For the week of March 16
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for students.
University Campaigns and Initiatives
What Would You Fight For? 20 Years of Storytelling
Celebrating 20 years, the What Would You Fight For? (WWYFF) campaign has showcased Notre Dame’s fight to build a better world and the hope it inspires. Hear reflections on the enduring influence and future evolution of this storytelling. Large bags and backpacks will not be permitted. Following the panel discussion, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to talk one-on-one with WWYFF faculty and their teams. This informal opportunity for introductions and discussion will take place in the lobby outside the Smith Ballroom.
Thursday, March 19; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Poets & Art with Adela Najarro
Join poet Adela Najarro for a talk and reading from her art-inspired work. Najarro’s remarks will center on “ekphrastic” writing—creative writing that responds to or is inspired by works of art. Her presentation will include projections of artworks that inspired some of her poems, followed by her reading of them.
Wednesday, March 18; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
VIP Hour
Enjoy a VIP (View in Person) moment with the collection. During this drop-in session in the Object Study Room, University students, staff, and faculty can encounter works of art beyond those on view in the galleries. This VIP Hour offers an exclusive glimpse into the breadth and variety of the museum’s collection of more than 30,000 objects.
Thursday, March 19; noon to 1 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Curator-led Tour of Bridging Time and Place: Modern and Contemporary Art
Join Joe Becherer, director of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art and curator of sculpture, for a focused tour of Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum. Becherer will introduce visitors to works of art that have both expanded and added depth to the museum’s collection of modern and contemporary art.
Thursday, March 19; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Art Social in the Evening: A Creative Gathering
Get creative and connect with friends during this drop-in program just for adults. Bring your friend group (or come solo and ready to make new friends) and a creative spirit. The museum staff supplies the project, materials, inspiration, and guidance. Come when you can and stay as long as you like.
Thursday, March 19; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Ekphrastic Writing Workshop with Adela Najarro
One artistic form can inspire another, creating profound connections, often in eye-opening and fortuitous ways. In this writing workshop led by Adela Najarro, you will learn about various approaches poets take to the practice of ekphrasis, the creation of poetry that converses or corresponds with, interprets, or “riffs off” of visual art. Free and open to all (up to 15 participants).
Saturday, March 21; 1 to 4 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Artful Storytime
Designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills, Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. Artful Storytime includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more. This month is buzzing as we take a peek into the wonderful world of bugs—tiny creatures making a big impact. Free and open to all (Designed for families with children ages 4-6).
Saturday, March 21; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Curator-led Tour of Bridging Time and Place: Indigenous Art of the Americas
Join Chris Patrello, associate curator of the Americas and Africa, for a focused tour of Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum. This tour will explore recent gifts that have both expanded and added depth to the museum’s collection of Indigenous art of the Americas.
Sunday, March 22; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Moonage Daydream (2022)
Even with a persona that seemed to saturate every corner of media, David Bowie left behind a wealth of unseen footage and performances. Moonage Daydream weaves them together into a visually immersive documentary exploring Bowie’s creative, personal, and spiritual journeys—and his ever-evolving idea of celebrity. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Wednesday, March 18; 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saint Omer (2022)
Novelist and professor Rama attends the trial of Laurence Coly, a young woman accused of abandoning her 15-month-old daughter to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. As testimony unfolds, Rama’s convictions begin to unravel, challenging her—and the audience—to confront difficult questions of judgment. In French with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Thursday, March 19; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Sirat (2025)
A father and son arrive at a remote rave in Morocco searching for Mar—daughter and sister—who vanished months earlier at one of these sleepless parties. As they follow a group of ravers deeper into the desert, hope fades and the journey pushes them to confront their limits. In Arabic, French, and Spanish with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Thursday, March 19; 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, March 20; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 21; 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Mr Nobody Against Putin (2025)
Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary Feature, Mr Nobody Against Putin follows Pasha Talankin, a beloved Russian schoolteacher drawn into promoting state propaganda after the invasion of Ukraine. Struggling with guilt, he ultimately risks everything to expose the system from within. In Russian with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, March 20; 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 21; 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 22; 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Met Opera Live in HD: Tristan und Isolde (Wagner)
Lise Davidsen stars as Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent tale of love and fate, opposite tenor Michael Spyres as Tristan. This highly anticipated Met Opera Live in HD broadcast features a visionary new staging by Yuval Sharon and is conducted by music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. $23 adults, $16 children/students.
