The Multi-Language Reading Club is back!Join other language learners in our multi-language reading club! Spend an hour relaxing and reading for fun in the company of others Bring a foreign language book, magazine, or newspaper or read one from the library collectionDon't miss this opportunity to practice your language literacy! For more information, contact:Ana Fauri (afauri@nd.edu) Azeb Haileselassie (ahailese@nd.edu) Noriko Hanabusa (Hanabusa.1@nd.edu) Hana Kang (hkang2@nd.edu) Rachel Parroquin (parroquin.1@nd.edu) Tiziana Serafini (tserafin@nd.edu)  Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

Join FLTA Jinan Abou Ali for some coffee and conversation in Arabic! Contact Jinan (jabouali@nd.edu) for more information. See below for full schedule of all Arabic Language and Cultural Tables:Date Time Location ActivityOctober 3, 2022 Monday 6:00 p.m. CSLC Bond Hall 334 Language TableOctober 31, 2022 Monday 6:00 p.m. CSLC Bond Hall 334 Language TableNovember 1, 2022 Tuesday 5:00 p.m. CSLC Bond Hall 334 The Magic of Lebanese Culture: A Garden of TraditionsNovember 14, 2022 Monday 6:00 p.m. CSLC Bond Hall 334 Language TableNovember 28, 2022 Monday 6:00 p.m. CSLC Bond Hall 334 Language TableNovember 29, 2022 Tuesday 5:00 p.m. CSLC Bond Hall 334 The White Dress and the Dabke: Lebanese Wedding TraditionsOriginally published at cslc.nd.edu.

On October 2, Brazilian citizens head to the polls in one of the most anticipated elections in Latin America this year: the presidential race between former president Luís Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Whatever the outcome, our panel of experts will discuss the important takeaways from this first round and the implications not only for Brazil, but for the rest of the world – and democracy itself.  Panelists: Malu A. C. Gatto Assoc. Prof. of Latin American Politics, Institute of the Americas, University College London Kellogg Institute Visiting Fellow Nelson Rojas De Carvalho Assoc. Prof. of Political Science, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro Kellogg Institute Guest Scholar Luiz Vilaça Kellogg institute PhD Fellow Moderator: Scott Mainwaring  Eugene P. and Helen Conley Professor of Political Science  Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow

How can culturally diverse people in higher education learn well together in ways that are relevant and stimulating? To enhance student motivation and learning, this workshop discusses various aspects of inclusive curriculum designing for future teachers in a diverse academic environment. Register to receive Zoom link! Register Here Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

Come join the Portuguese program to practice speaking Portuguese. There's going to be coffee and pão de queijo. You'll love it! All are welcome! For more information, contact João Victor Schmicheck at jschmich@nd.edu. Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

Featuring Nicole Welk-Joerger, deputy director, Center for 21st Century Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Desantis Welk Joerger V2 Originally published at history.nd.edu.

Italian Coffee Hour, a new and fun experience every month where you are welcome to meet and practice your Italian with members of the Italian Program, Italophones, Italophiles, and people with an appreciation for all things Italian. All are welcome! For more information, contact cslcstaf@nd.edu.   Originally published at italianstudies.nd.edu.

BUY TICKETS Ruthless ambition gives way to murder in Macbeth, Shakespeare’s always-relevant examination of the lacerating effect of the reckless desire for power. This poisonous cocktail of ambition, guilt, and paranoia, with subtle seasonings of the supernatural, explores fascinatingly conflicted characters with the velocity of a riveting thriller. Intense, disturbing, and, ultimately, profoundly moving, Macbeth is one of the playwright’s greatest dramatic achievements.  Prophesied to become a great king, the Scottish warrior Macbeth undertakes a brutal path to power. With his scheming wife by his side, Macbeth maneuvers and murders his way into the throne. But with his ascension comes a steep price. With vengeful rivals threatening to strip everything away, Macbeth’s tormented conscience leads him into a downward spiral of madness and self-destruction.  Actors From The London Stage, the renowned five-actor touring group, brings this extraordinary tale to life during a sweeping international tour this fall. With five actors each portraying multiple roles, the dynamic energy of Shakespeare's thrilling tale will be revealed like never before.CAST:Roger May: Macbeth / Old Man / Sergeant / MessengerAnne Odeke: Malcolm / Lady Macduff / First Witch / First Murderer / Caithness / Gentlewoman / MessengerClaire Redcliffe: Lady Macbeth / Donalbain / Ross / Fleance / Second Witch / Young Siward / MessengerAnnabelle Terry: Banquo / Lennox / Porter / Doctor / Son / Menteith / Siward / HecateMichael Wagg: King Duncan / Macduff / Third Witch / Second Murderer / Angus / SeytonPRESS & MEDIA"PAC to open season with Dance Collective show," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 8/14/22"Scene Calendar: Family Fishing Day, art exhibits, Water Day, Back to School Bash and more," The Gainesville Sun, 8/12/22"Line-up for 48th Bermuda Festival unveiled," The Royal Gazette, 8/2/22FALL 2022 TOURING SCHEDULESeptember 19-25: University of Texas - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX September 26-October 2: University of North Carolina - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC October 3-9: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN October 10-16: DePauw University, Greencastle, IN October 17-22: Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela, HI October 24-30: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA October 31-November 6: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL November 7-13: TBD November 14-20: Bermuda Festival, Hamilton, Bermuda November 28 & 29: Canada Water Theatre, London, United KingdomOriginally published at shakespeare.nd.edu.

