Student Edition
For the week of October 26
This is a weekly digest of events and announcements for students.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Make Your Mark
In celebration of the international Big Draw Festival, drawing materials will be available to satisfy your creative itch all October long. Head to the Learning Commons to pick up supplies (or bring your own—solid graphite only, please) and then into the galleries to sketch one of your favorite works of art.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Bite-Sized Art: Paladino Edition
Join this lunchtime program, where a member of the museum’s education staff will lead a short yet engaging exploration of a single work of art in the current temporary exhibition Mimmo Paladino, Present into Past.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; noon to 12:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Open Studio
This monthly drop-in program is designed to help you connect with your creative side. The program encourages participants to engage with materials in guided or freestyle ways, inspired by the themes, techniques, and media of a featured work of art.
Sunday, Nov. 1; noon to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Films
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Part of the “Crime, Blood, and Laughs: The Coen Brothers” series. Winner of the Best Picture Oscar, this gripping thriller follows a Vietnam veteran who discovers a stash of money in 1980 Texas, drawing the attention of a ruthless hitman. Meanwhile, an aging sheriff investigates the escalating violence. Rated R. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), free for students.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
The film screening, sponsored by the Notre Dame Law School, will be followed by a brief question-and-answer session with Maria Scaperlanda, biographer of Blessed Stanley Rother, and Michael Scaperlanda, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and producer of the film.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 1130, Eck Hall of Law
Fiume o Morte! (2025)
Igor Bezinović revisits Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio’s 1919 invasion of Fiume, now part of Croatia. Blending archival footage with playful reenactments featuring present-day residents, this inventive documentary explores nationalism, fascism, and the absurdities of authoritarian ambition. In Croatian and Italian with English subtitles. Free, but tickets are required.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Chulas Fronteras (Beautiful Borderlands) (1976)
Part of the Learning Beyond the Classics series: Mexican Cinema: Épocas de Oro. Chulas Fronteras is a joyous introduction to the music and culture of the Texas-Mexican border. From lively dance tunes to soulful, political work songs, música norteña fuses traditional Mexican harmonies with Central European dancehall rhythms and a little something extra. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Part of Camp Cinewhack Festival. Head to summer camp for this cult-classic slasher, where ill-fated campers encounter more than the usual summer scares. Blending outrageous performances, dark humor, and campy horror, Sleepaway Camp delivers a uniquely unsettling experience. Rated R. Post-film Zoom discussion with Camp Cinewhack counselors Paul Rust and Dr. Anna Wald. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Camp Cinewhack Double Feature
Part of Camp Cinewhack Festival. Enjoy a double feature of slasher horror with Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) and the cult classic Friday the 13th, Part 2 (1981). Dr. Anna Wald, Camp Cinewhack counselor, joins via Zoom between screenings to discuss the first film. Attend one or both screenings. Both rated R. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Friday, Oct. 30; 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Burning (1981)
Part of Camp Cinewhack Festival. A cult classic of 1980s slasher horror, The Burning follows a disfigured summer camp caretaker who returns five years after a cruel prank to seek revenge. Featuring early practical effects work by legendary artist Tom Savini, this influential horror film helped define the genre’s signature scares. Rated R. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students.
Saturday, Oct. 31; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Final Girls (2015)
Part of Camp Cinewhack Festival. When a group of high school students is transported into a 1986 slasher film called Camp Bloodbath, they must navigate its deadly horrors in this clever blend of comedy and suspense. With a touching mother-daughter relationship at its heart, The Final Girls offers a fresh twist on the slasher genre. Rated PG-13. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Saturday, Oct. 31; 4 to 5:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Camp Cinewhack Double Feature: Part 2
Part of Camp Cinewhack Festival. Enjoy a double feature of inventive slasher horror with Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) and In a Violent Nature (2024), which follows a killer’s rampage from his perspective. A 15-minute intermission separates the screenings. Attend one or both films. Both rated R. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Saturday, Oct. 31; 6:30 to 10:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Professor Pfinklepfunder’s $1 Sunday Films: Coco (2017)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Disney and Pixar’s Coco. Despite his family’s ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming a musician. When he finds himself in the Land of the Dead, he embarks on an extraordinary journey to uncover his family’s history. Rated PG. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.
Sunday, Nov. 1; 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Hell’s Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films (2003)
Part of Sunday Docs. Explore the shocking history of driver’s education films that used graphic crash footage to teach highway safety. Through archival material and interviews with the filmmakers, this documentary revisits a disturbing chapter of American educational history. This remastered edition includes three fully restored highway safety films. $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors (65+), $4 students/children.
