In this final teaching conference of the Organs and Origins series co-sponsored by the College of Science and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, scientists, philosophers and theologians will come together to consider the question of purpose and meaning in the universe. Is it merely a projection of human striving onto the cosmos? Or is there something more about it which can contribute to our understanding and to the dialogue between the sciences, philosophy and theology? Through generous funding from the John Templeton Foundation, 29 stipended fellowships are available for faculty and graduate students from across the disciplines who seek to enrich their teaching and research through this learning experience. Click here for more information and to register   Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu.

Hackathon Overview The Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon challenges teams of 2-4 Notre Dame undergraduate students to design, create, and present a solution to everyday problems. The 2025 theme is "We Rise Together: Coding for a Better Collective Future." Teams will develop solutions that leverage technology to discover, visualize, or create connections among people, ideas, data, and more. When & Where April 4 – 6Hesburgh Library April 4, 6pm – 7pmOrientation and PizzaCompetition Begins April 5, noon – 6pmTeam Roster and Project Description Form DueSupper Available April 6, noon – 3pmLunchLightning Talks, Judging, Raffles, Awards See the full schedule. Prizes Teams showcase their projects in lightning talks, with the top entries garnering awards. 1st Place – $3,0002nd Place – $2,0003rd Place – $1,000Honorable Mention(s) – $500 See previous Hackathons. Click here to download the event poster.

New at the BrowningDirected by Anh Hung TranWith Juliette Binoche, Jan Hammenecker, Benoît MagimelRated PG-13, 135 minutes, Blu-rayIn French with English subtitlesWinner of the Best Director award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, this sumptuous French historical romantic film never quite found a broad audience here in the United States despite its broad appeal. Set in 1889 and featuring the gourmet named Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel), a character based on novelist Marcel Rouff's protagonist in The Passionate Epicure, the story features how Dodin has been running his popular restaurant for 20 years. Its success is helped by the presence of his chef named Eugenie (Juliette Binoche), who herself is revered for her excellence in the industry. The film narrates how the two developed feelings for each other as they went about their professional lives. GET TICKETS

National Theatre LiveDirected by Max WebsterWith Ronke Adekoluejo, Julian Bleach, Richard CantNot Rated, 180 minutes (1 intermission), Captured Live BroadcastWhile assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster directs this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy of identity, impersonation, and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London. GET TICKETS

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Abigail Washburn is a banjo virtuoso who became fluent in both the language and culture of China while prepping for a career in law focused on U.S.-China relations. Wu Fei, a Chinese musical prodigy and master of the 2,000-year-old 21-string guzheng, was destined for a professional career performing state-sanctioned works in her homeland. GET TICKETS