Jazba is a vibrant celebration of South Asian culture, highlighting the rich and diverse traditions of countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. This event showcases a variety of performances, from the energetic rhythms of Bollywood, Bhangra, and Dappankuthu to the grace of Bharatanatyam and the elegance of classical singing. Join us for a spectacular display of South Asia's artistic heritage and cultural vibrancy! Co-sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the Ansari Institute. http://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17959/jazba-a-south-asian-cultural-showcase/

Students, explore campus and build connection with another student during a shared walk! Each week you may sign up to join a shared walk by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. The next day, Thursday, you will receive an email pairing you with your walking partner. You with both decide on a location and time to meet up on Friday. Discussion guides are provided. Sign up at bit.ly/nd-sharedwalk. Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

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 5-7 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 5-7 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.

Creating accessible documents and media can be costly and time-consuming. This workshop will introduce participants to knowledge and tools to efficiently develop accessible materials to prepare for potential accessibility regulations from the U.S. Department of Justice. We will also explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline these processes. Facilitators: Yi Lu, Learning Designer Si Chen, Postdoctoral Researcher https://learning.nd.edu/workshops-and-events/2025/02/28/creating-accessible-documents-and-media/

A Brief History of the Future is presented by Mike Bechtel, managing director and chief futurist with Deloitte Consulting LLP. He helps clients develop strategies to thrive in the face of discontinuity and disruption. His team researches the novel and exponential technologies most likely to affect the future of businesses, and builds relationships with the startups, incumbents, and academic institutions creating them. The Ten Years Hence speaker series explores issues, ideas, and trends likely to affect business and society over the next decade. The theme of the 2025 series is Innovation: The Process of Creation and Renewal. Ten Years Hence is sponsored by the Eugene Clark Distinguished Lecture Series endowment. This is one of seven lectures in the Ten Years Hence Lecture Series. See website for details and other lecture dates. Free and open to students, faculty, staff and public.

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces, revisit familiar favorites from the collection, and discover works of art on view for the first time. Meet at the Welcome Desk. No registration is required, but each tour is limited to twenty participants. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/02/28/meet-your-museum-1/