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BROTHERS.
SCHOLARS.
CHAMPIONS.
KEOUGH HALL
WELCOME WEEKEND PACKET
CLASS OF 2021
(AVAILABLE ONLINE: ROOS.ND.EDU)
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WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
A MESSAGE FROM THE WELCOME WEEKEND CAPTAIN
Newest Brothers of Keough Hall,
First, I would like to congratulate you on becoming the newest members of the Notre Dame family. You have chosen to
spend the next four, five, or maybe even six, years of your life at a university founded upon ideals of integrity, spirituality, and
academic prowess. As a member of the Class of 2021, you now join very elite company comprised of world-class students, faculty,
and alumni. Take this opportunity to be proud of your accomplishments, but I challenge you to begin to think about your future
endeavors. Now is the time to begin another period of your life, a period where you will make great friends, experience Notre
Dame traditions, and expand your knowledge of self, life, and your studies. Whether you find this an exciting or frightening
adventure, you and your fellow first year ‘Roos will begin a new chapter when you arrive to campus.
Before going any further, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Robby Lucian. I’m a rising senior studying
Finance and Energy Studies in the Mendoza College of Business. I found a passion for Keough Hall, which started in on my first day
as a resident in this hall and now I have the great honor of welcoming all of you to our new home as the Captain for Welcome
Weekend 2017 (WW2k17)! A little bit about me first. I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio originally (no matter what people say) but now I
reside in sunny Santa Monica. I love to practice Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Lacrosse, and lounging around hanging out with my
friends in the hall. I’d love to chat about the above interests or about life in general. You can almost always find me in room 212 in
the evening; probably watching Netflix or doing problem sets at the last minute (or both), but I’m always here to help in any way
that I can. I can't wait to meet all you new ‘Roos, you're going to love it here!
At this miniature heaven on earth, there is no “Greek life.” While this is not common among most universities, fear not,
the hall is here! At the University of Notre Dame, the halls on campus function as the primary social units. Believe us, the
brotherhood you will enjoy while in Keough, and even long after you graduate, transcends that of any fraternity. Although
Keough Hall is young compared to many of the other halls on campus, the Men of Keough Hall have established themselves as
leaders in the classroom, in service, and on the playing field. As recently as 2009, Keough Hall was recognized as Men’s Hall of the
Year. However, I can assure you that during the three years I’ve been at Notre Dame, there is no hall that even compares to
Keough. We continue to make our own traditions, which have become an integral part of the Notre Dame community.
Additionally, the spirituality of the Keough Hall family is known campus-wide as we maintain one of the best- attended Sunday
Masses, accompanied by an exceptional musical ensemble, The Keough Tabernacle Choir (for those of you musically, or really
even not so musically, inclined folks, the choir meets an hour before mass to practice and would love to have you!). Seriously
though, Keough mass is always standing room only so get there early if you want a seat!
As with several other aspects of Keough Hall, our orientation has the reputation of being one of the best on campus. This
year we will be carrying on the successes of previous orientations with a wide variety of planned events such as West Quad
Cookout and Domerfest, but will also add new highlights to the Keough Hall Welcome Weekend schedule. These and other
activities will keep you busy, entertained, and surrounded by fun and interesting people with whom you will be sharing
experiences with for years to come.
Let’s move on to what you need to do. Before leaving home, make sure your backpack is packed, your shoes are tied
tight, and your lunch pail is filled with tasty treats. Once you arrive at Notre Dame, follow the signs leading to Keough Hall. Once
checked in, you’ll receive a Keough Hall t-shirt, your room key, and other essentials. After that, you will be in our capable hands, as
scary as that may be.
Whether you expected to receive this letter or not, I hope you’ve enjoyed it and realize that I’m incredibly eager to greet
you as you pull up to our home and introduce you to life as a Notre Dame student. Now, it’s time to explore the rest of the
Welcome Weekend Info Packet and hopefully it will answer all of your questions. If it doesn’t, please do not hesitate to contact me.
The packet is available to peruse online at roos.nd.edu and will be available for download as well. Be sure to join the group on
Facebook, Keough Hall Class of 2021.
Okay, it’s time for a deep breath. Yes, all of this is real. Welcome home.
Robby Lucian
rlucian@nd.edu
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WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
A WELCOME FROM THE RECTOR: REV. PATRICK REIDY, C.S.C.
100 Keough Hall, Notre Dame, 46556 • (574) 631-4945 • preidy@nd.edu
Dear First Years,
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Notre Dame and welcome to Keough Hall. Nestled
serenely beside the Bookstore Basketball Courts and McGlinn Fields, just a stone’s throw from the historic
Notre Dame Golf Course, Keough shelters the hopes and hearts of those who call it home. We’re thrilled to
number you among them.
You’re entering a residential tradition unique among top-tier colleges and universities. Guided by Notre
Dame’s founding religious order, the Congregation of Holy Cross, our residence halls seek to build
communities that attend to one another in struggles, assist one another in good works, and celebrate
together in times of joy. Mutual respect and genuine care define our life together in Keough. Within our
walls, you’ll find men striving to discover themselves, to grow in their faith, and to make friends for the long
haul. Loving brothers, humble scholars, grateful champions – these are the men of Keough. They’ll invite
you to compete on our intramural athletic teams, to assist with our liturgies in the Chapel of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, to contribute to the work of hall government, and to engage in hall service projects throughout
South Bend. I hope you’ll join them. We’ll be blessed by your giftedness.
A few things you should know about me. I’m a religious priest with the Congregation of Holy Cross. After
professing perpetual vows in Holy Cross, I was ordained at the Basilica here on campus. The men of Keough
shared in my celebration. I’m beginning my thirteenth year at Notre Dame after growing up in the shadow
of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Few things excite me more than skiing, cycling, Chipotle burritos, used book
stores, and the Denver Broncos. Along with family, Keough makes that shortlist.
We’re committed to your flourishing in Keough Hall. An outstanding orientation team, a gifted hall council,
and one of Notre Dame’s finest hall staffs all look forward to welcoming you in a few short weeks. You’ll find
in them a kind of fierce loyalty to this place. It’s pervasive, to be sure, though it doesn’t happen overnight.
