The following films and opportunities are free of charge but ticketed; all are located in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Dive into vibrant colors with this collection of prize-winning animated films. These short films tell big stories and will take you on a trip around the world with stop-motion, hand-drawn and other amazing animation techniques. You will see stories about animal friends, deep family love and learning how to be the best you can be.
Tuesday, Aug. 6; 11 a.m.

A cat called Abatutu takes us on an exploration of the wilder side of his home city, Amsterdam. We discover that the bustling, historic capital of the Netherlands is not only a home to colorful human beings, but also to a varied range of wildlife. Abatutu turns urban nature into a humorous and engaging experience for the whole family!
Tuesday, Aug. 6; 1 p.m.

Sixteen-year-old Jasmine is invited to participate in a song contest in Suriname. She travels with guitarist Stijn to her homeland, but not just to sing. Nobody is aware that she is secretly trying to find her mother. She makes an amazing discovery that turns her life upside down in this swinging musical film about discovering your roots.
Tuesday, Aug. 6; 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how movie sounds are made? Join Kevin Krizmanich, the Browning Cinema’s tech guru as well as an accomplished musician and recording artist, as he guides you through the work of Foley artists film industry professionals whose job is to create sound for movies. Learn how to make a bird chirp, a car rev and a dinosaur roar!
Tuesday, Aug. 6; 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8; 5 p.m.

Tito is a 10-year-old boy who lives with his mother. An unusual epidemic starts to spread, making people sick whenever they get scared. Tito discovers that the cure is somehow related to his missing father’s research on bird song. He journeys to save the world from the epidemic. The search becomes a quest for his missing father and his identity.
Tuesday, Aug. 6; 7 p.m. 

Get globally aware with this program of short live-action films from Children’s Film Festival Seattle. The people in these films are determined to follow their passions and create bright futures for themselves. You’ll hear the music of other languages and see that kids everywhere desire the same things: to love, to laugh and to dream the future.
Wednesday, Aug. 7; 11 a.m.

Disney Nature’s new documentary is a story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. None of it comes easily for him because he’s targeted by killer whales and leopard seals who threaten his happily ever after. 
Wednesday, Aug. 7; 1 p.m. 

Swazi orphans are invited to create a story out of their imaginations. Storyteller Gcina Mhlophe encourages them to envision a character and enact the adventure. They invent Liyana and her quest to rescue her twin brothers from human traffickers. Through storytelling, the orphans deepen their resilience and become heroes of their own lives. 
Wednesday, Aug. 7; 3 p.m.

This film festival encourages high school students to use their personal cell phones as creative tools, by making short films with positive messages. This year’s festival features 20 short films (under five minutes each) from students from New York to California and beyond. Reserve seats at performingarts.nd.edu or by calling 631-2800. 
Wednesday, Aug. 7; 7 to 8:30 p.m.

These fables, fantasies and tall tales are all films about our beautiful planet and the creatures and spirits who dwell in our forests, fields, oceans and skies. Meet buzzy bees and tiny, determined turtles. These films are meant to instill in us all a stronger determination to save our beautiful blue planet and respect its wonderful web of life.
Thursday, Aug. 8; 11 a.m.

Film based on the beloved Czech TV show. Pat and Mat are the world’s two most optimistic do-it-yourself handymen whose efforts to fix things often create a mess. Having entertained generations of audiences in countries around the world, both Pat and Mat will take you on a journey filled with everyday misadventures, with nonstop stop-motion humor.
Thursday, Aug. 8; 1 p.m. 

Set 1941 amid the Belfast Blitz from World War II, this true story follows Tom and his friends who save a young elephant named Buster from the city zoo. The son of the zoo’s veterinarian, Tom, feels a debt to the elephant he loved far before the war escalated. Tom and friends kidnap the growing elephant but must keep it secret from authorities. 
Thursday, Aug. 8; 3 p.m.

When Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Baby Mirai wins the hearts of the entire family and Kun becomes jealous. One day he storms off into the garden, where he meets guests from the past and future — including his sister Mirai — as a teenager. Together, the two go on a trip through time to uncover their family’s story!
Thursday, Aug. 8; 7 p.m.  

