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Welcome Weekend 2018

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Welcome Flaherty First-Years!  Flaherty Freshmen, please take a moment to thank your lucky stars that something magical has happened…out of all of the possible women’s dorms on campus, you were placed in not only the newest hall, but the best and most spirited, without a doubt! Welcome to Flaherty! We are so excited to have you!  

Flaherty History   

As many of you may know, Flaherty Hall was built in 2016, and this past August was its first semester open as a residence hall! Pangborn Hall, which was founded in 1955, has ceased to function as its own residence hall, and instead acts a swing hall for other dorms undergoing renovations. The women previously in Pangborn have moved into Flaherty Hall this past fall, along with women who transferred in from other dorms, and the class of 2020. Flaherty Hall for women could not have been constructed without the generous donation from Jay and Mary Flaherty. The new dorm was built to recognize Mary Hesburgh Flaherty, the niece of the late Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., and a 1979 Notre Dame graduate in one of the first classes to include women. In her own words, Mary Flaherty has said, “Jay and I, along with our family, are honored to be able to provide a home for Notre Dame women for generations to come.” More information can be found here: http://news.nd.edu/news/67105-dunne-and-flaherty-families-each-make-20-million-gifts-for-construction-of-two-residence-halls/

 

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Flaherty Infrastructure Included in the four-story brick structure are rooms occupied by one, two, or four women. The newly built Flaherty Hall is equipped with a full kitchen and study space on each floor, as well as our own chapel.

                 

  

Flaherty Facts  Location: Flaherty Hall is situated on the beautiful Mod quad, and it is located next to the new men’s hall, Dunne, and behind Knott Hall. It is also right near the new research building, McCourtney Hall, and is close to the newly renovated Hesburgh library. Colors: Navy and Lavender. You know what that means: start stocking up on cute clothes to show off your dorm spirit!! Mascot: We are the Flaherty Bears, or the ‘Flare Bears!’ Our motto is “Fortune favors the brave.”   

ND Necessities Your room will be equipped with a sink, mirror (which doubles as a medicine cabinet), cabinet under the sink to store toiletries and supplies, wardrobe, bed, and desk. Most rooms will also have a vanity. Freshmen in most halls typically loft their bed in such a way that their bed is on top of their wardrobe and desk. Lofting the beds typically allows people to fit other furniture such as futons or butterfly chairs. What to bring: 1. Alarm clock

2. Bedding for an extra long twin bed, pillows

3. Storage crates

4. Camera

5. Computer

6. Laundry basket/bag & laundry supplies *you don’t need quarters! You can use Domer Dollars to do laundry (and you save a quarter doing it every time too!) Domer Dollars are purchased online at food.nd.edu

7. Shower shoes and shower caddy—there are racks in the showers to keep caddies

8. Backpack

9. Desk supplies

10. Swim suit

11. Proof of medical insurance

12. Posters and pictures to decorate your room

13. Hangers

14. Extension cords

15. Surge protectors

16. Umbrella, rain jacket, and boots

17. Winter coat, hats, gloves, scarves, etc.

18. Calendar or planner for school

19. Painters Tape, 3M Command Poster Strips, or Removable Glue Dots - THESE ARE THE ONLY 3 ITEMS YOU MAY USE TO HANG THINGS ON YOUR WALLS.

20. Toothbrush and other toiletries

22. Kleenex/paper towels

Contact your roommate to discuss bringing: 1. Carpet or rugs—those floors get cold in the winter! 2. Futon/couch 3. Refrigerator (max size 5.0 cubic feet) 4. Dishes, cups, utensils 5. Cleaning Supplies 6. Hot pot 7. Keurig 8. Television—you may need a cable extension - sometimes the cords don’t go too far 9. DVD Player What to leave at home: 1. Microwaves 2. Hot plates 3. Coffeepots 4. Printers (you’ll have more than enough money on your ND print quota to last the year) Check with the Office of Sustainability (http://green.nd.edu) for any questions about electronics, outlets, etc.

