Saturdays with the Saints has established itself as a popular Notre Dame football pregame ritual that combines the University’s rich traditions of Catholic faith and spirited game days. In this lecture, Rev. Greg Haake, C.S.C., associate professor, Romance Languages and Literatures, will present on "Abundance of Blessings: the Sacred Heart, Blessed Basil Moreau, and Notre Dame." The lectures take place in the Andrews Auditorium, located on the lower level of Geddes Hall, adjacent to the Hesburgh Library. The talks are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the events tend to fill to capacity.Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu.

Discover how Notre Dame students are translating the science of early childhood development into tangible solutions for poverty. In a unique course led by Professor Neil Boothby, director of the Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child (GC-DWC), students are designing real-world projects, from creating school readiness programs with St. Adalbert Parish in South Bend to designing infant nutrition and parenting initiatives in Haiti and strengthening preschools in India. Hear directly from student teams about their work, their Whole Child Development (WCD) approach, and how experiential learning prepares them to be global leaders bridging research, service, and impact.Originally post. RSVP here. Questions? Contact The Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child (GC-DWC): globalchild@nd.edu.

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your 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 and discover works of art that are highlights of the collection. Meet at the Welcome Desk. All are welcome and no registration is required. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request. Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.

New at the BrowningDirected by Four/Ten MediaWith Stephen Lancaster, Susan McDaniel, and Kyle MarshallNot Rated, 55 minutes, DCPWorld Premiere! Discussion with filmmakers and artists to follow the screening.Experience humanity's oldest recorded story in a new light. Gilgamesh, a visual song cycle, fuses contemporary English poetry, music, dance, and film to reimagine the ancient Mesopotamian epic. This innovative work, exploring timeless themes of power, friendship, love, grief, and mortality, features music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock with performances by Stephen Lancaster (baritone), Susan McDaniel (piano), and Kyle Marshall (dance & choreography). The screening will be followed by a "Behind the Scenes" video and a talkback with members from the cast and crew. This is a free but ticketed event.  Call 574-631-2800 or visit performingarts.nd.edu. Co-presented by the Canada Council for the Arts, Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good, Department of Music, and Graduate Program in Sacred Music. Originally published at music.nd.edu.

Join us in being iRISH! This 45-minute Recovery is Spoken Here, recovery-informed training and certification program from the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, is for students who want to build hope around recovery and a compassionate community. You'll learn to challenge stigma, practice inclusive language, and gain the confidence to have supportive conversations. Get certified and make a difference on campus. Sign up through the form on the McDonald Center ND Central page. Only 20 students per session, so sign up quickly to claim your spot! Register here. Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

Tom Catena is an American physician who has been practising in Gidel in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan since 2008. The region has been an area of active conflict since the mid-1980s, and Catena is the only surgeon for the surrounding population of 750,000 people. Catena credits his Catholic faith for his work, and says he is inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. He is known by locals as “Dr. Tom” and is widely respected by the population. In 2017, he was awarded the second annual Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. He is chair of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. The annual Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture was created by the Institute for Social Concerns in 2009 in order to highlight justice issues and themes related to the common good. The fall event honors Father Bernie who died young but influenced students with the life lesson of a “Theory of Enough.” Past speakers have included scholars and practitioners working to create a more just future for all.