The Fall lectures are being planned in a hybrid online and in-person format. Please register here. The Center for Italian Studies is pleased to host a lecture by Professor Jessica Harris of St. John's University, titled: 'Permettereste a vostro figlio di sposare Lola?': Latent Fascism, American Culture, and Blackness in Postwar ItalyThe end of the Second World War marked a new beginning for Italy as the country sought to transition from Fascism to a modern, industrialized Republic, distancing itself from the racialized and xenophobic discourses of its totalitarian past. An important aspect of this desired transformation was the notion of race, particularly how Italians understood Blackness in their country and its relation to Italian national identity. Contributing to Italians’ understanding was the notable presence of African American men and women in Italian cultural productions—film, television, and fashion—in the decades following the war. This lecture examines the Italian film and television career of African American singer, dancer, and actress Lola Falana, analyzing the intersection of race, gender, and American cultural capital in a country noted for its “colonial unconscious.” This mental state allowed for the racist discourse and discriminatory practices from the Fascist era to persist in the new Republic. However, the ongoing Cold War and strong attraction of American popular culture in Italy granted Falana a certain cultural capital, allowing her to be depicted in a rather progressive way in comparison to her female African counterparts. But, she still did not escape the denigrating racialized stereotypes and rhetoric of Italian colonialism. Drawing on Italian visual media and African American and Italian print archival material, the lecture illustrates how Falana represents American cultural imperialism yet latent Fascist colonial racist rhetoric. Jessica L. Harris is a scholar of African-American History, 20th century U.S. and the World, Black Europe, Women’s History, and Modern Italy, with a particular interest in gender and race, their intersection with material culture, and the subsequent effect on group identities. Her current book project is a transnational cultural history on race and gender relations in Italy and the United States. Placing women at the center of analysis, the book employs the methodological approaches of critical race studies, cultural studies, gender studies, and post-colonial studies to examine the presence of African American women in 20th century Italian television, film, music, and fashion.The lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of Africana Studies, Department of Film, Television, and Theatre, and by the Department of History at Notre Dame.Originally published at italianstudies.nd.edu.

BUY TICKETS Ruthless ambition gives way to murder in Macbeth, Shakespeare’s always-relevant examination of the lacerating effect of the reckless desire for power. This poisonous cocktail of ambition, guilt, and paranoia, with subtle seasonings of the supernatural, explores fascinatingly conflicted characters with the velocity of a riveting thriller. Intense, disturbing, and, ultimately, profoundly moving, Macbeth is one of the playwright’s greatest dramatic achievements.  Prophesied to become a great king, the Scottish warrior Macbeth undertakes a brutal path to power. With his scheming wife by his side, Macbeth maneuvers and murders his way into the throne. But with his ascension comes a steep price. With vengeful rivals threatening to strip everything away, Macbeth’s tormented conscience leads him into a downward spiral of madness and self-destruction.  Actors From The London Stage, the renowned five-actor touring group, brings this extraordinary tale to life during a sweeping international tour this fall. With five actors each portraying multiple roles, the dynamic energy of Shakespeare's thrilling tale will be revealed like never before.CAST:Roger May: Macbeth / Old Man / Sergeant / MessengerAnne Odeke: Malcolm / Lady Macduff / First Witch / First Murderer / Caithness / Gentlewoman / MessengerClaire Redcliffe: Lady Macbeth / Donalbain / Ross / Fleance / Second Witch / Young Siward / MessengerAnnabelle Terry: Banquo / Lennox / Porter / Doctor / Son / Menteith / Siward / HecateMichael Wagg: King Duncan / Macduff / Third Witch / Second Murderer / Angus / SeytonPRESS & MEDIA"PAC to open season with Dance Collective show," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 8/14/22"Scene Calendar: Family Fishing Day, art exhibits, Water Day, Back to School Bash and more," The Gainesville Sun, 8/12/22"Line-up for 48th Bermuda Festival unveiled," The Royal Gazette, 8/2/22FALL 2022 TOURING SCHEDULESeptember 19-25: University of Texas - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX September 26-October 2: University of North Carolina - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC October 3-9: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN October 10-16: DePauw University, Greencastle, IN October 17-22: Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela, HI October 24-30: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA October 31-November 6: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL November 7-13: TBD November 14-20: Bermuda Festival, Hamilton, Bermuda November 28 & 29: Canada Water Theatre, London, United KingdomOriginally published at shakespeare.nd.edu.

