For the Week of February 3
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Spotlight Exhibit—Building a Campus Boycott to Support Midwestern Farmworkers
In this exhibit created in conjunction with Somos ND, see how Notre Dame became the first major university to boycott Campbell’s Soup products in support of Midwestern farmworkers represented by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee in 1980. Available through Friday, May 2.
Starting Monday, Feb. 3; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Clarissa Tossin: “All That You Touch, You Change”
The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art announces a solo exhibition with artist Clarissa Tossin, a native of Brazil living and working in Los Angeles. This exhibition will feature moving-image, sculpture, drawing, weaving, and installation works. The title of the exhibition is drawn from Octavia Butler’s novel Parable of the Sower. Available through Sunday, June 1.
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Sacred Art Visio Divina
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 the Raclin Murphy Museum for guided sessions of visio divina on the first Tuesday of every month with sacred art in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel or in the galleries.
Tuesday, Feb. 4; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Choral Singing in America: Nurturing the Country’s Soul (2024)
The film tells the myriad stories and sounds of American choral singers and leaders—stories that inspire, build community, foster hope, and showcase the tremendous social capital and community building of singing together. America sings wherever hearts are moved to join in song. This is a free but ticketed event.
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Shelter in Solitude (2023)
Val (Siobhan Fallon Hogan) still dreams after a long time of aspiring to be a country music singer. With the onset of the pandemic and the stages of her small town’s bars shuttered, she pivots to work as a corrections officer alongside her brother/warden (Robert Patrick). She slowly develops a caring relationship with an inmate facing execution. Free but ticketed.
Thursday, Feb. 6; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Shelter in Solitude: A Screening and Conversation with Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Take in the screening of Shelter in Solitude, written by Siobhan Fallon Hogan, with a conversation and reception to follow.
Babygirl (2024)
The spirit of 1980s and 1990s erotic thrillers with an updated sensibility and humanity comes through in Babygirl. The film follows a high-powered CEO (Nicole Kidman) of an empty-box business who puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Thursday, Feb. 6; 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Feb. 7; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8; 9:30 p.m.
Flow (2024)
This surprise Golden Globe winner for best animated feature is a wondrous journey through realms natural and mystical. A courageous cat teams up with a capybara, lemur, bird, and dog to navigate a boat searching for dry land after a devastating flood. They must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Friday, Feb. 7; 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Feb. 8; 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb 8; 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 9; 4 p.m.
Supa Modo (2018)
Obsessed with Jackie Chan and action films, young Jo dreams of being a superhero, but time is not on her side. When doctors reveal that she is terminally ill, Jo leaves the hospital and returns home to be with her mom and big sister. While her mom insists Jo stay inside and rest, her sister plans to make Jo’s superhero dreams a reality. $1.
Sunday, Feb. 9; 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
MOMIX: Alice
MOMIX goes down the rabbit hole in a Lewis Carroll–inspired creation, Alice. The company wowed DPAC audiences in 2013 and 2016 with dancers blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and mystery. In an exhilarating 90-minute fable, Alice encounters a rippling Caterpillar, jovial Mad Hatters, a herd of excitable White Rabbits, mad Queens, and more. $51 adults, $48 faculty/staff, $20 students/children, $10 ND students.
Friday, Feb. 7; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Feb. 8; 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8; 7:30 p.m.
Opera Notre Dame Presents Dido and Aeneas
Love and war collide: A queen, a hero, and a heartbreak that sets the world ablaze! Featuring singers from the Department of Music, the Sacred Music program, Notre Dame, and Baroque chamber ensemble.
Friday, Feb. 7; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in LaBar Performance Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Saturday, Feb. 8; 7:30 p.m.
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 the museum galleries.
Sunday, Feb. 9; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
Application Process Open for Summer NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Applications are being accepted for the summer 2025 NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. Several projects 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. Applications are due before 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5.
Liu Institute Student Grant Deadline
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies offers a range of grants that support Notre Dame undergraduate and graduate students throughout their academic careers to connect them to Asian cultures, ideas, and histories. Proposals for spring break grants are due Friday, February 7. Review the online application, open to all Notre Dame students.
Call for Nominations: Student Leadership Awards and Grants
Each year, the Division of Student Affairs solicits nominations for several awards that recognize outstanding student leaders on campus. Nominations will be accepted via this form through Monday, February 17. To learn more, please visit the Student Affairs website.
Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon 2025—Registration Is Open
In the Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon, teams of undergraduates 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—“We Rise Together: Coding for a Better Collective Future.” Learn more and register by Friday, April 4.
Friday, April 4; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Hesburgh Library
Saturday, April 5; noon to 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 6; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Now Accepting Submissions—2025 Notre Dame Library Research Award
Do you use library resources for your research projects or class assignments? This annual competition awards prizes to undergraduate students from all disciplines who demonstrate, in a brief essay, how they used library resources for a class project or assignment completed in summer 2024, fall 2024, or spring 2025. The submission deadline is Sunday, May 11.
