South Korean elected officials and citizens mobilized immediately to renounce and nullify President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3. Though the standoff was quickly resolved, questions remain about the impact of Yoon’s power grab—for South Korea, Asia, and beyond. This panel will examine the history of South Korea’s democracy and Yoon’s presidency, as well as factors that influenced South Koreans’ inspiring actions to preserve their government.  The flash panel is free and open to all as an in-person event. Lunch is provided while supplies last.We encourage audience members to bring personal water bottles or to drink from nearby water fountains. Panelists Yong Suk LeeAssociate Professor of Technology, Economy and Global Affairs, Keough School of Global Affairs Hayun ChoAssistant Professor, East Asian Languages and Cultures Cecilia KimAssistant Professor, Film, Television and Theatre and Art, Art History, and Design George LopezRev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies Sun-Chul Kim Climate justice organizer and author of Democratization and Social Movements in South Korea  Moderated by Sharon YoonAssociate Professor of Korean Studies, Keough School of Global Affairs Sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies with the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Democracy Initiative. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Nusrat ChowdhuryAssociate Professor of Anthropology, Amherst CollegeKellogg Visiting Fellow How does development infrastructure help us understand the way populism functions in the global south? This lecture, drawing from Nustrat Chowdhury's ethnographic project around the longest river bridge in Bangladesh , addresses this question by exploring how mega-infrastructure has become a strategy through which increasingly authoritarian regimes seek populist legitimacy. Focusing on the concept of “infrastructural populism,” it asks: How does spectacular development aimed at mass political appeal help us grasp the ways in which new versions of democratic authoritarianisms are thriving in the global south? How and why is the democratic ideal compromised in the obsessive investment in megaprojects? And, despite its impressive visual appeal, how does language offer insights into the ways in which infrastructure is accommodated in everyday life? Once completed, the book will contribute to distinct areas of scholarship, namely, the political life of infrastructure; populism in the global south; and, rumor and hearsay as form of political communication. click here for more information

Don't miss this annual Art Sale, now expanded to showcase a broader selection of artwork from the Art Department! Browse an array of handcrafted pottery, paintings, sculptures, and prints created by our talented graduate students and faculty. Whether you're searching for a unique gift or a beautiful addition to your home, you'll find high-quality, original pieces in a variety of styles and media. Originally published at artdept.nd.edu.

The Notre Dame Collegium Musicum presents the second of three concerts featuring the complete motets of J.S. Bach. The program will include the motets Der Geist hilft unsere Schwachheit auf, BWV 226 and Fürchte dich nicht, BWV 228, along Motets by Lassus and Gabrieli from the church service repertory of Bach's time in Leipzig. For tickets, call 574-631-2800 or visit performingarts.nd.edu. Originally published at music.nd.edu.

How can we stand in solidarity with Palestinians seeking justice, while also avoiding antisemitism—and resist those who seek to conflate the two? Authors Shane Burley and Ben Lorber will share personal stories, historical reflections, and interview data from their recent book to discuss how to combat antisemitism and build true safety for Jews and all people. The conversation will be moderated by Atalia Omer, professor of religion, conflict and peace studies. Lunch will be provided. Originally published at kroc.nd.edu.

Notre Dame Children's Choir perform songs of the season in its annual Lessons and Carols, featuring the younger ensembles: Cherub, Cantabile and Descant Choirs.  Originally published at sma.nd.edu.