For the Week of September 4
Arts and Performances
Performances
Theater: “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck
The Presenting Series season opener is Pulitzer finalist “What the Constitution Means to Me.” The searching, funny soul of the main character, playwright Heidi Schreck, is captured in a pitch-perfect performance by veteran Chicago actor Stacy Stoltz. Aligned with Notre Dame Forum’s “Future of Democracy,” post-talks open essential civil discourse. $30 adult, $29 fac/staff, $15 students, $10 Notre Dame students.
Wednesday, Sept. 6; 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Thursday, Sept. 7; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 8; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 9; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 10; 2:30 p.m.
Kevin Vaughn, organ
Kevin J. Vaughn is director of music and organist at South Bend’s Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Mishawaka’s First English Lutheran Church and accompanist for the South Bend Chamber Singers. He appears regularly as a solo organ recitalist. His recital features works by Litaize, Krebs, Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach. Free and not ticketed.
Sunday, Sept. 10; 8 to 9:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Films
Presentation — “The Moving Image Plays Itself: An Archival Roadshow” (1941-1986)
This collage of a program draws from 25 16mm films within Indiana University’s collections, which highlight the filmmaking process, exhibition and cellulose material itself, putting the medium of film at the forefront. Archivists will demonstrate 16mm film handling equipment starting at 6 p.m. Curators Jon and Jennifer Vickers are scheduled to appear. Free but ticketed event.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“Asteroid City” (2023)
The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. From director Wes Anderson and starring Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Jeffrey Wright and more. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Sept. 8; 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 9; 3 and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 10; 4 p.m.
“Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (2005)
Cheese-loving Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit received the Best Animated Feature Oscar in their feature debut. The daffy inventor and his pup become heroes in stopping a crime spree. They learn that a giant, fuzzy creature is stealing the town’s produce and the not-completely-dynamic duo sets out to capture the beast and save the day. $1.
Sunday, Sept. 10; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Volleyball Kicks Off Home Season with the Irish Invitational
vs. University of Illinois: Thursday, Sept. 7; 7 to 9 p.m. in Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center (The first 100 students will receive a free ND Volleyball tank top.)
vs. University of Oklahoma: Saturday, Sept. 9; 2 p.m. (Camper Reunion — the first 100 campers will receive a free ND Volleyball water bottle.)
Awards and Competitions
Summer Research Awards Ceremony and Reception
NDBridge and the Center for Social Concerns fellowship students went out this summer with a research question. What did they discover? Six notable projects will be recognized from students who will return to their communities to continue work. Reception to follow with tasty food and drinks!
Thursday, Sept. 7; 5 to 7 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
TSC Fund It Forward Video Challenge
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit videos for The Science Coalition’s Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge with the chance to win cash prizes. In 60 to 90 seconds, your challenge is to explain why science matters and remind Congress that now is the time to invest in science. The challenge runs from Tuesday, Sept. 5, to Friday, Oct. 20. Review the instructions.
Deadlines or Registrations
Teach@ND Day
Friday (Sept. 8) has been set aside to celebrate and support the excellent teaching that happens on Notre Dame’s campus. There will be events, giveaways and more, meant to recognize the immense value of your work and your connections with students. Faculty and graduate students, learn more and register here.
Friday, Sept. 8; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Downes Ballroom, Corbett Hall
Undergraduate students, you are invited to send a note of gratitude by Monday (Sept. 5) to any instructor who has had an impact on your life. Send your “thank an instructor” note here.
Deals and Discounts
Front Row Club
The Front Row Club offers Notre Dame students unlimited access to fantastic live performances, film screenings and events ticketed by the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. For a $40 annual membership fee, each Monday you may explore the week’s upcoming events and reserve your free ticket to those you’ll attend. It’s that simple. Couples may also purchase a “plus one” membership. Learn more now.
