Cultures & Languages | 1050 Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Meena Khandelwal is a professor of anthropology and gender, women’s and sexuality studies at the University of Iowa. Her research on Hindu renunciation is published in Women in Ochre Robes (SUNY Press 2004) and in the co-edited volume Women’s Renunciation in South Asia: Nuns, Yoginis, Saints, and Singers (Palgrave Macmillan 2006, Zubaan 2007). A serendipitous encounter with an engineering professor in 2011 sparked her curiosity about solar, biomass, andmodern gas cookstoves in southern Rajasthan. Several years of collaboration with engineers, archaeologists, and others has led her to reimagine the humble mud stove as a women’s technology. Her work on cookstoves is published in both co-authored and sole-authored essays, and in her recent monograph Cookstove Chronicles: Social Life of a Women’s Technology in India (University of Arizona Press 2024). This lecture, organized by Julia Kowalski, Associate Professor of Global Affairs and Liu Institute faculty fellow, is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the South Asia Group at the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, with support from the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, both part of the Keough School of Global Affairs.New Policy for Spring 2026 In support of the Liu Institute’s growing commitment to sustainability, we will no longer offer food or beverages at most meetings, public lectures and events. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Zoom
Non-native English speakers may be confused by idiomatic expressions used in U.S. classrooms or meetings, because these expressions cannot be correctly understood by translating them into one’s native language. This workshop introduces participants to English idioms that are frequently used in academic and professional settings. Register here

Cultures & Languages | Max Kade Commons, 117 Decio Hall
Join us for a Slavic Tea Party celebrating Easter! We will have an egg hunt, delicious food, songs, and so much fun! We hope to see you there. Originally published at germanandslavic.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Decio 117
Experience German Easter Tradition. Crafts, food, fun activities.

Cultures & Languages | Chapel of Christ the Teacher
Please join us as we celebrate Christ with a Mass and liturgy in Kiwahili. Guidance in both English and Kiswahili will be provided. Join us for a social gathering after Mass. Officiant: Fr. David Kashangaki, CSC from Kenya. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Eva Hoeckner (ehoeckn2@nd.edu). Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry.

Cultures & Languages | Bond Hall 104
Jacob Arulandu '26 is a pre-med, Math and Spanish major who was looking for a way to combine his passion for Spanish and flamenco (he even got to dance on stage with our visting flamenco artists at the sold out Leighton auditorium at DPAC) and his pre-med work. He was able to write grants to get funding funding to go to Seville and Málaga to create this beautiful documentary. Please come if you can. This counts for experiencial learning. I think you'll enjoy seeing it and hearing about Jacob's experience.  Jacob invites you and your students to a special screening of "Cinco Corazones: Una Historia de la Comunidad Flamenca en Andalucía," a one-hour documentary followed by a brief talk-back. Jacob is a Math and Spanish major, a pre-med student, and a Glynn Family Honors Scholar who has explored flamenco through the unique lens of self-healing communities.   His work, which grew out of his Honors Thesis research in Seville, is a moving, artistic, and melodic work that beautifully captures the spirit of the flamenco community there. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. We would love to see you there for this moving testimonial of communal healing and art.  This project has been supported by the Glynn Family Honors Program, the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC), the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS), and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures.     

Cultures & Languages | Decio 131
Come join us for a fun time and practice your Japanese conversation skills with snacks and friends!

Cultures & Languages | Zoom
Come together with fellow students to explore Portuguese music! We'll share songs we like or are currently listening to, listen to some tracks together, discuss the lyrics, and dive into the stories behind the music. Bring your favorite tunes and get ready for a fun, musical conversation!

Cultures & Languages
Join us for a special screening of the documentary "Hesburgh," an intimate look at the life and legacy of Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C. From his transformative leadership at the University of Notre Dame to his pivotal role in global civil rights history, this film captures the spirit of a man who bridged divides and championed justice. We are excited to invite all ERGs, staff, faculty, and their families to this event.Time: 12:00 pm (Doors open at 11:30 am)Location: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Cinema (second floor)Admission: FreeOriginally published at internationalerg.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Decio 3rd Floor
Come and join the Italian faculty and fellow students for bread and nutella!