You’ve begun a major transition, one that’ll take many of you well beyond what’s familiar. Trust yourselves.
Be patient. Remember all that brought you here. This information should prove helpful in your preparations;
still, feel free to contact me (info above) if there’s anything I can offer prior to your arrival on campus. Know
of my prayers for you.
In Keough Hall,
Fr. Pat Reidy, CSC
Rector
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WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE KEOUGH HALL EXECUTIVE BRANCH
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: GATES McGAVICK
Men of Keough,
On behalf of Hall Council and everyone in Keough, congratulations on being admitted to Notre
Dame! What an achievement for you and your family—these next four years will be among the most special
times of your life. Over the coming weeks, as you go through the busy process of ending your summer and
moving to your new school, make sure you take some time to appreciate your own work, and the work of
the people who helped you towards this chapter of your life. Exciting times are ahead.
My name is Gates McGavick, and I’m Keough’s current President. I grew up in Seattle, Washington
and Somerset, Bermuda, but these days I call Keough home—as I’m sure all of you will, too.
We here in Keough are incredibly proud of our special sense of brotherhood, and can’t wait to
welcome you into the dorm. During your time, here, you’ll do all the basic college stuff. You’ll study for tests,
order pizza, watch movies with friends, and so on. But in Keough, you’ll make the friends who will be in your
weddings; those late nights studying will lead you to the subjects you’ll build a career around. The time you
spend here among your brothers will count among the happiest time of your life.
As the leader of Keough’s hall council, it’s my job to help organize dorm events throughout the year
for everyone’s enjoyment. We’re best known for Chariot Week—a week early in the year of dorm spirit and
athletic events, culminating in a toga dance and a Chariot Race with large homemade chariots. Additionally,
we’re going to have an exciting formal come spring, our annual spring basketball tournament, Marilyn
Madness, and a host of quality events with our sister dorm (McGlinn) throughout the year. Critically, if you
want to be involved in shaping Keough’s year, please join us in Hall Government. We’re hoping that some of
you want to help out—we’d love your input, your ideas, and your participation as we work to make Keough
even greater than it already is.
We can’t wait for you guys to get here! What a blessing to have the upcoming year as Keough
Kangaroos. If you have any questions, please email me at pmcgavic@nd.edu or shoot me a text at
978-319-2521. My room, Keough 221, is always open. All the best to you and your families.
In Keough,
Gates McGavick ‘19
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WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE KEOUGH HALL EXECUTIVE BRANCH
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT: SCOTT LEONARD
Roos (get used to this),
Welcome to Keough Hall! My name is Scott Leonard, I’m a junior accounting major from Cleveland, Ohio,
and I could not be more excited to serve you as Keough’s Vice President for this upcoming school year!
If you’re reading this, you hit the jackpot. You will come to learn that Keough is a special place, as it is very
clearly it is the premier men’s residence hall in the Michiana area. From our rector, Father Pat, to the rest of
Hall Staff, down to everyone that is lucky enough to call this place home, Keough is full of amazing people; it
is now your time to add to the tradition of excellence that comes with being a Keough Roo.
From myself, Gates, and the rest of Hall Gov, we are really excited and blessed to be able to work for all of
Keough to build upon past traditions and to create some new ones as well, adding to the incredible
community that Keough has. I was so lucky to be placed in Marilyn M. Keough Hall, and I can’t stress enough
how excited I am to share this home with all of you. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you’re bored
and want to lose at NCAA 14, feel free to swing by room 221 or to shoot me a text at 440-596-9054!
This upcoming year should be a really special one, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Welcome home.
Scott Leonard
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THE MEN OF KEOUGH HALL
WHO’S WHO IN KEOUGH HALL
THE RECTOR
Fr. Pat Reidy, C.S.C. returns for his fifth year as Rector of Keough Hall. His room can be
found on the 1st Floor (100 Keough Hall) near the elevator just to the left if entering
through the main doors. He oversees life in the hall and is available to help with
anything you might need.
THE ASSISTANT RECTORS
The assistant rectors (ARs) are graduate students who live on the second and third
floor and are available to help with anything that comes up during the year. The ARs
can be found in 200 Keough and 300 Keough.
THE PRIEST IN RESIDENCE
The Priest in Residence is a Holy Cross priest who provides spiritual support and
guidance to the men of Keough Hall and unites the community with masses
throughout the week. The Priest in Residence can be found in 400 Keough.
THE RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
The RAs are a group of seven seniors who maintain order in the seven sections of the
hall. Their purpose is to help you handle all of college’s trials, everything from being
locked out to your room to more private matters. The RAs foster a great sense of
brotherhood in their sections, and you will get to know this group of seven very well.
HALL GOVERNMENT
Hall government is composed of elected leaders who represent various groups within
the hall community, such as service, sports, and hall apparel. They are responsible for
planning day-to-day events in the hall, from hall dances to interhall and section sports.
This year, Gates McGavick will serve as president, and Scott Leonard will serve as Vice
President.
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THE MEN OF KEOUGH HALL
MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
ROBBY LUCIAN
Welcome Weekend Captain
Nickname: Poppa Bear
Section: 2A
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Email: rlucian@nd.edu
SIMON PADANILAM
Welcome Weekend Co-Captain
Nickname: UPS
Section: 2A
Hometown: Aurora, Ohio
My young Joeys, I cannot express how deeply excited I am for you to
partake in the brotherhood that is Keough Hall. As a 2A ‘Roo for life, I
am involved in the dorm as a lector and extraordinary minister, and on
campus as a tutor, member of the Men’s Boxing team, and an
undergraduate researcher in biochemistry. I’m an avid Cleveland sports
fan as well as a lover of Star Wars and all that it means, so if either of
those vibe with you (other topics are welcome as well, though I can’t
imagine anything better than those two) come hang out and chat a bit.
