ND students, unplug and play during the McDonald Center’s private event! Choose from laser tag, mini golf, bowling, axe throwing, and more. Transportation to Mishawaka will be provided. Click here to register. Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu. https://events.nd.edu/events/2025/04/10/the-power-of-play-generations-adventureplex/

The Notre Dame Student Peace Conference is an annual conference organized by undergraduate peace studies students at the University of Notre Dame. During this free conference, undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and abroad present original research, showcase innovative practices, and network with peers who share their passion for peace. More information about this year’s conference will be provided in the coming months. Students and faculty who wish to learn more about participating in the upcoming conference can visit the conference program page. Originally published at kroc.nd.edu. https://events.nd.edu/events/2025/04/11/notre-dame-student-peace-conference-2/

Prepare your hearts and minds for Holy Week in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel on Friday, April 11, from 9:30–10:00 a.m. This opportunity to worship amidst site-specific installations offers an opportunity to reflect on the connection between liturgy and the arts. Following the Mass, we will offer a ten-minute guided exploration of a work of art on view featuring the Passion. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/04/11/mass-in-the-em-mary-queen-of-families-chapel-em-5/

Get an intimate look at how Notre Dame sources its greens for Campus Dining. Nestled right here in South Bend, Pure Green Farms is an indoor hydroponic farm that grows crisp, leafy greens without pesticides and is never touched by a human hand. Lead grower Chris Johnson will provide a tour of the facility and discuss how their operations are shaping the future of sustainable farming practices.  Transportation to and from the farm will be provided. This event is limited to 10 people, so don't miss your chance to see this incredible facility! Register for the tour  Due to the nature of this facility, participants with mobility concerns may have limited access to parts of the farm. https://green.nd.edu/events/2025/04/11/save-the-date-pure-green-farms-tour/

Why Well-Run Companies Will Continue to Fail  is presented by Alex Slawsby, chief growth officer, InnoLead, an organization that creates  content, events and tools to help the world’s largest network of corporate strategy, innovation and R&D leaders drive change more successfully. The Ten Years Hence speaker series explores issues, ideas, and trends likely to affect business and society over the next decade. The theme of the 2025 series is Innovation: The Process of Creation and Renewal. Ten Years Hence is sponsored by the Eugene Clark Distinguished Lecture Series endowment. This is one of seven lectures in the Ten Years Hence Lecture Series. See website for details and other lecture dates. Free and open to students, faculty, staff and public. https://events.nd.edu/events/2025/04/11/ten-years-hence-lecture-why-well-run-companies-will-continue-to-fail/

Join the conversation with community leaders and faculty as we seek to better understand and respond to pressing issues in South Bend. Learn about the realities facing our city and consider collaborative possibilities for faculty research alongside government officials, nonprofit leaders, and neighborhood residents. Lunch provided. This meeting will focus on education and be moderated by Mark Berends, professor of sociology at the University of Notre Dame. Due to limited space, this event is by invitation only. Questions? Contact Regina Williams-Preston at rwilli49@nd.edu. https://socialconcerns.nd.edu/event/south-bend-questions-of-justice-education/