For the Week of October 14
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Storytellers & Image-Makers: A Celebration of Art and Literature
Join the art museum for an afternoon of inspiring experiences celebrating the power of stories in books and works of art. Duncan Tonatiuh, an award-winning author and illustrator, will do a read-aloud in English at 2:00 p.m. and in Spanish at 3:00 p.m. A book signing will follow each session.
Saturday, Oct. 19; 1 to 4 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Rhymes for Young Ghouls (2013)
One of the most important new voices to take up horror, Mi’gmaq filmmaker Jeff Barnaby is committed to Indigenous, factually grounded storytelling. On a fictional Red Crow reservation, where Canadian First Nations people suffer under racist governmental control, a teenage girl organizes a posse of disillusioned friends to avenge their mistreatment. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, free for students.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Just Mercy (2019)
Just Mercy goes inside America’s broken criminal justice system and compels us to confront inequality and injustice. Based on the best-selling book, the unforgettable story is about Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) and the case of Walter McMillian (Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx), who was convicted and sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, free for students.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Evil Does Not Exist (2023)
Takumi and his daughter live in a small village close to Tokyo but closer to nature’s cycle and rhythms. When the village residents learn of a corporate plan to build a “glamping” site near Takumi’s house with ominous consequences, it becomes a haunting, unexpected cinematic experience that reconstitutes the boundaries of the ecopolitical thriller. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Friday, Oct. 18; 7 to 8:45 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Oct. 19; 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20; 4 p.m.
Grounded (Tesori)
Mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, one of opera’s great young stars, portrays Jess, a hotshot fighter pilot whose unplanned pregnancy takes her out of the cockpit and lands her in Las Vegas, operating a Reaper drone. Struggling to adjust to modern warfare, she fights to maintain her sanity and her soul as she is called to deliver death by remote. $23 adult, $16 child/student.
Saturday, Oct. 19; 1 to 3:45 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
A young orphan, Lewis (Owen Vacarro), goes to live with his uncle (Jack Black) and soon realizes he and his neighbor (Cate Blanchett) have magical powers, which come in handy when Lewis mistakenly resurrects the dead.
Sunday, Oct. 20; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Cornelia Sommer, Bassoonist, and Dror Baitel, Piano
As part of an album release tour, Cornelia Sommer and Dror Baitel present a magical evening of original arrangements of classic fairy-tale music, as well as newly commissioned works. This concert is free and not ticketed.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Letras Latinas 20th Anniversary Event
For this seventh installment of Letras Latinas’s yearlong celebration, we welcome presidential inaugural poet and National Humanities Medal recipient Richard Blanco. He will be joined by Rigoberto González, award-winning writer, editor, and critic, whose most recent book, Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology, we will also celebrate.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Reyes Family Board Room, McKenna Hall
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Limited seating remains for the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the famed ensemble founded more than 90 years ago, which DPAC audiences last experienced in 2006. Encounter the raw power and unbridled emotion of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony, Shostakovich’s explosive Violin Concerto No. 1, and a new work by Kenney Center honoree Tania León. Adults $95, faculty/staff $90, student/child $25, ND students $10.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Twelfth Night (Actors From The London Stage)
Love, deception, ambition, and desire collide in Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s great romantic comedy. A delightful blend of mistaken identity, disguises, and love triangles, Twelfth Night is brought to life by Actors From The London Stage, the renowned five-actor touring group. All ND student tickets are just $10! $10–$25; group rates available.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, Oct. 31; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1; 7:30 p.m.
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Closures, Limited Hours, and Cancellations
Closure of Douglas Road Sidewalk
Starting Monday, October 14, the northern sidewalk of Douglas Road will be closed between University Village Drive and the construction entrance for the future KinderCare facility. This is to allow for the installation of new utilities for the childcare center. Work should be completed by the end of the week.
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Enrollment Division Offices Closed
The Enrollment Division offices will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, for an all-hands meeting.
Hesburgh Library Fall Break Building Hours
During fall break (October 20–26), Hesburgh Library will be open Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Regular hours will resume Sunday, October 27. Find all branch and service desk hours at library.nd.edu/hours.
