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  1. Catholic Social Teaching

    The Reform of the Roman Curia and the Promotion of Integral Human Development: Keeley Vatican Lecture with Rev. Msgr. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo

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    Location: 1050 Jenkins Nanovic Halls

    Rev. Msgr. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo is the Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He will join the Keough School of Global Affairs during the Nanovic Institute for European Studies' Keeley Vatican Lecture, the latest in this series that seeks to connect the University of Notre Dame with the Vatican.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    What We Owe to Each Other: Embodiment, Flourishing, and Public Bioethics

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    Location: Eck Visitors Center

    In this inaugural Charles E. Rice Chair lecture, O. Carter Snead, the Charles E. Rice Professor of Law, will explore how presuppositions about human identity and flourishing affect the governance of science, medicine, and biotechnology. He will make the case that the American law of public bioethics often fails to extend its full protections to the weakest and most vulnerable (such as children, the elderly, and the disabled) precisely because it operates from an incomplete and inadequate “anthropology” that fails to account for the inexorable reality of human embodiment.
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    Israel-Palestine Series

    Keynote Event

    Catholic Perspectives on Israel-Palestine

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    Location: 102 DeBartolo Hall

    What does Catholic "just war" theory teach about the conflict in Israel-Palestine? Do concepts in Catholic social teaching, such as "integral human development" or the "preferential option for the poor," provide any guidance?  In what ways might the Church's historic relationship with the Jewish people…
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    The Ethics of Encounter and Catholic Social Teaching with Marcus Mescher

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    Location: Geddes Hall, Andrews Auditorium

    Join the Institute for Social Concerns on Friday afternoons for Encounter: lectures by distinguished scholars in the field of Catholic social teaching, who will share their insights and provide critical…
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Catholic Social Doctrine: Taking Stock

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    Location: 138 DeBartolo Hall

    In this lecture, Professor Francis Russell Hittinger will examine how Catholic social teaching is not only an articulate defense of the dignity of the human person but perhaps more fundamentally an elucidation of the dignity of society. The remarks will draw upon Hittinger's recent book, On the Dignity of Society (The Catholic University of America Press). 
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    Keynote Event

    Ukrainian Studies Hub Inaugural Conference

    (part of a series)

    Location: McKenna Conference Center

    The Ukrainian Studies Hub will host its first conference on March 6–8, 2025. This conference will feature academic discussions, lectures, and presentations centered around Ukraine and Ukrainian studies.
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    Keynote Event

    Ukrainian Studies Hub Inaugural Conference

    (part of a series)

    Location: McKenna Conference Center

    The Ukrainian Studies Hub will host its first conference on March 6–8, 2025. This conference will feature academic discussions, lectures, and presentations centered around Ukraine and Ukrainian studies.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Keynote Event

    Spring On Purpose Retreat: Encountering Love and the Dignity of the Human Person

    Location: To Be Determined

    On Purpose is a program of immersive experiences that create space for students to engage in spiritual reflection and intellectual engagement that expands their moral imagination. Over Spring Break 2025, students will travel to learn and collaborate with partners who demonstrate profound commitments to human dignity in the face of serious challenges, demonstrating tangible love and care toward those on the social margins. These organizations are living examples of how best to wrestle with the question, "What do we owe each other?"
  10. A graphic advertising the name of a conference. The test reads "Ukrainian Studies Conference" and then the main title "Revolutions of Hope: Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine." The monogram for Notre Dame (ND) is seen in the corner and the logo of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies is at the bottom left. The background is blue with a cube pattern.

