For the Week of October 28
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Art180 First Friday
Wondering how to spend 180 minutes with your chosen work of art? Interested in meeting others also participating in Art180? Stop by the museum for Art180 First Fridays! These drop-in hours will include small activities and prompts to guide you on your Art180 journey, along with the opportunity to chat with others.
Friday, Nov. 1; 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Open Studio
Join in for Open Studio, a monthly drop-in program designed to help people of all ages connect with their creative side. This program encourages participants to engage—in guided or freestyle ways—with materials inspired by the themes, techniques, and media of a featured work of art. This season, we’ll focus on Endless by Jaume Plensa.
Sunday, Nov. 3; noon to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Emmanuel Gras Short Film Showcase #1
By immersing viewers in the herd and their natural rhythm, A Cow’s Life encourages us to reconsider our connections with other animals and our perceptions of time. In A Living Being, a male voice describes the physical and mental journey of a man who has just become homeless. Director Emmanuel Gras is scheduled to appear.
Monday, Oct. 28; 8 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Goodnight Mommy (2014)
In Goodnight Mommy, a mother returns to her countryside lake house after plastic surgery with her head wrapped in bandages, obscuring her face. Her 10-year-old twins are disturbed by a shift in her post-operation behavior and begin to doubt if the woman underneath all the gauze is their mother.
$7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students, free for ND students.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
A French Revolution (2022)
October 2018, France. Macron’s government decrees a fuel tax increase. Protests start to grow. Citizens mobilized; this began the Yellow Vest movement. Agnès, Benoît, Nathalie, and Allan commit themselves to the struggle. Like the nation, they discover they have a voice to be heard. Director Emmanuel Gras will be in attendance for this special screening, part of the Nanovic Institute’s Film Series. This screening is co-hosted with Olivier Morel, associate professor of film studies and a Nanovic Institute faculty fellow. All are welcome to this event, but free tickets are required from the box office.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Killer’s Delight (1978)
A “true crime” mood piece inspired by notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, Killer’s Delight is an intriguing mix of proto-slasher chills and detective drama thrills. An unknown killer in a van is stalking women in Northern California. Sgt. Vince De Carlo is assigned to the case with almost nothing to go on until the killer hunts at a public pool. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students, free for ND students.
Thursday, Oct. 31; 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Pit (1981)
Twelve-year-old Jamie is a bullied outcast in his small town—and he has no friends besides his demonic teddy bear, Teddy. Influenced by commands he hears from Teddy, Jamie lures his unsuspecting tormentors one by one to a forest pit he has discovered on the outskirts of town, where they have no idea what awaits them. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students, free for ND students.
Thursday, Oct. 31; 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Makala (2017)
Kasongo, a young man living in Congo with his wife and daughters, wants to purchase land and build his family home. He decides to earn money by selling charcoal, culled from the ashes of a mighty hardwood tree he felled and baked in an earthen oven. On a bicycle, he makes a treacherous journey to the market. Director Emmanuel Gras is scheduled to appear.
Friday, Nov. 1; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Emanuel Gras Short Film Showcase #2
Placing viewers directly in the middle of a herd and following the cows’ rhythm, A Cow’s Life (2011) attends and fixes our gaze on their graze to reconsider our connections to other animals, time, and what we can reset. Film: #2: In AMO (2013), in a universe that looks like nothingness, two beings seem to exist only to come into contact.
Friday, Nov. 1; 9:30 to 10:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Emmanuel Gras Short Film Showcase #3
Director Cecilia Kim’s Salt Dreams explores a liminal space of transformation and discovery. The poetic narration reflects on the filmmaker’s relationship with her mother and others. The written text and voice alternates in Korean and English. In Emmanuel Gras’s AMO, two beings seem to exist only to come into contact. Gras and Kim are scheduled to appear.
Saturday, Nov. 2; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Panopticon (2024)
After his father abandons him to become an Orthodox monk, Sandro struggles to reconcile his duty to God and his awakening sexuality, which manifests in uncontrollable ways and leads him to questionable behavior as he searches for meaning and belonging in the turbulent society of post-Soviet Georgia.
