For the week of March 23
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for students.
Reminder: When submitting items for the week of April 6–12, please send starting Wednesday, March 25, and by the earlier deadline of 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, so that all can enjoy the long Easter holiday. Thank you.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Bite-Sized Art: Temporary Exhibition, Bridging Time and Place
So much art, so little time. Join in for this 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of the museum’s education staff will facilitate a brief, interactive conversation focused on a work in the current temporary exhibition, Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum.
Tuesday, March 24; noon to 12:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
RM in the PM
Join the Student Programming Committee for a fun evening of art, activities, and refreshments that explore the new temporary exhibition Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum.
Thursday, March 26; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Motels4Now Art Showcase and Sale
Join Student Government’s FUELers in their showcase of local South Bend artists. Artists from the nonprofit Motels4Now will present their art and share stories with the Notre Dame community. All art will be purchasable for a very low price, and all proceeds go to the creators themselves.
Friday, March 27; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) Lounge, Bond Hall
Films
Stop Making Sense (2023/1984)
Recently restored in 4K for its 40th anniversary, Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense is widely considered one of the greatest concert films ever made. Filmed over three nights in 1983 at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater, it captures Talking Heads performing many of their most iconic songs. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Wednesday, March 25; 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026)
Olivier Award–winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) stars as Hamlet in this bold, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s tragedy. Directed by National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie, this sharp and darkly funny reimagining brings fresh energy to the classic tale of duty, doubt, and power. $20 adults, $18 faculty/staff, $16 seniors (65+), $16 students.
Thursday, March 26; 6 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 28; 3 to 6 p.m.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
After discovering 68 boxes of unseen footage while researching his 2022 Elvis biopic, Baz Luhrmann created EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. Blending electrifying performances with rare backstage moments, the film offers a fresh look at one of America’s most iconic entertainers. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Thursday, March 26; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 28; 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 to 11:15 p.m.
Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)
Esther Williams stars as pioneering swimmer, diver, and performer Annette Kellerman in this dazzling musical biopic. Overcoming disability, Kellerman rose to international fame while challenging social norms—most famously popularizing the one-piece swimsuit. Features spectacular aquatic choreography by Busby Berkeley. Part of Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films.
Sunday, March 29; 1 to 3 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Collective Monologue (2024)
In zoos and animal rescue centers across Argentina, workers care for the remaining captive animals with deep dedication. As the histories of these institutions unfold, Collective Monologue reveals intimate moments of connection that blur the boundaries between human and animal. In Spanish with English subtitles. Free, but ticketed event.
Sunday, March 29; 4 to 5:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
ND Standup
Get ready for a free night of laughter and fun! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is limited seating, so please arrive early.
Thursday, March 26; 7 to 8 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Theater: As You Like It Presented by the Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Company
Directed by Francie Surdye, As You Like It is an exploration of identity, escapism, the family you choose, and love in all its forms. Tickets are $5 at the StaND in LaFortune Student Center.
Thursday, March 26; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lab Theater, Washington Hall
Friday, March 27; 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 28; 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 29; 4 p.m.
PEMCo Presents The Drowsy Chaperone
A musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone follows along as a die-hard theater fan watches his favorite show come to life in a burst of hilarious chaos. Directed by Viktoriia Khomenko ’28. Tickets can be purchased at the StaND in LaFortune Student Center. $8 students, $12 public.
Thursday, March 26; 7 to 9 p.m. on the Mainstage Theatre, Washington Hall
Friday, March 27; 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 28; 7 p.m.
Presenting Series: Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Saxophone and Carl-Henri Morisset, Piano
Guadeloupean saxophonist Jacques Schwarz-Bart joins acclaimed pianist Carl-Henri Morisset for a powerful jazz duet rooted in Caribbean and Creole traditions. Blending heritage and innovation, their collaboration celebrates the shared musical soul of the French Antilles and Haiti. Free but ticketed event.
Saturday, March 28; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Registration for Summer Online Courses
Want to make the most of your summer? Registration for Summer Online courses is now open. 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.
Crucifix Initiative Lenten Walk
Join the Crucifix Initiative for a reflective Lenten Walk to explore the rich history and spiritual significance of campus crucifixes from around the world. All are welcome to this journey of faith, art, and contemplation to open Holy Week.
Monday, March 30; 5 to 6 p.m. beginning in Room 416, Main Building
Info Night: Patient Advocacy Minor
All students interested in learning more about the Minor in Science and Patient Advocacy are invited. Hear from current students in the minor who will discuss opportunities offered by the program and answer any questions you may have, plus free cookies and a merch raffle. Please register by Friday, March 27.
