For the Week of February 2.
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for undergraduate and graduate students.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Visio Divina: Contemplate with the Collection
Visio divina, or “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to prayerfully and meditatively enter into an image. Join us for guided sessions of visio divina with sacred art in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel or with works of art in the galleries.
Tuesday, Feb. 3; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Bite-Sized Art
So much art, so little time. Join in for this 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of the museum’s education staff will lead a brief, yet engaging exploration of a single work of art in the permanent collection. After our time in the galleries, participants can explore other works in the museum or enjoy a 10 percent discount at Ivan’s Café.
Tuesday, Feb. 3; noon to 12:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Art + Insight
Engage with art, connect with others, and explore new perspectives in Art + Insight, a program designed for adults 55+. Through guided close-looking exercises, lively conversations, and shared experiences, the group will discover fresh ways to engage with art while building community.
Thursday, Feb. 5; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Spring Exhibit—“Cultivating Community: Stories from Special Collections”
Now open! This exhibition contains six exhibits that highlight examples of survival, contemplation, competition, protest, and learning. Each story demonstrates that the power of constructing community and cultivating hope transcends time and place.
Mondays through Fridays, through Monday, June 15; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Films
Hairspray (1988)
Written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is a Baltimore-set comedy following Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake), a big-hearted teen with big hair and bigger dreams. After landing a spot on The Corny Collins Show, she takes on rival dancers, pushy moms, and racial segregation with plenty of charm and dance moves. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Wednesday, Feb. 4; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Band of Outsiders (1964)
Starring Anna Karina, a defining figure of the French New Wave, Jean-Luc Godard’s Band of Outsiders follows two aimless friends, Franz and Arthur, and their romantic fixation on Odile. When she reveals a hidden stash of cash at her villa, the trio plot a risky and stylish heist. In English and French with English subtitles. This is the third screening of the course “Learning Beyond the Classics: Grand and Nouvelles Dames of French-Language Cinema,” in collaboration with Aïssa Maïga’s visit to Notre Dame in March. Films are open to the public, but students interested in enrolling in the class may do so before this screening on February 5. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Thursday, Feb. 5; 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Marty Supreme (2025)
Set in 1952 New York, Marty Supreme blends retro nostalgia with modern energy. Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet stars as Marty Mauser, a table tennis prodigy desperate to escape his shoe salesman life and make the sport the next baseball, no matter the moral cost. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Thursday, Feb. 5; 9:30 p.m. to midnight in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Feb. 6; 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7; 3 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025)
Rose Byrne delivers an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe–winning performance as Linda, a woman unraveling as she navigates her child’s mysterious illness, an absent husband, a missing person, and a fraught relationship with her therapist (Conan O’Brien). A quietly devastating dramedy from Mary Bronstein. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, Feb. 6; 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Feb. 7; 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.
The Miracle Season (2018)
Based on the true story of the 2011 Iowa City West High School volleyball team, this biopic follows a group of athletes who channel grief into determination after the loss of their captain, rallying under new leadership to pursue a state championship. Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films.
Sunday, Feb. 8; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Hedda (2025)
A bold reimagining of Ibsen’s classic, Hedda stars Tessa Thompson as a newlywed concealing deep dissatisfaction that resurfaces when a former love returns. Set over a volatile party, the film spirals into manipulation, jealousy, and betrayal. Written and directed by Nia DaCosta. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Sunday, Feb. 8; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
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.
Sunday, Feb. 8; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events.
Awards and Competitions
Public Domain Day 2026: Music Contest
Create a musical project highlighting some of the new material available in the public domain. Some project examples include mash-ups, remixes, oral histories over one or more songs, original music with public domain sampling, and playlists around a theme. Registration is now open. The entry deadline is Friday, February 6.
Call for Nominations: Student Leadership Awards
Each year, the Division of Student Affairs solicits nominations for several awards that recognize outstanding student leaders on our campus. These honors include awards for current (returning) undergraduate students, graduating seniors, and postbaccalaureate students. Nominations must be submitted through this form no later than Monday, February 9.
University Faculty Awards
The Office of the Provost coordinates eight awards that recognize faculty excellence in research, teaching, and service to the University; signal milestone accomplishments and contributions across the disciplines; and celebrate outstanding members of the Notre Dame community. Review the award descriptions and nomination guidelines. Faculty, academic staff, and students are eligible to submit nominations by the Thursday, February 19, deadline for any of these awards, and renominations of eligible candidates are encouraged.