Deadlines or Registrations
Wellness and Resilience: Optimistic Mindset
For the month of February, Wellness and Resilience will focus on cultivating an optimistic mindset. In these sessions you will learn six optimism strategies to enhance your ability to “maintain a positive spirit” to continue to seek a solution to any given problem. Lunch or dinner will be provided.
Monday, Feb. 10; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in location TBA
Thursday, Feb. 13; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 25; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
This webinar will discuss the efforts and impact of local government officials, religious leaders, and international networks to amplify concerns about national nuclear policies and their economic, environmental, health, and cultural consequences. It will also examine the prospects for launching a new global nuclear freeze movement. Register online.
Tuesday, Feb. 11; 4 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
“Light the Night” Ice Skating
The McDonald Center and ZeroProof invite you to “Light the Night” with glow ice skating at Howard Park. Join for this one-time-only neon skate—the hosts will bring the glow gear! There is no cost for skating or transportation. Sign up at bit.ly/nd-ice-skate.
Thursday, Feb. 13; 8 to 10 p.m. at Howard Park Ice Trail, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend
Deals and Discounts
Love Blooms at Irish Gardens
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Visit Irish Gardens, Notre Dame’s student-run flower shop located in the lower level of LaFortune Student Center. Whether it’s for your significant other, friends, or even Mom (just in time for Junior Parents Weekend), we’ve got all the flowers you need to make their day extra special. Stop by or order online, and let us help you spread the love!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Help Notre Dame Be a Place Where All Students Belong: Complete the Inclusive Campus Student Survey
All students are invited to participate in the Inclusive Campus Student Survey to share their thoughts about diversity and inclusion at Notre Dame. Please use the personal link that was emailed to you on Wednesday, January 29. All responses are confidential.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Certified Peer Educator Training
Develop leadership skills to successfully create and implement campus programs to enhance student well-being. The eight-week training will cover topics like listening skills and group dynamics, programming and presentation skills, and more. Students who complete the training earn $100 in Domer Dollars. Register here.
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 6 to 7:15 p.m. in Room W106, Duncan Student Center
Hesburgh Libraries Offers New Resource: Taylor & Francis EBA (Evidence-Based Acquisitions)
The Notre Dame community now has access to more than 37,000 e-books through Taylor & Francis EBA (Evidence-Based Acquisitions), including nearly every e-book published between 2017 to 2023 from Routledge, CRC Press, Focal Press, and other Taylor & Francis imprints. Researchers can easily access the books using the Hesburgh Libraries’ catalog and One Search. Learn more.
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
· 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.
Monday, Feb. 3; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· 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, Feb. 4; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· # Annotating Code: Preparing Code for Sharing and Reuse
Learn why it’s important to annotate code, practice commenting in code, and write a README document. By writing good comments that explain your code and completing other documentation such as README files, you can ensure that code is shareable and reusable.
Tuesday, Feb. 4; 2 to 3 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, Feb. 5; 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.
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 11 a.m. to noon the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
· Structure Searching Using SciFinder
An introduction to searching chemistry literature indexed in SciFinder by simply drawing chemical structures. Learn how to draw chemical structures to find literature discussing that compound, include r-groups in the drawing, and find literature that discusses making a particular product.
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Data Storytelling
This workshop is designed to help you develop the ability to create impactful slide decks and enhance your presentation skills. No matter the audience, a strong visual presentation can determine whether you “get to yes” with your stakeholders.
Friday, Feb. 7; 1 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
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Computer Vision Research Laboratory—Research Study Participation Opportunity
This study is open to Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff who are between the ages of 18 and 65. Participation involves using a web application on your laptop/desktop system (using Chrome) to capture face images and videos in two sessions. The participant must be on campus or connected with VPN to access the server. Participants will receive three $10 gift cards after completing two sessions that should be at least 24 hours apart. Review the instructions and the consent form. Please complete the study by Saturday, February 8.
Faith and Service
Nourish: LGBTQ and Allies Retreat
Join Campus Ministry and the GRC for the annual LGBTQ and Allies retreat: Nourish. As people of faith, we will take time to nourish our relationships with God, ourselves, and others. Join in for a weekend of prayer, community, creativity, and rest. Contact Mary Catherine McDonald for financial assistance or with any questions.
From 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9
Divine Liturgy for the Feast Day of St. Maron
The Massabki Martyrs Maronite Mission will hold Divine Liturgy for the feast day of St. Maron. This feast day is a holy day for Maronite Catholics. All are welcome to attend!
Sunday, Feb. 9; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Chapel, Notre Dame Law School
Health and Recreation
New Beginnings with Al-Anon
If you are a current undergraduate or graduate student who has been affected by someone else’s drinking, please join in for New Beginnings with Al-Anon. Meetings are from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays during the academic year in Room 404, Main Building. For more information, please call 815-321-2132.
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.
Thursday, Feb. 6; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Lectures and Presentations
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! Come learn about the research that current international scholars are doing with their faculty advisers. Then attend the reception to get your questions answered and network with students and staff of the program.