Tuesday, March 31; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
Interfaith Dinner
Join in for a dinner celebrating Eid, Easter, Passover, Nowruz, and Holi hosted by the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion with support from the Notre Dame Law School. The campus community is welcome to join for afternoon prayers, dinner, and brief remarks from members of our Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Baha’i, and Hindu communities. Free, but please register in advance.
Tuesday, March 31; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Forum, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Symposium on Humans and Agents
Join the Critical Tech Cafe for an afternoon symposium featuring multiple interdisciplinary scholars leading discussions on the ways in which humans and AI agents are increasingly connected. Register by Tuesday, March 31.
Wednesday, April 1; 1 to 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 South W210, Duncan Student Center
Notre Dame Softball Strikeout Cancer Trivia Night Fundraiser
It is that time of year again to fight to raise funds for the children in our community battling childhood cancer. Notre Dame Softball will proudly host its 16th Strikeout Cancer Weekend, which includes Trivia Night, Saturday, April 11.
Join in for an evening of fun where the team challenges you to answer some great questions, but more importantly offers you the opportunity to spend time with our coaches and staff. You might even enjoy our stellar auction where you can find one-of-a-kind Notre Dame items.
How do you join us? Grab a group of 10 and sign up here. The cost is $300 per table of 10 people. If you can’t join but want to donate financially, head to this page and pick your favorite player to support in their goal of each raising more than $1,200 for the children. If you can’t donate monetarily, please consider donating an item to the silent auction that will go on at the event.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Open House: Immersive Technologies Lab
The Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship invites you to an open house celebrating the launch of the Immersive Technologies Lab. Enjoy refreshments, learn about the lab, and immerse yourself in virtual reality and extended reality projects. Open to the entire Notre Dame community.
Tuesday, March 24; 3 to 5 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 253), Hesburgh Library
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshop:
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.
Tuesday, March 24; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· The Pitfalls of Using AI
The benefits of using a large language model are ubiquitous. This workshop will focus on the pitfalls of using these AI programs, specifically the seven most popular programs.
Wednesday, March 25; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
· Cleaning Social Science Data with OpenRefine
A foundational part of your data work is preparing your data for analysis. Some of this preparation involves data cleaning, where errors in the data are identified and corrected or formatting is made consistent. This workshop will teach you to use OpenRefine to effectively clean and format data.
Wednesday, March 25; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
EAP Workshop—“A Cut Above: Idioms Frequently Used in Academic and Professional Settings”
Non-native English speakers may be confused by idiomatic expressions used in US classrooms or meetings, because these expressions cannot be correctly understood by translating them into one’s native language. This workshop introduces participants to English idioms that are frequently used in academic and professional settings. Register here.
Wednesday, March 25; 1 to 2 p.m. virtually
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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
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
Annunciation Days: The Vigil Offering to Our Lady
On the vigil of the Solemnity of the Annunciation, the Notre Dame community will gather to pray in preparation for the feast, to spend time in devotion to Mary throughout the Basilica, and make individual offerings of prayer to the Blessed Mother after a candlelight procession to the Grotto.
Open to the public.
Tuesday, March 24; 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Mass for Peace
In the midst of ongoing violence and war in many parts of the world, all are invited to celebrate a special Mass and to gather in prayer for peace. University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., will preach and preside. Responding to Pope Leo XIV’s recent appeal for peace and his observation that “violence can never lead to the justice, stability, and peace that the people await,” join us as we pray for an end to ongoing violence in the Middle East and around the world, for the safety of all those in harm’s way, and for the wisdom and grace to serve as instruments of God’s peace. All are welcome.
Thursday, March 26; 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Holy Mass in Kiswahili and Social (Jumuiya!)
Please join in to celebrate Christ with a Mass and liturgy in Kiswahili. Guidance in both English and Kiswahili will be provided. Join in for a social gathering after Mass. The officiant is Rev. David Kashangaki, C.S.C., from Kenya.
Thursday, March 26; 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, Carole Sandner and Visitation Halls
Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) with ND Children’s Choir
The Notre Dame Children’s Choir leads Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) this Lenten season, March 27–28 at Holy Cross College’s St. Joseph Chapel. Led by Sacred Music at ND graduate students, the choirs will sing Psalms, prayers, and hymns beginning with Vespers at 6:00 p.m. Friday every three hours until Vespers at 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
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.
