Faculty and Staff Edition
For the week of September 21
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for faculty/staff/postdocs.
University Campaigns and Initiatives
Consecration of Notre Dame to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On Friday, September 25, all are welcome to join the campus consecration at the celebration of the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend, will preach and preside. Following Mass, there will be a procession from the Basilica to the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, followed by a reception in the Rotunda on the second floor of the Main Building.
Panel Discussion—“Behold This Heart: The Theology of Consecration to the Sacred Heart”
In preparation for the campus consecration to the Sacred Heart, all are welcome to attend this panel discussion, including panelists John Cavadini, Rev. Kevin Grove, C.S.C., Jennifer Newsome Martin, and Anthony Pagliarini.
Monday, Sept. 21; 5 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Artist Talk: Leonardo Drew
The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art welcomes Leonardo Drew, one of the most innovative and acclaimed artists working today. Drew is best known for his bold, yet carefully ordered use of materials—such as wood and metals—that make reference to the cyclical nature of life, the passage of time, and US industrial history.
Tuesday, Sept. 22; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the 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 includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more.
Saturday, Sept. 26; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Art Social in the Afternoon: A Creative Gathering
Get creative and connect with friends (and make new ones) during this drop-in program just for adults. Bring a creative spirit and your friend group or come solo and be ready to make new friends. The museum staff will supply the project, materials, inspiration, and guidance—a match made in heaven.
Saturday, Sept. 26; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
Barton Fink (1991)
Part of Crime, Blood, and Laughs: The Coen Brothers. Winner of three awards at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival, including the Palme d’Or, Barton Fink follows a New York playwright who heads to Hollywood to write B-movies. Struggling with writer’s block, he finds himself drawn into an increasingly strange and unsettling world. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students.
Tuesday, Sept. 22; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Wuthering Heights (2026)
New at the Browning. Emerald Fennell reimagines Emily Brontë’s classic novel as a bold romantic period drama starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Drawing from the first half of the novel, Wuthering Heights plunges into the passionate, intense, and destructive relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff. Rated R. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, Sept. 25; 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Sept. 26; 3 to 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Maddie’s Secret (2025)
New at the Browning. John Early makes his directorial debut as Maddie, a dishwasher who rockets to viral fame at a trendy food content company. As professional pressures mount beneath her seemingly picture-perfect life, a secret from her troubled past threatens to resurface in this bold blend of satire, melodrama, and comedy. Rated R. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students.
Friday, Sept. 25; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Sept. 26; 9:30 to 11:15 p.m.
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
Hayao Miyazaki’s visually stunning fantasy follows Sophie, whose quiet life changes when she befriends the mysterious wizard Howl. After a jealous witch places a curse on her, Sophie enters a magical world of spells, adventure, and Howl’s extraordinary moving castle. Rated PG. In English. Part of Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films.
Sunday, Sept. 27; 1 to 3 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
South Bend: Built by Baseball (2026)
Part of Sunday Docs. Discover how baseball shaped South Bend across generations, from the Black Studebaker employees who formed the Foundry Giants and the barrier-breaking South Bend Blue Sox to a Mexican-American league and today’s South Bend Cubs. The film explores the game’s lasting impact on the city and its communities. Discussion to follow. Free but ticketed event.
Sunday, Sept. 27; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Indian Classical Music Concert: Carnatic Style
Join maestro J.A. Jayant on the bamboo flute, accompanied by V. Krishnakumar on the ghatam and N. C. Bharadwaj on the mridangam for the concert “Echoes of Flute: A Centenary Tribute to the Master of Carnatic Flute T.R. Mahalingam.” Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Sept. 22; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
A Living Tradition: Ukrainian Studies Through Scholarship, Culture, and Song
Celebrate the Nanovic Institute’s Ukrainian Studies Hub as it marks the one-year anniversary of Notre Dame joining the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies. The event features a performance by Svitlana Nikonorova, an accomplished Ukrainian vocalist and bandura player, and a conversation with Svitlana Ramer, Honorary Consul of Ukraine to Indiana.
