Come listen to the first MFA reading of the semester on Thursday, October 9. Readers will include poets Riane Bayne, Kite Elsin, Miharu Yano, and Jacob ZF. A reception will follow. Riane Bayne is a poet focused on blending gothic and liminal imagery with influences from the Romantic and Victorian periods. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee; Riane lived in downtown Chicago while attending Columbia College Chicago for her BA in Poetry. As an MFA candidate at the University of Notre Dame, Riane is pursuing a future as a Poetry instructor with an interest in Archival Research. Her work has appeared in Allium, Wholesome Zine, and The Same Faces Collective. In her free time, Riane enjoys exploring Chicago Nightlife, collecting perfume, and coordinating drag looks with her partner. Kite Elsin earned a BA in Philosophy at Pomona College, where he was awarded the Morton O. Beckner Prize and the Eda May Haskell Library Prize. He earned an MA in English and American Literature from Boston University. Kite has lived throughout North America and Europe. His poetry uses urbanism and moral psychology to map grief, performance, and the multiple self. He is especially interested in ekphrasis, the politics of authenticity, and sheer calculated silliness. Miharu Yano is a poet and literary translator from Tokyo, Japan. They hold a BA from Waseda University and an MFA in Literary Translation from the University of Iowa. Jacob ZF is from Boston, Massachusetts. They studied art and writing at Vassar College. Jacob uses poems as off-site storage units, virtual pickaxes, and eccentric incantations to participate in the ongoing project of communication.

Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/14461015

Free live music in the NEW Seitz Park. Enjoy live music in the heart of downtown on Sundays from 3 - 5 PM and on Thursdays from 6 - 8 PM. From soul and classic rock to Latin rhythms and more, each concert brings something new. Bring a blanket, some friends, and enjoy the summer vibes by the river. Schedule:17-Jul: Los Hermanos Bueno20-Jul: Pablos Revenge24-Jul: After Ours27-Jul: The Happy Campers31-Jul: JDM Band3-Aug: Justin Staublin Band7-Aug: Loose Associates10-Aug: Marriani14-Aug: Kennedy's Kitchen17-Aug: Out of Favors Boy21-Aug: PT and the Cruisers24-Aug: Shelly Cowling Quintet28-Aug: On the Lash31-Aug: Bluesman Ray Davis & The All Star Blue Band4-Sep: Alligator Blackbird7-Sep: Corey Ronnell11-Sep: The Erly14-Sep: City Sun https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/seitz-park-concert-series/8003/

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.

Take a break from the books and treat yourself at Midterm Breakfast Break! Join us on Friday, October 10th from 9–11 PM at South Dining Hall for a cozy night of free breakfast food, stress-relieving crafts, and fun wellness goodie bags. Come unwind, refuel, and recharge—you’ve earned it! Free to all students.  *If you would like to request an accommodation to better access this event, please email the Student Activities Office at sao@nd.edu or call us at (574) 631-7308.

Join the curators of Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Dublin, 1880–1900 every Football Friday for an introduction to one of Ireland’s most acclaimed artists, as well as the people he knew and the places he visited. From luscious parks to bustling market scenes, quiet libraries and churches to intimate domestic interiors, Osborne’s luminous depictions of everyday life offer insights into Ireland’s changing realities at the turn of the twentieth century. Meet at the entrance to the Temporary Exhibition Gallery.  All are welcome. Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.