Looking to connect with fellow international students during the summer? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming bi-weekly gathering where you can build community through fun activities, meaningful conversations, and practical strategies for navigating student life. Tea and cookies provided! ☕🍪

This summer, we’re celebrating a decade of creativity and rhythm with Merrimans’ Playhouse—and you’re invited! Enjoy amazing live performances, special experiences, and fantastic food and drinks all season long. Bring a blanket or lawn chair (limited seating will be available on the Terrace), relax under the sun, and let the music move you in this one-of-a-kind setting. Ivan’s Cafe will have tasty food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Oh Mamma’s will be selling scrumptious small plates perfect for snacking, and Perry Vine will be pouring delicious meads and wines for purchase by the glass or bottle. This month, we’re celebrating college spirit with jazzed-up takes on iconic fight songs, brought to life by bandleaders Sam Butler and Garrett Fasig of Visions Jazz Ensemble. Since its founding in 2023, the Visions Jazz Ensemble has been dedicated to delivering fresh, modern interpretations of both original compositions and timeless jazz standards. Their debut release, Across The Field (Patois Records), garnered critical acclaim for its inventive jazz arrangements of college fight songs—including Notre Dame’s. Butler, Fasig and members of the band–Nick Recktenwald (trumpet), Jeff Parker (trombone), Dan Ventura (piano), Alex Hoberty (bass), and Francis Bassett-Dilley (drums)–push the envelope with every performance, blending creativity, artistry, and positivity in their music. Museum galleries will be open so you can explore the work of art paired with the performance. Series curated by Stephen and Mary Merriman of Merrimans’ Playhouse. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop for Eddy St. Commons (at the intersection of Angela & Eddy St).  

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The National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue (NCMD) of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is thrilled to announce the Covenant with Earth research paper and essay competition that explores the topics and concerns raised in Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home and Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth. The NCMD invites high schoolers, undergraduate students, and graduate students to share their perspective on Catholic and Muslim responses to the ecological crisis and pathways of thought and action toward care for the earth.   For more information, click this link to download the flyer for the NCMD research paper and essay competition.

Designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills, Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. Each Artful Storytime includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more! We’ll be reaching for the stars this month as we explore cosmic creations! This program is best for families with children ages 4 to 6. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop for Eddy St. Commons (at the intersection of Angela & Eddy St).

This series is a successful partnership bringing a tradition usually found in large city centers to this thriving urban environment in the heart of South Bend. Screenings are free to the public and held at the Gridiron at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m. – weather permitting). Viewers are invited to bring their picnic blankets, chairs and snacks. Themed pre-movie activities begin at 7:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

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Location: LaFortune Student Center, Field House Mall RSVP & more details: https://gradlife.nd.edu/programs-events/summer-soiree-series/ Take a sweet break from your day with Pups & Pints (of Ice Cream)! Join Grad Life for a fun and relaxing ice cream break featuring delicious frozen treats from Paddy Shack Ice Cream and some tail-wagging company from Orla, the beloved NDSP comfort pup. Whether you're coming for the ice cream, the puppy snuggles, or both—you won’t want to miss this perfect summer pick-me-up! GF & DF options will be available!

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https://www.merrimansplayhouse.org/upcoming-concerts

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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/.

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Enjoy this heart-pumping class, led by the Kroc Center Instructor, Tiffany Rusher. Using drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an upbeat playlist, you’ll drum to the beat while engaging your core, improving coordination, and boosting your heart rate. Click here for more information.