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University founder Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., died on the eve of All Saints’

Day, Oct.31, 1893, at the age of 79. He died peacefully in the arms of Rev. John Zahm, C.S.C., after years of physical suffering from Bright’s Disease, a decline that followed the celebration of his golden jubilee as priest in 1888.

The University mourned his death and gathered for a large funeral celebration on Nov. 11. Scholastic said: “The grand repre-sentation of the clergy, friends and former students, who gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the distinguished dead, did honor to themselves, and was consoling to the spiritual children of the departed Superior, testifying, as it did, to the general appreciation of his worth.”

Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati gave the homily.

“I do not think that in all our country, nor in any other country, there is a place where one single man has transformed a savage wilderness into such a city of material splen-dor, intellectual culture, and spiritual life as this University of Notre Dame,” Archbishop Elder said. “This grand temple of God, with its majestic proportions, its soul-moving decorations; this altar of the living Sacrifice, enriched with all that art and skill could lay out upon it — these are the creations of his genius animated by his zeal for the glory of God. This University around us with its nu-merous grand buildings — each one of them itself a monument of which any man might well be proud — these spacious halls of science equipped with all the best appliances of the age, these are but some of the material monuments of his ability and untiring labor.”

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BY DENNIS BROWN, MEDIA RELATIONS

Longtime philanthropists in the greater South Bend community — Ernestine Raclin and her daughter and son-in-law Carmen and Chris Murphy — have made a lead gift to the University for the construction of a new community asset, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at Notre Dame.

To be located in Notre Dame’s new arts district on the south end of the campus facing Angela Boulevard, the museum will be easily accessible for both on- and off-campus patrons.

At 70,000 square feet, the $66 million Raclin Murphy Museum of Art will be the first phase of what is ultimately to become a 132,000-square-foot museum complex. Construction will begin in 2020 with an anticipated completion in late 2021 or early 2022.

It will join the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park, Matthew and Joyce Walsh Family

Hall of Architecture and O’Neill Hall of Music in an assemblage of new facilities dedicated to the arts. The strategic location of the Raclin Murphy Museum will make it a welcoming entrance to the campus at Eddy Street, bringing the community and University together.

Raclin is a Trustee Emerita of Notre Dame, a formidable community leader for many years on the local, state and national levels and a generous supporter of the University. She, the Carmichael Foundation and her family made a lead gift to Notre Dame in 2011 to fund the renovation of the Morris Inn, the full-service on-campus hotel that was originally constructed in 1952 with a gift from her parents, the late Ernest M. and Ella L. Morris. She also contributed to Raclin-Carmichael Hall, the home to Notre Dame’s W.M. Keck Center for Transgene Research and the Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend.

Chris Murphy is chair, president and chief executive officer of

Raclin, Murphys make lead gift for new art museum

1st Source Corp. A 1968 Notre Dame graduate, he has served as CEO of the bank since 1977 and on its board for 45 years. In

addition to the Morris Inn, he and Carmi have supported Raclin-Carmichael Hall, the 1st Source Bank Commercialization Award and multiple other projects at Notre Dame.

Chris Murphy serves on Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters Advisory Council, and he and Carmi are members of the President’s Circle and Gift Planning Advancement Committee. In addition to serving on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, he is chair of the Medical Education Foundation and the Indiana Academy Board of Regents, and he is a member of the board of the Independent Colleges of Indiana.

Carmi Murphy has served on the Snite Museum Advisory Council since 2007 and is a life board member of WNIT. She served for 15 years on the Saint Mary’s College Board of Trustees and now sits on the President’s Circle. Among others, she serves of the boards of the Michiana YMCA, Memorial Health Foundation and Family and Children’s Center. Four of Chris and Carmi’s children have Notre Dame

degrees.The Snite Museum is located

north of Notre Dame Stadium and will remain an integral part of the campus. It opened in 1980 thanks to a $2 million gift from Fred B. Snite Sr. Some 15,000 schoolchildren visit the Notre Dame campus each year to experience the arts.

Notre Dame’s art collections number more than 29,500 works.

Exceptional holdings include the Jack and Alfrieda Feddersen Collection of Rembrandt Etchings, the Noah L. and Muriel Butkin Collection of 19th-Century French Art, the John D. Reilly Collection of Old Master Drawings, the Janos Scholz Collection of 19th-Century European Photographs, the Mr. and Mrs. Russell G. Ashbaugh Jr. Collection of Mestrovic Sculptures, the George Rickey Sculpture Archive, and the Virginia A. Marten Collection of Decorative Arts. Other collection strengths include Mesoamerican art, 20th-century art, Native American art, Old Master paintings and decorative and design arts.

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and Ernestine Raclin.

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On Wednesday, Jan. 10, all regular faculty and staff received an email from Executive Vice President John Affleck-Graves inviting them to participate in the biennial ImproveND survey.

ImproveND gives faculty and staff the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience with a wide variety of internal services at Notre Dame. The survey will be administered from Jan. 10 to Jan. 31, 2018, and is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Bosnian.

In consultation with numerous campus divisions and departments, the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research completely redesigned the ImproveND ques-tionnaire this year. Respondents will have the ability to select and evaluate the services they have used over the past two years.

The results of the survey will allow the University to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement as the University strives for service excellence. The key findings will be shared with staff at the Spring 2018 Town Hall meetings.

All regular faculty and staff are encouraged to take the ImproveND survey in January. As John Affleck- Graves has said, “We want to hear your perspective… It’s the only way we can get better.”

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MLK Celebration Luncheon11:30 a.m. | North Dome, Joyce Center

Free but ticketed event.Classes will be cancelled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Candlelight Prayer Service11:00 p.m. | Main Building

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BY DONNETTA MCCLELLAN, SUSTAINABILITY

In addition to managing the con-struction and furnishing of Duncan Student Center, Corbett Family Hall, O’Neill Hall and Jenkins and Nanovic Halls over the past few years, the Facilities Design and Oper-ations team has also coordinated the renovation of several residence halls

on campus.One question with any residence

hall renovation project is how to re-purpose the hundreds of pieces of old dorm room and lounge furniture.

For the past several years, Joline Lock, interiors project manager for FD&O, has coordinated partnerships with various local and global com-panies to help charities in need. This past May, the University, through a partnership with Asset 360, provided furnishings to a number of organiza-tions in seven different countries.

Repurposed furnishings assist charities far and near

From Badin, Pasquerilla East and Fischer Graduate Residences came 2,674 pieces of furniture, which the moving and storage crew managed to fit into 20 shipping containers.

In all, 216,436 pounds were shipped to various locations in El Salvador, Trinidad, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Guatemala and Ghana, diverting more than 108 tons of waste from the landfill.

The Dominican Republic received two containers, which were shared between several Salesian mission

schools, a local seminary and homes for at-risk boys and girls.

Says Lock, “Each year we continue to reach out and donate as much as we can to communities and countries in need so that we can share our faith, community, excellence, tradi-tion and education with the world.”

In 2016, the University partnered with IRN Surplus/The Reuse Net-work, which assisted in the donation of more than 2,200 pieces of furni-ture from Walsh and Knott Halls to the local Habitat for Humanity as

well as to Food for the Poor in Jamai-ca. The organization matches surplus furniture and equipment with chari-ties and nonprofits around the world.

On a smaller scale, lounges in Welsh Family Hall recently received updated décor, sending 200 pieces of furniture to NDSurplus.

FurnishND, the furniture manage-ment program for faculty and staff, also receives furniture from campus renovations, thereby providing the entire campus with the opportunity to “reduce, reuse and recycle.”

Donated furniture being unloaded in the Dominican Republic.

BY DONNETTA MCCLELLAN, OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY

A key component of the Univer-sity’s Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy includes reducing its carbon dioxide emissions in part through increasing its use of renewable and recoverable energy sources. A new energy plant, located in the small wooded area northeast of campus, will help do that.

The East Plant will house me-chanical equipment for the new geothermal well fields located be-neath the Ricci Fields; two 2,000-ton electric-driven chillers; and a thermal energy storage tank with the capacity to store 2 million gallons of chilled water.

“This new facility will provide capacity to support campus energy growth using efficient and renewable energy strategies,” says Paul Kempf, senior director of utilities and main-tenance. “Supporting the campus’s largest geothermal project to date as well as utilizing efficient electricity produced at the power plant, this facility will provide both chilled water for cooling and hot water for heating,”

At a capacity of 1,350 tons, the East Plant’s five geothermal heat-re-covery chillers will provide both heating and cooling. The chilled wa-ter produced will be a source for the campus distribution system, while the hot water will be piped to nearby buildings to provide an efficient and greener approach to heating. Dunne, Flaherty and McCourtney halls have all been designed and built to use hot water heating, as will other buildings yet to be built in that area of campus.

