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October 14, 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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Keep in mind that enrollment is active this year, which means you must go online and select your benefits. Your current benefit elections will not roll forward, so if you don’t go online to enroll, you will not receive Notre Dame benefits in 2020.
Staff Town Halls
All staff are invited to attend the Staff Town Halls this week. The University’s executive officers will share important campus news and answer questions. Staff should attend the session designated for their division. If they are unable to attend their designated session, they are welcome to attend one of the other sessions. Read more: https://evp.nd.edu/town-hall/. - Colleges and Schools, Centers and Institutes, Investment Office, Provost’s Office, Notre Dame Research, Notre Dame International, and other units reporting to the Provost’s Office
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 11 a.m. to noon in Washington Hall
- Athletics, Audit and Advisory Services, General Counsel, Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs, Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research, President’s Office, Office of Public Affairs and Communications, University Enterprises & Events, and University Relations
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 1 to 2 p.m. in Washington Hall
- Campus Safety and University Operations, Facilities Design and Operations, Finance, Human Resources, the Office of Information Technologies and Student Affairs
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 11 a.m. to noon in Washington Hall
- Campus Safety and University Operations, Facilities Design and Operations, and University Enterprises and Events
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 10 to 11 p.m. in Carey Auditorium (first floor), Hesburgh Library
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Exhibit: In celebration of the international Big Draw Festival, drawing materials will be available in the galleries to satisfy your creative itch all month long. Grab a drawing board, a few sheets of paper and some pencils then head into the galleries to sketch one of your favorite works of art. Take your creation with you or add it to the display wall!
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art
Films: Franco Rosso’s incendiary “Babylon” had its world premiere at Cannes in 1980 but was only recently released in the U.S. Raw and smoldering, the film follows a young dance hall DJ in South London as he pursues his musical ambitions, battling fiercely against the racism and xenophobia of employers, neighbors, police and the National Front. Students: $4. Faculty/Staff: $6.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of “The Late Late Show” James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Students: free. Faculty/Staff: $18.
Wednesday, Oct. 15; 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Despite heavy financial sacrifices on the part of their employees and record profits that year, the management of Perrin Industries decides to shut down a factory. The 1,100 employees, led by their spokesman Laurent Amédéo (Vincent Lindon), decide to fight this brutal decision, ready to do everything to save their jobs. Introduced by Nanovic Faculty Fellow Olivier Morel. Free but ticketed.
Friday, Oct. 17; 7 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) was a struggling singer and comedian working in a record store in early 1970s Hollywood. Building a dozens-esque character pulled together from his everyday encounters, Moore invented Dolemite, a pimp who headlined various media, including blaxploitation films that delivered worldwide fame. Students: $4. Faculty/Staff: $6.
Friday, Oct. 18; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Oct. 19; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20; 3 p.m.
Two of opera’s most thrilling dramatic sopranos, Christine Goerke and Nina Stemme, reprise their fierce portrayals of the title princess. Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct Franco Zeffirelli’s dazzling production of Puccini’s final masterpiece. Students: $16. Faculty/Staff: $23.
Saturday, Oct. 19; 1 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
An American family seeks a house to rent in England. While house-hunting, they come about a secluded manor near a forest owned by the eccentric Mrs. Aylwood (Bette Davis). The house, however, comes with some unlisted supernatural elements, and the sisters are determined to track down the source of the paranormal happenings. $1 tickets.
Sunday, Oct. 20; noon in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Performances:The program features Gregorian chant from throughout the church year together with a selection of early organ music. Family-friendly with children age 7+ admitted. $3 general; students: free.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 9 to 10 p.m. in the Reyes Organ and Choral Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Anthony Devroye, violist of the Avalon String Quartet, joins faculty pianist Daniel Schlosberg in a program to include the Viola Sonata of Rebecca Clarke, in this 100th anniversary year of its composition.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 7 to 8 p.m. in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
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| Athletics and Sporting Events
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| Deadlines and Registrations
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Thrive! Lunch Pairings
Deadline to register is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16.