The Met: Live in HD
What began as an experiment is now a staple experience for music lovers worldwide. The new season reflects how opera is changing at the Met, where balancing timeless classics with accessible new work advances the art form and attracts younger and more diverse audiences. Two amazing encores not seen last season at DPAC start a season to remember. Buy discounted season packages or single tickets.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Columbus Murals to be Uncovered
The Columbus Murals on the second floor of the Main Building will be uncovered from Tuesday, Sept. 5, through 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 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
Foreign Language Peer Tutoring
The Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures Peer Tutoring is now open! Currently with 18 different languages taught at the University available, the CSLC invites all students to sign up for a tutoring session to engage in their target language one-on-one with a peer tutor. Refer to the CSLC website for details and reserve a session today.
This semester-long service begins Monday, Sept. 4; 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.
· “Build a Better Lit Review: Introduction to VOSviewer”
Most researchers understand the overwhelming feeling of conducting a thorough literature review. VOSviewer alleviates the pain of conducting a lit review by letting researchers visualize the relationships between their sources. In this workshop, you’ll learn what VOSviewer is, how it works and how you can use it in your own work.
Friday, Sept. 8; 11 a.m. to noon in the Collaboration Hub (Room 220), Hesburgh Library
English Conversation Table
It’s a casual time to practice English together over tea and treats, and open to anyone at Notre Dame. Make new friends in the process! Registration is not required. More information at cslc.nd.edu/ect.
Friday, Sept. 8; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 209, Remick Family Hall
Lectures and Presentations
NDISC Seminar Series: “The Dysfunctional Politics of National Decline”
Steven Ward is an assistant professor of international relations in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of “Status and the Challenge of Rising Powers” (Cambridge University Press, 2017). Sponsored by the Notre Dame International Security Center.
Tuesday, Sept. 5; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room B101, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture: “Justice by Means of Democracy”
The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government hosts Danielle Allen, professor at Harvard University, for a Notre Dame Forum lecture on her new book, “Justice by Means of Democracy.”
Wednesday, Sept. 6; 4 to 5:15 p.m. in Room 101, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture: “The Past, Present and Future of CNU: The Next 30 Years of Architecture and Urbanism”
Mallory B.E. Baches is an urban designer with more than 20 years of experience and is the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) president and a fellow at the University of Miami School of Architecture. This lecture addresses diversifying neighborhoods, designing for climate change and creating walkable cities through urban planning.
Wednesday, Sept. 6; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Sex Signals
The Gender Relations Center, in collaboration with Catharsis Productions, presents a consent education program: Sex Signals. Learn about issues surrounding dating, sexual violence and consent.
Wednesday, Sept. 6; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Washington Hall
Panel Discussion: “The Peaceful Resolution of Territorial Maritime Disputes”
The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government is hosting a panel discussion celebrating the release of this book by co-writers Emilia Justyna Powell, professor of political science and concurrent professor of law, and Krista E. Wiegand, director of the Global Security program at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. Panelists will include both authors of the book, as well as Sheikh Abdulrahman al-Salimi, an official in the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman. Lunch available at noon.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
ND Law Religious Liberty Initiative Book Talk: “Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age”
Author Thomas Berg from the University of St. Thomas School of Law will join Notre Dame Law School professors to discuss his book “Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age.” In his book, Berg shows how reaffirming religious freedom cultivates the good of individuals and society. After explaining the features of polarization and the societal benefits of diverse religious practices, Berg offers practical counsel on balancing religious freedom against other essential values. All are welcome; lunch will be served.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1130, Eck Hall of Law, Notre Dame Law School
The 2023 Conway Lectures: “Women and Knowledge in the Middle Ages”
The annual Conway Lectures bring senior scholars of international distinction to Notre Dame each fall to speak on topics across a variety of disciplines. The subject of this year’s lectures is “Women and Knowledge in the Middle Ages” featuring Sara Ritchey, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Linda G. Jones, Universitat Pompeu Fabra; and Leonora Neville, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Friday, Sept. 8; 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Lecture — “Trading Power: How Germany Learned to Wield Global Influence (For a Time)”
William G. Gray, associate professor of history and Jewish Studies, director of undergraduate studies in history, and international program liaison at Purdue University, will offer a public lecture discussing how postwar Germans found a role in European and global affairs through trading power.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture: “Communicating Environmental Health Science to Native Communities through Native-Themed and Native-Created Art”
Mallery Quetawki is the first artist-in-residence for the Community Environmental Health Program at the University of New Mexico-College of Pharmacy. Quetawki has created acrylic paintings and digital artwork to portray the complexities of biochemical pathways and other health-related information under the scope of an Indigenous lens.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 120, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture — “The Brazilian Ruhr: Understanding German Capitalism in a South American Context”
Presented by William G. Gray, associate professor of history, Purdue University.