Rather than having more chillers

working during the peak daytime hours, a thermal energy storage tank will be used by the two chillers in the East Plant to produce and store chilled water during off-peak hours when demand is lower. In turn, this stored thermal energy can then be used during the day, making the sys-tem more efficient and cost-effective.

The thermal energy storage tank can store 16,000 ton-hours of chilled water. As a simple example, this system could then supply 2,000 ton-hours of chilled water for eight hours during the peak of the following day, along with the 4,000 ton-hours the chillers could also produce at the same time, thus in this example producing 6,000 ton-hours during the peak period.

How exactly does a chiller sys-tem work? When a building needs cooling, chilled water is circulated through coils in a building at an en-tering temperature of approximately 40 degrees. Air is then blown over the coils to produce the cooling effect. Chilled water is supplied to nearly 8 million gross square feet of campus buildings via a direct buried supply and return piping system, which con-sists of over 12 miles of distribution piping. After the energy is transferred from the chilled water to cool the buildings, the now warmer chilled water (nominally 55 degrees) returns to either the East Plant or power plant and the cycle is repeated. This closed looped system is renewable and self-contained.

The hot water heating system supplied by the geothermal systems works much in the same way as the chilled water system, distributing warm water (120-130 degrees), transferring the energy to the build-

ings through heating coils and then returning cooler water to the plant to be reheated.

The geothermal system will pro-vide long-term cost savings and is a renewable energy source, which will allow the University to reduce green-house gas production and increase energy security. By taking advantage of the fairly constant temperature below the earth’s surface, the network of closed loop water pipes brings heat from the warmer-than-ambient-tem-perature ground during the winter, and deposits excess surface heat in the cooler-than-ambient-temperature ground during the summer. The new Walsh Family Hall of Architecture will house a second geothermal plant, which will be used to heat that build-ing and others planned in the area, as well as supply chilled water to the campus system at that location. The

well field for this plant is located be-neath the stadium parking lot.

At approximately 30,000 square feet, the East Plant facility is part of campus utilities’ long-range plan to become more sustainable. The plant should become operational sometime in 2019.

Additional utilities projects in progress or planned for the future include:

Power plant expansion — The University is installing two 5.5 mega-watt combined cycle combustion gas turbines each with a dedicated heat recovery steam generator to produce both electricity and steam. These units will displace older power plant boilers with newer, higher efficiency and lower emission sources of energy.

Hydro power — The University is working with the city of South Bend and state and federal agencies to

permit and construct a 2.5 megawatt hydroelectric facility on the St. Jo-seph River dam in downtown South Bend. This facility is expected to pro-duce about 7 percent of the campus electrical needs.

Heat recovery — Numerous proj-ects to recover and regenerate energy from existing energy sources are underway or in the planning phases, such as the power plant’s condenser water.

In August 2017, a 140-kilowatt solar array was brought on line to provide green energy to the Kenmore Warehouse located near the airport.

Going forward, the University continues to plan for additional carbon reduction strategies from con-servation, efficiencies and renewable and recoverable energy sources.

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A thermal energy storage tank will store 2 million gallons of chilled water.

New eateries to open in Duncan Student Center

BY CORY HANKINS, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST, CAMPUS DINING

It’s called Duncan Student Center, but faculty and staff are just as wel-come here. If the Smith Center for Recreational Sports (Levels 3 and 4) doesn’t draw you inside, the three mi-cro-restaurants on the first level will. The venues will offer everything from coffee beverages and smoothies to Asian street food and farm fresh whole food options that will appeal to vegans and meat lovers alike.

Deciding on the types of fare and the atmosphere was a collaborative community effort.

From very early in the process, representatives from Student Affairs, Facilities Design & Operations, Campus Dining, and Student Gov-ernment worked together to deter-mine the types of restaurants that would be a good fit for the student center. What quickly surfaced was a common desire to bring novel, con-temporary venues with healthy snack and meal options to the space.

“I am confident that student opin-ions were not only taken into con-sideration, but also were the driving force behind these venues being cho-sen. All three will be excellent addi-tions to the new student center,” said

Becca Blais, student body president. Mariah Cressy, web manager for

Grotto Network (grottonetwork.com), works in Corbett Family Hall on the east side of the stadi-um. She is not just excited about how close the micro-restaurants are to her work, but as a vegan, she’s looking forward to expanded lunch options.

“Before venturing out to campus eateries during my lunch hour, I usually scour the menus online to find out if/how I can modify cer-tain dishes to make them vegan. It’s comforting to know Modern Mar-ket is taking that into consideration from the get-go!”

“We’re so excited with our latest micro restaurants,” says Chris Aba-yasinghe, senior director of Campus Dining, adding, “These newest ad-ditions to our retail dining portfolio integrate nutrition, environmental stewardship and sourcing practices with the latest trends in dining.”

The restaurants are scheduled to open on Monday, Jan. 15. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find there, plus some dish recommendations from Campus Dining staff.

Hagerty Family CafeHours: Sunday–Wednesday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday 7 a.m.–midnight Enter Duncan from the north end and walk into the relaxed ambience

of Hagerty Family Café. The restau-rant will feature Intelligentsia brand coffee, Freshëns® Fresh Food Studio smoothies and crepes and a host of delicious pastries and gelato made by Campus Dining’s culinary team. You’ll also notice a stage in Hagerty where you can enjoy periodic musical performances, readings and comedy club events.

Campus Dining recommends: Nitro Coffee, Nutella Supreme Crepe and the Vitality Superfood Bowl.

Modern MarketHours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Just inside Door 15 of Duncan is Modern Market, a farm fresh eatery chain created by Notre Dame alum-nus Rob McColgan ’02 and Anthony Pigliacampo, who left their day jobs in 2009 to open their first restaurant. Modern Market’s mission is simply “to serve amazing, healthy food to as many people as possible.” Dishes are made from scratch using whole, simple ingredients and are able to satisfy any dietary requirement, from gluten-free to vegan.

Campus Dining recommends: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal, Basil Chicken Sandwich and Steak Caesar Salad.

Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar Hours: Sunday–Wednesday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Thursday– Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

This Asian grill and noodle bar is also just inside Door 15. A creation of Chef Mai Pham, who recently visited campus as a guest chef, Star Ginger offers simple dishes inspired by Asian street food and flavors from Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.

Campus Dining recommends: Vietnamese Pho Bowl, Lemongrass Tofu and Thai Chicken Curry.

Bon appétit, let’s eat

If you made a New Year’s resolution to get into shape, you have an added incentive to keep it. The Smith Center for Recreational Sports opened on Jan. 8. The recreation center, which can be found on the third and fourth floors of the new Duncan Student Center, boasts triple the amount of fitness space that was available in Rolfs Sports Recreation Center. Rolfs is being renovated into the Notre Dame men’s and women’s basketball practice facility.

The new Smith Center for Recreational Sports enables RecSports to offer the Notre Dame community a broader variety of fitness classes and equipment, including high-intensity training opportunities. The center is the flagship of RecSports’ facilities, featuring a 1/6-mile suspended indoor track, a bouldering wall, and a 37 1/2-foot climbing wall that spans three stories inside Duncan. The wall will be open for use on Monday, Jan. 22, at 4 p.m.

Additionally, the Smith Center includes a new

Open for business: Smith Center for Recreational Sports

Duncan Student Center Go to DuncanStudentCenter.nd.edu for more information.

Notre Dame Community Open House — Monday, Jan. 15• Ribbon cutting, 11:30 a.m., in front of first-floor fireplace.• Open house, 9a.m.- 6 p.m.

• Guided tours of floors 2, 3, 4 and 5 • Giveaways

• Taste testing, noon to 2 p.m.• Micro-restaurants open for business.

What’s inside Duncan? In addition to the micro-restaurants and the Smith Center for Recreational Sports, you’ll find:

• Lounge, meeting and event spaces.• Student media offices.• Mendoza Graduate Business Career Services.• Student Affairs offices:

• Graduate Student Life.• Residential Life.• Office of Housing. • RecSports.• Undergraduate Career Services.• Graduate Career Services.

Smith Center for Recreational Sports Visit RecSports.nd.edu for more information.

Monday, Jan. 8-Friday, Jan. 12 A limited schedule of recreation and fitness opportunities this week offers faculty, staff and students a sneak peek and enables RecSports to test equipment and configure group fitness classes before the semester starts.

• Try out group fitness classes for free, no registration required. Spots are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Familiarize yourself with the cardio and weight equipment by attending a demonstration. There are more than 200 pieces of new equipment!

Monday, Jan. 15• Regular hours begin.

• Monday-Friday: 5:45 a.m.-11 p.m.• Saturday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.• Sunday: Noon-11 p.m.

• Basketball court and track open.• Equipment/weights ready for use.

Monday, Jan. 22• Bouldering and climbing walls open.

• Monday-Friday: 4-10 p.m.• Saturday-Sunday: 2-8 p.m.

basketball court. Three new courts have also opened in the North Dome of the Joyce Center and are available for use by the Notre Dame community. Rockne Memorial, meanwhile, will continue to offer fitness equipment and classes, a weight room, a gym and a pool.

