This exhibit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War (1939-45) using primarily European visual sources recently acquired by Rare Books & Special Collections. It showcases more than 40 works on paper, including posters, maps, propaganda ephemera, and illustrated books, as well as photographs and first-hand accounts. The exhibit explores themes of Nazi racial ideology, the Holocaust, children in war, resistance, liberation, and memories of war. By examining images created for personal use and for state-sponsored propaganda, the exhibit presents a visual narrative of the war’s profound impact on individuals and societies, offering deeper insight into how this war was experienced and remembered. This exhibit is curated by Natasha Lyandres, Curator, Rare Books & Special Collections; Jean McManus, Catholic Studies Librarian, University Archives; and Julia Schneider, German Language and Literature and Italian Studies Librarian, Hesburgh Libraries. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours. Related Events Monday, March 31, 4:30 pmLecture: Martina Cucchiara, “Fervent Faith, Relentless Persecution: The Daily Life of Erna Becker-Kohen, a Catholic of Jewish Descent in Nazi Germany” Thursday, April 10, 4:30 pmLecture: Robert M. Citino, "The Fascist Lair: the Battle of Berlin" Tuesday, April 22, 4:30 pmYom HaShoah Program to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust Exhibit Tours Meet and speak with curators of the spring exhibit, "Tragedies of War: Images of WWII in Print Visual Culture." Monday, March 31, 3:30 pmThursday, April 10, 3:30 pmTuesday, April 22, 3:30 pm

Join in for a lunchtime concert featuring a senior division ensemble from the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Following the performance, musicians will be available for an interactive Q&A session. Bring your lunch or opt for something from Ivan’s Café.

Classics in the BrowningDirected by Wim WendersWith Pope Francis, Daniele De Angelis, Ignazio OlivaRated PG, 96 minutes, DCPIn English and Italian, Spanish, and German with English subtitlesPreviously screened at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in 2018 with director Wim Wenders in attendance for questions, this documentary carries a new significance as an archive of Pope Francis' life, both in terms of his papacy and his approach to service. Shot while both following Pope Francis observationally and in direct interviews, the film offers a unique facet for understanding the pontiff's approach to major global issues, including concerns for the poor, pressing environmental issues, and the need for peace. GET TICKETS *Co-presented by the John and Margaret Brogan Endowment for Excellence in Documentary Film.

This is a weekend full of truly breathtaking performances, all free to the public.Saturday, May 10 – Semifinal Round • Leighton Concert HallSenior Division: 8:30 AM-1:30 PMJunior Division: 1:40 PM-7:30 PM Finalists will be announced by 9:00 PM. Saturday, May 10; 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 11; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Browning Sneak PeekDirected by Dean DeBloisWith Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard ButlerRated PG, 125 minutes, DCPInspired by Cressida Cowell's New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DreamWorks transforms its beloved animated saga into a live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage, and destiny. LEARN MORE *This is a free but ticketed event. Tickets will only be distributed one hour prior to the performance. Limit 1 per person.

Classics in the BrowningDirected by Wim WendersWith Pope Francis, Daniele De Angelis, Ignazio OlivaRated PG, 96 minutes, DCPIn English and Italian, Spanish, and German with English subtitlesPreviously screened at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in 2018 with director Wim Wenders in attendance for questions, this documentary carries a new significance as an archive of Pope Francis' life, both in terms of his papacy and his approach to service. Shot while both following Pope Francis observationally and in direct interviews, the film offers a unique facet for understanding the pontiff's approach to major global issues, including concerns for the poor, pressing environmental issues, and the need for peace. GET TICKETS *Co-presented by the John and Margaret Brogan Endowment for Excellence in Documentary Film.