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August 26, 2019
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| TheWeek@ND is a weekly e-newsletter of events, information and opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. Submit University-sponsored events and information to TheWeek@ND by clicking the button by the 1 p.m. Wednesday deadline for inclusion in the following week's version.
Student-sponsored events must be approved first by the Student Activities Office (SAO360) or Graduate Student Life.
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Films:Quentin Tarantino’s film uses a bestselling soundtrack to weave together multiple storylines involving esoteric hitmen, a Band-Aided gangster, a former actress who wants a dancing trophy, a calm fixer, a boxer on the lam and twitchy armed robbers who don’t want anyone to move or else. Cost: Faculty/staff $6; student $4.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 7 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the eve of graduation, they realize that they may have missed out on moments of their teenage years. The girls decide to cram four years of fun into one night, leading to an adventure that no amount of book smarts could prepare them for. Cost: Faculty/staff $6; student $4.
Friday, Aug. 30; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Aug. 31; 3, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Flick on the Field: Screening of “Rudy” on the Video Board Experience the film “Rudy” in the iconic setting where it was filmed. The University’s clear bag policy and other game day policies will be in place for this event. East Concourse restrooms and concessions will be open. Field seating is reserved for students, but stadium seating in sections 8-12 will be available to offer a great view of the large video board. Open to the South Bend community.
Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. inside Notre Dame Stadium (all non-students use Gate B for entry starting at 7 p.m.)
“Avengers: Endgame” Sponsored by SUB, partnered with SAO.
Saturday, Aug. 31; 8 p.m. on North Quad
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| Athletics and Sporting Events
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| Deadlines and Registrations
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International Student and Scholar Affairs is seeking families and individuals to participate in the Family Friendship Program for the 2019-20 academic year. The program pairs international students and scholars with members of the local community to help international students learn more about American culture and make the most of their time at ND.
Deadline to sign up is Friday, Sept. 1. Kickoff dinner for participants is Tuesday, Sept. 24, campus location TBD. 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.
The annual Fighting Irish Fighting Hunger Food Drive will be Sept. 8-29. We are looking for volunteers to run events and collect donations in their departments. The amount of time this will take is up to you. For more detailed information, see our web page under Resources.
The Center for Social Concerns awards Community Impact Grants for community-engaged research, teaching and learning that enact the values of Catholic social tradition. The grants are open to faculty, undergraduate or graduate students, and community partners. Grant proposals are reviewed once in the fall and once in the spring. The fall deadline for grant proposals is Monday, Sept. 16.
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| Education and Research Opportunities
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This hands-on workshop affords participants the ability to learn the benefits of using computers to analyze textual corpora such as a collection of books or journal articles. Based on the resulting analysis, it is possible to more quickly learn what a corpus is about when compared to reading in a more traditional manner. No prerequisites.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 11 a.m. to noon in Classroom 247, Hesburgh Library
Wednesday, Sept. 4; noon to 1 p.m.
Do you wonder how you would handle a difficult conversation in the classroom or workplace? In this two-part workshop, you will learn to identify and respond to hot-button issues, micro-aggressions and other issues of inequity regarding race, class and/or gender. Part 1 focuses on identification of issues; Part 2 will use case studies to review and discuss response techniques.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 138 (Martin Media Center), Corbett Hall
This workshop demonstrates techniques for writing in books for the purposes of “active reading.” Akin to diagramming sentences, the techniques described in this workshop will enable you to quickly and easily identify names, dates, definitions, numbers, citations, examples, bulleted lists, numbered lists, quotes, etc. Thursday, Aug. 29; 11 a.m. to noon in Classroom 247, Hesburgh Library
HR Training:If you supervise others at ND, you’ll need to know some basic University tools and resources essential for your role. This workshop provides information on how to manage time off/leaves/overtime, an overview of compensation, the online performance management process and other manager information.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 1 to 4 p.m. in the lower-level training room, Grace Hall
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All are welcome to join the Holy Cross community to celebrate the profession of final vows of five men — one brother and four future priests.
Saturday, Aug. 31; 9:30 a.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
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Want to try Zumba, barre, yoga or pump it up? Try It You’ll Like It Week is the perfect opportunity to try our group fitness classes for free! Classes are first-come, first-served.
