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The Notre Dame Latin American and Latino Young Scholars Conference, set for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9-10, aims to create community among interdisciplinary Notre Dame scholars, both those who identify as Latin American and/or Latino, together with those whose research focuses on Latin America and Latino Studies. Hosted by the Latin American Students Unidos (LASU), the event is open to all graduate students and postdocs. Come and listen to peers present their research to a dynamic and interdisciplinary community, and connect with scholars who share similar interests. For more information, contact: LATGRAD@ND.EDU. To register, visit: https://forms.gle/iacTTtfaqhnKdYMs9 Review the conference agenda.Thursday, October 9Alumni Panel & Reception4:00 pm Hesburgh Center for International StudiesRuth Solatre-Hensgen (PhD, Spanish, 2022), Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame Noe Pliego Campos(PhD, History 2023), Byron K. Trippet Assistant Professor of History, Wabash College Karla Adriana González Serrano (PhD, Electrical Engineering, 2022), Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame Xóchitl Bada (PhD, Sociology, 2008), Professor of Sociology, University of Illinois, Chicago Pablo Forni (PhD, Sociology, 2000), Director of the Institute for Social Science Research; Professor of Sociology, Universidad del Salvador (USAL)The conference is hosted by the LASU) in collaboration with various campus partners like the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. Originally published at kroc.nd.edu.

NDPD's very special Comfort K9, Orla, will be visiting the lounge every Thursday afternoon for pets, treats, cuddles, and play time. Come and spend some time with your new furry friend! Learn more about Orla at https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/meet-orla-notre-dames-first-therapy-and-outreach-dog/.

Get involved in the South Bend community! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome at the 2025 Community Engagement Fair. Meet with more than 30 local organizations that focus on a range of issues, including early childhood education, youth development, housing and homelessness, reentry support, dementia care, food justice, domestic violence, immigrant services, and community outreach. Free food! Sponsored by the Institute for Social Concerns and Student Government.

Come listen to the first MFA reading of the semester on Thursday, October 9. Readers will include poets Riane Bayne, Kite Elsin, Miharu Yano, and Jacob ZF. A reception will follow. Riane Bayne is a poet focused on blending gothic and liminal imagery with influences from the Romantic and Victorian periods. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee; Riane lived in downtown Chicago while attending Columbia College Chicago for her BA in Poetry. As an MFA candidate at the University of Notre Dame, Riane is pursuing a future as a Poetry instructor with an interest in Archival Research. Her work has appeared in Allium, Wholesome Zine, and The Same Faces Collective. In her free time, Riane enjoys exploring Chicago Nightlife, collecting perfume, and coordinating drag looks with her partner. Kite Elsin earned a BA in Philosophy at Pomona College, where he was awarded the Morton O. Beckner Prize and the Eda May Haskell Library Prize. He earned an MA in English and American Literature from Boston University. Kite has lived throughout North America and Europe. His poetry uses urbanism and moral psychology to map grief, performance, and the multiple self. He is especially interested in ekphrasis, the politics of authenticity, and sheer calculated silliness. Miharu Yano is a poet and literary translator from Tokyo, Japan. They hold a BA from Waseda University and an MFA in Literary Translation from the University of Iowa. Jacob ZF is from Boston, Massachusetts. They studied art and writing at Vassar College. Jacob uses poems as off-site storage units, virtual pickaxes, and eccentric incantations to participate in the ongoing project of communication.

Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/14461015

Free live music in the NEW Seitz Park. Enjoy live music in the heart of downtown on Sundays from 3 - 5 PM and on Thursdays from 6 - 8 PM. From soul and classic rock to Latin rhythms and more, each concert brings something new. Bring a blanket, some friends, and enjoy the summer vibes by the river. Schedule:17-Jul: Los Hermanos Bueno20-Jul: Pablos Revenge24-Jul: After Ours27-Jul: The Happy Campers31-Jul: JDM Band3-Aug: Justin Staublin Band7-Aug: Loose Associates10-Aug: Marriani14-Aug: Kennedy's Kitchen17-Aug: Out of Favors Boy21-Aug: PT and the Cruisers24-Aug: Shelly Cowling Quintet28-Aug: On the Lash31-Aug: Bluesman Ray Davis & The All Star Blue Band4-Sep: Alligator Blackbird7-Sep: Corey Ronnell11-Sep: The Erly14-Sep: City Sun https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/seitz-park-concert-series/8003/

In collaboration with the University Counseling Center (UCC) and the McDonald Center for Student Well-being (MDC), this support forum offers an open space for students experiencing concerns related to substance use and recovery, offering a practical, skills-based approach to maintenance and well-being. We will cover topics such as finding and maintaining your motivation ("why"), navigating urges and cravings, cultivating self-awareness, and integrating holistic well-being. Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

Take a break from the books and treat yourself at Midterm Breakfast Break! Join us on Friday, October 10th from 9–11 PM at South Dining Hall for a cozy night of free breakfast food, stress-relieving crafts, and fun wellness goodie bags. Come unwind, refuel, and recharge—you’ve earned it! Free to all students.  *If you would like to request an accommodation to better access this event, please email the Student Activities Office at sao@nd.edu or call us at (574) 631-7308.

