For the Week of August 18
The first student version will be sent on the evening of Sunday, August 24, once all students have arrived to campus.
Arts and Performances
Exhibitions
Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin 1880–1900
Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin 1880–1900 is the focus of a new exhibition this fall (through December 7) as the Raclin Murphy Museum brings together Osborne’s masterpieces from public and private collections in Ireland and the United States to examine the trajectory of his tragically short career.
Opening Tuesday, Aug. 19; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Bite-Sized Art: King Lear Edition
Join in for this special edition of a 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of the Raclin Murphy Museum’s education staff facilitates a brief, interactive conversation on a James Barry print featuring the notable Shakespearian characters King Lear and Cordelia.
Wednesday, Aug. 20; noon to 12:15 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Performances
ND Band’s First 2025 Marchout
The Notre Dame Band kicks off its 180th year Thursday with a campus marchout! Starting at Ricci Band Hall, they’ll parade past the Hesburgh Library, Clarke Memorial Fountain/Fieldhouse Mall, and Grace Hall. Veteran band members and auditioning students participate in this traditional event ringing in the beginning of a new school year.
Thursday, Aug. 21; 9:10 to 9:45 a.m.
Theater: King Lear (NDSF 2025)
Shakespeare’s King Lear is one of the playwright’s greatest creations: a powerful tale of loss, memory, insanity, and the importance of love. King Lear is brought to life by the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival’s Professional Company for the first time, under the direction of Pirronne Yousefzadeh. Performing Aug. 21–31 (previews Aug. 19 and 20). $10–$75.
(Opening) Thursday, Aug. 21; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23; 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24; 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 26; 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 27; 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 28; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30; 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31; 2 p.m.
Athletics and Sporting Events
Visit the Athletics composite schedule for events this week.
Deadlines or Registrations
Volunteers Needed: Pop Up Pregnancy and Family Village
Volunteers are needed to help direct attendees and facilitate the various services that will be provided at the Pop Up Pregnancy and Family Village event. Spanish-speaking volunteers are also most appreciated. Register by Friday, August 15.
Saturday, Aug. 23; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charles Black Community Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend
Season of Creation Programming
Notre Dame Sustainability has collaborated with partners across campus to host an exciting lineup of events to celebrate the Season of Creation. Events include a solar field walk and talk, green roof tours, a sustainability-focused panel discussion, a sustainable farm tour, and more. Review the Season of Creation calendar for more details. Many events are filling up fast, so register today.
Monday, Sept. 1, through Friday, Oct. 17; various dates in multiple locations
Lectures and Presentations
Mini Conference: “Faculty Teaching Well with Technology Semester Start-Up”
Prepare for the new semester with this mini conference that includes consultations, presentations, and workshops. Sessions will cover Canvas tips and design ideas, discussions and presentations on AI, and information about the Respondus Lockdown Browser pilot this fall. Instructors may attend some or all sessions. Breakfast pastries, coffee, and lunch are provided. Register by Monday, August 18. Calendar invitations will be sent when the registration form is completed.
Tuesday, Aug. 19; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 226, IT Center
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Michiana Science Café
As climate concerns continue to grow, understanding how carbon management works and what role it plays in our energy and environmental future is more important than ever. The session features speaker Emily Grubert, associate professor of sustainable energy policy and concurrent associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and earth sciences.
Tuesday, Aug. 19; 6 to 7 p.m. at Chicory Café, 105 E. Jefferson Blvd. #103, South Bend
Summus Master Class—“The Epigenetic Code: How Environment Shapes Our Genes”
Dive into the emerging science behind epigenetics and what it means for your long-term health with Dr. June Chin, professor at NYU and chief medical officer at Leafwell. Learn how factors like diet, stress, sleep, and environmental exposures can influence which genes turn on or off—affecting everything from disease risk to brain function. Register through your Summus dashboard at summusglobal.com/dashboard.
Thursday, Aug. 21; 1 to 1:45 p.m. virtually
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
Parking Lot Closures and Preparation for Move-in Staging
· Parking Services closed the following lots at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, for move-in staging: Dorr Road Student Lot, Rugby Student Lot, and Walsh Architecture Student Lot. Vehicles must be moved by noon Monday, August 18.
· The Fischer Faculty/Staff Lot closes the evening of Tuesday, August 19, and remains closed until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24. Any remaining vehicles in these lots will be issued a citation and may be impounded at the owner’s expense.
Planning to Travel Internationally This Fall?
Global Safety & Security reminds all faculty and staff to complete their required International Travel Registry at least four weeks before departure. Registration ensures you receive health, safety, and security updates and support while abroad.
Social Gatherings
Legends Euchre Tournament
Join this round-robin-style euchre tournament. Enjoy Bell’s beer samplings (for 21 years and older) during the tournament. Prizes for the first-place team. Register as a team of two on OpenTable by scrolling down to “Experiences” and clicking the “reserve” button. Limited to 30 teams. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. $5/person with valid student ID, $7/person for non-students.
Wednesday, Aug. 20; 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Latin Dance at Legends
Love to dance? Join in for Salsa Night. Beginners’ lesson starts at 7:30 p.m.; open dance from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, and more. $2 with valid student ID, $5 for non-students.
Saturday, Aug. 23; 7:30 to 10 p.m. in Legends Clubside
Tech Tips, Tools, and IT Maintenance
Canvas Tip: Set Your Course Home Page in Canvas
The course home page is the first view your students will see when they enter your course. Posting your personal information, course overview statement, and an image will give them a sense of what to expect this semester.
Also This Week ...
Move-in Waste Bins on Campus
Move-in season is here. Temporary waste containers are now available outside of residence halls to collect cardboard separately from other materials. Help Notre Dame continue to improve waste diversion rates by informing your residents not to put anything in a waste container unless they know where it’s going. Look for dumpsters labeled “cardboard” to recycle properly and dispose of other materials in accordance with their signage. Single-stream recycling, such as plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and paper, should continue to be placed in recycling toters available throughout campus buildings. If you need items like old furniture removed, submit a work order request using the Surplus tile.
To learn more about Notre Dame's move-in processes, visit green.nd.edu/move-in.
Originally published by at ndworks.nd.edu on August 18, 2025.