Fresh Check Day is a mental health fair designed just for college students. Think of it like a festival with a purpose! Instead of stuffy lectures, you'll find interactive booths, free food, music, and prizes. Each booth focuses on a different aspect of mental health, covering everything from stress management to building healthy friendships. It's a low-pressure way to learn about your mental well-being and connect with resources on campus and in the community. The goal? To show you that mental health matters, and it's totally okay to talk about it. It's all about checking in with yourself and your friends, because a little check-in can make a big difference.  Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

Headline after headline documents faculty concerns about student reading. Are students reading–and reading well? Do they still recognize the value of reading now that AI offers tools that would seemingly supplant traditional reading practices? Humanities faculty and teaching assistants are invited to participate in a workshop designed to present and gather ideas about how we can continue to develop the motivation, skill, and appreciation of reading in Notre Dame students. Bring your strategies for motivating and teaching reading, and your questions and concerns, to this interactive workshop on an essential skill. Facilitators:James Lang, Professor of the Practice, Kaneb Center for Teaching ExcellenceMelissa Scheve, Program Director for Teaching and Learning Initiatives, Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence

Problems between mentorsand mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations.  This session is designed to provide scholarsthe knowledge and skills to: 1) effectively establish mutually beneficialexpectations; 2) clearly communicate expectations; and 3) align mentee andmentor expectations. Lunch Provided! Registration

Taste iconic Korean dishes and enjoy Korea’s culinary culture in every bite, catered by A Bite with Mee. About Korea Week 2025 The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures proudly present Korea Week 2025, a vibrant celebration of Korean craftsmanship and language, marking the 579th anniversary of Hangul Day (Korean Alphabet Day). Join us for a dynamic week of events showcasing the beauty and excellence of Korean traditional arts and culture—including a live K-pop concert and a K-food truck featuring delicious Korean street food. Experience Korea’s past and present through music, food, art, and language! Korea Week 2025 is co-hosted by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and Korean Cultural Center, Washington, D.C. This week is sponsored by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, the Browning Cinema at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and the St. Joseph County Public Library.   Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Join us for an evening of culture, conversation, and community as we explore the tastes and traditions of Ireland, South Korea, and Brazil. Our international presenters will share insights into their countries’ heritage, daily life, and unique customs while guiding us through some of their most beloved foods. Come hungry for knowledge—and maybe a new favorite dish—as we celebrate the diversity and richness of our global community.

Discover the art of creating natural fragrances in this hands-on workshop! Using herbs, spices, flowers, and other ingredients, you’ll craft your own fragrance—free of synthetic chemicals. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/14166293

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/14209470

Combine your talents with other creatives in Studio 304 to design and fabricate a board game! -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/14150024

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/

Join the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies for an evening of the intoxicating rhythms and vocals of Korean music to celebrate Korea Week! Information on performers and tickets to be announced soon. About Korea Week 2025 The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures proudly present Korea Week 2025, a vibrant celebration of Korean craftsmanship and language, marking the 579th anniversary of Hangul Day (Korean Alphabet Day). Join us for a dynamic week of events showcasing the beauty and excellence of Korean traditional arts and culture—including a live K-pop concert and a K-food truck featuring delicious Korean street food. Experience Korea’s past and present through music, food, art, and language! Korea Week 2025 is co-hosted with Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and Korean Cultural Center, Washington, D.C. This week is sponsored by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, the Browning Cinema at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and the St. Joseph County Public Library.   Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

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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