Saturday, Nov. 2; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Leviathan (2012)
A groundbreaking, immersive portrait of the contemporary commercial fishing industry. Filmed off the coast of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a hulking groundfish trawler journeys into the murky black waters on a weeks-long fishing expedition in a vivid representation of the work, the sea, the machinery, and the players, human and marine.
Saturday, Nov. 2; 9:30 to 10:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Coco (2017)
Celebrate, this year belatedly, el Día de los Muertos with DPAC’s annual Pfinklepfunder screening of Coco. Born into a family with a tight ban on music but desperate to perform, young Miguel lands in the Land of the Dead. After meeting the lovable trickster Héctor, the two new friends embark on an incredible journey to unlock a family mystery. $1.
Sunday, Nov. 3; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Godzilla Fest: Screening of the 1954 Original Godzilla Film, and Look-Alike Contest
Celebrate Godzilla Day and the 70th anniversary of Japan’s iconic monster with a screening of the 1954 film. Come in costume and enter the Godzilla look-alike contest. Godzilla tells the tale of a giant monster who wreaks havoc on Tokyo after being awakened by underwater hydrogen bomb testing. The film is not rated. Japanese with English subtitles. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Nov. 3; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Leighton Auditorium, Community Learning Center, in the main branch of the St. Joseph County Public Library, 305 S. Main St., South Bend
Four Daughters (2023)
One of the most acclaimed documentaries in recent years tells the story of Olfa Hamrouni and her four daughters. Attempting to answer how and why the Tunisian woman’s two eldest were radicalized, Ben Hania reveals a complex history. He explores the nature of memory, rebellion, and the ties that bind mothers and daughters.
Sunday, Nov. 3; 4 to 5:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Theater: 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. Only three performances. All ND student tickets just $10! $10–$25; group rates available.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, Oct. 31; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1; 7:30 p.m.
Concert: Fridays at Noon
These concerts feature short performances by talented Department of Music students.
Friday, Nov. 1; noon to 1 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Notre Dame Chorale Concert
Notre Dame’s flagship vocal ensemble presents a typically wide mix of choral masterpieces from the Renaissance to the 20th century. $0–$10.
Friday, Nov. 1; 8 to 9:15 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Voice Student Recital
The students of Deborah Mayer, adjunct assistant professor of music, will perform a recital of “What the World Needs Now is Love” with collaborative pianist, Solomon Duane.
Saturday, Nov. 2; 1 to 2 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Trio Azura
The Fischoff Competition Grand Prize and Senior String Division Gold winner has built incredible chemistry and developed a comprehensive repertoire despite only recently being formed. The program includes Jennifer Higdon’s Piano Trio No. 1, Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D Major, op. 70, no. 1, and Anton Arensky’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, op. 32. $22 adult, $20, faculty/staff, $15 student, $10 ND students.
Sunday, Nov. 3; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Your Voice Matters: Health and Wellness Survey
This week, you will receive a Health and Wellness survey via email. Your response to this survey will help Student Health and Wellness in its continuous learning efforts of how best to support Notre Dame students. Click on the link in your inbox, complete the survey, and be entered to win $50, $150, or $300 in Domer Dollars.
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 Wednesday, 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.
Poverty Research Fellows Applications Due
Undergraduate students of all majors who are passionate about ending poverty, are interested in evidence-based programs and policies, and want to deepen their understanding of how to conduct research are invited to apply to become a Poverty Research Fellow through the Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO). Learn more and apply by 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 4.
Panel Discussion: “The Political Life of the Novel”
Literatures of Annihilation, Exile, and Resistance—an initiative at the intersection of the arts and human rights—is hosting an upcoming panel of critically acclaimed authors Amir Ahmadi Arian, Isabella Hammad, and Brandon Hobson in conversation with Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi. Free and open to the public. Registration required.