“The new Smith Center for Recreational Sports inside the Duncan Student Center provides an innovative space for the Notre Dame community to stay active,” stated Mark Williams, director of recreational sports. “We are looking forward to the opportunity that the new facility will provide for recreational and educational opportunities.”

University students, faculty and staff and their spouses, as well as retirees, are invited to take advantage of the new recreational facilities. To access Smith, patrons must have the newest version of the Notre Dame ID card.

Visit recsports.nd.edu for more information on RecSports programs and facilities.

See additional photos of the facility on page 16 of this issue.

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BY AMANDA SKOFSTAD, MEDIA RELATIONS

“Welcome back, everyone. Who maximized expected utility over fall break?”

Meghan Sullivan, professor of philosophy, warmed up her Monday morning God & the Good Life class of 144 freshmen with a game theory question. They instantly tuned in — some giggling, several raising their hands.

Every Notre Dame undergrad-uate is required to take philosophy as part of the University’s commitment to a broad-based liberal arts education and the riches of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Sullivan’s God & the Good Life satisfies the first of two philosophy course requirements but is not your standard logic-plus- philosophical-history seminar.

She and two colleagues at other universities were recently awarded a National Endowment for the Hu-manities Summer Institute grant to help 25 faculty from across the coun-try explore ways to teach philosophy as a way of life. The course’s syllabus, videos, readings, discussion prompts and supplemental resources are all available as open-source content at godandgoodlife.org.

With a three-tiered teaching struc-ture — including one professor, 18 “fellows” or peer discussion leaders who already took the course, and four graduate teaching assistants — Good & the Good Life is a course model that puts students into phil-osophical dialogue and debate with each other around some of life’s big questions:

• What should you believe?• What are your moral obligations?• Should you practice a religion? • What would it take for your life to be meaningful?

At the beginning of the semester, students take a survey on their per-sonal beliefs and, based on the re-sults, are placed in sustained dialogue groups maximized for ideological diversity.

The course website explains that the purpose of these groups — led

by recent alumni of the course — is to “build a focused community where, over the course of the semes-ter, you can better understand your own views on religion, morality and meaning and help your classmates better understand who they are.”

While arguments are the currency of the philosophical trade, students soon learn that understanding the positions of others is as important (or more) than forming and agitating one’s own arguments. This value comes especially into focus when the groups are assigned positions to de-

bate in front of the entire class, whether or not they personally agree with the given position.

The topic for debate on Oct. 23 was, “Nobody should believe that God exists.” Sullivan presented a brief lecture on how philosophers approach

questions of belief in God with the presence of horrendous evil in the world, offering the New London School disaster of 1937 as an ex-ample. A natural gas leak caused an explosion that resulted in the deaths of 295 students and teachers.

Is God, by virtue of being morally perfect, Sullivan asked the students, able only to do what is good? What does God even care about? If God loves the natural laws so much, why does he sometimes violate them? And what is the role of human free will?

If there is a God, Sullivan asked, wouldn’t he have prevented the New London School explosion?

At that point, she left the stage and two teams of three students presided. They took turns presenting arguments and hearing still other viewpoints from the audience. Sulli-van surfaced in transitional moments to say, “The supporting team is not having it; let’s hear from the opposi-tion team on this question of human free will.”

And later adding, “Even if no human caused the New London disaster, what do we think about a divine being that does nothing to stop it from happening? It’s just not super clear.”

At all times, and in stark contrast to much behavior in social media, the students in God & the Good Life are focused on listening to ideas, not the lives of the people involved or specu-

lation on their motivations. For Sullivan, the practice and

teaching of philosophy is more than mere argument. Additionally, it is an opportunity to show how arguing well helps people live well — and how listening deeply, carefully and over a long period of time to people whose views seem offensive is an important exercise in community building.

“We do exercises like this all the time in our course, always empha-sizing that viewpoints different from our own are not mere thought experiments,” Sullivan said. “A flesh-and-blood person in our community really believes this. We should seek to understand them.”

“I believe that having well- developed philosophical views is an integral part of what it takes to have a good life,” said Sullivan. “I am also convinced that becoming a logically rigorous and empathetic reasoner will serve students well in every other endeavor they undertake.”

Still, the fall 2017 God & the Good Life students appreciate a com-petition, and at the end of the debate, they texted their votes on who won the class debate to a survey streamed live on Sullivan’s monitor. The theists prevailed.

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Teaching assistant Evan Schultz, philosophy Ph.D. student

The format of the class shapes the experience of the students in that they have a chance to dialogue with people who possess a wide variety of philosophical experience — fellow students, more advanced undergraduates, graduate students and their professor — and in doing so gain exposure to multiple perspectives, as well as get a sense of what philosophical development looks like.

Whether the study of philosophy is beneficial for undergraduates has been the subject of quite a bit of research and press coverage. God & the Good Life offers an excellent model for how to bring philosophy to a wider audience without sacrificing analytical rigor.

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Teaching assistant Celina Durgin, philosophy Ph.D. student

The class teaches students what it truly means to have both a productively open mind and a solid intellectual foundation. The sustained dialogues in particular encourage students to develop intellectual empathy, honesty and nuance by hearing ideas they disagree with from smart peers with whom they become personally acquainted during the semester.

The question is not whether one will “use” philosophy in one’s life but whether one will do philosophy well. If students enter the class doubting the value of philosophy, they will leave the class at least doubting that assumption.

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Elijah Grammer, freshman

God & the Good Life presents philosophical material in a very concrete and interactive way through in-class debates, small dialogue groups, writing op-eds and other activities that make philosophy fun and engaging.

This class has influenced me to seriously consider a major in philosophy and has reinforced my desire to pursue a humanities major. It is by far my favorite class this semester, and I love thinking about, writing about, debating and discussing big questions.

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G&GL Fellow Melissa Fenner, sophomore, science-business major with philosophy minor

Coming into college as a freshman, I thought that I had the world figured out. I remember writing the first God & the Good Life paper answering the question, “What do you believe? And why?” and being at an utter loss for words. I had never had to define it or spell it out, and it took me a long time to justify why what I had spent the last 18 years of my life believing made any sense.

Should everyone take God & the Good Life? Yes, a thousand times yes. This is not a class for a specific type of person nor does it favor people with religious or philosophical experience. Instead, I would say that the class excels where many can fail: It teaches students to think for themselves and engage in questions that they may have never asked otherwise.

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Department of Aerospace Studies: Flying Irish teamThe Flying Irish team of the Department of Aerospace Studies was challenged to make significant

strides in the areas of standardization, recruiting, training and retention of the 45-student cadet wing this past year. The team met these challenges head on, generating process improvements that were adopted across 37 schools throughout the northeastern United States and saving up to 3,000 work hours in the first year alone. Through innovative and rigorous marketing initiatives, The Flying Irish more than doubled the incoming freshman class, growing it to the largest in seven years. They also boosted cadet retention by 38 percent with the implementation of a dynamic new training program. These accomplishments came at significant personal sacrifice from the faculty and staff — a true embodiment of service before self, a clear commitment to excellence and the Notre Dame mission.

 

2018 TEAM IRISH AWARDS

The University of Notre Dame Care ProgramThe Care Program at the University is a cross-campus collaboration designed to help students

who seek support for issues related to overall well-being, mental health-related support and academic assistance. Comprised of 17 members of faculty and staff from 10 departments across the University, this team works with both administrative and academic units to facilitate this valuable program. At the core of the program are the Care Consultants. The Care Consultants worked with 675 students during the 2016-17 academic year and, through their marketing efforts, increased student self-referrals from 13 students in 2013 to 87 students in 2016-17. The Care Consultants work collaboratively with the Academy and other members of the Care Program team and recently developed a readmission orientation for all returning students and their families in order to be more welcoming and inclusive.

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Adam Heet, digital project specialist in the Center for Digital Scholarship and the Architecture Library, is thrilled by the variety of users and wide range of purposes the campus has found for the Hesburgh Libraries’ five 3-D printers — from researchers to engineers to architects, from students to faculty, from printing prosthetic hands to creating a 3-D tactile campus map. “It helps people conceptualize spatial concerns,” he says. “People can see and feel what spaces are like.”

Students in architecture and design have a great opportunity to visualize their projects with a relatively quick concept model they can hold in their hands. The 3-D printer can even help architecture students envision information printed in rare books, says Heet. By inputting the proportions for an ideal classical column outlined in Andrea Palladio’s “I QVATTRO LIBRI dell Archittetura” (Venetia, 1570), an early architectural treatise housed in the Architecture Library’s Ryan Rare Book Room, students can create 3-D models of those columns. “It gives students a gateway into what our rare books are discussing,” says Heet. “They can touch and hold it.”