Holy Week and 2026 Easter Vigil
All are invited to observe the sacred liturgies of Holy Week at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart beginning Sunday, March 29, through Sunday, April 5. This year, due to a record number of participants in the University’s Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) process, attendance at the Saturday, April 4, Easter Vigil will be extremely limited. To accommodate OCIA participants and their loved ones, several new guidelines have been put in place for the Easter Vigil. Those who plan to attend this liturgy must adhere to the guidelines and are strongly encouraged to review the guidance in advance.
Health and Recreation
Dear Notre Dame
Dear Notre Dame is a storytelling initiative breaking the silence on mental health. Your letters about success, struggle, and growth will inspire a new video series focused on healing. We need your voice to foster vulnerability on campus. Submit your story to the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being. Talking about mental health changes lives.
SMART Recovery
Co-hosted by the UCC and the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, SMART Recovery 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; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 215, Saint Liam Hall
Flourish on the Dance Floor
Join McDonald Center Senior Fellow Koko and move, groove, and grow at this line dancing experience. Dance together and celebrate with Chipotle, music, and good vibes. There are limited spots, so register today.
Tuesday, March 24; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room W246, Duncan Student Center
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
iRISH: Recovery Is Spoken Here
Join us in being iRISH. This 45-minute training from the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being helps students build hope, reduce stigma, and foster compassion. Learn inclusive language, practice supportive conversations, and earn certification. Limited spots—sign up on ND Central.
Wednesday, March 25; 6 to 6:45 p.m. in Champions of Diversity (Room 229), LaFortune Student Center
Forty to Flourish: Fireside Chats
Join McDonald Center Senior Fellow Tayo for a fireside chat. Unwind, enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate, and participate in a guided reflective activity. Students will also receive a cozy fireside kit with small comforts and keepsakes to take home.
Wednesday, March 25; 6 to 8 p.m. on Holy Cross Hill
Take a Paws
Take a paws and enjoy a dog with dips (and chips and veggies), when one of Notre Dame’s Comfort K9s visits the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being.
Friday, March 27; 12:15 to 1 p.m. in Room 215, (McDonald Center), Saint Liam Hall
I CAN Help Suicide Prevention Training
I CAN Help is a suicide prevention and mental health training designed to help identify those struggling, respond in a compassionate and helpful manner, and connect them with resources.
Friday, March 27; 2 to 3:15 p.m. in the Dooley Room (Room 102), LaFortune Student Center
Hands-on Quilt Design Workshop: “Stitch Your Story”
Create a lasting memory with artist DeJeonge Reese. Join the Notre Dame Initiative on Race and Resilience and the Civil Rights Heritage Center for a two-day workshop. The two workshop dates are available in different locations. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, March 24; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil Rights Heritage Center, 1040 W. Washington St., South Bend
Wednesday, April 1; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Sojourner Truth Commons (Room 300), O’Shaughnessy Hall
Lectures and Presentations
Kellogg Conference—“Romero Days 2026: Paths of Violence and Nonviolence”
This conference will explore Romero’s prophetic and complex accounts of violence and nonviolence, both historically and for their ongoing significance. We seek to first understand Romero himself in the context of the ever-changing world of 1970s Latin America. Concurrently, we also seek to explore his relevance for today.
Monday, March 23; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Tuesday, March 24; 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Death Penalty Abolition Week
Join the Notre Dame Law School, the Institute for Social Concerns, and the Klau Institute for the second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week. Events throughout the week will feature discussions with exonerees, attorneys, authors, experts, and more. All are welcome to attend.
Monday, March 23; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Notre Dame Law School and the Eck Visitors Center
Tuesday, March 24; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 26; noon to 1:15 p.m.
Friday, March 27; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Lecture—“The Intimate and the Political: Women’s Archives in the Making of Argentine Feminism”
This lecture by Sabrina González, assistant professor at Washington State University, uses documents preserved at Notre Dame and other archives from Argentina and the United States to reconstruct the transnational networks that connected women educators and early feminist leaders across the Americas at the turn of the 20th century.
Monday, March 23; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 235), Hesburgh Library
Lecture—“Democracy and Global Catholicism: The View from History”
The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights will host John McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at Notre Dame, for a public lecture on the Catholic Church’s historical and contemporary commitments to democracy and human rights education. His lecture is the keynote for the “Dignity, Democracy, and Human Rights Education” roundtable.
