For the Week of September 9
Presidential Inauguration Week
Join Us for the Inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the 18th President of the University of Notre Dame.
This historic three-day celebration starts Wednesday, September 11, with a celebratory campus-wide Inauguration Picnic from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Library Lawn. Undergraduate and graduate students and their families are invited to enjoy free food trucks, lawn games, and live entertainment, including a special performance by Irish band The High Kings.
Other activities include an Inaugural Mass, the Inauguration Convocation and Ceremony, a celebratory concert featuring multi-Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste, and the Student Inaugural Ball open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and spouses.
Find more details about all the events September 11–13 by visiting the Inauguration webpage.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
AAHD Gallery Exhibition: No Assurance
The AAHD Gallery announces the opening of No Assurance, an exhibition featuring the artworks of teaching scholars in studio art: Coleton Lunt, Keith Kaziak, and Kris Johnson. A closing reception will be held 5:00–7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26.
Mondays through Fridays through Thursday, Sept. 26; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 214, Riley Hall of Art
Exhibition Tour of Through the Lens of Father Francis Browne, S.J.: Photographic Adventures of an Irish Priest
Join David Acton, the Raclin Murphy Museum’s curator of photographs, for a brief tour of the fall temporary exhibition Through the Lens of Father Francis Browne, S.J.: Photographic Adventures of an Irish Priest. Learn about the remarkable rediscovery of Father Browne’s negatives while taking a deeper look at select photographs featured in the exhibition.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Level 2, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Games in the Galleries
Hang out at Ivan’s Cafe while playing art-inspired board games. Enjoy jigsaw puzzles of works in the collection and new twists on old classics, like Guess Who? (Raclin Murphy Museum edition), among others. Bring a friend or make a new one during these drop-in sessions hosted by the museum’s Student Programming Committee.
Friday, Sept. 13; noon to 1 p.m. in Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Artful Storytime
Designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills, Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. Each session will include stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more! This month all things secretive and mysterious will be explored.
Saturday, Sept. 14; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Kid’s Eye View Photography Workshop, Part 1
Go on a photographic adventure inspired by the images in the newly opened exhibition, Through the Lens of Father Browne, S.J.: Photographic Adventures of an Irish Priest. This workshop is best for children ages 8 to 11. The workshop is free, but registration is required and limited to 12 children.
Sunday, Sept. 15; 1 to 3 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Cure (1997)
A string of shocking, seemingly unmotivated murders—each committed by a different person yet bearing the same grisly hallmarks—leads Detective Kenichi Takabe (Kōji Yakusho) into a twisted investigation to discover what connects them and into a disturbing game of cat and mouse with an enigmatic amnesiac (Masato Hagiwara) who may be evil incarnate. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Old Oak (2023)
The Old Oak follows a once-vibrant mining town’s response to the arrival of a group of Syrian refugees. TJ, the amiable proprietor of the titular pub—the last meeting point left in town—struggles to keep his more narrow-minded local clientele as he befriends these new residents, in particular a Syrian photographer, Yara. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Sept. 14; 3 and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 15; 4 p.m.
Godzilla Fest: Creature Double Feature Film Screening
Godzilla Fest, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the king of monsters and a symbol of the destructive nature of humankind, starts with a double feature film screening of the original Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971), introduced by Amanda Kennell, assistant professor, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Free and open to the public. Tickets required.
Friday, Sept. 13; 7 to 10 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Puss in Boots (2011)
A favorite of Shrek fans, Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) had an innate spin-off appeal from his original franchise due, in particular, to his allusions to past grand adventures. Under his series banner, the film launches with Puss’s origin story and his trials during precisely one of those grand adventures. $1.
Sunday, Sept. 15; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Céilí (Irish Social Dance) with the Notre Dame Céilí Band
In celebration of the Raclin Murphy Museum’s temporary exhibition Through the Lens of Father Francis Browne, S.J.: Photographic Adventures of an Irish Priest, join the Notre Dame Céilí Band for a lively evening of traditional Irish music and social dance outside. All dances will be called and taught, and no previous experience is required.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 7 to 9 p.m. on the Hiler Family Terrace, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Volleyball on Ice
Notre Dame volleyball kicks off the 2024 home season with two matchups in Compton Family Ice Arena for Volleyball on Ice! The Irish will host Colorado State on Friday and Northwestern on Saturday inside of Compton. The Irish last played in the CFIA in August 2017. Admission is free for all regular-season home Notre Dame volleyball matches.
Friday, Sept. 13; 6 to 9 p.m. in the Compton Family Ice Arena
Saturday, Sept. 14; 6:30 p.m.
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Closures, Limited Hours, and Cancellations
Hesburgh Libraries Inauguration Day Service Desks Closure
Service desks at the Hesburgh Library building and branch libraries will be closed from noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, during the Inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
Deadlines or Registrations
Faith and Science Week
In honor of the feast day of St. Hildegard von Bingen, mathematician, composer, and doctor of the Church, the Society of Catholic Scientists chapter at Notre Dame is holding its second annual Faith and Science Week, co-sponsored by the Colleges of Science and Engineering and the McGrath Institute for Church Life. The events include lectures, the Gold Mass and reception, a panel discussion, reflection, adoration, and snacks and social. More information.
Monday through Friday, Sept. 16 through 20, in various locations across campus
AWIS STEMentorship Application
The AWIS STEMentorship program application is now open. If you are an undergraduate looking for mentorship from more senior women in STEM or a graduate student wanting to be a mentor to the next generation of women in STEM, consider joining the program today! Fill out an application by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, to be matched with a mentor or mentee. See the poster for registration information.
