For the Week of September 15.
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for undergraduate and graduate students.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Raclin Murphy Museum Announces the Opening of a New Teaching Gallery Exhibition
Partnering with departments across campus, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art’s Teaching Gallery opens its fall exhibition in collaboration with eight areas of study and numerous faculties. The Teaching Gallery is a unique space that provides greater access to objects for students working on research, presentations, and course engagement.
Spotlight Exhibit — Portrait of the Artist as a Dance Fan: Edward Gorey and the New York City Ballet
This year marks the centenary of Edward Gorey’s birth and the 25th anniversary of his death. Gorey, who loved ballet, lent his fame and dark, fanciful style of writing and illustration to commercial products that promoted the New York City Ballet. This display showcases Gorey’s engagement with ballet in his distinctive noir style.
Mondays through Fridays through Oct. 31; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Bite-Sized Art
So much art, so little time. Join in for this 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of the museum’s education staff will lead a brief, yet engaging exploration of a single work of art in the permanent collection.
Wednesday, Sept. 17; noon to 12:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Local Lines: A Sketchbook Project
Take in an evening of sketching, community, and inspiration centered around themes found in the exhibition Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin, 1880–1900. During the program, the group members will share sketches, discuss artistic choices and techniques, and find inspiration in each other’s and Osborne’s work. Free and open to artists ages 15 and up.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Art on the Aux with DJ PB
Experience your museum in a whole new way as DJ PB creates a new soundtrack for your art experience each month. Enjoy an evening where rhythm, melody, and beat echo the textures, colors, and emotions of the works of art on view. Come for the art, and stay for the vibe.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Homecoming: Walter Osborne Curator-Led Tour
Join the curators of Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Dublin, 1880–1900 every Football Friday for an introduction to one of Ireland’s most acclaimed artists. From luscious parks to bustling market scenes, Osborne’s luminous depictions of everyday life offer insights into Ireland’s changing realities at the turn of the twentieth century.
Friday, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, 10, and 17, Nov. 7 and 21; 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Within Our Gates (1920)
Within Our Gates, directed by Oscar Micheaux, is the oldest surviving feature film by an African-American director. The story follows Sylvia, sent north to raise funds for a Southern school, where she falls in love and confronts the harsh realities of Jim Crow racism. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, free for students and children.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)
Chantal Akerman’s film is a landmark of cinema that topped Sight and Sound magazine’s decennial poll for the best film of all time. The film follows a widow’s meticulous daily routine, unfolding into a hypnotic, unsettling portrait of life and time. In French with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, free students/children.
Wednesday, Sept. 17; 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Tokyo Story (1953)
Yasujiro Ozu’s Tokyo Story is a masterpiece of cinema. Following an aging couple visiting their grown children in postwar Tokyo, the film delicately explores family, generational conflict, and universal heartbreak with profound humanity. In Japanese with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 non-ND students/children, free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Identikit (1975)
MFA student film pick. Elizabeth Taylor stars in Identikit, a surreal neo-noir set in Rome, blending law, violence, and a perilous search for connection. Co-starring Ian Bannen, Mona Washbourne, and Andy Warhol. In English and Italian with English subtitles. Scheduled introduction by Paul Cunningham, Department of English. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, free students/children.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday (1995)
Get ready for a live score screening starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. This iconic comedy about life in South Central LA gets a fresh twist as DJ Reminisce.X live-scores the film, replacing its soundtrack with a modern mix while captions roll to offer a new take on the classic. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Friday, Sept. 19; 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Sensory-Friendly Double Shorts Program
Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films presents a sensory-friendly screening of White Mane (1953) and The Red Balloon (1956), both in French with English subtitles. These beloved Albert Lamorisse classics feature gentle stories, lowered volume, and higher house lights for an accessible experience. $1.
Sunday, Sept. 21; 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
François Truffaut’s Fahrenheit 451, adapted from Ray Bradbury’s classic, envisions a world where books are outlawed and burned. Fireman Guy Montag (Oskar Werner) begins to question his role after discovering the power of literature. In English and Russian, Japanese, and French with English subtitles. Panel discussion to follow. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Sunday, Sept. 21; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
RM in the PM
Join the Raclin Murphy’s Student Programming Committee (SPC) for an evening of art, activities, and refreshments that explore the museum, while enjoying music from Art on the Aux with DJ PB. “RM in the PM” is SPC’s signature evening event for fellow students to broaden the experience of what being in a museum can look and feel like.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Cerus Quartet
Experience the award-winning Cerus Quartet, 2025 Fischoff Gold Medalists, as they redefine chamber music with precision, passion, and fresh energy. Their matinee performance blends classic and new works for saxophone, offering an inspiring program that is both technically superb and emotionally moving. $23 adults, $22 faculty/staff, $15 non-ND students/children, $10 ND students.