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Introducing…  The Welcome Weekend Captains 

Welcome home, Flaherty First Years! Hi Bears! Our names are Olivia Lyons and Hannah Morris, and we will be your Welcome Weekend Captains this year! We are anxiously awaiting your arrival in August. In the meantime, we hope this booklet will be helpful as you prepare to begin your journey at Notre Dame. The booklet includes a “Domer Dictionary” with classic Notre Dame jargon and a packing checklist with what we’ve found helpful. Here is a bit about Olivia Lyons: I am a junior from Washington D.C., majoring in Program of Liberal Studies (PLS). On campus, I have been involved in Student Government and SIBC. I would consider my spirit animal to be a manatee. My favorite food at the dining hall is mozzarella sticks--all day every day! My favorite memory is hiking in Connemara with friends from ND summer study abroad in Ireland. The view at the top was incredible! The best class I have taken at Notre Dame would have to be Lyric Poetry.

Here is a bit about Hannah Morris: I am a junior Science Preprofessional major with a minor in Poverty Studies. I am originally from Macomb, Illinois. On campus I have been involved in many hall functions including second-semester retreat planning. My favorite study spot on campus is the Coleman Morse Center (CoMo) due to their endless supply of free coffee! Throughout my time at Notre Dame, I have made wonderful memories, but my favorite ones have stemmed from spontaneous game nights with friends. I have also been very grateful for all of the new, unexpected opportunities Notre Dame offers. One of my favorite classes is The Character Project with Leonard DeLorenzo- a second theology. When I reflect on my Welcome Weekend experience, the best piece of advice I can offer is to do what makes you happy, and the little details will fall into place. We have loved our time in Flaherty as members of the “Flaher Bear” family. It has been a unique and special experience to witness the growth

of a new community, and we are excited to continue to do so with you! Flaherty has so many opportunities for involvement including, hall sports, service events, hall council, or maybe you have your own ideas you want to bring to our community!

We know the first few weeks can be overwhelming with activities, classes, and the many new faces, but there are so many people here to help you in this transition to your first year at Notre Dame! We can’t wait to meet you soon! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email (olyons@nd.edu or hmorris1@nd.edu) or by phone (703-626-3535 or 309-252-2022) G’irish, Olivia Lyons and Hannah Morris

Introducing… 

The Welcome Weekend Ambassadors

   

               

          

                

Introducing… President and VPs Dear Flaherty First Years,  Welcome to Notre Dame and welcome to Flaherty, we’re so excited to have you!  

Our names are Caile Coughlan, Mary Kate O’Leary, and Maddie Heyn, and we are so excited to serve as your 2018/2019 President/Vice Presidents. We have already begun thinking of how to make this Flaherty’s best year yet and can not wait to get back to campus. 

From the moment we arrived on campus, Flaherty Hall truly became our home. From the patio BBQs to the hallway dance parties, the Sunday Masses to the SYRs: some of our best memories have taken place within these walls. Most of the fun is because of the other women here who we get to spend those memories with. While your freshman year is sure to have its challenges, know that you are entering into close knit and supportive community who will see you through them all. We are so excited for you to join our community and get involved in everything that we love so much.   Please call, text, or find us to introduce yourselves, get to know us, or ask any questions!! We can’t wait to have you in Flaherty!! See you in August!   Go Bears, Go Irish,  Caile, Mary Kate, and Maddie  

Caile Coughlan Maddie Heyn Mary Kate O’Leary President Vice President Vice President Massapequa Park, NY Greensboro, NC Stuart, FL Science-Business ACMS PLS and Spanish ccoughl3@nd.edu mheyn@nd.edu moleary7@nd.edu 516-574-1462 336-337-4585 772-418-6441 Flaherty 439 Flaherty 302 Flaherty  

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Introducing Hall Staff –The RAs…

CAROLINE COLELLA – 1ST FLOOR RA Ciao Ladies! My name is Caroline Colella and I will be this year’s Flaherty First Floor RA! I am so excited to welcome you to our Flaherty and Notre Dame families in August! Having lived in Flaherty (and before that Pangborn) during my time at Notre Dame, I can tell you that without a doubt you will be living in the BEST dorm on campus – and we can’t wait for you to join us! I was born in raised in the small town of Portsmouth, New

Hampshire – a place I LOVE. Things I like to do include watching black and white movies, sale shopping for cardio, listening to everything from Vampire Weekend to the latest original broadway cast recording, and going for long walks with good friends. This fall, I will begin my fourth year of study in Notre Dame’s School of Architecture and am pursuing an additional concentration in Business through Mendoza. I say fourth year because ND’s undergraduate program in Architecture is five years which means I get another year at home under the dome (#blessed)!

