"Pieces of Me" is an autobiographical play that exposes the devastating emotional cost of living secretly as a mixed-race family under the vicious racist apartheid regime and the legacy it bore. Bo Petersen's father, Benjamin “Benny” Johannes Petersen, made a fateful decision in 1944 that would change his life forever. After meeting and falling in love with Bo's mother, who was white, he decided to pass as white. Until then, he had been classified by the South African Government as "Colored." A Colored person was a person of mixed European ("white") and African ("black") or Asian ancestry, as officially defined by the South African government from 1950 to 1991. Petersen’s parents had five children and were happily married for 62 years. They lived as a white family. Benny never told his wife or any of his children about his true identity. It was a secret that, if uncovered, would have had dire consequences for all of them. Benny could have faced 10 years' imprisonment, his marriage would have been annulled and his children taken away, reclassified and made wards of the State. "Pieces of Me" explores how Bo's father's torturous decision to pass as white has shaped her life. The play captures universal themes of exclusion, threat, and silences experienced by marginalized people throughout the world. "Pieces of Me" is Bo's renegotiation. Speakers:Welcome: Josefina Echavarría Alvarez, Professor of the Practice, Director of the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM)Actor: Bo Petersen, South African actor, writer, directorQ&A: moderated by Laurie Nathan, Professor of the Practice of Mediation, Mediation Program DirectorOriginally published at kroc.nd.edu.

This event will bring together members of the Notre Dame and local communities to consider our roles in building the Beloved Community and supporting a collective vision of establishing love as the measure of success for all of our endeavors. While the sessions are open to all, registration is requested. Please register hereSessions:9 to 10:30 a.m. – Catholic Social Teaching and Building the Beloved Community (Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center)Conversation led by David Lantigua, associate professor of theology, and Deacon Mel Tardy, associate advising professor, Center for University Advising11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. –  Love, Bridge Building, and Pathways to theBeloved Community (Legends of Notre Dame)Lunch and discussion led by Rev. Hugh R. Page, Jr., vice president for institutional transformation and advisor to the president, professor of theology and Africana studies1:45 to 3:15 p.m. – Laying the Foundation for the Beloved Community: A Local Expression in South Bend (Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center)Community panel session featuring Darryl Heller, director, Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center; Joseph Luten, CEO and president, Importin’ Joe’s Ethiopian Coffee; Sam Diggins, South Bend Police Department; Regina Williams-Preston, community partnerships program director, Center for Social Concerns3:30 to 5 p.m. – Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove: Building the Beloved Community at Notre Dame (Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center)Keynote Session featuring Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, assistant director for partnerships and fellowships at Yale University’s Center for Public Theology and Public Policy5 to 6 p.m. – Post-event reception and networking (Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center)Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove will be signing free copies of his book (co-written with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II), White Poverty: How Exposing Myths about Race and Class can Reconstruct American Democracy, at the reception on a first-come, first-served basis.Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Office of Institutional Transformation, and the Charles and Margaret Hall Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism. Originally published at diversity.nd.edu.

This interactive workshop is designed specifically for students and will guide you in harnessing the power of AI to enhance your academic journey and everyday life. You’ll learn how to use AI tools to improve learning, manage time effectively, and navigate university life more efficiently. Whether it's for personalizing study techniques, streamlining research, organizing your schedule, or developing important life skills, this session will equip you with practical strategies to integrate AI into your daily routine. Join us to explore how AI can support your success both in and out of the classroom! Originally published at ai.nd.edu.

Join the School of Architecture for an exhibition and talk by author and architectural artist Arduino Cantàfora. The lecture will delve into the intricate intersection of art, architecture, and history that has shaped his illustrious career. From his early fascination with organic forms and his deep dive into Caravaggio's technique, to his pivotal role in La Tendenza, Cantàfora has continuously explored the language of drawing and painting as a means to reimagine architectural forms. The talk will provide insight into his artistic journey, including his celebrated large-scale works and his contributions to prestigious architectural and art exhibitions.  Reception to follow.  Register for the talk Originally published at architecture.nd.edu.

The Wolves drops you outdoors into the midst of a suburban high school girls' soccer team daily practice for six games. Amid warmup and training suffused by the raw energy accompanying youth on the brink of adulthood, the undefeated Wolves psych each other up or out, tackling whatever sport and life throw their way through rapid-fire, unfiltered conversations about the world and who they are within it. Then, what happens when you discover life is not a drill? GET TICKETS Performance Schedule October 2–6, 2024Wednesday–Friday at 7:30 PMSaturday at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PMSunday at 2:30 PM Philbin Studio TheatreDeBartolo Performing Arts Center Tickets Tickets for The Wolves are now on sale and may be purchased by phone at 574-631-2800, in person at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center ticket office (M-F 12:00 - 6:00 PM), or online at performingarts.nd.edu. BUY TICKETS Parking Free parking is available daily after 5:00 pm in the Stayer Center parking lot, just north of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Patrons may now receive free event parking at the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage by bringing your event tickets and parking ticket to the DPAC Ticket Office to receive a pre-paid parking voucher. An accessible lot for disabled patrons is available immediately adjacent to the center; a valid hangtag or license plate is required. There is a ten-minute parking zone on the north drive of the center for ticket pick-up; during inclement weather you are welcome to drop off guests in this area and proceed to parking.Sarah DeLappe's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, produced in collaboration with the DeBartolo Performing Art Center's Presenting Series.The Wolves is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.concordtheatricals.com

The annual Zombie Preparedness Festival, put on by Campus Safety, is back for a second year after a successful inaugural event. The event focuses on emergency preparedness and safety. Attendees of the Zombie Preparedness Festival will be able to visit dozens of booths and tables for safety information, demonstrations and giveaways. Demonstrations included fire extinguisher use, AEDs, CPR, first aid basics and more. There will also be food, giveaways, and prizes, including gift cards, parking passes, football tickets, a stay at the Morris Inn, and a Marcus Freeman-signed football. Free T-shirts will be given out for visiting demonstrations and booths. Representatives from the following Notre Dame departments will be on hand: police, including the K9 unit and drone operators; fire; the Office of Information Technologies (cybersecurity); Campus Dining; Notre Dame Global (travel safety); Risk Management (lab safety); Sustainability; and more. Visit South Bend Mishawaka, St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency, South Bend Police Department, American Red Cross and other community businesses and organizations will also take part.Check out the video below to see highlights of last year’s Zombie Preparedness Festival.