Thursday, Nov. 7; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the IRR Sojourner Commons (Room 300), O’Shaughnessy Hall, or via Zoom
Dining-Out Hosted by the Mendoza MBA Veterans Club
The Mendoza MBA Veterans Club warmly welcomes graduate students to participate in the club’s first-ever dining-out. The purpose of this event is to enjoy a night of camaraderie with classmates, make new connections with military-connected faculty, and share a glimpse into the traditions of the US military. No military connection required! Purchase tickets through the Student Shop website. $50 includes appetizers and dinner.
Thursday, Nov. 7; 6 to 10 p.m. in Foley’s, O’Neill Hall of Music
Climate Action Planning: Feedback Session
As a part of its climate action planning (CAP) process, the Notre Dame Sustainability Team will offer targeted conversations to engage with the campus community, as well as open feedback sessions. On November 13, join the Sustainability and Campus Dining teams for an opportunity to have your voice heard and positively affect the food and dining spaces on campus. Lunch will be provided. Register here.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; noon to 1 p.m. in the Oak Room, South Dining Hall
Conference—“In the Beginning: Life, the Universe, and Everything”
In this second teaching conference of the Organs and Origins series co-sponsored by the College of Science and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, scientists, philosophers, and theologians will come together to consider initial causes in an interdisciplinary approach to “life, the universe, and everything.” Register online by 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 15.
Friday, Dec. 6; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Saturday, Dec. 7
Educational and Research Opportunities
Arts Internship Panel
Please join the Art History Club to hear from its panel of current ND students who recently participated in summer internships in the arts. Different experiences in the arts industry will be discussed and the session is open to all undergraduates. Pizza and drinks will be served.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in Room 106, O’Shaughnessy Hall
Cutting the Clutter and Increasing Clarity: Strategies for Writing Concise Sentences
In academic writing, the phrase “less is more” is often the best advice to communicate effectively. Novice English writers often obscure their meaning by writing wordy sentences. This workshop presents strategies to identify common mistakes and write clear, concise sentences.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom
Talk Science
In the Talk Science seminars, undergraduates and faculty present their research to the Notre Dame community in an informal setting. Come grab some free pizza and listen to exciting research presented by Julian Kaufmann and Crislyn D’Souza-Schorey.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
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Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
· 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.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 11 a.m. to noon 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Using a Concordance
Concordances are centuries-old tools used to understand large volumes of text. Modern-day concordances also help the reader identify statistically significant keywords and word collocations, and navigate a text in question. This workshop will demonstrate a free, cross-platform concordance program called AntConc to do all of these things and more.
Thursday, Oct. 31; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Bringing Order to Qualitative Madness with ATLAS.ti
Learn how to use ATLAS.ti to bring order to the chaos of your qualitative research project. Presented by Mark Robison, political science and peace studies librarian.
Friday, Nov. 1; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 220), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
All Souls Day Mass
Join in for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in All Souls Chapel on its namesake’s day. The Mass is intended for the repose of the souls of the faithfully departed members of the Notre Dame family and to provide comfort for their families. Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C., rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, will preside.
Saturday, Nov. 2; 9 to 10 a.m. in the All Souls Chapel, Cedar Grove Cemetery
Liturgy and Luncheon in Honor of the Canonization of the Massabki Martyrs
On October 20, the Massabki Martyrs were canonized as three of the newest saints of the universal Catholic Church. In their honor, there will be a Sunday liturgy, followed by veneration of their relics. An explanation of their lives and the tradition of venerating martyrs will follow, along with a luncheon.
Sunday, Nov. 3; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Chapel, Biolchini Hall of Law
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
Connect with Others and Take a Shared Walk!
The McDonald Center wants to help you make new connections by hosting a Shared Walk. Register to be paired with another student you have something in common with, and the center will provide conversation questions and free Einstein Bros. bagels to begin your walk around our beautiful campus! Please register at bit.ly/sharedwalk.
Saturday, Nov. 2; 2 to 4 p.m. Meet at Fieldhouse Mall.
Lectures and Presentations
Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring
Honoring the legacy of President Emeritus Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., the Notre Dame Forum will host the two-night festival. The series will feature four 10-minute talks each night, ending with addresses by alumnus Dr. Jim O’Connell on Monday and President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., on Tuesday.
