For the Week of May 5
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 in 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, May 6; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Marian Art Conversations
To celebrate the start of May, traditionally devoted to the Virgin Mary, attend a special program dedicated to celebrating works of art featuring Mary. This opportunity will offer a rich experience that combines art, conversation, and prayer for visitors to explore the deep spiritual and artistic representations of Mary throughout history.
Tuesday, May 6; 2 to 2:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Fischoff Soiree
Join in for a lunchtime concert featuring a senior division ensemble from the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Following the performance, musicians will be available for an interactive Q&A session. Bring your lunch or opt for something from Ivan’s Café.
Friday, May 9; noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Community Mural Celebration
Gather to celebrate the latest mural additions to the outfield wall at Southeast Neighborhood Park, featuring the contributions of the Latino community in South Bend. Enjoy the art and hear the stories from generations of ballplayers. Plus, there’s a free taco truck!
Friday, May 9; 4 to 6 p.m. in Southeast Neighborhood Park (Fellows Street at Wegner Street)
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 session includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more. They say that April showers bring May flowers. The group will search the galleries for spring blooms.
Saturday, May 10; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
BFA/BA Honors Thesis Exhibition
View the annual exhibition of the culminating thesis projects created by students graduating with a BFA or BA Honors degree from the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. The show runs through Sunday, May 18.
Films
The Departed (2006)
The Departed moves Infernal Affairs from Hong Kong to Boston, becoming the only adapted film in this series to win Best Picture. A tense cat and mouse story unfolds as a cop infiltrates the mob, and a mob mole rises within the state police. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 non-ND students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Thursday, May 8; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Merrimans’ Playhouse @ the Raclin Murphy Museum Series: Merrimans’ Playhouse Players
This summer, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art is celebrating a decade of creativity and rhythm with Merrimans’ Playhouse—and you’re invited. Enjoy amazing live performances, special experiences, and fantastic food and drinks all season long. Bring a blanket or lawn chair (limited seating will be available on the terrace), relax under the sun, and let the music move you.
Thursday, May 8; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
52nd Annual Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
Starting Thursday, May 8, with the fourth annual Lift Every Voice Concert and ending with the Gold Medal Concert on Sunday, May 11. This is a weekend full of truly breathtaking performances, all free to the public.
Thursday, May 8; 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Joshi Performance Hall, Indiana University South Bend
Friday, May 9; 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 10; 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 11; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Volunteer for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
The competition is seeking volunteers to help during the weekend of May 9–11. Musical experience is not necessary. For more information, please contact Miki Strabley at miki@fischoff.org.
Friday, May 9; volunteer shifts available from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and O'Neill Hall of Music
Saturday, May 10; volunteer shifts available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Sunday, May 11; volunteer shifts available from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
Final Reminder: Library Research Award—Applications Due May 11
Do you use library resources for your research projects or assignments? This annual competition awards prizes in several categories to undergraduate students from all disciplines who demonstrate how they used library resources for a class project or assignment completed in summer 2024, fall 2024, or spring 2025. Applications are due Sunday, May 11. Learn more and enter.
Deadlines or Registrations
GRC Firestarter Application 2025–26
Assist the Gender Relations Center in planning and implementing events and programming. Scan the QR code and apply before the 11:45 p.m. Monday, May 5 deadline.
2025 GRC Graduation Recognition Ceremony
Celebrate the accomplishments of our LGBTQ and allied graduating Notre Dame student community. Register with your Notre Dame email by 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. All are welcome. Both undergraduate and graduate students, families, and friends are invited to attend. Review the registration form for more details and information.
Saturday, May 17; 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Call for Applicants: Dialogue Opportunity with Israeli and Palestinian Students
Calling students of all class levels and all majors to apply for Middle Meets. This student-led program puts Israeli, Palestinian, and American college students in conversation about complex topics of justice, memory, and reconciliation. This cohort will meet three times this June via Zoom; the dates and times TBD by the participants. Register by Saturday, May 10.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Oxford Research Encyclopedias Resource Now Available from Hesburgh Libraries
The Notre Dame community now has expanded access to Oxford Research Encyclopedias from Oxford University Press. The in-depth, peer-reviewed overviews of research literature are a great first step for new researchers looking to find trustworthy information. Learn more.