Deadlines or Registrations
Conversations that Matter: Reimagining Politics in the Light of the Eucharist
This series from the McGrath Institute for Church Life explores the Church’s call to participate in political life and the complexities, challenges, and possibilities therein: What is politics? How do Catholics balance the call to participation without making an idol of politics? How can the Eucharist transform our understanding of politics? Can we envision a world where charity, not political ideology, guides our actions and decisions? Register online for the Zoom link.
Tuesday, Oct. 22; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
McCloskey New Venture Competition
Do you have an idea for a new product, device, or technology? If so, you are the perfect candidate for the McCloskey New Venture Competition! Use the tremendous resources made available through the McCloskey Competition and the IDEA Center to build your idea into a profitable business solution and compete to win more than $600,000 in cash and other prizes.
The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Notre Dame Vision Mentor Applications Open
Notre Dame Vision is now accepting applications from all undergraduate students. Share your story, witness to your faith, and mentor high school students from across the country and the world during summer 2025. Form incredible bonds with fellow undergraduates as you facilitate small groups, dynamic music, and immersive program activities. No previous experience is required.
Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28
GIS Day: Call for Lightning Talk Proposals
GIS Day at Notre Dame is a symposium on November 20 that combines workshops, presentations, and more to demonstrate the power of geospatial technologies. Share how GIS contributes to your research during five-to-10-minute lightning talks. Please submit a brief abstract with a title and all author affiliation(s) to Matthew.Sisk@nd.edu.
Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 1.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Teaching with the Columbus Murals
The Columbus Murals on the second floor of the Main Building will be uncovered from Monday, October 28 through noon on Friday, November 1 to allow instructors and their students to engage with and discuss the murals. More information about the Columbus Murals, their history, and their use by instructors can be found here.
Educational and Research Opportunities
Topic Modeling Against a Corpora
Topic modeling is a process of analyzing a collection of texts to better understand the collection as a whole. This process can be useful for identifying genres, authors, or subjects in a body of literature. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate and facilitate the use of a free Java-based program called Topic Modeling Tool. Learn more and register.
Monday, Oct. 14; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Using the Distant Reader
This workshop will help anybody across campus who needs to read large volumes of materials take control of their 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. Learn more and register.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Introduction to Text Mining
In this hands-on workshop, learn the benefits of using computers to analyze textual corpora such as a collection of books or journal articles. Sometimes called “distant” or “scalable” reading, text mining is a way to analyze the words or phrases in a text to find patterns and anomalies within it.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Data Organization in Spreadsheets
Good data organization is the foundation of any research project. Most researchers have data in spreadsheets, so that’s 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Introduction to Natural Language Processing with Python
This hands-on workshop is an introduction to the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), a 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. Learn more and register.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Mass in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel
Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Luke, patron saint of artists, in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel. This Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Martin Lam Nguyen, C.S.C., professor of studio art at Notre Dame.
Friday, Oct. 18; 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Winter Clothing Drive
All winter clothes and gear in good condition are welcome to help graduate students prepare for the upcoming winter season. Drop-off locations: Bond Hall, LaFortune Student Center, Jenkins Nanovic Halls, and the graduate lounge of Duncan Student Center. Organized by Bryce Dye in collaboration with the Quality of Life and Sustainability Committees of Student Government.
Through Thursday, Oct. 31
Health and Recreation
Artful Yoga
Engage with the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art 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. Mats are provided or you can bring your own.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Lectures and Presentations
Lecture—“Gender, Memory, Justice: ‘Comfort Women’ in Contemporary China’s Public Culture”
Lin Li is the James P. Storer Assistant Professor of Asian History at Kenyon College. The lecture is part of a Justice and Asia faculty project organized by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.