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MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
JAMES BATHON
Nickname: The Kid Section: 3B
Hometown: Pleasantville, NY Email: jbathon1@nd.edu
My name is James Bathon and I’m a Sophomore (Class of 2020) living in
Keough Hall 3B Room 352. I plan to major in Chemical Engineering with
Pre-Med. So, you may think that my mission while at Notre Dame is to
have ZERO social life?? My favorite sport teams are the Yankees,
Rangers, Colts-which is odd because I’m from New York- and obviously
Notre Dame. As a Freshman, I participated in F.A.S.T. (First Aid Service
Team), the Notre Dame Wrestling Team and Keough Section Sports.
Additionally, I participated in the Student Athletic Trainers Program and
was Keough’s Freshman Class Council Representative. This upcoming
year I will be Keough’s Service Commissioner. In my free time (which I
don’t really have) I enjoy playing sports, working out, watching movies,
and spending time with family. Welcome to the Notre Dame and the
Keough Family.
CONOR FITZPATRICK
Nickname: Indy Section: 3A
Hometown: Northbrook, IL Email: cfitzp10@nd.edu
Welcome, my brothers, to the greatest dorm in the greatest university
on God’s green Earth. Born in Minnesota, living north of Chicago, I have
been named Conor. From my first day on campus last year,
upperclassmen made me feel at home so I cannot be more excited to
help you to feel the same way. As a mechanical engineering major, I am
happy to help out, as much as I can, with any coursework questions for
those of you who have similarly chosen a major in suffering. As a
member of the Notre Dame Men’s Rowing Club and general fitness
enthusiast, I am happy to answer any questions that you guys may have
regarding club sports and best places to get yoked on campus. And, as a
human being with extraordinarily diverse interests ranging from playing
my banjo to cracking my bullwhip, I would love it if you guys would
stop by to chat with me in 309. God bless.
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MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
IAN MARQUEZ
Nickname: Paperboy Section: 1A
Hometown: Solana Beach, CA Email: imarque1@nd.edu
Waddup, new Roos! My name is Ian and I come from the sunny land of
San Diego, California. I’m a rising sophomore studying mechanical
engineering, the sexiest major on campus. I’m a proud resident of 1A,
home of the beast chiefs and section football champions. Come visit me
and my roommate Ramon in 107 if you ever want to see some high-
class FIFA or just hang and listen to Chance/Drake. Some of my hobbies
include surfing, skateboarding, complaining about the state of San
Diego sports teams, and chilling in the section lounge after class. Feel
free to lament to me about the weather here if you’re also from
somewhere warm. Also, I think it’s safe to say I’m the star player on the
Keough Soccer B team, so let me know if you have any questions about
hall sports, or anything at all. Can’t wait to meet you all in August!
WILL HENRY
Nickname: Badger Section: 3B
Hometown: Dallas, TX Email: whenry1@nd.edu
Sup new Roos… My name is Will Henry, and I am a sophomore
originating from a place where we ride our horses to school and shoot
our dinner: Dallas, Texas. I am a double major in Finance and Applied
Computational Mathematics and Statistics (ACMS). I am so excited to
welcome you all into what I believe to be the best hall on campus and
for a lucky few of you, into 3B. I serve Keough as our athletic
commissioner, having experienced some of the most triumphant
victories and heartbreaking losses in Keough interhall sports, and more
triple overtime section football losses than my poor heart can handle. I
am the president of Keough’s community service project, Slice of Life
tutoring, which I encourage all of you to become a part of
(#DoItForTheKids). If you have any questions about anything Keough
has to offer, or if you just want to hangout and listen to some throwback
One Direction, come visit me in room 355. Although you cannot see it
now, you all will soon realize how lucky and blessed you are to be in the
Keough Community, it really is a great place. Last but not least, get
hyped for Domerfest.
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THE MEN OF KEOUGH HALL
MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
JIMMY HUNTER
Nickname: Alternate Section: 3B
Hometown: Shelton, CT Email: jhunte11@nd.edu
What’s up Roos!!! Welcome to Keough Hall which is objectively the best
dorm on campus. I can’t wait to meet all of you guys. My name is Jimmy
and I am from Shelton, Connecticut. As you will learn soon enough, I
come from the land of the wiffle ball so if you think you got game hit
me up. I will be living in the 3B bathroom quad next year. This year I
played interhall soccer, volleyball, and table tennis and took part in the
clubs DBF (Design, Build, Fly) and SIBC (a business club). My hobbies
include every single sport, video games, and screwing around in the
elevator lounge. Feel free to head up to my quad and talk about
anything. I can’t wait until you guys get onto campus. You will soon feel
like a home away from home feels like. Get ready to meet some of the
best people this world has to offer. See everyone in August!
ALEX RICHARD
Nickname: Saul Section: 3B
Hometown: Cranston, RI Email: arichar6@nd.edu
Hey Roos! Congrats on being placed in the best dorm on campus:
Keough Hall! My name is Alex Richard, and I’m a pre-med Science
PreProfessional major (majoring in going to school for 7 more years)
from the great state of Rhode Island. On campus, I’m a member of
The Shirt Committee, the Compassionate Care in Medicine Club, and
the First Aid Services Team. I also recently completed the RCIA program
through Campus Ministry and volunteer in the emergency department
of a Level I Trauma Center back home, so if you’re interested in any of
those things, come up to 3B to say hi. I can usually be found filling the
whiteboard in the section lounge with Orgo problems, frustrating the
section with Rhode Island dialect, (Water Fountain? Bubbler.) and
shamelessly plugging for The Shirt (on sale now in the Bookstore.) I’m
looking forward to meeting all of you in August and welcoming you to
Keough Hall! If there’s anything I can do before move-in or throughout
the year, let me know!11
THE MEN OF KEOUGH HALL
MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
STEPHEN KELLY
Nickname: Spongebob Section: 4A
Hometown: Mandeville, LA Email: skelly22@nd.edu
What’s up Roos! Congrats on being accepted to Notre Dame and being
placed in undoubtedly the best dorm on campus: Keough Hall. My
name is Stephen Kelly and I’m a rising sophomore here in Keough Hall
majoring in Economics and Psychology. I’m from about 30 minutes
outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, so if you’re ever feeling depressed
about Notre Dame’s defense you should come talk to me—I can relate
as a Saints fan. I call the great section of 4A my home, and I will be living
in room 421 this year. I’m involved in section sports, Economics Club,
and the Notre Dame Foodshare Program. Feel free to come up to my
room to talk about anything, get wrecked in FIFA, or if you’re wondering
what you can do to look as good as I did in my senior year ID pic (see
above). Looking forward to meeting all you guys in August!
