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August 25, 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.
Wristbands for students are available at Best of Duncan on Thursday, Aug. 29, or on Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Library Quad. Bring a blanket and an empty water bottle! Before the movie, students can punt, pass and kick on the field, listen to the student DJ or take selfies for the big screen. Sitting on the field is reserved for student plus their spouses and children. Faculty, staff and the South Bend community are invited to sit in the stands in sections 8-12 and gain entry through Gate B.
Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. inside Notre Dame Stadium (all students with a wristband should use the North Tunnel/Rockne gate, starting at 7 p.m.)“Avengers: Endgame” Sponsored by SUB, partnered with SAO.
This is one of the most highly rated movies of the year so make sure to come out!
Saturday, Aug. 31; 8 p.m. on North QuadOpen Houses: Notre Dame students, join us for the fifth annual Art Attack. Sample the diverse range of performing, visual and literary arts on campus and enjoy an evening of great entertainment! Members of the Snite Museum Student Programming Committee will be there making buttons, giving out posters and talking about the Snite Museum’s fall programs.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Notre Dame students, explore what happens at the Snite Museum! Start your year off by acquainting (or reacquainting) yourself with the museum and what it has to offer. Sample some of our student-designed programs, check out the permanent collection and a new temporary exhibition of Irish art.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art
Auditions:
Presented by Notre Dame Film, Television and Theatre, “The Fornés Festival,” staged readings celebrating the legacy of María Irene Fornés, with performances Oct. 2-13.
“Staging the Daffy Dame” by Anne García-Romero with performances Nov. 20-24. To sign up for an audition time, visit the FTT Office, Room 230, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Room B024, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (basement)
Thursday, Aug. 29; 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Callbacks: Friday, Aug. 30; 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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| Athletics and Sporting Events
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SUB, Student Government and Freshman Class Council are hosting a free trip to a South Bend Cubs game! Bus transportation and food will be included. There are only 200 spots and tickets are available starting Monday, Aug. 26, at the LaFortune box office.
Sunday, Sept. 1; 1 to 6 p.m. at Four Winds Field, downtown South Bend
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| Deadlines and Registrations
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The celebration of culture, identity and community are paramount throughout the Campus Ministry Asian First-Year Retreat. This retreat provides students of Asian descent with an opportunity to gather together and share the beauty of their backgrounds and explore how they can bring their personal experiences and gifts to the broader Notre Dame community.
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7, at Epworth Forest Retreat Center (transportation provided)
This is a 24-hour opportunity to meet others with similar experiences, create new friendships and learn more about Black Student Ministry at Notre Dame.
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7, at Epworth Forest Retreat Center (transportation provided)
This is a 24-hour opportunity to meet others with similar experiences, create new friendships and learn more about the Latino community at Notre Dame.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, at Epworth Forest Retreat Center (transportation provided)
International students are invited to participate in the Family Friendship Program for the 2019-20 academic year. This is not a homestay program but rather a program that fosters friendships and cultural understanding between ND students from around the world and local community members. Deadline to sign up is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8.
Kickoff dinner reception is on Tuesday, Sept. 24; campus location TBA 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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(Open to graduate students) 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 social science or humanities fields a solid foundation for successful teaching in graduate school and beyond. Sponsored by the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning.
Monday, Aug. 26, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in Room 138, Corbett Family Hall (use Door 3)
Mondays, Sept. 9, 16 and 23; 9:30 a.m.
Foundations of Teaching in STEM Series (Open to graduate students) 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. Register here.
Sponsored by the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning. https://kaneb.nd.edu/events/
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in 138 Corbett Family Hall (use Door 3)
Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10 and 17; 12:30 p.m. 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
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
Online College Teaching Certificate
The Kaneb Center and the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures invite graduate students to attend a six-week online training on how to teach online courses. For more information and registration, please visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/HuQ2o2IIaJqyV/.