Sunday, Nov. 1; 4 to 5:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances
Creative Writing Reading Series Featuring Sarah Gilmartin
The Creative Writing Program invites you to an evening with writer and journalist Sarah Gilmartin. A Q&A and book signing will follow. Sarah Gilmartin’s short stories have been published in The Dublin Review, The Tangerine, and The Stinging Fly. She won the Máirtín Crawford Short Story Award in 2020. She is a fall 2026 resident at the University of Iowa.
Monday, Oct. 26; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the English Commons (Room 232), Decio Faculty Hall
ND Standup
Get ready for a night of laughter and fun! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. There’s limited seating, so arrive early. Free, one item purchase minimum (food or drink).
Thursday, Oct. 29; 7 to 8 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Solo Show: Every Brilliant Thing
This free performance of Every Brilliant Thing stars Matt Hawkins, professor of the practice for the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. Funny, moving, and full of hope, this solo show explores mental health, loss, resilience, and the small joys that keep us going. The 60-minute performance includes themes of depression and suicide and will be followed by a 30-minute discussion. Register online.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Kite Black Box Theatre, Robinson Community Learning Center, 1004 N. Eddy Street, South Bend, (Near Trader Joe’s)
Friday, Oct. 30; 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1; 2 to 3:30p.m.
Presenting Series: Marya Fancey, organ
Part of the Presenting Series. Organist and scholar Marya Fancey brings overlooked musical treasures to life through thoughtful programming and a passion for discovery. Known for championing underappreciated composers and introducing audiences to lesser-known works, Fancey invites listeners to experience the organ’s rich musical possibilities. $12 adults, $12 faculty/staff, $5 ND students, $12 non-ND students/children.
Sunday, Nov. 1; 4 to 5 p.m. in the Reyes Organ and Choral Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Auditions for The Book of Will
Students, faculty, and staff at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and Holy Cross College are invited to audition for The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, a mainstage theatrical production of Notre Dame’s Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. Show Dates: February 18–28. For your audition, bring in a monologue or tell a story one to two minutes in length. Résumé and headshot not required.
Monday, Oct. 26; 6 to 10 p.m. in the Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, Oct. 27
The Savannah Bananas Ticket Lottery Ends October 31
Planning to catch Banana Ball? All public ticket sales for Notre Dame Stadium and Frank Eck Stadium tickets are handled through the official Banana Ball ticket lottery. Submit your entry before 11:59 p.m. Saturday, October 31.
GIS Day 2026: Call for Lightning Talk Proposals
GIS Day at Notre Dame is a symposium on Wednesday, November 18, that combines workshops, presentations, and more to demonstrate the power of geospatial technologies. Share how GIS contributes to your research during 5- to 10-minute lightning talks. Please submit a brief abstract with a title and all author affiliation(s) to matthew.sisk@nd.edu by Sunday, November 1.
Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village
Volunteers needed. Click this link to learn more information and register. Join the Eck Institute for Global Health for this unique event that caters to the needs of moms, dads, and families. The Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village is designed to be a trusted and convenient “one-stop shop” for mothers and their families, providing access to care, resources, and support addressing various health needs during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The goal is to address physical health, social drivers of health, well-being, and mental health in a single accessible location.
Saturday, Nov. 14; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Charles Black Community Center, 3419 W. Washington Street, South Bend
Student Research Fellowships in Sustainable Energy
ND Energy invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for a 2027 research fellowship (Slatt, Eilers, or Forgash) in collaboration with an ND Energy faculty affiliate. Award recipients will join a vibrant community of scholars committed to solving energy challenges critical to the flourishing of humans, society, and our common home. Register by the deadline of 11:45 p.m. Sunday, November 15.
IEI Research Trainee Showcase
The Center for Educational Research and Action invites you to an interactive research showcase highlighting cross-disciplinary education research at Notre Dame. The event features presentations from 19 research trainees on topics ranging from AI and literacy to developmental psychology and educational policy, with food provided. Please register by Sunday, November 1.
Tuesday, Nov. 17; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Remmick Commons, Carole Sandner Hall
Educational and Research Opportunities
EAP Workshop: Mastering Flow in Academic Writing
This workshop focuses on a crucial skill for all academic writers: creating a smooth flow. Learn practical strategies to guide the reader seamlessly from one idea to the next, making an argument clear and cohesive. Register online.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in Room 108, DeBartolo Hall, and virtually
Pathways to Asia: Study Abroad Information Session
Join Notre Dame Global and the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies for a student information session introducing study and engagement opportunities in Asia, including study abroad, summer programs, professional development programs, and experiential learning. Free and open to Notre Dame students.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in Room 129, DeBartolo Hall
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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.