In addition to its educational uses, the 3-D printer is making the campus more accessible for visually impaired students. Using a laser cutter to cut out the

sidewalks and roads from mat board and aerial photographs to create scale models of campus buildings with a 3-D printer, a tactile map was created for the Sara Bea Center for Disability Services. “It helps students feel more in tune and in touch with the campus they attend,” Heet says. “They can actually feel and conceptualize the details of the Golden Dome, every stone of the Grotto or the image of Jesus on the face of the main library.” In addition, they also created an all-touch-based map that visually impaired students can easily carry in their backpacks. ”It’s a way to say welcome to campus,” says Heet.

In collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, the Architecture Library is harnessing 3-D printing technology to create models of historic downtown buildings of South Bend’s past, such as the interior lobby and the exterior face of the Oliver Hotel, for “Building South Bend: Past, Present & Future.”

“It helps us see the

evolution of a historic downtown building over the years,” says Heet.

The uses for the libraries’ 3-D printers have not been limited to creating models of buildings. For instance, they have also been used by Matthew Sisk, GIS librarian and anthropology and archaeology subject specialist, to fashion models of skulls, bone fragments and prehistoric tools; to make replacement parts for a student’s video console; and to create student Christmas ornaments.

Recently, Notre Dame’s newly formed 3-D Printing Club has taken an interest in using 3-D printing to assemble prosthetic hands for children. The colorful prosthetic hands, which open and close, can be manufactured to resemble those of a child’s favorite superhero and cost just $10. “It’s a way for us to use the 3-D printer to serve the greater good at times when it is otherwise idle,”

says Heet. All Notre Dame students,

faculty and staff have access to the libraries’ 3-D printers. Staff members are also available

within the Architecture Library and the Center for Digital Scholarship to consult on 3-D model

making and technologies

and demonstrate how the printers work. “We price things differently depending on the purpose of the project,” says Heet.

“Over the last three to four years, we have learned a lot more about what the 3-D printers can do,” says

Heet. “And we are always discovering new, exciting ways to use them within an academic environment.”

For more information on the 3-D printer, visit libguides.library.nd.edu/architecture/makerspace.

Broad array of applications for Hesburgh Libraries’ 3-D printers

The architecture library’s 3-D printers were used to creates scale models featured in a History Museum exhibition, “Commitment, Continuity, and Community: Architecture at Notre Dame, 1898 to the present.” The exhibition continues through August 5, 2018.

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BY CAROL C. BRADLEY, NDWORKS

In mid-November, a group of nearly 50 junior majors in the De-partment of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences trav-eled to New York City to view, over five days, infrastructure projects in progress around the city.

The group of 47 students, four faculty and staff members and three graduate students visited project sites including the Goethals Bridge replacement project (replacing a 1920s-vintage Port Authority bridge connecting Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Staten Island, New York) and a por-tion of the tunnels of the Metropoli-tan Transit Authority’s East Side Ac-cess project, which (when completed) will bring the Long Island Railroad into a new station connected to (and 150-feet beneath) Grand Central Terminal.

They also visited a number of civil engineering firms and still had time to try the pastrami at Katz’s Delica-tessen, pizza in Times Square and dinner at the Capital Grille in the Chrysler Building.

The trip included civil and envi-ronmental engineering students, as well as several Saint Mary’s College students pursuing the five-year dual degree option that offers students an engineering degree from Notre Dame after a fifth year of study.

Joannes Westerink, Joseph and Nona Ahearn Professor in Computa-tional Science and Engineering and Henry J. Massman Chairman of the

department, and Diane Westerink, who coordinates the Computational Hydraulics Laboratory, organize the annual field trip, now in its 12th year.

The trips, which began in 2006, have taken students to locations including New York City, New Or-leans, Texas, along the east coast and along the Mississippi River. “Wher-ever there’s a cluster of projects,” says

Joannes Westerink. “We visit design firms, construction sites and research labs — we look for big, challeng-ing projects. We want to show the students opportunities across the board.”

Westerink and the Computational Hydraulics Lab are software develop-ers, he notes. “Anything that relates to the interface of oceans and hu-mans. That can include navigation, ports and harbors, sediments, fisher-ies, pollution, sewage discharge into oceans from cities. We also look at hurricanes, flooding, insurance issues,

dune systems — it’s very dynamic.”The software developed by Wes-

terink’s lab is used worldwide — in China, India and Korea and by the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commis-sion), FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and companies worldwide.

“We are civil engineers, but we embrace oceanography, meteorology, applied mathematics and computer science to solve civil and environ-mental problems,” he says.

In their civil engineering classes, students learn algorithms, mechanics and materials, rocks and minerals and subjects such as geotechnical engineering. But they may not have a clear sense of the many different job opportunities in the field they might pursue after graduation.

“It’s giving them real-world expe-rience,” Westerink says. “It changes their view. Many think they have to choose between working for a design firm and working in the field. We have many stories of students who made a career shift, or the field trip sent them in a different career di-rection. It’s also increased retention in the field five years out. They’re staying in the field instead of going to law school or business school.”

Diane Westerink is the primary organizer of the field trips, which take considerable advance planning of travel and site visits for such a large group.

“A key component is the alumni

who remember going on the field trip themselves,” she says. “The alumni network has been an inspiration. They have opened the most amazing doors. We are welcomed everywhere. Many of our graduates are in top positions in civil engineering firms.”

The field trips are supported by alumni donors and an Endowment for Excellence established by alumnus Dennis Murphy ’71. Murphy, now retired, served as president of Kiewit Engineering Company, a construc-tion, engineering and mining services company based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Murphy helps Diane plan the annual trips, with the goal of encour-aging student travel to construction sites, significant and unique infra-structure facilities and engineering offices to, he says, “provide real-world experiences to help students under-stand why they’re studying what they’re studying, and why it’s so important to earn individual core competency in one’s field.”

Visiting firms led by Notre Dame

alumni also provide “near peer” role models, he notes — those who are now working in the real world, but not long ago were students them-selves. The visits to engineering offices also introduce students to internship opportunities they might not otherwise be aware of.

“I have recognized in my own ex-periences how critical it is to ‘see the world’ whilst still fully engaged as a student,” Murphy says. “Sometimes we can have the world come to cam-pus, like the lecture series offered by civil engineering. But it is so much more visceral, impactful and ‘real’ when you can walk it or climb it, smell it and hear it. From such visits, most know quickly whether they are on the right career path.”

When visiting firms led by alumni, Diane says, “They say, ‘I wish I’d had this when I was an undergraduate.’ We’re very lucky to be able to offer these field trips.”

Connecting the classroom to the outside worldInfrastructure tour of New York City offers civil and environmental engineering majors real-world experience

“The trip took all the ideas and formulas I’d been taught and made them

tangible. I would love to thank the donors who made

this trip possible. I hope they realize the positive impact they are having on each one of our lives

through funding this trip.”— Student comment

Above: Upon arriving in New York City after a 12-hour bus ride from South Bend, students visited Katz’s Delicatessen (“family run for over 100 years”) for pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, then took a late-night walk halfway across the Brooklyn Bridge and back.

Below: On their first morning in New York, the group toured the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s East Side Access project (ESA), designed to bring the Long

Island Railroad into a new East Side station being built below (and incorporated into) Grand Central Terminal. When completed, the ESA will serve around

162,000 customers per day with a new eight-track terminal and concourse 150 feet below Grand Central Terminal. The ESA, scheduled for completion in 2022, includes more than 8 miles of tunneling through bedrock and is one of the largest

transportation infrastructure projects currently underway in the U.S. Visiting the tunnels required descending and climbing 15 flights of stairs.

The group also visited a number of civil engineering firms, including Severud Associates, designers of many iconic structures including the Gateway Arch in

St. Louis and Madison Square Garden in New York; the visit was followed by a tour of a current engineering project, One Vanderbilt, a 58-floor, 1,600,000-square-foot

skyscraper that will be, on completion, the tallest office tower in Manhattan.

Junior civil engineering student Charles Amrien tours the Moynihan Station/Farley Train Hall redevelopment project hosted by Skanska USA.

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Above: Students tour the Moynihan Station/Farley Train Hall redevelopment project with Chris Mackenzie, assistant project manager/PM from Skanska USA (center). The group toured the Farley Post Office building, across from Penn Station, which is undergoing a $2.5 billion transformation into the new Moynihan Train Hall. The hall will measure 255,000 feet square and includes a 92-foot-tall skylight, nine platforms and 17 tracks serviced by 11 escalators and seven elevators.

Skanska USA presenter John Marisak talks about the Moynihan Station/Farley Train Hall redevelopment project.

The group visited the HTNB Corporation’s design offices where they saw presentations on some of the group’s current projects, followed by a tour of the Goethals Bridge hosted

by engineering and design firm Kiewit. Kiewit-Weeks-Massman AJV (a a tri-venture between a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation with Weeks Marine, Inc. and Massman

Construction) is building the new cable-stayed bridge, which will offer state-of-the-art smart bridge technology, including a Road Weather Information System.

