This is a weekly e-newsletter of events and info for students/fac/staff.
This is a weekly e-newsletter of events and info for students/fac/staff.
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Arts and Performances

Auditions for “Staging the Daffy Dame,” by Anne García-Romero

ND Film, Television and Theatre seeks three actors for “Staging the Daffy Dame” by Anne García-Romero (rehearsals begin 10/1; performances Nov. 20-24).
Please email the director, Kevin Dreyer, or contact the department at theatre@nd.edu and provide your availability for Wednesday. If you are interested but not available on Wednesday, please let us know and we will work with you to find a mutually convenient time. Open to all students, faculty and staff at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross.
Auditions will be held by appointment on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Films:

“Boyz n the Hood” (1991)

“Boyz n the Hood” follows the lives of three young men living in south central Los Angeles where they are constantly surrounded by drug and gang culture, with increasingly tragic results. This film is part of the Learning Beyond the Classics series on New Jack Cinema. Students: free; Fac/Staff: $6.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

“The Wind That Shakes the Barley” (2006)

Set during the Irish War of Independence in the early 1920s, an Irish medical student about to leave Ireland to complete his training witnesses atrocities carried out by the Black and Tans, leading him to join his brother in the Irish Republican Army instead. This film is part of the Learning Beyond the Classics series on the Irish Troubles. Students: free; Fac/Staff: $6.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

National Theatre Live presents “Fleabag” (2019)

Captured Live Broadcast. See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series. Fleabag may seem emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. Students: free; Fac/Staff: $18.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 7 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

“Hesburgh” (2018)

This film offers a unique glimpse at more than 50 years of American history as seen through the eyes of the longtime president of the University of Notre Dame and America’s most well-known Catholic priest.  Students: $4; Fac/Staff: $6.
Friday, Sept. 13; 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

“Pinocchio” (1940)

Based on Carlo Collodi’s novel published in 1883 about a shopkeeper named Geppetto who wishes on a falling star for Pinocchio, a puppet he created, to come to life. It works! Dutifully, Geppetto sends the now-alive Pinocchio off to school the next day where he encounters various challenges, including telling the truth. Cost: $1.
Sunday, Sept. 15; noon in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

“McFarland, USA” (2015)

Based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team from a mainly Latino high school in McFarland, California, the film stars Kevin Costner as Jim White, the school’s assistant football coach, who leads the team to win a state championship. Part of the Latino Film Series sponsored by the Institute for Latino Studies. Tickets free through ILS. Student: $4; Fac/Staff: $6.
Sunday, Sept. 15; 3 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Performances:

Concert: Brendan Shea and Yerin Kim

“The Sound and the Fury” music for violin and piano. This concert will include works by Arvo Parte, Edvard Grieg, Leos Janacek and Antonin Dvorak. The award-winning duo was formed in 2014 by husband and wife Brendan Shea and Yerin Kim. Free.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music

Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble

The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble returns to campus, this time featuring select members of the USAF Band of Flight. Family-friendly, all ages are welcome. This is a free but ticketed event. Tickets will only be available for pickup one hour prior to the performance.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 7:30 p.m. in Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Theater: “Twelfth Night” (Actors From The London Stage)

Mistaken identities, disguises, love triangles: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” sees the great playwright blending his comic and dramatic devices with masterful dexterity. “Twelfth Night” returns to Notre Dame in a new staging from Actors From The London Stage, with five actors portraying multiple roles in a dynamic, fast-paced night of theater. Students: $13; Fac/Staff: $23.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Washington Hall
Thursday, Sept. 12; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13; 7:30 p.m.