RAMÓN VILLAFANA
Nickname: Harmless Section: 1A
Hometown: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Email: rvillafa@nd.edu
What up Killa Roos? My name is Ramón and I’m proud to welcome you
to the greatest building to ever stand on this campus, Marilyn M.
Keough Hall. Not many have the privilege to live in such a place, and
even fewer have the privilege to live with me and the other Beastchiefs
in 1A. I’m a sophomore who comes from the islands where you can get
gold (no spray tans) and I’m majoring in Chemical Engineering. Last year
I won Section Football and took the Keough Interhall Soccer team to the
playoffs almost singlehandedly. My hobbies include being the best FIFA
player in this dorm, listening to Drake with my roommate Ian and
staying hydrated at all times. If you real come stop by 107 to complain
about the fact that Kanye ruined Chance the Rapper, lose 5-0 in FIFA or
just have some good old-fashioned Sad Boy Hours. Get Ready.12
THE MEN OF KEOUGH HALL
MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
CHANDLER CRANE
Nickname: Wrong Section: 1A
Hometown: Appleton, WI Email: ccrane2@nd.edu
Hey guys! Congrats to you all on making the correct decision on coming
to Notre Dame and getting placed into Keough. You’re all in for a fun
ride. My name is Chandler Crane and I am a Sophomore living in
Keough 1A. I am a Computer Science major and also looking to major in
French and get a Corporate Practice minor. I’m from Wisconsin so
naturally I am a big Packers fan. I like to watch and play pretty much any
sport. I like to mess around with technology, meet new people, dress
well, and eat good food. I am the Marketing Commissioner for Keough
and am also involved as a video producer for ND Ignite, work with
Fighting Irish Media, and work in the Football Department of Sports
Analytics Club. I have started a few companies, been to some cool
countries, and met a few famous people in my time on Earth. Please feel
free to stop down to Room 108 at any time to talk business, tech, sports,
drama, or whatever! If you don’t come and meet me early, you’ll meet
me in Section Football...and you don’t want that. Looking forward to
meeting you all!
HENRY PERILLO
Nickname: Tank Section: 2A
Hometown: Weston, FL Email: hperillo@nd.edu
What’s up fellow marsupials!! As, I’m sure you’ve all heard by now,
you’ve been placed in Keough Hall, Notre Dame’s finest men’s residence
hall. Welcome home, and congratulations on all your hard work and
perseverance that has led you up to this experience. Though I’m an
Environmental Science and Italian Double Major, my interests span a
great many topics, ranging from history, to literature, and (most
importantly) all things Star Wars. Currently, I’m performing
undergraduate research in an genomics lab, and am on the Biological
Sciences Senior Leadership Committee. Outside of my academics, I am
a member of the Men’s Boxing Team, the Club Swim Team, WVFI (the
Notre Dame student radio), and RecSports referee. My number one
priority, however, is my dedication to my brothers (which now includes
all of you), so if you ever want to chat, watch TV, talk Star Wars, play
videogames, or just hear a really bad pun, swing by 203.13
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MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
NICHOLAS SCHLEITH
Nickname: Gibby Section: 4A
Hometown: Bethpage, NY Email: nschleit@nd.edu
Fellow Roos – get hype! Welcome to your home, the best dorm on
campus: the great Marilyn M. Keough Hall. My name is Nick Schleith,
and I am a rising sophomore studying Applied Computational Math and
Statistics (ACMS) and Economics. I hail from the promised land, Long
Island, New York, where the golf is good and the food is incredible. Here
at ND, I am involved in the Marching Band and will occasionally make a
guest appearance on the trumpet at Keough Mass. Being involved in
Slice of Life tutoring, Keough’s community service project, and leading
my interhall and section sports teams to victory are just part of my
involvement in this incredible place. Don’t hesitate to stop by 422 (or
the third floor elevator lounge) to play FIFA or make fun of my undying
allegiances to the Mets, Jets, and Islanders. Our doors are open for a
reason, I'll do my best to help you guys out during this big change.
BRENDAN MARKEY
Nickname: Curry Express Section: 4B
Hometown: Springfield, MA Email: bmarkey@nd.edu
What’s up future Domers? It is my great honor to welcome you to the
undisputed greatest dorm on campus, the place where legends live:
Keough Hall. For a select lucky few, I also have the distinguished
pleasure of welcoming you into the greatest dorm section of possibly
any college in the United States, 4B AKA The Penthouse. I’m a Econ and
History double major from Springfield, Massachusetts currently living in
room 455 (AKA the Penthouse Suite), so if you ever want to talk
economic policy, European history or hear about why Tom Brady is the
greatest human being to ever walk the earth, swing by, my door’s
always open. When I’m not busy celebrating the latest New England
sports triumph, I’m also involved the Model UN club on campus and in
Student Government. If you're interested in dressing up in suits and
arguing with people from other schools, or organizing events/trying to
create change at the university, hit me up and I can help you get
involved. Besides that, I’m always up for a game of 2K or Spikeball and
can usually be found in the 4B elevator lounge. I hope you guys are as
hyped for the year as we are, cuz it’s gonna be awesome.14
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MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
SEAN O’BRIEN
Nickname: Caesar Section: 3B
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Email: sobrie18@nd.edu
What’s up future Keough boys? You are about to be welcomed to the
best dorm on all of Notre Dame’s campus, and I hope you are ready for
the best four years of your life. For those of you lucky enough to be in
3B, congratulations on being in the best section in Keough. I am a
sophomore finance major from Cincinnati, OH. Next year I will be living
in 355 with fellow Welcome Weekend staff member Willy “Badger”
Henry, feel free to stop by anytime. On campus, I am very involved with
interhall sports and the Student International Business Council. I’d
encourage all of you to try out the Keough sports, so the Roos can be
champions of campus in 2017/2018. Around the dorm, I’m always up for
a competition, whether it's in pool, FIFA or basketball, so feel free to
give me a challenge. If you ever want to check out an MLB, Premier
League or Football game, you can probably find me in the Keough
elevator lounges yelling loudly at the TV. Here’s to hoping we watch
more than 4 Notre Dame football wins together next year!