Wednesday, Sept. 23; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
An Evening with Emily St. John Mandel
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Reception and Book Sale/Signing with Emily St. John Mandel, a Canadian novelist and essayist who has written six novels, including Station Eleven, The Glass Hotel, and Sea of Tranquility.
8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Screening of a Station Eleven episode and audience Q&A with Emily St. John Mandel. Tickets are free and open to the public:
Thursday, Sept. 24; 7 to 9:30 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Presenting Series: Trabuco Salsa Band with Los Ortega
Latin music night comes alive with Chicago’s Trabuco Salsa Band and Goshen’s Los Ortega. Trabuco brings authentic Afro-Caribbean rhythms spanning salsa, mambo, Latin jazz, and more, while family ensemble Los Ortega delivers irresistible dance music from Northern Mexico. Part of the Presenting Series’ Cultural Collective. $21 adults, $20 faculty/staff, $5 ND students, $7 non-ND students/children.
Friday, Sept. 25; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Presenting Series: Paul Thornock ’99, organ
Paul Thornock ’99 returns for a free organ recital. Director of music and organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and chorus master for the Savannah Philharmonic, Thornock earned his master’s in organ performance and literature at Notre Dame and served as a graduate assistant organist at the Basilica.
Sunday, Sept. 27; 8 to 9 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Info Session: ND Global Summer Study Abroad for Children of Faculty and Staff
Discover Notre Dame Global Summer Study Abroad opportunities for children of faculty and staff. Join this virtual info session to learn about programs, applications, and next steps. Children of faculty and staff are eligible for an education benefit of up to three credits, deducted from the program fee. Go further with Notre Dame. Review the poster to register by Tuesday, September 29.
Wednesday, Sept. 30; 6 to 7 p.m. virtually
Reimagining Class Time Grants
Receive a $3,000 stipend to work with the Notre Dame Learning team to reimagine how you use class time in a course of your choosing. All regular faculty are eligible to apply, and projects can be for courses of two or more credits to be taught during the 2027–28 academic year. Applications from individuals and teams of faculty are welcome. The application due date is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 29.
Register for the Fall Conference: “But Where Can She Be Found? Wisdom from Age to Age”
Registration is available for the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture’s 26th annual fall conference. Free for ND/SMC/HCC faculty, staff, and students. Register by Friday, September 25.
Thursday, Oct. 1; 1:30 to 9:15 p.m. campus-wide
Friday, Oct. 2; 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3; 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Save the Date for the Flu Blitz
The annual on-campus Flu Vaccine Blitz is open to full-time and part-time faculty/staff, spouses, and dependents who are currently enrolled in a Notre Dame medical plan. Appointments required at this link: ndprodvam.service-now.com/psp.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 6 and 7; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Stepan Center
Beloved Community Gathering: Heart & Mind
Join your fellow colleagues for an afternoon of connection. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how to care for yourself and others with featured speaker Tiffany Russell, a clinical social worker at the University Counseling Center. A lunch buffet will be provided. All faculty and staff are welcome. Registration required before Monday, October 5.
Wednesday, Oct. 14; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
Educational and Research Opportunities
Join NDHR’s Journey to Retirement Webinar Series
Join NDHR for a series of webinars focused on planning and preparation for retirement. These sessions will give you an overview of the University’s retirement benefits, when you’ll become eligible for these benefits, and what the retirement process looks like. Please note, the Thursday, October 8, session will be held in person rather than as a webinar. The schedule varies by session. Register online.
· ND Pension Overview: Monday, Sept. 21; 2 to 3 p.m. virtually
· Medicare and How to Prepare for the Reality of Health Care in Retirement: Thursday, Sept. 24; 10 a.m. virtually
Children’s Educational Benefits Information Sessions
The University provides tuition assistance to the children of eligible faculty and staff who are attending Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, or other four-year accredited colleges and universities. If you would like to learn more about this benefit, join NDHR and the Enrollment Division at one of their upcoming informational sessions.
Wednesday, Sept. 23; 7 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall
Tuesday, Oct. 6; 7 p.m.
“Engage South Bend” Community Tour for Faculty
Notre Dame faculty: Are you new to the community or looking to deepen partnerships? The Institute for Social Concerns invites you on a South Bend excursion with community partners to explore research and scholarship possibilities. Discover how your expertise can contribute to community flourishing by learning about South Bend’s rich history. Registration required.
Friday, Sept. 25; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. departing from the Hesburgh Library Circle
Research at the Newberry: Resources and Opportunities for Notre Dame Faculty and Students
Lia Markey, director of the Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library in Chicago, will introduce Notre Dame faculty and students to the Newberry’s research collections, programs, fellowships, and other opportunities available through Notre Dame’s membership in the Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium.
Friday, Sept. 25; 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 231, Hesburgh Library
Hesburgh Libraries and Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops:
Click on the link to see more details and to register.
· Genomes and the NCBI Website
This introductory workshop will help orient new users to the resources available on the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) website. The website offers a wealth of biomedical and genomic information and analytical tools that allow users to evaluate biological data.
Tuesday, Sept. 22; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
· Making StoryMaps
This workshop will introduce you to ArcGIS StoryMaps, a platform designed to display and interpret spatial data in a web browser. You’ll learn how to use data, text, and other media to communicate your research in ArcGIS StoryMaps, and apply data visualization principles to create effective online presentations.
Tuesday, Sept. 22; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Personal Digital Preservation Basics
This workshop will provide resources and high-level tips on how to plan for backing up and organizing your own personal digital materials, such as photos, documents, and recordings, in order to preserve your “born digital” information and make it last for future generations.
Wednesday, Sept. 23; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· Introduction to Network Visualization
Understanding the underlying relationships within a data set can be difficult when looking at a spreadsheet. In this workshop, you’ll explore techniques to clean up your data and methods for visualizing your data to better understand the patterns within.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 249), 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, Sept. 25; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 220), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Vespers with the Notre Dame Children’s Choir
Notre Dame Children’s Liturgical Choir leads music for Vespers. Serving as the community engagement arm of Sacred Music at Notre Dame, the choir teaches more than 100 children after school each week in seven choirs for children up to 17 years old.
Monday, Sept. 21; 4:30 to 5 p.m. in the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Saint Mary’s College
Litter Pick-Up Around the Lake
Join the Notre Dame Sustainability team for a walk around St. Mary’s Lake to pick up trash and help keep our campus ecosystem litter-free. In previous litter pick-ups, we’ve found interesting items like TVs and bowling balls! Trash grabbers, gloves, bags, and snacks will be provided. Together, we can care for our common home. Register by Wednesday, September 23.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 2 to 4 p.m. Meet at World Peace Plaza along St. Mary’s Lake
Health and Recreation
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance abuse issues. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, the course helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. Register through Endeavor.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lower-level training room, Grace Hall
Lectures and Presentations
Presentation and Q&A: “Motivation Through Disability Pride and Awareness”
Alex Montoya’s presentation will focus on disability pride and awareness, prosthetic best practices, and his achievements within the Latino, disability, and youth communities. Montoya ’96 will share his personal story and how he has overcome challenges to achieve success in his career and personal life.
Monday, Sept. 21; 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Mahaffey Scholars Lounge (first floor), Hesburgh Library
Conversation: “History, Tradition, and the Future of Establishment Clause Litigation”
This event takes stock of ongoing litigation over the constitutionality of public religious displays in several states, with an eye toward how history-focused interpretive methodologies might shape the future of Establishment Clause disputes.