Diane Westerink, center; Joannes Westerink third from right; second from right in green vest, Thomas Massman (Massman Construction) a

fourth-generation Notre Dame civil engineering graduate.

Climbing the Goethals Bridge scaffolding.

Left: The day concluded with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, where pools and waterfalls are set in the footprints of the North and South World Trade Center Towers. The pools are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.

Before re-boarding the bus for the trip back to campus, on Sunday morning the group celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where in 2012 engineering and environmental consulting firm Langan performed 3-D laser scans of the façade, sanctuary and attic spaces as part of the cathedral’s restoration.

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“The trip truly opened my eyes to how much urban life relies on civil and environmental engineers.

We take a lot of the infrastructure — from trains to subways to bridges and

water systems — for granted.”— Student comment

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For general RecSports information, please visit recsports.nd.edu.

GROUP FITNESS CLASSESGroup Fitness class registration for spring 2018 begins via RecRegister on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 a.m. Registration is ongoing until classes are full. Classes meet Jan. 16-May 3. Classes will not meet March 10-18 (spring break) or March 30-April 2 (Easter holiday). *Exception: Saturday Zumba® will only meet Jan. 20-March 3.

DAY CLASS INSTRUCTOR LOCATION PRICEMonday6:15 – 7 a.m. Sunrise Cycle Indiana Smith Center Cycle Studio $5012:15 – 1 p.m. Pilates Patty Smith Center AR 1 $605:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zumba® Amy Smith Center AR 1 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cardio Sculpt Alyssia Smith Center AR 2 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Yoga Steve Rockne Memorial 205 $606:45 – 7:45 p.m. Cycle/Core Indiana Smith Center Cycle Studio $506:45 – 7:45 p.m. Yoga Buff Grace Smith Center AR 1 $606:45 – 7:45 p.m. POUND® Katie Smith Center AR 4 $25

Tuesday6:15 – 7 a.m. Sunrise Cycle Mo Smith Center Cycle Studio $506:30 – 7:30 a.m. Power Yoga Steve Smith Center AR 1 $6012:15 – 12:45 p.m. Cycle Express Dawn Smith Center Cycle Studio $255:30 – 6:15 p.m. Indoor Cycling Mo Smith Center Cycle Studio $505:30 – 6:30 p.m. Barre Patty Smith Center AR 1 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Power Yoga Steve Rockne Memorial 205 $606:45 – 7:45 p.m. WERQ® Natalie Smith Center AR 1 $256:45 – 7:45 p.m. Core Power Yoga Erika S. Smith Center AR 2 $606:45 – 7:45 p.m. Indoor Cycling Indiana Smith Center Cycle Studio $50

Wednesday6:15 – 7 a.m. Sunrise Cycle Indiana Smith Center Cycle Studio $50Noon – 1 p.m. Yoga Steve Smith Center AR 1 $6012:15 – 12:45 p.m. Cycle Express Sara Smith Center Cycle Studio $255:30 – 6:15 p.m. Indoor Cycling Angela Smith Center Cycle Studio $505:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cardio Hip Hop Courtney K Smith Center AR 3 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Step + Flex 'n Tone Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. POUND® Patty Smith Center AR 1 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Vinyasa Flow Grace Rockne Memorial 205 $606:45 – 7:15 p.m. Indoor Cycling Indiana Smith Center Cycle Studio $506:45 – 7:45 p.m. Pilates Patty Smith Center AR 1 $60

Thursday6:15 – 7 a.m. Sunrise Cycle Mo Smith Center Cycle Studio $5012:15 – 12:45 p.m. Cycle Express Dawn Smith Center Cycle Studio $254:30 – 5:15 p.m. Cardio Core Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $255:30 – 6:15 p.m. Indoor Cycling Mo Smith Center Cycle Studio $505:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cardio Bootcamp Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Core Power Yoga Kathleen Smith Center AR 3 $606:45 – 7:45 p.m. Cycle/Body Conditioning Indiana Smith Center Cycle Studio $256:45 – 7:45 p.m. Zumba® Maria Smith Center AR 1 $256:45 – 7:45 p.m. Pump It Up Jackie Smith Center AR 3 $256:45 – 7:45 p.m. Vinyasa Flow Courtney K. Rockne Memorial 205 $60

Friday6:15 – 7 a.m. Sunrise Cycle Indiana Smith Center Cycle Studio $25Noon – 1 p.m. Yoga Steve Smith Center AR 1 $5012:15 – 12:45 p.m. Cycle Express Dawn Smith Center Cycle Studio $2512:15 – 1 p.m. Barre Leah Smith Center AR 4 $255:30 – 6:30 p.m. Stress Relief Yoga Grace Smith Center AR 1 $60

Saturday1 – 2 p.m. Zumba®* Estella Smith Center AR 1 $25

SundayNoon – 1 p.m. Beginner Yoga Erika B. Smith Center AR 1 $601 – 2 p.m. HIIT + Yoga Jackie Smith Center AR 2 $604:30 – 5:30 p.m. WERQ® Natalie Smith Center AR 1 $25

F.A.S.T. (Faculty and Staff Training) Classes○F.A.S.T. registration for spring 2018 begins via RecRegister on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 a.m. Registration is ongoing until classes are full. Classes meet Jan. 22-May 11. Classes will not meet on March 30 (Easter holiday). All classes are subject to change.

DAY CLASS INSTRUCTOR LOCATION PRICEMonday9 – 10 a.m. Yoga Steve Smith Center AR 1 $4512:15 – 12:45 p.m. Zumba® Step N Tone Amy Smith Center AR 2 $2512:15 – 1 p.m. Pump It Up Sara Smith Center AR 3 $254:30 – 5:15 p.m. Cardio Sculpt Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $25

Tuesday9 – 10 a.m. Body Sculpt Sara Smith Center AR 3 $2512:15 – 12:45 p.m. Zumba® Angelica Smith Center AR 1 $2512:15 – 12:45 p.m. Flex N Tone Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $25

Wednesday9 – 10 a.m. Yoga Steve Smith Center AR 1 $4512:15 – 12:45 p.m. Express Bootcamp Amy Smith Center AR 3 $254:30 – 5:15 p.m. Flex N Tone Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $25

Thursday9 – 10 a.m. Cardio Sculpt Sara Smith Center AR 3 $2512:15 – 12:45 p.m. Cardio Step Indiana Smith Center AR 2 $2512:15 – 1 p.m. Pump It Up Sara Smith Center AR 3 $25

Friday9 – 10 a.m. Zumba® Kim Smith Center AR 1 $2512:15 – 12:45 p.m. Cardio Express Indiana Smith Center AR 3 $25

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Schedules are subject to change. Visit recsports.nd.edu for hours of operation during breaks, holidays and special campus events.

Smith Center for Recreational Sports in the Duncan Student Center 574-631-3068 Monday – Friday: 5:45 a.m. – 11 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.Sunday: Noon – 11 p.m.

Rockne Memorial 574-631-5297Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Family Hours 2 – 5 p.m.

North Dome, Joyce Center Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.Sunday: Noon – 11 p.m.

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INTRAMURAL SPORTSVarious intramural sports offer leagues and the opportunity for Notre Dame graduate students, faculty and staff to participate. Registration opens at 6 a.m. on registration open date and ends at 8 p.m. on registration close date. Spots are limited and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, you must first create an account through IMLeagues. Once your account is created, you can register a team to play or as a free agent. Once your team is registered, you must pay by the following Wednesday online via RecRegister. Visit recsports.nd.edu for more information.

SPORT REGISTRATION DATES PRICE4v4 Flag Football Jan. 22 – 23 Jan. 29 – March 8 $55Bowling Jan. 22 – 23 Jan. 31 $40Badminton Doubles Tournament Feb. 26 – 27 March 4 $10Curling Feb. 26 – 27 March 19 – April 24 $100Outdoor Soccer Feb. 26 – 27 March 19 – April 26 $55Ultimate Frisbee March 26 – 27 April 8 – May 1 $25Softball Tournament March 26 – 27 April 8 – 29 $25Kickball Tournament April 16 – 17 April 28 – 29 $25

AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT CPR/AED AND FIRST AID○RecSports offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certification courses. This blended course combines award-winning, engaging and interactive online simulation learning plus an in-person classroom session to learn and practice critical lifesaving skills for certification. All schedules are subject to change. Visit recsports.nd.edu for more information and to register.

DATE & TIME LOCATION PRICE REGISTER BYJan. 15 • 2 – 3:30 p.m., 3:30 – 5 p.m. Rockne Memorial Room 109 & 110 $60 Jan. 13Jan. 28 • 1 – 2 p.m. Rockne Memorial Room 109 & 110 $60 Jan. 26Feb. 25 • 11 a.m. – Noon Rockne Memorial Room 109 & 110 $60 Feb. 23March 25 • 11 a.m. – Noon Rockne Memorial Room 109 & 110 $60 March 23April 29 • 11 a.m. – Noon Rockne Memorial Room 109 & 110 $60 April 27

INSTRUCTIONAL SERIESInstructional Series registration for spring 2018 begins via RecRegister on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 a.m. Exception: For classes that begin after March 20 (Advanced Beginner Tennis and TRX® Series 2), registration begins March 8.

CLASS/DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR LOCATION DATES PRICEDanceBeginner BalletMondays 8 – 8:55 p.m. JoAnn TBD Jan. 29 – April 16 $45Intermediate BalletMondays 9 – 9:55 p.m. JoAnn TBD Jan. 29 – April 16 $45Partner Latin DanceThursdays 8 – 9 p.m. Ramzi Smith Center AR 4 Feb. 1 – April 19 $45

Martial Arts Tai ChiMondays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Br. Ray Smith Center AR 4 Jan. 29 – April 16 $45

SportBeginner TennisTuesdays 7 – 8 p.m. Jennie Eck Tennis Center Jan. 30 – March 6 $45Advanced Beginner TennisTuesdays 7 – 8 p.m. Jennie Eck Tennis Center March 20 – April 24 $45

TRX® TRX® Series 1 Fridays 12:15 – 1 p.m. Mac Rockne Memorial 109 Feb. 2 – March 9 $25TRX® Series 2Fridays 12:15 – 1 p.m. Mac Rockne Memorial 109 March 23 – May 4 $25

WellnessPre/Post-Natal Toning & YogaSaturdays 1 – 2 p.m. Sue Rockne Memorial 205 Jan. 27 – Feb. 24 $30

Women’s Self-DefenseBasic R.A.DWednesdays 6 – 8 p.m. NDSP Smith Center AR 4 Feb. 21 – April 4 $45

Smith Center for Recreational

SportsRegular hours begin Monday, Jan. 15.

See page 5 of this issue or visit RecSports.nd.edu for more information.

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IN MEMORYThe University extends sympathy to the families and friends of these recently deceased employees and retirees:

John C. Nelson, Transportation Services retiree, Nov. 3.Edward J. Balla, retiree, Nov. 23.Patricia Swihart, University Health Services retiree, Nov. 26.Rebecca Luchowski, retiree, Dec. 3.Elizabeth Turner, South Dining Hall retiree, Dec. 13. Irene Horvath, Campus Dining, Dec. 15. David Dressing, associate librarian in Hesburgh Libraries, Dec. 18.Richard Danner, retiree, Dec. 21.

40 yearsVictor J. DeCola, AccountingOperations

35 yearsTerrence W. Rettig, PhysicsGerald L. Zerkle, Utilities,Operations

30 yearsMary R. Erickson, Morris InnJoan J. Golubski, Army ScienceLoretta J. Logan, Custodial Services

25 yearsRichard S. Bullene, School of ArchitectureJulia B. Ettl, Notre DameMagazine

Jeffrey L. Feder, Biological SciencesBozena E. Karol, Hesburgh LibrariesRichard A. Lipinski, SecurityMark M. Richmond, MicroElectronic Laboratory

20 yearsBrent A. Bach and Yahya C.Kurama, Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering and Earth SciencesGeorge E. Bailey, Morris InnSteven J. Brady, First Year of StudiesDaniel R. Brewer, Procurement ServicesJohn W. Goodwine, Aerospaceand Mechanical EngineeringCarrie F. McCann, ITAdministrative ServicesStephen Sporinsky, Customer IT SolutionsKevin J. Wangler, Music

15 yearsTheresa Bollinger, Notre DameIntegrated Imaging FacilityNancy Chapleau, Notre DameResearchLori Dutka, Library LawBridget Filipski, Custodial ServicesLeigh A. Hayden, PerformingArts AdministrativePamela Piechocki, ResidenceHalls StaffAaron Striegel, Computer Scienceand EngineeringChristopher S. Temple, RegistrarEdward L. Verhamme, Accounts PayableFrancisco C. Weffort, KelloggInstitute for International Studies

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIESThe University congratulates those employees celebrating significant service anniversaries in January:

10 yearsCharles E. Bamford,Management and OrganizationCarolyn M. Brooks, Custodial ServicesAnthony G. Costantino,Performing Arts AdministrativeKeith W. Davis, ScienceComputingVijay Gupta and Michael P.Young, Electrical EngineeringJune T. Harr, UniversityCounseling CenterRae M. Hoffman, Center for theStudy of Religion and SocietyEssaka Joshua, College Seminar,Arts and LettersAndrew B. Kennedy, Civil andEnvironmental Engineering andEarth SciencesPeter K. Kilpatrick, College ofEngineeringBay Ly, South Dining HallMathew A. Makielski,University Catering

Mandy L. Merritt, Sports MedicineEvelyn F. Mitchell, Building ServicesKaren M. Morris, Alliance forCatholic EducationEric A. Nisly, Teaching andLearning TechnologiesMary C. Rattenbury, SniteMuseum of ArtDaniel Semple, Legends ProgrammingJan K. Solkey, Campus DiningAdministrationSusan M. St. Ville, KrocInstitute for International Peace Studies

Akshaya Amin, RegistrarChristal J. Colbert, Graduate SchoolCharles J. Crowley,Compton Family Ice ArenaSabrina L. Dempsey andChristopher L. Johnson,Custodial ServicesAaron J. Garman, User ServicesManuka Ghosh, Chemistryand BiochemistryConnor Howington, NoelR. Recla and James C. Sweet,Center for ResearchComputing

Deana A. Hummel andAshley S. Siva, StudentAccountsKoby G. Keck, SustainableEnergy InitiativeChristin M. Kloski, Office ofStudent EnrichmentJessica M. Lacay, OutreachEngagement RecruitingKaitlyn M. Ludlow, Financial AidVickie J. Maris, ExecutiveEducation AdministrationKevin M. Mospan, Office ofHuman ResourcesPeter F. Mycue, ComputerScience and Engineering

Nancy M. Nalepinski, NotreDame Research Teresa A. Querciagrossa andNicholas J. Shelton,DevelopmentJennifer L. Ransbottom, GBPStudent ServicesGabriel P. Rauch, HesburghLibrariesJoseph E. Sibley, StudentDevelopment and WelfareSuzanne M. Smith, UniversityHealth ServicesReginald Walker and Taylor K.Williams, Morris InnMark D. Xander, AthleticsTicketing

The University welcomes the following employees who began work in November:

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BY MOLLY DI CARLO, VENUEND

VenueND, campus’s centralized event services team, can help you make an impression with your next meeting or event. The event spaces are adaptable for all meeting sizes and budgets and offer executive-class touches and expert-level service.

Available venues include the IACC-certified conference center in McKenna Hall; the AAA-rated Four Diamond Morris Inn; and the best-in-class event spaces surrounding Notre Dame Stadium.

When a Notre Dame department books an event in one of the new premium spaces adjacent to Notre Dame Stadium in Duncan Student Center, Corbett Family Hall or O’Neill Hall, the reservation includes an operations cost that supports the services of campus partners, such as General Services and University Catering.

VenueND offers full-service event and meeting planning

The complexity of these new spaces requires security and guest services personnel for wayfinding to event spaces and to ensure guests stay on event floors. The operations cost also includes set-up, breakdown and cleaning costs, and a screen and projector when it is native to the event space.

The VenueND team understands that memorable meetings demand memorable experiences. Enjoy cocktails on the concourse, curling at Compton Family Ice Arena, touch the world-famous “Play Like a

Champion” sign, or even throw a football around on the field at Notre Dame Stadium. For more information, visit VenueND online at venue.nd.edu, call 631-1400 or email

VenueND@nd.edu.

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Learning and Organizational DevelopmentWinter/Spring 2018 Programsfor Notre Dame Faculty & Staff

Career DevelopmentManaging My Career: Assessment & ResearchWed., Feb. 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.This workshop focuses on the first stage of Notre Dame’s Career Management Process. Participants will complete several assessments and activities that will assist in the identification of personal interests, professional aspirations and lifestyle needs. Participants need to complete the Harrison Assessment before the workshop, results will be reviewed during the session.

Managing My Career: Deciding & Setting GoalsTues., Feb. 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.This in-depth workshop focuses on the second stage of Notre Dame’s Career Management Process. Set SMART goals to achieve desired career development outcomes. Match your interests and skills to suitable careers to begin creating your Career Action Plan.

Managing My Career: Taking ActionWed., Mar. 7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This in-depth workshop focuses on the third stage of Notre Dame’s Career Management Process. Participants will create a strategic marketing plan on how to sell their knowledge, skills, and abilities on resumes, cover letters, and in their networking & interview techniques.

