Directed by Christopher LandonWith Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett BeaneRated PG-13, 100 minutes, DCPCome see Drop before it drops—for free! Director Christopher Landon returns to the thriller genre with the playful, keep-you-guessing intensity he worked in the Happy Death Day films with this whodunnit where everyone in the vicinity is a suspect—or potential victim. Emmy-nominee Meghann Fahy, breakout star of The White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry (Brandon Sklenar from It Ends with Us), is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. LEARN MORE *This is a free but ticketed event. No advance reservations. Tickets will only be distributed one hour prior to the performance. Limit one ticket per person.

In this final teaching conference of the Organs and Origins series co-sponsored by the College of Science and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, scientists, philosophers and theologians will come together to consider the question of purpose and meaning in the universe. Is it merely a projection of human striving onto the cosmos? Or is there something more about it which can contribute to our understanding and to the dialogue between the sciences, philosophy and theology? Through generous funding from the John Templeton Foundation, 29 stipended fellowships are available for faculty and graduate students from across the disciplines who seek to enrich their teaching and research through this learning experience. Click here for more information and to register   Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu.

Hackathon Overview The Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon challenges teams of 2-4 Notre Dame undergraduate students to design, create, and present a solution to everyday problems. The 2025 theme is "We Rise Together: Coding for a Better Collective Future." Teams will develop solutions that leverage technology to discover, visualize, or create connections among people, ideas, data, and more. When & Where April 4 – 6Hesburgh Library April 4, 6pm – 7pmOrientation and PizzaCompetition Begins April 5, noon – 6pmTeam Roster and Project Description Form DueSupper Available April 6, noon – 3pmLunchLightning Talks, Judging, Raffles, Awards See the full schedule. Prizes Teams showcase their projects in lightning talks, with the top entries garnering awards. 1st Place – $3,0002nd Place – $2,0003rd Place – $1,000Honorable Mention(s) – $500 See previous Hackathons. Click here to download the event poster.

New at the BrowningDirected by Anh Hung TranWith Juliette Binoche, Jan Hammenecker, Benoît MagimelRated PG-13, 135 minutes, Blu-rayIn French with English subtitlesWinner of the Best Director award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, this sumptuous French historical romantic film never quite found a broad audience here in the United States despite its broad appeal. Set in 1889 and featuring the gourmet named Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel), a character based on novelist Marcel Rouff's protagonist in The Passionate Epicure, the story features how Dodin has been running his popular restaurant for 20 years. Its success is helped by the presence of his chef named Eugenie (Juliette Binoche), who herself is revered for her excellence in the industry. The film narrates how the two developed feelings for each other as they went about their professional lives. GET TICKETS

National Theatre LiveDirected by Max WebsterWith Ronke Adekoluejo, Julian Bleach, Richard CantNot Rated, 180 minutes (1 intermission), Captured Live BroadcastWhile assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster directs this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy of identity, impersonation, and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London. GET TICKETS

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Abigail Washburn is a banjo virtuoso who became fluent in both the language and culture of China while prepping for a career in law focused on U.S.-China relations. Wu Fei, a Chinese musical prodigy and master of the 2,000-year-old 21-string guzheng, was destined for a professional career performing state-sanctioned works in her homeland. GET TICKETS  

Hackathon Overview The Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon challenges teams of 2-4 Notre Dame undergraduate students to design, create, and present a solution to everyday problems. The 2025 theme is "We Rise Together: Coding for a Better Collective Future." Teams will develop solutions that leverage technology to discover, visualize, or create connections among people, ideas, data, and more. When & Where April 4 – 6Hesburgh Library April 4, 6pm – 7pmOrientation and PizzaCompetition Begins April 5, noon – 6pmTeam Roster and Project Description Form DueSupper Available April 6, noon – 3pmLunchLightning Talks, Judging, Raffles, Awards See the full schedule. Prizes Teams showcase their projects in lightning talks, with the top entries garnering awards. 1st Place – $3,0002nd Place – $2,0003rd Place – $1,000Honorable Mention(s) – $500 See previous Hackathons. Click here to download the event poster.

Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday Family FilmsDirected by René LalouxWith Jean Valmont, Michel Elias, Frédéric LegrosRated PG, 79 minutes, DCPIn French with English subtitlesDirected by visionary science-fiction animator René Laloux (Fantastic Planet) and designed by the legendary Jean Giraud (aka Mœbius), The Time Masters is a visually fantastic foray into existentialist space adventure. After his parents are killed on the dangerous planet Perdide, young Piel (voiced by Frédéric Legros) survives by maintaining radio contact with Jaffar (Jean Valmont), a pilot transporting the exiled Prince Matton (Yves-Marie Maurin) and Princess Belle (Monique Thierry) from their former kingdom. Jaffar seeks the help of Silbad (Michel Elias), a cheerful old-timer who knows how to circumvent Perdide's hazards, including brain-devouring insects and watery graves. Along the way, Jaffar and company encounter a pair of impish homunculi stowaways, identity-less angels controlled by an amorphous hive mind, and the Masters of Time, mysterious beings who can bend reality and perhaps reveal to the heroes their secret origins and destinies. GET TICKETS

