Faculty and Staff Edition
For the Week of April 22
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Spotlight Exhibit — “The Book Beautiful: A Selection from the Arts and Crafts Movement”
See how William Morris helped spark the Arts and Crafts movement in England and America, which directly led to a renaissance in all areas of the book arts. Visit the spotlight exhibit curated by Luke K. Kelly, the Gladys Brooks Conservation Fellow.
Mondays through Fridays, through Friday, May 31; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Art + Spirit
Come for one or all of these 60-minute guided conversations to look, learn, reflect and discuss the various ways that the spiritual aspects of art elevate both our thinking about the works themselves and our own personal encounters with them. Our inquiry will explore works of art across time, culture and religious traditions. All are welcome.
Thursday, April 25; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Saturday, April 27; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Gallery Talk: The Sculpture of Kenneth Snelson
Join Joseph Becherer, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art’s director and curator of sculpture, for a closer look at the inventive and intricately engineered sculpture of Kenneth Snelson. Fascinated by physical forces in three-dimensional space, Snelson invented a structural system that combined principles of tension and structural integrity.
Thursday, April 25; 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
AWIS and ND Book Club Host Two-Day “Hidden Figures” Event
Join the Association for Women in Science and the ND Book Club in a two-day event celebrating “Hidden Figures” — the story of three African American women who played pivotal roles at NASA during the Space Race!
Film screening: Tuesday, April 23; 7:45 to 11 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (open to the public)
Book club: Wednesday, April 24; 5:30 p.m. in the McNeill Room (Room 116), LaFortune Student Center
“The Quiet Migration” (2023)
Carl is expected someday to take over his parents’ agribusiness in a rural backwater in Denmark. But, as an adopted child, he also longs to learn more about his South Korean heritage. The deeper we dive into Carl’s life, the more inexplicable events and apparitions interfere with his otherwise realistically depicted daily routine.
Thursday, April 25; 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
“Toy Story 4” (2019)
Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is caring for his kids, whether Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called “Forky” to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy. $1.
Sunday, April 28; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
“Faith and Doubt”: A Voice Recital Featuring Erin Taylor, Soprano
MSM student Erin Taylor, in collaboration with DMA students Joe Balistreri and Kari Francis, will perform a vocal recital of sacred works. The recital includes Purcell’s “The Blessed Virgin’s Expostulation” and BWV 199, “Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut,” as well as modern song cycles by Mark Carlson and Mona Coalter.
Friday, April 26; 6 to 7 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
Harmonia A Cappella Concert: “Up in the Clouds”
Notre Dame’s premier all-female a cappella group performs hits from Elton John, Kasey Musgraves, Sabrina Carpenter and more! Tickets are $5 from the LaFortune Box Office.
Friday, April 26; 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the Mainstage, Washington Hall
Concert: Micki Miller
Since her 2013 EP, “Love Letters,” Micki Miller has released projects showcasing her unique creative sensibilities to a worldwide streaming audience. She returns to campus, celebrating a decade of creating independent music. Her brother, Grammy-nominated songwriter Pastor YPJ, brings gospel group YPJ + FVC out of hiatus to merge gospel and R&B. $25 adult, $24 faculty/staff, $15 student, $10 ND students.
Saturday, April 27; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Song and Art of the Spanish Americas
Take in this sensory immersive experience of the Spanish Americas, featuring performances by the Notre Dame Basilica Schola in conversation with works from the museum collection. Visitors are invited to follow the choir through the galleries as they lead us through an exploration of colonialism through select works of music and visual art.
Sunday, April 28; 3 to 3:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Whiskey & War Stories
This is an evening of camaraderie, riveting storytelling and samplings of Horse Soldier Whiskey alongside crafted cocktails. Indulge in hearty appetizers and hors d’oeuvres while veterans and history enthusiasts share their compelling tales from the front lines. Sign up on OpenTable: https://morrisinn.nd.edu/hotel-happenings/. $50/person for 21 years and older, $40/person for under 21 years old.