Acousticafé

Starting Sept. 12, every Thursday night, four 15-minute sets are planned in order to show off the talent that exists both on and off of Notre Dame’s campus. Sponsored by SUB
Thursday, Sept. 12; 10 to 11 p.m. in Duncan Student Center

Exhibitions:

Group Printmaking Exhibition: “Too Bad We’re Not Capitalists”

This exhibition curated by Kly Peets focuses on artists who retool everyday objects/images/rituals into vehicles to create poetry, humor and acts of refusal. 
Open through Thursday, Sept. 19, in the AAHD Gallery, 214 Riley Hall of Art

Athletics and Sporting Events

Men’s Soccer Fútbol Friday

The men’s soccer team is hosting its first Fútbol Friday when it faces Clemson in its ACC opener. There will be free noisemakers while supplies last! Gates open at 6 p.m. Cost: free for students and faculty/staff, $3 for kids, $5 for adults.
Friday, Sept. 13; 7 p.m. in Alumni Stadium

Deadlines and Registrations

Lecture: “Can Television Make Us Better People?”

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. Tickets are available at LaFortune Student Center information desk. Limit of two tickets per ND ID. Members of the public are welcome, but there is a limit of one ticket per person for those without an ND ID.
Monday, Sept. 16; 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Washington Hall

Serving Up Knowledge: Mindfulness 101

(Open to all graduate and professional students.) New to mindfulness or meditation? Interested in understanding more? Not sure what all the hype is about? Or do you already practice mindfulness and want a space to reconnect with your practice? Join us for a workshop focused on learning about and practicing mindfulness. Lunch provided. Register online
Wednesday, Sept. 18; noon in Room 246, Duncan Student Center

Regular Registration Ends for Domer Run

The regular registration date for Domer Run is Sept. 14! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to partake in a Saturday morning 2-Mile Fun Walk, 5K, or 10K on Sept. 21. All proceeds benefit the Gyna Girls of RiverBend Cancer Services. Click here for more info and to register.

EMT Training and Course

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.

Deals and Discounts

Irish Gardens Pop-Up Shop

Stop by to buy beautiful flowers from the Irish Gardens flower shop. Great for birthdays, significant others, friends or just for sprucing up your dorm room!
Friday, Sept. 13; noon to 4 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall 

Diversity and Inclusion

LGBTQ Drop-In Discussion: My Home Under the Dome

Have you found your place within the Notre Dame community? How can you cultivate new relationships around campus and be your full, authentic self? Join our drop-in discussion group and talk with peers about the experiences of creating your very own Home Under the Dome.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. in Room 207, LaFortune Student Center

Alumni Association Diversity Tailgate

Calling all diverse students, faculty and staff to join our alumni and friends to kick off the football season in style! All are welcome. Featuring entertainment, food and a cash bar with a variety of beverages, including our signature margarita! Free.
Saturday, Sept. 14; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center (next to the bookstore)

Education and Research Opportunities

Study Abroad Week

Where in the world can Notre Dame take you? Join Notre Dame International during Study Abroad Week to discover the many ways you can pursue your education overseas!
Advisers will be on-hand to answer your questions at satellite advising locations. View the full schedule, note the dates of program info sessions, examine program offerings and apply!
Monday through Thursday, Sept. 9-12; various locations across campus

Library Workshops:

Getting Started with RefWorks

This workshop will teach you the basics of using a citation manager.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 231C), Hesburgh Library

Predatory Publishing — Scholarly Communication Series

(Open to graduate students) Learn about predatory publishing — what it is, how to recognize it and how to respond.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; noon to 12:30 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 235), Hesburgh Library

Introduction to R

Introduction to R provides a tutorial of the scripting language and what it can offer as an analytical tool.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 1 to 2 p.m. in Technology Commons (Room 264), Hesburgh Library

Extracting the Who, What and When From a Text

Learn how to use a tool to extract information from any plain text file.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 2 to 3 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library

Introduction to Python and the NLTK

Get exposure to Python and the inner workings of its Natural Language Toolkit.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library

Data and Datafile Management — Scholarly Communication Series

(Open to graduate students) This workshop covers various topics on data management.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 235), Hesburgh Library

Intro to DH: Humanities Scholarship and Varieties of Digital Evidence

This workshop surveys datasets, outlines techniques for making sense of them and offers real-world examples of their use.
-Thursday, Sept. 12; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library (registration link)
-Friday, Sept. 13; 11 a.m. to noon (registration link)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS): A Brief Introduction

What is GIS? This workshop will offer a variety of examples and resources available in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 11 a.m. to noon in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library