The Thrive! Ambassadors are offering another quarterly round of Thrive! Lunch Pairings. Simply sign up and Thrive! will randomly pair you with a lunch partner from a different division. You and your lunch partner will schedule your own date, time and location and will cover your own tab. You do not need to be a member of Thrive! to participate. All are welcome to join.
Course Design Bootcamp (Intended for postdocs and graduate students)
At this intensive all-day workshop, you will learn and apply strategies for effective course design. Presentations on topics including setting goals, creating assignments, writing a syllabus and planning lessons will be interspersed with work time so that you will leave with a syllabus and other materials for your new course. Register online.
Friday, Nov. 1; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Room 138, Corbett Family Hall (use Door 3)
Faculty are invited to participate with other faculty in a Habitat for Humanity house construction project in Mishawaka. There is no minimum skill set required, just a desire to help others. There will be a Habitat foreman on site to teach what you need to know and to supervise the build. Deadline to sign up is Friday, Oct. 25. Sponsored by Faculty Chaplaincy.
Saturday, Nov. 2; two shifts: 8 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Mishawaka This excursion includes the headset tour for “Andy Warhol — From A to B and Back Again.” This major retrospective will have more than 350 works by this iconic artist. The schedule allows time for you to view other Art Institute of Chicago exhibitions as well. Lunch is on your own and there are three cafés located in the museum for convenience. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 23. Snite members $75, non-members $85.
Friday, Nov. 8; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to the Art Institute of Chicago
GIS Day at Notre Dame is a symposium on Nov. 13 that combines workshops, presentations and more to demonstrate the power of geospatial technologies. Share how GIS contributes to your real-world research and community-based projects that make a difference here in South Bend and around the world. Submit a short abstract with title and author affiliation(s) to Matthew.Sisk@nd.edu by Nov. 1.
Wednesday, Nov. 13; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
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Get 25 percent off Under Armour, LOGO brand tailgate, Tervis tumblers and women’s sherpa jackets, as well as $200 off select clearance Apple Macbook laptops.
Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20, in the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
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Diversity and Inclusion Coffee House Conversations Diversity Coffeehouse Conversations are opportunities to hold informal conversations regarding white fragility, racial battle fatigue and diversity, equity and inclusion issues on and off campus. Feel free to drop in to either session. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 3 to 5 p.m. in the ballroom, LaFortune Student Center
No speaker. No agenda. Bring your lunch, drop in when you can and stay as long as you like. Thrive’s ambassador program is launching a monthly brown bag lunch where members and guests can connect with colleagues across campus. It’s a great opportunity to build personal and professional networks — and for newer members to learn more about Thrive!
Thursday, Oct. 17; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Dooley Room, LaFortune Student Center
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| Educational and Research Opportunities
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Introduction to dataND Training Experience hands-on how dataND provides University data like never before. Learn how to access and download information about building and space, financials, endowment, employees, students and more. Register via Endeavor — oit.nd.edu/training.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the ITC Building Please join the Office of Human Resources and the Enrollment Division to learn more about the educational benefits offered by the University for children of eligible faculty and staff. The information session will review educational benefits for attendance at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and other colleges and universities, discuss academic preparation and admission requirements to Notre Dame and more.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 7 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Hesburgh Libraries and Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops: Learn how to use software to convert just about any file into plain text.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
This workshop introduces matplotlib and how to quickly generate basic plots from data.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 1 to 3 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
(Open for all graduate and professional students.)
What are your goals for a conference? How do you plan and manage your time? How do you present yourself as a scholar and a colleague? Lunch provided. Online registration.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; noon in Room 210, Duncan Student Center
Learn the fundamentals of GIS, including data types, applications and software.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 1 to 2 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library
This workshop will demonstrate how to use Topic Modeling Tool.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
This introductory workshop will demonstrate some of Stata’s capabilities for data manipulation and analysis.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 11 a.m. to noon in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library
Learn how to quickly read and analyze an arbitrarily large corpora of textual materials with Distant Reader.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library
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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:
∙ Acrobat: Faculty Packet Preparation, Monday, Oct. 21; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
∙ Moving From Excel to Google Sheets, Wednesday, Oct. 23; 2 to 4 p.m.