Workshop: “Get to Know AI”
The workshop will cover how generative AI works; explore models, chatbots, and companies in the consumer space; explain key terms (including model, LLM, training, hallucination, bias, context, and RAG); delve into AI capabilities; and discuss how your data is used. Free for faculty, staff, students, and ND retirees. Register here.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Carey Auditorium (first floor), Hesburgh Library, and via Zoom
Learning Beyond the Classics—“Global Screens & Local Screams: Contemporary International Horror”
Learning Beyond the Classics returns this fall with a gimlet eye fixed on the horror genre! Enroll in this captivating, semester-long film studies course to explore contemporary international horror cinema and its powerful exploration of global themes such as race, gender, and our shared humanity. Register by Tuesday, September 17. $26 adults; free for students.
In the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Learning Beyond the Classics: True Crime
True crime is not a new American obsession; the adage “if it bleeds, it leads” extends back to the 1800s, with the notion predating the pithy phrase. As a vehicle for telling true crime stories, movies have been of service for as long as they have been around. This course looks at that history and forms comparisons on how victims, perpetrators, and officers of the law have been portrayed. Register by October 10. $22.
Various Thursdays, Sept. 19 through Dec. 12; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Welcome Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of the new academic year at the Center for DEI with food from your favorite South Bend restaurants, karaoke, crafts, games, and much more!
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 7 to 9 p.m. in the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, second floor of LaFortune Student Center
Educational and Research Opportunities
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on each workshop to see more details and to register.
· 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, Sept. 13; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 220), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
ND 110 Stair Climb
Duncan Hall’s sixth annual ND 110 Stair Climb honors first responders and victims of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. All proceeds support Heart 9/11. Register online by Monday, September 9. Co-sponsored by the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 5 to 9 p.m. in Notre Dame Stadium
Maronite Divine Liturgy
The Catholic Maronite community on campus holds liturgy every Sunday in the Law School Chapel. The liturgical language is Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Worship aides are provided and social hour follows. This year Pope Francis will canonize our patrons, the Massabki Martyrs. For questions contact ahannou2@nd.edu.
Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Law School Chapel
Lectures and Presentations
An Afternoon with Jan Carson: Reading and Discussion of Quickly, While They Still Have Horses
Author Jan Carson will read from and discuss her new short story collection, Quickly, While They Still Have Horses (Scribner, July 2024). Carson is a writer and community arts facilitator based in Belfast. She has published three novels, three short story collections, and two micro-fiction collections.
Monday, Sept. 9; 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
NDIGI Lunch and Learn with Mayank Khemka (Deutsche Bank)
ND Institute for Global Investing announces its first guest speaker of the year: Mayank Khemka, chief investment officer of Deutsche Bank in India. Khemka will discuss investing in emerging markets with a deep dive on the Indian macro economy. All students, regardless of class year or major, are invited to attend. NDIGI will provide Chick-fil-A! Students register here.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 134, Mendoza College of Business
Labor Café
Labor curious? Visit the Labor Café at the Center for Social Concerns—where ND talks work!
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.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 5 to 6 p.m. in the McNeill Gallery, Geddes Hall
Lecture—“Borromini: An Introduction”
Francesco Borromini (1599–1667) came out of the quarries of Switzerland to transform the face of Baroque Rome to become a master builder and pioneer of the graphite revolution in draftsmanship. In this lecture, Joseph Connors will outline his search over five decades for ways of repositioning an elusive genius in the culture of his time.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall School of Architecture
Notre Dame Forum: “What Do We Owe Each Other?” Keynote Events
The Inauguration Notre Dame Forum will feature a series of four thought-provoking “fireside chats” with global leaders in development, philanthropy, foreign affairs, and the future of technology. Join us for one or more of the discussions!
Thursday, Sept. 12; at various times in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The 2024 Conway Lectures: “Medieval Political Thought and Its Legacy”
The speakers will be Takashi Shogimen from the University of Otago, Roberto Lambertini from the University of Macerata, and Cary J. Nederman from Texas A&M University.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 2 to 5:15 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center
Friday, Sept. 13; 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
HHS Speaker Series—“Structural Competency: Mew Medicine for the Inequalities That Make Us Sick”
The speaker, Seth Holmes, MD, is the Chancellor’s Professor of Society & Environment and Medical Anthropology at UC Berkeley. This lecture will provide an update on “structural competency,” the recent framework developed between medicine, the social sciences, and patient organizations.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 244, DeBartolo Hall
2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
The Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs (MCAA) is an annual conference bringing together scholars of Asian studies from the US Midwest Region with colleagues from across the nation and the world.
$30 ND student, $140 non-ND students, $230 faculty/staff/public (includes annual MCAA membership and meals).
Friday, Sept. 13; noon to 10 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1140 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend
Saturday, Sept. 14; 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 15; 8:30 a.m. to noon
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Temporary Road, Lot, and Parking Space Closures
Throughout the week of September 9 through 13, please be aware of the following road closures and parking lot restrictions. Review the details.
Moose Krause Circle has reopened and St. Joseph Drive has returned to its restricted-use status.
Social Gatherings
IEI/ACE Welcome Back BBQ
Interested in education? Opportunities to tutor and volunteer in local schools or engage in research that promotes the greater common good? Join in 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. 10; 5 to 7 p.m. in the courtyard, Remick Family Hall