CARLO PERRI
Nickname: Rockband Section: 4B
Hometown: Wheeling, WV Email: cperri@nd.edu
Hey Roos, great to have you on board! I’m Carlo – just your everyday political
science major with a taste for the more entertaining aspects of life. I’m 5’10,”
185 lbs. on a good day. I love learning about different cultures, traveling,
eating southeast Asian noodle dishes, playing baseball and soccer, skiing,
lifting (ladies love the delts), smoking kids in Call of Duty (you’re welcome to
try your luck anytime), hanging out with the boys, music, movies, the
occasional fine art exhibit (preferably modern or impressionism), and whistling
(self-proclaimed best in the section). But enough about me – you dudes are
the focus. I am ecstatic to be able to share Keough’s oddly comforting, cerca-
1990s roof with you. Your experience here at Notre Dame could not have been
had in a better place. Throughout the course of the year, you will struggle and
grow in ways you never have before, but you can rest easy knowing that your
Keough brothers will be here for you in laughter and in tears – especially in
tears as a result of laughter. Whatever your reason is for being here, everyone
is glad to have you, especially me. If you’ve ever got any questions or just want
to talk or chill – I’m always available in room 450 (unless I’m at the gym – then
I’m available at the gym). Welcome home!15
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MEET YOUR KEOUGH HALL WELCOME WEEKEND STAFF
WILL CUNNINGHAM
Nickname: The Ark Section: 1A
Hometown: Zionsville, IN Email: wcunning@nd.edu
Welcome home, Fellow ‘Roos! My name is Will Cunningham, I am a
sophomore from Zionsville, IN, studying either Mechanical Engineering
or Computer Science. You can find me singing with the Glee Club, an
all-male a cappella choir dating back to 1915 or getting my butt kicked
in Super Mario Strikers. I am an avid fan of Arnold Palmer, and I make a
mean guacamole. I serve as a Marketing Commissioner for Keough
along with my roommate Chandler, and I enjoy leading the
cheerleading section for 1A section sports. I think next year they might
let me play. I reached the peak of my athletic glory this year as the
Captain of the Keough Interhall Tennis B-Team, which I would describe
as the most elite group of athletes in all of Keough Hall. I love Jesus, jazz,
and all kinds of food. Except seafood. Seafood sucks. Come find me in
108 to talk about the greatness of Roger Federer, why La La Land is the
best movie ever, and why you should join the Glee Club. Welcome to
the Keough brotherhood, and welcome home to Keough.16 WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL KEOUGH HALL TRADITIONS CHARIOT WEEK (LATE SEPTEMBER) Keough’s signature event, the Chariot Race, and a week full of events leading up to it. Usually the week kicks off with the Toga dinner, where hundreds of ‘roos clad solely in togas march for glory to South Dining Hall. Mid-week the real work begins: building a chariot fit for victory. Only a subtle combination of tradition, engineering prowess, and creativity will result in triumph. Next, the gentlemen of Keough can count on filling up at the Kitch Eating Contest, where brave warriors from all sections will square off against a Kitch pizza, breadsticks, and two hot dogs. If you thought there wasn’t enough food involved, the Pig Roast will prove you wrong, featuring enough pulled pork to feed an army (or two). On Friday, at the Toga Dance, one can find ladies from all across the land imitating the ‘roos toga attire and joining in food and dance. The week culminates Saturday at the Chariot Race, where Keough men alongside other residence halls race across the ‘U’ shaped track for glory and honor. Pizza and competition keep the rowdy crowds at bay. THE MARILYN (LATE SPRING) A recent yet thriving tradition, The Marilyn is Keough’s attempt at topping the Masters. For a few days out of the year, the carpets of our hallowed hall feel as well kept as the greens of Augusta National. Each section builds a mini-golf hole filled with obstacles that would make even the likes of Jordan Spieth wither in fear. Declared section champions (and often their caddies) take to the entire course for a shot at winning glory and the custom maroon jacket of the Marilyn. SLICE OF LIFE (ALL YEAR) A volunteering opportunity very close to Keough’s heart, Slice of Life offers the chance to impart some wisdom on young students in South Bend, and perhaps learn a thing or two yourself. Rides are available several times a week to grab a few friend, head over and tutor! ROOT BEER FLOAT MASS (WEDNESDAYS AT 10 PM) One of the original food masses, men and women from all over the Notre Dame campus join for mass on Wednesday nights. Afterwards, grab a root-beer float from Father Pat’s room. Cheerful conversation almost always ensues in the lobby.
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WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
KEOUGH’S BROTHER AND SISTER HALLS
BROTHER DORM: O’NEILL HALL SISTER DORM: McGLINN HALL
Given that roughly half of the halls at Notre Dame are male, and the other half are female, it is
tradition for each hall to pick a brother/sister hall! A brother or sister hall is a great partner to plan events
with, to meet other people, and to overall foster the spirit of community that is readily found at Notre Dame.
Since there is an odd number of halls, one group of residence halls forms a group of three. Keough happens
to be so lucky. For the past couple years, Keough has McGlinn as its sister hall, and O’Neill as its brother hall.
Both halls are only a short walk from Keough, and they are all on West Quad!
Fun fact: since Keough and McGlinn were both built around the same time, they actually have almost
identical floor plans! The Shamrocks, as they fondly call themselves, have two signature events, Casino Night
and Bubble Soccer. Both events are a lot of fun, and the Casino Night helps to raise money for St. Adalbert's
School, a local K-8 Catholic School in downtown South Bend. They even run their ‘Snack Shack’ a few nights
a week, where they sell baked goods made by McGlinn residents.
