007 or safety@nd.edu by Thursday, April 11.
Questions can be directed to the contact information above or be answered by visiting our ND Alert FAQs.
Social Gatherings
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
The South Bend area is in the path of the solar eclipse, and will experience 97 percent of totality at 3:09 p.m. The entire event lasts from 1:53 p.m. to 4:23 p.m. Join us rain or shine: Outdoors on Irish Green with seven solar telescopes, free eclipse glasses and demonstrations; or indoors in the Philbin Studio Theatre at DPAC with a NASA feed. Free and open to the public.
Monday, April 8; 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Irish Green and inside the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Art, Art History, and Design Open House
The department will have an info table on the third-floor commons area, free pizza, art and design work from students on display, and hands-on activities. Free department T-shirt or sticker to those who participate in three activities.
Monday, April 8; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Riley Hall of Art
Spring Soirée
Join SUB in celebrating spring! Catch us for refreshments and a wind-up butterfly giveaway, along with making floral bouquets.
Tuesday, April 9; 4 to 6 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall
International Roll-Out Bowling Night
ND International Senior Fellows are hosting an International Roll-Out where teams representing different countries can come together to have a fun-filled bowling night. All are welcome and off-campus transportation can be provided. Pizza and drinks will be provided for dinner. Please make sure to sign up using the QR code. Free!
Wednesday, April 10; 7 to 9 p.m. at Generations AdventurePlex, 1018 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka
Legends Euchre Tournament
The tournament will be round-robin style and the team with the most points will win. Bell’s and Voodoo Ranger Beer samplings will be served before and during the tournament. Bell’s will handle all of the tournament logistics and will supply the cards, bracket and most importantly the beer samplings. Prizes will be awarded! Register individually or as a team. $5.
Thursday, April 11; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Legends Holy Half Post-Race Party
Reward yourself after completing the Holy Half Race with great food and company at Legends! There will be tailgating games and music on the patio (weather dependent). Show your race bib for free entry and half off select appetizers.
Saturday, April 13; noon to 2 p.m. on the patio, Legends
Taste of Nations Cultural Food Fair
The Caribbean Student Association’s second annual Taste of Nations is finally here! This year the group is collaborating with First Undergraduate Experience in Leadership to bring you a culture-filled experience that you will not forget. There will be homemade food from all over the world, chances to immerse yourself in a new culture, and live cooking demonstrations of some cultural dishes. Free to all. Fill out the interest form online if you’re interested in bringing a dish.
Saturday, April 13; 4 to 7 p.m. on the second floor, LaFortune Student Center
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
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.
Protect Your Online Accounts with 1Password
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Also This Week ...
Take Back the Night
Join the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross communities to stand together with survivors of sexual violence and show our commitment to end harm. The purpose of the national event is for men and women to break the silence surrounding sexual violence with voices of prayer, chanting and the sharing of stories. Staff, faculty and students are invited to attend the march and prayer service. The speak out is open to students only.
Wednesday, April 10; 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grotto and across the Notre Dame campus
5 p.m.: Prayer Service at the Grotto
5:30 p.m.: March around Notre Dame campus
6 p.m.: Speak Out at the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Recycling Trivia Topic: Outdated Waste Built-In Cabinets
What’s a waste built-in cabinet? Why can’t they be used for recycling? These are just some of the questions to tackle on Building Services’ and Sustainability’s next recycling trivia topic. Click here to read the FAQ and answer the trivia question.