For the week of March 2
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for students.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Open Studio
This monthly drop-in program is designed to help you connect with your creative side by encouraging participants to engage—in guided or freestyle ways—with materials inspired by the themes, techniques, and media of a featured work of art. In this season, the focus will be on Silver St. Joseph Watershed by Maya Lin.
Sunday, March 1; noon to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
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 in 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, March 3; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Solarium 26 Art Show
The Graduate School welcomes everyone to its annual Solarium art show featuring Notre Dame MFA graduate student art and ekphrastic reflections. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top artists and writers. Come meet the artists and writers and see their works at the show’s opening reception. The works will remain on display until May.
Wednesday, March 4; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 117, Bond Hall
Curator-led Tour of Bridging Time and Place: European Prints
Join Cheryl Snay, curator of European and American art before 1900, for a focused tour of Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum. Snay will introduce visitors to the European prints that have both expanded and added depth to the museum’s celebrated collection of works on paper.
Thursday, March 5; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Documentary: Engineers at Ground Zero
Hosted by Notre Dame Engineering, this documentary highlights members of the Structural Engineers Association of New York and the critical role they played in recovery efforts after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A Q&A with ND alumnus Edward M. DePaola, who was involved in the post-9/11 engineering efforts, will follow. Free to attend.
Tuesday, March 3; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 131, DeBartolo Hall
Sisters with Transistors (2020)
This film uncovers the untold story of electronic music’s female pioneers. Featuring visionaries like Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Delia Derbyshire, and Suzanne Ciani, the film reveals how radical experimentation with machines transformed modern music. Narrated by Laurie Anderson. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Wednesday, March 4; 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Black Girl (1966)
Black Girl, the groundbreaking debut of Senegalese director Ousmane Sembène, follows a young woman who moves to France for work, only to find herself trapped in emotional and physical isolation. A searing critique of colonialism, the film remains one of the most essential works of the 1960s. In French with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children. Part of the “Learning Beyond the Classics: Grand and Nouvelles Dames of French-Language Cinema” series.
Thursday, March 5; 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Animated (2025)
This grouping showcases this year’s acclaimed nominees, including The Three Sisters, Forevergreen, The Girl Who Cried Pearls, Butterfly, Retirement Plan, and Eiru. Experience the year’s most inventive and visually stunning animated storytelling on the big screen. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Thursday, March 5; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 7; 6:30 to 8:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 8; 4 to 5:35 p.m.
Saturday, March 14; 3 to 4:35 p.m.
Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Documentary (2025)
This year’s powerful nominees, include Perfectly a Strangeness, The Devil Is Busy, Armed Only with a Camera: The Life And Death Of Brent Renaud, All The Empty Rooms, and Children No More: ‘Were And Are Gone.’ Don’t miss these compelling true stories on the big screen. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, March 6; 7 to 9:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 7; 3 to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 14; 7 to 9:45 p.m.
Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Live-Action (2025)
Featuring this year’s standout nominees, including The Singers, A Friend of Dorothy, Butcher’s Stain, Two People Exchanging Saliva, and Jane Austen’s Period Drama. See the year’s most talked-about short films before the winners are announced. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Saturday, March 7; 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, March 12; 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 15; 4 to 6 p.m.
Cool Runnings (1993)
This is the beloved underdog comedy inspired by the true story of Jamaica’s first Olympic bobsled team. After missing the Summer Games, sprinter Derice Bannock sets his sights on the Winter Olympics, teaming up with three unlikely recruits and coach Irving Blitzer (John Candy) for an improbable shot at glory. In English, German, and Russian with English subtitles. Part of Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films series.
Sunday, March 8; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Will Liverman, Grammy Award–winning Baritone
Will Liverman with Notre Dame faculty pianist Dror Baitel present Make Them Hear You: A Journey of Voice and Spirit. Called “a voice for this historic moment” (The Washington Post), Liverman has been praised internationally for his versatility in dramatic and comedic operatic roles and his dedication and vision as a composer, artist, and adviser. He is the co-creator of soul opera The Factotum, which premiered at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2023. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 3; 6 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall (use Door 7), O’Neill Hall of Music
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, March 8; 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
Call for Nominations: Somos ND Awards
The Somos ND Awards seek to recognize students, staff, and faculty who have shown a steadfast commitment to championing Latino and Hispanic leadership, inclusion, and recognition both at Notre Dame and in the broader community. Nominate someone today for their outstanding contributions in work, service, research, and philanthropy by the 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 8, deadline.