Monday, Oct. 14; 2 to 3:15 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Religious Freedom in Ukraine: A Virtual Flash Panel
This virtual flash panel discussion will cover the background and the implications of recent developments on religious freedom within Ukraine, including the controversy around the August 20 law banning the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Monday, Oct. 14; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
Book Discussion: Zhou Enlai: A Life with Author Chen Jian
Chen Jian, a Distinguished Global Network Professor of History at NYU/NYU-Shanghai and the Hu Shih Professor Emeritus at Cornell University, will discuss his biography of Zhou Enlai, the first premier of the People’s Republic of China. Lunch and copies of the book will be available while supplies last.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture—“Embodying Resistance: Amazigh Indigenous Women, Colonialism, and Orientalism”
In this lecture from Kif-Kif Bledi director Raïssa Leï examining the images and narratives found in colonial archives, attendees will revisit the biased portrayals of Amazigh (Indigenous) women imposed by French colonialism and how these perspectives traveled across the Atlantic to the United States.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Object Study Room, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Bryan Stevenson: 2024 Annual Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture
The Center for Social Concerns will host acclaimed public interest attorney and author Bryan Stevenson at the Morris Performing Arts Center in downtown South Bend. His memoir, Just Mercy, was adapted into a feature film. The free event is open to the general public, no ticket required. A free shuttle will be available between campus and downtown.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend
Lecture: “Bodies of Wood, Flesh, and Light: Contemporary Technology in Traditional Japanese Puppet Theatre”
Since 2010, the world of Japanese puppet theater, long considered “traditional,” has been experimenting with integrating new technologies, such as vocaloids, projections, and holograms, alongside the wooden puppets and the bodies of the puppeteers, vocalists, and musicians in live performance and in film. This talk will explore how these performances interweave new, immaterial technologies of performance to generate shifting modes of liveness and corporeality.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 11 a.m. to noon in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture: “Preservation Today”
Ashley R. Wilson, FAIA, is an architect with more than 30 years of experience in preservation architecture. She specializes in nationally significant historic sites, addressing preservation and operations to make them successful and effective nonprofits. Working as a consultant now, she previously served as the chief architect at the National Trust.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in Room 109, Manfredi Family Auditorium, Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Book Launch—Sanctions for Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation: Moving Forward
Peter Wallensteen, the Richard G. Starmann Sr. Research Professor Emeritus, will discuss his new book, Sanctions for Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation: Moving Forward (Routledge, 2024). Panelists are George A. Lopez, the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies; Kelsey Davenport, MA ’11; and Monica Montgomery, BA ’19.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 10:30 a.m. to noon in C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Talk—“Storytelling for Social Justice: A Conversation with Duncan Tonatiuh”
Join award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh as he discusses adapting Mexican American experiences and immigrant stories into compelling books for young readers. Tonatiuh will discuss his creative process with a specific focus on two books: Separate is Never Equal and Dear Primo.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Julian Samora Scholars Lounge (Room 315), Bond Hall
Talk—“Stories & Images: An Opportunity for Educators with Author and Illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh”
Join Raclin Murphy to celebrate the work of award-winning picture book author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh. Tonatiuh will share his journey to becoming an author and illustrator, explore the role picture books with diverse representation can play in today’s classrooms, and discuss visual literacy and the unique way that picture books help students.
Friday, Oct. 18; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Social Gatherings
German Language Table
Join Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant Nora Schlosser and participate in the weekly German Language Table. Come and join fellow peers, faculty, and staff where you can practice your German while having your meal! All levels of German are welcome.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 6 to 7 p.m. in North Dining Hall
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Time-Out for Tech: What’s New in Google
Stay updated on the latest Google features and discover tips and tricks to boost your productivity!
Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Canvas Tip: Use Your Canvas Calendar for More Than Assignments
Canvas adds due dates for assignments and quizzes to your calendar, but you can add reminders for reading assignments, tutoring, or group meet-up dates as well. Set your calendar to Agenda View to see the week at a glance.
Also This Week...
Shred Event
The University Archives and Shred-it are offering a free, secure, and confidential document shredding event for Notre Dame faculty, staff, students, and retirees. A Shred-it truck will be parked in the Mason Support Center parking lot. Open to faculty, staff, postdocs, undergraduates, and graduate students. Learn more.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mason Support Center parking lot (located off St. Joseph Drive behind the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union)
