The Labor Café recognizes Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitments to human dignity, equality of opportunity, and decent work for all as we devote a special session to the place of immigrants in the labor market, economy, and social fabric of the American nation. Facilitator: Z Zavala (POLS & HIST ’27) A dozen short pieces to get the conversation started (non-required reading; feel free to dip into any or all):“Explainer: Immigrants and the U.S. Economy,” Migration Policy Institute, Oct. 2024 “The U.S. benefits from immigration but policy reforms needed to maximize gains,” Economic Policy Institute, Oct 4, 2024 “Tax Payments by Undocumented Immigrants,” Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy, July 30, 2024 “The H-1B Visa Program and Its Impact on the U.S. Economy,” American Immigration Council, Jan 3, 2025 “Immigrants drive Nebraska’s economy. Trump’s mass deportations pledge is a threat,” NPR, Jan 22, 2025 “Don’t Call Trump’s Plan 'Mass Deportation',” City Journal, Jan 21, 2025 “Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportation of immigrants ‘a disgrace’” AP News, Jan 20, 2025 “Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump’s immigration crackdown?” CBS News, Jan 23, 2025 “These immigrant workers shined a light on labor abuse. Will Trump let them stay?” NPR, Jan 15, 2025 “As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low,” CalMatters, Jan 20, 2025 “Immigrants Are a Vital Part of Kentucky Communities,” Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, Jan 17, 2025 “Escaping Oklahoma: A Worker’s Story From Inside an Illegal Marijuana Operation,” ProPublica, Aug 16, 2024-- Labor curious? Visit the Labor Café — where ND talks work! The Labor Café convenes the Notre Dame community for casual conversation on contemporary questions about work, workers, and workplaces. What rights and protections should those who work for others have? What’s the proper role for government in the economy? How should we address enduring problems of inequality, poverty, and lack of opportunity? And what does Catholic social tradition have to say about these labor questions? Participants choose the concrete topics, all people are welcome, and all opinions are entertained.

A national treasure, the remarkably versatile Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis is a generational institution in music and the related arts. And the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center's 20th anniversary season would only be complete with a return engagement by the baddest big band in the land and the very first Presenting Series artist! Kicking off the programming on September 19, 2004, returning in 2008, and again for the 10th anniversary season in 2014, you know we're all in this for a swingin' time. GET TICKETS  

Ring in the Lunar New Year with food, stickers, local shopping and more at the Portage Collective, 905 Portage Avenue, South Bend. The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies is sponsoring free cookies from Chips & Doodles and Year of the Snake stickers while supplies last! Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Two-time Grammy nominee for Best Classical Vocal Solo Album, soprano Laura Strickling and Notre Dame's own critically acclaimed pianist Daniel Schlosberg embark on a journey through American art song, featuring works by masters of 20th- and 21st-century vocal repertoire. Through their landmark 40@40 song commissioning project, they endeavor to add to the modern song canon, bringing world premiere performances. GET TICKETS  

The AAHD Gallery is excited to present Second Chances, an exhibition showcasing new works by second-year MFA students in Studio Art and Design. Featured artists include Lily Dorian (sculpture), Heidi Dargle (visual communication design), Franceska Alvarado (painting and drawing), Lucy Schultz (industrial design), and Olivia Koziel (photography). The exhibition runs weekdays from January 30 to February 13, 2025, with a special opening reception on January 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us to celebrate these talented, emerging artists and their inspiring creations. Originally published at artdept.nd.edu.

The AAHD Gallery is excited to present Second Chances, an exhibition showcasing new works by second-year MFA students in Studio Art and Design. Featured artists include Lily Dorian (sculpture), Heidi Dargle (visual communication design), Franceska Alvarado (painting and drawing), Lucy Schultz (industrial design), and Olivia Koziel (photography). The exhibition runs weekdays from January 30 to February 13, 2025, with a special opening reception on January 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us to celebrate these talented, emerging artists and their inspiring creations. Originally published at artdept.nd.edu.