Interview Prep 101Tues., Mar. 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Learn the secrets of successful interviewing. Identify the fundamentals of effective communication, and practice interviewing to sharpen the skills needed to sell the most valuable asset you have - YOU!

Building Strategic Resumes and Cover LettersThurs., April 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Get individual assistance with resumes and cover letters. Review the fundamentals of how to create strategic and effective personal marketing tools. Bring copies of these documents with you.

StrengthsFinder: Identifying & Capitalizing on Your TalentsTues., May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Identify your strengths and opportunities to use them more fully and frequently at work. Participants must complete the Clifton StrengthsFinder self-assessment prior to the workshop.

Using MBTI Type in Your Career Development StrategyTues., May 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Explore the Myers-Briggs Type to locate a variety of career areas & activities. Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants attend the introductory “Know Thyself: An Introduction to the Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator (MBTI)” workshop prior to registering for this workshop IF they have never completed the MBTI instrument.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Communicating EffectivelyThurs., Jan. 25, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learn how to make a great first impression and have it endure, as well as how to overcome barriers when communicating with others.

Positive Conflict ResolutionThurs., Jan. 25, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Conflict doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Learn how to make a difference and how to plan for conversations that get positive results.

Know Thyself: An Introduction to the Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator (MBTI)Mon., Jan. 30, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. OR Mon., Mar. 19, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.The Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator (MBTI) is a tool for which to understand personality type and predisposition. By knowing and understanding ourselves better, we gain a broader understanding of our differences, how to bridge them, and unlock our innate synergies and potential. Assessment required for this workshop.

Communicating More Effectively Using Your MBTI TypeWed., Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Learn about your natural communications style and how to adapt your style to communicate more effectively with others. Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants attend the introductory “Know Thyself: An Introduction to the Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator (MBTI)” workshop prior to this workshop IF they have never completed the MBTI instrument.

Crucial ConversationsWed., Apr. 11, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Learn how to prepare for and handle sensitive conversations that may involve high stakes, emotional or risky topics. This program focuses on persuasive speaking, teamwork, and acceptance to resolve disagreements.

NEW: StorytellingWed., May 2, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Engage audiences while enhancing the power of any message. Learn the benefits of storytelling and gain experience by practicing these concepts in a small group setting.

NEW: Developing Assertive BehaviorThurs., May 3, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Learn to make requests assertively, say “no” to unreasonable demands and proactively address problems in the workplace. Find your confidence and build self-esteem while working to achieve your goals.

Speak with ConfidenceThurs., May 17, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.The ability to communicate effectively has a direct connection to the level of success you achieve, yet most people dread the thought of making a presentation. This workshop teaches the specific skills and techniques that will help you become a more powerful, energetic, and effective presenter.

Diversity & InclusionWe Are All NDFor non-supervising staff. This half day workshop is required for all staff not currently in a supervisory role. Please register for and attend We Are All ND in an effort to allow each and every member of our community to unite behind a common goal as we work to cultivate a spirit of inclusion at Notre Dame.

Multiple Offerings:• Mon., Jan. 8, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.• Tues., Jan. 30, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.• Tues., Feb. 13, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.• Wed. Feb 28, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.• Tues., Mar. 6, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.• Wed., Mar. 14, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.• Tues., Apr. 10, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.• Wed. Apr. 25, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Multicultural Competencies and Hiring Game ChangersFor managers and supervisors. During the first part of this day-and-a-half workshop, we will define our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, explain multicultural competencies and discuss their benefits to Notre Dame, and examine behaviors that can negatively influence campus climate and your team dynamics. The focus then shifts to Hiring Game Changers, providing information on how to attract, identify, recruit, and hire top talent that is motivated to competently move your organization forward. Day 1 goes from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Day 2 goes from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Multiple Offerings:• Tues., Feb. 6 AND Wed., Feb 7• Wed., April 11 AND Thurs., April 12

Professional Skills & ToolsNavigating the Endeavor ToolTues., Feb. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. OR Wed., May 23, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Covering the performance process and connecting it to the University’s mission, vision, and values, this session is for anyone who is new to the University or needs a refresher. Start with the basic learning and performance functions of the Endeavor tool and get hands-on assistance in writing a goal. Specific manager tasks are addressed in the last 30 minutes.

Seven Habits for Personal and Professional SuccessWed., Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Life balance is a matter of developing a burning desire to make conscious, intentional choices every day – and millions around the globe will attest to Covey’s method of life balance. Join us for this one day, interactive overview on how to apply the nitty-gritty of Covey’s philosophy in your life.

NEW: NegotiationWed., Mar. 14, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Learn a collaborative and creative approach that results in better outcomes and stronger relationships. Get better at identifying issues, preparation, setting the right tone, handling emotions, and much more.

NEW: Building Your Professional ImageThurs., May 3, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Establish your professional image to be seen as credible and to gain the support and respect of others. Maneuver daily do’s and don’ts of business interactions.

Emotional IntelligenceThurs., May 17, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.This program highlights the connection between emotions and actions and helps identify ways to improve EQ and develop more productive relationships both professionally and personally.

Supervision & Leadership

The courses listed below are for supervisors and managers.

NEW: Leave Programs Training for ManagersThis session is for supervisors and designated leave administrator(s) for a department. Participants will learn how to recognize a potential Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) or Short Term Income Replacement (STIR) absence event and what to do; when to communicate with staff on leave and what’s ok and not ok to ask; when and how to submit appropriate paid time; return to work considerations, processes and more.

Multiple Offerings:• Tues., Jan. 9, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.• Mon., Feb. 5, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.• Fri., Mar. 9, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.• Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.• Wed., May 9, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Building Great TeamsThurs., Feb. 1, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Teamwork is essential to the progress of any organization. However, it can be difficult and time-consuming to develop efficient, creative and successful teams. Learn the tools to organize effective teams. Gain insight to building successful teams and creating an environment where collaborative efforts and productivity thrive.

ND Essentials for Managing PeopleIf you supervise others at ND, you’ll need to know some basic University tools and resources essential for your role. This workshop provides information on: how to manage time off/leaves/overtime, an overview of compensation, the online performance management process, coaching/counseling/disciplinary processes, review of harassment-free workplace obligations for supervisors, and other manager information.

Multiple Offerings:• Mon., Mar. 5, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.• Thurs., Apr. 12, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.• Wed., May 9, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Learning Series Programs

Frontline SupervisionProgram begins February 15. Frontline Supervision is a series of eight half-day sessions meeting over a four-month period and concluding with a summit and closing reception. Each session provides maximum “how-to” skills which can be applied immediately on the job. Participants must currently supervise frontline staff, attend all session dates, and sign a letter of commitment.

Project Management Certificate ProgramProgram begins with the PM Fundamentals Workshop on March 6 & 7. The Project Management Certificate Program is designed to develop and enhance foundational project management skills along with the ability to utilize basic PM tools. Overall learning outcomes include attending additional learning programs on:

• Working knowldege of PM concepts• Ability to plan and manage projects utilizing prescribed tools, templates and processes• Interactional skills to manage team members and stakeholders• Change management skillsNomination form is required to begin track. Participant must agree to attend all associated program topics.

Learning to LeadProgram begins March 2. Learning to Lead prepares those planning a career in supervision to understand what it takes to make the transition from managing one’s own work to managing others.

This four-part series is focused on the everyday roles and responsibilities of the supervisor including how to provide direction, monitor progress, and get work done through others. Attention is given to how to make the mental and relationship adjustments necessary to move from “peer” to “manager” mode. Other skills essential to success include critical thinking, problem-solving, setting clear expectations and providing ongoing group and individual feedback to keep performance on track.

A nomination form must be completed by the nominee and his/her supervisor with an acknowledgement that supervision is a realistic career goal within the next two years.

For full Learning Series descriptions, dates, locations, and eligibility requirements, visit hr.nd.edu and click “Maximizing Your Potential” on the left-hand side.

Maximizing Your PotentialOFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

To enroll or learn more, log in to endeavor.nd.edu, and search for classes through the Learner dashboard.

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THEATERThe Mountaintop Presenting Series 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 Leighton Concert Hall; $30 Winner of the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Play, “The Mountaintop” imagines what happened inside the Lorraine Motel’s Room 306 the night before April 4, 1968. In the expert hands of L.A. Theatre Works and an experienced touring cast, Katori Hall’s fictional reimagining begins in Mem-phis in April 1968 as King finishes delivering his impassioned “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. Exhaust-ed, he retires to Room 306 at the Lorraine Motel where he encounters a young hotel maid with whom he forges an unexpected relationship. During a conversation that ranges from the personal to the political, King finds himself confronting his destiny and the fate of the very nation to which he’s devoted his life. Event contains mature content. Ages 14 and up recommended.

Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories Presenting Series 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 Patricia George Decio Theatre; $10 Dragons love all sorts of tacos — except spicy ones. When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, fiery hijinks ensue! Theatreworks USA’s newest musical revue also features beloved contem-porary children’s books such as “Inter-rupting Chicken,” “The Dot,” “Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride” and “Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days.” The hour-long production is best for ages 6-11. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available at the 2 p.m. performance.

