Global Affairs

Learn how Notre Dame aims to affect positive, significant, and sustainable change in the world. From issues surrounding citizenship and migration to human development and international politics, engage in conversations that seek to improve our global society.

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Global Dialogues: The Worsening Water Crisis

Beyond the Border: The Realities of Migration

Approaching Asia

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Flash Panel: Lessons from India’s Religious Freedom Protests

10:00 AM ET Mon., Mar. 28, 2022

The Future of the Crises in Mali: Imagining the Ways Forward

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 25, 2022

Mirza Family Chair Inaugural Symposium: “On the Muslim Question”

09:00 AM ET Fri., Mar. 25, 2022

Mirza Family Chair Inaugural Symposium: “The Study of Religion: Anthropology and the Theological Moment”

11:00 AM ET Fri., Mar. 25, 2022

Mirza Family Chair Inaugural Lecture: “Debating Progress and History in Islamic Thought”

04:00 PM ET Thu., Mar. 24, 2022

Civil Resistance in Ukraine and the Region

12:00 PM ET Tue., Mar. 22, 2022

Solving Real World Problems: Applying Emerging Technologies for Healthcare with Tania Coke

Toward a Sustainable Future : “Bringing ourselves to our work: work as creative practice”

12:00 PM ET Thu., Mar. 17, 2022

Liquid States: A Closer Look at Sustainability and Sacred Water

12:15 PM ET Wed., Mar. 16, 2022

The War in Ukraine: A Global Perspective

04:00 PM ET Wed., Mar. 16, 2022

The Current Crisis Facing Afghan Women

Life in Pixels series with Seb Franklin & Jon Beller

04:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 14, 2022

Upcoming Events

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Death & Redemption

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr....

12:00 PM ET Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

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Game Changers: Unlock Your Career Playbook

Join Pete Bevacqua ‘93, VP and Athletics Director, for an engaging talk with successful Notre Dame coaches:...

07:00 PM ET Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

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Jerusalem TalksND: Most Reverend Fr. Iyad Twal

In this episode of Jerusalem TalksND, Avraham (Avrum) Burg sits down with the Most Reverend Fr. Iyad Twal, who was...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 20, 2025

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Hall Masses, Hoops, and Holy Cross Tradition with Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.

As Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry, Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., helps infuse the sacred into the everyday...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 23, 2025

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Sustainability Through Action

Notre Dame’s involvement in education in Haiti began 2006, with support for Catholic schools. When the 2010...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Jun. 25, 2025

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Fr. Joe Carey: Education, Treasured.

From handmade Father’s Day gifts and the origin stories of “Cup of Joe” and FJ’s cookies, to the fine art of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jun. 26, 2025

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Modern Heresies about Women

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Jul. 01, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP

Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 03, 2025

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Meaning & Mission

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 14, 2025

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When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens

Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 21, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access

Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 28, 2025

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Kati Macaluso: Education, Devoted.

From the Grotto and St. Bernadette to Breen-Phillips Hall and Coach Leahy, envisioning a future for Catholic schools...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 31, 2025

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Inside Notre Dame’s London Experience

In the heart of one of the world’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Notre Dame students are living out an...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 04, 2025

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Called to be Women: Mary’s Genius and Ours

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Aug. 05, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins

Subscribe to the ThinkND podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google. Featured Speakers:

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 11, 2025

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Notre Dame Science’s explosive new star

Science at Notre Dame just got a lot more exciting thanks to Kate the Chemist. As the University’s first-ever...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 18, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation

Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 25, 2025

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Taylor Kelly: Education, Joy-filled.

From following in Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s clarinet playing footsteps, to leading others in the mission to educate...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Aug. 28, 2025

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Why Salima Rockwell chose Notre Dame

The sport of women’s college volleyball has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, underscored by record-setting...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Sep. 01, 2025

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Rethinking Complementarity

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Sep. 08, 2025

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Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.

From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 26, 2025

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Is There a Feminine Genius?

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Oct. 07, 2025

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Will Newkirk: Education, Affirmed.

From jack-o-lantern tales and top-o-the-chart treats, to the authentic power of truth and healing in the Indigenous...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Oct. 30, 2025

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The Female Body and a Culture of Life

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Nov. 06, 2025

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Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.

From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 24, 2025

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Embodying Cultures of Life

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Dec. 09, 2025

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