Saturday, March 21; noon to 5:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Hoosiers (1986)
With March Madness in full swing, revisit the iconic basketball film with ties to South Bend. Inspired by the 1954 Milan High School team, Hoosiers follows Coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) as he transforms the struggling Hickory Huskers into an unlikely championship contender. Part of Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films series.
Sunday, March 22; 1 to 3 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Creative Writing Series Featuring Beth Ann Fennelly
The Creative Writing Series invites you to an evening with Beth Ann Fennelly. A Q&A and book signing will follow. Fennelly has won grants and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the United States Artists, the Academy of American Poets, a Pushcart Prize, a Fulbright to Brazil, and others. Her newest book is The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, March 18; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in English Commons (Room 232), Decio Faculty Hall
Art on the Aux with DJ PB
Experience your museum in a whole new way as DJ PB creates a new soundtrack for your art experience each month. Enjoy an evening where rhythm, melody, and beat echo the textures, colors, and emotions of the works of art on view. Come for the art, stay for the vibe.
Thursday, March 19; 6 to 7 p.m. in Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Presenting Series—Martin Hayes & The Common Ground Ensemble: “An Irish Celebration”
Legendary Irish fiddler Martin Hayes comes to the center with the Common Ground Ensemble for an evening of music that honors tradition while exploring new territory. From quiet laments to joyful reels, their artistry blends old-world heritage with contemporary innovation in a moving celebration of Irish music.
$38 adults, $36 faculty/staff, $15 non-ND students/children, $10 ND students.
Thursday, March 19; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Jamie Jordan, Soprano and Daniel Schlosberg, Piano
Jamie Jordan is a renowned vocalist specializing in contemporary music, especially of the experimental variety. With faculty pianist Daniel Schlosberg, she presents an evening of music on the edge, including composers John Arrigo-Nelson, Christopher Biggs, Helen Grime, and Jō Kondō, and Notre Dame composition professor John Liberatore.
Saturday, March 21; 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the LaBar Performance Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
ND Crucifix Initiative Student Art Contest
Design a one-of-a-kind crucifix that will join the University’s permanent collection and go on display in a classroom, where it will inspire Notre Dame students for years. Winners will also receive a cash prize. Submit your crucifix and artist’s statement to the Office of Mission Engagement, Room 304, Main Building by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
Stamp-Making Workshop
The 2026 Notre Dame Queer Studies Symposium is organizing a free stamp-making workshop on this year’s theme, (Dis)appearance. Participants will view artworks and use the inspiration to make their own stamps. Open to all ND students and faculty. No prior experience needed. Materials will be provided. Register by Wednesday, March 18.
Thursday, March 26; 4 to 5 p.m. in the gallery and studio, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Back the Bend
Join in for Student Government’s 15th annual campus-wide day of community service in partnership with more than 25 sites throughout South Bend. All volunteers will receive breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, and transportation. To sign up by Wednesday, March 25, and view more information, visit the Back the Bend website and Sign Up Genius.
Saturday, March 28; 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starts at Stepan Center.
Welcome Desk Concert Interest Form
Interested in performing at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art? The Welcome Desk Concert series, sponsored by the Student Programming Committee, features acoustic sets by student bands and performers. Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, this series celebrates the museum as a space for inspiration and belonging, which hopefully begins the moment you enter the museum.
Friday, March 27; 3 to 3:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Friday, April 17; 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Graduate Student Book Discussion—Making Refuge: Somali Bantus in Lewiston, Maine
Notre Dame graduate students are invited to join the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights for lunch and a discussion of Catherine Besteman’s book. Registration is required; books will be provided to registrants. Space is limited.
