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Colombia’s JEP Sentences: A Conversation about their Meaning and Impact on Peacebuilding
Global Affairs

Colombia’s JEP Sentences: A Conversation about their Meaning and Impact on Peacebuilding

11:30 AM ET Fri., Oct. 03, 2025
Public Lecture by Steve Macedo | In Covid’s Wake: Science, Liberal Democracy, and Elite Failure
Health and Society

Public Lecture by Steve Macedo | In Covid’s Wake: Science, Liberal Democracy, and Elite Failure

12:30 PM ET Fri., Oct. 03, 2025
Accountability in a Sustainable World Conference
Business

Accountability in a Sustainable World Conference

08:00 AM ET Wed., Sep. 24, 2025
The Social Underpinnings of Political Discontent in Latin America
Global Affairs

The Social Underpinnings of Political Discontent in Latin America

12:30 PM ET Tue., Sep. 23, 2025
Have International Strategies Regarding Afghanistan Weakened or Strengthened the Taliban?
Global Affairs

Have International Strategies Regarding Afghanistan Weakened or Strengthened the Taliban?

09:00 AM ET Tue., Sep. 16, 2025
Apex Corruption Erodes Democratic Values
Global Affairs

Apex Corruption Erodes Democratic Values

12:30 PM ET Tue., Sep. 16, 2025
Jerusalem TalksND: Alexandra Mauritsen
Religion and Philosophy

Jerusalem TalksND: Alexandra Mauritsen

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 22, 2025
Jerusalem TalksND: Fr. Anthony Giambrone
Religion and Philosophy

Jerusalem TalksND: Fr. Anthony Giambrone

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 18, 2025
Jerusalem TalksND: His Excellency Bishop Iyad Twal
Religion and Philosophy

Jerusalem TalksND: His Excellency Bishop Iyad Twal

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 20, 2025
Jerusalem TalksND: Sr. Maureena Fritz
Religion and Philosophy

Jerusalem TalksND: Sr. Maureena Fritz

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 19, 2025
ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals
Law and Politics

ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals

Jerusalem TalksND: Dr. Rivka Karplus
Religion and Philosophy

Jerusalem TalksND: Dr. Rivka Karplus

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 21, 2025

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The Human Network Behind the Data: Monitoring Peace in Colombia

Peace implementation is a long, nonlinear journey that requires more than just technical oversight—it requires a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026
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The Demands of Belonging

Aatish Taseer and Karan Mahajan explore the complex terrain of exile, identity, and the search for home. This essential...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026
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Art, Religion, and Art Religion in Liszt’s Piano Music

Discover the profound intersection of faith and music in the life of Franz Liszt. A recent event featuring musicologist...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026
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Every Person in Every Mile

How can data and AI bridge healthcare gaps in rural America? Tune in to this dynamic discussion with top experts from...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026
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Medicine: A Vocation of Head and Heart with David Sandberg, M.D.

Brain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon is a medical memoir that explores the thoughts...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026
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Pathways and Impediments to Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The conflict in the eastern region of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a protracted, multi-layered crisis...

10:00 AM ET Wed., Feb. 18, 2026
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Film Screening of Ancestral Artistry

The Influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture explores the rich architectural legacy that...

05:15 PM ET Wed., Feb. 18, 2026
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A Walk Through South Bend

How can urban landscapes improve air and water quality, cool neighborhoods on a hot day, and support biodiversity?...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
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The History of Asian Allure

Discover the origins, evolution, and impact of Asian Allure, the annual, student-led performance that has become a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
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Bible Criticism

This month, Minding Scripture, which brings together the life the mind and the life of faith, asks guest speaker Nathan...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
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Resurrecting Justice

For centuries, the dominant concept of justice in the West has been the constant will to render another his due. The...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
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Champions of Hope

As part of the University’s 11th annual Walk the Walk Week celebration and the 2025-26 Notre Dame Forum on...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
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The Power of Learning Agendas

Unlock the blueprint for modern governance in this collaborative breakthrough featuring King County and Notre Dame’s...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
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Shaping the Future of Voting with Technology Innovations

The intersection of Artificial Intelligence, democratic integrity, and election security represents the primary...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
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What We Can Learn from Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy

Historian Olesya Khromeychuk challenges us to view democracy not as a static inheritance, but as a grueling “learning...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026
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The Intersection of Faith, Music, and Neuroscience

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026
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Everyday Holiness: Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, ’79

Listen to Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as he shares his path towards religious life and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026
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Making the Space to Reimagine Teaching

When you become a teacher, you commit to a life of learning—not just for your students, but for yourself. You can...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026
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Making Waves in the Medieval Mediterranean Sea

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Thomas Burman, former director of Medieval Institute at the University of Notre...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026
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Sickness and Healing

In light of the global Coronavirus pandemic, this month’s episode of Minding Scripture reflects on sickness, healing,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026
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Be Someone’s Miracle Today

What does it take to lead one of the top law schools in the nation? Learn that and so much more from G. Marcus Cole,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026
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Tony and Phyllis Lauinger

Meet the 2025 recipients of the Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal, Anthony J. and Phyllis W. Lauinger of Tulsa,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026
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Peace Policy Spotlight: Nuclear War and Climate Change

This episode of Peace Policy, focuses on the co-mingling of two existential crises of our time: the threat of nuclear...

02:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026
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What’s the Point? Building with Circularity in Mind

Katie Fitzhugh, director of destruction at Repurpose Savannah, explains the importance of her work with the women-led...

05:15 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026
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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Carol Latronica ’77

Listen as Dr. Carol Latronica ’77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 13, 2026
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Eclipses in Outer Space

Lauren Weiss Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and astronomy, will explore how astrophysicists use eclipses of...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Mar. 20, 2026
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Infinite Persons and Mass Politics: The Case of the Chilean Falange Nacional

Can theology defend democracy? In the twentieth century, prominent political theorists who aimed to protect democratic...

12:30 PM ET Tue., Mar. 24, 2026
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Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Music

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 27, 2026
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Can Financial Markets Shape Citizens’ Votes? Evidence from the 2022 Brazilian Election

It is well documented that elected politicians care about financial market reactions to political and economic events,...

12:30 PM ET Tue., Mar. 31, 2026
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Leaving the Beaten Path

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Andrea Robiglio, professor of History of Philosophy at KU Leuven, about the wide...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026
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Teaching Students When (Not) to Use AI

When satellite maps became available on our phones, some wondered what we would lose by becoming less oriented to the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026
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Everyday Holiness: Nan Tulchinsky

Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball, as she...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026
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A Conversation with Cardinal John Onaiyekan on the Catholic Church as Peacebuilder in Africa

In this episode, Fr. Emmanuel Katongole, professor of theology and peace studies at the Kroc Institute, hosts a...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Apr. 10, 2026
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Qur’an Criticism

What importance do developments in critical scholarship on the Qur’an have for the life of faith? How have Muslims...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 10, 2026
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A New Humanism

“What is the city but the people,” wrote Shakespeare. In this spirit, architect Christian Sottile will share his...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 10, 2026
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When Numbers Lie: Algorithms and AI

Data is the new gold, mined and used (for better or worse) every single day. Algorithms and artificial intelligence...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Apr. 24, 2026
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Conducting with Conviction

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 24, 2026
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Going on a Medieval Vision Quest

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Center for Middle...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 01, 2026
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Bringing the Term Paper into the Classroom

With the advent of AI, many are questioning the traditional model of having students do much of the heavy lifting of a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 01, 2026
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Everyday Holiness: Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J.

Listen to Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 01, 2026
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Racism Roadtrip

This episode features three Keough School of Global Affairs students who took part in the course “Racial Justice In...

12:00 AM ET Fri., May. 08, 2026
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The Jewishness of the New Testament

This episode we welcome a distinguished New Testament scholar, Amy Jill Levine, who is the world expert on the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 08, 2026
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The Secret Social Life of Bacteria

Have you ever wondered how bacteria communicate, cooperate, and even compete in ways that impact our health,...

12:00 AM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026
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Exploring Global Catholicism

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026
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Filming the Birth of the Spanish Language

Listen in to part two of a conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026
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Building Rapport in Online Courses

With Notre Dame’s Summer Online courses set to get underway in June, we turn our attention to teaching...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026
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SheLeads4Peace Summer School

Every year, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosts the SheLeads4Peace Summer School, a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026
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Everyday Holiness: Tami Schmitz

Listen as Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026
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Religious Pluralism

Under the conditions of globalization, more religious people than ever find themselves in close contact with members of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 12, 2026
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Behind the Folds: The Mathematics of Origami

Origami combines art and science to transform a flat sheet of paper into a 3-dimensional sculpture. This presentation...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Jun. 19, 2026
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Discussing Donkeys in Lion-suits

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Emily Mahan ’21 M.A., ’22 Ph.D., who received her Ph.D. from Notre Dame’s Medieval...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 26, 2026
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Connecting Coursework to Life Through Community-Based Learning and VR

Among the most fundamental promises education makes is this: What you learn here, on campus, will help you when...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026
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Everyday Holiness: Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, ’10 M.Div.

Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God’s calling in life through the beauty of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026
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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Jim O’Connell ’70

Walk the streets of Boston with Dr. Jim O’Connell as he describes his long path to a medical career and the...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jul. 26, 2026
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Touring Through Centuries of Philosophy

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy in Late Antiquity and in the Islamic World at the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 28, 2026
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