This entire past academic year, I was abroad in Rome, Italy with the SoA’s Rome Studies Program. Being abroad for the whole year was an incredible opportunity and so much fun! This summer, I am continuing my time abroad as I am interning in Dublin, Ireland. I am so excited to be back on campus and in Flaherty this fall! I love traveling to see more of our beautiful world and would be happy at any time to discuss all things abroad (or related) with you at any time!!

In addition to being an Architecture student, which is more of a way of life than a major, I have been active on campus in Flaherty (surprise!), with Campus Ministry, Model UN, and School of Architecture Government. One of my big recommendations is to join one or two clubs/activities about which you feel passionate – it’s a great way to meet people that like the same things you do and it’s how I met some of my best friends. Notre Dame has endless opportunities for us students and I can wait to see how you explore your interests! Know if I can help you with this (or anything) throughout the year, please reach out, my door will be open! There are so many things to do on Campus – among my favorite things are going to the grotto, being in the stands at football games with my friends, and attending all things at DPAC – please join me as I continue to explore all the amazing things our campus has to offer us! I have listed my contact information below – please reach out to me with any questions at all you may have before move-in. Or if you have a minute, please introduce yourself – I’d love to hear from you! *note that email would be best before July 21 and then my American phone will work again!* I cannot wait to meet you in August and for all the year ahead holds for us! Welcome to Notre Dame, welcome to Flaherty, and WELCOME HOME!! A presto, Caroline ccolella@nd.edu │+1(603)305-4113

CAITLIN RILEY– 2A RA

Hello everyone and welcome to Flaherty 2A, the “beary” best section! I hope you all had incredible summers! I cannot wait to meet you and show you all that Notre Dame has to offer! Flaherty Hall is definitely one of its best features, though. The close dorm communities are some of the best and most memorable parts of Notre Dame and I am beyond excited to welcome you into ours! I am from Park Ridge, IL, which is a NW suburb of Chicago. Freshman year I lived in Pangborn Hall, but in my sophomore year all the Pangborn girls moved to Flaherty. I lived in Flaherty my whole sophomore year and for the spring semester of my junior year. During my junior fall semester, I studied abroad in Rome! It was an incredible

experience and I loved it. So, if you have any questions about study abroad or Rome, I would be more than happy to chat with you!

I am a Classics and History double major. In Classics, I have a Latin concentration and in History my concentration is Early Modern Europe. I absolutely love studying the past and trying to understand the people who lived then, so my majors are the perfect fit! I am also involved as an officer in Classics Club and Camp Kesem Notre Dame. CKND is a national organization that provides a free week-long summer camp and support for the children of those affected by cancer. I really enjoy being a part of both of those clubs and would absolutely LOVE to talk to you about either of them. Notre Dame has hundreds of clubs, however, so it is easy to find things that you love and really enjoy doing. The Flaherty girls have such diverse interests, so I’m sure if you have questions about activities I can always point you in someone’s direction.

Beyond clubs, I really enjoy going to trivia events, watching movies, hanging out in Flaherty, going to dorm mass, and going to Hockey and Football games. I am always looking for things that peak my interest, so always let me know if you find any cool events around campus. I also love having a solid trivia team or cheering section for hockey games so if you’re ever interested please join me! Notre Dame has so many opportunities and experiences, and there are so many people here to help you find and enjoy those activities. My door will always be open for any questions you may have!

My contact information is listed below. I would be more than happy to chat if you have any questions about move-in, college life, or Flaherty or if you just want to introduce yourself! If you are contacting me before July 21st email may be best, but after that feel free to use either method! I cannot wait to see how you will each make your mark on the Notre Dame and Flaherty communities. I am so excited to meet you all and I hope you enjoy the rest of your summers! Caitlin Riley criley5@nd.edu

Megan Kamm: 2B RA

Welcome to Flaherty Hall, your new home

under the Dome! I hope you had a

wonderful summer and are looking forward

to the new adventure that awaits.

