For the Week of October 10
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
“Daughters of Our Lady: Finding a Place at Notre Dame”
In 2022, the University celebrates 50 years of coeducation. “Daughters of Our Lady: Finding a Place at Notre Dame” joins the year-long celebrations throughout campus. This exhibit presents a selection of materials from Notre Dame Archives that record the journey toward coeducation. Special curator-led open house tours will be held at 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18.
Mondays through Fridays until Dec. 16; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
The Big Draw: Figure It Out
In celebration of the international Big Draw Festival, explore the complexity of the human form during facilitated life drawing sessions in the 18th- and 19th-century galleries (which will be open only to those drawing). No experience is required. Guidance will be provided by Notre Dame MFA students and materials will be supplied. For adults 17 and older.
Thursday, Oct. 13; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art
The Big Draw: Snite Sketches
In celebration of the international Big Draw Festival, drawing materials will be available in the galleries to satisfy your creative itch all month long. Grab a drawing board, a few sheets of paper and a pencil, and then head into the galleries to sketch one of your favorite works of art.
Available daily during the Snite Museum of Art’s open hours
Films
“Gunda” (2020)
In the documentary “Gunda,” filmmaker Viktor Kossakovsky reminds us that we share our planet with billions of other animals and reminds us of the inherent value of life and the mystery of all animal consciousness, including our own. These screenings are in conjunction with Michiana VegFest, which occurs Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Century Center in downtown South Bend. (93 minutes). Fac/Staff: $6. Students: $4.
Thursday, Oct. 13; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Oct. 14; 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16; 4 p.m.
Performances
Schola Musicorum 57
The Notre Dame Schola Musicorum, founded by Department of Music faculty in 1993, studies and performs Gregorian chant from medieval manuscripts. Its 57th concert, titled “Great Moments of Gregorian Chant,” includes some of the most famous and iconic melodies of the church year. Free with ticket for faculty, staff and students.
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 9 p.m. in the Reyes Organ and Choral Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Indian Classical Music Concert
Performed by Pandit Rupak Kulkarni (flute), Pandit Indrajit Banerjee (sitar), and Pandit Subhen Chatterjee (tabla). Free admission.
Sunday, Oct. 16; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium (first floor), Hesburgh Library
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Closures, Limited Hours and Cancellations
Hesburgh Library Fall Break Building Hours
Hesburgh Library will have limited hours during fall break (Oct. 16-22).
Open: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours. Regular hours will resume Sunday, Oct. 23.
Deadlines or Registrations
Oil Painting Workshop Series
(For graduate students only.) Learn how to paint with oils from a fellow graduate student! No previous experience is necessary. Free paint supplies will be provided including canvases, brushes and paints. Come to work on your art throughout the semester — no need to do it all in one sitting! The space is limited so make sure to RSVP on NDCentral.
Notre Dame Vision Mentor Application
Notre Dame Vision is accepting applications from undergraduates of all years for its weeklong Summer 2023 conferences. Students serve in different positions, exercising positions of real, ministerial leadership as they accompany high school students to understand their gifts and live them out for others. Application is open at mcgrath.nd.edu/mentor until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Panel Discussion — “Social Media’s Impacts on Conflict and Democracy: The Techtonic Shift”
Social media platforms are having wide impacts on conflict dynamics around the world. Although media coverage of these impacts typically focuses on Western democracies, researchers in the southern hemisphere are also documenting local impacts in their countries. The panel discussion features new and overlooked insights from the Global South. Presented by the Keough School.
Monday, Oct. 17; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Keough School Washington Office and via Zoom
Panel Discussion — “Afghanistan: Promoting a People-Centered Approach to Aid and Development”
Negotiating food security and development in Afghanistan requires innovative approaches to avoid legitimating the sanctioned Taliban regime while fostering sustainable, community-led development rather than simply providing international handouts. How can the international community facilitate such an approach? Presented by the Keough School.
Tuesday, Oct. 18; 9 to 11 a.m. in the Keough School Washington Office and via Zoom
Time-Out for Tech/Clean-up Crew
The Zoom link(s) will be added to the calendar event the day before the session.
∙ Gmail
Is your inbox out of control? Or do you just have thousands of emails piling up in your All Mail label? This session will show you easy ways to clean out your Gmail account.
Tuesday, Oct. 18; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
∙ Photos
Cleaning out your Google photos could be as simple as deleting them all, but if that’s not what you want to do, come to this session and learn how to save your precious (or not so precious) memories by moving them into another storage space.