Interested in study abroad programs? Are you studying a language? Then you won't want to miss this!Join the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures for a quick information session (30 minutes) followed by 15 minutes of Q&A to learn about the Summer Language Abroad (SLA) grant that's opening up next month! First of two back-to-back info sessions. In this session, you will learn about:What is the SLA grant program? How do I apply? When do applications open? Do I have to be a language major or minor? How much funding will I receive? Do I receive course credit for study abroad? What are some of the requirements?There will be two information sessions for SLA on October 7:12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.No registration needed. Add to your schedule today!  For more information, contact Mary Davis (mdavis35@nd.edu). Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

Interested in study abroad programs? Are you studying a language? Then you won't want to miss this!Join the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures for a quick information session (30 minutes) followed by 15 minutes of Q&A to learn about the Summer Language Abroad (SLA) grant that's opening up next month! First of two back-to-back info sessions. In this session, you will learn about:What is the SLA grant program? How do I apply? When do applications open? Do I have to be a language major or minor? How much funding will I receive? Do I receive course credit for study abroad? What are some of the requirements?There will be two information sessions for SLA on October 7:12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.No registration needed. Add to your schedule today!  For more information, contact Mary Davis (mdavis35@nd.edu). Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

BUY TICKETS Ruthless ambition gives way to murder in Macbeth, Shakespeare’s always-relevant examination of the lacerating effect of the reckless desire for power. This poisonous cocktail of ambition, guilt, and paranoia, with subtle seasonings of the supernatural, explores fascinatingly conflicted characters with the velocity of a riveting thriller. Intense, disturbing, and, ultimately, profoundly moving, Macbeth is one of the playwright’s greatest dramatic achievements.  Prophesied to become a great king, the Scottish warrior Macbeth undertakes a brutal path to power. With his scheming wife by his side, Macbeth maneuvers and murders his way into the throne. But with his ascension comes a steep price. With vengeful rivals threatening to strip everything away, Macbeth’s tormented conscience leads him into a downward spiral of madness and self-destruction.  Actors From The London Stage, the renowned five-actor touring group, brings this extraordinary tale to life during a sweeping international tour this fall. With five actors each portraying multiple roles, the dynamic energy of Shakespeare's thrilling tale will be revealed like never before.CAST:Roger May: Macbeth / Old Man / Sergeant / MessengerAnne Odeke: Malcolm / Lady Macduff / First Witch / First Murderer / Caithness / Gentlewoman / MessengerClaire Redcliffe: Lady Macbeth / Donalbain / Ross / Fleance / Second Witch / Young Siward / MessengerAnnabelle Terry: Banquo / Lennox / Porter / Doctor / Son / Menteith / Siward / HecateMichael Wagg: King Duncan / Macduff / Third Witch / Second Murderer / Angus / SeytonPRESS & MEDIA"PAC to open season with Dance Collective show," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 8/14/22"Scene Calendar: Family Fishing Day, art exhibits, Water Day, Back to School Bash and more," The Gainesville Sun, 8/12/22"Line-up for 48th Bermuda Festival unveiled," The Royal Gazette, 8/2/22FALL 2022 TOURING SCHEDULESeptember 19-25: University of Texas - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX September 26-October 2: University of North Carolina - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC October 3-9: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN October 10-16: DePauw University, Greencastle, IN October 17-22: Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela, HI October 24-30: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA October 31-November 6: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL November 7-13: TBD November 14-20: Bermuda Festival, Hamilton, Bermuda November 28 & 29: Canada Water Theatre, London, United KingdomOriginally published at shakespeare.nd.edu.

