Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak, hold book signing | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak, hold book signing Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak, hold book signing Published: March 04, 2022 Author: Sue Ryan Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie New York Times bestselling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will speak at the University of Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. March 25 (Friday) at Leighton Concert Hall in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Sr. Kathleen Cannon, O.P., Distinguished Lecture Series, this event was originally scheduled for March 2020 and was postponed due to the pandemic. The event is free, but ticketed.  Adichie is a MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner and is known for books such as “Americanah,” “Half of a Yellow Sun,” “Purple Hibiscus” and “We Should All Be Feminists,” which was translated into 32 languages and based on her 2012 TED Talk.  “The Sr. Kathleen Cannon, O.P., Distinguished Lecture Series is a wonderful opportunity for all members of the Notre Dame community to come together and bear witness to the life journeys and insights of some truly extraordinary women leaders,” said Chris Maziar, interim provost. “Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a perfect addition to the program’s esteemed roster of lecturers, and I am delighted that she will be spending time with us.” Adichie’s novels have garnered awards such as the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Orange Prize and the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. “We are grateful to bring such a renowned, accomplished author to speak to the Notre Dame community,” said Rev. Paulinus I. Odozor, C.S.Sp., professor of theology. “Ms. Adichie uses her work and platform to advocate for the best in humanity, and we look forward to learning from her experience when she lectures on campus.” This lecture is sponsored by the Center for University Advising, the College of Arts and Letters, the Department of Africana Studies, the Department of English, the Department of Theology, the Division of Student Affairs, the Gender Studies Program, Hesburgh Libraries, the Initiative on Race and Resilience, the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts, the Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights, Notre Dame International, Notre Dame Learning, Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame Research, the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office and the Transformational Leaders Program. For tickets, visit performingarts.nd.edu. Adichie will also hold a book signing from 3 to 4 p.m. March 26 (Saturday) at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. Attendees may bring books from their personal libraries or purchase copies onsite. Posted In: University News Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students September 13, 2022 Notre Dame observes Hispanic Heritage Month with events around campus July 22, 2022 Roxanne Gregg named executive director of Notre Dame TRIO programs July 08, 2022 University of Notre Dame hosts 2022 Latina/o Studies Association Conference June 23, 2022 Notre Dame to honor pioneers of Irish women’s athletics For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn