The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” —Matthew 25:40 During this Lenten season, come together in the Museum to explore and reflect on the parable of the goats and sheep in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:31-46). Through conversations about works of art and personal reflection in the galleries, discover how you can embrace and live out the Biblical passage. Thursday, April 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. or Saturday, April 5, 1:00–3:00 p.m. FREE, but registration is required. Limited to 25 participants for each session. The program is the same for both dates. Register here for the April 3 session. Register here for the April 5 session. This program is part of the "Living Matthew 25" series of community events coordinated by First Presbyterian Church of Downtown South Bend. Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu. https://cslc.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2025/04/05/visualizing-matthew-25-4/

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Abigail Washburn is a banjo virtuoso who became fluent in both the language and culture of China while prepping for a career in law focused on U.S.-China relations. Wu Fei, a Chinese musical prodigy and master of the 2,000-year-old 21-string guzheng, was destined for a professional career performing state-sanctioned works in her homeland. Diverging from those paths resulted in a convergence of musical careers that now boldly push the boundaries of what you expect to hear in concert. Blurring the lines between their different art forms and homes in Appalachia and China, the effervescent resonances of Fei's guzheng dance around Washburn's expressive banjo playing, creating a musical thread the two friends can't help but use to draw us all closer together. https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17151/wu-fei-and-abigail-washburn/

Join SAO for Wicked Fest on Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 pm-12:00 am on Library Lawn! Love the movie? Love the music? This night will not disappoint. With attractions/inflatables, student group performances, a photobooth, food trucks, a singalong showing of the movie, face painting, prizes, crafts, and more...all with elements of the beloved musical, it's sure to be a WICKED good time! Rain Location: Stepan Center https://sao.nd.edu/events/2025/04/05/wicked-fest/

Join us for Open Studio, a monthly drop-in program designed to help you connect with your creative side. This program encourages participants to engage—in guided or freestyle ways—with materials inspired by the themes, techniques, and media of a featured work of art. This season, we’ll focus on Ephiphanic Mass (Epitaph) by Julie Mehretu. Each month there will be a different project, allowing for new ways to connect with this work. Our Studio Host will be available to guide you through the month’s project or support you in your own creative endeavors. All materials are provided. Drop in when you can and stay as long as you like. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/04/06/open-studio-4/

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces, revisit familiar favorites from the collection, and discover works of art on view for the first time. Meet at the Welcome Desk. No registration is required, but each tour is limited to twenty participants. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/04/06/meet-your-museum-1/

Good communication is a key element of any relationship, and a mentoring relationship is noexception. This session is designed to provide scholars with the knowledge and skills to: 1)communicate effectively across diverse dimensions; 2) accept and use constructive feedback; 3)identify different communication styles; and 4) use multiple strategies for improving communication. Lunch will be provided. Registration: https://gradconnect.nd.edu/register/?id=8c6dc71f-9f28-416e-8440-e042571204b1