Come celebrate Hangul Day 2022! This Korean national holiday celebrates the Korean language. Come join the Korean program faculty, staff, and students to learn about the history of the Korean language and writing, meet the faculty of the Korean faculty and other students, and learn about how pursuing a Korean minor can help you with your future career plans. All are welcome — refreshments available. For more information, contact Hana Kang (hkang2@nd.edu). Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

The role of feedback is critical to advancing language proficiency. In this EdTalk, Lauren Rosen, director of the Collaborative Language Program at the University of Wisconsin, will share techniques to save time through flipping lessons that gather immediate feedback and inform instruction. About Lauren Lauren Rosen is the director of the University of Wisconsin System Collaborative Language Program. For over thirty years she has been growing a now nationally recognized program for sharing language courses across university campuses including LCTL instruction. In addition, she works closely with language educators in developing engaging collaborative approaches to technology integration into a variety of language learning contexts including blended and online courses. She has published numerous articles on the integration of Internet technology for learning world languages and is a regular presenter at state, regional, national, and international conferences. As an often-requested speaker, her current research focuses on the affordances of asynchronous and synchronous learning environments to build community and the impact of emerging technologies on developing language proficiency in blended and online language courses.   Online via Zoom   Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

You d🍩nut want to miss this!Join the Arts and Letters Staff Advisory (SAS) Committee for Donuts & Donations At this sweet tailgate, staff will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts, hot apple cider, coffee, and T-shirts. Our annual raffle is also back including a football signed by Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman! More information and a full list of raffle items are available here. All proceeds support United Health Services in providing breast cancer screenings and treatment services to local patients in the Michiana area.    Originally published at al.nd.edu.

The English Conversation Table meets bi-monthly and is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers and to make some new friends in the process. It is free and open to anyone at Notre Dame. Come, join us!  For more information and to be added to the participants' email list, contact Josh Barthuly or Lea Barthuly.  Full ECT Schedule Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

Fiona Cunningham is assistant professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests lie the intersection of technology and conflict, with an empirical focus on China. Her research has appeared in academic and popular outlets including International Security, Security Studies, The Washington Quarterly and The Texas National Security Review. Cunningham has held fellowships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation, and Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. She also conducted fieldwork in China as a joint Ph.D. research fellow at the Renmin University of China in Beijing. Cunningham is a research affiliate of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a non-resident scholar in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Previously, she was assistant professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University. She received her Ph.D. in 2018 from the Department of Political Science at MIT. Readahead - TBD Originally published at ndisc.nd.edu.

The art of color in beautiful handcrafted textiles, jewelry, and other handcrafts has been part of the indigenous culture of South America going back over 5,000 years. Andean art in the form of handcrafts inspires artists and artisans even today. In this cultural presentation, Quechua instructor and FLTA Jefferson Saransig will give his personal experience in showing how the people of the Andes express their traditions and ideas in the products they make. He will also talk about  the "mindalae" who travel to other countries to sell the products of the Andes. Participants will make their own Andean-inspired bracelets using recycled materials. Space is limited so please register single or group numbers by October 21, 2022 at the button below. ALL are welcome!  Register Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

Join the Portuguese Program for a fun evening filled with food and festivities. Learn a few words in Portuguese, practice your conversation skills in Portuguese, and learn about the cultures of Portuguese speaking countries. All are welcome. For more information, contact João Schmicheck (jschmich@nd.edu). Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

The English Conversation Table (ECT — formerly English Language Table) meets bi-monthly and is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers and to make some new friends in the process. For more information and to be added to the participants' email list, contact Josh Barthuly or Lea Barthuly.  Full ECT Schedule Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

Meg K. Guliford is an assistant professor in Drexel University's Department of Politics. Her broad research agenda reflects her interests in political violence, conflict processes, and U.S. foreign policy. Prior to joining Drexel, she was a vice-provost postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Guliford received her Ph.D. in International Relations from Tufts University, an M.P.P. from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. Before pursuing an academic career, she spent more than a decade working in the national security and intelligence community.  Originally published at ndisc.nd.edu.

The Lebanese culture is one of the most diverse of the Arab countries. Just like a stroll through a beautiful garden creates a magical feeling when it is filled with a variety of plants, flowers and foliage, a stroll through the culture of Lebanon will also fill you with wonder. Join FLTA Jinan Abou Ali as she brings to life the rich, interwoven culture of Lebananon by sharing traditions of food, music, clothing and fun facts. All are welcome! For more information, contact Jinan (jabouali@nd.edu) Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.

