For the Week of March 10 (Spring Break)
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Spring Exhibit—“Tragedies of War: Images of WWII in Print Visual Culture”
Commemorating the end of World War II (1939–45), the exhibit showcases more than 40 works on paper—including posters, maps, propaganda ephemera, illustrated books, photographs, and firsthand accounts—and explores diverse themes including from Nazi racial ideology, the Holocaust, children in war, resistance, liberation, and memories of war.
Mondays through Fridays through Thursday, July 31; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Art Social in the Evening: A Creative Gathering
Get creative and connect with friends (and make new ones) during this drop-in program just for adults.
Come solo or bring your friend group and a creative spirit. The museum staff supplies the project, materials, inspiration, and guidance—a match made in heaven! Come when you can and stay as long as you like.
Thursday, March 13; 5:30 to 7:30 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. Each Artful Storytime includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more. This free program is best for families with children ages 4 to 6.
Saturday, March 15; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Hard Truths (2024)
Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh returns with a fierce, compassionate, and darkly humorous study of family ties. Marianne Jean-Baptiste stars as Pansy, a woman tormented by fear and rage, clashing with her warm, easygoing sister (Michele Austin). This powerful drama explores kinship, duty, and the enduring mystery of love despite lifetimes of hurt. $7 adults, $5 seniors (ages 65 and up), $4 non-ND students/children.
Tuesday, March 11; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, March 13; 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 15; 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 16; 4 p.m.
Live Score Event: Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
As part of the Performing Media Festival, experience a live score with this hidden Godzilla gem. In the Showa era’s final film, aliens rebuild Mechagodzilla with a mad scientist’s help to battle Godzilla for Earth. Director Ishiro Honda returns, blending an alien invasion with tragic romance, steering the series back to its darker roots. Free but ticketed.
Friday, March 14; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Song of the Sea (2014)
This hand-drawn Irish animated film from Cartoon Saloon, known for The Secret of Kells, follows 10-year-old Ben (David Rawle) as he discovers his mute sister is a selkie destined to free faerie creatures from the Celtic goddess Macha. Though rarely screened in the US, it earned international acclaim and a Best Animated Feature Oscar nomination. $1 for all.
Sunday, March 16; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras Gala Concert
The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras’ gala concert features The Lord of the Rings Symphony: The Two Towers and The Return of the King, with Penn High School choirs, Notre Dame Children’s Choir, and soprano Kaitlyn Lusk. Guest soloist Solomia Soroka joins for Zigeunerweisen, while the Concert Orchestra performs The Hobbit and more. $30 adults, $15 non-ND students/children.
Thursday, March 13; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Live in HD/Met Opera: Fidelio (Beethoven)
Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, risking everything to save her husband from tyranny in Fidelio. She’s joined by tenor David Butt Philip as Florestan, Tomasz Konieczny as Don Pizarro, and René Pape as Rocco. Susanna Mälkki conducts the Met’s powerful production, drawing modern parallels in Beethoven’s stirring ode to freedom. $23 adults, $16 non-ND students/children.
Saturday, March 15; 1 to 4 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
Golden Generation Awards Nomination
Accepting nominations! In addition to co-hosting the Golden Generation Community Dinner with Student Government on Monday, March 24, in the Dahnke Ballroom, First Gen students, faculty, and staff will be honored through 1stG ND’s inaugural presentation of the Golden Generations Awards Ceremony. For award descriptions, please see the nomination form. Note: one form per nomination. Accepting nominations through 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Crucifix Initiative Student Art Contest
The Crucifix Initiative is accepting student crucifix submissions through Tuesday, March 18, with winners announced by Easter. Entries should be original, well-crafted, and theologically appropriate. Winning pieces will be displayed on campus, featured online, and awarded up to $500. For more details, visit campuscrucifixes.nd.edu/contest.
Closures, Limited Hours, and Cancellations
Hesburgh Library Spring Break Building Hours
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours. Hesburgh Library will have limited hours during spring break. Regular hours will resume Sunday, March 16.
Sunday, March 9; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 15; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Deadlines or Registrations
Volunteers Needed: Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village
Volunteers are needed to help direct attendees and facilitate the various services that will be provided at the Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village event. A few volunteers may also help with data collection. Register online by 11:45 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Saturday, March 22; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charles Black Community Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend
Global Health Photo Contest Submittals
Whether you are new to global health or more advanced on the topic, the Eck Institute for Global Health invites you to share your images at its Global Health Day Symposium. Showcase your images that highlight the complexities and impact of global health challenges in the US and abroad. Photo contest submittals are due by 11:45 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Friday, March 28; during the afternoon in Jordan Hall of Science
RISE AI Conference: 2025—Call for Submissions
The Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society’s inaugural RISE AI Conference will be held October 6–9. At this time, the institute invites abstract submissions for research addressing interdisciplinary AI-driven solutions to societal challenges. The submission deadline is Saturday, March 15.