∙ Excel 2019, Level II: Macros Introduction, Thursday, Oct. 24; 9 to 11 a.m.
∙ travelND Training, Thursday, Oct. 24; 2 to 4:30 p.m.
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If you are a faculty member currently caring for an aging parent, a spouse or a child with special needs, you are welcome to join the Caregivers Support Group. Meeting monthly, this group offers the opportunity to connect with others, share information and struggles and hear about how others cope. All faculty are welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 301, Coleman-Morse Center
We will have a nacho stand, selling nachos with various toppings (vegetarian options available), baked goods, drinks and T-shirts. Domer Dollars will be accepted! Proceeds go to United Health Services for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. Sponsored and supported by the College of Arts and Letters Dean’s Office. Prices for food items vary.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on South Quad in front of O’Shaughnessy Hall main doors
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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. To schedule an appointment please call 631-5900.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the concourse, Hesburgh Library
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During Monster Drawing Rally, artists take shifts making artwork for 60 minutes. Each piece is then immediately made available for the audience for “purchase.” Participants will be able for “purchase” work using a token system. You receive a token for every $15 donation you make to Nuner Fine Arts Academy, a South Bend fine arts magnet school.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art
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| Lectures and Presentations
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As part of this year’s Champions for Change theme, Thrive! is thrilled to present Laura Schwab ’95, Aston Martin’s first female president. At this free event, Schwab will share the wisdom and experiences she has gained throughout her impressive career. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.
Monday, Oct. 14; noon to 1 p.m. in Room B01, McCourtney Hall
Kristin Collier from the University of Michigan Medical School. Registration for this event is now closed, but it will be livestreamed.
Monday, Oct. 14; noon to 1 p.m. in the Coffeehouse, Geddes Hall
The John J. Reilly Center presents its first event in the Medicine and the Liberal Arts Educating the Whole Physician Lecture Series. The speaker is Michele Rivkin-Fish, associate professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with an introduction by Maria Alexandrova of the Eck Institute for Global Health.
Monday, Oct. 14; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 125, DeBartolo Hall
The LGBT Law Forum will host a discussion about whether Title VII’s prohibition on “sex” discrimination in employment encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity. Speakers will include Kimberly Hively, the named plaintiff in Hively v. Ivy Tech; Steve Sanders, a professor at IU Maurer School of Law; and Eduardo Juarez, an EEOC attorney.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the McCartan Courtroom, Eck Hall of Law
Stephanie Saldaña has listened to refugees detail the worlds they have left behind and the heritage they carry with them. She will speak about gifts refugees bring to their new communities and about what we can learn when refugees become our teachers, highlighting how storytelling transforms both the teller and the listener.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
For the pre-circulated paper, please contact kgraubar@nd.edu or mcandido@nd.edu. The Slavery, Race and Gender in the Atlantic World Working Group welcomes Vanessa Oliveira, professor in the Department of History at Royal Military College of Canada.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room C104/105, Hesburgh Center
Research Uncorked Research Uncorked is a monthly speaker series featuring casual talks by leading scholars and scientists from the University. Joe Becherer, director of the Snite Museum of Art, on “The Notre Dame Arts District: A Gateway to Campus.”
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ironhand Wine Bar, 1025 Northside Blvd., South Bend
The president of the Society of GK Chesterton, Dale Ahlquist, will present the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture’s Salon Series lecture. Reception to follow.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 6 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center
Discussion and Book Signing: “What the Eyes Don’t See: The Flint Water Crisis Story” Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician and health officer who raised public awareness of the danger of lead in Flint, Michigan’s water, will discuss her work to reveal the crisis and to abate it. A signing of her book “What the Eyes Don’t See,” about the crisis, will follow.
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 6:15 to 8 p.m. in the IU School of Medicine-South Bend, 1234 Notre Dame Ave.
