For the Week of March 3
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Sacred Art Visio Divina
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 the Raclin Murphy Museum for guided sessions of visio divina on the first Tuesday of every month with sacred art in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel or in the galleries.
Tuesday, March 4; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Interwoven: Thematic Tour, Indigeneity
Join the Raclin Murphy Museum for thematic tours inspired by its solo temporary exhibition by Clarissa Tossin, All That You Touch, You Change. These focused experiences in the galleries seek to consider more deeply works of art in light of one of three central themes that are interwoven through the Tossin exhibition: Indigeneity, the Environment, and the Cosmos.
Thursday, March 6; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Artful Yoga
Engage with the Raclin Murphy 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.
Thursday, March 6; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Green Foot Soldiers: Homeless Children and Plastic World
Join in for a film and conversation with the director about the remarkable ways the survival of street children in Dhaka, Bangladesh, one of the world’s most polluted cities, contributes to the environmental cause.
Monday, March 3; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, lower level of Geddes Hall
No Other Land (2024)
Nominated for best documentary, No Other Land follows the resistance of Masafer Yatta residents in the West Bank. Filmed over years, it highlights the friendship between Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, and Yuval Abraham, a Jewish Israeli journalist, as they unite to share their community’s struggles. Free but ticketed.
Tuesday, March 4; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Brutalist (2024)
A Venice and Golden Globe winner, The Brutalist follows architect László Toth (Adrien Brody) as he flees post-war Europe to rebuild in America. In Pennsylvania, a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pearce) offers him success—but at a heavy cost. Adults $7, seniors (ages 65 and older) $5, non-ND students/children $4.
Wednesday, March 5; 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, March 6; 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 7; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 8; 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 9; 4 p.m.
Porcelain War (2024)
Amid Russia’s invasion, three Ukrainian artists fight with art, cameras, and guns. Porcelain War follows Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, and Andrey Stefanov as they resist, protect, and document their country’s struggle. Co-directed by Leontyev and Brendan Bellomo, it’s a testament to resilience in war.
Free but ticketed.
Saturday, March 8; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Earwig and the Witch (2022)
Orphaned Earwig knows nothing of her mother’s magic—until a strange couple takes her in. Living with a selfish witch, she uncovers a world of spells, potions, and a mysterious song that may lead her to family. From Studio Ghibli, Earwig and the Witch is directed by Goro Miyazaki, with planning on the feature by Hayao Miyazaki. This screening is in English. $1.
Sunday, March 9; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Schola Musicorum Abend-Musique 62
The Notre Dame Schola Musicorum, dedicated since 1993 to the study and performance of Gregorian chant from medieval manuscripts, features the singing of Gregorian chant and chant transformed into polyphony, plus early organ works. For this concert, the organ works will be by Scheidemann. The chant will be from the 12th-century graduale Graz 807. $10.
Tuesday, March 4; 9 to 10:30 p.m. in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
ND Student Standup
ND Student Standup is back at Legends! Come out and support this awesome student group. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Limited seating, arrive early. Free; one item purchase is encouraged.
Thursday, March 6; 7 to 8 p.m. in Legends Clubside
A Night of Ukrainian Poetry and Music
As part of “Revolutions of Hope: Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine” (March 6–8), the Nanovic Institute hosts poets Halyna Kruk and Natalka Bilotserkivets, translator Ali Kinsella, and the Women’s Bandura Ensemble of Chicago for an evening of Ukrainian poetry and music, offering a powerful glimpse into the nation’s artistic culture. Free but ticketed.
Friday, March 7; 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Opera: Puccini’s Tosca
Part of the June H. Edwards Mosaic Series. Embark on a journey of passion and betrayal with Giacomo Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, Tosca. Join us as the South Bend Symphony and South Bend Lyric Opera reunite for two unforgettable performances. Adults $44; non-ND students/children $24.
Saturday, March 8; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Sunday, March 9; 2:30 p.m.
Fischoff Chamber Music Academy
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. Groups will perform in the atrium, with limited seating available in the café.
Sunday, March 9; 1 to 2 p.m. in the atrium, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
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.
