For the Week of October 6.
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for undergraduate and graduate students.
University Campaigns and Initiatives
Forum 2025–26 Keynote: “Hope, Global Stability, and the Role of the United States”
Join the President’s Office for a fireside chat between General (Ret) Martin Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011–15) and award-winning author, and University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., focusing on how the US can foster hope and build trusting relationships in a fractured world. Large bags and backpacks will not be permitted.
Friday, Oct. 10; 4 p.m. in Rooms 215/216, McKenna Hall, and via livestream
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
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 us 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, Oct. 7; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Exhibit Open House—Mapping Global Dante in Translation
Meet and speak informally with curator Inha Park, Italian studies doctoral candidate, about the new exhibit, Mapping Global Dante in Translation. Learn how translators, artists, and printers have popularized and reshaped the Divine Comedy over the centuries and across the world, and view the Hesburgh Library’s many Dante editions.
Friday, Oct. 10; 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
All Static & Noise (2023)
A powerful new documentary following survivors of China’s “re-education camps” and their families across the globe. Voices like Jewher Ilham and poet Abduweli expose the brutality of state oppression while weighing the risks of speaking out to spark global awareness. Followed by a student-led Q&A with author and advocate Jewher Ilham (Worker Rights Consortium). Free, but ticketed.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Notre Dame Global Senior Fellows International Film Night
ND Global Senior Fellows present Brazilian Academy Award–winning film I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui). Pizza will be provided. All are welcome. Free admission.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 141, DeBartolo Hall
Korea Week: Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission (2019)
Celebrate Hangul Day with this inspiring historical drama. Set in 1940s Korea under Japanese occupation, an illiterate man and a Korean Language Society member form an unlikely partnership to secretly publish a Korean dictionary in defiance of a ban on their language. Part of the film series “Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through Contemporary Cinema.” Q&A session to follow, moderated by Hayun Cho, assistant professor of East Asian languages and cultures. In Korean with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 non-ND students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (1985)
A cult gem inspired by Phantom of the Paradise and Rocky Horror. Macoto Tezuka’s wild musical follows a punk and a new-waver turned synth-pop idols under a shady mogul. Restored after decades, The Legend of the Stardust Brothers bursts onto the big screen with campy, glittering energy. With a scheduled introduction by Kiprop Kimutai. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students/children.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Death Proof (2007)
Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof roars onto the big screen, channeling the grit of 1970s grindhouse cinema in this tale of a villain with a deadly car. Originally paired with Planet Terror in the 2007 Grindhouse double feature, this screening also includes live-scored trailers from the era. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, Oct. 10; 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The American Genre Film Archive Horror Trailer Show
Dive into a spine-ripping mixtape of rare, zero-budget horror trailers, commercials, and oddities from the American Genre Film Archive. This one-of-a-kind night at the drive-in gets even wilder with a live score by Ethan Marosz in a chilling, thrilling Browning Cinema first. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, Oct. 10; 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
Follow Spirit, a brave stallion captured in the 19th-century West, as he escapes a cruel colonel and forges bonds with a young child and a mare named Rain. Together, they journey toward freedom in this heartfelt animated adventure filled with courage and friendship. A part of Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films. $1.
Sunday, Oct. 12; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Zama (2018)
Lucrecia Martel adapts Antonio di Benedetto’s 1956 novel into a searing portrait of colonial stagnation. Zama, a minor Spanish Crown official in 1790s South America, endures endless waiting and humiliations, displacing his frustrations onto the oppressed around him. In Spanish with English subtitles.
$7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 non-ND students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Sunday, Oct. 12; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Audacious Compassion: Poetry from Summer 2025
Come listen to students in ILS 33802, the Cross-Cultural Leadership Program summer internship course, read their creative reflections on the summer of 2025. Co-sponsored by Letras Latinas and the Institute for Latino Studies.
Monday, Oct. 6; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 315, Bond Hall
Bilingual Children’s Concert
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Robinson Community Learning Center hosts a bilingual children’s concert performed by Mister G, a Latin Grammy Award–winning artist, author, and educator. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of a Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Arts Everywhere grant and ND’s co-sponsors, the Institute for Latino Studies and the Alliance for Catholic Education’s Dual Language Initiatives.
