Join us for this special Mass on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of the environment, as we pray for and celebrate those individuals who work in pursuit of a just, sustainable future. Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C., will preside. Fr. Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C., will serve as the homilist. Fr. Jenkins serves as the President of the University of Notre Dame and has led the University’s efforts to be a role model for sustainable citizenship rooted in Catholic mission. Fr. Ehrman…

Please join us for a virtual seminar presented by Michael Ross, Professor at UCLA Department of Political Science.

Native plants are critical for pollinators and people in northern Indiana - and across the world. This St. Francis Week, all tri-campus students are invited to get to know some of the plants that also call this region home. Brett Peters, Assistant Director of the Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF), will introduce many unique species, their habitats, and how the ND-LEEF team supports ecological research. After you’ve “met” the plants, you will learn how to transform them into paper alongside Julie Tourtillotte. Tourtillotte is a professor of Art at Saint Mary’s College where she teaches drawing, fibers and video art. …

Please join us for a virtual seminar presented by Amy Rand, Assistant Professor at Carleton University, Canada.