Using a Concordance

Learn how to read and understand large volumes of text with AntCont.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 247), Hesburgh Library

Intellectual Property — Scholarly Communication Series

(Open to graduate students) This workshop focuses on the intellectual property issues you will encounter as a scholar, as both a creator and consumer of the works of others.
Friday, Sept. 13; 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the Collaboration Hub (Room 235), Hesburgh Library

Kaneb Center Workshops:

Foundations of Teaching in Humanities and Social Sciences

(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. 
Monday, Sept. 9; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in Room 138, Corbett Family Hall, use Door 3
Also Mondays, Sept. 16 and 23

Transparent Assignment Design

(open to faculty, postdocs and graduate students) Transparent assignment design results in positive impact on self-efficacy and sense of belonging for all students, with a stronger impact on students from groups that are underrepresented in higher education. It makes learning processes explicit; fosters development of students’ metacognition, confidence and sense of belonging; and benefits both underserved and high-achieving students. 
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the ND Room (Room 202), LaFortune Student Center

Foundations of Teaching in STEM

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. 10; 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 138, Corbett Family Hall, use Door 3
Also Tuesday, Sept. 17

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.
Monday, Sept. 16; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Room 246), Hesburgh Library

Faith and Service

Respect Life Mass and Picnic

This is the first Respect Life Mass of the semester. Following Mass, there will be a picnic on South Quad in front of the Knights of Columbus building with bounce houses and T-shirts. Sponsored by University Faculty/Staff for Life. Family, friends and students welcome!
Monday, Sept. 9; 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Red Cross Blood Drive

Come and donate blood! Sign up to donate here. Walk-ins welcome.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the ballroom, LaFortune Student Center

Liturgical Minister Training

Interested in giving back? Serve your campus community as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or Lector for the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. If you are interested in learning more about these ministries, please plan to attend the training session.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 7 to 8 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart

9/11 Memorial Prayer Service

It is an annual tradition that members of the Notre Dame community gather for a prayer service presided by Rev. Edward Malloy, C.S.C., University president at the time — in memory of the lives lost in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Traditionally, the service begins at 8:46 p.m., 12 hours after the first tower was hit.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 8:45 to 10 p.m. at the Grotto

Brown Bag Lunch Discussion: “Open Wide Our Hearts”

Once a month, the Center for Social Concerns invites the campus community to join in discussions on the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on racism as part of “Act Justly,” the center’s annual Catholic Social Tradition theme for academic year 2019-20. Please bring your lunch. Dessert provided. All are welcome.
Thursday, Sept. 12; noon to 1 p.m. in the coffee house, Geddes Hall

Jewish Club Welcome Back Event 

Whether you are a curious newcomer or a returning member, we invite you to come and catch up with us over some challah bread!
Thursday, Sept. 12; 8 to 9 p.m. in the McNeill Room, LaFortune Student Center

Sing with the Women’s Liturgical Choir

It’s not too late to audition for the Women’s Liturgical Choir! In addition to singing at the vigil Mass in the Basilica, the choir presents concerts and tours annually — most recently to Peru, South America. Email Patrick Kronner to set up an audition

Interested in Becoming Catholic or Getting Confirmed?

If you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic or getting confirmed at Notre Dame, please contact Brett Perkins for more information

Food Drive

The Fighting Irish Fighting Hunger annual food drive starts Monday, Sept. 9, and runs through Sept. 29. All money collected goes to feed the hungry in our community. For more information, go to fightinghunger.nd.edu.

Health and Recreation

Registration for Baseball and Sand Volleyball

Gather your hallmates for another season of intramural sports! Baseball is an interhall sport, while sand volleyball has leagues for halls, all-campus and CoRec. Click here for more info and to register.   
Online registration from 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, through 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at recsports.nd.edu.

Art Yoga

Take a moment out of your week to relax and recharge. Join yoga instructor Steve Krojniewski for this series of yoga classes that introduce you to a work of art that will accompany you through your practice. Capacity is limited. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours. Co-sponsored by RecSports.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art

Instructional Series Registration for Basic RAD, Tai Chi and Partner Latin Dance

Good news, it’s not too late to register for Instructional Series with RecSports this semester. Start the academic year off right by learning a new skill with us! Click here for more info and to register. 