Tuesday, April 1; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Call for Proposals: New Italian Studies Library Acquisitions Grant
The Center for Italian Studies and the Hesburgh Libraries invite proposals for the Italian Studies Library Acquisitions Grant. This grant supports the acquisition of Italian studies materials that are rare, unique, or of exceptional value that advance research and teaching at Notre Dame. Submissions are due by Wednesday, April 15.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshop:
Click on the link to see more details and to register.
· Visualizing Data in “R” with ggplot2
Learn to make simple graphs using the ggplot2 package, a graphics/visualization package within the tidyverse collection of packages in R. You’ll craft several basic visualizations using data from multiple disciplines, and discuss ways to customize the aesthetics of visualizations.
Monday, March 16; 3 to 4 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 249), 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, March 17; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
· CurateND 101: Get to Know the Notre Dame Institutional Repository
This workshop will show what’s new in Hesburgh Libraries’ institutional research repository, CurateND, including how to create and upload records, how to enter metadata, recommended file types, licensing and copyright, the review process, and how to conduct basic and complex searching.
Wednesday, March 18; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 220), Hesburgh Library
· Up and Running with Google Sheets
This workshop will demonstrate the power of Google Sheets to gather, clean, manipulate, analyze, and present data in visually impactful ways. Attendees will get hands-on experience in how Sheets can help you and your colleagues make better decisions through data.
Wednesday, March 18; 1 to 3 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
· ArcGIS Online for Absolute Beginners
This workshop will teach the foundations of mapping in ESRI’s ArcGIS Online, a browser-based GIS platform that allows users to create, visualize, and manipulate spatial data. Learn how to use ArcGIS Online to answer research questions with spatial data or create maps to add to a class project or thesis.
Wednesday, March 18; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), 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 utilize data, text, and other media to communicate their research in ArcGIS StoryMaps, and apply data visualization principles to create effective online presentations.
Thursday, March 19; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Writing Literature Reviews in the Engineering Fields
This workshop is designed to help engineering graduate students navigate the process of organizing and writing a literature review. Guidance is presented for every step of the process.
Friday, March 20; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
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2026 Face Matching Research Study Participation Opportunity
Notre Dame students, staff, and faculty who are between the ages of 18 and 65 can participate in this research study. For available times, please check the link. Please send a message to jdhar@nd.edu if you have any questions regarding the times of the sessions. Bring your ND ID card. Participants will receive a $20 Visa card (participation incentive).
Various dates and times between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Room 355C or 355D (near Fitz 380), Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering
Faith and Service
Services for Coach Lou Holtz
Students are invited to pay their respects to legendary football coach Lou Holtz via the livestream of the funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 16. The livestream will be shown on campus in Washington Hall and at Purcell Pavilion in the Joyce Center. Seating in Washington Hall and Purcell Pavilion will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Following the Mass of Christian Burial, students are also welcome to honor Coach Holtz by assembling on both sides of Notre Dame Avenue as his family leads the funeral procession from Notre Dame Circle to the main entrance of the Cedar Grove Cemetery. At the request of the Holtz family, graveside services are private.
Mass in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel
In honor of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, this is an opportunity to worship amid site-specific installations providing a space to reflect on the connection between liturgy and the arts. Following the Mass, a five-minute guided exploration of a work of art on view connected to St. Joseph will be offered.
Thursday, March 19; 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Stations of the Cross
Experience the Stations of the Cross through a guided pilgrimage at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Using George Tooker’s preparatory drawings dispersed throughout the galleries, this Lenten devotion offers a unique way to pray with art.
Friday, March 20; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Health and Recreation
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery, co-hosted by the UCC and the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, is a weekly support space for students navigating substance use and recovery. Join in for practical, skills-based conversations on motivation, managing urges, and holistic well-being.
Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 215, St. Liam Hall
Know Your Pour on St. Paddy’s Day
Get prepped for St. Patrick’s Day with the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being. You’ll have a chance to test your knowledge about standard drinks and learn about ways to reduce your risk if you choose to drink. Grab a festive cookie and other goodies, too.
