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September 16, 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.
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President’s Address to the Faculty
This annual meeting is an opportunity for faculty to hear firsthand from Father Jenkins about a number of important initiatives underway as we begin the new academic year. Reception to follow.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 4 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
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Exhibitions: “Lo que siempre queda” Maria Tomasula’s art exhibit will be on display all semester at the Galería América@ND at the Institute for Latino Studies.
Open Mondays through Fridays; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 315, Bond Hall
“We All Live Downwind”: an exhibition of photographs by Shanna Merola. The images are culled from daily headlines — inspired by both global and grassroots struggles against the forces of privatization in the face of disaster capitalism. The exhibition is open now and will run until Sept. 20.
Open through Friday, Sept. 20; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second floor of Riley Hall
Orlando Menes, an English professor and Institute for Latino Studies faculty fellow, will read from his latest book, “Memoria.” A reception with food and beverages will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the foyer of Bond Hall, the ILS’s new home. Menes’ reading, which has been designated a Hispanic Heritage Month event, will commence at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 104, Bond Hall
This exhibition curated by Kyle Peets focuses on artists who retool everyday objects/images/rituals into vehicles to create poetry, humor and acts of refusal.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the AAHD Gallery, 214 Riley Hall
Films: Drug tycoon Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes) and his minions, known collectively as the Cash Money Brothers, have rapidly risen to the top of the New York City narcotics trade. Two police officers aim to bring Nino and his cohorts down, but to do so, they’ll have to play by Nino’s rules and go undercover. Students: free. Faculty/Staff: $6.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Shot in Greengrass style to heighten a sense of reality, “Bloody Sunday” follows civil rights activist Ivan Cooper throughout the day of a planned peaceful protest in Northern Ireland. The film chronicles events leading up to the horrific moment when British soldiers opened fire on the defenseless crowd, and the bloodied, confused aftermath that followed. Students: free. Faculty/Staff: $6.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Indianapolis has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the country. For three adult learners, finally earning their high school diplomas could be a life-changing achievement. This documentary observes their individual pursuits, fraught with the challenges of daily life and the broader systemic roadblocks faced by many low-income Americans. Free but ticketed. http://bit.ly/34BseHX
Thursday, Sept. 19; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The centennial anniversary of World War I’s armistice and advancements in digital restoration gave cause and means for this documentary. Director Peter Jackson adapts archival footage from WWI, turning never-before-seen footage into a full-color masterpiece honoring those who fought and more accurately depicting this historical moment in history. Students: $4. Faculty/Staff: $6.
Friday, Sept. 20; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Sept. 21; 3, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Winner of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Dramatic Audience Award, this biopic profiles the life of Mike Burden, who rose through the ranks of the Ku Klux Klan until a relationship stirred his social conscience. Facing retribution from the Klan, Burden received safety (and forgiveness) from an African American preacher, Rev. David Kennedy. Free but ticketed.
Sunday, Sept. 22; 3 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Based on the French fairy tale of the same name by Charles Perrault, “Cinderella” was largely responsible for resuscitating a nearly insolvent Walt Disney Productions and saving the studio. Cinderella dreams of attending a royal ball in lux fineries like her evil stepsisters. Enter a fairy godmother, who makes her dreams come true for a limited time only. $1.
Sunday, Sept. 22; noon in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances: The works of James Joyce contain hundreds of references to traditional Irish songs. Tenor Fran O’Rourke will present a selection of these songs, accompanied by Ireland’s leading classical guitarist, John Feeley. Song texts will be distributed and the audience will be invited to join in.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art
The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center begins its 15th anniversary season with the Tony and Grammy Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. Backed by a stellar band, the “Hamilton” star crafts a smooth set around signature standards and music shaping his creative arc. Cash bar available beginning at 6:45 p.m. Students: $10. Faculty/Staff: $63.
Friday, Sept. 20; 7:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Yusef Salaam Come hear Yusef Salaam on behalf of SUB! His true story was portrayed in the renowned Netflix original “When They See Us.” You don’t want to miss this!
Friday, Sept. 20; 8 to 10 p.m. in Washington Hall
Alumnus Daniel Sansone ’97 will perform a guest organist recital following Vespers. The program will feature works by J.S. Bach and Jehan Alain as well as the monumental Organ Sonata by Herbert Howells. Free, not ticketed.