Tuesday, April 30; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Rohr’s, inside Morris Inn
Notre Dame Children’s Choir 2024 Community Festival
Children ages 8-18 are invited to sing for a day with the Notre Dame Children’s Choir in age-level choirs. Perform in the Community Festival Concert with the NDCC! No experience necessary. This is the perfect way to try out the FREE program before you join. Lunch and T-shirt included! Sign up by Friday, April 26. More info at sma.nd.edu.
Saturday, May 4; 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main St., South Bend
Newest Features in Zoom
Zoom remains one of the most important tools used at Notre Dame. Learn about some of the latest features available for campus use. Free. Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Wednesday, May 8; 10:30 to 11 a.m. via Zoom
Sustainability Celebration
The Notre Dame community is invited to come together to celebrate sustainability work at Notre Dame, connect with fellow sustainability champions, recognize campus partners and see what’s on the horizon for campus sustainability. Drinks and heavy appetizers provided.
Thursday, May 9; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center (Remarks will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.)
Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Volunteers Needed
The 51st Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition is seeking volunteers to help during the weekend of May 10-12. Musical experience is not necessary. For more information, please contact Miki Strabley at miki@fischoff.org or respond at this link: https://bit.ly/43KzHn5.
Friday, May 10; volunteer shifts available from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and the O’Neill Hall of Music
Saturday, May 11; volunteer shifts available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 12; volunteer shifts available from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Excellence in Mentoring: Pre-Summer Workshop
Do you have a high school teacher or student doing research in your lab this summer? Join the Center for Broader Impacts for a pre-summer workshop on excellence in mentoring. Graduate student mentors will prepare to host a teacher or student in their lab and meaningfully involve them in the research process. Lunch will be provided. See the event page for more details. Please register by Friday, May 3.
Wednesday, June 5; noon to 3 p.m. in Room 310, Jordan Hall of Science
Science Communications Symposium — “Civic Science and Ethics in the Age of AI: Building Trust”
This symposium aims to bridge the widening gaps between academia and the public when it comes to the public understanding of science. It brings together many stakeholders to explore innovative strategies for effective science communication and public engagement. Register online.
Tuesday, July 9; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Downes Ballroom, Corbett Family Hall
Wednesday, July 10
Thursday, July 11
Registration for Summer Online Courses
Are you interested in enhancing your skills or diving into big ideas this summer? Registration for Summer Online courses is open now. Courses are credit-bearing and meet once or twice per week in live online sessions, typically held in the evenings. Your employee educational benefits can be used to help pay for courses for you (or for your children).
Deals and Discounts
Free Shred Event
The University Archives and Shred-it are offering a free, secure and confidential document shredding event for the Notre Dame community. Open to faculty, staff, postdocs, undergraduates, graduate students and retirees. Learn more.
Wednesday, April 24; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shred-it truck parked in the Mason Support Center parking lot (located off St. Joseph Drive behind Notre Dame Federal Credit Union)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Denim Day
The Denim Day campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court overturning a sexual assault conviction because the court found that a victim wearing tight jeans helped the perpetrator remove her jeans and therefore consented to the assault. Wear denim on Wednesday, April 24, to raise awareness about sexual violence.
Thrive! Presents “ND Elevate — Empowering Leaders, Igniting Growth”
Join in for an inspiring and empowering luncheon tailored exclusively for Thrive! Learn about the mission and vision of ND Elevate, a cohort-based leadership program created by Kristen Collett-Schmitt, associate dean for innovation and inclusion at Mendoza College of Business, and co-sponsored by NDHR, Office of Institutional Transformation and ND Learning. Registration is free for faculty and staff. Learn more and register here.
Wednesday, April 24; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Commons A, Stayer Center for Executive Education
Educational and Research Opportunities
Korean Names: Pronunciation Workshop
This workshop aims to help participants develop understanding and empathy for our peers, students and ourselves. By the end of the hour, you’ll have new context to make meaning of naming phenomena, along with tangible linguistic knowledge and skills to help you more confidently and accurately pronounce Korean names.