Sunday, Sept. 21; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall, O'Neill Hall of Music
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Virtues & Vocations Webinar and Book Discussion: “On Character”
Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general and the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces Afghanistan and the former commander of the nation’s premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command. The Institute for Social Concerns will host a conversation with him about his recently released book, On Character: Choices that Define a Life. Register by Sunday, September 21.
Monday, Sept. 22; noon to 1 p.m. virtually
Campus Litter Pick-Up
Join the Notre Dame Sustainability team for a walk around Saint Mary’s Lake to pick up trash and help keep our campus ecosystem litter-free. In previous litter pick-ups, interesting items have been found such as TVs and bowling balls. Trash grabbers, gloves, bags, and snacks will be provided. Together, we can care for our common home. Please register by Wednesday, September 24, so that materials can be prepared.
Thursday, Sept. 25; 2 to 4 p.m. Meet at the World Peace Plaza (east shore of Saint Mary’s Lake along Holy Cross Drive)
Mental Health First Aid Training
MHFA is an eight-hour training in a national public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses and substance use, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. Participants must complete two hours of pre-work and attend the full six hours of the instructor-led training to earn a certificate. Register online.
Friday, Sept. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Champions of Diversity Room, LaFortune Student Center
Research Grants to Cultivate Worshipful Wonder Among Children in a Digital Age
The Notre Dame Center for Liturgy is offering research grants of up to $5,000 for undergraduate/graduate students interested in proposals related to cultivating worshipful wonder among children in a digital age. Topics can include theology, liturgical studies, art, neuroscience, philosophy, etc. The application deadline is Tuesday, September 30. More details in the attached poster.
Info Session: Non-ND Summer Study Abroad
Notre Dame Global Undergraduate Summer Study Abroad is open to children of faculty/staff, alumni children, siblings, and friends of current students, and Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross students. Join this virtual info session to learn about programs, the application process, and how your loved ones can study abroad with ND Global. Register here.
Thursday, Oct. 2; 5 to 6 p.m. virtually
Panel Discussion: “Cultivating Hope in the Season of Creation”
In a world where hope is often in short supply, Notre Dame continues to be committed to creating a more sustainable future for all of us. Join students, faculty, and staff for an engaging panel discussion to learn about the operational and academic projects happening on and around campus that will cultivate hope for our future and inspire action in each of us to care for our common home. Register by Wednesday, October 1.
Thursday, Oct. 2; 11 a.m. to noon in the Annenberg Auditorium (lower level), Snite Research Center
Educational and Research Opportunities
Aeon: New Process to Request Materials for Specialized Collections
The Hesburgh Libraries has launched Aeon, an online process for individual researchers to schedule appointments, request materials, and submit reproduction requests for distinctive and specialized collections. Individual researchers can now track the status of their requests from anywhere and retain a clear, lasting record of research efforts. Consult the Aeon LibGuide for more information, registration help, and “How-Tos”: https://libguides.library.nd.edu/aeon.
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Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on the link to see more details and to register.
· Personal Digital Preservation Basics
This workshop will provide some resources and high-level tips on how to plan for backing up and organizing your personal digital materials, such as photos, documents, and recordings, to preserve your “born digital” information and make it last for future generations.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to VR Development in Unity3D
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will assemble the basic building blocks of a first-person VR simulation. The workshop will use the Meta Quest 3 headset as its target platform. Participants should bring their own laptops and have installed the latest version of Unity3D prior to arriving.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 6 to 7:30 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.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 3:30 to 4:45 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, Sept. 19; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
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Help ND Psychology Researchers
Have you ever had a drink after a long day? If so, you may qualify for a study conducted by the Studying Processes in Everyday Life (SPIEL) Lab. The lab staff is looking to talk to people about their everyday alcohol use. Earn $50 in a confidential, one-time, 60-minute online or in-person (Corbett Hall) interview.
Faith and Service
Our Lady of Sorrows Public Rosary
Join in to pray a rosary to celebrate the Feast of the Patroness of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Our Lady of Sorrows. All are welcome to attend.