Building a Beloved Community
Strength in Solidarity: Support for Students from Palestine, Lebanon, and the SWANA Region
If the events in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria and throughout the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region have been affecting you, please join this group discussion on how to support each other on campus and our families back home. Students attending will be required to sign in for confidentiality purposes. Snacks provided. Review the poster for registration information.
Monday, March 3; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the third floor, University Counseling Center
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
Wellness and Resilience: Avoiding Thinking Traps
Throughout March, Wellness and Resilience will focus on teaching students how to avoid thinking traps. Participants will identify patterns in thinking that undercut their ability to respond in situations effectively, as well as strategies to challenge those patterns. Lunch or dinner will be provided. Register for an Avoiding Thinking Traps training.
Monday, March 3; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in TBA
Wednesday, March 5; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, March 21; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 27; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Spring Stay Break
Sponsored by Student Health and Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs, Spring Stay Break is a three-day wellness and resilience program during spring break that will help you build resilience skills, form community, and explore local resources. This program is free and includes meals, training, transportation, and paid entrance fees for daily activities. Registration is limited to 15 participants.
Monday, March 10; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in various locations
Tuesday, March 11; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 on how to evaluate BI. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 12; 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 247, Hesburgh Library
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
Student Book Club Conversation: “Exploring Parable of the Sower in Dialogue with Art”
Join the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art for a book club conversation inspired by its solo temporary exhibition by Clarissa Tossin, All That You Touch, You Change. The name is drawn from Octavia Butler’s novel Parable of the Sower. The first 15 University students to sign up using this link will receive a free copy of the novel, which will be available for pick-up at the museum.
Thursday, April 10; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
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 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
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
· Introduction to Natural Language Processing with Python
T his hands-on workshop is an introduction to the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), a very popular suite of Python (programming language) modules that make the process of text mining easier. By the end of the workshop, you will have a working knowledge of Python and exposure to the inner workings of the NLTK.
Tuesday, March 4; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· RefWorks—Managing Citations for Research
This workshop will review the basics of citation managers, identify some of the more common ones, practice importing citations from a few databases (such as Google Scholar and Web of Science), show how to identify when you have missing data in your citation, and show how to create endnotes.
Tuesday, March 4; 2 to 3 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.
Tuesday, March 4; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Patents
If you’re not searching patent literature, you’re missing the vast majority of information on a product. In this session, you’ll learn what a patent is, what can and can’t be patented, what the sections of a patent consist of, and how to search for patents.
Wednesday, March 5; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to LowCode/NoCode Game Development in Unity3D
In this 90-minute workshop, learn ways to work around possible barriers to entry-level simulations and game development, such as scripting and 3D modeling, and gain alternatives to begin your game development experience.
Wednesday, March 5; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Using the Distant Reader
This workshop is useful to anyone across campus who needs to read large volumes of materials and will help you take control of your content. The Distant Reader, a locally written system, can take large volumes of URLs or files, create a corpus, convert it into plain text, complete natural language processing, and output sets of reports.
Thursday, March 6; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Tour of the Tidyverse Series—Reproducible Work in “R,” Part 3
This final session in the tidyverse series integrates previous work in data manipulation and visualization into an R Markdown document, a format for sharing work as a reproducible format. (Participants should have attended the first two sessions.) Additionally, it covers a package outside the tidyverse, knitr, which generates reports.
Thursday, March 6; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Designing Engaging Research Posters
This is a comprehensive two-hour workshop providing participants with the knowledge and skills to design and present compelling research posters. The workshop will cover best practices for gathering and organizing content, as well as the visual design principles that will ensure attendees communicate research impactfully to their audience.
Friday, March 7; 1 to 3 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Ash Wednesday Opportunities
The holy season of Lent begins Wednesday, March 5. Masses will be celebrated at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and other campus chapels throughout the day, and multiple opportunities will be available for Catholics and Christians of all denominations to mark the beginning of Lent and receive ashes.
Wednesday, March 5; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. campus-wide
Lenten Small Groups
These small groups will meet for an hour each week during Lent. Campus Ministry will have three studies to choose from: a Bible study on hope, suffering, and the Cross; “Were You There? Stations of the Cross”; and “Via Lucis.” Sign up by Thursday, March 6, and contact Meg Hunter-Kilmer for more information.