My name is Megan Kamm and I am an

Austin native and rising senior majoring in

Political Science, with minors in Business

and Studio Art. During my free time, I love

to go for runs around the lakes, explore the

greater South Bend area, and hang out with

friends. I am the President of the Club

Softball team, and am working on starting a

Women’s Club Basketball team. I also love

playing interhall sports, and would highly

recommend joining—they are a great way to meet your fellow flaher-bears, and are super chill and fun.

I also volunteer with Slice of Life, an afterschool tutoring program for elementary students.

I came to ND in a non-traditional way: I transferred through the Notre Dame-Holy Cross Gateway

Program (I spent my first year across the street). As a transfer student, I was so fortunate to move into

the Flaherty community— everyone was incredibly welcoming and accepting, and made me feel at

home. I am so excited to share this space with you, and show you how wonderful Flaherty Hall is!

Now, I would like to offer a little advice as you prepare for the next four years. Starting college is new

and exciting, but it can also be daunting. Know that it’s okay to feel nervous. Once you’re here on

campus, take full advantage of all that Notre Dame has to offer. With time, you’ll find your place,

whether it be in band, a club, or sports. Also, even after you have found your niche, try new things. As a

rising senior I am still learning of new activities at ND, and through them I have met some really

incredible people. As cliché as it sounds, your time here will fly by quickly, so eat up every second of it.

In the meantime, please reach out to me with any questions about what to pack, life in college, being

away from home, you name it. Enjoy the rest of summer and see you soon. Notre Dame is a truly

special place, and I can’t wait for you to experience it!

Megan Kamm

mkamm@nd.edu

EMMA GENTINE – 3A RA Hello and welcome to your home for the next 4 years! I hope you all had a fantastic summer and I can’t wait to get to know each and everyone one of you!

My name is Emma Gentine and I am going to be the 3A RA this year! I am originally from Howards Grove, WI. I am an Accounting major with a minor in actuarial science. After graduation I am planning on spending another year at Notre Dame to get my Masters in Accountancy before I work in public accounting and get my CPA. I have been involved in a variety of activities on Campus. I am one of the VP’s for the Notre Dame Accounting Association. I also am the sports coordinator for Special Olympics. I help coach basketball and soccer for athletes with an intellectual disability. As well as play on the unified soccer team for our one or two tournaments we have a year. Last summer I spent 3-weeks studying abroad in Greece learning about the art and landscape of the country. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend taking advantage of the

study abroad opportunities on campus. Things I enjoy participating in the most in Flaherty is dorm mass, section socials, and interhall sports, especially Flag Football, we got to play in the football stadium last year! My favorite part about living in community is all the amazing people you get to spend your 4 years living with. My door will always be open if you ever have any questions or just want to stop by and chat! My contact information is below. Feel free to reach out for any questions you might have about Flaherty, move-in, or whatever. I can’t wait to meet you and welcome you into your new home! Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation! Emma Gentine egentine@nd.edu 920-912-3758

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JADE MARTINEZ, 3B RA

Hi Bears!

Welcome to Flaherty!

My name is Jade Martinez and I’ll be serving as the RA in 3B this year. I’m originally from Pembroke Pines, Florida, which is only about a twenty minute drive to Fort Lauderdale. Before coming to Notre Dame, the furthest north I had ever been was Georgia, and surprisingly enough, I really enjoy (most) of South Bend’s weather. On campus, I spent my first year living in Pangborn Hall and very luckily was able to move into Flaherty with the entire Pangborn community when it opened Fall 2016. I’m studying Political Science and History in the College of Arts and Letters, and love every bit of it. Once I graduate, I hope to work in either Communications or Human Resources.

Outside of classes, I’ve spent most of my free time in Student Government, serving both as Flaherty Hall Senator and Director of Health and Wellness. I loved the opportunity to not just be involved on campus, but also to get to know a bunch of people from all different dorm communities! This last year, I served on the Balfour Student Board, which is

part of an overarching program geared specifically towards helping make sure first generation college students and students who are members of underrepresented minority groups have the necessary tools and resources to succeed at Notre Dame. I also really enjoy sitting on my super comfy futon while either reading, listening to music, or watching TV.

Most of all, I love spending time in Flaherty. The community is so welcoming, and whether it be just doing homework or hanging out in the lounge, it’s always a ton of fun. I can’t wait to meet all of you, and I’m so grateful to be a part of your first year in such a wonderful place! :)

If you have any questions -- about what to expect, what to pack, or just anything at all -- please feel free to reach out to me either through text, phone call or email!