Tuesday, Oct. 7; 6 to 7 p.m. at the Robinson Community Learning Center, 1004 N. Eddy St., South Bend
Korea Week: Korean Music Concert
Join the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies for an evening of the intoxicating rhythms and vocals of Korean music to celebrate Korea Week. Part 1 (6:30 to 6:50 p.m.): ASCEND (Notre Dame K-pop Club);
Part 2 (6:50 to 7:35 p.m.): Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago. Free admission, no ticket required. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Washington Hall
Theater: RED CUP. Everybody Has a Story
Presented by the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. The event includes mature or adult content. Free, but reserved tickets.
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 8 and 9; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Indian Classical Music Concert
Join musicians Kushal Das and Hindole Majumdar for an evening of classical Indian music on the sitar and table, respectively, co-sponsored by the Asian Indian Classical Music Society of Michiana, the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, and the South Asia Studies Program. Free and open to all.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
ALBA: Beyond Borders Album Release Event
Join in for a special evening celebrating the release of Alba: Beyond Borders, a deeply personal and groundbreaking album by acclaimed Venezuelan American soprano María Brea and Israeli American pianist Dror Baitel. This event will feature an intimate recital of works from the album, offering a unique opportunity to experience their cross-cultural musical journey live.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Chanticleer
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer returns to DPAC with its signature blend of impeccable technique, innovative arrangements, and lush harmonies. From Renaissance motets to jazz standards and new commissions, this “orchestra of voices” delivers breathtaking beauty and inspiration. $52 adults, $49 faculty/staff, $20 non-ND students/children, $10 ND students.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Fridays at Noon
Join in for a free noontime concert featuring Department of Music students.
Friday, Oct. 10; noon to 12:45 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
ASCEND Festival
ASCEND Festival is a free, outdoor, carnival-themed celebration of K-pop and dance at Notre Dame. Featuring student-led group dance performances throughout the night from ASCEND and other clubs, along with photocard and charm crafts, carnival treats, and a raffle, you won’t want to miss it.
Friday, Oct. 10; 7 to 10 p.m. on Hesburgh Library Lawn
Notre Dame Children’s Choir Farmers Market Concert
Celebrate autumn with the Notre Dame Children’s Choir. The 150 choristers perform songs of Earth’s beauty and God’s love at the first concert of the season. Bring a friend and enjoy the sound of hope and healing in these young voices. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 11; 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the South Bend Farmers Market, 1105 Northside Blvd., South Bend (Rain location: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17195 Cleveland Road, South Bend)
Katarina String Quartet
Winners of the 2025 Fischoff Grand Prize, the Katarina String Quartet brings artistry and warmth to works from Beethoven to contemporary voices and folk tunes. As Juilliard’s Graduate Resident Quartet, they offer an intimate concert where tradition and innovation meet in compelling harmony. $23 adults, $22 faculty/staff, $15 non-ND students/children, $10 ND students.
Sunday, Oct. 12; 4 to 5 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Awards and Competitions
Postdoc Lightning Talk Competition
Postdoctoral scholars will deliver fast-paced, engaging presentations showcasing their research. Come cheer them on as they compete for monetary prizes. And YOU get to vote for the Audience Fan Favorite Award. A reception with light refreshments will follow the competition. Come support the College of Science’s postdocs and discover cutting-edge science.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
Deadlines or Registrations
Mercy Works Huddles
For a limited time, Mercy Works Huddles are open to everyone. Join in for a discussion on how to live out the second tenet of Catholic social teaching in our everyday lives. Grow with the Faith & Justice community in Campus Ministry, share a free meal with your peers, and be inspired to action. RSVP here. To learn more, contact Iyabo Ojulari.
Thursday, Oct. 16; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lounge, Coleman-Morse Center
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.
· Zotero Pop-Up Workshop
Participants will learn the open-source Zotero research tool, which allows scholars to create bibliographies easily, but its capabilities also extend to broader areas of research management, note-taking, and sharing research.
Monday, Oct. 6; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
digest for students?