Deadlines or Registrations
Irish Gardens Valentine’s Day
Irish Gardens, Notre Dame’s on-campus flower shop located in the basement of LaFortune, is excited to announce its 2026 Valentine’s Day arrangements. All orders are encouraged in advance through this link. Support a student-run business and make this Valentine’s Day memorable with Irish Gardens.
Application Process Open for Summer NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for the summer 2026 NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. Several projects with NDnano faculty in engineering and science are available to choose from. Current first-year students, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply. The 10-week, full-time fellowships provide a stipend of $6,500. Apply before 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 11. Review the information poster.
(neuro)Science in Society Impact Summit
“Impact Summit: Turn Hardship into Strength.” Learn the science of resilience and build community capacity through keynotes, breakout sessions, and posters. Register now to be part of the solution. Questions? Email Diane Wright at dwright2@nd.edu.
Friday, Feb. 13; 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. in the St. Joseph County Public Library Main Branch, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
NDG Summer Study Abroad Programs Re-Open
Still thinking about a Summer 2026 study abroad program? You’re in luck! Select programs are accepting applications on a rolling basis until Sunday, February 15. Don’t miss your chance; visit studyabroad.nd.edu to apply today.
Climate Action Planning: Reducing Landfill Waste
Come be a part of Notre Dame’s next chapter of the climate action planning process. Join Notre Dame’s Sustainability, ND Dining, and Building Services teams for an opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of reducing landfill waste on campus. Lunch will be available at 11:45 a.m. while supplies last. Registration required by Friday, February 20.
Wednesday, Feb. 25; noon to 1 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 South W210, Duncan Student Center
Hesburgh Libraries Spring Dissertation and Thesis Camp Application Now Open
Application submission is now open for the Spring Dissertation and Thesis Camp, March 9–13, from the Hesburgh Libraries and the University Writing Center. This week-long writing retreat gives participants a chance to focus exclusively on their dissertation project with few distractions. Coffee, tea, lunch, and snacks are provided. Application due Friday, February 27.
An Evening with N. K. Jemisin
The Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good will host a free but ticketed event with writer N. K. Jemisin, a fantasy author and 2020 MacArthur Fellow. Registration through Monday, March 2, is currently open through Eventbrite. Limited seating available.
Tuesday, March 3; 5 to 7 p.m. in Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd., Suite C, South Bend
Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon 2026—Registration is Open
Registration is open for the 2026 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—“Coding Pathways to Progress: Cultivating a Hopeful Future.” Learn more and register by Friday, April 17.
Friday, April 17; 6 to 7 p.m. in Hesburgh Library
Saturday, April 18; noon to 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 19; noon to 3 p.m.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Spring Consulting Week
Spring Consulting Week is an educational opportunity for students to discern and explore consulting as a career path. During four days, a mix of workshops will be offered led by the Consulting Connect Board and the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development, employer networking events, and career discernment exercises.
Tuesday, Feb. 3; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development (Room 512), Duncan Student Center, and the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Wednesday, Feb. 4; 6 to 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5; 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Black Joy with the Hesburgh Libraries: Lunch & Learn
Honoring Black History Month, this presentation allows faculty, students, and staff to learn about recent acquisitions that support information and research in Africana studies (the continent of Africa, the United States, and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora).
Friday, Feb. 6; noon to 1 p.m. in Sojourner Truth Commons (Room 300), O’Shaughnessy Hall
Love Data Week 2026: Data Haiku Contest and Workshops
Love data? Share your love through a haiku about data (management, processing, sharing, preservation, etc.). Open to ND students and employees. Haiku contest submission form. Submissions are due by noon Friday, February 13. You can also join in for a series of workshops to help you learn skills, tools, and techniques for managing your data.
Monday, Feb. 9, to Friday, Feb. 13
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Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on the link to see more details and to register.
· “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.
Monday, Feb. 2; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Critical Tech Café Spring 2026
Critical Tech Café is a reading club for students, faculty, and staff at Notre Dame. The book club is open to new participants each semester, who all receive free copies of the selected books (first-come, first-served).
Tuesday, Feb. 3; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Create a Personal Website with Google Sites
A well-designed website enhances one’s professional ethos, offering a collective, public, discoverable space to share thoughts (blogs) or publications, and for others to come to know you and your work. In this workshop, we will create a fully functioning personal or professional website with Google Sites.
