Languages & Cultures

Cultures & Languages | Zoom
This workshop discusses cultural norms, behavior, expectations of the American university classroom, and practical tips for academic success. Register here 

Cultures & Languages | Jenkins Nanovic Hall Forum
Do you have an academic interest in South Asia? Do you want to connect with faculty and students who share your interests? Join the South Asia Group for chai and samosa to kick off the new semester! RSVP is required by Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Special Issue Launch: Studies in Comparative International Development (SCID) will take place after this event. Chai & Samosa is sponsored by the Liu Institute's South Asia Group. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Duncan Student Center W210
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment!

Cultures & Languages | Duncan Student Center W210
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment!

Cultures & Languages | Bond Hall Quad
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with the Institute for Latino Studies at the Fall Pachanga outside Bond Hall. Connect with ILS majors and minors, faculty, staff, and Latinx student clubs while enjoying food, music, and cultural performances. Tuesday, September 15 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Bond Hall Steps Taco Truck, DJ & More! With Guest appearances from: Mariachi ND, Ballet Folklórico Azúl y Oro, and Ritmo ND Originally published at latinostudies.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Zoom
This workshop provides an informal introduction to US workplace idioms, communication styles, and (often unspoken) expectations surrounding work ethic and work-life balance. Register here

Cultures & Languages | Bond Hall 220E
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment! 

Cultures & Languages | 205–7 McKenna Hall
Left to right: Deborah E. Kanter, Maggie Elmore, Ramón A. Gutiérrez , and Timothy Matovina.Deborah E. Kanter (Albion College) will discuss her book Pioneers of Latino Ministry: Claretians and the Evolving World of Catholic America (New York University Press, 2025) alongside commentators Maggie Elmore (Baylor University); Ramón A. Gutiérrez (University of Chicago); and Timothy Matovina (University of Notre Dame). The seminar is free and open to all. From the publisherTracing the history of the Claretian Missionaries and their far-reaching influence on Latino CatholicsPioneers of Latino Ministry tells the story of the Claretian Missionaries, a male Catholic congregation, dedicated to Latin American immigrants and their families on the margins of U.S. society since 1902. The Claretians’ accompaniment of Latinos makes them distinct in American Catholic history. When the first Claretians arrived from Mexico, Spanish speakers were a small, often unrecognized part of Catholic America. Today, Latinos constitute half of U.S. Catholics. The Claretians inaugurated parishes and schools in over fifteen states. Their outreach was felt in wider Catholic America as they published popular magazines, created missions in Central America, and fostered a now wide-spread devotion to St. Jude. They cultivated respect and dignity for Latino people in regions where wider society marginalized the newcomers. Because they encouraged education and leadership within their parishes, many Latinos emerged to lead and enhance U.S. Catholic life as priests, female religious, and lay leaders. Today, the Claretians have circled back to their original mission in the United States: committed to new generations of immigrants and their children. Pioneers of Latino Ministry charts the history of the Claretians and their influence on Latino Catholics in the United States, as well as on broader American Catholicism. Filled with compelling stories, the volume offers a vital portrait of unexplored Catholic American history.Inaugurated in 1980, the Jay P. Dolan Seminar in American Religion convenes each semester at the University of Notre Dame to discuss a notable book recently published in the field. Along with faculty and graduate students from Notre Dame, scholars from throughout the Midwest and beyond travel to campus to attend as invited guests of the Cushwa Center. Joining the list of authors whose work has been chosen for the Dolan Seminar is recognized as a distinct honor among scholars of American religion. Stay up to date on news from the Cushwa Center by subscribing to our mailing list. Originally published at cushwa.nd.edu.

Cultures & Languages | Duncan Student Center W210
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment!

Cultures & Languages | Debartolo 108 & Zoom
This workshop focuses on a crucial skill for all academic writers: creating a smooth flow. Learn practical strategies to guide the reader seamlessly from one idea to the next, making an argument clear and cohesive. Join in Debartolo 108 or on Zoom. Register here

Cultures & Languages | Duncan Student Center W210
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment!

Cultures & Languages | Duncan Student Center W210
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment!

Cultures & Languages | DeBartolo 308 & Zoom
Learn how to design research posters that command attention in a crowded hall and deliver mini-presentations that resonate with your audience. You will leave with practical templates, layout best practices, and effective Q&A techniques. Join in DeBartolo 308 or on Zoom. Register here

Cultures & Languages | Duncan Student Center W210
Come and practice your English in a comfortable and relaxed environment!