Faith and Service
Mass for the Election of a New Pope
All are welcome to this Mass as we pray for the election of a new pope. Let us join the global Catholic Church in prayer for the Spirit’s guidance over the conclave and election process of the next successor of St. Peter.
Tuesday, May 6; 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (during the 5:15 p.m. Daily Mass)
Health and Recreation
Mindful Yoga [CANCELED]
All sustainability champions need time to care for their mental and physical well-being. Join yoga instructor Steve “Krojo” Krojniewski for a yoga session to unwind and spend some time being mindful of this wonderful place we call home. Limited availability of mats and blocks. Participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register online.Thursday, May 9; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Lectures and Presentations
IU School of Medicine–South Bend: 2025 Mini Med School Lecture Series
Steven Gerber, MD, of Advanced Ophthalmology of Michiana will speak on the topic of “The Myopia Epidemic: Too Much Screen Time.” Register via the QR code on the poster.
Tuesday, May 6; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in 1st Source Auditorium, Raclin-Carmichael Hall, 1234 N. Notre Dame Ave. South Bend
Lecture—“‘La Forma universal di questo nodo’ (Par. 33.91): Le strutture dell’oltremondo dantesco (‘The universal form of this knot’ (Par. 33.91): The Structures of Dante’s Afterlife)
Though long seen as a harmonious and orderly work, recent scholars argue that Dante’s Commedia is filled with tensions and unresolved conflicts in its vision of the afterlife. Zygmunt Barański, professor emeritus at Cambridge and Notre Dame, explores these complexities in Dante’s structure and theology.
Wednesday, May 7; 8 to 9:30 a.m. virtually
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Temporary Parking Changes Due to Student Move-Out
Parking Services and Residential Life ask campus community members to note the following temporary changes to parking lots due to student move-out. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, the Rugby and Dorr Road lots, as well as part of the Walsh Architecture Lot, will close. All vehicles remaining in the above lots by noon Wednesday, May 7, will be impounded at your expense. The Fischer Faculty/Staff Lot will close at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8. All reserved spaces will be open for parking.
All lots will reopen for regular parking at noon Saturday, May 10. (Please see the Parking Services website for detailed pictures.) Students, please visit the Residential Life website for more detailed information.
Bike Roundup and Summer Bike Tags
Faculty, staff, and students, take your bike or push scooter with you when leaving campus for the summer. If you will use a bike/scooter on campus this summer, go to Hammes Mowbray Hall to pick up a red tag to place on the handlebars. Otherwise, your bike/scooter will be removed in NDPD’s bike roundup starting Tuesday, May 27. Unregistered bikes/scooters that are removed are held for only 30 days.
Social Gatherings
Hesburgh Libraries Relaxation Stations
Relax at Hesburgh Libraries’ Relaxation Stations during finals with puzzles, coloring books, sudoku, games, and more, Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9.
• Hesburgh Library, first floor north entrance and the NFCDS Viz Lab (Room 249): 24 hours a day
• Architecture Library: normal operating hours
• Mahaffey Business Library: normal operating hours
• Music Library: normal operating hours
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Student Tips for Online Exams
Taking exams online requires preparation that goes beyond studying. Whether your course finals are in Canvas or another online system, go to class with a fully charged laptop and fresh browser.
Getting Ready to Graduate?
You can download all Canvas assignment submissions and other files you’ve uploaded to Canvas from one location. More information.
Graduating Students: Move Your Files Before They’re Deleted
Once you graduate, any content you created as a student will be deleted in July unless you move it to a personal account. This includes email, too. Also, transfer any important files or folders (research, projects, etc.), you shared with others to a Google shared drive or Box group account to ensure others continue to have access to them.
Also This Week ...
Keep Waste Out of the Landfill During Residence Hall Move-Out
Move-out is coming, so get ready to donate, recycle, and sort your materials responsibly. Donation bins are now available in residence halls. As you pack, please check labels on bins—the donation, recycling, and landfill containers are all separate. Last year, Notre Dame students donated more than 88,400 pounds. Check out Notre Dame’s Sustainability’s Move-Out page to learn more.
What’s the Temperature Set-Point Program?
Notre Dame Sustainability presents Sustainability Trivia: FAQ Series. Each week, a new topic will be tackled and you’ll be challenged 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 the Thermostat Set-Point Program.
Hesburgh Library Spring Finals Hours
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours. Hesburgh Library is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 11:00 p.m. Friday, May 9.