Sunday, Sept. 22; 8 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
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| Athletics and Sporting Events
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| Deadlines and Registrations
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Workshop: “Understanding the Dynamics of Marginalized Students” Participants in this workshop will gain greater understanding of the underrepresented student experience in classes, learn to uncover implicit biases and to recognize micro-aggressions that faculty and students may exhibit, and discuss strategies to respond. Presented by Christine Caron Gebhardt, director of the Gender Relations Center. Register online.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 3 to 4:15 p.m. in Classroom 125, Hesburgh Library
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| Education and Research Opportunities
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DataND Information SessionDataND is the new home for Notre Dame’s institutional data. Faculty and staff are invited to attend an informative demonstration to find out more about this valuable tool such as how to access, combine and explore University data; view easy-to-use reports; and search and download ND’s data. Free, but must be registered.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 3 to 4 p.m. in Room L061, Mendoza College of Business
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 11 a.m. to noonWorkshop: “Resilience in Human Spaceflight: Research Challenges and Opportunities”
Library Workshops:Learn how to use Distant Reading (a locally written system) to automatically read and analyze an arbitrarily large corpora of textual materials. It creates a corpus from the input, converts it into plain text, does natural language processing against the plain text and outputs sets of reports. No prerequisites; bring your own laptop.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
Participants will 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, Sept. 18; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
This hands-on workshop will teach attendees how to bind books using different techniques.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
In this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to understand the fundamentals of GIS, including data types, applications, examples of GIS software and live demos of ArcGIS software.
Thursday, Sept. 19; noon to 1 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
Kaneb Center Workshops:
Well-Being in the Classroom
(open to faculty, postdocs and graduate students)
Student well-being is a predictor of deeper learning. Given the amount of time students are in the classroom, the educational environment is an ideal place to facilitate the learning and practice of well-being. In this workshop, participants will review the compelling benefits of sleep and compassion and will reflect on ways to foster these benefits in the classes they teach. Register here.
Monday, Sept. 16; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library(open to postdocs) This four-part series will introduce and develop the fundamental skills of effective teaching, including communicating expectations, facilitating a class, grading and teaching critical thinking skills. This will give first-time and early TAs in STEM fields a solid foundation for successful teaching in graduate school and beyond.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 138, Corbett Family Hall, use Door 3
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HR Training:
Join Fidelity Investments for an educational web workshop where you’ll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence. Attend this intermediate-level workshop if you want to learn more about managing your own investments. Join from your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; noon to 1 p.m. online
Seats are still available for the below HR class, so be sure to secure a spot.
∙ Multicultural Competencies and Hiring Game Changers
For managers and supervisors. During this workshop, we will define our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, explain multicultural competencies and discuss their benefits to Notre Dame, and examine behaviors that can negatively influence campus climate and your team dynamics. Focus then shifts to Hiring Game Changers.
Monday, Sept. 16; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Oak Room, South Dining Hall
Monday, Sept. 23; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 session.
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OIT Training Classes
Office of Information Technologies (OIT) technical training classes are free of charge. Seats are available for the following classes:
∙ buyND, Tuesday, Sept. 24; 8:30 to 11 a.m.
∙ Spreadsheets, Level I: Introduction, Tuesday, Sept. 24; 1 to 4:30 p.m.
∙ Photoshop CC, Level II: Basic Photo Manipulation, Wednesday, Sept. 25; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
∙ Box: File Sharing and Storage, Wednesday, Sept. 25; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
∙ Acrobat: Faculty Packet Preparation, Wednesday, Sept. 25; 2 to 4 p.m.
∙ Qualtrics Forms, Level I: Basic, Thursday, Sept. 26; 1:30 to 5 p.m.
∙ Basic Google Calendar (New Users), Thursday, Sept. 26; 2 to 4 p.m.
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.