Monday, Oct. 28; 7 to 9 p.m. on Library Lawn
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 7 to 9 p.m.
NDIGI Lunch and Learn: Point72
Brian Mulwihill, analyst at Point72, and Gabriela Polanco, senior academy recruiting coordinator at Point72, will meet with students and share information about the opportunity to work as an investment analyst in the hedge fund industry. NDIGI provides Jimmy John’s! Register here.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; noon to 12:45 p.m. in Room 159, Mendoza College of Business
Lecture: “Are Latin American Bureaucrats Democrats? Politics, Technocratic Orientation, and Democracy”
Scott Morgenstern from the University of Pittsburgh will lecture on Latin American bureaucrats’ commitment to democracy using an original survey of nearly 12,000 Latin American bureaucrats, and how they respond to executive overreach.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Lecture—“Navigating ‘Cold War 2.0’: Implications of the 2024 Election on US-China Relations”
Derek J. Mitchell is a non-resident senior adviser to the Office of the President and the Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and served as the US ambassador to Myanmar from 2012 to 2016. Mitchell’s presentation is part of the lecture series “US-China Relations at a Tipping Point? Domestic, Regional, and Global Ramifications.” Free and open to all. Lunch will be available while supplies last.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
The Soc(AI)ety Seminars Fall 2024 Line-up
The Soc(AI)ety Seminars are back with an exciting new lineup of AI expert speakers! Hosted by the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, the seminars are a collection of talks with a vision for AI’s present and future impact on society. Each session is meant to inspire a dialogue on ethical and socially responsible data and AI innovation.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 101, Jordan Hall of Science
NDIGI Wealth Management Seminar: “Long-Term Strategies for Wealth Creation and Preservation”
Learn from best-in-class industry experts on the practice of wealth management including financial planning, asset allocation, and risk management. Join in for an all-star lineup of guest speakers and cutting-edge, industry-relevant concepts and training. More information, including the link to sign up, can be found here.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 159, Mendoza College of Business
Wednesday, Nov. 6; 5 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 5 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20; 5 to 6 p.m.
Book Talk—Blessed Are the Others: Jesus’ Way in a Violent World
Join the Ansari Institute as it welcomes Rev. Andrew DeCort. He will discuss his newly released book and discuss his time in Ethiopia where he founded the Neighbor-Love Movement. His book Blessed Are the Others: Jesus’ Way in a Violent World is a guide that navigates the teachings of Jesus through the lens of the Beatitudes.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second floor, Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
Reading by Martina Evans, Poet and Novelist
This event is co-sponsored by the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, the Creative Writing Program, and the Institute for Social Concerns.
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 232, Decio English Commons
Book Talk—“The Balkans as the Heart of Europe: Overcoming ‘Balkanization’ and Otherness”
This event will center on the themes of Kroc Institute visiting research fellow Liridona Veliu Ashiku’s book, Balkanization and the Euro-Atlantic Processes of the (Western) Balkans: Back to the Future, exploring how the discourse of “balkanization” has shaped EU and NATO policies toward the region.
Thursday, Oct. 31; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
2024 Mathews Byzantine Lecture: “‘Upon whom the ends of the ages have come’: Byzantine Perspectives on the Theology of History”
This lecture by Marcus Plested of Marquette University will tackle the theological understanding of history through the prism of Byzantine historiography and theology. Particular attention will be paid to a selection of historians and to the work of St. Maximus the Confessor and St. Gregory Palamas.
Thursday, Oct. 31; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Medieval Institute Main Reading Room (Room 715), Hesburgh Library
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic and Harm Reduction with Naxos Neighbors
Naxos Neighbors, a local harm reduction company, will discuss:
-NARCAN training
-The ever-changing drug supply and how Notre Dame is helping the company learn what’s happening in St. Joseph County
-What laws protect you if you administer NARCAN in Indiana
-The stigma against substance use
Sponsored by the College of Science.
