Join the division of University Operations, Events, and Safety as we build bridges for food security. How can our individual efforts to limit food waste bring us closer to a world of food security for all? How can we increase our engagement locally to help those who are vulnerable in our communities? We’ll address these questions and more through a series of interviews and Q&A during this Walk the Walk Week session.  Attendees are encouraged to bring along a non-perishable canned food item as part of our food drive connected to this event. All are welcome to attend. More information on Walk the Walk Week here. Speakers: Katie Lane, director of operations, Unity Gardens Danny Davis, assistant director, Unity Gardens Selina Alcantar, outreach and events coordinator, Unity Gardens Ozioma Nwachukwu, Ph.D. Candidate and Sustainability Committee Co-chair (GSG) Suleiman Abiodun Abdulsalam, Master of Global Affairs '25 and Sustainability Committee Co-chair (GSG) Bill Wosniak, demi sous, Guglielmino Dining Facility Jennifer Morgan, director of food services, Center for the Homeless Calvin Metts, executive chef, Morris Inn and the Notre Dame Conference Center, UOES Cheryl Bauer, director of supply chain and sustainability, UOES Karim Tinoco, sustainable foods & kitchen program manager, UOES Geory Kurtzhals, senior director of sustainability, UOES   Originally published at experience.nd.edu.

About the Symposium Organized by Notre Dame students, the US-China Exchange and Partnership Symposium aims to bring together distinguished speakers from academic, non-governmental, corporate, governmental, and other practitioner sectors to explore actionable solutions to both nations' challenges in environmental policy and sustainability. Our symposium reflects a broader goal: to foster greater mutual understanding, collaboration, and constructive partnership between American and Chinese students, governments, and experts. We are united by the belief that today’s most pressing issues, such as sustainability, require concerted efforts from both countries, and we hope that the exchange of ideas at this event will contribute to advancing these critical goals. Registration Registration is free and open to all. Please register to participate in all sessions. Register by January 31, 2025 The keynote address is free and open to the public; no registration is required. Schedule All events are in 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls at the University of Notre Dame. Friday, February 7, 2025 9:00-9:30 a.m. Check-in 9:30-10:30 a.m. Opening Remarks and Keynote AddressWelcome by Symposium Chairs Remarks and Introduction by Michel Hockx, Director, Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and Professor of Chinese Literature Keynote Speaker: Mary Gallagher, Marilyn Keough Dean, Keough School of Global Affairs and Liu Institute Faculty Fellow10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 1: Academic PerspectivesPanelists: Yangyang Cheng, Yale University and Victoria Shen, Stanford University Moderated by Kyle Jaros, Keough School of Global Affairs and Liu Institute Faculty Fellow12:00-1:00 p.m. Session 2: Conversation with Helen Ni, founder of Green LightYear NGOBox lunches provided for registered participants Moderated by Esther Lynch '25, political science and global affairs, and Ben Martin '25, political science and French1:15-2:15 p.m. Session 3: Corporate SectorPanelists: To Be Announced Followed by closing remarksSaturday, February 8 10:00-11:00 a.m. Keynote AddressWelcome and Introduction: Esther Lynch '25, political science and global affairs Keynote Speaker: Richard Yu Zhang, Intel China CTO11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 4: Cross-Cultural CollaborationPanelists: To Be Announced Moderated by Esther Lynch '25, political science and global affairs, and Ben Martin '25, political science and French12:00-1:00 p.m. Session 5Box lunches provided for registered participants Panelists: Alex Wang, UCLA Followed by closing remarksOrganizers and Sponsors If you have questions about the event, contact the symposium organizers, Esther Lynch and Ben Martin. This student symposium is sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the Keough School of Global Affairs. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

About the Symposium Organized by Notre Dame students, the US-China Exchange and Partnership Symposium aims to bring together distinguished speakers from academic, non-governmental, corporate, governmental, and other practitioner sectors to explore actionable solutions to both nations' challenges in environmental policy and sustainability. Our symposium reflects a broader goal: to foster greater mutual understanding, collaboration, and constructive partnership between American and Chinese students, governments, and experts. We are united by the belief that today’s most pressing issues, such as sustainability, require concerted efforts from both countries, and we hope that the exchange of ideas at this event will contribute to advancing these critical goals. Registration Registration is free and open to all. Please register to participate in all sessions. Register by January 31, 2025 The keynote address is free and open to the public; no registration is required. Schedule All events are in 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls at the University of Notre Dame. Friday, February 7, 2025 9:00-9:30 a.m. Check-in 9:30-10:30 a.m. Opening Remarks and Keynote AddressWelcome by Symposium Chairs Remarks and Introduction by Michel Hockx, Director, Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and Professor of Chinese Literature Keynote Speaker: Mary Gallagher, Marilyn Keough Dean, Keough School of Global Affairs and Liu Institute Faculty Fellow10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 1: Academic PerspectivesPanelists: Yangyang Cheng, Yale University and Victoria Shen, Stanford University Moderated by Kyle Jaros, Keough School of Global Affairs and Liu Institute Faculty Fellow12:00-1:00 p.m. Session 2: Conversation with Helen Ni, founder of Green LightYear NGOBox lunches provided for registered participants Moderated by Esther Lynch '25, political science and global affairs, and Ben Martin '25, political science and French1:15-2:15 p.m. Session 3: Corporate SectorPanelists: To Be Announced Followed by closing remarksSaturday, February 8 10:00-11:00 a.m. Keynote AddressWelcome and Introduction: Esther Lynch '25, political science and global affairs Keynote Speaker: Richard Yu Zhang, Intel China CTO11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 4: Cross-Cultural CollaborationPanelists: To Be Announced Moderated by Esther Lynch '25, political science and global affairs, and Ben Martin '25, political science and French12:00-1:00 p.m. Session 5Box lunches provided for registered participants Panelists: Alex Wang, UCLA Followed by closing remarksOrganizers and Sponsors If you have questions about the event, contact the symposium organizers, Esther Lynch and Ben Martin. This student symposium is sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the Keough School of Global Affairs. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Liminal is a meditative film that uses drone footage to show how Indiana is a microcosm of the Anthropocene, a new geological period on Earth. The film explores the relationship between humans and the Earth, especially how human activities are altering conditions on the planet. Natural beauty is highlighted during the film but also the consequences of human actions, such as pollution and land-use change, thus visualizing the complex reality of the Anthropocene for Indiana.   Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with film director Zach Schrank and Jennifer Tank from the Department of Biological Sciences.   This is part of the semester-long events highlighting the Anthropocene being organized by Julia Adeney Thomas <thomasjna@aol.com> in the Department of History.  

Submit your nominations for the External Partnership Sustainability Award! Nominations are due February 28, 2025. University Procurement Services and Notre Dame Sustainability have collaborated since 2019 to recognize sustainability efforts and partnerships via our collaborative award program. This award honors suppliers and other partners who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practices while partnering with the University of Notre Dame. Read more on our External Partnership Sustainability Award page. Highlights from last year's award program can be found here.

Doug Marsh, vice president for facilities design and operations and University architect at Notre Dame, has shaped the campus over his 30 years of leadership. With projects like Campus Crossroads, the Arts Gateway, and global academic centers, he has overseen a 55% campus expansion while advancing sustainability and safety initiatives. This lecture highlights his career, from guiding Notre Dame’s Campus Plan to leaving a lasting legacy of beauty, functionality, and innovation. Register Here. Originally published at architecture.nd.edu.