Research Opportunities:
New Scent-Based Research Study: Volunteers Needed! You are invited to participate in a new research study evaluating the use of scent as a reporter for biosensors. This study will take approximately 15 minutes. During this one-time visit, you will evaluate the scent of test samples and receive a piece of candy for compensation. If you are at least 18 years old and would like more information about the study, email rmille24@nd.edu, or sign up here.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; noon to 4 p.m. in Room 453, Stepan Hall of Chemistry
Thursday, Sept. 19; 9 a.m. to noon
Friday, Sept. 20; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Research Opportunity with the Emotion and Stress Physiology LabWe are seeking non-smoking men and women, 18-35 years of age, fluent in English and without current physical or mental health conditions for a two-part study on emotion regulation and cognitive processing. Sessions can be scheduled any day of the week starting at 3 p.m. in Room 320, Corbett Family Hall. You can earn up to $30. Email Streslab@ND.edu for study details. Participants will be paid.
Sessions can be scheduled any two consecutive days, including weekends. We will be scheduling throughout the fall semester.
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Join faculty from across campus, meet colleagues from other departments and colleges, share ideas and relax together at the first Happy Hour of the new academic year. All faculty are welcome along with spouses and partners. In the case of inclement weather, the location will be moved to the first-floor reading room of Jordan Hall. Sponsored by Faculty Chaplaincy.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Jordan Hall of Science Observatory: on the roof! (Take the elevators on the south side of Jordan Hall to the fourth floor. A person or signage will direct you from there.)
Iron Sharpens Iron (ISI) Praise and Worship Service Come out to eat grilled food, sing worship songs, meet awesome people and hear a talk from 2019 alumnus and current ND graduate student Joshua Pine. All are welcome.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 7 to 10 p.m. on South Quad outside of Dillon Hall
Eucharistic Adoration A warm welcome back to Eucharistic Adoration this semester! Daily Adoration will take place in the Coleman-Morse chapel every Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday/Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Monday, Sept. 16. Stop by on your way to class or sign up for a half-hour semester time slot here.
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Registration for Flag Football, Dodgeball and 7-on-7 Soccer
Eligible students, faculty, staff, spouses and dependents can receive a free flu vaccine. ID required: Students, faculty and staff must show campus ID card. Dependents of high school age and up must show photo ID (such as school or state-issued ID). Spouses/dependents must be currently enrolled in a Notre Dame medical plan; children must be accompanied by parent.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; noon to 7 p.m. in Stepan Center
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (while supplies last)
Free voluntary health screenings for benefit-eligible faculty, staff and enrolled spouses. 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 7 to 11 a.m. in North Dining Hall
Late Registration Ends for Domer Run The late registration date for Domer Run is upon us (Thursday, Sept. 19). Don’t miss out on your opportunity to participate in a 2-Mile Fun Walk, 5K or 10K! All proceeds benefit the Gyna Girls of RiverBend Cancer Services. Click here for more info and to register. Various costs.
Race on Saturday, Sept. 21; 9 a.m. with start/finish line at Irish Green Live! 30-minute Les Mills classes: GRIT Cardio (HIIT style) and BodyFlow (yoga style) performed by Les Mills national presenter Kerri Anderson. All ages and skill levels welcome. Live DJ, fitness demos, beer oasis, food trucks, glow, river lights — all proceeds benefit UNICEF’s clean drinking water initiative. Faculty, staff and students admitted free with ND ID card. General public: $10 minimum suggested donation.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 7 to 10 p.m. on the Colfax Bridge, downtown South Bend The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is organizing a class of Yoga in Italian. Everyone is welcome! No previous knowledge of Italian is required. The teacher will briefly introduce each sequence in English, and then will guide students through each pose in Italian. Mats, straps and blocks are provided. Taught by Tiziana Serafini.
Friday, Sept. 20; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Studio 1, Smith Center for Recreational Sports
NDFD is happy to collaborate with its colleagues from Ivy Tech to offer the EMT course through its program over mid-fall/spring semesters here at ND. The course is open to ND/SMC/HC students, family, or ND faculty or staff.
Classes will run on select (non-home football) Saturday dates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Sept. 21. Fall classes in Room 319, Hammes Mowbray Hall
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| Lectures and Presentations
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A conversation with Mike Schur, creator of “The Good Place” and “Parks and Recreation.” Featuring Christine Becker, associate professor of film, television and theater, and Meghan Sullivan, professor of philosophy and director of the God and the Good Life Program. Moderated by Peter Holland, associate dean for the arts. This is a free but ticketed event. The talk is sold out, but standby tickets will be available at the door starting 10 minutes before the show.
