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Art and History
Explore human forms of expression, innovation, and creativity that remind us of the uniqueness of the human spirit in the past, present, and future. Discover conversations that impact our shared history, our current cultures, and our potential futures.
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What Makes Work Meaningful (A Feminist Intervention)
Why does care work feel fulfilling on some days, and infuriating on others? What could success look like if we divorce it from individualism and achievement? In this episode, listen in to a conversation with Paul Blaschko ’19...
Utopia and Sustainability
Uncover the connection between Shakespeare and the messy realities of building sustainable communities, utopias, and environmental futures. Listen in to a pre-show event from the August 31, 2024 performance of As You Like It,...
‘Anticolonialism(s) as antiracism(s)?’ Italian Radicals Facing ‘Race’ and the Colonial Question at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Italians fully participated in the racialization of the African populations that they and other Europeans colonized. At the same time, Italians themselves were often racialized by other...
Literary Celebs: Amalia Guglielminetti, Guido Gozzano and the Price of Fame
“L’unica poetessa che abbia oggi l’Italia,” Gabriele D’Annunzio declared of Amalia Guglielminetti, who began her literary career at the age of eighteen in 1901 with the ode “Al giglio sabaudo” celebrating the birth...
Dante’s Chorographies: From the Territory to the Comedy
Between the 13th and 14th centuries, medieval Italian culture witnessed the emergence of regional and local territorial representations more prominently than in the rest of Europe. This detailed chorography, which developed both...
The Activism of Imagination: Fictions of Europe Between Utopia and Disenchantment
Against the backdrop of political, economic, and social problems that reinforce the idea of Europe’s existential crisis, this talk redraws the attention to constructive aspects of the Europe-building discourse often muffled by...
Business
In a time of increasing globalization, American businesses can be greatly impacted by consumer habits around the world. Notre Dame experts expand upon macroeconomic and consumer trends both domestically and internationally.
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Resilience
What will the process of creation and renewal look like by 2035? How will we leverage innovation to meet the challenges of the future in areas from our power grid and collaborative intelligence to community health and resilience...
Chart Your Venture
What’s your entrepreneurial path? Entrepreneurship expert Professor Michael Morris breaks down four venture types (survival, lifestyle, managed, and aggressive) and provides actionable steps for your journey. Learn from...
Collaborative Intelligence: Leading the Forefront of Enterprise Innovation
What will the process of creation and renewal look like by 2035? How will we leverage innovation to meet the challenges of the future in areas from our power grid and collaborative intelligence to community health and resilience...
Powering the Future: Reimagining the Grid for Tomorrow
What will the process of creation and renewal look like by 2035? How will we leverage innovation to meet the challenges of the future in areas from our power grid and collaborative intelligence to community health and resilience...
Game Changers: From Zoomers to Boomers—The Generations at Work
With multiple generations working side-by-side in today’s organizations, building collaborative, meaningful relationships with colleagues of all ages is as important—and seemingly mysterious—as ever. How do we better...
Game Changers: Decoding AI
In this AI era, humans are challenged by its complexities, limitations, and impact on our work and life. This panel of experts dives into what’s coming and the impact on how we work, learn, and live. Join our panel discussion...
Career Development
ThinkND is here to support you over the course of your career and during transitions with series that consider questions of meaning, purpose, and flourishing. Shift your mindsets and think critically about your career.
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Future-proof Your Career: The AI Advantage
We are in a fast-changing marketplace with the bombardment of technological innovation and economic changes. Our experts will share their research-backed insights into how AI and technology will affect the future of work and the...
The Role of Motivation and Engagement in Digital Learning: Toward a Learning Experience Design Model
A large body of research clearly indicates that when learners believe that information is interesting, valuable and intrinsically meaningful, they are more likely to learn the information, and to engage in behaviors related to...
Visual Storytelling: Using Graphics to Maximize Vocabulary Acquisition
This presentation examined the use of images, sound, text and video using tools like Thinglink, Adobe Spark, and Panopto to have students learn and enhance language skills through visual storytelling. Presented by the Center for...
Reimagining Fulfillment During Midlife And Beyond
Join us for a conversation with Bernie Borges, host of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast, who has made it his mission to help others find fulfillment in what he refers to as various “seasons of midlife.” Bernie and the Inspired...
Alumnae Career Panel: Women in Sports Tech, Youth Sports, and Sports Media
Join a panel of industry leaders and Notre Dame alumnae to learn about the work they do in the sports tech, youth sports, and sports communication worlds, how they got there, and what advice they have for students interested in...