Monday, March 23; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Combs Family Lecture: “AI and the Future of the Economy and Investing”
Presented by Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist and global head of investment strategy group, Vanguard. His book, Coming into View: How AI and Other Megatrends Will Shape Your Investments, will be available free of cost for the first 50 people.
Tuesday, March 24; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture—“Infinite Persons and Mass Politics: The Case of the Chilean Falange Nacional”
The Falange used theology to protect democratic politics from the growing power of states and economies; criticized fascism, Marxism, and liberal capitalism; and eventually became the Christian Democratic Party. This presentation recovers roots of global Christian Democratic thought and decenters the political theology of twentieth-century theorists. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 24; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Discussion: “Priestly Trust, the Bishops, and the Church”
Monsignor John Paul Kimes of the Notre Dame Law School, Rev. Thomas V. Berg of the McGrath Institute, and Brooke Tranten, of the de Nicola Center, reflect on the 2022 National Study of Catholic Priests and discuss pathways to renewing clergy morale and ecclesial communion in the Church in the United States.
Tuesday, March 24; 4 to 5:15 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
An Evening with Holly Thompson: “One Starts Telling and One Gets Told”
An evening with Storozynski Writing Fellow Holly Thompson—come for a deep dive on rhetoric, poetry, and its relationship with mental health.
Tuesday, March 24; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 125, DeBartolo Hall
South Asia Group Lecture: “India’s Handcrafted Mud Stove as a Women’s Technology”
Meena Khandelwal is a professor of anthropology and gender, women’s and sexuality studies at the University of Iowa. Her work on cookstoves is published in both co-authored and sole-authored essays, as well as in her recent monograph, Cookstove Chronicles: Social Life of a Women’s Technology in India. Several years of collaboration with engineers, archaeologists, and others has led her to reimagine the humble mud stove as a women’s technology.
Wednesday, March 25; noon to 1:15 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Distinguished Lecture—“Celebrating 20 Years of the Journal of Global History”
This is a special lecture for the 20th anniversary of the Journal of Global History given by Stefanie Gänger, professor at Heidelberg University. The talk, “Come a Long Way: The Global Historian’s Craft, Twenty Years On” reflects on how global historical studies have evolved over the past two decades and considering future directions for the field.
Wednesday, March 25; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. virtually
Global Health Day 2026 —“Responding to Global Health Security Threats: Building Capacity and Resilience in a Connected World”
Global Health Day 2026 will highlight the importance of a focused effort to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats in an evolving global landscape. Featuring retired Ambassador Mark A. Green, former administrator of USAID, and ND faculty whose research has a global impact in improving the health and well-being of all.
Wednesday, March 25; 1 to 5 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
Soc(AI)ety Seminar Series: “Fundamental Limits of Learning Non-Hallucinating Generative Models”
Ananth Grama, the Samuel Conte Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University, will present a theoretical framework to analyze the learnability of non-hallucinating generative models from a learning-theoretic perspective.
Wednesday, March 25; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 101, Jordan Hall of Science
Ravarino Lecture—“Doomed Ships: Allegories of Shipwrecks in Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio”
The Center for Italian Studies presents the eighth annual Ravarino Lecture, delivered by Simone Marchesi, professor of French and Italian at Princeton University. He offers an overview of a research project devoted to the interpretation of allegories of shipwreck.
Thursday, March 26; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center, and livestreamed on YouTube
Lecture: “The Emptiness of the Modern Sexual Ethic”
Despite new freedoms (and new technologies), sexual culture seems to have gotten worse, not better. Where is the modern sexual ethic failing, and what might replace it? Presented by Christine Emba, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
Thursday, March 26; 6 to 7:15 p.m. in Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Seminars on Sustainability—“Making Water Insecurity Visible: The Water Insecurity Experiences Scales”
Presented by Sera Young, Northwestern University professor of anthropology, co-director for the Center for Water, and the Morton O. Schapiro Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research.
Friday, March 27; 11 a.m. to noon in Room 138, DeBartolo Hall
Edison Lecture: “Accelerating Innovation and Technology Development Through Engineering-Medicine Partnerships”
Join the Bioengineering Graduate Program for its Edison Lecture featuring Bruce Tromberg, director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering at the National Institutes of Health. A reception will follow in the atrium of Stinson Remick Hall.
