For the Week of March 11
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
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
“The Zone of Interest” (2023)
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife, Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. Jonathan Glazer’s (“Sexy Beast,” “Under the Skin”) loose adaptation of Martin Amis’ novel places the viewer close to Auschwitz without entering the concentration camp. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Tuesday, March 12; 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, March 14; 7 p.m.
Friday, March 15; 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 16; 3 and 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 17; 4 p.m.
“The Secret of Kells” (2010)
Wolves, Vikings and serpent gods are no match for a daring 12-year-old boy on a mission to complete the treasured Book of Kells in director Tomm Moore’s sensationally imaginative start to the “Irish Folklore” film trilogy. $1.
Sunday, March 17; 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Closures, Limited Hours and Cancellations
Spring Break Building Hours
Hesburgh Library will have limited hours during spring break, from Sunday, March 10, through Saturday, March 16. Regular hours will resume Sunday, March 17.
Sunday, March 10; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday through Friday, March 11-15; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 16; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours.
Deadlines or Registrations
Wellness and Resilience Workshops
Wellness and Resilience workshops teach strategies and skills to help you reach your goals, manage stress and strengthen relationships. Sign up by the Friday, March 15, deadline for a free six-week session beginning Monday, March 18.
Mondays, March 18 and 25, April 8, 15, 22 and 29; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dooley Room (Room 102), LaFortune Student Center
Campus Crucifix Initiative Student Art Contest
The Campus Crucifix Initiative has announced a competition for students, both undergraduate and graduate, to create crucifixes that could be displayed in classrooms on campus, where they will inspire Notre Dame students for years to come. The deadline is Monday, March 18. Find contest guidelines, judging criteria and more information on the website campuscrucifixes.nd.edu/contest.
Lecture: “Speeding the Translation of Research into Real-World Clinical Settings to Improve Mental Health Outcomes in High-Risk Children and Teens”
Join in for the Eck Institute for Global Health Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Speaker Series event featuring professor Bernadette Melnyk. Melnyk will share insights on how investigators can strategically design their research to effectively partner with health care systems for research innovation and translation. Register to attend.
Friday, March 22; 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. in Rooms 205/206/207, McKenna Hall
2024-25 Organs and Origins Conference Series
This inaugural conference of the Organs and Origins series is where faculty and students will be guided across the disciplines to consider organs and organisms in new ways. Twenty-nine fellowships are available for faculty and graduate/undergraduate students from across the disciplines who seek to enrich their teaching and research through this learning experience. Register by Tuesday, April 2.
Friday, April 5; 4 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
Saturday, April 6; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Lectures and Presentations
Regional Commercialization Address
This address will share updates about commercialization efforts at Notre Dame and within the South Bend-Elkhart community, including initiatives focused on startup launch and growth and Notre Dame’s impact on the region. This event will also serve as a networking function with the purpose of fostering connections to assist in building the region’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Featuring: Notre Dame and South Bend community representatives; updates on current and proposed commercialization and revitalization efforts and initiatives; great networking (appetizers and cash bar). Register online.
Thursday, March 14; 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the first floor of the IDEA Center (Innovation Park), 1400 E. Angela Blvd.
Safety, Parking and Traffic
Road and Sidewalk Closures Near Hesburgh Library
Please note that Library Circle, the access drive to the Hesburgh Library, Pasquerilla Center and the ITC, will be closed Saturday, March 16. This will allow crews to install underground geothermal water lines originating from the new geothermal plant under construction on the north side of the Joyce Center. Anyone needing to be dropped off at the library during the road closure can use St. Joseph Drive west of the library. Please also note that a portion of the sidewalk north of Library Circle will be closed through Wednesday, March 20. Review the aerial map for details.
Also This Week ...
Recycling Trivia Topic: Program Challenges
Over the past year, Building Services and Sustainability held recycling feedback sessions with students, faculty and staff. The feedback the offices received in these sessions was honest and direct: The ND recycling program has had challenges.
In this FAQ and trivia topic, these challenges will be explored more in-depth. Please click here to participate.