Sept. 9 to Oct. 20; there is no need to be on campus to take this training
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Social Concerns Seminars are academic courses that create opportunities for students to engage in social analysis, encounter community partners around the country and reflect on their experience and its impact on individuals and communities. Most fall seminars include an immersion component that takes place during fall break. Apply by Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Monday, Aug. 26; 4 to 5 p.m. in McNeill Library, Geddes Hall
Tuesday, Aug. 27; 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 4 to 5 p.m.
Meet me at the CSC Help the Center for Social Concerns kick off the new school year with our annual event on the outside area in front of Geddes Hall. Come enjoy fellowship and get to know more about us.
Monday, Aug. 26; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Geddes Lawn, west of Hesburgh Library Join Campus Ministry and a variety of faith-based student groups for our annual Feed Your Faith event! Learn more about the many opportunities for faith development on campus while enjoying free food from local food trucks.
Wednesday, Aug. 28; 7 to 9 p.m. on South Quad
Sacramental Prep Info Session If you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic or getting confirmed at Notre Dame, please join us for an informational session. Contact Brett Perkins at brett.perkins@nd.edu.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 330, Coleman-Morse Center
Sunday, Sept. 1; 2 to 3 p.m.
The First-Year Retreat is designed for all students, Catholic and non-Catholic, to share in the journey of faith with their peers. The purpose of the retreat is to help first-year students integrate faith and the various aspects of college life.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30-31, at Epworth Forest Retreat Center (transportation provided)
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
Mass rooted in the Hispanic cultural tradition is celebrated weekly throughout the academic year.
Sundays at 11:30 a.m. in Cavanaugh Hall Chapel
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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
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
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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| Lectures and Presentations
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The Reilly Center offers interdisciplinary degree programs, research opportunities, lectures and other events exploring the connections between science, technology and society. Join us to find out more. Breakfast will be served! Free for ND undergraduates.
Monday, Aug. 26; 9 to 10 a.m. in the Notre Dame Room (second floor), LaFortune Student Center
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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
Join the Family Resource Center for our biweekly playtime programs! Open to ND students who are parenting, married and pregnant. Free snacks and water provided. For more information about the Family Resource Center, please check out our website at frc.nd.edu.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the ND Playground (east of DeBartolo Performing Arts Center)
Free!
Thursday, Aug. 29; 5 to 7 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall
First Two Weeks Lineup Student Activities is excited to announce events including Best of Duncan, Arcade Night, Activities Night and much more. All are happening around campus and free for Notre Dame, Holy Cross and Saint Mary’s students. Check out our website at sao.nd.edu to see the lineup today! Thursday, Aug. 29, through Saturday, Sept 7, at various campus locations Spend the evening getting to know all the resources in the Duncan Student Center. You also have a chance to win great prizes including a TV, PS4, Notre Dame gear and other college essentials! Sponsored by the Student Activities Office.
Thursday, Aug. 29; 9 to 11 p.m. in Duncan Student Center
What could be better on an August afternoon than some ice cream? Come join FlipSide for a welcome to the new academic year! Learn about our club and its weekly fun, alcohol-free events; get to know awesome new people; and enjoy some free ice cream. It’s always awesome on the FlipSide, so come see why!
Friday, Aug. 30; 2 to 3:30 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
Arcade Night When’s the last time you got to play pinball, Ms. Pacman and Skee-Ball, or take your chance with The Claw? Join SAO for a classic arcade night that will be sure to help you relive some of your best childhood memories! Sponsored by the Student Activities Office.
Friday, Aug. 30; 8 p.m. to midnight in Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
Board and Card Game Night with FlipSide and Dillon Hall Like Catan? Euchre? Join FlipSide, Dillon Hall and McWell to welcome the Class of 2023 in this fourth annual fun, 100%-pressure-free event! We’ll play these games and more and enjoy free pizza and Chick-fil-A. This is a great opportunity for first-year students to meet their classmates and get in on the alcohol-free fun on campus!
Friday, Aug. 30; 9:30 p.m. to midnight in the 24-hour room, Baumer 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. 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.
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