Friday, March 27; 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 155, DeBartolo Hall
Neuroscience and Behavior Program’s Distinguished Lecture Series: “Blood-Brain Barrier Regulation of Brain Function and Behavior”
Featuring Richard Daneman from the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the University of California San Diego, who will discuss the blood-brain barrier. Afterward, everyone is invited to stay for a reception in the Galleria.
Friday, March 27; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
CST Encounter Series—“Tested Loyalties: Christianity, Racism, and Gender Abuse”
Inspired by Pope Francis’s exhortation to create a “culture of encounter,” the institute designed the lecture series Encounter. This lecture in the series is presented by Rev. Traci C. West, professor of Christian ethics and African American studies at Drew University Theological School.
Friday, March 27; 4 to 5 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Symposium—“Service Members in Society: Veterans as Stewards of the Public Good”
Notre Dame Law School and the Military and Veterans Law Society will host its second annual symposium. General themes and sessions will focus on veterans’ contributions to society after military service. The keynote speaker is Patrick Murphy, 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. Register online.
Saturday, March 28; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Downes Club, Corbett Family Hall
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Traffic Rerouted During Underground Work
As part of the construction of the Southeast Geothermal Project, repairs need to be made to two separate sections of buried piping within the geothermal wellfield. These locations are illustrated in green on the attached map. The work will begin Monday, March 23, through Monday, April 13. Traffic along Leahy Drive will be rerouted.
Social Gatherings
Slavic Tea Party: Celebrating Easter
There will be an egg hunt, delicious food, songs, and so much fun!
Wednesday, March 25; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Max Kade Commons (Room 117), Decio Faculty Hall
Kaffeestunde: Easter Traditions
Experience German Easter traditions including crafts, food, and fun activities.
Thursday, March 26; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 117, Decio Faculty Hall
Sticky Situations
Join the GreeNDot, McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, and Office of Institutional Equity student leaders in making slime while engaging in practical discussions about how to best navigate the “sticky situations” that arise on our campus and beyond.
Thursday, March 26; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Innovation Lounge, Duncan Student Center
Japanese Conversation Table
Come join in for a fun time and practice your Japanese conversation skills with snacks and friends.
Friday, March 27; 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 117, Decio Faculty Hall
DPAC Minute to Win It
Join in at the DPAC as never before in a Minute to Win It competition. Face off in fun challenges including dance telephone, a DPAC scavenger hunt, and more. Come with a team of up to six or come solo and we’ll help you find a group. There will be refreshments and prizes and glory to be won. Hosted by the DPAC Student Advisory Committee.
Friday, March 27; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Schmitt Trivia Night
Join the Society of Schmitt Fellows for trivia night. Form a team of up to six; enjoy food, music, and trivia; and compete for prizes. This fundraiser supports the Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County. Tickets are $30 per team in advance or $10 per person at the door. Register on ND Central.
Friday, March 27; 6 to 9 p.m. in Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Latin Dance at Legends
Kick off your Saturday night with some fun on the dance floor. At 6:00 p.m. South Bend Latin Dance will host a beginner’s lesson, followed by open dance from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. No partner? No experience? No problem! All levels and styles are embraced. $2 with student ID, $5 for non-students.
Saturday, March 28; 6 to 8 p.m. in Legends’ Clubside
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Tech Tip: 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.
We Are All ND
Community Chats with Doug
Stop by to connect with Doug Thompson, executive director for Belonging and Engagement, over empanadas and taqueños at this casual gathering.
Thursday, March 26; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Kitchen (second floor), LaFortune Student Center
Also This Week ...
Last Chance to Share Your Thoughts: Hesburgh Libraries Assessment Survey Closes
Whether you use our digital collections from across the globe or find your favorite study nook in the tower, we want to know what’s working and how we can improve. Take the confidential survey emailed to you on March 16; it takes only 5–10 minutes. We truly value your perspective and want to make sure your voice is included.
Hesburgh Libraries Launches New Featured Resources Blog
The Hesburgh Libraries is proud to announce the launch of their new Featured Resources blog, designed to help members of the Notre Dame community navigate the Libraries’ vast, rich and complex collections. A large portion of the blog will be dedicated to highlighting new e-resources and exploring how they fit into the Libraries’ broader approach to collections.
Become a Sustainability Trivia Champion
Sustainability Trivia is back! 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 the EPA’s Wasted Food Scale—see the FAQ page to get started.
Columbus Murals to Be Uncovered
The Columbus Murals on the second floor of the Main Building will be uncovered from Monday, March 23, through noon Friday, March 27, 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.