Health and Recreation
40 to Flourish Chipotle Dinner Kickoff
The McDonald Center is hosting a kickoff Chipotle dinner for its 40 to Flourish program. Write a letter to yourself about how you would like to grow during this Lenten season and learn about the programs offered throughout. Sign up here for the Chipotle dinner and to get program reminders.
Monday, March 3; 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 210, Duncan Student Center
Student Health and Wellness Resources
Whether navigating exams, uncertainties surrounding global or national realities, anxiety about professional or personal pursuits, or worries about your own health, Student Health and Wellness encourages students to use the linked resources that are available to all Notre Dame students.
Lectures and Presentations
Talk: “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza”
Wrestling with the fallout of the war in Gaza on Jewish identity, political commentator Peter Beinart shares his personal reckoning with the moral reconstruction needed to build a future “that recognizes the infinite value of all human life.” Note: Bags and backpacks will not be allowed inside the venue. A storage space will be provided on-site.
Monday, March 3; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 215/216, McKenna Hall
Human Rights Lunch and Learn: “Forced Disappearances in Mexico and Nepal”
The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights will host Salina Kafle and Mónica Nuño Nuño, two students in Notre Dame Law School’s LL.M. Program in International Human Rights Law, to speak about women and human rights in the context of their respective home countries. All are welcome. Lunch will be served.
Tuesday, March 4; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1030A/B, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Book Project—“Infrastructures of Exclusion: Authority and Everyday Politics in Urban Uganda, 1945–1972”
This book project by Edgar Taylor, a Kellogg Institute Visiting Fellow, charts the entangled fates of racial populism and electoral democracy in the public life of Uganda’s urban centers between the developmental colonialism of the late 1940s through the economic dependency and stagnation of the 1970s.
Tuesday, March 4; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Conversation: “Does the Political Context Matter for Disaster Impacts?”
The impacts of extreme climate and weather events pose a greater threat to communities in politically fragile settings. Join Halvard Buhaug, research director and research professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo, for a conversation on the importance of investing in peace, justice, and institutions for mitigating risk and successfully adapting to a changing climate. Register to attend via Zoom.
Tuesday, March 4; 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Berges Lecture—“Catholic Social Doctrine: Taking Stock”
Russell Hittinger, executive director of the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University. Sponsored by the Business Ethics and Society Program.
Tuesday, March 4; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 138, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture: “The Islamic Garden—Architecture, Nature, Landscape”
Attilio Petruccioli will explore the profound connections between architecture, nature, and landscape in the context of the Islamic garden. Drawing from his extensive research in Islamic architecture and landscape design, he will examine the symbolic and structural elements that define these gardens, from their origins in historical sites.
Wednesday, March 5; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Lecture—“Restoring Water Quality for People and Nature: Stories and Models”
Part of the Centenary Lecture Series celebrating 100 years of biology at Notre Dame. The speaker is Stephen R. Carpenter, an American ecologist best known for his research on lake ecosystems and the effects of pollution and climate change on freshwater systems. He is the former director of the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is a professor emeritus.
Wednesday, March 5; 6 to 7 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
Book Discussion—Bringing War Back In: Victory, Defeat, and the State in Nineteenth-Century Latin America
Book discussion by Luis Schenoni, an associate professor at University College London and a former Kellogg doctoral student.
Thursday, March 6; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Lecture—“In the Footsteps of Dialogue: China and the Legacy of Matteo Ricci”
As the Catholic Church considers the canonization of Matteo Ricci, SJ, this lecture by Anthony Clark offers a new way to imagine his influence, considering how his life helped inspire transformations within China and Europe and across global history. It will be followed by open discussion and a reception.
Thursday, March 6; 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Andrea Elliot: The 2025 Poverty Studies Distinguished Lecture
Andrea Elliott is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who has documented the lives of poor Americans, Muslim immigrants, and other people on the margins of power. She is an investigative reporter for The New York Times and the author of Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City. Reception to follow.