Monday, Sept. 21; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1140, Eck Hall of Law
The Origins of US Migration and Citizenship
The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights will host Anna O. Law, chair in constitutional rights and professor of political science at City University of New York. Her book, Migration and the Origins of American Citizenship, was cited in one of the amicus briefs in defense of birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara. Lunch will be provided.
Monday, Sept. 21; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Research for the Common Good Symposium
Join the Institute for Social Concerns as it celebrates the 250+ students that investigated research questions in the institute’s two signature summer programs: NDBridge and Summer Fellowships. Select students from these programs will present their research and receive awards to continue their work the following summer. All are welcome.
Monday, Sept. 21; 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 215/216, McKenna Hall
Talk and Reading—“The Case for the Secondary Character: A Writer’s Journey Through History”
Join the Initiative on Race and Resilience in exploring the writer’s craft with Lauren Francis-Sharma, the 2026 Artist-in-Residence in the Notre Dame Initiative on Race and Resilience. She is an award-winning and acclaimed author and the assistant director of the Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference. A book sale and signing will follow. Free and open to the public.
Monday, Sept. 21; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Sojourner Truth Commons (Room 300), O’Shaughnessy Hall
Panel Discussion—“Eighteen Years of Notre Dame’s Impact in Haiti”
For nearly two decades, the University has partnered with the Catholic Church in Haiti to build a system of care and learning for the country’s most vulnerable children—through crisis, conflict, and constant change. Sponsored by the Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child. Food and beverages will be served at 6:00 p.m., 30 minutes before the panel. Review the flyer for full event details. Register online.
Tuesday, Sept. 22; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium (Room 100), Hesburgh Center for International Studies
International and Graduate Programs: Fireside Chat—“Indigenous Language Rights”
Join the Notre Dame Law School for a discussion on the development and current state of Indigenous language rights around the world, with a focus on ongoing efforts in Ireland and the potential unification of the island. Review the poster for the registration QR code.
Wednesday, Sept. 23; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1140, Eck Hall of Law
Lecture: “Eliel Saarinen and His Critics”
Gareth Griffiths examines how Eliel Saarinen’s theories of urban and architectural design were applied to the Munkkiniemi-Haaga project and the expansion of central Helsinki.
Wednesday, Sept. 23; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Manfredi Family Auditorium (Room 109), Walsh Family Hall (Architecture)
Panel Discussion: “The Human and Moral Costs of the New Nuclear Arms Race”
This event will focus on the Catholic Church’s opposition to the vast sums being wasted on nuclear weapons and the moral imperative to reverse course and negotiate arms control treaties that can lead toward global nuclear disarmament. A recording will be available after the event for those unable to attend in person.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Keough School D.C. Office, 1400 16th St NW, Washington, DC
Discussion—“Hebrew Orientalism: Jewish Engagement with Arabo-Islamic Culture in Palestine”
Mostafa Hussein, professor and associate director of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan, discusses how Jewish writers in late Ottoman and British Mandate Palestine used Arabo-Islamic culture to advance Zionism’s goals in the decades leading up to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
Thursday, Sept. 24; noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Italian Research Seminar: “Mapping Brazil in Medici Florence: Dudley’s Arcano del Mare”
The Center for Italian Studies hosts a lecture by Lia Markey, director of the Center for Renaissance Studies at Chicago’s Newberry Library. This lecture examines Robert Dudley’s Dell’arcano del mare (1646–47), focusing on its maps and accounts of South America.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Library
Jarlath Burns: Keynote Address at the American Conference for Irish Studies
Jarlath Burns, president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), will deliver the opening keynote address at the American Conference for Irish Studies on campus. A drinks and bites reception will follow in the McKenna Hall Gallery. This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall
Advances in Sustainable Development Seminar Series—“Rolling Back Progresa: School and Work After the End of a Landmark Anti-Poverty Program”
Mexico’s conditional cash transfer program Progresa served as a model for evidence-based development policy for more than two decades. Susan Wendy Parker, professor of public policy and associate director of the Maryland Population Research Center, will discuss the estimated school and work impacts of its sudden rollback. Comparing high- and low-penetration areas before and after rollback, a sharp, sustained decline in school enrollment was found.