Monday, Feb. 3; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Lecture: “The Rise and Consequences of Low-Quality International Election Monitors”
Lecture by Sarah Bush, associate professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania. International election monitoring has grown increasingly complex, with a plateau in high-quality monitors and a troubling rise in low-quality, “zombie” monitors that validate flawed elections and undermine democratic legitimacy.
Tuesday, Feb. 4; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Dinner and Info Session: Minor in Civil and Human Rights
All students are welcome to attend this dinner and information session to learn about the Klau Institute’s Minor in Civil and Human Rights. Students currently enrolled in the minor will talk about their experiences in the program. The minor emphasizes both domestic and international issues and is designed to complement any major.
Tuesday, Feb. 4; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Rooms 1050A-B, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Cooking on a Budget
Discover how to create tasty, healthy meals without breaking the bank! Join the cooking workshop filled with practical tips, simple recipes, and creative ways to make the most of your ingredients. Perfect for those looking for something easy, affordable, and satisfying.
Tuesday, Feb. 4; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Panel Discussion: “The Ethics of Precision Medicine”
Paul Scherz’s book The Ethics of Precision Medicine: The Problems of Prevention in Healthcare explores the rapid growth in the use of genetic information and data analytics in health care to predict health risks. This panel will feature the author in conversation with Chris Tollefsen from the University of South Carolina; Mary Hirschfeld, associate professor from Notre Dame’s Department of Theology; and Christopher Kaczor from Loyola Marymount University.
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 4 to 5:15 p.m. in Room 205-207, McKenna Hall
Talk: “Roadmap for Sustainability in Architecture”
Michelle Addington, a leading voice in sustainability and architectural design, challenges traditional net-zero approaches and advocates for systemic change in the built environment. Drawing on her experience at NASA, E.I. DuPont, and UT Austin, she offers practical strategies for rethinking sustainability at human, regional, and societal scales.
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Ruskin Lecture: “The End of the World As We Know It”
Presented by John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and The Anthropocene Reviewed. Free with Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, or Holy Cross ID.
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
US-China Exchange and Partnership Symposium Keynote Address
Organized by Notre Dame students, the US-China Exchange and Partnership Symposium aims to explore actionable solutions to both nations’ challenges in environmental policy and sustainability. Mary Gallagher, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs and Liu Institute faculty fellow, will present a keynote address. Free and open to all.
Friday, Feb. 7; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Ten Years Hence Lecture: “Resilience”
The lecture is presented by Elliott Parker, CEO, and Matt Brady, general manager of the build team of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that co-creates companies directly in partnership with organizations to drive tangible growth and transformation.
Friday, Feb. 7; 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 122, Mendoza College of Business
Dean’s Speaker Series: “The Dignity of Human Life in the Digital Age”
Presented by Paolo Carozza, professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, as part of Mendoza’s Dean’s Speakers Series. Carozza’s expertise is in comparative constitutional law, human rights, law and development, and international law. Free and open to faculty, staff, and the community.
Friday, Feb. 7; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Commons A, Stayer Center
Book Talk—Aiding Ireland: The Great Famine and the Rise of Transnational Philanthropy
As part of the Keough-Naughton Institute’s spring 2025 speaker series, Anelise Hanson Shrout, associate professor, will deliver a talk on her new book, Aiding Ireland: The Great Famine and the Rise of Transnational Philanthropy (NYU Press, 2024). Book sales will follow the talk.
Friday, Feb. 7; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Encounter Series: “Simone Weil, Catholic Social Thought, and Contemporary Society”
Author and political theologian Anna Rowlands will share her insight on Simone Weil, Catholic social thought, and contemporary society as part of the Encounter Series, providing critical conversations on justice and the common good. Reception to follow.
Friday, Feb. 7; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Information on Scams
The Notre Dame Police Department has recently seen an increase in various frauds perpetrated against members of our campus community—more specifically, students in the GroupMe chat groups on campus. These scams typically involve someone trying to sell athletic/concert tickets.
In most of these cases, scammers use the identifying information of another person (like a picture of a stolen/lost NDID card) to trick the victims into trusting that they are part of our campus community. Be cautious about giving anyone your personal identifying information. While they may not get any money from you, they may take your name and image and use it to scam others.
To learn more about the various types of scams seen on campus, click here.
Social Gatherings
Love in Full Bloom
Get ready for Valentine’s Day and enjoy some flowers and cookies with SUB!
Friday, Feb. 7; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the elevator lobby, LaFortune Student Center
Sixth Annual LEGO KingDOME
Do you enjoy building LEGO sets? The Themed Entertainment Association@ND is proud to host its sixth annual LEGO KingDOME event. Help make a LEGO theme park by piecing together more than 40 LEGO sets. Or let your imagination run wild with the free build area. All ages are welcome for a fun-filled day of building!
Saturday, Feb. 8; 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Midfield Commons, Duncan Student Center
Also This Week ...
Say Thanks to a Professor Whose Teaching Made a Difference
Who was the professor who inspired your love of your major? The TA who changed the way you see the world? The instructor who showed compassion during a hard time? Go to learning.nd.edu/thankyou to take a moment to say thank you, and your note will be sent to your instructor as part of this year’s Teach@ND Day.