Thursday, Oct. 31; 6 to 7 p.m. on the first floor of Jordan Hall of Science (subject to change)
Godzilla Fest (Panel Discussion)—“Godzilla and Climate Change: A Monstrous Warning of Nature’s Revenge”
The king of the monsters has been interpreted widely as a symbol for the destructive nature of humankind—from nuclear war to climate change. Panelists Jeffery Angles, Brooke McCorkle, Jessica McManus Warnell, and Yuki Miyamoto will discuss environmental messages in the Godzilla films and books. Professor Amanda Kennell will moderate. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 1; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
2024 Rice-Hasson Lecture: “We Hold … What Truths? Further Reflections on the American Proposition”
Steven Smith, the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, will give the 2024 Rice-Hasson Distinguished Lecture.
Friday, Nov. 1; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1140, Eck Hall of Law
Godzilla Fest: The Michigan Man Who Translated Godzilla
Celebrate Godzilla’s 70th anniversary with a talk by Jeffrey Angles, professor at Western Michigan University, who translated the Japanese novellas Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again by Shigeru Kayama. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Nov. 2; 11 a.m. to noon in The Pasture Room, Francis Branch, St. Joseph County Public Library, 52655 Ironwood Road, South Bend
Social Gatherings
Godzilla Fest: Dress like Godzilla and Create Monster Origami!
Celebrate Godzilla’s 70th anniversary by folding a paper monster with Notre Dame Japanese students. Earn a prize for dressing like Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra or another monster! Ages 5 and older are welcome. Organized by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and the St. Joseph County Public Library. A free and family-friendly event.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Story House, Main Branch, St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend
ND Toastmasters Open House and 10th Club Anniversary Celebration
Come discover how the Notre Dame Toastmasters club can help you develop public speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Enjoy light refreshments as you learn more.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 242, O’Shaughnessy Hall
Tea Time with Faculty
The October Tea Time session features Vanessa Chan, an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Psychology. She will offer reflections on early-career journeys and her experiences as a woman in STEM, presenting a great chance for students interested in making teaching a large part of their future career.
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Champions of Diversity Room, LaFortune Student Center
Tea and Tatreez (Palestinian Embroidery)
Join Student Voices for Palestine for some community care through the soothing practice of Palestinian embroidery and shared moments over tea. Bring your friends and your energy and get creative together while honoring tradition! This is going to be a chill, culture-filled hangout you won’t want to miss!
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Innovation Garage (first floor, south end), Duncan Student Center
Trick-Art-Treat
Join the Raclin Murphy Museum Student Programming Committee for spooky treats and art activities on Halloween! Spend time inside the galleries and amidst the fall foliage in the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park with a scavenger hunt. Enjoy a Halloween hot chocolate bar, screen-printed tote bags, and block-printed T-shirts!
Thursday, Oct. 31; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Less Booze More Boos
Join the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being and the ZeroProof Social Group for their murder mystery party on Halloween! Bring a friend or make new ones while you work together to solve a spooky mystery and enjoy Chipotle.
Thursday, Oct. 31; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 307, Saint Liam Hall
English Conversation Table
The English Conversation Table is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers and to make some new friends in the process. It is free and open to anyone at Notre Dame.
Various Fridays starting Friday, Nov. 1; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 220E, Bond Hall
Otterfest (Annual Charity Music Festival)
One of Sorin College’s signature events, Otterfest, is an annual two-day music festival. This event features performances from Notre Dame musical groups, individual musicians, and more. This year, Otterfest will take place on Bond Quad, offering free admission to the public. Attendees can enjoy the music, and purchase food (Saturday) and merchandise.
Friday, Nov. 1; 7 to 10 p.m. on Bond Quad
Saturday, Nov. 2; noon to 5 p.m.
Halloween Fest
Come on out to SAO’s annual Halloween Fest. There will be food trucks, pumpkin painting, an inflatable corn maze, a mechanical pumpkin, customizable tote bags, apple cider and caramel apples, a trick-or-treat around-the-world event, and a haunted hayride! It’s sure to be a spooky good time! Free to all students.
Friday, Nov. 1; 9 p.m. to midnight on South Quad (by flagpole)
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Also This Week...
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 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.