Wednesday, Oct. 19; 10:30 to 11 a.m. via Zoom
∙ Your Computer
Cleaning up your computer means sorting through folders and files and discarding or moving some. This session will show you some techniques for cleaning things up and keeping them that way.
Thursday, Oct. 20; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
Notre Dame-Purdue Soft Matter and Polymers Symposium
All interested researchers are encouraged to register for this symposium with keynote speaker Cecilia Leal from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and presentations by Notre Dame and Purdue faculty and students focused on the synthesis and characterization of synthetic soft materials and their broad applications. Students and postdocs are also welcome to register to present a research poster. The registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 17.
Saturday, Oct. 29; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Inclusive Campus Student Survey Results
Last spring, the University administered the third iteration of the Inclusive Campus Student Survey. The full report can be accessed by students using their NetID and password at diversity.nd.edu/inclusion. Student Affairs will soon host student-led focus groups to determine how to put the survey’s open-ended comments into action. Apply to serve as a volunteer focus group facilitator.
MMSAND’s Coffee House
Join the Multiracial/Multiethnic Student Association of Notre Dame for an informal discussion on Black identities within the Latinx community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This cultural conversation will center on unity and inclusivity. Pastries and drinks will be provided. RSVP on NDCentral.
Thursday, Oct. 13; 7 to 8 p.m. in the McNeill Room (Room 116), LaFortune Student Center
Walking Hand in Hand: Navigating the Sexual Assault Support System on Campus
Join the Gender Relations Center in learning from Amber Monroe of Title IX, Jessica Richmond-Castello of the Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County and Lane Obringer of Student Government on how to support survivors and address the effects of trauma. Snacks and RVAM T-shirts will be provided.
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Educational and Research Opportunities
Fall Senior Thesis Camp
Senior Thesis Camp is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to make progress on their thesis or capstone project during fall break. Jumpstart your research and writing process by establishing a framework for writing/research, working in Hesburgh Library spaces and consulting with librarians and Writing Center tutors. Registration required. Undergraduate students may register for one or all of the following days.
Monday through Friday, Oct. 17-21; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 231, Hesburgh Library
Intercultural Development Day: “Mind the Gap (on Cultural Differences)”
In this session, explore how cultural differences are handled and processed. The session will start by dynamically deconstructing stereotypes and then practice a new exercise to break down the way we interact across cultures. For more information, contact Mary Davis, mdavis35@nd.edu. All are welcome!
Wednesday, Oct. 12; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 113, DeBartolo Hall'
Basic Web Design: HTML and CSS
In this workshop, attendees will learn the basics of HTML coding. HTML (hypertext markup language) is used to show content on the page. HTML describes the structure of a website semantically along with presentation cues, making it a markup language rather than a programming language.
Thursday, Oct. 13; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 334, Bond Hall
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
HTML & CSS — Essential Training
In this hands-on workshop, build simple web pages to understand the relationship between HTML and CSS. A familiarity with HTML and CSS can improve the clarity and power of your communication and design, help you better understand contemporary internet and better style content in platforms that allow you access to source code.
Friday, Oct. 14; 1 to 3 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
College of Science Video
The Association for Women in Science is partnering with the College of Science to ask, “What do you fight for as a woman in science?” Record a 15-second response to this question as part of a video initiative to highlight the accomplishments of women in science at Notre Dame. Interested? Please fill out this form and upload your video by Sunday, Oct. 16.
Faith and Service
Catholic Mass in Swahili
Celebrate Christ with a Mass and liturgy in Swahili. A gathering for refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome, and guidance in both English and Swahili will be provided. Officiant: Rev. Frank Murphy, C.S.C. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Eva Hoeckner (ehoeckn2@nd.edu).
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 5 to 6 p.m. in Siegfried Hall Chapel
College of Arts and Letters Dean’s Office Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon
Over the past 22 years, the College Arts and Letters has raised more than $156,000 for United Health Services to support breast cancer treatment and diagnostics for patients in our community. There are many ways to participate in this year’s Arts and Letters Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities, including a walk-a-thon with Dean Sarah Mustillo. Registration is closed.
Thursday, Oct. 13; 3 to 4 p.m. outside the Great Hall of O’Shaughnessy
Catholic Mass in German
Celebrate Christ with a Mass and liturgy in German. All are welcome, and guidance in both English and German will be provided. Officiant: Father Vincenz Heereman. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Eva Hoeckner (ehoeckn2@nd.edu).
