Join an extraordinary opportunity to learn firsthand about ancient Chinese ceramics through the world-famous Imperial Kiln Museum in Jingdezhen, China. This two-part experience will allow participants to hear from the museum’s renowned curator and then restore a replica of one of its most significant pieces. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register by September 25, 2025 LECTURE & LUNCH: 11:45 a.m.—12:45 p.m. Sunday, September 281030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls Curator Yanjun Weng, the director of the Imperial Kiln Museum, will discuss Chinese ceramics culture—their meaning in history, archaeology, and human life—for this virtual lecture. Weng will draw upon the history of Jingdezhen, known as China’s “Porcelain Capital,” which has been regarded for its porcelain production for 1,700 years. Registration is required. Lunch will be available with registration. CERAMICS REASSEMBLY WORKSHOP 1:00—3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, Art StudiosNew location: 1050 Jenkins Nanovic Halls In this workshop, participants will use ancient techniques to reassemble a replica of an artifact from the Imperial Kiln Museum. The “DucKtor Sui” (岁岁鸭) is a royal incense burner with rich historical significance. Participants will experience the excitement of an archaeological dig by unearthing ceramic fragments and then piecing them back together in a restoration process. At the end, participants will take home their restored “DucKtor Sui.” The workshop will be guided by Coleton Lunt, a professor of ceramics and 3D design at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Participation is limited to 45 people, and registration is required. You must attend the lecture to participate in the workshop.  The lecture and workshop are sponsored by the Imperial Kiln Museum, Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures,  and Notre Dame Beijing. It is organized by Notre Dame students Nikki Shao ’26 and Yingxin Cindy Liu ’26.   Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday FilmsDirected by Dean Fleischer CampWith Jenny Slate, Isabella Rossellini, Rosa SalazarRated PG, 90 minutes, Blu-rayMarcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners. GET TICKETS

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces and discover works of art that are highlights of the collection. Meet at the Welcome Desk. All are welcome and no registration is required. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request. Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.

Organist Jonathan Moyer, last on the 2016 Presenting Series, returns for an awe-inspiring performance that blends virtuosity with profound musical insight. His program, The Life and Works of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562–1621), is composed entirely of compositions by the great Dutch master. The program will offer Sweelinck's vast and diverse keyboard compositions as a biographical window into the fascinating world of sixteenth-century Amsterdam.Moyer's recital is a sonic experience that fills the hall with everything from fanfare to full swell, all the Fritts Organ's voices sounding with grandeur and emotion. Our longtime organ enthusiasts demand these recitals, and growing numbers want to explore one of music's most commanding forms. This hour-long concert in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center provides respite and inspiration in an afternoon interlude. GET TICKETS

About the Film Immerse yourself in the life of Yonezo Okita as he leaves his home in Hiroshima, Japan, to migrate to Canada in 1935. Experience Yonezo’s peaceful life on a strawberry farm and feel the shock of war and racism that affects his family for generations. Filmmaker Randall Okita pays tribute to his grandfather through interactive and deeply personal storytelling in this room-scale virtual reality film.  Register for the VR Experience Audience members will be able to view this short documentary by signing up for timed one-hour slots at two campus locations at Hesburgh Libraries and Jenkins Nanovic Halls. Staff will be present to assist the user of the virtual reality (VR) equipment throughout the entire session.  Make an Appointment: Fall 2025 Book of Distance Virtual Reality ExperienceAvailable between September 29 and October 6, 2025 Attend the Lecture Join director Randall Okita in person for the free public lecture “Bridging Generations: Memory, Virtual Reality, and the Art of Reclaiming Lost Narratives in The Book of Distance” on Monday, October 6, 5:00 p.m. in 1050 Jenkins Nanovic Halls. About the DirectorRandall OkitaRandall Okita is an artist and filmmaker known for his use of rich visual language and innovative storytelling. His films have screened at Sundance, Venice, Tribeca and TIFF, while his art has appeared in galleries and museums worldwide. With over twenty international awards, including two Canadian Screen Awards, a Webby, and a Japan Prize, Okita continues to push boundaries internationally. Recent work includes the IFC feature film See for Me (Tribeca, BFI London), the VR experience The Book of Distance (Sundance, Venice), the solo exhibition A Place Between at the Prince Takamado Gallery in Tokyo, and Transport to Another World at The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul. Of Irish and Japanese descent, Okita was born in Calgary and now splits his time between Toronto and Tokyo. An active mentor and educator, he believes in fostering creative communities. About the Series The film series Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through Contemporary Cinema explores how trauma is experienced intergenerationally in the family within the context of East Asia. Research demonstrates that trauma has lasting effects that reverberate beyond the victims who directly experience it (Cai and Lee 2022; Cho 2006). Families are the primary site where trauma is experienced and transferred across generations. This series sheds light on how these dynamics play out through a gendered lens within the context of East Asia, which has been profoundly shaped by ethnocentric violence during the Japanese imperial period and World War II, as well as social and economic upheaval following the outbreak of civil wars and the spread of Cold War politics in the 20th century. The series is sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and Hesburgh Libraries with support from the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good, College of Arts & Letters. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

About the Film Immerse yourself in the life of Yonezo Okita as he leaves his home in Hiroshima, Japan, to migrate to Canada in 1935. Experience Yonezo’s peaceful life on a strawberry farm and feel the shock of war and racism that affects his family for generations. Filmmaker Randall Okita pays tribute to his grandfather through interactive and deeply personal storytelling in this room-scale virtual reality film.  Register for the VR Experience Audience members will be able to view this short documentary by signing up for timed one-hour slots at two campus locations at Hesburgh Libraries and Jenkins Nanovic Halls. Staff will be present to assist the user of the virtual reality (VR) equipment throughout the entire session.  Make an Appointment: Fall 2025 Book of Distance Virtual Reality ExperienceAvailable between September 29 and October 6, 2025 Attend the Lecture Join director Randall Okita in person for the free public lecture “Bridging Generations: Memory, Virtual Reality, and the Art of Reclaiming Lost Narratives in The Book of Distance” on Monday, October 6, 5:00 p.m. in 1050 Jenkins Nanovic Halls. About the DirectorRandall OkitaRandall Okita is an artist and filmmaker known for his use of rich visual language and innovative storytelling. His films have screened at Sundance, Venice, Tribeca and TIFF, while his art has appeared in galleries and museums worldwide. With over twenty international awards, including two Canadian Screen Awards, a Webby, and a Japan Prize, Okita continues to push boundaries internationally. Recent work includes the IFC feature film See for Me (Tribeca, BFI London), the VR experience The Book of Distance (Sundance, Venice), the solo exhibition A Place Between at the Prince Takamado Gallery in Tokyo, and Transport to Another World at The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul. Of Irish and Japanese descent, Okita was born in Calgary and now splits his time between Toronto and Tokyo. An active mentor and educator, he believes in fostering creative communities. About the Series The film series Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through Contemporary Cinema explores how trauma is experienced intergenerationally in the family within the context of East Asia. Research demonstrates that trauma has lasting effects that reverberate beyond the victims who directly experience it (Cai and Lee 2022; Cho 2006). Families are the primary site where trauma is experienced and transferred across generations. This series sheds light on how these dynamics play out through a gendered lens within the context of East Asia, which has been profoundly shaped by ethnocentric violence during the Japanese imperial period and World War II, as well as social and economic upheaval following the outbreak of civil wars and the spread of Cold War politics in the 20th century. The series is sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and Hesburgh Libraries with support from the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good, College of Arts & Letters. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.