Monday, Aug. 26, through Wednesday, Sept. 4, at RecSports facilities
Want to try cardio sculpt, express bootcamp or POUND? Try It You’ll Like It Week is the perfect opportunity to try our faculty and staff training (F.A.S.T.) classes for free! Classes are first-come, first-served.
Monday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Aug. 30, at various times through each day in the Smith Center for Recreational Sports, Duncan Student CenterThese fitness classes are open to ND employees, spouses and retirees. These special fitness classes are similar to the format of a few of our popular group fitness classes with the faculty/staff demographic in mind. Cost varies.
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 7:30 a.m. via online RecRegister
For those looking to learn a new skill such as tai chi or tennis, RecSports programs a large menu of instructional classes. Prices vary.
Registration begins via online RecRegister on Tuesday, Aug. 27; 7:30 a.m. Gather your teammates for another season of intramural sports! Prices vary.
Register from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3
Benefit-eligible faculty and staff who complete a screening by Nov. 8 will receive an automatic $180 premium credit. Faculty/staff whose eligible spouse completes a screening by Nov. 8 will receive an additional $96 premium credit. To schedule an appointment, please call 631-5900.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 7:30 to 11 a.m. in the Dooley Room (first floor), LaFortune Student Center
American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED and First Aid This blended course combines award-winning, engaging and interactive online simulation learning plus an in-person classroom session to learn and practice critical lifesaving skills for certification. Cost: $60. Register by Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Sunday, Sept. 1; 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Rooms 109 and 110, Rockne Memorial
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| Safety, Parking and Traffic
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Eddy Street on Campus to be Closed on First Day of Classes
A small stretch of North Eddy Street, between East Angela Boulevard and Holy Cross Drive, near the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. A large crane will install a statue south of the new architecture building. Vehicular traffic will not be allowed north onto Eddy Street from Angela Boulevard, ( see map provided), but pedestrians may still use the west sidewalk.
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Mingle during lab tours, and enjoy appetizers, drinks and a silent auction!
Monday, Aug. 26; 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Harper Hall (1234 N. Notre Dame Ave.)
Students, faculty, staff and their families are invited to mark the opening of the 2019-20 academic year with Mass in the Purcell Pavilion of the Joyce Center. Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., University president, will serve as presider and homilist. A picnic will follow in Notre Dame Stadium. Dining halls will be closed for the occasion.
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mass in the Purcell Pavilion of the Joyce Center; Picnic in the Concourse of Notre Dame Stadium
Free!
Thursday, Aug. 29; 5 to 7 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall
Join Campus Dining for the grand opening of Pizza Pi! Stop by for free samples, giveaways, yard games and music as we celebrate the opening of our newest restaurant!
Friday, Aug. 30; 4 to 7 p.m. at Pizzi Pi (the former Reckers location), south side of South Dining Hall
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Each summer, the University of Notre Dame evaluates the programs, policies and procedures used to prevent and respond to sexual assault and misconduct. As we welcome students to the new academic year, Vice President of Student Affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding and Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity Erin Oliver share a reminder of the resources available to our community.
The University encourages students to report all incidents of bias, discrimination and/or harassment so the University can take appropriate action to assist the students involved and improve the campus climate. Visit speakup.nd.edu to report an issue to the University administration and to learn more about available support and resources. Notre Dame benefits specialists will continue to be available bi-weekly throughout 2019 to help you with benefits-related questions. Are you … a new employee with benefits questions? … changing your benefits due to a life event? … considering taking leave for surgery? Drop by for specialized assistance, no appointment needed.
Monday, Aug. 26; 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 200, Grace Hall
Tayst compost return service bins are now available for purchase through Notre Dame vending, which is a better option than tossing your Tayst pods into the landfill. Each shipper box will already have the return label attached as well as a BPI-certified compostable bag attached. All shipping is carbon neutral through UPS.
Sakai Tip The Sakai Team has written a short paragraph that you can share with your students at the beginning of the year to encourage them to contact the OIT Help Desk with any questions or technical issues they may have using Sakai.
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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.
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