Thursday, Oct. 13; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Geddes Hall Chapel
(RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, Oct. 12)
Donuts and Donations
You “do nut” want to miss this! Join the Arts and Letters Staff Advisory Support Committee where A&L staff will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts and hot beverages and hosting a ticketed raffle. All proceeds support United Health Services and local breast cancer patients. Review the poster for details.
Friday, Oct. 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the tent east of Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Health and Recreation
Flu Vaccine Blitz
This week’s Flu Blitz will be open to students, faculty, staff and dependents. Appointments must be made and masks are required to participate. Pre-register now.
All students must receive the flu vaccine by Monday, Oct. 31. Otherwise, the University will place a registration hold on the student’s account, which will prevent the student from registering for spring classes. Learn more here.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 11-12; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Stepan Center
Lectures and Presentations
Virtues and Vocations Forum: “Beauty at Work”
Virtues and Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Brandon Vaidyanathan, the chair of the Department of Sociology at Catholic University of America, will present. Register now to attend.
Monday, Oct. 10; noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom
Flash Panel — “Glasnost and Gorbachev in 2022: The Old Cold War and Its End?”
A panel of speakers from the worlds of diplomacy, policymaking and religious faith, representing different experiences and expertise, will explore the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Monday, Oct. 10; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via livestream on YouTube
“The Uyghur Genocide and Threats to Religious Liberty”: A Conversation with Commissioner Nury Turkel
The conversation is with Commissioner Nury Turkel, a human rights advocate for Uyghur people and the first U.S.-educated Uyghur American lawyer. This event, hosted by the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Initiative, will feature discussion on the plight of the Uyghurs and what the global community can do to safeguard religious liberty in China.
Monday, Oct. 10; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the McCartan Courtroom, Eck Hall of Law
Time-Out for Tech: Windows 11
Windows 11 has been touted as a whole new ballgame. It looks different than Windows 10, that’s for sure, but how different is it really? Come to this session and see for yourself. The Zoom link will be added to the calendar event the day before the session.
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 10 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society Fall Symposium
Join a day of exploration with the Lucy Family Institute where interface of data science and society will be celebrated. This year’s fall symposium will bring together academic, industry and community collaborators around the theme of becoming a force for good in the world.
Tuesday, Oct. 11; noon to 7 p.m. in Room 215, McKenna Hall
O’Hara’s Heirs: The Mendoza Deans Panel Discussion
Dean Martijn Cremers along with former deans Roger Huang and Carolyn Woo discuss the major trends and changes in the business school over its 100-year history. Moderated by Brett Beasley, writer and editorial program manager at Notre Dame Research and co-author (with Kerry Temple) of “O’Hara’s Heirs: Business Education at Notre Dame, 1921-2021.”
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 3 to 4 p.m. in Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business
Our Universe Revealed Lecture Series: “What’s the Most Common Hospital Infection? It’s Not What You May Think ...”
Urinary catheterization is a common procedure in hospitals and nursing homes, but placement of catheters can often cause urinary tract infections in patients. New research by Ana Flores-Mireles, the Hawk Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, shows how catheterization changes the bladder environment and how a promising new intervention reduces infections.
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joe County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
Live Sports Podcast: “Burn It All Down”
Hosts of the “Burn It All Down” podcast will help inaugurate Notre Dame’s new Minor in Sport, Media and Culture by recording a live episode for a public audience. Join sports journalists and academics Shireen Ahmed, Amira Rose Davis, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther as they tackle issues like gender equity in collegiate sports, the good and bad effects of NIL, and the professionalization of women’s sports. A Q&A will follow. Free but ticketed. Review the poster.
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
London Research Seminar: “Novels by Aliens” and “Fractured Goodness”
Kate Marshall, professor in the Department of English, presents on the transition from genre to mood in hybrid fictions of the 21st century (“Novels by Aliens”). Christopher Shields, professor in the Department of Philosophy, presents on value pluralism and the commensurability of goodness (“Fractured Goodness”). Free registration online.
Wednesday, Oct. 12; 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. virtually; streaming live from the London Global Gateway
[POSTPONED] “The Gifts of Movement/Transformative Migrations in the Digital Age”: Saïd Khatibi and Amara Lakhous in Conversation with Alexander Elinson
Part of the Literatures of Annihilation, Exile and Resistance, a research collective and lecture series.
Friday, Oct. 14; noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
Design Lecture by Olivia De Sonne Ammaccapane ’19
The lecture, by the lead design researcher at Allseated, is titled “Faking It While Making It — A still-in-progress, imposter-syndrome-battling, success(ish) story of working in UX research.”