· Data Sonification for Absolute Beginners
Data is often represented visually, in charts, graphs, tables, and maps. Sound can also be used to support scholarly work and to tell data stories. In this one-hour webinar, learn the basics of data sonification (what it is, general considerations/practices, and tools) and practice illustrating data with sound using the free, web-based app TwoTone.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· A Gentle Introduction to the Command Line and Regular Expressions
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of navigating your computer using Unix commands, including how to navigate, create, copy, move, delete, and manipulate files and folders. You’ll also edit files using the Nano text editor in the command line and search a text file using regular expressions. No experience is necessary.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 249), Hesburgh Library
· QGIS and Map-Making for Absolute Beginners
This 60-minute workshop will introduce participants to the basics of working with and visualizing spatial data. Participants will learn to navigate the QGIS interface and create a simple map layout.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 3 to 4 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), 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.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
· AuthorID: Enhancing Visibility and Accessibility
Whether you have a common last name or recently changed your name, whether you want to expand your online visibility or curate your research for others to view, this workshop will get you started in building a curated online presence.
Friday, Oct. 30; 2 to 3 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.
Friday, Oct. 30; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
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AI Collaborative Workshops This Week (a partnership with Notre Dame Learning, Hesburgh Libraries, and the Office of Information Technology):
Click on the link to see more details and to register.
· AI Literacy: Effective Prompting Using Gemini
This workshop addresses how students can effectively utilize Google Gemini as a tool for ideas for approaching assignments.
Friday, Oct. 30; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 220), Hesburgh Library
· AI Literacy: Fact-Checking AI with Lateral Reading
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to “lateral reading,” a powerful fact-checking strategy that involves leaving a source to verify information using multiple reputable sites. Learn how to quickly assess credibility, identify potential “hallucinations” in AI-produced text, and become more discerning consumers of information provided online.
Friday, Oct. 30; 3 to 4 p.m. in the Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
Faith and Service
Red Mass
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend, will celebrate the 2026 annual Red Mass for lawyers, judges, politicians, statesmen, professors, and students of law and political science. Join in for this longstanding tradition.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Holy Mass in French
Bilingual worship aids will be provided. The liturgy may be followed by a procession to the Holy Cross Community Cemetery in honor of All Souls’ Day (weather permitting). Mass will be followed by a reception with free French food, courtesy of the French Club.
Sunday, Nov. 1; 3 to 4 p.m. in the Log Chapel
Health and Recreation
GreeNDot + Alcohol Awareness Training
Grow our culture of care. Learn how to be an active bystander and learn strategies for responding to situations involving alcohol. Register here.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 118, O’Shaughnessy Hall
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
Join the McDonald Center throughout the week for a variety of events to increase your knowledge around alcohol, learn ways to reduce risk while drinking, and connect with others in substance-free spaces. The full week of events can be found on ND Central.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 3 to 5 p.m. at Lobby Table A, Duncan Student Center
Food Truck and a Pup
Halloweekend is upon us. Join the McDonald Center and NDPD to learn about campus safety resources and how to “Stay in the Green,” all while enjoying Rohr’s food truck and spending time with Comfort K9, Orla.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 3 to 5 p.m. on Library Lawn
I CAN Help: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Literacy Training
You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference—just a friend who knows how to listen. I CAN Help equips you to spot when someone is struggling, start supportive conversations, and connect them to real help. Register online.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Champions of Diversity Room, LaFortune Student Center
Take a Paws with Krispy Kreme Halloween Donuts
Take a “paws” and visit Notre Dame’s Comfort K9s at the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being. Drop in for your dose of puppy love and Halloween donuts. You deserve a break!