Friday, April 26; 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom
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Online Research Study Participation Opportunity: Computer Vision Research Laboratory
The Computer Vision Research Laboratory invites Notre Dame students, staff and faculty who are between the ages of 18 and 65 to participate. This 30-minute online study involves asking subjects to classify a pair of iris images as showing the same eye or different eyes. Please write to cvrl@nd.edu (put “Iris-match study” in the subject line) to reserve a spot. Participants will receive an e-gift card after completion of the study in April. The survey is open to 100 participants, until Monday, April 22.
Faith and Service
Leave No Trash Challenge Week
Join Notre Dame to be the best university for this year’s #LeaveNoTrash University Challenge! This week, Notre Dame will compete against Colorado State University and North Carolina State to pick up and record the most trash. The school with the most trash picked up will win prizes from Leave No Trace and All Trails.
Monday through Thursday, April 22-25, anywhere on campus
Cultivate Food Rescue
Nearly 133 billion pounds of food are wasted in the U.S. each year. While the majority of food is often sent to landfills, Cultivate Food Rescue works to keep food out of landfills to feed food-insecure individuals in Michiana. Help reduce food waste and feed hungry people by joining the Sustainability Office to pack meals for local children. Register online.
Tuesday, April 23; 9 to 11 a.m. at 1403 Prairie Ave., South Bend
Holy Mass in German
Celebrate Christ with a Mass and liturgy in German officiated by Rev. Christian Ivandic. All are welcome, and guidance in both English and German will be provided. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Eva Hoeckner (ehoeckn2@nd.edu).
Tuesday, April 23; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the chapel, Geddes Hall
Waste ’n Weigh
Get an inside look at how much food is wasted in our dining halls at the post-consumer level, and see how Notre Dame diverts it from the landfill. Join Campus Dining in weighing food scraps in the dining halls and learn how you can make an impact to reduce food waste. Register to volunteer for a two-hour shift.
Wednesday, April 24; 4 to 9 p.m. in North Dining Hall
Notre Dame Global Day of Service
Join the Alumni Association and the ND family throughout the world for the second annual Global Day of Service. All are welcome to register for a project or organize your own! The ND Club of St. Joe Valley will host two opportunities at local schools, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. See the website for project details.
Saturday, April 27; all day in locations around the world and virtually
Saturday, April 27; 10 a.m. to noon (NDSJV at Good Shepherd Montessori, 1101 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend)
Saturday, April 27; 1 to 4 p.m. (NDSJV at Darden Elementary School, 18645 Janet Drive, South Bend)
Lectures and Presentations
Symposium: “Religious Speech in the Context of Anti-Blasphemy and Anti-Proselytism Laws”
Anti-blasphemy and anti-proselytism laws often stifle the free expression of religion. The symposium, co-sponsored by the Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law and the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative, will analyze these laws and their implications on an international scale to demonstrate how they interact with the protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Monday, April 22; 9:30 a.m. to noon in Rooms 215/216, McKenna Hall
Medicare Basics
Choosing the right Medicare plan is extremely important. Explore each part of Medicare including eligibility, coverage and how you can sign up. You’ll also learn what to do at age 65 and steps to take as you prepare to retire. Meeting presented by Alight.
Monday, April 22; 10 to 11 a.m. online
Master of Global Affairs International Peace Studies Capstone Conference Presentations
Learn about the research of the Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when they present their capstone projects to classmates and Keough School faculty.
Monday, April 22; 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins Nanovic Halls, and via Zoom
Annual Art History Symposium — “Being Seen Listening: Sound Politics in African Photography”
The Department of Art, Art History and Design sponsors Clare Barloon and Kendra Lyimo, who will present research from their honors thesis. The keynote speaker is Antawan I. Byrd, curator and assistant professor of art history at Northwestern University.
Monday, April 22; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 200, Riley Hall
Book Discussion: “How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be”
Author Timothy P. Carney of the American Enterprise Institute presents on the subject of his latest book, “Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be,” addressing these questions: Why is parenting so hard now? And why are the results so bad? Lunch provided; no registration necessary.