    Keynote Event

    Ukrainian Studies Hub Inaugural Conference

    (part of a series)

    Location: McKenna Conference Center

    The Ukrainian Studies Hub will host its first conference on March 6–8, 2025. This conference will feature academic discussions, lectures, and presentations centered around Ukraine and Ukrainian studies.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Catholic Social Tradition Conference (Day 1 of 3)

    Location: McKenna Hall

    The 2025 Catholic Social Tradition conference will remember the 60th anniversary of two significant Vatican II texts, Gaudium et spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World) and Dignitatis humanae (Declaration on Religious Freedom). Released on the final day of Vatican II, these texts together invited serious consideration of the role of the church and other religious communities in relation to the state.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Catholic Social Tradition Conference (Day 2 of 3)

    Location: McKenna Hall

    The 2025 Catholic Social Tradition conference will remember the 60th anniversary of two significant Vatican II texts, Gaudium et spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World) and Dignitatis humanae (Declaration on Religious Freedom). Released on the final day of Vatican II, these texts together invited serious consideration of the role of the church and other religious communities in relation to the state.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Catholic Social Tradition Conference (Day 3 of 3)

    Location: McKenna Hall

    The 2025 Catholic Social Tradition conference will remember the 60th anniversary of two significant Vatican II texts, Gaudium et spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World) and Dignitatis humanae (Declaration on Religious Freedom). Released on the final day of Vatican II, these texts together invited serious consideration of the role of the church and other religious communities in relation to the state.
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    Israel-Palestine Series

    Keynote Event

    Israel, Palestine, and Pressing Questions in International Law

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    Location: McCartan Courtroom, Eck Hall of Law

    International law plays a critical role in discourses around Israel-Palestine. What norms does it furnish concerning sovereignty, self-determination, human rights, and territory? When and how may military force be used? What avenues exist for enforcement and accountability? Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about the regional implications of these questions with experts in international law.
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    Election 2024

    Keynote Event

    Bringing Democracy Back from the Brink: A Strategic Vision and a Call to Action

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    Location: 215/216 McKenna Hall and Livestream

    Featuring Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University; Director, Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation Lecture : Bringing Democracy Back from the Brink: A Strategic Vision and a Call to Action How do we repair our fractured democracy? Danielle Allen believes the path to health lies through re-building a supermajority of people—of all political ideologies—ready to work together to support constitutional democracy. In a time of increased polarization and weakening trust, it might seem impossible to create such a supermajority, but Allen will show us where and how we can build this supermajority, and why it is important.
  16. Flyer for the Notre Dame Forum event, "What do we owe our Veterans?" Symposium. It features a draped American flag, event details (March 28th, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, Downes Club), and lists Admiral Christopher W. Grady as keynote speaker. Additional speakers include Denis McDonough, Angela Lowe, and Brian Nicholson. A QR code for registration is included.

    Symposium: What Do We Owe our Veterans?

    Location: Downs Ballroom

    Notre Dame Law School and the Military and Veteran Law Society will host a Symposium: What Do We Owe Our Veterans? on Friday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The keynote address will be by Admiral Christopher Grady, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Other speakers will include Denis McDonough, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Angela Lowe, veterans disability attorney with Jan Dils, Attorney at Law; and Brian Nicholson, Department of Defense Cyber Program Director.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    History of Philosophy Workshop: Dialogues between Eastern Philosophy and Western Traditions

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    Location: Eck Visitors Center - Auditorium

    In this first roundtable in the series "Dialogues between Eastern Philosophy and Western Traditions," participants will discuss the topic of "The Good Life with Responsibility and Freedom." Speakers: Michael Puett, Walter C. Klein Professor of Chinese History and Anthropology, Harvard University Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy; Director of the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, University of Notre Dame
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    What We Owe Each to Other: Upholding the Dignity of Both Mother and Child

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    Location: Carey Auditorium

    In this panel, female leaders Dr. Kate Callaghan, Erin Lynch, and Dr. Mary O’Callaghan will explore the many nuances of what it truly means to support women and children and attain true reproductive justice.
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    WAITLISTED: Homestead Dairy & Grind2Energy Tour

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    Location: Homestead Dairy, Plymouth, IN

    Curious to know how our food scraps power a local farm? Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a tour of Homestead Dairy, where you'll meet the cows who are reaping the benefits of our dining halls' food scraps and learn about the Grind2Energy system that provides power, bedding, and fertilizer for the farm.
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    Campus Green Tour