Classics in the BrowningDirected by Terrence MalickWith Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Sean PennRated PG-13, 139 minutes, DCPPanel discussion to follow!Terrence Malick took home the Palme d'Or at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for this impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950's. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. Through Malick's signature imagery, we see how both brute nature and spiritual grace shape not only our lives as individuals and families, but all life. GET TICKETS

The University of Notre Dame’s Department of Art, Art History & Design is proud to present its annual MFA thesis exhibition, highlighting the culminating work of four graduate students set to earn their Master of Fine Arts degrees in May 2025. This highly anticipated exhibition will be displayed in two groups, each offering a distinct and engaging artistic experience. The first exhibition will run from February 28 to March 20 at the AAHD Galleries (214/216 Riley Hall), featuring the thought-provoking works of Thomas Callahan and Emma Ryan. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 28, from 5 to 7 pm, providing an opportunity to meet the artists and experience their work firsthand. The second exhibition will showcase the exceptional pieces of Norah Amstutz and Griffin Liu, on display from April 3 to April 16 at the AAHD Galleries. The opening reception for this group will take place on Friday, April 4, from 5 to 7 pm. This annual exhibition is a celebration of creativity, dedication, and artistic vision, offering visitors a glimpse into the future of contemporary art. We invite you to join us in supporting these talented emerging artists and experiencing their extraordinary work. Originally published at artdept.nd.edu.

This exhibit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War (1939-45) using primarily European visual sources recently acquired by Rare Books & Special Collections. It showcases more than 40 works on paper, including posters, maps, propaganda ephemera, and illustrated books, as well as photographs and first-hand accounts. The exhibit explores themes of Nazi racial ideology, the Holocaust, children in war, resistance, liberation, and memories of war. By examining images created for personal use and for state-sponsored propaganda, the exhibit presents a visual narrative of the war’s profound impact on individuals and societies, offering deeper insight into how this war was experienced and remembered. This exhibit is curated by Natasha Lyandres, Curator, Rare Books & Special Collections; Jean McManus, Catholic Studies Librarian, University Archives; and Julia Schneider, German Language and Literature and Italian Studies Librarian, Hesburgh Libraries. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours. Related Events Monday, March 31, 4:30 pmLecture: Martina Cucchiara, “Fervent Faith, Relentless Persecution: The Daily Life of Erna Becker-Kohen, a Catholic of Jewish Descent in Nazi Germany” Thursday, April 10, 4:30 pmLecture: Robert M. Citino, "The Fascist Lair: the Battle of Berlin" Tuesday, April 22, 4:30 pmYom HaShoah Program to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust Exhibit Tours Meet and speak with curators of the spring exhibit, "Tragedies of War: Images of WWII in Print Visual Culture." Monday, March 31, 3:30 pmThursday, April 10, 3:30 pmTuesday, April 22, 3:30 pm

In 1980, the University of Notre Dame became the first major university to boycott Campbell Soup products in support of Midwestern farmworkers represented by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (Toledo, Ohio). In a few short months, a small and dedicated cohort of students tapped into a growing movement and convinced the campus to act in solidarity. This exhibit was created in conjunction with Somos ND, a campus-wide initiative to honor the history and legacy of Latino and Hispanic contributions to the University. It is curated by Emiliano Aguilar, assistant professor in the Department of History. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.Open to undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, postdocs, the public, alumni, and friends  

Please note this lecture has been canceled. Victor Shih is the Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations and associate professor of political science, as well as director of the 21st Century China Center at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. Shih is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. He is the author of two books published by the Cambridge University Press, "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" and "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao’s Stratagem to the Rise of Xi." He is also editor of "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih has also published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. This lecture is part of the series, "US-China Relations at a Tipping Point? Domestic, Regional, and Global Ramifications," facilitated by Liu Institute faculty fellows Joshua Eisenman, professor of politics, and Kyle Jaros, associate professor of global affairs, in the Keough School of Global Affairs. Free and open to the public. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Samir Mitragotri is the Hiller Professor of Bioengineering and Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University. His research is focused on drug delivery and it has led to new technologies for delivering small molecules, proteins, nucleic acids and cells. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Inventors. He is an author on over 400 publications and an inventor on over 300 patents/patent applications. He is also an elected fellow of AAAS, CRS, BMES, AIMBE, and AAPS. He received a BS in chemical engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology, India and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Originally posted at the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering website.

The University of Notre Dame’s Department of Art, Art History & Design is proud to present its annual MFA thesis exhibition, highlighting the culminating work of four graduate students set to earn their Master of Fine Arts degrees in May 2025. This highly anticipated exhibition will be displayed in two groups, each offering a distinct and engaging artistic experience. The first exhibition will run from February 28 to March 20 at the AAHD Galleries (214/216 Riley Hall), featuring the thought-provoking works of Thomas Callahan and Emma Ryan. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 28, from 5 to 7 pm, providing an opportunity to meet the artists and experience their work firsthand. The second exhibition will showcase the exceptional pieces of Norah Amstutz and Griffin Liu, on display from April 3 to April 16 at the AAHD Galleries. The opening reception for this group will take place on Friday, April 4, from 5 to 7 pm. This annual exhibition is a celebration of creativity, dedication, and artistic vision, offering visitors a glimpse into the future of contemporary art. We invite you to join us in supporting these talented emerging artists and experiencing their extraordinary work. Originally published at artdept.nd.edu.