O’Neill and Keough have a unique relationship, as the men these halls hold originally migrated from
the same hall, Grace Hall (now serving mostly as offices and some classrooms on the far north side of
campus). Even given their similar beginnings, the men of Keough and O’Neill have a friendly rivalry, like
many brothers do! You will get a taste of that competition during an event this Welcome Weekend: The
Grace Games. There, you will compete in a variety of tasks to see which hall is truly the bigger brother.
O’Neill calls themselves ‘The Mob,’ and celebrates O’ Week as their signature event. This week is filled with
competitions of all kinds!18
WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
WHAT TO BRING
FIRST, SOME FRIENDLY ADVICE:
• Bring only what you really need. You’ll find a list of suggested items below.
• Talk to your roommate(s) beforehand and coordinate who is bringing what. It’s
best to split up the big things (TV, fridge, rug, etc.)
• You don’t need to bring everything. Many items (especially the bigger ones) can
be purchased at stores in the South Bend-Mishawaka area during Welcome
Weekend. If you’re tight for space in your car, consider buying a fridge or rug
once you get to campus (Amazon Prime works wonders).
THE ESSENTIALS:
• Clothes • Laundry Detergent (Tide Pods
• Winter clothes highly recommended)
How’s the weather in South Bend? It’s • Shower shoes
not always miserably cold, but it’s • Shower caddy
usually miserably something. Come • Sheets (Twin XL)
prepared. • Pillow
• Formal clothes (suit, blazer, khakis) • Blankets
• Toiletries • School things
• Towel(s)
FOR YOUR ROOM:
• Alarm clock • Rug*
• Clothing hangers • Television (We have cable!)
• Couch/Futon* • Gaming system
• Mini-fridge* • Masking tape for posters
• Extension Cord/Power Strips • Things to put on the walls
• Command Hooks
• Plastic Dressers for Clothes* * Consider buying these things once
you get to South Bend.19
WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
LIVING A SUSTAINABLE LIFE AS A ROO
• A printer is conveniently located in the 24 Hour Lounge of Keough. Printers are also located
at key locations throughout campus. You’ll be given an ample print quota each semester,
so you don’t need your own printer.
• Refrigerators use a great amount of energy and take up precious space. Talk to your
roommate about the possibility of sharing a fridge. The most energy efficient refrigerators
are the “Energy Star” models.
• Gaming systems also consume energy at a high rate. Discuss sharing these items with your
roommate.
• When purchasing light bulbs, look into buying energy efficient bulbs.
• If you purchase a floor lamp, avoid styles of lamps that require many light bulbs.
• Surge protectors protect your computer and enable you to easily save energy: just plug in
your computer, phone charger, and other appliances into the strip and flip it off when you
leave.
• A reusable water bottle is an extremely useful thing to have, and will avoid the
environmental impacts of bottled water. If you prefer the taste of filtered water, a Brita
pitcher will come in handy as well. (You’ll get a fancy Welcome Weekend water bottle
when you arrive. Hold on to it, it will come in handy and makes it easy to be a sustainable
Roo!)
• All residence halls are part of a single stream recycling system. Glass, Styrofoam,
aluminum, cardboard, and all type of plastic and paper can be combined in your hall. So
when, you find yourself ordering food from Amazon Prime (trust us, you will) be sure to
recycle the box! Each room comes with a blue recycling bin and you can find larger recycling
stations in all of the section lounges.
Check out the Notre Dame Office of Sustainability (green.nd.edu) for news and information on all
things related to campus sustainability!20
WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
MOVING IN
ARRIVAL DATES: THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, AFTER 12:00 PM
(First-year students scheduled to come early for placement exams, etc.)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, AFTER 9:00 AM
(Remainder of first-year students)
1. Members of Welcome Weekend Staff (dressed in red t-shirts) will come to your
car and help you unload your stuff and show you to your room. They can also
help you loft or bunk your bed, although if your roommate(s) have not arrived
yet, it may be best to wait until they arrive before making any room set-up
decisions.
2. Come inside to the main desk. There, you will fill out a registration card and get
your room key.
3. Meet your RA. He is in charge of your section and will be a great resource for
everything and anything. They should be around when you arrive to answer any
questions.
4. Once you unload your stuff and meet your roommates, it is a good idea to get
your student ID card. Then, you can head out to town or to the Fall Mart in
Stepan Center to buy whatever you might need in your room.
5. Check the signs in the main lobby for more information about Welcome
Weekend events.
The whole move-in process may seem hectic and confusing, but there will be
plenty of people around the hall to help you out and make you feel welcome.
Within a day or two, you will feel right at home.
Welcome Weekend Staff will be wearing red t-shirts with the Keough name
proudly displayed on the front. If you need help with something throughout the
move in process, be sure to find one of us.21
WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
YOUR ROOM, SECTION, AND FLOOR
THE ESSENTIALS OF YOUR ROOM:
• The bed: your room will have a bed frame and a mattress. The mattress is a
Twin-XL (80 inches), so make sure you purchase the correct sheets. (It’s a good
idea to bring a couple sets of sheets, since washing sheets can be a pain.) Many
Roos opt to purchase a mattress topper to make your sleeping experience even
more enjoyable. The furniture is modular, so beds can be bunked on top of each
other, or lofted on top of your wardrobe and desk (the Welcome Weekend Staff
can help you with lofting.) Your room comes with a sink, medicine cabinet, and
mirror.
• The wardrobe: You and your roommate will each get an open wardrobe with a
hanging rod and a drawer. You should bring hangers to store clothes in your
dresser. It is also a good idea to buy some stackable plastic drawers, as all of your
clothes will probably not fit in the dresser.
• The desk: Each of you gets a desk and a chair.
• The layout: You will live in either a double (you and a roommate in one room) or
in a 3-room quad (two bedrooms and a common room shared between four
roommates.) See the next pages for the floor plan of a typical room as well as
pictures of typical doubles and quads.
YOUR SECTION:
• Each floor of Keough is split up into two sections: the A section and the B section
(except for the 1st floor, which only has one section: 1A). For example, rooms 200-
227 make up 2A, and rooms 230-259 make up 2B. Each section has an RA, section
lounge, and study room. There’s a great sense of community within each section,
and plenty of events in Keough are section-based (such as section dinners,
section sports, and more.) See the next pages for the floor plans of Keough.