Go bears, go Irish, and welcome home! Jade Martinez (3B) (954) 675-2182 Jmarti48@nd.edu

Dominique DeMoe – 4th Floor RA

Hi and welcome to Flaherty, your new home on campus! I hope you all had a great summer and are ready for an amazing first year. I am so excited to meet you all and to begin the year. My name is Dominique DeMoe and I will be the 4th floor RA. I am from Clayton, Delaware (will possibly be one of the only people you meet from Delaware) and I will gladly tell you about all the wonderful things my home state has to offer (like no sales tax!). I am also the oldest of five and my younger siblings are some of my favorite people in the world. At Notre Dame, I lived in Lewis Hall for my freshman and sophomore years and chose to move to Flaherty for my junior year. Community is very important on campus and the community in Flaherty is one that will make you feel right at home. I am an Industrial Design major with a minor in Computing and Digital Technologies and concentrations in User Interface and Experience and Digital Arts. Around campus, I work as a tour guide (which is a great

way to meet people and get to know campus) and as the Graphics Editor for The Observer, Notre Dame’s student run newspaper. Outside of work, prior to my sophomore year injury, I was a long jumper for the Track team, now, although I no longer compete, I am still involved with the team because it’s like one big family. A lot of my focus this year will be on a newer club on campus called e-Nable which provides 3D printed prosthetic hands for those in need. Last summer, I studied abroad in Greece and I did a Summer Service Learning Program in Philadelphia, PA which was an 8-week immersion where I lived in Philly and volunteered with Project HOME, a non-profit organization that helps the homeless population in the city. If anyone is interested in service opportunities, studying abroad, joining clubs or just in general finding ways to do what you love around campus, please let me know because I would love to share about my experiences and help you get connected! As you can see, Notre Dame has so much to offer its students. The opportunities and experiences here are truly incredible and the people that you meet along the way are all here to help you navigate your time and make the most of it. My contact information is below – feel free to reach out if you have any questions over the summer about anything or if you just want to introduce yourself. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer and see you soon! Dom DeMoe ddemoe@nd.edu (302) 241-7308

The ARs…

DANIELA De CANTIS – 2ND FLOOR ASSISTANT RECTOR

Hello to the Flaherty Hall family! My name is Daniela De Ciantis and I am so excited to serve as an Assistant Rector for you all this year. I am currently in my second of three years in Master of Divinity program. I grew up in Toronto, Ontario where I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. I then completed a teaching degree in Ottawa where I spent two years teaching high school English and Religion. I am a huge fan of board games, coffee, tea, yoga, running, and food (especially diverse cuisines!). Please stop by my apartment at any time for a chat. I look forward to meeting you all and the memories we will share as we journey through our years together here at Notre Dame.

KENDRA N. KEY – 3rd FLOOR ASSISTANT RECTOR

Hello Ladies of Flaherty!

It is an absolute pleasure to meet all of you! I have heard so much about the incredible vibrancy and character of the ladies of Flaherty Hall, and I cannot wait to become a part of your community!! I am Kendra Nicole Key, and I’m an Air Force brat from Shreveport, Louisiana, where in 2012 I graduated from LSU Shreveport with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. While at LSUS I held

leadership positions on the SOAR Freshman Orientation leadership team, Student Government, and Student Activities Board and was a member of the Debate Team, and the Spanish Club! From Shreveport I moved to Terre Haute, Indiana with my sister (I’m sure you’ll all meet her!), and in 2014 I received another Bachelor of Arts, this time in Language Studies from Indiana State University. In my last semester at Indiana State I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and was blessed with the opportunity to travel through much of southern Spain. Presently, I am a 2019 J.D. Candidate at the Law School at our beloved University of Notre Dame and have loved every trying moment of it! I currently hold the position of Vice President of the Black Law Students Association, NDLS Admissions Ambassador, and GALILEE Recruitment Co-Coordinator at the school. In the community I am a regular member at New Horizons Outreach Ministries in South Bend. I love God and people and, all of you will learn quickly that I am a huge proponent of positivity and being yourself. I cannot wait to see all of you and am excited for what this semester and the coming year has to bring. With everyone’s input and creativity I believe that we can make our time here the best that Flaherty has ever seen! P.S. We are family now so don’t be shy if you see me around campus! See you soon! Kendra

The Rector… SR. MARY DONNELLY, OP

Welcome Class of 2022!