· Data Organization in Spreadsheets
Good data organization is the foundation of any research project. Most researchers have data in spreadsheets, so it’s the place where many research projects start. In this workshop, you will learn good data entry practices, including formatting data tables in spreadsheets, as well as basic quality control, how to avoid common mistakes, and more.
Monday, Oct. 6; 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Stata for Absolute Beginners
This workshop delivers a quick “swimming” lesson to students, scholars, practitioners, and researchers who want to dive into the world of the statistical software Stata, a commonly used language for data and statistical analysis and visualization.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 3 to 4 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· ArcGIS Online for Beginners
This workshop will teach the foundations of mapping in ESRI’s ArcGIS Online, a browser-based GIS platform that allows users to create, visualize, and manipulate spatial data. Learn how to use ArcGIS Online to answer research questions with spatial data or create maps to add to a class project or thesis.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. 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 citation managers, 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.
Friday, Oct. 10; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), 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.
Friday, Oct. 10; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Hesburgh Libraries Fall Dissertation Camp Applications
Application submission is open for the Fall Dissertation Camp, offered October 20–24 by the Hesburgh Libraries and the University Writing Center. This week-long writing retreat gives participants a chance to focus exclusively on their dissertation project with few distractions. Coffee, tea, lunch, and snacks are provided. Learn more and apply by Wednesday, October 8.
Monday through Friday, Oct. 20–24; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 231, Hesburgh Library
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Research Opportunity
Did You Play Sports in High School? Are You on an ND Club 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.
Faith and Service
Interfaith Fasting and Prayer for Gaza
Join in for an interfaith fasting and prayer service for Gaza, featuring Muslim, Jewish, and Catholic prayers, including Kaddish and a lulav ceremony for Sukkot. Together we will grieve the lives lost in the Gaza genocide. Afterward, we will break our fast with a community meal at Geddes Hall. Sponsored by Campus Ministry, the Institute for Social Concerns, and Student Voices for Palestine.
Tuesday, Oct. 7; 6 to 8 p.m. at the World Peace Plaza
ACE Night 2025
Every child is made for greatness, and Catholic schools deserve teachers whose imagination and zeal match that promise. In ACE Teaching Fellows, you’ll join a mission-driven community and grow in wisdom, faith, and joy through this graduate M.Ed. formation program. Join in to learn more about the ACE experience and #SeeWhereACETakesYou.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in Remick Commons, Visitation Hall
Community Engagement Fair
Get involved in the South Bend community. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome at the 2025 Community Engagement Fair. Meet with more than 30 local organizations that focus on a range of issues. Free food! Sponsored by the Institute for Social Concerns and Student Government.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 4 to 6 p.m. on Library Lawn
Health and Recreation
Fresh Check Day
Fresh Check Day is a mental health fair for college students—a festival with a purpose. Explore interactive booths on stress, friendships, and well-being while enjoying free food, live music, and prizes. Grab Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, Jimmy John’s, and Insomnia Cookies, and connect with resources in a fun, low-pressure way.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fieldhouse Mall
Korea Week: Handcraft Workshops—Maedeup (Traditional Knot Tying)
This workshop will introduce you to the art of maedeup, a traditional knotting craft with more than 3,000 years of history, used for personal or home décor. Renowned artist Karen Ahn has led workshops for the Korean Cultural Center New York, the Korea Society, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art. Registration is now closed. Thank you for your support.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 2 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Panel Discussion: “Harvesting Healthy Relationships”
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join the McDonald Center, P.O.E.T., Gender Relations Center, and Green Dot for “Harvesting Healthy Relationships.” This drop-in event features fall snacks and drinks, conversation, and connection while exploring healthy relationships and ways to build a safer, more respectful campus community.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 210, Duncan Student Center
Be Sure to Take the Health and Wellness Survey
Recently you received a Health and Wellness Survey in your inbox. Please take it. Your responses help the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being continue to learn how to best support you. You will be entered to win one of 24 prizes, with a grand prize of $300 in Domer Dollars. Contact the McDonald Center with questions, mcwell@nd.edu.
Through Friday, Oct. 10
Korean Handcraft Workshops: Make a Korean Language (Hangul) Bookmark
Join professors to learn about the unique Korean alphabet, called Hangul, and create a beautiful bookmark with Korean letters. The development of Hangul was such an important tool for democracy that Hangul Day is celebrated on October 9 each year. Free and open to the public. Ages 5 to 11 are welcome at this family-friendly event.