Cultures & Languages | Decio 151
Master the Korean alphabet with Catholic prayers at the Korean Language Table!

Cultures & Languages | DeBartolo 117
Please note that this event has been rescheduled from March 26 to March 31 and the location has changed from Debartolo 131 to Debartolo 117. Join us for an engaging cultural presentation exploring apparel across nations in three different continents. Discover how clothing reflects heritage, history, values, and personal expression around the world. Food will be provided.

Cultures & Languages | Decio 131
Come join us for a fun time and practice your Japanese conversation skills with snacks and friends!

Cultures & Languages | Browning Cinema
This course will be the nineteenth iteration of Learning Beyond the Classics, beginning on Thursday, January 22 at 6:30pm, and prorated signups are allowed for the weeks after that. More information follows and please do feel free to forward this email to friends, listservs, French-language speakers, folks who took French in high school whose eyes will not be straying from the subtitles, and anyone else interested in some art, education, and fellowship.Landing PageLink to Enroll In collaboration with Aïssa Maïga’s visit to the University of Notre Dame in March, this course focuses on classic French-language cinema as well as French-language films that transcend national boundaries, depicting movements and individuals who go beyond borders and allow us to understand how current cinematic creations are not limited to “Franco-French” actors and productions, but extend around the globe. The focus for that will be performances by some of the most famous and award-winning French actresses of the last generations, while incorporating performances from French-language actresses who have recently appeared on the scene, bringing new voices and freshness to the pantheon of great female performances.   Scheduled Films, All at 6:30pmJan 22 - 8 Women (2002) Jan 29 - Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) Feb 5 - Band of Outsiders (1964) Feb 12 - Possession (1981) Feb 19 - Jane B. for Agnes V. (1988) Feb 26 -The Piano Teacher (2001) Mar 5 - Black Girl (1966) Mar 19 - Saint Omer (2022) Apr 9 - Code Unknown (2000) Apr 16 - Dheepan (2015) Apr 23 - Atlantics (2019) Apr 30 - The Artist (2011)Sponsors David A. Heskin and Marilou Brill Endowment for Excellence Department of Romance Languages and Literatures . The course (including a ticket to all 12 screenings) is $48 total and free for HC, IUSB, ND, SMC, and local HS students. That includes a ticket to each of the films, course readings, and discussions after the films. You can sign up at the above-linked enrollment page (linked again here for convenience), in person at the box office (e.g., when arriving for the first film), or phone the box office at 574.631.2800. We hope that the price point opens the class to many people, but also recognize that it's a lot of money for some folks. If cost will be a barrier to enrolling, then please let me know.Some quick answers to FAQ's: 1. Yes, you can join the class if you miss up until the third screening. 2. No, attendance is not required. 3. Yes, you can attend films individually without signing up for the class.   If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email Ricky Herbst directly at rherbst@nd.edu.  

Cultures & Languages | DeBartolo 140
The 17th Annual Chinese Speech Contest will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. in DeBartolo 140 Hosted by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, the event is co-sponsored by theLiu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. This event is free and open to the public. Originally published at eastasian.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Hesburgh Library Carey Auditorium
Join the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures for our annual Sakura Matsuri, a vibrant celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival. The event will take place in the Hesburgh Library Carey Auditorium. Experience a dedicated program celebrating Japanese culture and the arrival of spring. Following the main program, please join us for a reception to conclude the festivities. This event is sponsored by:  the College of Arts and Letters ,  theLiu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies , the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures,  the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and theJapan Club Originally published at eastasian.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Collaboration Hub 120
Join other language learners in our multi-language reading club! Spend an hour relaxing, reading for fun in the company of others. Bring a foreign language book, magazine, or newspaper or read one from the library collection.

Cultures & Languages | Decio 151
Master Hangul, the Korean alphabet, with Catholic prayers at the Korean Language Table! Questions? Contact Prof. Kang (hkang2@nd.edu).

Cultures & Languages | Decio 131
Come join us for a fun time and practice your Japanese conversation skills with snacks and friends!

Cultures & Languages | Max Kade Commons, 117 Decio Hall
Join us for our last Slavic Tea Party of the semester! We will have crafts, food, and lots of fun. We hope to see you there! Originally published at germanandslavic.nd.edu.