Tuesday, March 17; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Door 16, Lobby Table B, Duncan Student Center
ZeroProof
This spring, join ZeroProof, a substance-free student group through the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being. ZeroProof offers a welcoming space for all students and supports substance-free and substance-informed initiatives. Attend weekly meetings, help run programs, and stay updated—fill out the email list form.
Wednesday, March 18; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 206, St. Liam Hall
Workshop: “Real Time Resilience”
The Wellness and Resilience Program will host this workshop throughout March. In these sessions, learn strategies to quiet mental chatter and build focus while creating a frame of mind that helps approach challenges with confidence and optimism. Lunch or dinner is provided in each session.
Wednesday, March 18; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 20; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Forty to Flourish: Take 5
Join the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being for a phone break where you can play games, socialize, or just breathe without your phone. Plus, enjoy bubble tea, fresh fruit, and try out our new Brick phone blocker.
Thursday, March 19; 3 to 5 p.m. in Room W134, Duncan Student Center
Take a Paws
Take a paws and enjoy Doritos with a dog, when one of Notre Dame’s Comfort K9s visits the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being.
Friday, March 20; 12:15 to 1 p.m. in Room 215, St. Liam Hall
Campus Connection—Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County
The Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County will host Campus Connection, a five-week confidential support space for university survivors of sexual violence. To participate, email familyjusticecenter@fjcsjc.org.
Sessions begin Friday, March 20; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Family Justice Center, 533 N. Niles Ave., South Bend
Brief Therapy Group for Insomnia (Notre Dame Students)
Do you have trouble sleeping? The ND Psychological Services Center is offering a five-week sleep group for ND students. If interested, please contact cbti@nd.edu to determine eligibility. The cost is $25 total ($5 per session).
Weekly Tuesday sessions start March 24; 5 to 6 p.m. on the third floor, Corbett Family Hall
Lectures and Presentations
Conversations That Matter Webinar—“Dying Well: Medicine, Ethics, and Dignity at the End of Life”
Efforts to expand physician-assisted suicide, often called Medical Aid in Dying, are gaining momentum around the country. In this two-episode webinar series, we will discuss a range of issues entangled with assisted-suicide and explore the ways Catholics and all people of good will can recover a vision of what it means to live and die well.
Tuesday, March 17; 11 a.m. to noon virtually
Kellogg Democracy in Dialogue Series: “Democracies in Latin America at a Crossroads”
This discussion by Juanita Goebertus Estrada, director of the Americas Division, Human Rights Watch, will explore the main challenges that democracies in Latin America and the Caribbean face, addressing the current situation in the three consolidated dictatorships, exploring the tactics of authoritarian governments, identifying the shortcomings of democracies in the region, and finding areas of hope for the future.
Tuesday, March 17; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Hesburgh Center, and virtually
Seminar—“The Age of Global Militarism: Origins and Consequences”
Presented by Ronald Krebs, a Distinguished McKnight University Professor and professor of political science at the University of Minnesota. He is coeditor of the Oxford Handbook of Grand Strategy, and author of Narrative and the Making of US National Security.
Tuesday, March 17; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls, and virtually
OVI-UND Seminars: “Marginalia and Reader Reception of the Monarchia in the Renaissance”
Dante’s Monarchia proved highly adaptable to changing political contexts. This presentation by Francesco Feriozzi explores its reception in 15th- and 16th-century Florence through the manuscripts that transmit it. Medici circles promoted the work and its vernacular translations, while marginal notes in key manuscripts reveal how readers interpreted and contested Dante’s political ideas.
Wednesday, March 18; 10 a.m. to noon in Room 344, Decio Faculty Hall, and virtually
Presentation: “Pathways and Impediments to Peace in Sudan”
On behalf of the Africa Working Group at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, and in partnership with the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, please join in for the second of the series.
Wednesday, March 18; 10 to 11:30 a.m. virtually
2026 Justice and Asia Lightning Talks
Faculty and students will present their research findings on justice and Asia in a fast-paced panel discussion preceding the signature lecture with Michel Hockx at 5:00 p.m. Moderated by Liu Institute faculty fellow Jessica McManus Warnell, the Rex and Alice A. Martin Faculty Director of the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership.