Tuesday, April 23; noon to 1:45 p.m. in Room 215/216, McKenna Hall
Panel Discussion — “Combating Human Trafficking: Current Challenges and Concrete Solutions”
Join the Kroc Institute for a conversation about the ongoing fight to combat human trafficking. Panelists will discuss emerging migration developments from international and U.S. perspectives and address current issues, challenges and promising solutions in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Tuesday, April 23; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Lecture — “Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens and the Challenge of Populism in Europe”
Lecture presented by Larry Bartels, co-director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions at Vanderbilt University. A seeming explosion of support for right-wing populist parties has triggered fears for the future of democracy in Europe. This “populist wave” is much overblown, and the most important threats to democracy come from political leaders, not from voters.
Tuesday, April 23; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Time-Out for Tech — “Smart Brevity: How OIT Is Getting to the Point”
Smart Brevity is an amazing framework for helping communications get right to the point. OIT is using this approach to shorten its communications and make sure you know the most important things first. Learn how OIT is doing this and why! Follow registration information to receive the calendar invitation.
Tuesday, April 23; 2 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
ND Energy Research Symposium: “Driving Change through Strategic Communications and Translational Research in Sustainable Energy”
All are invited to attend the seventh annual ND Energy Research Symposium featuring presentations on sustainable energy research and talks by regional energy centers and communications experts on translational research and communications strategies to drive change. A keynote panel will follow to engage the audience in these important topics.
Wednesday, April 24; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rooms 215/216, McKenna Hall, Notre Dame Conference Center
IDEA Week 2024
IDEA Week is an innovation festival hosting business, technology and entertainment events to provide entrepreneurs, students and attendees with the practical knowledge, creative inspiration and social foundation they need to innovate within their own careers, studies and communities. Most events are free to attend but registration is required. Ticketed events, such as the concert, comedian and Nashville Nights, have a fee.
Wednesday, April 24; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Century Center, 120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend
Thursday, April 25; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, April 26; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Talk — “International Law as a Tool: South Africa’s Application to the International Court of Justice”
Justice Leona Theron of the Constitutional Court of South Africa will provide an analysis of the application for urgent provisional measures sought by South Africa before the International Court of Justice. Theron will give context to and explain the historical significance of this ruling in light of South Africa’s apartheid history. https://ndworks.nd.edu/assets/566013/theron_eblast_graphic.pdf
Wednesday, April 24; 12:30 p.m. in Room 1140, Eck Hall of Law
Talks: “Hong Kong’s Struggle for Freedom and Its Impact on US-China Relations”
Hong Kongers’ decades-old struggle for democracy has suffered from a national security crackdown and their long-cherished freedoms have been undone. This talk examines how Beijing has systematically demolished a once vibrant society and how Hong Kongers have mobilized support.
Wednesday, April 24; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Reilly Undergraduate Symposium
Celebrate the exceptional dedication and achievements of students in Reilly Center for Science, Technology and Values programs. The event consists of student poster presentations and concludes with a keynote address and award ceremony.
Wednesday, April 24; 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Galleria and Room 105, Jordan Hall of Science
2024 Duffy Lecture: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in Conversation with Chanté Mouton Kinyon
Sponsored by the Department of English, the 2024 Joseph M. Duffy Lecturer is Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a Brooklyn-based playwright, producer and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. He will be in conversation with Chanté Mouton Kinyon, assistant professor of English.
Wednesday, April 24; 5 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Create a Retirement Income Plan
Learn how the building blocks of an income plan can offset the key risks in retirement, as well as how you can use Fidelity’s resources to feel more confident as you prepare to make the move from saving to spending.
Thursday, April 25; 2 to 3 p.m. online
Discussion — “More than Rice: Sustainable Agriculture with Lundberg Family Farms”
Come learn about sustainable agriculture from Lundberg Family Farms. Afterward, Lundberg representative will visit South Dining Hall for dinner service, where the winners of the Irish Chef 2.0 competition will be presenting their dish featuring Lundberg brown rice. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders in sustainable farming!
Thursday, April 25; 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 209, DeBartolo Hall
Trust Your Gut: Part II — “The Connection Between Gut and Mental Health”
Register through your Summus dashboard by logging in at https://summusglobal.com/dashboard. Dr. Akash Goel, clinical assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, will discuss the link between gut health and mental well-being.