Join the curators of Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Dublin, 1880–1900 every Football Friday for an introduction to one of Ireland’s most acclaimed artists, as well as the people he knew and the places he visited. From luscious parks to bustling market scenes, quiet libraries and churches to intimate domestic interiors, Osborne’s luminous depictions of everyday life offer insights into Ireland’s changing realities at the turn of the twentieth century. Meet at the entrance to the Temporary Exhibition Gallery.  All are welcome. Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.

Kick off your game weekend at Football Fridays at the Eck presented by Guinness, every Friday before a home game! Join Fighting Irish fans for live music, tailgate food, interviews with Notre Dame celebrities, student group performances, the Football Fridays Backyard with beer and wine for purchase, and more!

As part of the sixth edition of The Three Crowns: Texts and Contexts of Medieval Italy series, the Center for Italian Studies is delighted to host a book presentation featuring Voci sul Purgatorio , edited by Zygmunt Barański (Notre Dame) and Maria Antonietta Terzoli (Basel). Organizers: Laura Banella, Luca Lombardo, and Chiara Sbordoni. More details will be announced closer to the date.Originally published at italianstudies.nd.edu.

Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a walk around campus to experience the beauty of Notre Dame. Participants will learn about some of the sustainability initiatives and investments happening at the University that may otherwise go unseen! Only 20 spots are available, so don't wait to sign up! This event is open to the public and will be weather permitting. Please be prepared to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Register today

Join in to learn about volunteer opportunities to teach a series of introductory Python workshops for South Bend–Mishawaka high school students. No prior Python experience is required. We welcome all graduate students to take advantage of this opportunity! The perk? Enjoy free pizza during the session! RSVP here!

Working effectively in teams is a critical skill for students' coursework and careers. In this workshop, educators will explore how reflective practice can help transform student groups into high-functioning teams within Notre Dame courses. We'll practice with hands-on techniques that guide students to analyze their own group experiences, identify key values, and translate those values into actionable norms. By focusing on reflective practice, you can empower your students to build stronger, more productive teams, as well as practice skills that will be useful for a lifetime. Facilitators: Kevin Guidry, Assessment Program Director, Kaneb Center for Teaching ExcellenceSteve Reifenberg, Teaching Professor of International Development

Featuring: General Martin Dempsey, Retired, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff In conversation with: Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University President The United States and the global community face a myriad of complex foreign policy, economic, and security challenges. In the face of these challenges, what opportunities exist to create a more just and peaceful world?Join us for a conversation with General (Ret.) Martin Dempsey who will draw on his experiences as the senior leader of the United States Military from 2011–15 to offer insights about the importance of creating a culture of hope and building relationships based on trust while navigating even the most daunting challenges. The livestream feed will be posted to this page prior to the event. About General Martin Dempsey, Retired General Martin E. Dempsey was the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army and the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Following 41 years of military service, he now teaches leadership at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and consults for the National Basketball Association on leader development and social responsibility. Since 2016, General Dempsey has also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of USA Basketball, the national governing body for all of our country’s international basketball competitions, men's and women's, 5x5 and 3x3, from ages 16 through the Olympics. He is a best-selling author, a decorated soldier, and among other foreign awards, a Knight of the British Empire. He is the grandson of four Irish immigrants, a member of the Irish-American Hall of Fame, and an honorary member of the Notre Dame Class of 2016. Go Irish! He and his high school sweetheart, Deanie, have been married for 49 years and live in Wake Forest, North Carolina. They have three children—each of whom served in the Army—and nine grandchildren.   Originally published at forum2025.nd.edu.

Join the Institute for Social Concerns on Friday afternoons on select home football weekends for MVP Fridays: lectures by national leaders, journalists, and writers on questions of meaning, values, and purpose. Reception and book signing to follow! For the weekend of the NC State game, we welcome Elizabeth Oldfield, author of Fully Alive. Introduction by Paul Blaschko, director, Sheedy Family Program in Economy, Enterprise, and Society; assistant teaching professor of philosophy. Co-sponsored by the Department of Theology and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies.Elizabeth Oldfield is the author of Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times, exploring how we can build spiritual core strength for an unstable age. She is also the host of The Sacred podcast, interviewing those who shape our common life about their deepest values. She is an experienced broadcaster, writer and lecturer on themes related to public ethics, spirituality, wisdom and our common life, including on the BBC and in The Times, FT, The Economist, Prospect, and UnHerd, among others. For ten years she was director of Theos, the UK’s leading religion and society think tank, building a healthy and human team culture alongside a commitment to excellence. She is the chair of the board of directors of Larger Us, an organization working to help change-makers bridge divides rather than deepening them.

Come join us for a fun time and practice your Japanese conversation skills with snacks and friends!

The English Conversation Table (ECT -- formerly English Language Table) gathering is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers and to make some new friends in the process. Come join this amazing group of Notre Dame (ND) faculty, staff & students and volunteers from the South Bend community who love welcoming, creating space for great conversations and learning from the beautifully diverse international ND community. Uncertain what you might talk about, find a slip of paper at the center of your table with a conversation starter. Enjoy light refreshments and lively conversations. It is free and open to anyone at Notre Dame.

Join us at the St. Joseph County Public Library (Main Street Branch) Story House for a family-friendly Korean bookmark-making activity at the public library to celebrate Korea Week 2025.  Free and open to the public.  About the Series Korea Week 2025 is co-hosted with Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and Korean Cultural Center, Washington, D.C. This week is sponsored by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, the Browning Cinema at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and the St. Joseph County Public Library. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.