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FRIDAY CONTINUED [9.22.23]
2 p.m.
Mendoza Graduate Programs Open House, College seniors through
experienced professionals are invited to attend this casual Football Friday
event to learn more about Mendoza’s graduate degree offerings. Mendoza
College of Business Atrium, until 3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Thunder from the Sky Organ Concert, Basilica organists will be “pulling out
all the stops” in this brief 15-minute recital that is sure to shake the rafters!
The concert will conclude with a rousing singing of the Alma Mater led by the
mighty Murdy Family Pipe Organ.Basilica of the Sacred Heart, until 3:45 p.m.
4 p.m.
Mid-Day Drummer’s Circle, in front of the Main Building, until 4:10 p.m.
4 p.m.
MVP Fridays | Daniel Nayeri: “Is everything sad untrue?” A conversation
with Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is Untrue. Catered reception
and book signing to follow. Co-sponsored by the Ansari Institute for Global
Engagement with Religion, the Creative Writing Program, and the Initiative on
Race and Resilience. Geddes Hall, Andrews Auditorium, until 6 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
Trumpets at the Dome, in front of the Main Building, until 4:20 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Band March Out to Rehearsal, in front of the Main Building, until 4:45 p.m.
5 p.m.
Glee Club Open Rehearsal, O’Neill Hall, until 5:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
Bagpiper on the Wind Family Fireside Terrace, Morris Inn, until 5:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
Live Student Acappella Performance with Harmonia, Experience the magic
of Notre Dame’s premier women’s student acapella group, Harmonia! Feel the
joy as they perform iconic anthems including the Notre Dame Victory March,
and lively pop melodies. A perfect harmony of tradition and excitement awaits.
Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, until 5:30 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Marching Band Open Rehearsal, Ricci Family Fields, until 5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Men’s Rugby vs. Ohio State University, Admission is free, Stinson Field
6:30 p.m.
Friday Night Bash (Ticketed event), You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-
kind, family-friendly party featuring food trucks, drinks, and live music. Tickets
are $12 for adults (ages 12+) and children 11 and under are free! Doors open
at 6:30 p.m. and live music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are limited. Purchasing
admission in advance is strongly recommended! Tickets include access and
entertainment. Food and alcohol will be available for purchase. $5 of every
registration will be directed to the Rockne Athletics Fund. Purchase your tickets
at giving.nd.edu/bash. Notre Dame Stadium Concourse, until 10 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Boston College, Admission is free, Joyce Center
8 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Virginia, Admission is free, Alumni Stadium
11:59 p.m.
Midnight Drummer’s Circle, Main Building front steps, until 12:30 a.m.
SATURDAY CONTINUED [9.23.23]
8 a.m.
Knights of Columbus Steak Sale Tailgate, The Knights of Columbus Steak
Sale Tailgate has been a gameday tradition since 1968. The tailgate, which
features steak sandwiches, chips, drinks, and a variety of merchandise,
is hosted by student members of the ND Knights of Columbus. 100% of
the proceeds support charities in the South Bend community. Knights of
Columbus Council Hall, until 7 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
Author Signing: Frank Pomarico ’74, Ara’s Knights, Hammes Notre Dame
Bookstore, untill 11 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Gameday Celebration at Morris Inn, Celebrate gameday by visiting the
“living room of the University.” Visit Rohr’s for a meal or drink, stop by Café J
for a coffee or the cupcake of the month (closes at 3 p.m.), or head outside
to Wind Family Fireside Terrace for more gameday festivities. Morris Inn,
until midnight
10 a.m.
ABC57 Pregame Show, Featuring updates and insights on the game, players,
coaches, etc. Joyce Center Gate 8, until noon
11 a.m.
Numbers Game: How Science Aids Sports Performance, An
interdisciplinary team of scientists and sports performance professionals
help keep Notre Dame student-athletes competing in the game. Learn how
data analysis, modeling, and statistics optimize athletes’ well-being and
performance. 101 Jordan Hall of Science, until noon
11 a.m.
Gameday at Legends (Ticketed Event), Head to Legends of Notre Dame on
gameday for a tailgate buffet from 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 (ages
21+; 4 alcoholic beverage drink tickets included), $75 (ages 13-20), and $20 (13
and under). Visit legends.nd.edu/events for tickets. Legends of Notre Dame
11:30 a.m.
Author Signing: Joe Theismann ’71, How to Be a Champion Every Day: 6
Timeless Keys to Success, Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, until 1 p.m.
12 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Hosted by Mary Greene and the Alumni
Association on home football game days. This event is available to the public.
Hesburgh Library Room 125, until 1 p.m.
12 p.m.
Gipper’s, Now Open, Normally only open late night on Fridays and Saturdays,
Gipper’s is opening while the sun is still up! No delivery during these special
hours. Order in person via kiosks or via Grubhub mobile app. South side of
South Dining Hall, until 7 p.m.
11 a.m.
Wind Family Fireside Terrace Tailgate, Enjoy live music from Game Day Gold
(ends at 2 p.m.), walk-up bar service, and delicious eats from the Rohr’s Food
Truck. Wind Family Fireside Terrace at Morris Inn, until approximately 9 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Author Signing: Te’Von Coney ’19, Breaking Through the Barriers of
Success; Mike Brown ’01 & Cara Krenn ’04, The Leprechaun’s Game
Day at Notre Dame, Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, until 3 p.m.