Friday, Sept. 25; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Mediation Room (Room B001), Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Korea Working Group Launching Event—“Foreign Brides and Local Hierarchies: Threat to Social Standing and the Gendered Politics of Marriage Migration”
Join the launch of the new Korea Working Group with a lecture by Dahjin Kim, assistant professor of Asian studies and global affairs, followed by a light reception celebrating the Korean traditional holiday, Chuseok. Free and open to the Notre Dame community.
Friday, Sept. 25; noon to 2 p.m. in the Liu Institute Seminar Room (Room 2148), Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Honoring the Scholarship and Service of Timothy Matovina
Friends and colleagues will gather to celebrate Timothy Matovina’s contributions as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and leader following his retirement in spring 2026. Nichole Flores from the University of Virginia, Rev. Robert Wright, O.M.I., from the Oblate School of Theology, and Austin Cruz from the Department of Theology will offer brief reflections on Matovina’s career and influence. A light reception will follow the panel discussion. This event is presented by the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism and co-sponsored by the Department of Theology, the Institute for Latino Studies, and the McGrath Institute for Church Life.
Friday, Sept. 25; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room B01, McKenna Hall
Dolan Seminar/Book Discussion: Deborah E. Kanter’s Pioneers of Latino Ministry
Deborah E. Kanter from Albion College will discuss her book Pioneers of Latino Ministry: Claretians and the Evolving World of Catholic America alongside commentators Maggie Elmore from Baylor University; Ramón A. Gutiérrez from the University of Chicago; and Timothy Matovina from Notre Dame. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Theology, the Institute for Latino Studies, the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, and the McGrath Institute for Church Life.
Saturday, Sept. 26; 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Rooms 205–207, McKenna Hall
ACIS Keynote Address—“Anatomy of a Novel: Dissecting the History, Culture, and Influences Behind Few and Far Between”
Join the Keough-Naughton Institute for a public event with Belfast author Jan Carson. As part of the ACIS Midwest + South Regions Meetings 2026, Carson will provide the conference’s keynote address. This specific ACIS event will be free and open to the public.
Saturday, Sept. 26; 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Room 215-216, McKenna Hall
Social Gatherings
Bark in the Park
Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging good time. This dog-friendly event invites visitors of all ages (and breeds) to enjoy pup-centric activities and experiences.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park
The Paleo Games
Throwing a spear, archery, making pottery, eating insects, flint knapping. These are skills few of us are familiar with today, but they were essential to survival in our evolutionary past. Now you can try these skills yourself during the first Paleo Games organized by the Department of Anthropology. There will also be Paleo-themed swag.
Friday, Sept. 25; 2 to 4 p.m. on the lawn of Jordan Hall of Science
Korean Culture Table: 2026 Celebrating Chuseok
Join the ND Korean Program to celebrate Chuseok, one of Korea’s most important and festive holidays. Often referred to as the Korean harvest festival, Chuseok is a time to give thanks, celebrate the autumn season, and share abundance with the community.
Friday, Sept. 25; 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 131, Decio Faculty Hall
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Engage Students with an Annotated Reading Assignment
Many different assignment types are available in Canvas. Instead of students submitting a short reflection or summary of a class reading, create a student annotation assignment. Linked to a PDF, the assignment allows students to make private comments and highlights on the text, which you review during grading.
Also This Week ...
Season of Creation Scavenger Hunt
The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through prayer and action for our Common Home. To celebrate, Notre Dame Sustainability is hosting a scavenger hunt. Each week from September 1 through October 4, solve a new riddle about a sustainable campus landmark and submit the corresponding Google Form for a chance to win a prize.
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, so don’t wait to sign up.
Friday, Sept. 25; noon (Meet at the east side of the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture.)