The Department of Theology will host the Fourth Annual Liss Lecture in Judaica. The speaker will be Professor Debra Kaplan, ​Bar-Ilan University.​Debra Kaplan ​​teaches Jewish History at Bar-Ilan University,​​ where she is the director of the Halpern Center for Jewish Self-Perception. S​​he is the author of "Beyond Expulsion" (Stanford University Press, 2011; Hebrew translation Merkaz Zalman Shazar, 2016) and "The Patrons and Their Poor" (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2020). She has won grants from the American Historical Association, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Israel Science Foundation, and has held fellowships at the Katz Center at University of Pennsylvania and the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies. Her teaching and research interests include Jewish-Christian relations, early modern social history, the Jewish community and its spaces, and women’s history.   The lecture is free and open to the public and a reception will follow in the Scholars Lounge.  Sponsored by: Department of Theology, Liss Lectures in Judaica Originally published at theology.nd.edu.

Image courtesy of Stanford UniversityThe Fall lectures are being planned in a hybrid online and in-person format. Please register here.The Center for Italian Studies is pleased to host a lecture by Professor Rachel Midura of Virginia Tech University titled:Deadly Letters: Plague, Banditry, and Heresy in Early Modern MailBy the mid sixteenth-century, continental Europe depended upon mail for the ordinary pulse of governance and commerce. Communications networks remained as vulnerable as the humans who carried the letters. As a contemporary proverb put it, “he who rides by post, plays with death." I use state archives from across Italy to explore how protecting postal couriers from brigandage, plague, and political or religious rebellion shaped international relations. The expansion of state-sponsored postal systems into carrying private mail relied upon surveilling and intervening into a contentious public sphere.Rachel Midura is an assistant professor of early modern European and digital history at Virginia Tech University. Her most recent article, "Itinerating Europe: Early Modern Spatial Networks in Printed Itineraries, 1545-1700" appeared in the Journal of Social History in Summer 2021. She is currently at work on her first book, tentatively titled Postal Intelligence: The Tassis Family and Communications Revolution in Early Modern Europe on early modern surveillance, espionage, and the origins of Europe’s postal systems. She finished her PhD in early modern European history in 2020 at Stanford University, where she was also a senior graduate research fellow at the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis. The event is co-sponsored by the Department of History at Notre Dame. Originally published at italianstudies.nd.edu.

Rachel Elizabeth Whitlark is an associate professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Previously, she was a post-doctoral research fellow with the Project on Managing the Atom and International Security Program within the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Security Studies Program. Whitlark’s book, All Options on the Table: Leaders, Preventive War, and Nuclear Proliferation (Cornell University Press 2021), investigates American and Israeli decision-making regarding the use of preventive military force as a counter-proliferation strategy. Elsewhere, she explores topics including nuclear latency – the precursor technology central to a state’s ability to acquire either nuclear weapons or civilian nuclear energy, the use of scenarios for methodological and pedagogical purposes, and a variety of contemporary U.S. and international foreign policy challenges. Her work has been published in such journals as Security Studies, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, International Studies Quarterly, and International Studies Perspectives, as well as in policy outlets including The Washington Quarterly, Texas National Security Review, and Survival. Her commentary has appeared in online fora including War on the Rocks, The Duck of Minerva, The Washington Post’s Monkey Cage, and TheWeek.com. Readahead - TBD Originally published at ndisc.nd.edu.

Founded in 2008, iconoclastic Brooklyn Rider surpasses previous milestones in excellence by approaching the string quartet with an omnivores appetite — a medium with deep historical roots, it inspires endless possibilities for invention. The quartet's versatility is one of the wonders of current music. This performance takes place at the LaBar Recital Hall in the O'Neill Hall of Music. Recommended for ages 5 and up.   GET TICKETS

Jeff D. Colgan is the Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and director of the Climate Solutions Lab at the Watson Institute for Public and International Affairs at Brown University. His research focuses on international order, especially as related to energy and the environment. His latest book, Partial Hegemony: Oil Politics and International Order was published in September 2021 by Oxford University Press. His book won the 2021 Best Book Prize (Energy Policy, Non-Fiction) from the American Energy Society. His previous book, Petro-Aggression: When Oil Causes War, was published in 2013 by Cambridge University Press. He has published work in International Organization, Foreign Affairs, World Politics, International Security and elsewhere. He also occasionally blogs at the Monkey Cage and Foreign Affairs. On Twitter, he is @JeffDColgan Professor Colgan previously taught at the School of International Service of American University 2010-2014, and was a Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC in 2012-13. He completed his Ph.D. at Princeton University, and was a Canada-US Fulbright Scholar at UC Berkeley, where he earned a Master’s in Public Policy. Colgan has worked with the World Bank, McKinsey & Company, and The Brattle Group. Originally published at ndisc.nd.edu.