Monday, Sept. 16; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Washington Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Rev. Emmanuel Katongole, associate professor of theology and peace studies, presents a book chapter exploring the story of Ruhango, one of the few Rwandan Catholic communities untouched by the 1994 genocide, for clues about the kind of resistance and love necessary to resist violence and heal wounds. Presented by the Kellogg Institute, co-sponsored by the Kroc Institute.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Grzegorz Skrobotowicz, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. Mediation in criminal cases is an extremely important tool for restorative justice. Unfortunately, according to the statistics, in Poland it is used rather rarely. This lecture will explore why that is and discuss the challenges and opportunities in Central Europe. Lunch available while supplies last.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Elizabeth E. Nanovic Seminar Room (Room 1050), Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Official University Constitution Day event. Complimentary lunch served at noon. More information can be found at constudies.nd.edu.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Global affairs professor Joshua Eisenman examines China’s advance on the African continent. Are vast power asymmetries inevitable between a large global power and its comparatively small and weak partners? Or can those asymmetries be overcome? And what are the implications for the rest of the world? First in a yearlong series on China and Africa.
Tuesday, Sept .17; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Janina Dill, the John G. Winant Associate Professor, Department of Politics and IR, University of Oxford. Presented by the Notre Dame International Security Center.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Scott Moeschberger, professor of psychology at Taylor University and Kroc Institute Visiting Research Fellow, will explore the use of “divided” symbols in various conflict settings around the world, giving special attention to implications for the United States regarding Confederate symbols.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Presented by the Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team.
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 101, Jordan Hall of Science
Kevin Cassidy, director, International Labour Organization, will discuss the efforts of the organization, which brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 countries to set labor standards, develop policies and devise programs promoting decent work for all women and men.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Coffeehouse, Geddes Hall
Kauanui Kehaulani, professor of American studies at Wesleyan University, will give a distinguished lecture on the politics of contemporary Hawaiian sovereignty claims. Sponsored by the Department of American Studies.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 114, Flanner Hall
Fran O’Rourke, professor at University College Dublin. James Joyce constructed his aesthetic theory from some basic notions gleaned from Aquinas.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 140, DeBartolo Hall
Daniel Tartakovsky, professor at Stanford University, will discuss the method of distributions, which comprises PDF and CDF methods and quantifies parametric uncertainty by deriving deterministic equations for either probability density function (PDF) or cumulative distribution function (CDF) of model outputs.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 126, DeBartolo Hall
Norm Newberry, a 1965 graduate of the architecture program, has gone on to have a distinguished career in production design. Newberry received a lifetime achievement award from the Art Directors Guild and is active in the Designers Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
David O’Sullivan, former EU ambassador to the United States, will deliver the 2019 Nanovic Forum Lecture, exploring the complexities of contemporary American-European relations.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Donald R. Keough Seminar Room (Room 1030), Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering presents Seokki Lee, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in Room 131, DeBartolo Hall
The former chief scientist of NASA’s human research program discusses what it takes to understand and develop peak human performance and resilience for extended spaceflight missions or long-term habitation on Mars. Reception to follow.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the Tutor Room (Room 278), Corbett Family Hall
Please join the Kellogg Institute to introduce research of our new Visiting Fellows and Dissertation Year Fellows in an informative and inviting atmosphere. Two-minute presentations by eight scholars will be followed by a poster reception where you can learn more one-on-one with presenters and enjoy refreshments.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 4 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium and Great Hall, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Shalini Shankar, professor of anthropology and Asian American studies at Northwestern University, will discuss her latest book, “Beeline: What Spelling Bees Reveal about Generation Z’s New Path to Success.” Sponsored by the Liu Institute and the Department of American Studies.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 1050, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Bestselling author and economist Arthur C. Brooks offers his vision for combating the “culture of contempt” and healing America’s fractured political discourse. Co-sponsored by the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, the Mendoza College of Business and the Potenziani Program in Constitutional Studies.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Join the Center for Italian Studies for a lecture on the first and last tales of Giovanni Boccaccio’s “Decameron,” a 14th-century masterpiece of Italian prose, with Ambrogio Camozzi Pistoja, assistant professor of Italian at Harvard University.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Rare Books and Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Paolo Vitti, who teaches in the Rome Studies Program, is a practicing architect and historian of architecture with more than 30 years of experience in areas of ancient and modern architecture.