Monday, Sept. 15; 1 p.m. in All Souls Chapel, Cedar Grove Cemetery
Notre Dame Vision Open Houses
During summer 2026, share your story, witness to your faith, and mentor high school students from across the country. Notre Dame Vision’s transformative summer conferences are accepting applications from tri-campus community undergraduate students of all years to serve as Mentors-in-Faith. Enjoy a taco bar at the two open houses. RSVP online.
Sunday, Sept. 21; 7 to 8 p.m. in Geddes Hall
Wednesday, Sept. 24; 7 to 8 p.m.
Tutoring in the South Bend Community
Would you like to help increase educational opportunities and help students succeed? Become a high-impact tutor with Tutor-ND. You will be supported to help a child learn to read or improve their math skills. Free Ubers offered to your site. Apply here or if you have questions email tutornd@nd.edu.
Shifts available Mondays through Fridays between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in South Bend schools and community centers
Health and Recreation
Spin the Conversation—Truth or Stigma
Join the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being to bust myths and get creative. Spin the wheel to tie-dye a purple “I ❤️ ND” shirt to show your support for Recovery Awareness Week. Shirts are available while supplies last.
Monday, Sept. 15; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall
Feel Better Fast Workshop: Help for Depression, Stress, and Sleep
This is a four-session event, designed to treat depression and anxiety, improve sleep, and manage stress. Stop by during University Counseling Center drop-in hour to sign up with a counselor. A new series starts every other week.
Mondays, Sept. 15, 22, and 29, Oct. 6; 4 to 5 p.m. in Saint Liam Conference Room (third floor), Saint Liam Hall
Get the Scoop on Recovery
The McDonald Center for Student Well-Being and the Gender Relations Center invite you for free ice cream and bracelet-making. The centers’ staff will be chatting about how to build and maintain healthy relationships while navigating recovery.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the LaFortune Community Kitchen
Has Your Life Been Affected by Someone Else’s Drinking?
New Beginnings with Al-Anon may be able to help. Here we discover that no situation is hopeless and that it is possible to find happiness whether your loved one is still drinking or not. If you are a current undergrad or grad student who has been affected by someone else’s drinking, please join in. For information, contact Rachel at 307-253-9958.
Wednesday, Sept. 17; 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in Room 404, Main Building
Also Wednesdays, Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, and 29; Nov. 5, 12, and 19; and Dec. 3
Steer Your Journey
In collaboration with the University Counseling Center and the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, this ongoing forum offers an open, skills-based space for students navigating substance use and recovery. Explore motivation, coping with urges, self-awareness, and holistic well-being while building tools for maintenance and growth. The meetings will be held on Thursdays from 7 until 8 p.m.
Thursdays, Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; Nov. 6, 13, and 20; Dec. 4; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 215, Saint Liam Hall
Resources for Recovery: Planting Hope
Join the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being and University Counseling Center to learn more about recovery. Drop a marble to help create a community art piece, plant your own wildflower seeds to take home, and grab some free wellness resources and goody bags.
Friday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall
Restorative Spaces
The McDonald Center for Student Well-Being houses three spaces that students are invited to use as places to study, meditate, pray, play, socialize, or use for telehealth appointments. Rooms are located on the second floor of Saint Liam Hall and are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays when classes are in session.
Lectures and Presentations
Fall Career Fair Week 2025
Meet top employers, explore internships and full-time roles, and build your professional network. With events organized by job function, it is easier than ever to connect with organizations that match your goals. See the full schedule at careerfair.nd.edu.
Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 15–17, Duncan Student Center
Webinar Panel Discussion: “Have International Strategies Regarding Afghanistan Weakened or Strengthened the Taliban?”
What impact have Western sanctions, international aid, and regional diplomacy and trade had on the Taliban’s internal dynamics, governance capacity, and international relations? Join in to learn about the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies’ research and findings. Register via Zoom.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 9 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Lecture: “Apex Corruption Erodes Democratic Values”
Enrique Seira, professor of economics, speaks on how, through experiments and cross-country data, exposure to apex corruption—scandals involving top politicians—erodes democratic values, lowers turnout, trust, and support for democracy, while boosting authoritarian preferences, especially before elections, and tests two restorative solutions.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies, and via live stream
Michiana Science Café Talk—“Pedaling Toward Healthier Cities: Who Benefits from a Bike-Friendly Future?”
Presented by Dustin New, the transportation planner for the Michiana Area Council of Governments, president of Bicycle Indiana, and cofounder of South Bend Bike Garage. Cosponsored by the Science Policy Initiative at Notre Dame.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 6 to 7 p.m. in Chicory Café, 105 E. Jefferson Blvd. Suite 103, South Bend
SMAC Talk: “Researching Athlete Wellness”
Annie Kearns Davoren, SMC ’98 alumna, will discuss research at the intersection of public health and sport, from doping on Team USA, mental health concerns and concussions among college athletes, and high school sports as an avenue to social and emotional learning. During Q&A she will help students translate their own interests into research projects. Open to the public.
Tuesday, Sept. 16; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 120, DeBartolo Hall
Reilly Center Open House
Come discover a unique approach to learning. The John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values invites you to an open house to explore its undergraduate programs that bridge the gap between the sciences and the humanities. Learn how you can combine your interests in fields like medicine, technology, and policy with philosophy, history, and literature.
Wednesday, Sept. 17; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Reilly Center (Room 219), O’Shaughnessy Hall
Social Impact Fair
Hosted by the Institute for Social Concerns in collaboration with the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development, the Social Impact Fair connects students with organizations offering roles from around the world. Explore opportunities to align your passions with a mission-driven career path.
Wednesday, Sept. 17; 5 to 8 p.m. on the seventh floor, Duncan Student Center
Lecture—“Bridging Theory and Impact: Navigating Career Paths and the Role of Research in Policymaking”
Paul Ryan, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and Melissa Kearney, the Gilbert F. Schaefer Professor of Economics, with discuss this topic as part of the Combs Lecture Series.
Wednesday, Sept. 17; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 155, DeBartolo Hall
Catholic Social Teaching and AI Reading Group
Did you know: The Vatican published a document in January of 2025 on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It’s called Antiqua et Nova and drew from work happening at Notre Dame. The Institute for Social Concerns will host a reading group on Antiqua Et Nova, a recent Vatican letter on artificial intelligence and human intelligence. Register online.
Wednesdays, Sept. 17 and 24, Oct. 1; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Coffee House, Geddes Hall
Panel Discussion: “What’s the Point? Building with Circularity in Mind”
Join Katie Fitzhugh for a panel discussion about the importance of her work with the women-led advocacy group that is establishing a sustainable future through deconstructing, salvaging, and reusing historic buildings.
Wednesday, Sept. 17; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Lecture: “What Is a Materialist Reading of the Novel? From Jin Yong’s ‘Asia the Invincible’ to Wuxia Cinema”
Petrus Liu is a professor of Chinese and comparative literature and of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at Boston University. He will present the public lecture to the Chinese Working Group. Free and open to all. Lunch provided; please bring your own beverages.
Thursday, Sept. 18; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Kellogg Research Spotlight Presentation
The Kellogg Institute presents its annual tradition, moderated by Kellogg Director Aníbal Pérez-Liñán, that introduces research of its new visiting fellows and its dissertation year fellows in an informative and inviting atmosphere. Learn firsthand why the Kellogg Institute has invested in the work of these fellows from brief research overview presentations.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Hibernian Lecture: “How the Irish Taught the Jews to Become American”
Presented by Hasia R. Diner, the Paul and Sylvia Steinberg Professor of American Jewish History emerita at New York University, where she served as director of the Goldstein-Goren Center for American Jewish History and interim director (2017–18) of Glucksman Ireland House. Cosponsored by the Cushwa Center and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies.
Thursday, Sept. 18; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Fireside Chat—“Pragmatism Over Polarization: A Conversation with U.S. Governors”
As part of its Democracy Talks series, the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative hosts a fireside chat with Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Republican Governor Spencer Cox of Utah,
moderated by University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. The governors will discuss their experiences as Western state governors working together on policy issues like water, housing, and energy, focusing on how Western state pragmatism can serve as a model for the country to overcome toxic polarization. Introductory remarks will be provided by John McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost. Bags and backpacks will not be permitted.
Friday, Sept. 19; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center [LOCATION MOVED TO Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center]
Arts & Letters Crash Course Series: “Writing in the Age of AI”
Catch a glimpse of Notre Dame classes in action at the Crash Course series. In this lecture, attendees will get a glimpse into how this course examines what it means to write with AI across many different situations, provides strategies for incorporating it into the writing process, and encourages us to reflect on why we might choose to use AI.