Lectures and Presentations

Discover “Get to Know Us”

Come meet the Discover recruiters before the career fair. The Discover Campus Recruiting Team will be hosting a get-to-know-us event where you can learn more about full-time and internship positions for business, analytics and technology! Discover is currently looking for juniors and seniors. Bring your resume.
Monday, Sept. 9; 6 to 8 p.m. in Legends

Energy Week Lecture: “An Energy Corridor on Our Southern Border”

Purdue University’s Luciano Castillo will present a bold, new plan to create an energy corridor along the U.S.-Mexico border. This park would incorporate natural gas plus wind and solar power, along with desalinated water from both coasts, to create an economic zone of industry, education and agriculture.
Monday, Sept. 9; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 104, Bond Hall

SIBC Fall All-Council

To kick off the semester, the Student International Business Council is holding an all-council meeting to educate members on the opportunities that will be available throughout the coming months.
Monday, Sept. 9; 7 to 7:30 p.m. in Dahnke Ballroom (seventh floor), Duncan Student Center, followed by division-specific breakout sessions in DeBartolo Hall.

Social Impact + Business: Club Fair

Student-led clubs on campus with missions to promote positive social impact through business and entrepreneurship will be presenting information about their new initiatives for the year, followed by a free cake social where you can learn how to get involved. Participating clubs include SIBC, MoneyThink, Unleashed Social Ventures, SCNO and JIFFI.
Monday, Sept. 9; 9 to 10 p.m. in Room W210 (second-floor meeting room south), Duncan Student Center

Lecture: “Elite Medieval Settlement in North Roscommon and West Breifne, Ireland, c. AD 1169- c. 1380”

Kieran O’Conor, geography and archaeology, National University of Ireland, Galway, will discuss settlements of the native Irish elite within what is now north Roscommon and Leitrim between the late 12th century and the last years of the 14th century. Co-sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and the Medieval Institute.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; noon to 1 p.m. in Room 278, Corbett Family Hall

Seminar: “Controlling Protein Nanostructure for Novel Biosensing Materials”

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering’s Thiele Lectureship presents Bradley D. Olsen, associate professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 127, Nieuwland Hall

Book Launch for “Days of Awe: Reimagining Jewishness in Solidarity with Palestinians”

Atalia Omer, associate professor of religion, conflict and peace studies. Omer’s book traces the development of American Jewish solidarity with Palestinians and the diverse social movements that have shaped this advocacy and explores the implications of this developing solidarity for Jewish tradition and identity now and into the future. This event will also feature commentary by Shaul Magid. A reception will follow. 
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room C103, Hesburgh Center for International Studies

Energy Week Lecture: “Notre Dame Moves Toward Decarbonization” 

Work has begun on the new hydroelectric plant on the St. Joseph River, the new East Plant is handling thousands of tons of geothermal capacity, and efficiencies have lowered overall energy usage by nearly 6 percent. Learn about these and other University initiatives from Paul Kempf, assistant vice president for utilities and maintenance.
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 104, Bond Hall

Study Abroad 101

Not sure which program to choose? Want to learn a lot about study abroad quickly? We will highlight various program options and recommended programs by college, review the application process and discuss financial aid in short 15-minute rotating sessions. 
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 6 to 8 p.m. in various first-floor rooms of DeBartolo Hall

Science-Business Club Meet the Firms: Consulting

Join the Science-Business Club for a panel with Claro, West Monroe and Deloitte. This event is open to all majors. There will be opportunities to learn about positions in the company as well as time for networking after the presentation. 
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 7 to 8 p.m. in 2 North (Room 246), Duncan Student Center

Flash Panel: “Hong Kong in Crisis”

A panel of Notre Dame experts and eyewitnesses discusses the causes of the continued dissent, Beijing’s potential response and how the protests may affect Hong Kong’s future. Panelists: Victoria Hui, Lionel Jensen, Maggie Shum, James Luk, Yidi Wu (Saint Mary’s). Join the livestream at https://notredame.zoom.us/j/358002993.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 5 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International Studies