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    Location: Meet at the East Side of the Walsh Family Architecture Building

    Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a walk around campus to experience the beauty of Notre Dame. Participants will learn about some of the sustainability initiatives and investments happening at the University that may otherwise go unseen!
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    Pure Green Farms Tour

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    Location: Pure Green Farms, South Bend

    Get an intimate look at how Notre Dame sources its greens for Campus Dining. Nestled right here in South Bend, Pure Green Farms is an indoor hydroponic farm that grows crisp, leafy greens without pesticides and is never touched by a human hand.
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    Campus Green Tour

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    Location: Meet at the East Side of the Walsh Family Architecture Building

    Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a walk around campus to experience the beauty of Notre Dame. Participants will learn about some of the sustainability initiatives and investments happening at the University that may otherwise go unseen!
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    LEED Building Tour: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

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    Location: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

    Notre Dame is committed to creating a more sustainable campus, which includes our built environment. Main campus currently has 25 LEED-certified buildings and counting—one of the most recent certifications includes the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art (RMMA). Join Senior Director and Associate University Architect Craig Tiller to learn about the sustainable features of RMMA and how this building achieved its LEED distinction.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Keynote Event

    CANCELADO: 10 años después de Laudato si'; Fe, Antropoceno, y Justicia en el Sur Global

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    Location: Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn and Livestream

    Climate change and environmental devastation have an outsize impact on communities in the Global South, but many of these communities are also at the forefront of developing strategies for resilience. Join us for a conversation with Church leaders on how the Anthropocene epoch changes the way we think about justice, the planet, the Church, and what we owe one another. Featuring: Cardinal Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J.Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of Huancayo, Peru Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah TurksonChancellor, Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences In conversation with: Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.President, University of Notre Dame
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Keynote Event

    CANCELED: 10 Years After Laudato si’: Faith, Anthropocene, and Justice in the Global South

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    Location: Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn and Livestream

    Climate change and environmental devastation have an outsize impact on communities in the Global South, but many of these communities are also at the forefront of developing strategies for resilience. Join us for a conversation with Church leaders on how the Anthropocene epoch changes the way we think about justice, the planet, the Church, and what we owe one another. Featuring: Cardinal Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J.Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of Huancayo, Peru Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah TurksonChancellor, Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences In conversation with: Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.President, University of Notre Dame
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    Campus Green Tour

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    Location: Meet at the East Side of the Walsh Family Architecture Building

    Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a walk around campus to experience the beauty of Notre Dame. Participants will learn about some of the sustainability initiatives and investments happening at the University that may otherwise go unseen!
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    Israel-Palestine Series

    Keynote Event

    The Ever Vanishing Horizon toward a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine

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    Location: 155 DeBartolo Hall

    What might a just peace look like for Israelis and Palestinians? Out of the many options that have been proposed over the decades—one-state, two-state, bi-national confederation, international peacekeeping missions—what seems most likely in the foreseeable future? Is an absence of war our last best hope, or can we keep hope alive for enduring peace that reconciles between the two peoples? Our Israel-Palestine event series concludes with another conversation with David Myers and Hussein Ibish about the range of futures for the region: the ideal, the possible, and the probable.
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    Campus Green Tour

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    Location: Meet at the East Side of the Walsh Family Architecture Building

    Join Notre Dame Sustainability for a walk around campus to experience the beauty of Notre Dame. Participants will learn about some of the sustainability initiatives and investments happening at the University that may otherwise go unseen!
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Keynote Event

    Zahm Retreat: Approaching Catholic Social Tradition through the African Church

    Location: Kenya

    The Zahm Retreat is an annual gathering of Notre Dame faculty and administrators from multiple disciplines and diverse religious and ideological perspectives who are deeply committed to living out the mission of the University in the classroom and in their field of research. This year, during the fifth anniversary of the Zahm Retreat, participants will explore the question: How can Notre Dame’s mission be shaped by the global nature of the Church?