Friday, Oct. 14; 1 to 2 p.m. in Room 226, West Lake Hall
Talk: “Saving Democracy by Revering the Constitution”
Presented by Congresswoman Liz Cheney. In-person complimentary tickets are available in advance for Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross students, faculty, staff and alumni. You can obtain them (with ID) at the LaFortune Student Center Box Office, with a maximum of two tickets given per ID. Only alumni may request tickets by submitting this form. Any remaining tickets will be available to the Notre Dame community at Washington Hall one hour prior to the lecture. The livestream will be available at this link. (UPDATED LINK: https://youtu.be/k6SJJrNgFmA)
Friday, Oct. 14; 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Washington Hall and via livestream
Notre Dame Nuclear Science Lab: The History and the Science
Notre Dame his home to one of the country’s longest-running nuclear physics programs. Learn the history of the Nuclear Science Laboratory and hear an overview of the current program. Immediately following the talk by Dan Bardayan, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, take a tour through the lab and see the three accelerators. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 15; 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Room 127, Nieuwland Science Hall
Saturdays with the Saints Lecture: “Saint Mary in Dante”
The lecture is presented by Leonard DeLorenzo, McGrath Institute for Church Life. This year’s series focuses on Saints of the Blessed Mother. “Saturdays with the Saints” is a Notre Dame Game Day lecture series that combines the University’s rich traditions of Catholic faith and spirited game days.
Saturday, Oct. 15; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Social Gatherings
Acousticafé
If you would like to perform, please visit linktr.ee/subnd.
Thursday, Oct. 13; 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Library Lawn (rain location: Hagerty Family Café inside Duncan Student Center)
Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
The Department of Art, Art History and Design hosts a chili cook-off as part of an annual college-wide effort to raise money for United Health Services. UHS provides breast cancer screenings and treatment services in the Michiana area.
$5–a bowl of chili (*free toppings bar)
$8–all you can eat
$2–root beer floats
$1–drinks
Wednesday, Oct. 12; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the commons area (third floor), Riley Hall
Festival of Lights: The Many Stories of Diwali
Diwali is the biggest festival of the year in India. It is a five-day festival and gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. Join FLTA Stuti Benal as she tells the many stories that surround this spiritual holiday.
Wednesday, Oct. 12; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 334, Bond Hall
Ciorcal Comhrá! Irish Conversation Table
Discover more about the language and culture of Ireland and meet new people. Sponsored by the Department of Irish Language and Literature. Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, Oct. 13; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 334, Bond Hall
Festa dos Santos Populares
During the Festa dos Santos Populares, two of the most popular celebrations in Portugal and Brazil are brought together. The festivities originally honor the harvests and the saints, particularly St. Anthony, the patron of Lisbon; St. John the Baptist; and St. Peter. There will be food and drinks, as well as the traditional quadrilha dance.
Thursday, Oct. 13; 6 to 9 p.m. in Room 106, Bond Hall
Football Fridays at the Eck
Kick off your game weekend at Football Fridays at the Eck! Join your fellow Fighting Irish fans for live music from Morgan Fingleton, tailgate food from Portillo’s (including $1 hot dogs), interviews with Notre Dame celebrities, performances from the pom squad and cheer team and more.
Friday, Oct. 14; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eck Visitors Center
Notre Dame Cultural Showcase
This annual event celebrates the beautiful diversity of cultures, backgrounds and talents here at Notre Dame. The showcase will include group performances, individual performances, food trucks, student groups serving food, prize giveaways and more.
Friday, Oct. 14; 8:30 to 11 p.m. on Library Lawn
Shamrock Kickoff
Stop by North Quad to get ready to cheer for the Fighting Irish with giveaways and food trucks! Can you guess which food truck is coming this week?
Saturday, Oct. 15; 3 to 7 p.m. on North Quad
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Mobile Concessions Ordering
Skip the concessions lines during football games with mobile ordering available through your GrubHub app. NDTOGO pickup lockers are located on the mezzanine level of the concourse near section 36.
Also This Week...
Book Signing with Robert Schmuhl
Robert Schmuhl will sign copies of his book “The Glory and the Burden: The American Presidency from the New Deal to the Present, Expanded Edition.” This new edition goes further yet in its acute examination of the state of the American presidency today, tracing the policies and personalities that have shaped our contemporary American political landscape through the Biden era.
Friday, Oct. 14; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore