Classes Begin for Spring Semester

The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture is proud to once again sponsor students, faculty, and staff from Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, and Holy Cross College to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Follow the ND contingent's social media posts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook using the hashtag: #NDM4L23 Schedule of Events Roundtable Discussion: "Building a Civilization of Love" – Thursday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m. Join the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture for "Building a Civilization of Love," a roundtable discussion at the National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045 (click address to open in Google Maps), in the First Amendment Lounge. Panelists include Heather Hacker, Mary FioRito, Senator Katrina Jackson, Leah Libresco Sargeant, and Dr. Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst. Register for the roundtable here. Mass with the Marchers – Friday, January 20, at 10 a.m. All are invited to join Notre Dame students for Mass at St. James Catholic Church, 905 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046 (click address to open in Google Maps), prior to the Rally for Life at the National Mall and the March for Life. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20. Please note the change in this year’s Mass location. March for Life – Friday, January 20, at 11:30 a.m. (time is approximate) The Notre Dame group plans to meet on 14th St. NW between Madison Dr. NW and Jefferson Dr. SW (near the Washington Monument and the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, click address to open Google Maps) at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Students will be carrying the large "Notre Dame Right to Life" banner. Reception – Friday, January 20, at 5:30 p.m. The dCEC and the Notre Dame Alumni Association will sponsor a reception for Notre Dame staff, faculty, graduate students, alumni and friends following the March on Friday evening (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) at the J.W. Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 (click address to open in Google Maps). RSVP for the reception via this link by January 16. Art for Life Tour of the National Gallery of Art – Saturday, January 21, at 11 a.m. Join us for a narrated tour of the National Gallery of Art, 6th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565 (click the address to open in Google Maps), focusing on pieces that evoke the Culture of Life. Gather under the dome of the Mercury Fountain in the Rotunda of the West Building. No RSVP necessary. More information here.Travel and LodgingTravel Reimbursements (Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students) The dCEC is offering travel reimbursements for Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, and Holy Cross faculty, staff and graduate students, as well as Holy Cross priests and seminarians, to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C.. Submit your request before January 11th using this form. Contact dCEC Culture of Life Program Manager Petra Farrell at marchforlife@nd.edu with any questions.Lodging For your convenience, the dCEC has reserved a block of rooms at both the JW Marriott (location of the March for Life Reception) and the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown. Please note: rooms within the block are limited.Originally published at ethicscenter.nd.edu.

Help address the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in the greater South Bend area, as the ND community collects and distributes toiletries, food, and other essential items to organizations that serve this population. Co-sponsored by Student Government. Open to Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff.  Originally published at walkthewalk.nd.edu.

Do you have an academic interest in South Asia? Do you want to connect with faculty and students who share your interest? Join the South Asia Group for chai and samosa to kick off the new semester! Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Join the co-hosts of the Black@ND podcast, Luzolo Matundu (’24) and Isaiah Hall (’25), for a live episode taping.  Panelists for the conversation include current Notre Dame students and alumni: Jakim Aaron (Second Year Law School Student) Thaddea Ampadu ('23) Mike Brown ('01) Breyona Gray (SMC '23) Kareema Green ('25) Bupe Kabaghe ('24) Charity McDowell (’24) Camille Mosley (Ph.D. Student) Vongaishe Mutatu ('23) Olivier Ntala ('23) Justin O'Neal (HCC '25) Daymine Snow ('25)Black@ND seeks to be a forum for open and honest conversation that gives greater visibility to the experience of Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni at the University of Notre Dame. This event is sponsored by Notre Dame Student Government. Originally published at walkthewalk.nd.edu.

Featuring a keynote address by Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP. Join Notre Dame Student Government for a dinner celebrating Black excellence in all aspects of Notre Dame campus life. The event is black tie formal and will be catered by the Morris Inn. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., but Rohr's and Morris Inn seating areas will be open prior to this time. There will be a coat check available for those needing this service. The dinner will include a buffet-style dinner, a keynote address from Derrick Johnson, and recognition of outstanding Black students, staff, and faculty at Notre Dame. RSVPs will be required in order to attend. More details to follow. Complete this form to nominate outstanding Black students, staff, and faculty for an award during the dinner. This event is co-sponsored by Notre Dame organizations including the AnBryce Scholars Initiative, the Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program, the Department of Africana Studies, the Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, the Institute on Race and Resilience, the Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, the Notre Dame Scholars Program, the Office of Institutional Transformation, and the Transformational Leaders Program. Originally published at walkthewalk.nd.edu.

The Unity Summit is a recurring event for staff during Walk the Walk Week and in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event helps to build community by creating opportunities to meet and interact with other ND employees. Featuring small group facilitated dialogue, participants will explore societal challenges and discuss ways to make Notre Dame a more welcoming place where all employees can thrive. Lunch will be provided.  Registration is required. Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources. Originally published at hr.nd.edu.