Friday, Sept. 8; 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Room 128, Decio Faculty Hall
Safety, Parking and Traffic
Temporary Closure of St. Mary’s Road
On Monday, Sept. 11, contractors will install traffic light loop sensors at the U.S. 31/933 and St. Mary’s Road intersection. Along St. Mary’s Road, signage and barriers will be placed at the U.S. 31/933 and the Seminary Drive intersections. Access to the Our Lady of Fatima parking lot will be open on St. Mary’s Road from the east.
Social Gatherings
ACE Welcome Back BBQ
Join the Alliance for Catholic Education for dinner, lawn games, music and more while learning about the many ways Notre Dame — and you — can help K-12 students in South Bend and across the country.
Tuesday, Sept. 5; 5 to 7 p.m. in the ACE Courtyard outside Carole Sandner Hall
CUPPA: Ireland
CUPPA is a place where all are welcome. This event will be facilitated by Shauna Ní Dhochartaigh and Niall Páirc (Fulbright language teachers from Ireland). CUPPA is all about connection, understanding, perspectives, play and accompaniment. Come join the group for a cuppa joe/coffee (or tea), international snacks and excellent activities!
Wednesday, Sept. 6; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 200, Main Building
Acousticafé
Join SUB for a weekly concert where student performers will entertain the student body. If you would like to perform, please visit linktr.ee/subnd.
Thursday, Sept. 7; 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Library Lawn
Labor Café: “Hot Labor Summer”
The Labor Café convenes the Notre Dame community for casual conversation on contemporary questions about work, workers and workplaces. Participants choose the concrete topics. All people are welcome and all opinions are entertained.
Friday, Sept. 8; 5 to 6 p.m. in the McNeill Library, Geddes Hall
English Conversation Table
The English Conversation Tables are a great chance to practice English and make some new friends. Come connect with others while practicing your English and enjoying snacks that are provided. All at Notre Dame are welcome!
Friday, Sept. 8; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 209, Remick Family Hall
ArtsNDSnacks
ArtsNDSnacks is arts and crafts all grown up. Come out and enjoy a paint night with a local instructor who will provide a step-by-step painting tutorial. You’ll be painting like a pro in no time! The painting lesson will begin promptly at 9 p.m., so make sure you get there on time to grab a canvas and brushes while supplies last. And, yes, there will be snacks!
Friday, Sept. 8; 9 to 11 p.m. on Library Lawn
Bingo Night
Are you a fan of bingo? Join SAO for Bingo Night and a chance to win some cool prizes such as gift cards, ND gear and more! Be one of the first 50 students to attend to claim an exclusive prize.
Saturday, Sept. 9; 9 to 11 p.m. on Library Lawn
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Don’t Lose Your Work in Canvas
Using the back button in your browser while you’re composing in Canvas’ text editor means you could very likely lose your work. If you need to access another Canvas resource for your assignment, open and access Canvas in a second tab.
Password Manager Tool Now Available to ND Students
Did you know 81 percent of account breaches are associated with weak and reused passwords? Protect all your accounts by using 1Password — a password manager tool available to ND students at no cost. It provides a simple, secure way to create and manage your account passwords — all in one place. Register by Friday, Oct. 13, and you’ll be entered in a raffle to win valuable prizes.
Canvas Tip: Set Up Notifications in Canvas
Canvas allows you to customize class notifications. Add contact methods and decide what you want to be notified about so you never miss the important stuff.