Success Stories of Hispanic Alumni of ND
As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 series of events, the Institute for Latino Studies will host a virtual panel with members of the Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame (HAND). Panelist will share their stories of success after...
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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Master of Global Affairs International Peace Studies Capstone Conference Presentations
Learn about the research of our Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when they present their capstone projects to classmates and Keough School faculty! You are welcome to attend all or...
Master of Global Affairs International Peace Studies Capstone Conference Presentations
Learn about the research of our Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when they present their capstone projects to classmates and Keough School faculty! You are welcome to attend all or...
The Future of Democracy in Europe
With many elections in Europe being decided in the past year and more ahead in 2025, the topic of the future of democracy in Europe is timely. It is also a moment of evolving relations between the United States and the European...
Revolutionary Ukraine: A History and Politics of Hope
This final segment of the 2025 Ukrainian Studies Hub Conference at Notre Dame includes several guests exploring the topic “Revolutionary Ukraine: A History and Politics of Hope,” followed by concluding remarks from Clemens...
In Solidarity with Ukraine: Diplomatic Perspectives on Resilience and Hope
Join a panel discussion as part of the 2025 Ukrainian Studies Hub Conference: Revolutions of Hope: Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine. This plenary session will include insightful remarks from Kateryna Smagliy, William B. Taylor,...
The Power of Hope: The Russo-Ukrainian War through the Eyes of a Historian
This plenary session during the 2025 Ukrainian Studies Hub Conference at Notre Dame features Serhii Plokhii, Mykhailo S. Hrushevs’kyi, Professor of Ukrainian History and Director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard...
Health and Society
From timely issues of public health and caregiving, to the fight for social justice, listen to experts from the University weigh in on the historical impacts and present and future consequences of the topics that matter most to us all.
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Civility, Courage & Conviction
Join us for a discussion with Dayna L. Cunningham, Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Dean of Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, and Jed Atkins, director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership at...
Perspectives on Caregiver Mental Health and Wellbeing
Listen in to a conversation with Kendra Washington-Bass ’94, chair of the Black Alumni of Notre Dame, and Danielle Duchatellier Boucree, MSW, LCSW-C, MBA ’91 about how caregivers can preserve their mental health, navigate...
Black Excellence, HBCUs & American Democracy
Join us for a discussion with Deondra Rose about her recent book The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy, and lessons we can learn from HBCUs about cultivating character for the common good. Join...
Investing in Policies That Improve Lives
“ Our mission is to help make investing in what works the new normal so that government decision makers at all levels are using data and evidence to inform the outcomes they want to see to close racial gaps and improve...
Improving Community Outcomes
Listen in to a conversation among researchers, practitioners, and community partners on how they engaged in deep learning from the unexpected results of a multi-year randomized controlled trial study on preventing homelessness....
Domer Caregiver Stories
Listen in to a conversation with LisaMarie Collins ‘07 J.D., Ray Fraser ‘19 MBA, Black Alumni Board Student Relations Director, Francesca Milles-Dave ’01, and moderator LaDawn Burnett ‘12 J.D., Black Alumni Board...
Law and Politics
From religious liberty and ethical public policies governing emerging technologies, to political discourse and threats to our democracy, explore the world of law and politics through a uniquely Notre Dame lens.
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Forum 24-25: ND Perspectives—Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals
The country’s leaders are governing from the White House and Congress to state capitals. How are they progressing six months post-inauguration as they do the people’s business? Our experts discuss key legislation, policy...
The Nature of Law
Is there an obligation to obey the law? If so, why? What about when the reasons behind the law don’t apply? What about unjust laws? In his new book by Notre Dame Press, The Nature of Law, Villanova professor Daniel Mark...
The More War, The Less State: The Inverse Relationship Between War, State Size, and “Stateness”
Join us on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. For more information visit the event website. Register here Deborah Boucoyannis specializes in comparative politics, especially the theoretical and historical...
Blasting Humanity: Trust, Trusteeship, and Nuclear Colonialism – Oumar Ba
Tuesday, 02/25/2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET – Oumar Ba is an assistant professor of international relations in the Department of Government at Cornell University. His research focuses primarily on international law, violence, race,...
The Theoretical and Psychological Foundations of the Grand Strategy Debate
William C. Wohlforth is the Daniel Webster Professor of Government at Dartmouth. He is the author or editor of ten books and some 70 articles and book chapters on topics ranging from the Cold War and its end to unipolarity,...