Welcome to Flaherty Hall, the newest women’s hall on campus and your

Home Under the Dome! You are about to begin a great journey - college is a

time filled with new experiences, challenges, graces, gifts, and new

learnings. We are in our third year as a hall community and, which means

that you will have a part in continuing to shape our identity in a unique way.

This past year we created our mascot, the Bears, as well as our motto,

Fortune favors the brave”, which comes from the Flaherty Coat of Arms. We

still have more decisions to make, such as what will our signature events be,

what charities do we want to support, and so much more! Your voice is very

important as we work to create a community, a community of caring and

involved young women. So get ready to be involved in shaping not only your

future, but the futures of all the women who will follow you!

I was born in New York, moved to Michigan when I was nine; leaving me

without a New York accent! I am the product of 10 years of Catholic school

education, having attended a public school for 7th and 8th grade. I attended Aquinas College graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a

history major, an English minor, and a secondary teaching certificate. Unfortunately in 1977 one could

not beg, borrow, or steal a teaching position, so I worked in retail for the next 9 years. In 1986 I entered

the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, completing a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies at Aquinas

Institute of Theology in St. Louis in 1990. I then spent the next 9 years at St. Paul Campus Parish in Big

Rapids, Michigan as pastoral associate and campus minister. While at St. Paul I completed a Doctor of

Ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. For 10 years I was the

formation director for my congregation, guiding the women who entered the community on their

journey to final profession. My years as formation director were both challenging and a wonderful gift;

what a privilege to be invited into the process of discerning God’s desire for another. Sensing the

movement of the Holy Spirit, I arrived at Notre Dame in July, 2008 to serve as Rector of Pangborn Hall.

Each of my ministry experiences were challenging, grace-filled, and life-giving providing me with many

graces and gifts.

As the Rector of Flaherty Hall I wear many different hats: making sure the building is in working order,

holding people accountable for their actions and inviting them to growth, sharing life with an amazing

group of dedicated and talented women. My advice to you is simple, be open to your surroundings, your

classmates, your hall mates, your new roommate. College is any amazing opportunity to learn, explore,

and grow. Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you in a few short weeks!

Mary Donnelly, OP

mdonnel6@nd.edu

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Priest-In-Residence... FR. STEVE NEWTON, CSC – PRIEST-IN-RESIDENCE

Father Steve Newton, CSC was born in

Evanston, Illinois, the third oldest of

eleven children. He is a member of the

Congregation of Holy Cross and a Notre

Dame graduate who majored in English.

Currently, he serves as a Campus

Minister at St. Mary’s College. Pastoral

experiences include many positions in

various schools, parishes and

institutions throughout Illinois, Oregon, Indiana, and East Africa. He has

been a teacher, Notre Dame Rector, founder of addictions treatment

programs in the US and abroad, pastor, school president, and was the

first director of the South Bend Center for the Homeless. In addition to

his ND degree he has a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Loyola

University, Chicago, IL and a Doctorate of Public Service (HC) from the

University of Portland, OR, where he was also commencement speaker.

He also claims the distinction of having been the last resident of the

now demolished Corby Hall.