Women Mentoring Women: WHM Book Club and Author Talk
Join the GRC and ND alumna Michelle Renaldo Ferguson in discussing her book, Women Mentoring Women, in celebration of Women’s History Month. Register via the link to reserve a book and a spot at the author talk.
Thursday, March 20; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Sojourner Truth Lounge (third floor), O’Shaughnessy Hall
Learning Beyond the Classics: Film Noir
This Learning Beyond the Classics series pairs a classic Hollywood film noir with an international film to explore how genre qualities adapt across cultures. Packages are available until Thursday, April 3, for $14, including all seven screenings, course readings, intros, and discussions. Attendance is optional; no refunds or exchanges. Seating is general admission. Free for University and high school students.
Thursday, March 20; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
What Do We Owe Each Other To Care for Creation?
Pope Francis has called upon all of us as individuals to care for our common home. In alignment with the Forum theme, Notre Dame Global and Notre Dame Sustainability want to know, “What do we owe each other to care for creation?” Share your answer by Friday, March 28; you could be featured in a Global Call to Action video to be shared during Earth Month.
Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: A Retreat with Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.
Join this day retreat where Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., will explore Ignatian guidelines and apply them to our experience through concrete examples. The retreat will include talks, Mass, opportunities for Confession, and time for questions. Register by Friday, March 21.
Saturday, March 29; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lounge, Coleman-Morse Center
BIPH Annual Symposium: “Using Innovative Approaches to Improve Health Equity”
You do not have to have research directly related to the Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health’s symposium title to apply. Oral presentations will be awarded. Please submit your abstract in adherence to the guidelines of this online information form.
Monday, March 31; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room B01, McCourtney Hall
Women in Technology Career Workshop
Join IT@ND employees and special guest Alex Sejdinaj, founder of South Bend Code School, to explore IT careers. After lunch, you’ll rotate through conversations with up to 10 women IT professionals, learning about their roles, career paths, and the transferable skills needed in IT. This is a great chance to connect, ask questions, and gain insights into the tech industry. Register by Monday, March 31.
Wednesday, April 2; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 512, Duncan Student Center
Conference—“To What End?: Purpose and the Universe”
In this final teaching conference of the Organs and Origins series co-sponsored by the College of Science and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, scientists, philosophers, and theologians will come together to consider the question of purpose and meaning in the universe. Twenty-nine fellowships with stipends are available for faculty and graduate students. Register online.
Friday, April 4; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Geddes Hall, Andrews Auditorium
Saturday, April 5; 8 a.m. to noon
IDEA Week 2025
Join in as visionaries, creatives, and leaders are brought together to celebrate the vibrant spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship! Register now for these sessions.
Catholic Social Impact Competition: Tuesday, April 22; 10 a.m. to noon at the IDEA Center at Notre Dame, 1400 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend
Launch Party: Tuesday, April 22; 7 to 10 p.m. at the Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub, 518 S. Main St., South Bend
Sessions: Wednesday, April 23; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Bend City Church, 226 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend
Thursday, April 24; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the main branch of the St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
Friday, April 25; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Downes Ballroom (seventh floor), Corbett Family Hall
Educational and Research Opportunities
Workshop: “Simplifying Broader Impacts Evaluation”
Evaluators from the ND Research Center for Broader Impacts will introduce the evaluation of broader impacts (BI) of research as required by large federal funders such as the NSF and NIH. This workshop, for STEM graduate students, will provide a brief overview of Broader Impacts activities and an introduction to how to evaluate BI. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 12; 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 247, Hesburgh Library
Lectures and Presentations
Info Session—“Making Change Look Good: How Canva Can Be Your Change Champion”
Don’t have a graphic designer or feel confident creating visuals for your project? Unlock the magic of Canva to make your change initiatives more impactful by designing visually engaging content, building emotional connections, and driving stakeholder buy-in all on your own. Join the Google group to be added to the calendar invite.
Thursday, March 13; 10 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Also This Week ...
Become a Sustainability Trivia Champion
Notre Dame Sustainability presents Sustainability Trivia: FAQ Series. Each week, we’ll tackle a new topic and challenge you with a few questions. Answer correctly to enter a raffle for a secret prize at the end of the semester. This week, we’re talking about Notre Dame’s partnership with Cultivate Food Rescue, a nonprofit based in South Bend.