Thursday, April 25; 3 to 3:30 p.m. online
Breandán Ó Buachalla Memorial Lecture: “Seán Breanach and Irish-Language Discourse on Afrikaans and Apartheid”
Pádraig Ó Siadhail, professor emeritus at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, will deliver the 10th annual Breandán Ó Buachalla Memorial Lecture. Ó Siadhail will be introduced by Clíona Ní Ríordán, the Thomas J. and Kathleen M. O’Donnell Chair in Irish Language and Literature.
Thursday, April 25; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 215, McKenna Hall
“Prison Music, Then and Now”: A Conversation with BL Shirelle of FREER Records
Musician and activist BL Shirelle is the co-executive director of FREER Records, the first nonprofit record label for prison-impacted musicians in the United States. In this presentation, Shirelle will discuss the richness of prison music, past and present.
Thursday, April 25; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 306, O’Neill Hall of Music
Discussion — “Migration and Catholic Social Teaching: Welcome, Protect, Promote and Integrate”
This session highlights the Catholic Church’s teaching on migration, the Church’s pastoral concern for migrants and the priorities of Pope Francis and the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. How should these values and priorities inform Notre Dame’s response to global migration?
Thursday, April 25; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
2024 Notre Dame Trade Mini-Conference
This daylong mini-conference will cover a wide array of interesting subjects, including agriculture, informal markets, environmental issues, technology and industrialization. Co-sponsored by the Building Inclusive Growth Lab, the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts and the Kellogg Institute for International Studies.
Friday, April 26; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room B071, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
FLTA Showcase
Listen to the 2024 Foreign Language Teaching Assistants report on their academic year and reflect on their experiences.
Friday, April 26; 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 325, Bond Hall
Social Gatherings
Sweets for Survivors
Hosted by Notre Dame Student Government. Come buy sweet treats from local South Bend bakeries. Twenty percent of the proceeds made from this event will be donated to Callisto, a national organization that uses technology to empower survivors of sexual assault.
Monday, April 22; 2 to 5 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall
Japanese Conversation Table
Japanese learners of all levels are invited to the Japanese conversation table! Come practice your Japanese skills while socializing with other language learners.
Thursday, April 25; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 151, Decio Faculty Hall
South Bend Latin Dance
Lessons starts at 7:30 p.m., open dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue and more!
Free with valid student ID, $5 for non-students. Cash bar and food features.
Saturday, April 27; 7:30 to 10 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Caribbean Vibes: A Night of Culture, Cuisine and Cinema
Ever feel homesick? Craving your family’s cooking? Longing for more Caribbean culture on campus? Join the Caribbean Student Association for Caribbean Vibes! Enjoy authentic cuisine and cultural performances, and learn from peers. Plus, enter the raffle for amazing prizes! Register online. Free.
Saturday, April 27; 8 to 11:30 p.m. on Library Lawn
Notre Dame Hockey — Paint the Ice
The Notre Dame campus community (students, faculty and staff) are invited to paint the ice!
Paint personalized messages on the ice of the Lefty Smith Rink (main sheet of ice). It’s a great photo opportunity! The ice will be suitable for walking but patrons are encouraged to wear sneakers.
Free admission.
Monday, April 29; 5 to 8 p.m. in the Compton Family Ice Arena
Tech Tips, Tools and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Giving Extra Credit
There are a few ways instructors can reward students for going above and beyond in a test or assignment. Awarding extra points to an assignment, or creating a zero-point assignment and entering positive points, are a couple of ways to give extra credit in Canvas.
Also This Week ...
Final Exams Hours
Hesburgh Library began final exams hours Sunday, April 21. The library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 11 p.m. Friday, May 10. Review all branch and service desk hours.
Recycling Trivia Topic: Other Waste Diversion Opportunities
While the focus in this series has been on the University’s recycling toter program, this is just one of many waste diversion pathways in place on campus. Here, we tackle other materials that have their own unique processes — such as batteries, e-waste and food waste. Click here to read the FAQ and answer the trivia question.
Keep up to date on new hires and colleagues celebrating service anniversaries. Obituaries and memorial information may be found at In Memory. Please contact askHR at 631-5900 to submit obituary and memorial updates.