Register to attend via Zoom The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (Span. JEP) is a transitional justice mechanism created as part of the 2016 peace agreement signed between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) guerrilla group. Colombia’s transitional tribunal was established to investigate, prosecute and sanction those who committed international crimes during the Colombian armed conflict. Its focus has been on achieving truth, justice, reparation, and non-repetition. Likewise, the JEP’s objective is also to contribute to the reintegration of offenders. While the use of restorative justice in the JEP’s cases presents an opportunity to promote a more inclusive and holistic approach to justice, a myriad of questions and challenges also arise, such as:How will the JEP guarantee victims’ rights and their participation in the restorative process?Within the framework of restorative justice, which elements seem crucial for the process of reintegration of offenders to be successful?Which kind of challenges do judges face when they integrate restorative principles in sanctioning war crimes and crimes against humanity?Panelists will offer insight on the challenges faced and advances made, while reflecting on practices that can assist future transitional scenarios. This includes the development of local solutions that transform armed conflict and observe International Law standards. Panelists: Introduction by R. Scott Appleby, Marilyn Keough Dean and professor of history  Justice Roberto Vidal, president and magistrate of the JEP  Justice Marcela Giraldo Muñoz, magistrate of the Judicial Panel for Amnesty or Pardon in the JEP  Justice Ana María Mondragón Duque, deputy judge (Magistrada Auxiliar) at the JEP  Steve Hege, regional deputy director, United States Institute of Peace  Nicolás E. Buitrago Rey, Ph.D. fellow and doctoral student affiliate, Kellogg Institute for International Studies  Moderated by Josefina Echavarria, professor of the practice; director of the Peace Accords Matrix           Register to attend via Zoom This event takes place within the framework of the Legacy Project at the University of Notre Dame, which seeks to preserve the digital archive of the Colombian Truth Commission, and provides unique sources of testimonies from more than 30,000 victims, witnesses and offenders of the 52-year-long armed conflict. It is cosponsored by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, and Clingen Family Center for the Study of Modern Ireland.     Originally published at kroc.nd.edu.

Postdoctoral Research Associate Samantha Heinle presents her recent scholarship on Franz Kafka and music. Her talk will feature works that consider crises of musical communication in postwar Germany, existential dread in rock and pop music, and sonic distortions that are both glitch and feature in contemporary compositions. This lecture is free and open to the public.  Originally published at music.nd.edu.

Join us for an evening with the legendary pioneer in college athletics, former University Vice President & James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, Jack Swarbrick. Maria Wainscott, a senior in the Sport, Media and Culture minor, In-Game Stadium host, and a Fighting Irish Media sideline reporter, will interview Jack Swarbrick, athletic director emeritus, about the major changes in college sports that occurred during his tenure at Notre Dame and his proudest accomplishments as director of athletics.  The evening’s discussion will include topics such as Name, Image, and Likeness at Notre Dame; the dawn of streaming services and social media in college athletics. This evening will honor Jack and his legacy. Free and open to all students, faculty and staff. Originally published at smacminor.nd.edu.