Friday, Sept. 19; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 129, DeBartolo Hall
Science Exploration Series—“Finding Earth 2.0: The Search for Worlds Like Ours”
Humanity has the resources to discover potentially habitable worlds around the nearest stars . . . but where are they, and what clues can we use to find them? Join Lauren Weiss, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, to learn about her work in discovering patterns among the planets that accelerate our search. Hands-on science activities prior to the event from noon until 3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19; 3 to 3:30 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center
MVP Fridays— “POV: Writing as Other” with Viet Thanh Nguyen
Join the Institute for Social Concerns Friday afternoons on select home football weekends for MVP Fridays: lectures by national leaders, journalists, and writers on questions of meaning, values, and purpose. The Institute welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen. Reception to follow.
Friday, Sept. 19; 4 to 5 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium (lower level), Geddes Hall
Women in Leadership: Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, in Conversation with Dean G. Marcus Cole
Dame Siobhan Keegan will join G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, in conversation. The Lady Chief Justice will discuss her study and career path leading up to her current appointment.
Friday, Sept. 19; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall
Saturdays with the Saints Lecture—“Providence and Obedience: Claude La Colombière, S.J., the Jesuits, and the Sacred Heart”
Presented by Timothy P. O’Malley, Professor of the Practice, McGrath Institute for Church Life. Saturdays with the Saints is a Notre Dame football gameday lecture series that combines the University’s rich traditions of Catholic faith with spirited game days.
Saturday, Sept. 20; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Andrews Auditorium (lower level), Geddes Hall
Museum of Biodiversity Open House
The Museum of Biodiversity will be open for tours. It showcases an extensive collection of preserved vertebrates, insects, plants, and fossils that have been collected over the last 150 years.
Saturday, Sept. 20; noon to 2 p.m. in Room 102, Jordan Hall of Science
Social Gatherings
Multi-Language Reading Club
Join the Multi-Language Reading Club for an hour of fun reading in the language of your choosing.
Bring a foreign language book, magazine, or newspaper, or read one from the library collection.
Monday, Sept. 15; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 120), Hesburgh Library
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. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center
Rockne Bash
Join in for Rockne Bash, formerly Friday Night Bash, on the Friday night before Notre Dame football takes on Purdue. Enjoy food trucks, drinks, live music, student-athlete signings, and more. Tickets are $12 for adults (ages 13+), and children 12 and under are free.
Friday, Sept. 19; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the concourse of Notre Dame Stadium (Gate C)
Live Band Karaoke
Step into the spotlight and unleash your inner rock star. Live Band Karaoke gives you the chance to perform your favorite songs backed by a full band bringing the music to life. Choose your track, grab the mic, and sing your heart out while the crowd cheers you on. Prepare for good vibes, great music, and unforgettable memories.
Friday, Sept. 19; 9 to 11 p.m. on Library Lawn
Go Gold Substance-Free Tailgate
This is your gameday spot. Hosted by the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, enjoy free Chick-fil-A, lawn games, therapy dogs, giveaways, and more. Support Recovery Awareness Month, join the campus quest, and celebrate in a fun, stress-free space with friends.
Saturday, Sept. 20; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on DeBartolo Quad
Shamrock Kickoff x Go Gold
Join in for a special edition of Shamrock Kickoff x Go Gold, hosted in collaboration with the Student Activities Office and the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being as part of Recovery Week. This week’s celebration brings a purple twist to your pregame festivities—recognizing hope, healing, and the power of community. Come enjoy yard games, purple-themed crafts including custom button-making, and face painting, all while getting in the gameday spirit. Grab hot dogs and grilled cheeses from Weiner Shack and relax with friends before heading to the stadium.
Saturday, Sept. 20; noon to 3 p.m. on DeBartolo Quad
Gameday Festivities: Medieval Combat Featuring Theatrica Gladiatoria
Join the Medieval Institute for a thrilling tailgate featuring medieval combat with Theatrica Gladiatoria. This is a hands-on event with basic instruction in medieval fencing for anyone interested. Complimentary food and drink will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Sept. 20; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the West Lawn of McCourtney Hall
Also This Week ...
Campus Green Tour
Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a walk around campus to experience the beauty of Notre Dame. Participants will learn about some of the sustainability initiatives and investments happening at the University that may otherwise go unseen. Only 20 spots are available for each noontime Friday tour, so don’t wait to sign up.
Your Dog Could be Featured on @BeyondNotreDame
Grab the leash and hit the trail. Leashed on the Link invites dog owners to explore the Link Trail and show off their four-legged companions. Here’s how to join in and get a Link Trail bandana for your pup.