The Power of Sports to Drive Social Change
How can sports influence individual behavior, unite diverse communities, and challenge social inequities? Find out in this episode of the DEI Podcast, when Max Gaston sits down with Diahann Billings, attorney, and CEO of the Ross...
Leadership
No matter the industry in which you work, leadership skills are critical to your success. Look to Notre Dame experts for guidance on finding your purpose and becoming a more effective leader.
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From Champions to Leaders
What does it look like when the champions of years past become the leaders of today? Angela Logan, Ph.D., St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program at the Mendoza College of Business,...
A Powerful Conversation with Keona Lewis, Ph.D.
Given that demographers estimate that the United States will be a majority-minority country by 2048, what does that mean for the changing face of leadership? Angela Logan, Ph.D., St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master...
Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring
Honoring the legacy of legendary University of Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., the 2024-25 Notre Dame Forum hosted “Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring,” a...
Reflecting on the 2024 Election: How We Got Here and What to Watch for in the Days Ahead
Listen in to conversations between scholars, activists, faith leaders, and political strategists at this perilous moment in the history of American democracy as they reflect on the 2024 election from how we got here to what to...
Year in Review: Notre Dame in 2024
As the University of Notre Dame stands on the threshold of its next bold iteration, we celebrate breakthroughs in research and the launch of key strategic initiatives in mental health, democracy, poverty, and more. We celebrated...
Mindset Does Matter: The Role of Higher Education in Fostering the Growth Mindsets Across Generations
Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of Aspen Institute, joins Leadership in Public Conversation for a discussion on his perspective on the importance of, and the role higher education plays, in fostering a growth mindset across...
Religion and Philosophy
Guided by the ideal of “faith seeking understanding,” discover lifelong learning at the intersection of faith and reason through the study of Catholicism, history of Christianity, world religions, moral theology, and philosophy.
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Jerusalem TalksND: Jamal Shehade
In this episode of Jerusalem TalksND, Avraham (Avrum) Burg visits the House of Grace in Haifa to speak with its director, Jamal Shehade, about the center’s transformative work. They talk about Jamal’s parents – who founded...
The Owl and the Eagle
Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hourst, to discover a conceptual framework for bringing your own experiences, ideas, and musical background into creative conversation with...
Eschatology
How has Thomas Aquinas shaped our thoughts on death, judgment, and the final destiny of our souls and of humankind? Contemplate Aquinas’ writings on the integration of different human dimensions in the vision of God in heaven,...
Faith or Reason? Nope! Faith AND Reason
If you’ve ever struggled with the relationship between science and faith, this is your chance to get it answered by the experts! From AI and space to the Care for Our Common Home, faith and reason can not only coexist within...
Crucifixes from Around the World
The crucifix is a powerful symbol of suffering, sacrifice, love, hope, and redemption. You are invited to learn about the University’s unique crucifix collection directly from the curators. They will share their fascinating...
Fr. Ted Said… Bridge Builders
Notre Dame Reunion showcases the scholarship and thought-leadership that is part of Notre Dame Reunion weekends. Speakers include Notre Dame faculty and alumni, and topics range from the academic to the anecdotal. Around the...
Science and Technology
Remain on the cutting edge of education and research in science, technology, engineering, and math while exploring the responsibility of ethical decision-making and how to critically think about and evaluate these new advances.
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Virtue in the Generative Revolution
In this episode of The New AI, John Behrens ’83, Director of Technology and Digital Studies, introduces Graham Wolfe, Editor in Chief of The New AI Project‘s Explained series in a discussion that also features Professor...
Regimes of Speech: The Politics of AI and the Fate of Liberal Democracy
One of the dominant commonplaces of the early 21st century was that digital technology would make the world more democratic. And, while we have added an asterisk or two to this assessment, digital platforms and services are still...
Surveillance, Power Plays, and Digital Minds
In this edition of Expl(ai)ned, a monthly newsletter by The New AI Project, explore DeepSeek’s market-upending release, President Trump’s second-term approach to regulation, and AI in the Super Bowl. In Taming AI, a...
ChatGPT Turns 2
In the December 2024 edition of Expl(ai)ned, a monthly newsletter by The New AI Project, explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping industries and society, from revolutionary tools like Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet to the...
AI and the very old world order
Over the last few years a growing number of scholars have argued that the impact of AI is repeating the patterns of colonial history. If European colonialism was characterized by the violent capture of land, extraction of...
A Brave New World of AI Governance
Explore the connection between data, geopolitics and governance, regulation, self-regulation while discovering examples of good and bad practices in various sectors, such as healthcare and banking. Speakers: Kay...