Saturday, Oct. 11; 11 a.m. to noon in the Story House, St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
Brighten Your Day, Borrow a Happy Light
As we enter autumn and the days become shorter, some people find that their mood starts to dim. “Happy Lights” can help. ND students are eligible to borrow a light from the McDonald Center, Family Resource Center, or Graduate Student Life office for two weeks. Lights are also available in undergraduate residence halls and Restorative Spaces.
Lectures and Presentations
Discussion: “The Impact of AI in Latin America”
Join distinguished leaders for a dynamic discussion on AI research in and for Latin America. This special event will feature two sessions—a series of presentations and a panel discussion featuring Notre Dame faculty and collaborators from institutions across Chile and Mexico.
Monday, Oct. 6; 10 a.m. to noon in Rooms 215/216, McKenna Hall
Lecture: “Private Violence: A Conversation About Gender-Based Violence and Asylum in the United States”
The Kellogg and Klau Institutes host Michele Waslin from the University of Minnesota and Carol Cleaveland from George Mason University to discuss private violence, which reveals how outdated asylum laws fail Latin American women fleeing gender-based violence and calls for reforms centering survivors’ resilience. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 7; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Seminar: “Climate Change and Security”
Joshua W. Busby is a professor of public affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and formerly served as a senior climate adviser to the US Department of Defense. He is the author of three books for Cambridge University Press, most recently States and Nature: The Effects of Climate Change on Security.
Tuesday, Oct. 7; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture: “Beware the Bite: Ticks, Red Meat Allergies, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome”
Lee Rafuse Haines, associate research professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, and doctoral student Jalynn Murry will share fascinating details about a fear-inducing insect spreading across the United States, the lone star tick, and its surprising link to a syndrome that causes a red meat allergy.
Tuesday, Oct. 7; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Leighton Auditorium, Main Branch, St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
Panel Discussion: “Stories of Justice from Death Row”
The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights will host a panel discussion with the Catholic Mobilizing Network. The panel will include Gary Drinkard, a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and later exonerated after spending six years on Alabama’s death row, as well as an attorney and a woman who lost her son to gun violence.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Lecture: “The Pantheon, A Solar Building”
Richard A. Etlin’s lecture demonstrates the degree to which the Pantheon can be considered a solar building and relates the solar activity there to the theme of portraying Rome’s rule over a world empire. Register to attend online.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture, and virtually
Talk: “Notre Dame’s Energy Landscape: Past, Present, and Future”
In Notre Dame’s quest to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Paul Kempf, assistant VP of utilities and maintenance, has overseen the addition of hydroelectric, solar, and geothermal installations, in addition to a long list of energy efficiency upgrades. Hear firsthand accounts of Kempf’s 25-plus years working with Notre Dame’s energy infrastructure.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 138, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture: “For Peace and Democracy, Turning Protest into Policy”
Using the Vietnam peace movement, Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign, and Iraq antiwar movement as examples, David Cortright, Keough School of Global Affairs professor emeritus of the practice, will identify lessons for contemporary campaigns to prevent a new arms race and protest movements to oppose authoritarianism and social injustice. Register for the Zoom meeting link.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls, and virtually
Book presentation: Voci sul Purgatorio di Dante. Una nuova lettura della seconda cantica ed. by Z. Barański and M.A. Terzoli
The Center for Italian Studies is pleased to inaugurate the sixth edition of the series Tre Corone: testi e contesti dell'Italia medievale (2025–26) with an event dedicated to the recently published volume Voci sul Purgatorio di Dante. Una nuova lettura della seconda cantica (Carocci, 2024), edited by Z.G. Barański and M.A. Terzoli.
Friday, Oct. 10; noon to 1 p.m. in the Romance Languages Conference Room (Room 344), Decio Hall, and virtually
Lecture—“In the Midst of Geopolitics and Bioethics: Stem Cell Research and Therapy in India”
Amit Prasad, associate professor in the School of History & Sociology, Georgia Institute of Technology, specializes in global, transnational, and postcolonial sociology and the history of science, technology, and medicine. Sponsored by the South Asia Group and Health, Humanities and Society, Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values. Lunch provided; guests should bring their own beverages.