YOUR FLOOR:
There are four floors in Keough. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors have an “elevator lounge”
with comfortable couches and flat screen TVs.22
WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
KEOUGH HALL FLOOR PLANS
THE FIRST FLOOR:
Weight
Room
KEY SITES:
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel • 24 Hour Lounge (The 2-4)
• Laundry Room • 100 Keough (Rector’s Room)
• Cardio Room • Resident Kitchen
• Weight Room23
WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
KEOUGH HALL FLOOR PLANS
EVERY OTHER FLOOR:
KEY SITES:
• Elevator Lounges
• Study Rooms (1 in each section)
• Section Lounges
• AR Rooms (200 & 300 Keough)
• Priest in Residence Room (400 Keough)24 WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL KEOUGH HALL FLOOR PLANS
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WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
WELCOME WEEKEND EVENTS (TENTATIVE)
Time Event Location
Friday, August 18, 2017
9 AM – 1:30 PM Move In! Keough Hall
9 AM – 12:30 PM Academic Testing DeBartolo Hall
9 AM – 2:30 PM Student ID Production Hesburgh Library
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Campus Ministry Hot Dog Tent South Quad
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Student Services Open House LaFortune Student Center
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM What if I’m not Catholic? Washington Hall
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Official University Welcome Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Welcome Cookout TBD
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM FYS Advisor Session (Time and location Various Campus Locations
assigned at a later date)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM FYS Advisor Session (Time and location Various Campus Locations
assigned at a later date)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM FYS Advisor Session (Time and location Various Campus Locations
assigned at a later date)
8:30 PM – 12:00 AM Welcome Home Event with Rector Keough Hall
Saturday, August 19, 2017
6:30 AM – 7:30 PM Run/Walk & Yoga South Quad
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM K-Hop Breakfast Keough Hall
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Moreau First Year Experience Kick Off Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Moreau First Year Experience Course Campus Classrooms
#1
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch NDH & SDH
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Academic Exploration Sessions Various Colleges
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Class Picture TBD
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM West Quad Cookout Outside Keough Hall
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Multicultural Reception DPAC
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Grace Games (with O’Neill Hall) McGlinn Fields
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Bro Time with Keough Keough Hall
10:30 PM – 1:00 AM DomerFest Rolfs Sports & Recreation Center
Sunday, August 20, 2017
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Dining Hall Brunch NDH & SDH
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM First Year Mass Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
3:00 PM Women’s Soccer Game Alumni Stadium
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dining Hall Dinner NDH & SDH
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM Section Scavenger Hunt Campus-Wide
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Ice Skating (with Pasquerilla East) Compton Family Ice Arena
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM First Class Trip to the Grotto Grotto
Monday, August 11, 2017
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Schedule Adjustments First Year of Studies
10:00 AM Day of Community Depart from Stepan Center
8:00 PM Surviving Your First Week of School: Keough Hall
Faculty Discussions
Denotes event planned by/run in part by Keough Hall.26
WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
A SHORT NOTRE DAME HISTORY
By Patrick Belton’98
Deep in the heart of the American Midwest lies a school dedicated to the Mother of God.
The men who founded the University first called the school L’Universite de Notre Dame du Lac. On
November 26, 1842, they came to a ten-acre clearing in the Potawatomi wilderness. It was the coldest winter
on record and they had only three hundred and ten dollars in cash, several horses and an ox. On the site
were two frozen lakes, a mantle of snow and a twenty four by forty foot log cabin built by an early
missionary named Rev. Badin. Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and his seven companions looked around them,
consecrated the site and declared it a University.
Rev. Sorin wrote his superior in France, “We made haste to inspect all the various sites on the banks of the
lake which had been so highly praised. Yes like little children, in spite of the cold we went from one
extremity to the other.” (Thus starting a tradition of running around the lakes, which many ND students
enjoy doing.)
Despite financial hardships and a cholera outbreak in 1854, Notre Dame grew and flourished. A sister school,
St. Mary’s Academy (now College), took root nearby under the guidance of Holy Cross sisters. Rev. Patrick
Dillon took over as Notre Dame’s president and constructed a new Main Building to hold classrooms, a
library, a dining hall and dormitories for both students and faculty. The left wing of the building, then Carroll
Hall, was home to the prep school students; the right, then Brownson Hall, housed students of collegiate
age. The youngest students (“minims”) lived in St. Edward’s Hall.
During the Civil War, Holy Cross priests and sisters frequently served as chaplains and nurses, respectively.
Among the chaplains was Rev. William Corby, C.S.C. who won the love of Irish-Americans as chaplain of the
Irish Brigade. From 1866 - 1881, there were four University presidents: Rev. Corby, who served twice, Rev.
August Lemonnier, C.S.C. (Rev. Sorin’s nephew) and Rev. Patrick Colovin, C.S.C.
In April 1879, wood shavings that construction workers had left behind on the Main Building’s roof ignited
in the sunlight and the university burnt to the ground. Rev. Corby was serving his second term as the
president at that time. Hearing the news, Rev. Sorin broke short a visit to Montreal, returned to Notre Dame
and gathered everyone together into the church, which was one of the few buildings left standing.
“Tomorrow we will begin again and build it bigger,” he said. “And when it is built, we will put a gold dome
on top, with a golden statue of the Mother of God, so that everyone who comes this way will know to whom
we owe whatever great future this place has.” Helped by the students who stayed over the summer, Rev.
Corby rebuilt the school by the beginning of the fall term.
