Register here  Parker J. Palmer is an American author, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has published 10 books and numerous essays and poems, and is founder and senior partner emeritus of the Center for Courage and Renewal. There will be time for audience questions. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum housed at the Center for Social Concerns at Notre Dame for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. You can learn more at virtuesvocations.org.

The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) is bringing Ted Chiang, award-winning science fiction writer, to campus for a public lecture entitled "Do You Really Want to Live Forever?" In his lecture, Chiang will explore the ethics of immortality research—which, he notes, is being funded by the ultra wealthy, who are often some of the worst people in the world. That naturally raises the question of whether or not you want to spend eternity with people like that. But it also raises another question: Does wanting the same thing they want make you a bad person, too? During the 2020-2021 academic year, Chiang joined NDIAS as an Artist in Residence as part of the "Nature of Trust" project, and has continued his relationship with the Institute. His work has won four Nebula awards and four Hugo awards. His work often focuses on issues in technology, including artificial intelligence. In 2023, Chiang was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in AI. His critically-acclaimed short stories include “Tower of Babylon” and “Story of Your Life,” which was adapted into the science fiction film Arrival. Exhalation, his second collection of short stories, was named one of the Top Ten Books of 2019 by the New York Times Book Review. This event is free and open to the public. Originally published at ndias.nd.edu.

Are you looking for ways to grow in your spiritual life? Would you like to just talk about what's going on in your life or looking for guidance in navigating some of life's challenges? Whether you're dealing with friends, family, faith or other issues, we are here to listen and provide support. No appointment necessary! Just drop in!  A Campus Minister is available EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY FROM 5-7pm in 113 CoMo(across from the marble ball) to listen, offer guidance and share the wisdom and hope our faith provides. For more info, contact Mike Urbaniak (murbania@nd.edu). You may also set up a specific time to chat with a Campus Ministry by filling out this brief form: Need to Talk: Chat Request