Annual Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture on Catholic Social Teaching 

Join the Center for Social Concerns on the topic “Act Justly: Healing Racism through Faith” featuring Father Maurice Henry Sands, executive director of the Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington, D.C. 
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 7 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall

Energy Week Lecture: “Modular Reactors: The Next Generation of Nuclear Power Plants”

As the climate crisis looms, many are taking a second look at nuclear power as a necessary solution to the massive amounts of energy needed if carbon-based fuels are to be phased out quickly. Youssef Ballout will discuss the future of nuclear energy and a project to create a small modular nuclear plant at the Idaho National Laboratory.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 136, DeBartolo Hall

Lecture: “Ethics and Wellbeing”

Kathleen Schulz, wellbeing and engagement practice leader at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Part of the Berges Lecture Series.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 7 p.m. in the Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business

Lecture: “How to Interpret the Federalist”

Charles Kesler, Claremont McKenna College, will lecture on the Federalist Papers.
Thursday, Sept. 12; lunch served before at noon; 12:30 p.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls

Seminar: “Molecular Engineering of Materials for Chemical Sensing and Microelectronics” 

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering presents Katherine A. Mirica, assistant professor of chemistry, Dartmouth College.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 127, Nieuwland Hall

Energy Week Lecture: “Bringing Power to Native Americans”

Sandra Begay, director of environmental health for the city of Albuquerque, will speak about her life as a Native American woman engineer. Awarded for her work with tribal renewable and alternate energy projects, she has mentored dozens of Native American interns and worked in three different national research laboratories.
Thursday, Sept. 12; 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 136, DeBartolo Hall

Live Recording of the “Ordered Liberty” Podcast

David French and Alexandra DeSanctis ’16, both from National Review.
Friday, Sept. 13; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Room 1030, Jenkins and Nanovic Halls

Dean’s Speaker Series: “Building a Vibrant Workplace Culture in Good Times and Bad”

Tom Mendoza, former president and retired vice chairman at NetApp, will speak as part of the Dean's Speaker Series at the Mendoza College of Business. Students attending the lecture will receive a free Mendoza trucker hat (limited supply). Free and open to all students, faculty/staff and the Notre Dame community.
Friday, Sept. 13; 11 a.m. to noon; Jordan Auditorium, Mendoza College of Business

Panel Discussion: “What is Conservatism in the Age of Trump?

Sohrab Ahmari, New York Post and Catholic Herald; David French, National Review; Charles Kesler, Claremont McKenna College.
Friday, Sept. 13; 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Forum at Jenkins and Nanovic Halls

What Would You Fight For? Sneak Peek

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the award-winning “What Would You Fight For” https://fightingfor.nd.edu/ video series? Hear from Mitch Kajzer, assistant professor and cyber crimes director, and student Julia Gately, the stars of this week’s video, “Fighting to Uncover the Evidence.” Share your questions during a live Q&A (part of Football Fridays at the Eck). 
Friday, Sept. 13; 1 to 1:30 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center

Higgins Labor RAPS: “Union Organizing Today: Tales from the Front Lines by a Notre Dame Alum”

Higgins Lunchtime Labor RAPS (Research, Advocacy & Policy Series) features experts — scholars, activists and policymakers — exploring the past, present and future of work, in the U.S. and beyond. All are welcome and lunch is provided for those who RSVP. This event features William McMahon (’15), union organizer, Northeast Nurses Association.
Friday, Sept. 13; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the coffee house, Geddes Hall

My Path: Stories of Inspiration from Young Alumni

Come listen to members of the Domer Dozen share brief talks about their lives and experiences since graduating from Notre Dame. The Domer Dozen is a new Alumni Association initiative recognizing young alumni who have made significant contributions in faith, service, learning or work. Learn more at domerdozen.nd.edu.
Friday, Sept. 13; 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Hagerty Family Café, Duncan Student Center

Lecture: “Evidence and Policymaking in the Age of Big Data”

Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will discuss how evidence can be used to improve the lives of people in poverty, how researchers play a role in this work and why he created the bipartisan Commission for Evidence-Based Policymaking. This is a free but ticketed event for students and the Notre Dame community only. Ticket distribution begins one hour prior to the event. A valid Notre Dame ID will be required for ticket pickup.
Friday, Sept. 13; 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Conversation: “Catching Up With … Ruth Riley Hunter ’01, ’16 MBA and Pat Connaughton ’15”

Stop by for a live conversation with former Notre Dame All-American, NCAA champion and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Ruth Riley Hunter, followed by an interview at 3:15 p.m. with former ND basketball and baseball star and current Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton.
Friday, Sept. 13; 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. in the Eck Visitors Center

Lecture: “The Letters of John McGahern: A Year in the Life (1970)”

Join us in the Snite Museum’s “Looking at the Stars” exhibit for a lecture by Frank Shovlin, Irish Studies Institute at the University of Liverpool, on acclaimed Irish novelist John McGahern, whose “Amongst Women” (1990) was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and made into a BBC TV series. 
Friday, Sept. 13; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Snite Museum of Art

Energy Week Lecture: “Paths and Pitfalls: Albuquerque’s Move Toward 100% Renewable Energy”

Two ND alumni — Timothy Keller, mayor of Albuquerque, and Khalil Shalabi from the Lower Colorado River Authority — will discuss the city’s plan to transition to 100 percent renewable energy over the next four years. Shalabi will share his extensive experience in the energy market and suggest strategies for moving toward low-carbon electricity production.
Friday, Sept. 13; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Eck Visitors Center

Science Exploration Series: “Seeing Into the Black”

Join Keith Davis, director of the Digital Visualization Theater, on a virtual journey through the universe to explore the dark world of black holes — and how we know they exist.
Saturday, Sept. 14; 11 a.m. to noon in Room 100 (Digital Visualization Theater), Jordan Hall of Science

Saturday Scholar Series: “Listening to Puerto Rico: ‘The Importance of Engaged Digital Scholarship in Times of Crisis’”

Thomas F. Anderson and Marisel Moreno will cover how the engaged digital learning project, “Listening to Puerto Rico,” empowered Puerto Ricans from diverse backgrounds to tell their own stories and helped faculty understand the disaster via an immersion trip, and how relationships are continuing to be built.
Saturday, Sept. 14; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Annenberg Auditorium, Snite Museum of Art

Safety, Parking and Traffic

Prepare for Stadium Games

Social Gatherings

Football Fridays at the Eck

Stop by for an all-day fan experience. Enjoy tailgate food, live music, interviews with ND celebrities and alumni, game analysis with ND football experts, giveaways, student group performances and a sneak peek of the week’s “What Would You Fight For?” spot. Free and open to all.
Friday, Sept. 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eck Visitors Center

LHOP — Lewis Hall of Pancakes

Come on by for a fun night of food with friends! All-you-can-eat cinnamon rolls, pancakes, eggs and bacon. Support your favorite Lewis Chicks for the best night of breakfast in the Bend. Proceeds will benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana! Cost: $5.
Friday, Sept. 13; 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Lewis Hall

Bulls and BBQ

How long can you stay up on the mechanical bull? Stop by Fieldhouse Mall to see if you can set or beat a personal record! There will also be tons of BBQ from some great local restaurants. Sponsored by the Student Activities Office.
Saturday, Sept. 14; 8 to 11 p.m. on Fieldhouse Mall and inside LaFortune’s Main Lounge

Also this week…

WSND-FM Seeking Volunteer Announcers

Ever wanted to hear your own voice on air? Love sharing music with people? Notre Dame’s own FM radio station, WSND-FM, is seeking volunteer announcers, particularly those with an interest in classical and fine arts programming. Various weekly shifts are available, and no experience is required. Visit wsnd.nd.edu for more information, or contact Kilian Vidourek at kvidoure@nd.edu if interested.

Library Website Has New Features: Favorites and Checkout History

The Hesburgh Libraries is launching two new website features — Favorites and Checkout History — to meet the evolving needs of campus users. To improve research workflow and overall user experience, you can now manage your favorite databases on your library home page and opt in to save your checkout history.
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