On May 12, 2025, a group of 59 white South Africans arrived in the United States as refugees on a flight chartered by the U.S. government. The new arrivals, many of whom are Afrikaner descendants of Dutch settlers, were granted refugee status based on claims they faced racial discrimination and violence in South Africa. At the center of this situation is South Africa’s land restitution program, which is designed to return land, under certain conditions, to Black communities that were dispossessed during the country’s Apartheid era. John Eligon, the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, has covered this story from all angles — including the passage of South Africa’s Expropriation Act, reactions to the policy in different communities, the Trump administration’s creation of a special refugee program for South Africa’s racial minorities, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pushback against narratives amplified by President Trump, Elon Musk, and others. Eligon will share insights from his reporting during “Post-Apartheid? Restitution and Racial Fear in South Africa,” a public conversation moderated by Dory Mitros Durham, assistant dean for academic affairs and associate teaching professor in Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs. About the speakerJohn Eligon has served as The New York Times’ Johannesburg bureau chief since 2021. In that role, he is responsible for covering countries in southern Africa. He writes about how big trends and phenomena — from climate change to political upheaval — influence and shape the lives of ordinary people across southern Africa. “My work seeks to upend easy assumptions and stereotypes about the region,” he says. “I strive to show readers a side of Africa they rarely see or hear about, like how the Apartheid-era townships have become a hub of nightlife for South Africa’s rising Black middle class, or how the Rugby World Cup unified a very divided South Africa.” Eligon’s career at The New York Times started in 2005 as a sports reporter. He has covered courts for the Metro section and was a correspondent for the National section based in Kansas City, Missouri. He spent most of his time on the National desk covering issues of race across the United States. He was The Times’ first reporter on the ground in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, and wrote extensively about the national movement for racial justice that it sparked. Several years earlier, he helped to shepherd The Times’ coverage of the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Eligon was born in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, and grew up mainly in Florida and Michigan. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he earned degrees in journalism and German. Originally published at klau.nd.edu.

Join in for a frighteningly fun family evening filled with more treats than tricks outside in the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park (rain or shine). Enjoy festive art-making activities and trick-or-treating throughout the Sculpture Park, be entertained with spooky tales, and get your groove on in a Halloween-themed dance party. Costumes are strongly encouraged! All are welcome. Activities are designed for children ages 4 to 10. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated campus lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the Eddy St. Commons stop.   Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.

Learning Beyond the Classics: Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through Contemporary Cinema Directed by Hyun kyung Kim Not Rated, 84 minutesIn English and Korean with English subtitles Director Hyun kyung Kim scheduled to appear live! This documentary explores the lasting impact of the Korean War while revealing the weight it still exerts to this day on several generations of the filmmaker's family. South Korean filmmaker Hyun kyung Kim grew up with the inherited burden of the Korean War, a conflict that left an indelible mark on her family and country. Her mother compulsively fills the house with items she finds on the streets of Seoul while her veteran father devours books about the war. The filmmaker's encounter with a North Korean defector mirrors the story of her grandfather, who likely stayed in the North when the country became divided, never to be seen again by his family. Defectors confronts the impact of a brutal war on several generations of the filmmaker's family. GET TICKETS *Free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students. **Co-presented by the David A. Heskin and Marilou Brill Endowment for Excellence, Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship/Hesburgh Libraries.

In collaboration with the University Counseling Center (UCC) and the McDonald Center for Student Well-being (MDC), this support forum offers an open space for students experiencing concerns related to substance use and recovery, offering a practical, skills-based approach to maintenance and well-being. We will cover topics such as finding and maintaining your motivation ("why"), navigating urges and cravings, cultivating self-awareness, and integrating holistic well-being. Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

The legendary Joffrey Ballet assumes a special place in this Presenting Series season: in residence at DPAC. Over one week, the world-renowned company is developing an unforgettable program of two tantalizing dance compositions highlighting their artistry, athleticism, and contemporary vision. Our audiences will be the first to preview Broken Wings, inspired by Frida Kahlo, and the nostalgic modern love story Wasbash & You.Harmonizing classical technique with moving ensemble storytelling, the Joffrey continues to be a leader among the most celebrated dance companies by unapologetically interpreting what ballet is now and will be into the future. And, they chose our community as the company's temporary home, preparing two brilliant dances for you and the world. The Joffrey's creative practice from their week in residence will leave an indelible mark on our community, and for audiences, a lasting impression with memories for a lifetime. GET TICKETS

Fall 2025 Staff Town HallAll staff members are invited to attend the Fall 2025 Staff Town Hall on Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30. University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., Charles and Jill Fischer Provost John McGreevy, Executive Vice President Shannon Cullinan, and Vice President for Human Resources Heather Christophersen will share important campus updates. If you’d like to submit a question to help inform the sessions, you can do so by using this form. Session Schedule WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 10:00-10:45 a.m. | Washington Hall Athletics; Audit and Advisory Services; Finance; General Counsel; Institutional Research, Innovation, and Strategy; the Investment Office; Human Resources; Office of Belonging, Engagement, and Mission; Office of Information Technology; Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs; Office of Public Affairs and Communications; Undergraduate Enrollment THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 10:00-10:45 a.m. | Washington Hall Facilities Design and Operations; Office of the President; Student Affairs; University Operations, Events, and Safety; University Relations 1:00-1:45 p.m. | Washington Hall Centers and Institutes; Colleges and Schools; Hesburgh Libraries; Notre Dame Global; Notre Dame Press; Notre Dame Research; all other units reporting to the Office of the Provost 10:00-10:45 p.m. | Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library Facilities Design and Operations; University Operations, Events, and Safety Please plan to attend the session designated for your division. Offices may be listed multiple times to accomodate staff who work different shifts.