For more information please visit the Kellogg Institute webpage. This is a pre-conference workshop preceding the Oct. 17-19 Sociology of Development Conference. Open to the public.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hesburgh Center
Thursday, Oct. 17; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Access-ABLE Meeting: Student Panel In a panel hosted by Access-ABLE, a group of students will discuss and answer questions about what it’s like to be a student at ND while living with a disability. There will also be discussion about what could be done to raise more awareness of disability on campus. Both students and faculty are welcome!
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 8 to 9 p.m. in Room 246, Duncan Student Center (on the north side)
Young Leaders of ND hosts Behind the Scenes offerings designed to help give the University’s young working professionals a taste of some of the exciting things going on around campus. These sessions will have a presentation followed by an opportunity for Q&A. Bring your own lunch.
Thursday, Oct. 17; noon to 1 p.m., location TBD
Lecture: “What Every American Needs to Understand about the Fifth Amendment: What Police Officers Tell Their Own Children about the Right to Remain Silent” James Duane, professor of law at Regent Law School and a former criminal defense lawyer, will speak on the Fifth Amendment. Gerard V. Bradley, professor of law at Notre Dame Law School and a former prosecutor, will offer commentary after Duane’s remarks. Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by the Federalist Society and the Future Prosecuting Attorney’s Council.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 1140, Eck Hall of Law
Join the Kroc Institute in celebrating the publication of the book “When Fiction and Philosophy Meet: A Conversation with Flannery O’Connor and Simone Weil.” The book explores the intersection between the philosophy of Simone Weil from Paris, France, and the fiction of Flannery O’Connor from the southern state of Georgia.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the private dining room, Morris Inn
The Constitutional Studies Program and the Jack Miller Center present a lecture by Forrest Nabors, associate professor and chair of political science at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Additional information at constudies.nd.edu.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 127, Hayes-Healy Center
Jacqueline Jung is associate professor in the history of art department at Yale University, where she teaches courses on medieval art and architecture. Her new book, “Eloquent Bodies: Movement, Expression, and the Human Figure in Gothic Sculpture,” will be published by Yale University Press in spring 2020.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Medieval Institute Main Reading Room (Room 715), Hesburgh Library
Open to the public, registration encouraged.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in various campus locations
Friday, Oct. 18; 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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| Safety, Parking and Traffic
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Construction Project
On Monday, Oct. 14, or Tuesday, Oct. 15, a construction trailer will be placed on the east side of Sorin Court north of the Main Building for an upcoming project.
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Free shirts while supplies last! Sponsored by the Gender Relations Center.
Monday, Oct. 14; 11 a.m. to noon on Fieldhouse Mall
Join this South Bend community initiative and make a fashion statement that really says something: Wear something purple on Purple Wednesday to honor victims and support survivors of relationship and domestic violence.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall
Join faculty from across campus, meet colleagues from other departments and colleges, share ideas and relax together at the monthly happy hour. Bring colleagues with you. All faculty are welcome along with their spouses and partners. Sponsored by the Faculty Chaplaincy.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 4 to 6 p.m. in the Hesburgh-Joyce Dining Rooms, Morris Inn
S’mores at the Morris Inn Come and jump into the fall spirit before heading home for fall break! Gather your friends, put on your comfiest sweatshirt and come enjoy a warm bonfire and roasted marshmallows on Morris Inn’s beautiful outdoor terrace. $5 for three s’mores.
Thursday, Oct. 17; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on The Wind Family Fireside Terrace, Morris Inn
Get acquainted with many of Notre Dame’s top suppliers; come and visit with vendors specializing in science, IT, hotels, travel and much more. Don’t forget your business cards for networking with other professionals and to be entered into our prize drawings. Light refreshments will be served. Mark your calendars! Free with University campus ID card.
Monday, Oct. 21; noon to 2:30 p.m. in the seventh-floor Downes Ballroom, Corbett Family Hall
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The new Mac Lab features 28 large-screen computers specially designed to ensure high-quality performance while running multiple software applications. They’re loaded with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and additional Pro Apps. Located on the second floor of the Hesburgh Library, the Mac Lab is available to all students, faculty and staff during library operating hours.
The best way to view your course site from a student’s perspective is by creating a Student Demo account in Sakai. This new account will give you the best chance to test the site to confirm that everything is visible and working as expected.
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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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