August 11, 2019

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Arts and Performances

Exhibition Opening: “Looking at the Stars”: Irish Art at the University of Notre Dame

The Snite Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring Irish artists. A public, free reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at the museum.
Beginning Saturday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Snite Museum of Art

Athletics and Sporting Events

Street Soccer: Meet the Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams

Kick off the soccer season this weekend! Parking will be available in the Baseball and Joyce Lots. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in drills led by student-athletes and coaches from each team. The event will also include a face painter, inflatables and treats for the kids. Kona Ice will be available to purchase. Free admission.
Saturday, Aug. 17; 1 to 3 p.m. at Old Alumni Field (east of Alumni Stadium)

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Deadlines and Registrations

OIT Lunch & Learn: “Organize Smarter: Google Drive’s New Priority Space”

Google Drive has a new feature called Priority, and it’s Google’s way of helping you organize and access your files more quickly. Join us to learn about why you’d use Priority, what Priority offers and how to get started. Register through Endeavor or contact training@nd.edu.
Wednesday, Aug. 21; noon to 1 p.m. in the McNeill Room, LaFortune Student Center

Graduate Student Grocery Shuttle

International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) invites graduate students and their family/friends to use our free transportation shuttle to Walmart and Aldi. Sign up here.
Saturday, Aug. 24; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., meet at Fischer Community Center

Learn to Skate at Compton Family Ice Arena

Learn to Skate and My Tot & Me classes will begin in September. Registration is online now: comptonfamilyice.maxgalaxy.net. Cost: $65-$103. Early-bird discounts! See the poster for details.
LTS: Sunday afternoons or Wednesday evenings in Compton Family Ice Arena
My Tot & Me: Wednesday mornings

Deals and Discounts

Notre Dame Film, Television and Theatre Presents the 2019-2020 Theatre Season — subscriptions now available at discounted presale prices.

• 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.

St. Michael’s Laundry monthly coupon

Education and Research Opportunities

Research Opportunities:

Computer Vision Research Lab Opportunity

CVRL needs subjects for contactless fingerprint research who will come to two 20-25 minute appointments at least one week apart. Subjects will receive $10 in Domer Dollars after the first appointment and an additional $20 after the second. Sign up at: https://cvrl-7.youcanbook.me For more information, contact dwright2@nd.edu.
Appointments during the next two weeks in Room 213, Cushing Hall

Participate in a Research Study

You are invited to participate in a research study investigating the links between feelings, moods and personality traits. This study involves a one-time three-hour time commitment to complete questionnaires and interviews for a maximum of $60 in gift cards. If you are at least 18 years old and interested, please give us a call at 631-2930.
Clinical Studies Building, 501 N. Hill St., South Bend

Safety, Parking and Traffic

Heavy Traffic

On Saturday, Aug. 17, there is an invitation-only football practice in Notre Dame Stadium. We expect a small- to medium-size crowd so there will be no major road closures, but heavy traffic on campus can be expected from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this event, particularly in the southern campus lots and roadways.

Social Gatherings

Tiki Tuesdays

Escape to a Polynesian paradise with tiki-inspired cocktails (without having to get on a plane). No reservations required. Food and beverage tickets will be sold at the door. Weather permitting. Please watch the Morris Inn Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather.
Tuesday, Aug. 13; 5 to 7 p.m. on Wind Family Fireside Terrace, Morris Inn

playtime@stepan

Parenting, married and pregnant students and their families are invited to the Family Resource Center’s every-other-week playtime event. The Aug. 15 playtime is at a remote location — the ND Playground east of DPAC. Snacks and water will be provided. In case of inclement weather, this event is canceled.
Thursday, Aug. 15; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the ND Playground

Opening of the Academic Year Mass and Picnic

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

Also this week…

Sustainability Tip of the Week

Notre Dame Vending now offers a sustainable replacement for your Keurig coffee machine. Compostable pods from Tayst quickly break down in the landfill and will help reduce your plastic waste. For information on how you can become more sustainable, visit us at green.nd.edu.

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