Thursday, March 6; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Italian Research Seminar: M.A. Student Presentations
The Center for Italian Studies hosts research presentations by second-year students in the Italian MA program. This year’s speakers are Samantha Civitarese and Carolina Minguzzi.
Thursday, March 6; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library, and via Zoom
“Cultivating Hope in Ukraine” with Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Professor Rory Finnin
Presented by Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Rory Finnin, this event is part of the 2024–25 Notre Dame Forum themed “What do we owe each other?” Opening remarks by University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. Special appearance by Ambassador Oksana Markarova, Ukraine Mission to the US; Most Rev. Kevin Rhoades, bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend; and Taras Dobko, rector of Ukrainian Catholic University.
Thursday, March 6; 5 to 6:45 p.m. in Room 215/216, McKenna Hall
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Severe Weather Preparedness Week
In the event of a tornado warning that poses a threat to campus, the University will issue an NDAlert notification. To ensure the emergency notification system is working properly, and as part of our commitment to safety, the next test of the NDAlert system is scheduled for 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. This system uses email, cell phone, and text messaging, as well as indoor and outdoor speakers, to inform the Notre Dame campus community about emergency situations.
Construction Notices
· Mendoza College of Business North Addition
Construction of a new north addition to the Mendoza College of Business will begin Monday, March 10. The north entrances, facing DeBartolo Hall, will be closed until August 2026. Traffic barriers will be installed to guide both pedestrians and construction vehicles, and a construction fence will be present for the duration of the project.
· Notre Dame Avenue Main Circle
The second phase of construction on the Notre Dame Avenue Main Circle will begin Monday, March 10, and extend through August. Please expect congestion around the circle during construction. Parking will also be unavailable around the circle during the project.
Social Gatherings
Pizza e San Remo
Join the Italian faculty for pizza e San Remo, a dish that combines pizza with San Remo, a port and resort city in northwest Italy.
Monday, March 3; 4 to 5 p.m. on the third floor, Decio Faculty Hall
Fat Tuesday Dinner
Celebrate Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras–style, with a mouthwatering dinner featuring shrimp gumbo, blackened flank steak, a po’student bookboy station, beignets, and more Southern comfort favorites! Review the list of the full menu. Free for students with a meal plan, $21.48 for adults, $10.74 for children ages 6–12.
Tuesday, March 4; 4:30 to 9 p.m. in North and South Dining Halls
DPAC Study Space and Mario Kart Night
Come study and snack with the DPAC Student Advisory Committee! There will be study tables with power supply on the DPAC second floor all day Tuesday through Friday, March 4–7. Free popcorn and coffee offered from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Take a study break on Wednesday night, from 10:15 p.m. to midnight, with Mario Kart on the big screen in the Browning Cinema!
Japanese Conversation Table
Join the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures for the Kaiwa table. All levels of Japanese welcome.
Wednesday, March 5; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 131, Decio Faculty Hall
Fueling Mind, Body, and Spirit
Nourish your body and mind with wholesome meals. For breakfast, enjoy an enhanced oatmeal bar, avocado eggs benedict, and an English lox sandwich. For dinner, enjoy salmon with avocado crema, a poke bowl station, and more. Review the menu details. Free for students with a meal plan; guest meals vary in pricing.
Wednesday, March 5; dinner hours until 8 p.m. in North and South Dining Halls
Thursday, March 6
Friday, March 7
Pi Day Trivia
Join the Society of Schmitt Fellows, AWIS, CGSO, and Chem Club for a fun night of trivia supporting a great cause! Pi Day Trivia will be hosted by local trivia gurus Kevin and Anne of K&A Trivia with proceeds donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs. Registration is $30 per team of up to six members and includes dinner. All are welcome! $30 per team.
Thursday, March 6; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Use Canvas Calendar to Be More Productive
Canvas provides a to-do list and calendar so that upcoming assignments and tests can be tracked. However, you can add your own goals to your calendar to keep yourself on track. Add small–group study sessions and project work time so you see it all in one place.
Also This Week ...
Becoming a Sustainability Trivia Champion
The Notre Dame Office of 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, explore the concept of “pre-consumer waste,” and how Notre Dame tackles it in the dining halls. Take the quiz and test your knowledge!