Domer Dictionary Acoustic Café: Event Thursday nights in LaFortune Student Center or Legends of Notre Dame often frequented by students in need of a study break. The café is a great place for students to display their musical talents (or lack thereof) Administration (Main) Building: Often called the Golden Dome or simply the Dome, the administration building is the most recognizable feature of Notre Dame’s campus. Complete with a statue of Mary, the building is located in the center of campus and can be seen from almost anywhere on campus An Tostal: Yearly tradition celebrating the final full week of classes, with plenty of free t-shirts, food, games, and events for all to enjoy Bengal Bouts: Student boxing tournament held every year as a fundraiser for Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Not only do you get to help out a good cause, but you also get to see your friend take a few swings at the kid who knows all the answers from your calculus class Bookstore Basketball: Largest 5-on-5 basketball tournament in the world. With over 500 teams competing every year, this tournament held in the spring is truly a sight to see BP: Breen-Phillips Hall, a female dorm located on North Quad CoMo: The Coleman-Morse Center. The building on South Quad that houses First Year of Studies, Campus Ministry, a computer cluster, and 24-hour space CSC: The Center for Social Concerns. The CSC is the place to go if interested in service projects and volunteer opportunities C.S.C.: Initials to designate members of the Holy Cross Religious Order. Don’t get the two “CSC’s” confused D6: Student parking lot located behind the Rock DeBartolo Hall: Classroom building where most freshman classes will be held, often called DeBart DPAC: Short for DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, don’t get the DeBartolo’s confused! (DeBart vs. DPAC. Learn it.) Dog Book: The freshman registry with the names and photos of the entire freshman class. Often used to find last minute date for SYR or …well really that’s all it’s used for. With the advent of Facebook this book has been used even less, although it is fun to pull it out and see what people looked like in high school. Domer: Any ND student, past or present du Lac: Student handbook outlining all the rules of regulations at Notre Dame (pronounced just like the name of the town in Shrek. No, that’s not a coincidence.) Fall Break: While most schools only get a few days off, the administration rewards us for our hard work with a whole week off during October. This is usually the first time you have the opportunity to return home since August, although some students choose to stay on campus, travel or participate in service projects Fieldhouse Mall: Open area between Cavanaugh Hall and Stonehenge fountain. Warm weather brings campus bands, barbecues, and other fun things to do instead of studying Flex Points: The dollars that accompany the Flex 14 meal plan that can be used to buy some tasty snacks and beverages at the Huddle, Burger King, Reckers, and other campus food locations. All you do is swipe your ID, and it comes out of your account Geddes Hall: Home of the Center for Social Concerns and Coffeehouse; also a great outdoor patio for studying! God Quad: Home to the Dome, the Basilica, Sorin College, Walsh Hall and the statues of Jesus and Father Sorin

Grab ’N Go: Convenient brown-bag breakfast, lunch, or dinner available from 7am to 7pm when classes are in session The Grotto: Replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, France where students can come to light a candle and spend some quiet time in reflection and prayer Hammes-Mowbray Hall: Next to Stepan Center, houses the Notre Dame Post Office, ND Security/Police and lost & found, and some freshman classes Hesburgh Library: 14 story Library with the mosaic of Touchdown Jesus on its façade. Is a great place to study and has a really nice, new computer lab on the first floor. On the first and second floors you can easily study in a small group but as you move to higher floors make sure you keep quiet. The legendary Fr. Hesburgh spends his time in the top of this building too Huddle Mart: Small Convenient store in LaFortune where students can purchase food, drinks, toiletries, notebooks, and other base essentials such as the infamous Quarter Dogs insideND: Campus Portal which allows you access to Class Registration, Irish Link, etc. This site provides convenient access to Notre Dame Web services for students, faculty, and staff. With more than 100 content channels, the information you need is at your fingertips Jordan Hall of Science: Jordan houses all of the undergraduate laboratories for biology and chemistry, a planetarium and state-of-the-art lecture halls. Also has a convenient snack shop, aptly named “a la Descartes” Joyce Center (the JACC): This venue houses numerous campus events such as basketball, volleyball, ice hockey games, pep rallies, concerts, and lectures JPW: Junior Parents Weekend LaFun: LaFortune Student Center Legends: The restaurant, pub and programming venue. Brings in live entertainment and has a nightclub open late nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights Library Circle: Pick up/drop off spot at the east end of the Hesburgh Library Main Circle: Pick up/drop off spot between Alumni Hall and the Law school at the main campus entrance on Notre Dame Avenue Michiana: The name of the region along the border of Michigan and Indiana, including South Bend Mod Quad: Home to Knott, Siegfried, Pasquerilla East, Pasquerilla West, Flaherty, and Dunne Halls Monk: Affectionate nickname of the former University President Father Edward A. Malloy ndID: Unique number assigned to you by the University (not to be confused with your NetID—see below); can be found on your ID card NDTV: The cable cast student run TV station that can be seen on channel 53 NetID: A computer ID name that, along with your password, gives you access to the Notre Dame network from almost any computer on campus North Quad: Home to BP, Cavanaugh, Farley, Lewis, St. Ed’s, Stanford, Keenan, and Zahm Halls N.O.V.O: New Organization Via Online registration: Registration for next semester’s courses are done online using insideND. NOVO was introduced last year and replaced the old D.A.R.T system, so registering for classes is still often referred to as “dart-ing” Observer: Campus newspaper you’ll grow to love O’Shag: O’Shaughnessy Hall, location of many Arts and Letters classes, departmental offices, and Waddick’s Café. O’Shag is also recognizable by the perpetually slow clock on its façade. This clock was also the center of some controversy when the University decided to remove the hands completely, some say to symbolize the timeless nature of the University; others say they did it just to confuse the students Parietals: du Lac regulation that outlines visitation hours in dorms of the opposite gender. From 12am to 9am on Sunday through Thursday and from 2am to 9am on Friday and Saturday, members of the opposite gender are only allowed in the 24-hour space in the dorms