Wednesday, March 18; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
AI for Society: A Panel Series—“AI, Health, and the Common Good”
The AI, Health, and the Common Good panel shifts the focus of health AI from individual optimization to collective well-being. It asks how AI can be designed and governed to strengthen community health, expand access, and address structural disparities. Panelists examine AI’s role in maternal, rural, and global health to advance the common good.
Wednesday, March 18; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
The 2026 True Lectures
This endowed series fosters the development of scholarly manuscripts on the principles and practices of American Constitutionalism. This year’s invited lecturer is Jud Campbell of Stanford Law School, who will offer a three-part series on the theme of natural rights.
Wednesday, March 18; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the 1842 Club, Duncan Student Center
Thursday, March 19; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the 1842 Club, Duncan Student Center
Friday, March 20; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 200, Main Building
2026 Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture by Michel Hockx: “Poetic Justice, Literary Censorship, and Chinese Cultural Policy”
Celebrate Michel Hockx, the departing director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, as he delivers the farewell lecture for the 2026 Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture—a series he established in 2021 with the Justice and Asia faculty committee. Reception to follow.
Wednesday, March 18; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture—“Toward an Applied Critical AI Studies: Literary Criticism and LLM Evaluation”
Join the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative’s Socio-Technical Infrastructure for Sustaining Next-Generation Digital Projects in the Humanities working group for a presentation by guest speaker Claudia Carroll, postdoctoral research fellow and lecturer, Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a dinner discussion.
Wednesday, March 18; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in 246 Hesburgh Library, Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship
Lecture: “Urban Planning in Nazi Germany”
Based on his 2025 Architecture Book Award title, Urban Planning in Nazi Germany, Harald Bodenschatz will speak about urban planning under Hitler’s regime. The citation reads, “It is commendable that German scholars were willing to look at this dark historical period with such rigor and candor: other nations should likewise be scrutinizing their own unsavory built heritage.”
Wednesday, March 18; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Aria Aber and Jamil Jan Kochai in Conversation with Mehak Faizal Khan
Literatures of Annihilation, Exile, and Resistance is a research collective and lecture series. Aria Aber’s debut poetry collection is Hard Damage. Jamil Jan Kochai is the author of The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories. Mehak F. Khan is an assistant professor of global Anglophone literature. Register online.
Thursday, March 19; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall, and virtually
SOCO Alumni Spotlight: “Medicine and Global Health”
The 2025–26 Genesis cohort at the Institute for Social Concerns is welcoming local ND alumni back to campus to speak on how transformational experiences rooted in service and justice have shaped their lives and career paths. Join in to hear Dr. Don Zimmer ’04, emergency physician and director of medical education, Beacon Health Systems.
Wednesday, March 18; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the McNeill Gallery, Geddes Hall
Lecture: “The Splendor of a Marian Church”
Presented by Sister Theresa Marie Chau Nguyen, O.P., who serves as associate professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, and a Dominican Sister of Mary Immaculate Province. This lecture is part of the McGrath Institute’s Annunciation Days.
Thursday, March 19; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Conference—“Advancing Global Security: 2026 Women Inspired to Serve”
The Women Inspired to Serve 2026 Conference connects students with women leaders across national and international security. Featuring keynote speaker Raquel Bono, and two panels, the event highlights careers across government, intelligence, military leadership, law, and industry while fostering mentorship and networking.
Friday, March 20; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 215–216, McKenna Hall
“Defending Religious Freedom”: A Conversation with Dean Marcus Cole and Senator Jim Banks
G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law, and Jim Banks, US Senator for Indiana, will discuss the importance of religious freedom and its role in law and public life.
Friday, March 20; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the McCartan Courtroom, Eck Hall of Law
The University Chair Lecture: “An Unplanned Journey”
Jim Otteson is the John T. Ryan Jr. Professor of Business Ethics and faculty director of the Business Honors Program. He is recognized as a leading philosopher in business ethics and political economy. A reception follows the talk. Register and review more information.
Friday, March 20; 3 to 4 p.m. in the Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business
Dolan Seminar: “Crabgrass Catholicism”
Rev. Stephen M. Koeth, C.S.C., assistant professor of history, will discuss his book Crabgrass Catholicism: How Suburbanization Transformed Faith and Politics in Postwar America alongside commentators Sean Dempsey, S.J., from Loyola Marymount University, Paige Glotzer from the University of Florida, and Michelle Nickerson from Loyola University Chicago.
Saturday, March 21; 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Rooms 205-207, McKenna Hall
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Parking Information and Road Closures for Lou Holtz Services
As the University prepares to celebrate the life of legendary Notre Dame Football Coach Lou Holtz, please be aware of these temporary changes to parking and traffic flow. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, and continuing through Monday, March 16, some parking lots and roads will be closed to prepare for the public visitation and Mass. A large number of visitors are expected to be on campus Monday, March 16. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to arrive early to accommodate extra traffic and reduced parking. Read more.
Modified Shuttle Operations/Temporary Road Closure
Please note, on Tuesday, March 17, Moose Krause Circle will be closed from Galvin Drive to St. Joseph Drive from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. During this time, the Bulla-Library-Snite shuttle will not stop at the Snite Research Center for the Visual Arts. Review the aerial map for details.
Social Gatherings
Shamrock Festival
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Shamrock Festival! Enjoy rides, music, crafts, trivia, photobooth, DJ, and more. Grab food from local trucks and end the night with a live concert featuring TopHouse and opener The Mourning Doves.
Tuesday, March 17; 6 to 11 p.m. on Library Lawn, on Duncan Patio, and in Legends
Japanese Conversation Table
Come join in for a fun time and practice your Japanese conversation skills with snacks and friends.
Wednesday, March 18; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 131, Decio Faculty Hall
Stay in the Green on St. Paddy’s Day
Join the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being to set the tone for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities. However you choose to celebrate, start here. Grab some free Chipotle, sip on a signature mocktail, and craft your own luck with DIY shamrock keychains.
Thursday, March 19; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Kitchen, LaFortune Student Center
Portuguese Language Table
The Portuguese language table is a welcoming space for students, faculty, and staff to practice Portuguese in a relaxed, informal setting. Open to learners of all levels, the table provides an opportunity to build speaking confidence, improve listening skills, and expand cultural knowledge through conversation.
Friday, March 20; 10 to 11 a.m. in Room 344, Decio Faculty Hall
Labor Café
The Labor Café convenes the Notre Dame community for casual yet critical conversation on contemporary questions about work, workers, and workplaces.
Friday, March 20; 5 to 6 p.m. in the McNeill Gallery, Geddes Hall
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Use Canvas’s “What If” Feature to Predict Course Grades
If you’re wondering how your finals or projects could affect your grade, you can calculate your potential score with Canvas’s What-If feature. Current course grades may not be visible in all courses.
Also This Week ...
Take the Hesburgh Libraries Assessment Survey 2026 (and Win a Prize!)
Help shape the future of the Hesburgh Libraries. Share your feedback through an assessment survey emailed to you Monday, March 16. The survey takes 5–10 minutes and closes Monday, March 30. Your confidential input directly influences how the Hesburgh Library staff evolve the study spaces, curate collections, and design services to meet your needs. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card and other prizes.
Registration for Summer Online Courses
Want to make the most of your summer? Registration for summer online courses opens Wednesday, March 18. This year’s lineup features classes on everything from foundations of finance, calculus, and macroeconomics to AI and big tech, the cultural history of soccer, 3D-game environments, and a variety of language offerings in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Become a Sustainability Trivia Champion
Every week during the spring semester, celebrate a decade of impact since Notre Dame’s first Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy was published in 2016. Each week that you submit the correct answer, your name will be added to a raffle drawn at the end of the series. This week, the quiz is about Notre Dame’s LEED-certified buildings.