Thursday, Oct. 29; 3 to 3:45 p.m. in Room 215, Saint Liam Hall
Lectures and Presentations
Discussion—“Voting in the Midterms: The Legal and Political Landscape”
The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights will host Luis Fraga, professor emeritus of political science; Derek Muller, professor of law; and Jennifer Mason McAward, associate professor of law and director of the Klau Institute, for an expert discussion on the legal and political landscape around voting. Lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1130, Eck Hall of Law
Conversations with the C-Suite—“Crisis Just Ahead: The Practitioner’s Perspective”
Deborah Hileman is president and CEO of the Institute for Crisis Management, a boutique firm specializing in crisis management and communications planning, training, and consulting services. Hileman will explore emerging crisis trends and share insights from her career helping organizations anticipate, prevent, and navigate crises. The talk is open to the Notre Dame community and hosted by the Fanning Program for Business Communication at the Mendoza College of Business.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 2 to 3:15 p.m. in Room 134, Mendoza College of Business
Lecture—“The Order of Liberators: Reflections on Catholic Civil Society and ‘Peacemaking’ in Nineteenth-Century Ireland”
Join the Kroc Institute for a lecture by Prof. Martyn Powell examining a pivotal yet frequently overlooked chapter in 19th-century Irish history: the Order of Liberators. Founded in 1826 by Daniel O’Connell, the Order of Liberators occupied a brief but transformative space between the Catholic Association and the Young Ireland Movement.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Book Talk with Jen Doleac—The Science of Second Chances: A Powerful Approach to Reducing Crime and Incarceration
Join the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities and the Poverty Initiative to hear Jen Doleac discuss her recent book. Following Doleac’s talk, there will be time for Q&A as well as a reception. Register here.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall
Panel Discussion: “25 Years of Guantánamo Bay”
January 2027 marks 25 years of using the Guantánamo Bay naval base as a prison for the War on Terror. This panel event reflects on the evolution of the Guantánamo Bay prison over a quarter of a century, the unending campaign for its closure, and the future ahead. A book signing reception will follow.
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall
Debate: “Socialism, Populism, Centrism? The Future of Left Politics in America”
This event with Matthew Yglesias, Bhaskar Sunkara, and Rogé Karma is cosponsored by the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative and the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government. Review the poster for details.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Forum, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
From Fox News to #MeToo: Gretchen Carlson on Lifting the Voices of Sexual Harassment Victims
The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights will host Gretchen Carlson, a former CBS News and Fox News journalist who became an internationally recognized advocate for women’s rights after her bold actions against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes in 2016 helped pave the way for the #MeToo movement. Boxed lunches will be provided.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Talk—“Making Peace Last: Lessons from Colombia and Northern Ireland”
Ten years after Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement, the University is convening a special event at Chatham House to examine the challenges of sustaining peace after conflict.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Chatham House, London, and (11 a.m. EDT virtually)
Soc(AI)ety Seminar Series: “AI-in-the-Loop for Maternal and Pediatric Health”
In this talk, Sriraam Natarajan, professor and director of the Center for Machine Learning in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas, will present his lab’s work at the intersection of human-allied AI and healthcare, focusing on two clinical domains: adverse pregnancy outcomes and pediatric critical care.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 138, DeBartolo Hall
Lecture by Joe Hackett, Secretary General of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs
Join the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies and its Clingen Center for the Study of Modern Ireland for a lecture and public conversation with Joe Hackett, secretary general of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs. This event is the second lecture in the annual Jim Kelly Diplomacy Speaker Series. A reception will follow.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hallall
28th Annual Lecture on Dialogues on Nonviolence, Religion, and Peace: “Catholic Peacebuilding: ‘Authentic Realism’ and Sustainable Peace”
Join the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies as this year’s event features Lisa Sowle Cahill, the J. Donald Monan Professor in Boston College’s Department of Theology.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Summer 2026 AI Projects Showcase—AI Leaders of Tomorrow by iNDustry Labs at Notre Dame
See what happens when Notre Dame students take on real business problems, alongside C-suite leadership from the region’s most dynamic companies. Over the summer, 27 AI Leaders of Tomorrow fellows partnered with regional companies to design, build, and deploy applied AI solutions that solve real-world challenges. Free to attend, with registration required.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 2 to 4 p.m. in Foley’s at Notre Dame Stadium
Discussion—“Competing, Not Colliding: Steering US-China Relations in an Era of Rivalry”
Attend this discussion with Mary Gallagher, Keough Dean, and Sarah Beran, incoming president of the National Committee on US-China Relations and a 23-year veteran of the US Foreign Service. This event is part of the Dean’s Forum on Global Affairs.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
2026 Duffy Lecture—“Motherless Tongues: Harmonics of Belonging and Estrangement in Amelia Rosselli and Etel Adnan”
Jennifer Scappettone, professor of English at the University of Chicago, will give the 2026 Duffy Lecture.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, McKenna Hall
Notre Dame Seminars on Sustainability: “Including Nature in Cap-and-Trade Markets”
Spencer Banzhaf, professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, will discuss environmental markets and nature-based carbon emissions and removals. The Just Transformations to Sustainability Initiative invites all attendees to stay afterward for lunch, conversation, and fellowship in 125 DeBartolo Hall as we work together to grow this vital network on campus. Free for students, faculty/staff, and the general public.
