Graduate Student Life

We are excited to launch this year's "Centurion Circle," a unique Bible study exclusively for our military-connected students, faculty, and staff.   Join 30-year Army Veteran David Diamond (Rector, Morrissey Hall) and Navy veteran Michael Labbe (OMVA Assistant Director) as we dive into the upcoming Sunday Mass readings through the unique lens of military and veteran life. Whether you want a disciplined, grounding start to your week or are looking for deeper spiritual fellowship, this circle is for you.   Why Join?Spiritual Grounding: Establish a purposeful, reflective routine centered on faith and community.Shared Perspectives: Engage in meaningful discussions that bridge military service and spiritual life. Who: All student veterans, active duty service members, reservists, National Guard, faculty, staff, and dependents are welcome. Faculty and staff are highly encouraged to attend and share their fellowship! Originally published at omva.nd.edu.

Got 20 minutes? Then you can learn how to make meaningful accessibility enhancements to your courses. Facilitated by campus experts, this hyper-focused series covers rapid, actionable digital accessibility fixes, providing maximum impact in minimum time to help you enhance teaching effectiveness, eliminate digital barriers, and support student success. How It Works: The 20-Minute Blueprint Every session follows a What, Why, How format. This one will cover:What: Ensuring high text contrast and never relying solely on color to convey critical informationWhy: Students with color blindness or low vision will completely miss instructions like "the red text is required," and low-contrast text causes digital eye strain for everyone.How: How to use a quick contrast checker tool, and how to pair color with text indicators (e.g., "Important (Red): Submit by midnight")To help you save even more time, we will also highlight smart strategies for leveraging generative AI to fast-track these accessibility fixes wherever possible. You’ll leave every session not just with awareness, but with a practical skill you can apply to your Canvas site or instructional materials before your next class begins. New to the conversation? Before you jump on the express sessions, jumpstart your foundational knowledge by reviewing one of our web resources: Introduction to Digital Accessibility. FacilitatorColin Gallagher, Motion Graphics and Media Designer

Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/15418826

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.--

Have you ever thought about how your class could change a student’s brain? In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of how the brain is structured, how it works, and how it can change. You will have opportunities to apply those findings to your own teaching. Facilitator:Kristi Rudenga, Director of the Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence

The University Archives is offering a free and secure personal document shredding event for the Notre Dame community.

Orla, the therapy dog will be here in the lounge every Wednesday this semester from 1:00 - 1:30.

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 moving every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Howard Park! Fitness Bootcamp features HIIT workouts that build cardiovascular endurance and help develop stamina and mental toughness. This class offers a supportive community that promotes teamwork through group exercise, building accountability, challenge, and achievement! https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/fitness-bootcamp/6290/

Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue & More.Beginner's lesson of 30 minutes @7 PM, followed by open dancing until 10 PM. All Ages Cover: $10 (12 and under, free). Students with Valid ID: $5.Every Wednesday. https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/latin-wednesday/3427/

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Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/15418686

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/15418843

Instructors are often well-positioned to recognize students who may be facing mental health struggles. I CAN Help is a training designed to help you identify students who are at risk, respond in a compassionate and helpful manner, and connect them with resources. Facilitator: Peter Barnes, Staff PsychologistOriginally published at learning.nd.edu.

Got 20 minutes? Then you can learn how to make meaningful accessibility enhancements to your courses. Facilitated by campus experts, this hyper-focused series covers rapid, actionable digital accessibility fixes, providing maximum impact in minimum time to help you enhance teaching effectiveness, eliminate digital barriers, and support student success. How It Works: The 20-Minute Blueprint Every session follows a What, Why, How format. This one will cover:What: Making math equations, scientific notation, and complex graphs accessible.Why: Screen readers cannot interpret images of equations or raw typed text shortcuts properly; they require semantic code to read the math aloud accurately.How: How to use the built-in Canvas equation editor or basic MathType features to output accessible math formats effortlessly.To help you save even more time, we will also highlight smart strategies for leveraging generative AI to fast-track these accessibility fixes wherever possible. You’ll leave every session not just with awareness, but with a practical skill you can apply to your Canvas site or instructional materials before your next class begins. New to the conversation? Before you jump on the express sessions, jumpstart your foundational knowledge by reviewing one of our web resources: Introduction to Digital Accessibility. Facilitators:Brianna Stines, Senior Learning DesignerKuangchen Hsu, Senior Learning Designer

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Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.--