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  1. An image of the skyline and trees in Nairobi, Kenya

    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?
  2. The words "What do we owe each other?" and Notre Dame Forum 2024-25 appear on a green background. The University of Notre Dame logo also appears.

    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.
  3. A composite image featuring two headshots. On the left, a smiling, light-skinned man with glasses and a clerical collar stands before foliage. On the right, a serious, dark-skinned man also wearing a clerical collar is pictured against a white background.

    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
  4. A composite image featuring two headshots. On the left, a smiling, light-skinned man with glasses and a clerical collar stands before foliage. On the right, a serious, dark-skinned man also wearing a clerical collar is pictured against a white background.

    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
  5. Professor Danielle Allen stands outside in front of a yellow bush. She is wearing a navy blazer over a light blue collared shirt, and she is smiling at the camera.

    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.
  6. The words "What do we owe each other?" and Notre Dame Forum 2024-25 appear on a green background. The University of Notre Dame logo also appears.

    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.
  7. 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.
  8. The Institute for Ethics and the Common Good logo

    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?"
  9. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Headshot of a smiling woman with light brown hair pulled back, wearing gold hoop earrings and a gray blazer, against a blurred backdrop of green foliage.

    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…
  13. The words "OneVoice Movement: Change is Possible." on a teal background

    Israel-Palestine Series

    Keynote Event

    Peaceful Co-Existence Among Israelis and Palestinians: Vision for a Shared Future

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    Location: 141 DeBartolo Hall

    Join us for a conversation among Israelis, Palestinians, and others who care deeply about the region and seek to break through the status quo and overcome division and polarization. Supported by the work of the OneVoice Movement, these peacemakers advocate for a shared future that unlocks the full potential of both peoples.
  14. An image of the Hesburgh Library and the Word of Life Mural

    Catholic Social Teaching

    Keynote Event

    Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring

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    Location: Library Lawn

    Honoring the legacy of legendary Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Fr. TED Talks is a two-night festival on Notre Dame’s campus featuring short keynote talks from every corner of the Notre Dame community as we gather to consider all of the ways the pillars of Catholic social tradition animate our lives together.
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    Catholic Social Teaching

    Keynote Event

    Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring

    - (part of a series)

    Location: Library Lawn

    Honoring the legacy of legendary Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Fr. TED Talks is a two-night festival on Notre Dame’s campus featuring short keynote talks from every corner of the Notre Dame community as we gather to consider all of the ways the pillars of Catholic social tradition animate our lives together.
  16. Headshot of Secretary Condoleezza Rice

    Keynote Event

    The Perils of US Isolationism: A Fireside Chat with Sec. Condoleezza Rice

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    Location: Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

    Featuring: Sec. Condoleezza Rice, Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and 66th US Secretary of State (2005 to 2009) In Conversation with: Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University President
  17. Hussein Ibish and David Myers

    Israel-Palestine Series

    Keynote Event

    One Year After October 7: Historical Backdrop and Future Prospects

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    Location: 155 DeBartolo Hall

    This presentation will offer a multi-lens perspective on the lead-up to the Hamas attack of October 7, 2024, and the Israeli response in Gaza. Featuring Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar, Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, and David Myers, Distinguished Professor and Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History, UCLA.
  18. Ambassador Christopher Grady and Joe Donnelly

    Inauguration

    Keynote Event

    Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Ambassador Joe Donnelly, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican and Former U.S. Senator: Advancing Peace in a Fractured World

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    Location: Leighton Concert Hall

    Join us as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staffs Admiral Christopher W. Grady, and former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican and former U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, sit down with John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost, to discuss peacebuilding and diplomacy in a world ever more challenged by war, acts of terrorism, polarization, and conflict.
  19. David Rockefeller Jr. waring a navy suit and light blue collared shirt

    Inauguration

    Keynote Event

    David Rockefeller Jr., Philanthropist and Environmentalist: A Legacy of Giving Back

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    Location: Leighton Concert Hall

    In this conversation with Jack Brennan, former CEO and Chair of Vanguard, we’ll hear from philanthropist and environmentalist David Rockefeller Jr. about the importance of a commitment to a philosophy of giving back and about what motivates him—and keeps him motivated—to be a force for good in the world.
  20. Sanda Ojiambo stands in front of a UN flag and looks at the camera

    Inauguration

    Keynote Event

    Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact: Business as a Global Force for Good

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    Location: Leighton Concert Hall

    In conversation with Anne Thompson, Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent for NBC News, Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, will explore how business can play a critical role in solving global challenges and what business leaders of the future will need to know.