Friday, Oct. 30; 11 a.m. to noon in Room 129, DeBartolo Hall
Author Talk—Peer Production and the Uncertain Future of Public Knowledge
From Wikipedia to Linux, peer production is the foundation of the internet and global digital knowledge infrastructure. In this talk, author Aaron Shaw will uncover the broader story behind peer production, its hidden impacts, and its uncertain future in today’s digital world.
Friday, Oct. 30; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 231, Hesburgh Library
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Upcoming Parking Closures
All parking spaces on Moose Krause Circle, south of Decio Faculty Hall and Galvin Life Sciences Center, will be closed from the evening of Monday, November 2, through Sunday, November 8. Temporary ADA spaces will be available in the Bulla Faculty/Staff and Student lots during the closure. The shuttle runs from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, servicing the Bulla lots, Library Circle, and Moose Krause Circle.
Social Gatherings
Tae’s Plé: Irish Language Table
Come and practice your Irish; all levels are welcome.
Monday, Oct. 26; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 3130, Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Japanese Conversation Table
Come and practice your Japanese in a fun and relaxing environment; all levels are welcome. For questions, please contact Prof. Naoki Fuse (nfuse@nd.edu).
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 131, Decio Faculty Hall
Justice and Society Minor: Dinner and Info Night
Join the Institute for Social Concerns for a pizza dinner and information about the Justice and Society minor from faculty and current students.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Coffee House, Geddes Hall
Alumni Book Club: The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
Join the Institute for Social Concerns for a discussion of New York Times bestseller The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout. Brain Lair Books, an independent bookstore in South Bend, sends a free book to the first 15 people who sign up each month on behalf of the Institute.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 8 to 9:15 p.m. virtually
Trick-Art-Treat
University students, join the Student Programming Committee for spooky treats and art activities at the museum. Spend time inside the galleries with a scavenger hunt. Create an artsy Boo gram for a friend or yourself while enjoying Halloween-themed snacks and drinks.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Fall Family Night
Join in for a frighteningly fun family evening outside filled with more treats than tricks. Enjoy festive art-making activities and trick-or-treating throughout the Sculpture Park, be entertained with spooky tales, and get your groove on in a Halloween-themed dance party. Costumes are encouraged.
Thursday, Oct. 29; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park
Labor Café
The Labor Café at the Institute for Social Concerns convenes the Notre Dame community for casual yet critical conversation on contemporary questions about work, workers, and workplaces. Each month’s focus is determined closer to the meeting date. Participants choose the concrete topics. All people are welcome, and all opinions are entertained.
Friday, Oct. 30; 5 to 6 p.m. in the Coffee House, Geddes Hall
English Conversation Table
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Friday, Oct. 30; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room W210, Duncan Student Center
Spooky Sip and Paint
Unleash your inner artist with a spooky canvas painting session that serves up all the creative vibes. Sip on delicious, themed mocktails and crush some cookies while you craft a masterpiece to haunt your residence hall room wall.
Friday, Oct. 30; 6 to 8 p.m. in Room W246, Duncan Student Center
Halloween Festival
Step into Halloween Festival’s Carn-EVIL with a zipline, ballistic swing, mechanical pumpkin, and TEA@ND’s haunted house. Capture photos, decorate pumpkins, and enjoy delicious food truck favorites such as pizza, hot dogs, fresh kettle corn, deep-fried Oreos, cotton candy, and butterbeer. End at Legends with the Lil Boo Thang (g)RAVEyard concert.
Saturday, Oct. 31; 8 to 11 p.m. on the Library Lawn, Duncan Patio, and Legends Clubside
East Asian Day
Come and celebrate East Asian culture alongside Chinese, Japanese, and Korean faculty and students through fun activities and delicious cuisine.
Sunday, Nov. 1; 2 to 4 p.m. in the Great Hall, O’Shaughnessy Hall
Also This Week ...
Hesburgh Library North Reading Room Is Now an Allergy-Friendly Space
As of October 19, food and drinks are no longer permitted in the second-floor North Reading Room. Establishing a food- and drink-free space gives individuals with food allergies and sensitivities a comfortable place to study and work. Please help reduce exposure to allergens and maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment in the North Reading Room.
Columbus Murals in Main Building Temporarily Uncovered
For instructional purposes, the Columbus Murals on the second floor of the Main Building will be uncovered from Monday, October 26, through noon Friday, October 30. Signage near the murals will indicate that the coverings have been removed 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.