Thursday, Sept. 19; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
This panel marks the International Day of Peace with a provocative examination of the cutting edges in the study of violence and peacebuilding. Panelists include Atalia Omer, Ashley Bohrer, David Hooker, Perin Gurel and Susan St. Ville.
Friday, Sept. 20; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Enjoy a free lunch and seminar-style conversation with Mary O’Callaghan, a developmental psychologist and a Public Policy Fellow of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture. Lunch is free but registration is required. Sponsored by the McGrath Institute for Church Life.
Friday, Sept. 20; noon to 1 p.m. in the Coffeehouse, Geddes Hall
Speakers: Ryan T. Anderson; William E. Simon, senior research fellow in American principles and public policy, Heritage Foundation. Complimentary lunch. Co-sponsored by the NDLS Federalist Society and Students for Child-Oriented Policy. Open to the public.
Friday, Sept. 20; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1130, Eck Hall of Law
Tara McCarthy is associate professor of history at Central Michigan University and author of “Respectability and Reform: Irish American Women’s Activism, 1880-1920.” (Syracuse University Press, 2018).
Friday, Sept. 20; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the ballroom, Morris Inn
This first keynote event in the 2019-20 ND Forum: “‘Rebuild My Church:’ Crisis and Response,” features panelists Peter Steinfels, Kathleen McChesney, Archbishop William Lori, Juan Carlos Cruz and moderator John Allen. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at the DPAC box office. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
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| Safety, Parking and Traffic
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NDAlert Test The Office of Campus Safety will conduct a test of the ND Alert emergency notification system at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. During the test, notification messages will be sent to you using:
∙ Text and voice notifications to registered faculty and staff mobile telephones
∙ Electronic mail to nd.edu addresses
∙ Activation of the campus public address system
∙ Activation of speakers on Cisco IP telephones (no calls will be made to office desk phones)
Prior to the test, please verify your emergency contact information and make any necessary updates using the “View and Update Emergency Contact(s)” task at inside.nd.edu. For assistance accessing inside.nd.edu, contact the OIT Help Desk at 631-8111.
In order to assess the public address system’s coverage, both in buildings and outdoor areas, we ask your assistance in monitoring the public address alert wherever you happen to be at the time of the test. If you cannot hear the public address or Cisco IP telephone alert or do not receive a text or voicemail to your registered phone, please let us know by using the following link: http://ntrda.me/ndalert-issues, or by contacting the Office of Campus Safety at 631-9007 or safety@nd.edu by Friday, Sept. 20.
See the full detailed message here.
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Presentation: “Saving the Great Lakes, One Farm at a Time” (Part of the monthly speaker series “Research Uncorked”) The series is co-hosted by Ironhand Wine Bar and Notre Dame, and features casual talks by leading scholars and scientists from the University. Jennifer Tank, the director of the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative, will present with highlights of the work she and her lab are doing with Michiana farmers to reduce agricultural runoff in our waterways. A great conversation and happy hour pricing awaits!
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ironhand Wine Bar, 1025 Northside Blvd., South Bend
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| Tech Upgrades and Service Interruptions
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IT Maintenance Begins on Saturday, Sept. 21 Beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, through 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform a variety of planned maintenance activities and upgrades. Many major IT services will be UNAVAILABLE for some or all of the maintenance period.
See the knowledge base article for details. There are several ways to complete the two-step login process in Okta to access ND services. If you have enrolled only one method, you would not be able to access those services if that device/method is no longer available to complete this process. The OIT recommends enrolling the Okta Verify mobile app, and at least one other option like SMS (text message) or voice call.
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Notre Dame benefits specialists will be available biweekly 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, Sept. 16; 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 200, Grace Hall
The Office of Sustainability, in conjunction with the University’s shred provider, Shred-It, will once again host this free service for all University faculty, staff and students. Securely shred your confidential home documentation at work. See details here.
Friday, Sept. 20; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the truck parked in the Mason Services Center Parking Lot There are many ways to share course material in Sakai. If you use Google Drive to store course assets, you can share and then embed your Google Drive folder for easy access by your students.
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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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