Wednesday, Feb. 4; 1 to 3 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
· Making StoryMaps
This workshop will introduce you to ArcGIS StoryMaps, a platform designed to display and interpret spatial data in a web browser. Participants will learn how to use data, text, and other media to communicate their research in ArcGIS StoryMaps, and apply data visualization principles to create effective online presentations.
Wednesday, Feb. 4; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Wrangling Data in R with dplyr
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, Feb. 5; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· AI Literacy: Best Practices for Students
Part of the AI Literacy workshop series, this installment teaches skills and strategies to use generative AI ethically and responsibly. Learn how to create your own GenAI usage disclosure statements, cite GenAI, and provide correct attribution.
Friday, Feb. 6; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
· 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.
Friday, Feb. 6; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
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“Drone Swarming” Research Study
Volunteers are being recruited for a University research study. The objective is to examine how humans monitor swarms of autonomous drones deployed on missions such as search and rescue. This study will be conducted entirely indoors using high-fidelity drone simulations.
Various 90-minute sessions are available between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 12, in Room 211D, Cushing Hall of Engineering
Did You Enter College Undiagnosed? Were You Diagnosed with ADHD While in College?The Socioemotional Development Lab is recruiting current college students who received an ADHD diagnosis while in college. This study is interested in your experiences before and after diagnosis. Participation is in-person and approximately one hour. For more details, see attached flyer. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact tbrenna@nd.edu. You will receive $15 compensation for participating.
Now through Sunday, March 1. Participants can choose a time/date that works best for them.
Help ND Researchers and Earn $50
Share your experiences in college and earn $50 for participating in a confidential, one-hour-long interview sponsored by the SPIEL Lab. We are looking for students who have self-harmed or hurt themselves on purpose in the past. Complete the screener here.
Participants may choose a time that works for them.
Faith and Service
Siegfried Hall Day of Man
The men of Siegfried have their 20th annual fundraiser to support the South Bend Center for the Homeless. They have raised more than $270,000 since it began, including $37,000 last year. The residents of Siegfried will be braving the cold outdoors wearing only shorts, T-shirts, and flip flops. Please consider donating online at this link.
Wednesday, Feb. 4; all day campus-wide
Free Bagels with the Jewish Club
Are you a Jewish student looking for community here at ND? Are you simply someone interested in learning about the Jewish faith and culture? Join the Jewish Club for free NYC bagels.
Wednesday, Feb. 4; 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the tables in Duncan Student Center
Health and Recreation
iRISH: (Recovery Is Spoken Here)
This 45-minute recovery-informed training and certification program is for students who want to build hope around recovery and a compassionate community. Learn inclusive language, practice supportive conversations, and earn certification. Only 20 students per session, sign up quickly to claim your spot.
Brought to you by the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being.
Monday, Feb. 2; 6 to 6:45 p.m. in Room 229, LaFortune Student Center
Wednesday, March 25; 6 to 6:45p.m.
Thursday, April 29; 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Bring the Bright: Inspire
Who inspires YOU? Stop by and share your inspiration, grab a cookie, and learn about Bring the Bright.
Tuesday, Feb. 3; 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lobby Table A (Door 16), Duncan Student Center
Weekly Wellness Walk
Join in for a brisk, refreshing walk around campus. It’s a perfect way to reset and connect with others mid-week and start a healthy habit.
Wednesday, Feb. 4; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. meet
Artful Yoga
Engage with the museum as a space for well-being and inspiration. Join yoga instructor Steve Krojniewski in the galleries to relax and recharge while surrounded by works from the collection. Mats are provided or you can bring your own. Free and open to all but limited to the first 30 participants.
Thursday, Feb. 5; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Take a Paws
Take a paws and enjoy Hostess Ding Dongs with a dog, when one of Notre Dame’s Comfort K9s visits the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being.
Friday, Feb. 6; 12:15 to 1 p.m. in Room 215, Saint Liam Hall
Brighten Your Day, Borrow a Happy Light
If cloudy days have got you feeling the winter blues, “happy lights” can help. Notre Dame students are eligible to check out a light from the McDonald Center, the Family Resource Center, or Graduate Student Life Office to take home for a two-week period. Happy lights are also available in undergraduate residence halls.
Domers Helping Domers
This mental health workshop can be tailored for your residence hall, student organizations, class, or other groups. Join the Peer Listeners for this brief workshop focused on learning warning signs of mental health concerns, strategies to support other students, and ways to refer to campus resources when appropriate. Request a workshop today.