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Relax and recharge — join yoga instructor Steve Krojniewski for a class that emphasizes the meditative frame of mind relevant both to experiencing a work of art and practicing yoga. RecSports will provide mats or you can bring your own. We will practice in our courtyard when the weather is pleasant.
Thursday, Aug. 8; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art

Come and see what’s next through a short program on the upcoming 2019-2020 Presenting Series season and much more. Date night, family night or a night with friends — sample what the center has to offer you at this free event. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. (cash bar available). Program at 7 p.m. Open house at 7:30 p.m. RSVP — free. 
Saturday, Aug. 10; 6:30 pm in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Thrive presents a welcome picnic to celebrate the beginning of another academic year. This event is open to all in the campus community. An RSVP is appreciated to help plan for attendance and staffing. Water and desserts will be provided. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the following week, on Aug. 21, at the same time. Free for all attendees.
Wednesday, Aug. 14; noon to 1 p.m. in the Mary Loretta & Terrance J. Dillon Courtyard, Snite Museum of Art 

A reminder to parents using the portable tuition benefit for their children: Now is the time to submit your tuition benefit application for the fall 2019 semester. To get started, review the tuition benefit policy, then fill out the application form (Word) and submit it to the Office of Human Resources, 200 Grace Hall.

Hands-on Sakai workshops will be offered in mid-August before classes start. Instruction will cover Sakai basics, setting up your Gradebook and a more in-depth look at learning modules with Lesson. Bring a laptop and a syllabus or course outline so you can develop your course site during the workshop. Register here. 

The Notre Dame Children’s Choir is accepting applications for the 2019-20 season for children ages 5-17 for an after-school choral program. Register now for an audition time slot. Spaces limited.     
Audition times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 27-29; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 115 S. Frances St., South Bend

• The Fornés Festival
• "Staging The Daffy Dame”
• ND Theatre NOW: Two new one-act plays
• “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Subscriptions now available at discounted presale prices: $20 students, $30 faculty/staff/senior (65+), $40 general. Subscription packages include one ticket to all four shows.  

Seats are still available for the below HR classes, so be sure to secure a spot.
   ∙ We Are All ND, Tuesday, Aug. 13; 8 a.m. to noon in the lower-level training room, Grace Hall
Unless otherwise noted, HR’s classes are free of charge. Please enroll via Endeavor, and while there, check out our other upcoming HR programs: Learner Dashboard > Browse by Topic > Human Resources. Please refer to our No Show/Late Cancellation Policy, for information about our cancellation fees. Contact askhr@nd.edu or 631-5900 for any questions or problems registering for an HR training.

Office of Information Technologies (OIT) technical training classes are free of charge (except for Excel classes). Seats are available for the following classes:

   ∙ AiM Work Request Training, Monday, Aug. 12; 10 to 11 a.m.
   ∙ buyND, Tuesday, Aug. 13; 8:30 to 11 a.m.
   ∙ GLez Training, Tuesday, Aug. 13; 11 a.m. to noon
The entire listing of classes can be found in Discover IT. To register for courses, go to endeavor.nd.edu. Questions or problems registering? Call 631-7227 or email OIT at training@nd.edu.

A new version of Office is available. This OIT Lunch & Learn will show you some new features such as Excel chart and function options. Plus, you’ll see a demonstration of new customization options and example use cases. Faculty/staff must register for this event in Endeavor. Local retirees and students can contact training@nd.edu.
Wednesday, Aug. 7; noon to 1 p.m. in McNeill Room, LaFortune Student Center

McKenna Hall has shut down operations and closed last week so a two-year reconstruction project can commence. Beginning the week of Monday, Aug. 5, construction safety fencing will be placed around the building to secure the site. Please click to see detailed map to understand how this will affect pedestrian traffic.  

Corby Drive is closed through Friday, Aug. 9. The temporary delivery/drop-off route is being during this phase. See the area map for details.

Did you know setting your printer to print on both sides can automatically cut your paper costs by 50 percent, saving you both money and resources? For more tips on how to be more sustainable, visit us at https://green.nd.edu/resources/.

Keep up to date on new hires and colleagues celebrating service anniversaries. Obituaries and memorial information may be found at In Memoriam. Please contact askHR at 631-5900 to submit obituary and memorial updates.