Native Gardens by Karen ZacaríasNotre Dame Film, Television, and Theatre7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 227:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 237:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 242:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 257:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 287:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17:30 p.m. Friday, March 27:30 p.m. Saturday, March 32:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4Philbin Studio Theatre; $15An escalating dispute over a back-yard border wall forces both sides to confront deeply ingrained notions of race, class and privilege. A good- natured comedy from Karen Zacarias, one of America’s most popular Latina playwrights. Event includes mature or adult content.

MUSICMichael Unger Presenting Series 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 Reyes Organ and Choral Hall; $10 Michael Unger is an award-win-ning performer who appears as a soloist and chamber musician in North America, Europe and Asia. He is the assistant professor of organ and harpsichord at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and currently serves as organist of Cincinnati’s historic Plum Street Temple. Curated in collaboration with Craig Cramer, professor of organ at Notre Dame.

DANCE

UZIMA! Presenting Series 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 Leighton Concert Hall; free but ticketed event Led by Kelly Morgan, founder and director of local dance and theater company UZIMA! and master African drummer James Riley ’94, this popular event celebrates wholeness, joy, pur-pose and life. Close out the Presenting Series’ annual “Higher Ground: Artists Inspiring Community MLK Week” cele-bration as we head into Notre Dame’s Martin Luther King Jr. observance, Walk the Walk Week.

Jessica Lang Dance Presenting Series 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 Patricia George Decio Theatre; $30 A superstar on the rise, Jessica Lang, formerly a member of Twyla Tharp’s company, has created one of the most extraordinary experiences an opera- goer or dance lover is likely to see. Her production of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s 1736 “Stabat Mater” (There Stands the Mother) springs from a 13th-century Latin poem. Sung here by countertenor and soprano this eve-ning-length work expresses the words of an observer of the Virgin Mary’s suffering and grief at the crucifixion of Jesus. Hauntingly beautiful, the staging becomes a constantly shifting meditation on the meaning of yearning and loss. Lang effortlessly blends voices and movement into a seam-less performance piece of restrained beauty and power.

Grand Rapids Ballet Presenting Series 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 Patricia George Decio Theatre; $40 Shakespeare’s grand work “Romeo and Juliet” is the most famous love story in the English literary tradition. The instantaneous love and overwhelm-ing passions that ultimately lead to violence and death are dualities mas-terfully set to Prokofiev’s music and interpreted by choreographer Mario Radacovsky. Artistic Director Patricia Barker has transformed Grand Rapids Ballet by attracting world-class dancers, producing creative works in contemporary dance, and drawing national and international acclaim.

AT THE BROWNINGNotre Dame Student Film Festival Notre Dame Film, Television, and Theatre; $7 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28

Tosca The Met Opera: Live in HD 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27; $23 173 minutes, two intermissions; live broadcast Rivaling the splendor of Franco Zeffirelli’s set and costumes of the Napoleonic era, Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for Sonya Yoncheva as the jealous prima donna. Vittorio Grigolo reprises the role of Tosca’s revolutionary artist lover Cavaradossi, with Bryn Terfel, Michael Volle and Željko Lucic as the depraved police

chief Scarpia. James Levine conducts.

L’Elisir d’Amore The Met Opera: Live in HD Noon Saturday, Feb. 10; $23 159 minutes, one intermission; live broadcast Pretty Yende debuts a new role at the Met with her first Adina opposite Mat-thew Polenzani, who enthralled Met audiences as Nemorino in 2013 with his ravishing “Una furtiva lagrima.” Bartlett Sher’s production is charming, with deft comedic timing, but is also emotionally revealing against the backdrop of the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian independence, as it began gathering momentum in 1836. Domingo Hindoyan conducts.

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29th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival

Notre Dame Film, Television, and Theatre; $76:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 266:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 277 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28

The 29th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival screens films that were made by undergraduate students during the past year in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. Audience members are invited to vote for their favorite film via text message and the Audience Choice Award is presented after the final screening.

Learn more about the Film Festival. See story on page 15.

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What's happening at the Snite?

Winter Special Exhibitions Public Reception5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Snite Museum. Cash bar.Free and open to all.

Winter 2018 exhibitions

Modern Women’s PrintsO’Shaughnessy Gallery West Jan. 14 through March 18

Emmi Whitehorse (American, b. 1957), Untitled (from Untitled Series), 2011, monotype, 29.75 x 22.25, inches. © Emmi Whitehorse

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ED Modern Women’s Prints includes more than 30 works drawn from the permanent collection of the Snite Museum, some of which have never been on public view. The selected prints are by female artists whose styles are drawn from many cultural traditions and reflect the full array of print-making techniques. Among the artists represented are Jennifer Bartlett, Deborah Muirhead Dancy, Grace Hartigan, Lee Krasner, Koo Kyung Sook and Emmi Whitehorse.

Money WorriesO’Shaughnessy Galleries II & IIIJan. 21 through March 25

Money is a frequent source of anxiety and stress in our daily lives. How do we get it? How do we keep it? What do we do with it once we have it? Bank notes are fundamentally promissory notes that generate and structure interpersonal and social relations. How does that affect our understanding of our own self-worth, the value we place on others, and our relationships to them? The “flip-side” of making value is making inequality.

This exhibition aims to disrupt visitors’ received attitudes toward money, wealth and poverty by examining various forms of antique and modern currency and anachronistic juxtapositions of historical and contemporary depictions in art of financial transactions,

allegories and portraits. Visitors will also have an opportunity to play digital or board games that challenge assumptions of “fairness” both in the artificial environment of the game and in life.

Artemio Rodriguez (Mexican, b. 1972), Avaricia, 2005, screenprint, 33.75 x 33.25 inches.

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Students creating films for a wide audience

BY ELLEN CROWE FINAN, FOR NDWORKS

When Ted Mandell, a 1986 No-tre Dame graduate, returned to the University as a faculty member in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre to teach film and video production, he founded the Notre Dame Student Film Festival so stu-dents’ films could be seen by a wider audience. “When I was a student at Notre Dame, no one outside of our families saw our films,” says Mandell, associate professional specialist in Film, Television, and Theatre.

The 29th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival will be held at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in the Browning Cinema Jan. 26-28. As in past years, audience members

will be able to vote for their favorite film via text message. The Audience Choice Award will be presented after the final screening.

In Mandell’s 28 years teaching at Notre Dame, technology has been the biggest change.

“The technical aspects of making films no longer gets the emphasis it did when I was a student,” he says. “Students today without a doubt are born in a culture that understands technology. None of my students know life before YouTube.” This allows Mandell to focus more on de-veloping creative ideas and creativity with his students.

Mandell and Bill Donaruma, a teaching professor in filmmaking, review student films created during the 2017 spring and fall semesters, choosing the best for screening at the Notre Dame Student Film Festival. Most films run eight to ten minutes. “We choose the best quality films

that will fit in the festival’s two-hour window,” says Mandell.

He urges his students to enter film festivals around the country, too. “Two to three Notre Dame student films are really successful nationally in film festivals from New York to Los Angeles every year,” he says. “It encourages students to produce films for a wide audience.”

The festival has featured first films of future award winners such as Peter Richardson (2011 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Award winner, “How to Die in Oregon”) and John Hibey (2012 Sundance Film Jury Award Winner for Short Filmmak-ing, “Fishing Without Nets”), as well as numerous others.

As part of Notre Dame’s mission to be a force for good, the department recently launched a film festival for high school students throughout the country. They will select films created on high school students’ phones for a

live public screening in August. “It’s a great way for high school students to use their phones for creative purpos-es,” Mandell says.

As Mandell reflects on the evolu-tion of filmmaking during his tenure at Notre Dame, he says the most

important part of film is still the ability to write and tell a story. “The least technical part of the process of filmmaking is still the most import-ant,” he says.

Film, Television, and Theatre presents the 29th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival

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DUNCAN STUDENT CENTERJoin us for the Notre Dame Community Open House Monday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ribbon cutting 11:30 a.m. in front of the first floor fireplace; taste testing from noon to 2 p.m.; giveaways; guided tours of floors 2, 3, 4 and 5; micro-restaurants will be open for business.

Take a sneak peek inside the new

1. The new basketball court in the Smith Center for Recreational Sports.

2-3. A signature rice bowl from Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar.

4. Destiny Glenn offers service with a smile at Modern Market.

5. With more than 200 pieces of equipment, the Smith Center for Recreational Sports has no shortage of workout options.

6. Plentiful seating can be found throughout the space.

7. Brick-oven baked artisan pizza is a specialty at Modern Market.

8. AnneMaria Mittiga serves up gelato at Hagerty Family Café, where you can find everything from coffee and smoothies to crêpes and gelato.

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