PE: Pasquerilla East, woman’s dorm located on Mod Quad PW: Pasquerilla West, women’s dorm located on Mod Quad as well Pop: Midwestern term for soda Purcell: The basketball arena and home to Club Naimoli; connected to the JACC Quarter Dogs: Infamous hot dogs available in LaFortune for a quarter after 12am on weeknights. Although they may only be a quarter, you don’t want to eat too many of them RA: Resident Assistant, a senior in each section of the dorm who guides the dorm life of the students RecSports: Intramural sports program at Notre Dame Rector: Basically the person in charge of each dorm, i.e., the responsible adult The Rock: The Rockne Memorial Gymnasium located at the foot of the South Quad Rolfs: Newer athletic facility which is open to all students, near the JACC and Jordan Hall Soda: What normal people say when they are referring to soft drinks The Shirt: Football shirt that students wear to all the football games SMC: St. Mary’s College; an all-women’s school located adjacent to Notre Dame South Quad: Home to O’Shag, the Rock, and everything in between (including the Pang!) Stepan Center: The round, geodesic dome at East Gate. Don’t mix this up with Stepan Chemistry Hall Stonehenge: War Memorial Fountain located at the foot of North Quad; also where students gather to celebrate big football wins SUB: Student Union Board that organizes activities for students SYR: Formerly known as “screw your roommate,” now changed to mean “set-up your roommate”, the SYR is a theme dance usually held in the fall TA: Teaching assistant; most large classes have TAs to assist the professor Tailgate: Pre-game festivities, usually occurring in the parking lot by the stadium, before all football games Touchdown Jesus: Nickname of the mosaic on the side of the library facing the stadium. You’ll see why it was so named when you arrive Tutorial: Discussion session, usually on Fridays, for large classes to discuss topics or difficult problems, often an easy way to guarantee points towards your grade (based on attendance) West Quad: Home to McGlinn, Welsh Family, Keough, O’Neill, Duncan, and Ryan Halls WSND: Student-run fine arts radio WVFI: Student-run progressive station on the second floor of LaFortune The Domer Dictionary was originally written by Student Government in May, 2002. It has been revised in 2003, 2005 and 2008.

Two Important ND Songs  Notre Dame Victory March Rally sons of Notre Dame Sing her glory and sound her fame, Raise her Gold and Blue And cheer with voices true: Rah, rah, for Notre Dame We will fight in every game, Strong of heart and true to her name We will ne’er forget her And will cheer her ever Loyal to Notre Dame Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame, Wake up the echoes cheering her name, Send a volley cheer on high, Shake down the thunder from the sky. What though the odds be great or small Old Notre Dame will win over all, While her loyal sons are marching Onward to victory. *The highlighted portion is the part of the song the students usually sing and the only words you have to know. However, you will earn bonus points for knowing the first verse. Notre Dame, Our Mother (Alma Mater) As one final unifying act before leaving the stadium after a football game, students both past and present join arms and sway to the Alma Mater. Like the Fight Song, the Alma Mater will serve as an eternal reminder of your time spent at the University of Notre Dame . Notre Dame, our Mother Tender, strong, and true Proudly in thy heavens, Gleams thy gold and blue. Glory’s mantle cloaks thee Golden is thy fame, And our hearts forever, Praise thee Notre Dame, And our hearts forever, Love thee Notre Dame.