This exhibit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War (1939-45) using primarily European visual sources recently acquired by Rare Books & Special Collections. It showcases more than 40 works on paper, including posters, maps, propaganda ephemera, and illustrated books, as well as photographs and first-hand accounts. The exhibit explores themes of Nazi racial ideology, the Holocaust, children in war, resistance, liberation, and memories of war. By examining images created for personal use and for state-sponsored propaganda, the exhibit presents a visual narrative of the war’s profound impact on individuals and societies, offering deeper insight into how this war was experienced and remembered. This exhibit is curated by Natasha Lyandres, Curator, Rare Books & Special Collections; Jean McManus, Catholic Studies Librarian, University Archives; and Julia Schneider, German Language and Literature and Italian Studies Librarian, Hesburgh Libraries. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours. Related Events Monday, March 31, 4:30 pmLecture: Martina Cucchiara, “Fervent Faith, Relentless Persecution: The Daily Life of Erna Becker-Kohen, a Catholic of Jewish Descent in Nazi Germany” Thursday, April 10, 4:30 pmLecture: Robert M. Citino, "The Fascist Lair: the Battle of Berlin" Tuesday, April 22, 4:30 pmYom HaShoah Program to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust Exhibit Tours Meet and speak with curators of the spring exhibit, "Tragedies of War: Images of WWII in Print Visual Culture." Monday, March 31, 3:30 pmThursday, April 10, 3:30 pmTuesday, April 22, 3:30 pm

In 1980, the University of Notre Dame became the first major university to boycott Campbell Soup products in support of Midwestern farmworkers represented by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (Toledo, Ohio). In a few short months, a small and dedicated cohort of students tapped into a growing movement and convinced the campus to act in solidarity. This exhibit was created in conjunction with Somos ND, a campus-wide initiative to honor the history and legacy of Latino and Hispanic contributions to the University. It is curated by Emiliano Aguilar, assistant professor in the Department of History. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.Open to undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, postdocs, the public, alumni, and friends  

This event is part of the Kroc Institute’s series on intersectionality and justice as a beneficial framework and methodology paired with peace studies. The series is led by Ashley Bohrer, assistant professor of gender and peace studies, and features a variety of guest presenters who address the potential of intersectional analysis to transform timely global conversations and issues. Since the new millennium, Rwanda has been celebrated as a prosperous country with the highest number of women (61% in 2018) in its Parliament. Yet, President Paul Kagame has been winning Rwandan elections since 2003, and in 2024 was elected to a fourth term with 99.15% vote. Led by the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), the government has been criticized as an authoritarian state for its repression of political dissidents. Dr. Xianan Jin, lecturer in politics at the University of Exeter, will discuss her book project, "Selective Capital in Women’s Political Participation: Neoliberal Authoritarianism in Rwanda," which investigates the paradox between liberal political inclusion of women and oppressive state control. Originally published at kroc.nd.edu.

Mary Gallagher, Marilyn Keough Dean, Keough School of Global Affairs"Contagious Capitalism Revisited: Labor, Law, and Justice in China" The Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture Series invites top scholars who examine the theme of justice in relation to Asia and with awareness of Asian cultures and traditions. The series is part of the Liu Institute’s organizing theme of “Justice and Asia” that examines and supports thematic work from a range of perspectives, projects, disciplines, and collaborations. This year, Mary Gallagher, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, will present, "Contagious Capitalism Revisited: Labor, Law, and Justice in China." The lecture title is derived from her book “Contagious Capitalism: Globalization and the Politics of Labor in China” (Princeton, 2005). A political scientist and top scholar of contemporary China, Gallagher examines Chinese domestic politics, political economy, and industrial relations. Before joining Notre Dame in 2024, Gallagher directed the International Institute at the University of Michigan where she was also the Amy and Alan Lowenstein Chair in Democracy, Democratization and Human Rights. Her international experience includes teaching at the Foreign Affairs College in Beijing and visiting professorships at East China University of Politics and Law in Shanghai and at the KoGuan School of Law at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Gallagher has received multiple honors for her research, including two Fulbright awards and grants from the National Science Foundation and the Luce Foundation. She also serves as a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, and a consultant for the World Bank, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Labor and many other nongovernmental and international organizations. This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the lecture. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

“Vocation as a Principle of Natural Law: A Book Launch and Discussion of Ethics, Politics and Natural Law." Melissa Moschella serves as a Professor of the Practice at the McGrath Institute. We hope you will join us to celebrate the launch of her newest book, published through University of Notre Dame Press. This event will include comments from Danial Philpott and David Cloutier. Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu.