- Oct 212:00 AMGlobal Day of ActionAs part of the annual St. Francis Week celebration, Global Day of Action, an initiative of Notre Dame Global, will take place on Wednesday, October 2. To celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, members and friends of the Notre Dame community around the world will be responding to Laudato Si's call to care for our common home with local action. The theme for this year’s Global Day of Action focuses on conscious consumption. We are encouraging everyone to consider how we can reduce waste in our everyday lives and be more thoughtful about how we consume, whether that means reducing energy consumption, reusing and repurposing materials and relying less on single-use items, consuming less resource-intensive foods, purchasing and consuming fewer materials, or donating unwanted goods and food. Everyone in the Notre Dame community is invited to host an event such as an environmental service project, a plant-forward feast, a litter clean-up, a seminar, a group reflection, or a prayer service to gather people in our local community together to act on and reflect on our role in caring for our common home. Even if you can't participate on Wednesday, October 2, we encourage the Notre Dame family to participate any day during St. Francis Week 2024 (September 30 - October 4.) Are you hosting a Global Day of Action event ? Share your event with us!
- Oct 21:00 PMSculpture Park Native Beds Planting & Clean UpIn honor of St. Francis Week, Sustainability and Landscape Services are co-hosting a native beds clean-up and planting event at the Sculpture Park on campus to prepare the natural space for the fall season. During this event, you'll learn more about some of the flora that inhabit our native beds on campus and identify both invasives and native species. Registration is limited to twelve (12) people. Sign up today! After registering, please be prepared and aware of the following:We will provide gardening gloves We recommend you bring eye protection and bug spray There is potential for biological or other field hazards, like ticks, other stinging insects/allergies, poisonous plant potential/plant allergies, and tall vegetation.
- Oct 37:00 PMPray and Eat like St. Francis: A Celebration VigilJoin us for a prayer vigil to celebrate our common home and pray for all of creation. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, we will gather at the World Peace Plaza to pay gratitude to our planet and all of those who inhabit it. Following the vigil, we will walk over to Bond Hall to enjoy plant-forward food options from local catering company, Victorian Pantry, and engage in lively conversation. This event is open to the Notre Dame community and their families. We encourage people of all faiths and backgrounds to join us for this event. Pasquerilla West Rector Annie Boyle will preside over the vigil, and feature student readers from across the University. You don't need to register, but you can let us know you're coming to help prevent food waste!
- Oct 412:00 PMCampus Green TourSign up to take a guided tour of "green" spaces on campus and learn about the sustainability initiatives happening at Notre Dame. Only 20 spots are available, so don't wait to register! Registrations over 20 participants will be waitlisted and contacted if a spot becomes available. Register today with this link. This event is open to the public and weather-permitting.
- Oct 61:00 PMND-LEEF Science SundayThe Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF) will host its annual Science Sunday event on Sunday, October 6th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s County Park. Science Sunday is a cherished event that offers adults and children a chance to explore ND-LEEF and discover the extensive range of environmental research conducted at Notre Dame. Participants will be able to explore ND-LEEF and discover the extensive range of environmental research conducted at Notre Dame. We encourage families to enjoy engaging demonstrations and interactive activities led by Notre Dame students and faculty, covering a variety of intriguing topics, including:Aquatic plant identification and ecology Learning to identify and prevent invasive species Studying bald eagle habitats and behaviors Test and analyze soil samples for lead (bring soil and/or paint samples from home!) Tour a restored prairie and learn about the benefits of native plants Learning about water flow and watershed dynamics Discovering aquatic organisms and their habitats Learning about lakes hidden beneath the surface Understanding practices for protecting freshwater resourcesNotre Dame faculty and graduate students will lead demonstrations and hands-on activities appealing to all ages. This event is free and open to the public. As part of the Environmental Change Initiative, ND-LEEF is a unique global research facility featuring interconnected stream, pond, and wetland ecosystems. For more details, visit environmentalchange.nd.edu/resources/nd-leef/. This event is hosted by the Environmental Change Initiative.
- Oct 62:00 PMBLESSING OF THE PETS - Sunday, October 6th - 2:00 PMPets and service animals are welcome to receive a blessing on Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 PM for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Fr. John Santone, C.S.C., will preside. Originally published at cemetery.nd.edu.
- Oct 1112:00 PMCampus Green TourSign up to take a guided tour of "green" spaces on campus and learn about the sustainability initiatives happening at Notre Dame. Only 20 spots are available, so don't wait to register! Registrations over 20 participants will be waitlisted and contacted if a spot becomes available. Register today with this link. This event is open to the public and weather-permitting.
- Oct 1412:00 AMDeadline: Nanovic Sustainability Group Research ProjectsThis academic year, the Nanovic Institute is running two paid group student research projects within the umbrella of sustainability: one on agrivoltaics policy and one on the use of apocalyptic language and imagery in discussions of the climate crisis. The Nanovic Institute is currently accepting applications for undergraduates to work on the projects during the 2024-25 academic year. The projects will begin on October 28, 2024 and conclude upon submission of the final online product in early April 2025. Students are invited to apply to one or both of the projects, depending on the individual's background and interest (but please note that students will ultimately only work on one project). More information can be found here. Applications are due October 14th at 11:59pm EST. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Morgan Munsen at morgan.munsen@nd.edu (agrivoltaics policy project) or Dr. Will Beattie at wbeattie@nd.edu (climate apocalypse project).
- Oct 156:30 PMTogether, Caring for Our Common Home: A Snapshot of Notre Dame's Sustainability EffortsGeory Kurtzhals, Senior Director, Sustainability, will share a snapshot of Notre Dame's Sustainability progress and highlight current areas of focus. This guest lecture will be interactive and focused on students, who may register here. The number of registrants will impact the lecture location. Registered students will be notified via email of the finalized on-campus location. Learn more about operational Sustainability at Notre Dame and the Notre Dame Notre Dame Sustainability Team.
- Oct 1611:00 AMSpring Free Employee Shred EventThe University Archives and the University’s shred provider, Shred-it, are offering a free and secure personal document shredding event for the Notre Dame community.Paper only — staples and paper clips are acceptable. Limit to no more than five file-size boxes. Remain with your material until it is in the shred truck as Notre Dame cannot be responsible for documents left unattended. Originally published at alresources.nd.edu.
- Nov 112:30 PMGODZILLA FEST: Panel Discussion: Godzilla and Climate ChangePanelists Jeffery Angles, Brooke McCorkle, Jessica McManus Warnell, and Yuki Miyamoto will discuss environmental messages in the Godzilla films and books. Professor Amanda Kennell will moderate.Yuki Miyamoto, Professor of Religious Studies and Global Asian Studies, DePaul UniversityJeffrey Angles, Professor of Japanese, Western Michigan UniversityBrooke McCorkle Okazaki, Assistant Professor of Music, Carleton CollegeJessica McManus Warnell, Rex and Alice A. Martin Faculty Director of the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership, University of Notre Dame Moderated by Amanda Kennell, Assistant Professor of Japanese, East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Notre Dame Godzilla Fest is a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the 1954 release of the film "Godzilla" by Toho Studios in Tokyo. The giant monster, who attacked Japan after being awakened by hydrogen bomb testing, went on to become a global icon. Godzilla has starred in 38 films and has appeared in comic books, games, novelizations, advertisements, toys, and more. The king of the monsters has also been interpreted widely as a symbol for the destructive nature of humankind—from nuclear war to climate change. Godzilla Fest is organized by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies at the University of Notre Dame, the St. Joseph County Public Library, and the Browning Cinema at Notre Dame's DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. More information is available at asia.nd.edu/godzilla. In support of the Liu Institute’s growing commitment to sustainability, we will no longer be offering drinks at our public lectures and panels. We encourage audience members to bring their own water bottles or to drink from nearby water fountains. Thank you for your understanding. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.