Deadlines or Registrations
2026–28 Lucy Graduate Scholars: Call for Applications
Join the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society’s next cohort of scholars. The institute seeks applications for an interdisciplinary cohort of Lucy Graduate Scholars. Learn more at the virtual info session.
Monday, March 2; 3 to 4 p.m. virtually
Attention Rising Seniors: Apply to Be a Senior Fellow
Applications are currently being accepted for the Senior Fellows Program, which is an opportunity for seniors living on campus for the duration of the 2026–27 academic year to serve in paid leadership roles that focus on specific University priorities. Applications are currently being accepted and are due on Friday, March 6. Learn more about each Senior Fellow role and apply here.
Grow the Good in Business Case Competition
The 2026 Grow the Good in Business Case Competition challenges Notre Dame students to build a more inclusive financial system. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, teams must include at least one member from the Mendoza College of Business. Register by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Review the info poster.
Spring Stay Break
Join the Wellness and Resilience Program March 9–12 for a free four-day experience to help you recharge, build life skills, and connect with others. Participants will enjoy local activities, including horseback riding and pottery making. Students should expect to participate in all four days of programming. Register to secure your spot!
Monday, March 9; 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 12; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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
Blood Drive
Hosted by ND Finance. Register online with the South Bend Medical Foundation for an appointment. The event is open to everyone.
Monday, March 23; 1 to 4 p.m. in the bloodmobile parked in the Library Circle
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 we hope 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 3:45p.m.
Day/Merton Symposium
The Franco Institute hosts its inaugural Dorothy Day & Thomas Merton Culture and the Public Good Symposium. This year’s speakers are Vauhini Vara, Shankar Vedantam, Jenny Odell, and Rainn Wilson.
To coincide with this year’s research theme of attention, the speakers will respond to the question “How should we hold attention?” Free, but ticketed. Registration needed by Thursday, April 9.
Friday, April 10; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Downes Ballroom (seventh floor), Corbett Family Hall
NDHR Summer Camp Directory
Planning for Summer 2026? NDHR has launched a new Summer Camp Directory to help families explore local camp options. The searchable directory allows you to browse participating camps and filter by age, theme, or week offered. A customizable family planner is also available to help you stay organized all summer long. Explore the directory and start planning today.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on the link to see more details and to register.
· Personal Digital Preservation Basics
This workshop will provide some resources and high-level tips on how to plan for backing up and organizing your personal digital materials, such as photos, documents, and recordings, in order to preserve your “born digital” information and make it last for future generations.
Tuesday, March 3; 12:30 to 1:45 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.
Wednesday, March 4; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· “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.
Thursday, March 5; 3 to 4 p.m. 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.
Friday, March 6; 2 to 3 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
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Research Opportunity: Did You Play Sports in High School? Are You on an ND Club or Intramural Team?
The Cognition and Emotion Lab, in collaboration with the Notre Dame Human Performance and Wellness Initiative, invites you to participate in a research study examining factors that influence sports performance. Compensation for the study is $200. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please contact coglab@nd.edu.
Friday, March 2; 1 p.m. in Room 526, Corbett Family Hall
Health and Recreation
Dear Notre Dame
This campus-wide storytelling initiative is designed to break the silence surrounding mental health. Rooted in the belief that “talking about mental health changes lives,” through letters and high-quality video storytelling—paired with expert guidance and resources—we aim to foster a culture of vulnerability and healing. Be a part of the change.
Monday, March 2; 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Table C, Duncan Student Center
Tote-ally Spring Break
Get tote-ally ready for spring break. Customize your own tote bag and fill it with essentials like sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and Liquid IV. Hosted by the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being and Green Dot, this event also shares tips to help you look out for yourself and your friends. Come for the fun. Leave confident, informed, and break-ready.
Tuesday, March 3; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 134, Duncan Student Center
Thursday, March 5; 4 to 6 p.m.
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.
Thursday, March 5; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
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.
Thursday, March 5; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 215, Saint Liam Hall
Lectures and Presentations
Pizza, Pop, and Politics: “What Should Voters Know About Tariffs and Trade?”
