Support the local arts and immerse yourself with the sounds of Band, Orchestra, and Choir performances featuring the talented South Bend Community School Corporation Adams, Riley, and Washington High School students. Sponsored by the Venues Parks & Arts Foundation and the South Bend Alumni Association. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.Reserve FREE tickets at the Morris Performing Arts Center. https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/south-bend-music-festival/7202/

Join Grad Life and yoga instructor Steve Krojo for a relaxing session of free yoga. Mats provided. All graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses are welcome. Please register on RecRegister in advance of attendance to ensure your spot.  Find the right session by following these steps: Classifications> Restricted Fitness Class>Private Graduate Student Life>Register.

Visio Divina, or “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to prayerfully and meditatively enter into an image. Join us for guided sessions of visio divina on the first Tuesday of every month with sacred art in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel or in the galleries. This opportunity is a wonderful way to spiritually engage with works in the collection. Whether you are new to the practice of visio divina or a long-time devotee, all are welcome for a moment of peace, prayer, and meditation. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/04/01/sacred-art-visio-divina-5/

This workshop helps participants to grasp some of the pedagogical challenges posed by generative AI technologies for humanities classes specifically, while collaboratively developing principles and strategies for instructors who want to integrate AI productively into classroom discussions and activities. Participants will also consider the ethical implications of introducing AI into their courses. While discussion revolves around the humanities, participants from all disciplines are encouraged to attend. Facilitators: Kyler Schubkegel, Graduate Associate Salvatore Riolo, Graduate Associate https://learning.nd.edu/workshops-and-events/2025/04/01/ai-in-the-humanities-classroom-1/

If you're interested in practicing authentic conversation in Spanish, this group is for you. Listen to an interesting, informal presentation in Spanish, then discuss in small groups. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/12830368

Sponsored by the History of Philosophy Forum In this first roundtable in the series "Dialogues between Eastern Philosophy and Western Traditions," participants will discuss the topic of "The Good Life with Responsibility and Freedom." Speakers: Michael Puett, the Walter C. Klein Professor of Chinese History and Anthropology, Harvard University Meghan Sullivan, the Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy; director of the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, University of Notre Dame The speakers in the first roundtable, Michael Puett and Meghan Sullivan, are leading scholars of Eastern and Western ethical traditions, respectively. Both professors have crafted phenomenally successful undergraduate courses. Prof. Puett's "Classical Chinese Ethical and Political Theory" is Harvard's third most popular undergraduate course, inviting students to reevaluate contemporary assumptions about ethics in light of classical Chinese thought. Prof. Sullivan's "God and the Good Life" at Notre Dame introduces philosophy to students as a "way of life," drawing upon such figures as Plato, Aristotle , and Descartes to present different ways of engaging with questions of ultimate meaning. Organizer: Liang Cai, associate professor of history, University of Notre Dame Series Description: This series of roundtables is designed to foster meaningful exchanges between Eastern and Western philosophers on the themes of responsibility, rights, and virtue. These dialogues aim to inspire thoughtful solutions to contemporary social and international challenges. In the early 20th century, Chinese intellectuals and politicians, confronted with Western imperialism and colonialism, critiqued their own traditions, particularly Confucianism, for a perceived lack of emphasis on freedom and rights. They argued that the focus on responsibility and virtue stifled humanity, individual freedom, and creativity, leading to slower economic and technological development. In 1992, the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama argued that the rise of Western liberal democracy signified the "end of history" and the final form of human government. However, in the 21st century, we have seen that societies prioritizing freedom and individual rights can become polarized and divided, both internally and internationally. Echoing the 2024–25 Notre Dame Forum Theme, "What Do We Owe Each Other," this roundtable series aims to create a platform for Eastern and Western philosophers to discuss different philosophical traditions’ perspectives on responsibility, rights, and virtue. Through these dialogues, we hope to bridge social divides and foster healing amidst suffering, division, and injustice. Cosponsored by the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, and the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Originally published at historyofphilosophy.nd.edu. https://events.nd.edu/events/2025/04/01/history-of-philosophy-workshop-dialogues-between-eastern-philosophy-and-western-traditions/