The Notre Dame Latin American and Latino Young Scholars Conference, set for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9-10, aims to create community among interdisciplinary Notre Dame scholars, both those who identify as Latin American and/or Latino, together with those whose research focuses on Latin America and Latino Studies. Hosted by the Latin American Students Unidos (LASU), the event is open to all graduate students and postdocs. Come and listen to peers present their research to a dynamic and interdisciplinary community, and connect with scholars who share similar interests. For more information, contact: LATGRAD@ND.EDU. To register, visit: https://forms.gle/iacTTtfaqhnKdYMs9 Review the conference agenda.Thursday, October 9Alumni Panel & Reception4:00 pm Hesburgh Center for International StudiesRuth Solatre-Hensgen (PhD, Spanish, 2022), Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame Noe Pliego Campos(PhD, History 2023), Byron K. Trippet Assistant Professor of History, Wabash College Karla Adriana González Serrano (PhD, Electrical Engineering, 2022), Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame Xóchitl Bada (PhD, Sociology, 2008), Professor of Sociology, University of Illinois, Chicago Pablo Forni (PhD, Sociology, 2000), Director of the Institute for Social Science Research; Professor of Sociology, Universidad del Salvador (USAL)The conference is hosted by the LASU) in collaboration with various campus partners like the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. Originally published at kroc.nd.edu.

NDPD's very special Comfort K9, Orla, will be visiting the lounge every Thursday afternoon for pets, treats, cuddles, and play time. Come and spend some time with your new furry friend! Learn more about Orla at https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/meet-orla-notre-dames-first-therapy-and-outreach-dog/.

Get involved in the South Bend community! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome at the 2025 Community Engagement Fair. Meet with more than 30 local organizations that focus on a range of issues, including early childhood education, youth development, housing and homelessness, reentry support, dementia care, food justice, domestic violence, immigrant services, and community outreach. Free food! Sponsored by the Institute for Social Concerns and Student Government.

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/