Peer Listeners
Need a supportive, private space where you can share anything from daily frustrations to bigger concerns? We’re all ears! The McDonald Center for Student Well-Being’s trained Peer Listener student team is here to listen, support, and guide you through your time at Notre Dame. Check out the website for info on weekly listening sessions and 1:1 sessions.
Lectures and Presentations
Panel Discussion—“The US Immigration Crackdown: Moral, Legal, and Policy Perspectives”
The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights will host a multidisciplinary panel of faculty experts to discuss various aspects of the US government’s recent actions related to immigration across the country—including ICE enforcement, effects on education, questions of civil rights, and the Catholic Church’s response. Lunch will be provided. Part of the Migration Research Initiative.
Monday, Feb. 2; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Kellogg International Scholars Program Research Night
If you are a first-year student interested in applying to the Kellogg International Scholars Program, this event is for you. Join in on Zoom to learn about the program, hear from current students and faculty about what they do, and get tips on how to put together a strong application. Open to all first-year students of any major.
Monday, Feb. 2; 6:30 to 8 p.m. virtually
Lecture: “The Political Logic of Cultural Revival: Ethnic Visibility, Linked Fate, and Electoral Politics in Africa”
Based on Malawi’s Lhomwe cultural revival, Amanda Lea Robinson, professor of political science and director of graduate studies at Ohio State University, argues that elites invest in cultural revivals to yield political returns. Leaders benefit from recognizable group identities, thus generating demand for distinctiveness and supplying tools for it. The talk examines the reinvention of a lost culture and a theory of how visibility shapes politics.
Tuesday, Feb. 3; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Discussion—“Techniques of Remote War: Notes from a Target Zone”
Alyssa Paylor, postdoctoral research fellow with the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, will host a discussion with Madiha Tahir about drone warfare, with a specific focus on Pakistan. Tahir is an assistant professor of American studies at the Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration.
Tuesday, Feb. 3; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Book Launch: Irish Dressers and Delph by Meredith Chesson
Please join the Keough-Naughton Institute, the Nanovic Institute, and the Department of Anthropology for a talk by professor Meredith Chesson on her new book Irish Dressers and Delph. Chesson will be joined in conversation with Henry Glassie, professor emeritus from the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University Bloomington.
Wednesday, Feb. 4; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture: “Trust, Subsidiarity, and Solidarity in Global Public Health”
Inspired by Pope Francis’s exhortation to create a “culture of encounter,” the Institute for Social Concerns presents the lecture series Encounter. Speaker Meghan J. Clark is a professor of moral theology at St. John’s University (NY).
Friday, Feb. 6; 4 to 5 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Social Gatherings
Toastmasters Spring Open House
Toastmasters is a supportive, low-pressure space to build confidence in public speaking, sharpen leadership skills, and practice communicating clearly—whether you’re presenting in meetings, teaching, or just want to feel more comfortable speaking on the spot.
Tuesday, Feb. 3; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 242, O’Shaughnessy Hall
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party
Celebrate the start of the Olympics with the Notre Dame community. All ages are welcome for live coverage on the big screen, festive vibes, and the opportunity to cheer on athletes from around the world. Come when you can, and bring your friends.
Friday, Feb. 6; 2 to 5 p.m. and again from 8 to 11 p.m. in Midfield Commons, Duncan Student Center
English Conversation Table
A great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers and to make some new friends in the process. Come join this amazing group of Notre Dame faculty, staff, and students and volunteers from the South Bend community. Enjoy light refreshments and lively conversations.
Friday, Feb. 6; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 220E, Bond Hall
Chinese New Year Celebration
Join the Chinese department to celebrate Chinese New Year—enjoy authentic Chinese culture, food, friends, and fun. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Feb. 8; noon to 2 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
IT Maintenance
On Saturday, February 7, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Office of Information Technology (OIT) will perform various maintenance activities that may affect IT services you use.
Canvas Tip: Finding Instructor Feedback on an Assignment
Getting consistent and timely feedback from instructors is one of the top requests from students, but it’s only helpful if students can find that feedback. Canvas now features an Assignment Details sidebar, which makes instructor comments more prominent and easier to find.
Also This Week ...
Columbus Murals
The Columbus Murals on the second floor of the Main Building will be uncovered from Monday, February 2, through 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, to allow instructors and their students to engage with and discuss the murals. More information about the Columbus Murals, their history, and their use by instructors can be found here.