Tariffs are front and center in economic policy debates. Robert C. Johnson, the Brian and Jeannelle Brady Associate Professor of Economics, will discuss what voters should know. Pizza, Pop, and Politics is cohosted by the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights and ND Votes, a nonpartisan student-led initiative.
Tuesday, March 3; 6 to 7 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture: “Knute Rockne and a Century of Champions” (Part of the Rockne: Life and Legacy Exhibition)
On this date that marks the 138th birthday of Knute Rockne, WNDU news anchor and reporter Tricia Sloma will present “Knute Rockne and a Century of Champions” at The History Museum’s Insights in History. A tour of the museum’s exhibit Rockne: Life & Legacy will be offered. Admission is $3 or $1 for members. Reservations are
required by Tuesday, March 2, and can be made by calling (574) 235-9664, ext. 6256.
Wednesday, March 4; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at The History Museum, 808 W. Washington Street, South Bend
Flash Panel: “Bangladesh Post-Election Challenges and Opportunities”
Bangladeshi voters overwhelmingly chose Tarique Rahman, who had returned from self-imposed exile last year, as prime minister in the country’s national elections on February 12. Rahman, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, faces a country grappling with high unemployment, inflation, and corruption. This panel examines the challenges and opportunities ahead for Bangladesh.
Wednesday, March 4; 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. virtually
Lecture: “Streams of Damaged Consciousness in Contemporary Irish Fiction”
Join the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies and the Department of English for a lecture by Yeats Fellow in Literature, Aran Ward Sell. Ward Sell’s lecture will be followed by a response by Liam Lanigan, associate professor of English at Governors State University.
Thursday, March 5; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
The 32nd Annual Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy—“Aid, Alliances, and Advantage: The Case for Self-Interest, Rightly Understood”
The Honorable Samantha Power, an Irish American journalist, diplomat, and government official, will headline this annual event hosted by the Keough School’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. Power will examine the recent turn away from foreign assistance, European alliances, and other traditional mainstays in US foreign policy.
Thursday, March 5; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 215/216, McKenna Hall
Lecture—“An Enduring Habit: Lay Death and Burial in Religious Clothing”
Each year, the Medieval Institute graduate students organize a lecture, inviting a scholar to speak and conduct a subsequent graduate seminar. This year’s speaker is Kirsten Schut of King’s College, Halifax. The lecture will be followed by a free reception.
Thursday, March 5; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Medieval Institute, Main Reading Room (Room 715), Hesburgh Library
Third Annual Maritain Lecture: Bishop Robert Barron on “An Old Testament Theology of God”
Presented by Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (Minnesota) and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. The ticketed lecture (with details available on maritain.nd.edu/events/) is open to the public with a reception to follow. Bags and water bottles are prohibited in the venue.
Thursday, March 5; 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Presentation/Book Talk: "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun”
Bestselling children’s author Mike Brown shares his journey to becoming the first Black student to serve as the Notre Dame Leprechaun. The program, which is free and perfect for the entire family, will take place in conjunction with the exhibit Rockne: Life & Legacy. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made online at historymuseumSB.org or by calling (574) 235-9664, ext. 6256.
Sunday, March 8; 2 p.m. at The History Museum, 808 W. Washington Street, South Bend
Social Gatherings
Multi-Language Reading Club
Join other language learners in this multi-language reading club. Spend an hour relaxing, reading for fun in the company of others. Bring a foreign language book, magazine, or newspaper or read one from the library collection.
Monday, March 2; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 120), Hesburgh Library
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Take These Steps to Ensure a Stress-Free Online Exam
You read all the material, took awesome notes, and spent the weekend studying to prepare for your exam. But is your laptop ready for the challenge? Running software updates and clearing your browser history are two solid ways you can prepare your laptop to guarantee a glitch-free test day.
Also This Week ...
Senior-to-Senior Postcard Writing Campaign
Seniors, if you’ve been looking for a way to share your Notre Dame experience before you graduate, please join in to write postcards to high school seniors who have been admitted to Notre Dame. Postcard writing is a drop-in basis.
Monday, March 2; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room W106, Duncan Student Center
Tuesday, March 3; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4; 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
