The Delirium of the Brave: Sacrifice for the Soul of the Irish Nation explores how failed rebellions against British rule inspired a powerful legacy of Irish patriotism, cultural revival, and the pursuit of independence. Drawn from Hesburgh Libraries' world-class Irish Studies collection in Rare Books and Special Collections and the University Archives, the exhibit features items that document the heroes, martyrs, and idealistic men and women who helped forge modern Ireland.

"Life springs from death, and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations." — P.H. Pearse, August 1915 In 1803, Robert Emmet led a failed rebellion to overthrow British rule in Ireland. In 1848, a group called Young Ireland staged a brief revolt that was hastily crushed. The Fenian Brotherhood invaded British North America in 1866, and the IRB organized a series of unsuccessful raids in Ireland the following year. On Easter Monday, 1916, a small group of Irish insurgents launched a rebellion in Dublin that was quashed in under a week. While these four attempts to create an independent Ireland may have failed, they each gave rise to a powerful romantic narrative that captivated the spirits of the Irish at home and abroad. Out of sacrifice and tragedy sprang patriotic verse, defiant journalism, cultural revival, and eventually, Irish freedom from British rule. This exhibit features items from Rare Books and Special Collections and the University Archives that document the heroes, martyrs, and idealistic men and women who forged modern Ireland.

This workshop will cover the basics of using one citation manager, RefWorks.

Join us for Day 2 of the 2026 Conway Lectures. More details about the talks and speakers will be added closer to the date. 10 a.m. Lecture 2 with Rob Gleave, Professor of Arabic Studies in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter. His work focuses on Islamic legal hermeneutics. 11:30 a.m. Lunch (RSVP required; registration link will be added closer to the event) 12:30 p.m. Lecture 3 with Melodie Eichbauer, Professor of Medieval History at Florida Gulf Coast University. Her work focuses on the relationship between secular and sacred law in the Papal States. 2:00 p.m. End Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.

Join us for Day 2 of the 2026 Conway Lectures. More details about the talks and speakers will be added closer to the date. 10 a.m. Lecture 2 with Rob Gleave, Professor of Arabic Studies in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter. His work focuses on Islamic legal hermeneutics. 11:30 a.m. Lunch (RSVP required; registration link will be added closer to the event) 12:30 p.m. Lecture 3 with Melodie Eichbauer, Professor of Medieval History at Florida Gulf Coast University. Her work focuses on the relationship between secular and sacred law in the Papal States. 2:00 p.m. End Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.

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

Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a walk around campus to experience the beauty of Notre Dame. Participants will learn about some of the sustainability initiatives and investments happening at the University that may otherwise go unseen! Only 20 spots are available, so don't wait to sign up! This event is open to the public and will be weather permitting. Please be prepared to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Register today

Join a teaching community of graduate students and postdocs! This monthly gethering will allow you to meet fellow TAs, share experiences and challenges, exchange teaching tips and resources, and grow together as educators.  Facilitators:Yanran Chen, Program Director for Graduate and Postdoctoral Teaching Development, Kaneb Center for Teaching ExcellenceOriginally published at learning.nd.edu.

Join a teaching community of graduate students and postdocs! This monthly gethering will allow you to meet fellow TAs, share experiences and challenges, exchange teaching tips and resources, and grow together as educators.  Facilitators:Yanran Chen, Program Director for Graduate and Postdoctoral Teaching Development, Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence

This workshop will teach you the foundations of mapping in ESRI's ArcGIS Online, a browser-based GIS platform that allows users to create, visualize, and manipulate spatial data.

Every First Friday is a celebration in downtown South Bend. Ride the free shuttle, enjoy free music and activities, and take advantage of deals and discounts from local shops and restaurants. https://www.downtownsouthbend.com/first-fridays

Your First Fridays just got even better with the SBVPA Summer Concert Series! Each first Friday of the month from June to September, you can enjoy FREE live music from 6-8pm at one of VPA’s wonderful parks in downtown South Bend. Details are as follows: - June 5: Bobcat Opossum (Seitz Park) - July 3: Day Train (Howard Park) - August 7: Abbie Thomas (Seitz Park) - September 4: Los Hermanos Bueno (Seitz Park) Gather your friends and family and head to the park for an evening of live music and good vibes. See you there!

https://sbvpa.org/things-to-do/howard-park-summer-concert-series/