Friday, Oct. 10; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Dean’s Speaker Series: Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines Group and American Airlines
Join Dean Martijn Cremers for a fireside chat with Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines Group and American Airlines, as they discuss leadership, Isom’s journey to American Airlines, and his advice for future leaders. The Dean’s Speaker Series brings distinguished executives from leading global companies to share insights on leadership and careers. Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
Friday, Oct. 10; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business
Arts & Letters Crash Course Series: “A History of Art in 25 Objects”
Catch a glimpse of Notre Dame classes in action at the Crash Course series. For this lecture, Rachel Patt, assistant professor of art history, will discuss how the class examines 25 key artworks spanning the breadth of the globe’s cultures as prisms to explore the fullness of the human experience in worlds past and present.
Friday, Oct. 10; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 129, DeBartolo Hall
Science Exploration Series—“Burned, Bitten, and Booming: Why Savanna Plants Love Disturbance”
African savannas depend on fire and the relationship between plants and herbivores to maintain the coexistence between trees and grasses. Explore the remarkable resilience of savanna plants and examine the threats that could disrupt their balance with Emily Wedel, postdoctoral researcher, Department of Biological Sciences. Don’t forget the hands-on activities in the Eck backyard from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 10; 3 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
MVP Lecture: “Tending the Soul in Turbulent Times”
Elizabeth Oldfield is a writer and public speaker fascinated by how we build lives and organizations that reflect the values of connection, clarity, and courage. She is the author of Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times, exploring how we can build spiritual core strength for an unstable age. A reception and book signing to follow.
Friday, Oct. 10; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Museum of Biodiversity Open House
The Museum of Biodiversity will be open for tours. The museum showcases an extensive collection of preserved vertebrates, insects, plants, and fossils that have been collected over the last 150 years.
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 11; noon to 2 p.m. in Room 102, Jordan Hall of Science
Social Gatherings
Korea Week: Experience Korean Flavors
Korea Week 2025 is a vibrant celebration of Korean craftsmanship and language, marking the 579th anniversary of Hangul Day (Korean Alphabet Day). Explore the culinary culture with a sampling of iconic Korean dishes, catered by A Bite with Mee. Experience Korea’s past and present through music, food, art, and language. Free and open to Notre Dame faculty, staff, and students.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in the Forum, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Korea Week: Culture Booth
Want to try Squid Game without risking your life? Visit the Korean culture booth! Enjoy traditional games like Jegichagi, Gongginori, and the famous Ddakjichigi. You can also rent traditional Korean costumes for photos, create a Korean alphabet (Hangul) bookmark, and pick up some special souvenirs from the Korean Cultural Center in Washington, DC. Free and open to all.
Thursday, Oct. 9; 1 to 3 p.m. on the quad between Jenkins Nanovic Halls and Stayer Center
Football Fridays at the Eck
Kick off your game weekend every Friday before a home game. Join Fighting Irish fans for live music, tailgate food, interviews with Notre Dame celebrities, student group performances, the Football Fridays Backyard with beer and wine for purchase, and more.
Friday, Oct. 10; 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Eck Visitors Center
Midterm Breakfast Break
Take a break from the books and treat yourself at Midterm Breakfast Break. Join in for a cozy night of free breakfast food, stress-relieving crafts, and fun wellness goodie bags. Come unwind, refuel, and recharge—you’ve earned it! Free to all students.
Friday, Oct. 10; 9 to 11 p.m. in South Dining Hall
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tip: Can You Spot a Phish?
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Each week watch for simple steps for a safer campus. Have you ever received an email with grammatical errors, too-good-to-be-true offers, a sense of urgency, threats of serious consequences, or unexpected links or QR codes? These are all signs of phishing. Messages like these should always be reported.
Canvas Tip: Stay on Top of Due Dates, Grades, and Recent Feedback
As the semester progresses and there’s more to keep track of, your Canvas dashboard can help keep you on top of it all. The dashboard sidebar contains the most important details at a quick glance, such as the week’s due dates, and recent grades and feedback from your instructors.