About the Talk The chronography of al-Makīn Ibn al-ʿAmīd (1206–1293) is a major work in the Copto-Arabic historiographical tradition. Its importance is twofold: on the one hand, its author, a high-ranking official, drew from different sources, some of them still close to late antiquity, to present an orderly picture of the events from Creation to his time. On the other hand, his compendium attracted the interest of various readerships. It enjoyed widespread popularity among Oriental Christians, in Arabic-speaking communities but also in Ethiopia. It was consulted and quoted by several Mamluk historians, including Ibn Khaldūn and al-Maqrīzī; and finally, it was translated into Latin in 1625 by the Dutch Arabist Erpenius, providing early modern Europe with the first clear exposé of Islamic history. Thus, Ibn al-ʿAmīd’s chronography proved influential upon different audiences in various epochs; at the same time, it also constituted a major instance of Christian-Muslim intellectual interaction in the pre-modern era.About the Speaker Martino Diez is associate professor of Arabic Language and Literature at the Catholic University of Milan. He is also scientific director of the Oasis International Foundation. From January to July 2019 he was visiting member at the Institute for Advanced Study Princeton, School of Historical Studies. He is a member of the Scientific Board of the IISMM (Institut d’études de l’Islam et des sociétés du monde musulman) at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris and the journals MIDEO, published by the Institut Dominicain d'Études Orientales in Cairo, and Islamochristiana, published by the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies. Since January 2020 he has been consultor of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. He has recently published al-Makīn Ǧirǧis ibn al-'Amīd, Universal History—The Vulgate recension. From Adam to the End of the Achaemenids (Leiden: Brill, 2023). Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.

Drop by to crochet, knit, or embroider and enjoy conversation and community at the McDonald Center. BYO yarn and supplies or choose from available supplies. All experience levels are welcome.  Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

Prof. Martino DiezOur January speaker, Prof. Martino Diez, will offer a workshop for Notre Dame graduate students following his talk from the evening before: "Between Late Antiquity and Mamluk Historians: al-Makīn Ibn al-ʿAmīd and his Universal History." The invitation, with RSVP link, and any seminar readings will go out by email. Please respond by the end of the day Tuesday, January 21, to reserve your spot. Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.

"Powering the Future: Reimagining the Grid for Tomorrow" is presented by Sunny Elebua, senior vice president, chief strategy and sustainability officer and Jeanne Jones, executive vice president, chief financial officer, both of Exelon Corporation in Chicago. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company and the nation’s largest energy delivery company, serving more than 10.5 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities. The Ten Years Hence speaker series explores issues, ideas, and trends likely to affect business and society over the next decade. The theme of the 2025 series is Innovation: The Process of Creation and Renewal. Ten Years Hence is sponsored by the Eugene Clark Distinguished Lecture Series endowment. This is one of seven lectures in the Ten Years Hence Lecture Series. See website for details and other lecture dates. Free and open to students, faculty, staff and public.

Since 1990, the Notre Dame Student Film Festival has screened films made by Notre Dame undergraduates during the past year as class projects. These students study the art of filmmaking in advanced, intermediate, and introductory film production courses taught in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. All films are shot on location and often feature the acting talents of Notre Dame students and faculty. Since 2013, audience members have been invited to vote for their favorite film via text message, and the Audience Choice Award is presented to the winning filmmaker(s) following the final screening. Over the years the Notre Dame Student Film Festival has been a launching pad for student filmmakers as they begin their careers in the film, television, and entertainment industry. The festival has featured the first films of future award winners such as Peter Richardson (2011 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Award winner, How To Die in Oregon) and John Hibey (2012 Sundance Film Jury Award Winner for Short Filmmaking, Fishing Without Nets), as well as numerous others. Writers, producers, editors, executives, many NDSFF alumni are now career professionals at Netflix, Lionsgate, Dreamworks, Industrial Light & Magic, Disney, NBC Universal and numerous other companies. For more information about past festivals, visit the ND Student Film Festival Archive. 2025 Featured Films SCREENINGS Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:30 pmSaturday, January 25, 2025 at 6:30 pmSunday, January 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm**Audience Choice Award will be presented after the 7:00 pm screening on Sunday, January 26. Running Time: Approximately 110 minutes.  Some films contain mature content. TICKETS Tickets for the Notre Dame Student Film Festival are $7 for the general public; $6 for faculty, staff, and seniors (65+); and $4 for students. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 574-631-2800, in person at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center ticket office (M-F, noon – 6:00 pm), or online at performingarts.nd.edu. BUY TICKETS PARKING Free parking is available daily after 5:00 pm in the Stayer Center parking lot, just north of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Patrons may now receive free event parking at the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage by bringing your event tickets and parking ticket to the DPAC Ticket Office to receive a pre-paid parking voucher. An accessible lot for disabled patrons is available immediately adjacent to the center; a valid hangtag or license plate is required. There is a 10-minute parking zone on the north drive of the center for ticket pick-up; during inclement weather you are welcome to drop off guests in this area and proceed to parking. Originally published at ftt.nd.edu.

Soprano Angel Blue makes her long-awaited Met role debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country, one of opera's defining roles. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for Michael Mayer's spectacular new staging, which brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi, following her 2024 debut in Verdi's La Forza del Destino, is Aida's Egyptian rival Amneris, and tenor Piotr Beczala is the soldier Radamès — completing opera's greatest love triangle. The all-star cast also features baritone Quinn Kelsey as Amonasro and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy as Ramfis. GET TICKETS