In the next decades, under the administrations of Rev. Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C., Rev. Andrew Morrissey
C.S.C., Rev. John W. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., and Rev. James A. Burnsand, C.S.C., the watchful eye of Mary’s statue27 on the dome (a gift from St. Mary’s College) the University of Notre Dame became a school of national prominence. Academics became more solid; the prep school was closed, the school was organized into four colleges and faculty qualifications were stiffened. Rev. Julius Nieuwland invented synthetic rubber and Rev. Albert Zahm, C.S.C. conducted aeronautic research that helped lead to the first airplane. In 1883, Notre Dame gave its first Laetare medal to John Gilmay Shea in honor of an outstanding American Catholic. Rev. Matthew J. Walsh, C.S.C. (not related to Rev. Thomas Walsh) and Rev. Charles L. O’Donnell, C.S.C., served as presidents from 1922 until 1934. During Rev. O’Donnell’s term, Notre Dame built new dining halls and the original Notre Dame Stadium. Rev. (later Cardinal) John O’Hara, C.S.C. proved a capable leader as he built up the school’s endowment, recruited scholars from overseas, and urged students to be Catholic gentlemen - at one point purging the library of impure books. Under Rev. O’Hara, Notre Dame hosted such renowned lecturers as President Roosevelt and Cardinal Pacelli (later Pope Pius XII). During World War II, President J. Hugh O’Donnell, C.S.C., gave a great deal of the campus over to military training. Over 15,000 soldiers were trained here, with the result that American troops often sang Notre Dame’s fight song while marching. After the war ended, President John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., (not related to the earlier president John W. Cavanaugh) oversaw the construction of Vetville - a large housing complex for the undergraduate veterans and their families. Notre Dame’s enrollment increased by nearly sixty percent after the end of the war. Dr. Tom Dooley, who died in 1961, was a Notre Dame graduate of the WWII era. He spent his life serving the poor in Southeast Asia. His memory is still quite alive at the University and it is possible that he will be raised to sainthood in the Catholic Church. There is a statue of him with a copy of the letter he wrote to Rev. Hesburgh by the Grotto. Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., who led Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, oversaw considerable expansion in the campus and in the endowment. In this period several new institutes were established, faculty qualifications and salaries increased and the Program of Liberal Studies Major was introduced. In 1967, influenced by the Second Vatican Council, the Congregation of Holy Cross transferred ownership and control of Notre Dame to a predominantly lay Board of Trustees, requiring only that the school’s president be a Holy Cross priest. In 1972, women undergraduates were admitted for the first time. Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., guided Notre Dame from 1987 to 2005. Under his leadership, the campus continued to grow. In 1997 four new halls opened up forming West Quad (Welsh Family, Keough, O’Neill and McGlinn). The Main Building has been reconstructed inside, and the Hammes Bookstore at the Eck Center, the Eck Visitors’ Center and Rolfs Sports Recreation Center were built in the late 1990's. Other buildings that have opened up since 2000 include the Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C. Hall, the Coleman Morse Center, the Marie P. DeBartolo Center for the Performing Arts, Hammes-Mowbray Hall, and the new Jordan Science Hall.
28 Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., was elected president of the University of Notre Dame by the Board of Trustees on April 30, 2004, and became the University’s 17th president on July 1, 2005. This is the history of the University of Notre Dame - the tradition which you are now a part. We welcome you, thinking of the words with which the Basilica ends in St. Patrick’s Day Mass: “Deamfaidh siblise fos nios fearr,” Irish lines that say, “You will do even greater things.”
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WELCOME TO KEOUGH HALL
DOMER DICTIONARY
After a few days at Notre Dame, you’ll soon become aware that Notre Dame is quite unique. In fact, Notre Dame
students even have their own vocabulary. Although you may be confused at first, in no time you’ll know exactly
what is meant when a student says that “He’s on his way from MCOB to LaFun to get some quarter dogs” or that
“She’ll meet you at Stonehenge before the SYR.” Don’t worry, you’ll figure it out soon enough.... but just in case
you’re curious here’s a brief compellation of some of the vocabulary used at ND.
Acoustic Café: Event Thursday nights in LaFortune CSC: The Center for Social Concerns located in
Student Center or Legends of Notre Dame often Geddes Hall. The CSC is the place to go if you’re
frequented by students in need of a study break. interested in service projects (like SSLP) and
The café is a great place for students to display volunteer opportunities.
their musical talents (or lack thereof).
C.S.C: Initials to designate the religious of the
Administration Building: Often called the Golden Congregation of Holy Cross. Don’t get the two
Dome or simply the Dome, the administration “CSCs” confused.
building is the most recognizable feature of Notre
Dame’s campus. Complete with a statue of Mary, D6: Student parking lot located behind the Rock.
the building is located in the center of campus and
D2: Student parking lot located at the north end of
can be seen from almost anywhere on campus.
campus, near Stepan Center.
An Tostal: Yearly tradition celebrating the final full
DeBart: Short for DeBartolo Hall, a classroom
week of classes. Plenty of free t-shirts, games and
building near Notre Dame Stadium. Many of your
events for all to enjoy.
classes will be held here. (Keough pro tip: if you
Bengal Bouts: Student boxing tournament held take an 8:20 class, take it here, since it’s close to
every year as a fundraiser for Holy Cross Missions in Keough, letting you sleep in for a few more
Bangladesh. Not only do you get to help out a minutes.)
good cause, but you also get to see your
DPAC: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
roommate take a few swings at the kid who knows
all the answers from your calculus class. Domer: Any Notre Dame student, past or present.
Bookstore Basketball: Largest 5 on 5 basketball du Lac: Student handbook that outlines the rules
tournament in the world. With over 500 teams and regulations of Notre Dame.
competing every year, this tournament is truly a
sight to see. Fall Break: While most students only get a few
days off, the administration rewards us for our hard
BP: Breen-Phillips Hall, a female hall located on work with a whole week off in October. This is
North Quad. usually the first time you have the opportunity to
return home since August, although some
COMO: The Coleman-Morse Center. The building
students choose to stay on campus or participate
on South Quad that houses First Year of Studies,
in service projects.
Campus Ministry, and classrooms.30
Fieldhouse Mall: Open area between Cavanaugh Keough Kitch: Also known as Kitch, Keough Hall’s
Hall and Stonehenge fountain. Warm weather official eatery. Located on the first floor of Keough
brings campus bands, cookouts, and other fun Hall, Kitch is your home for late night food. Open
things to do instead of studying. for 4 hours every night (until 1 hour after parietals)
Kitch offers pizza, hot dogs, bread sticks, and other
Flex Points: The dollars that accompany the Flex products at affordable prices.
14 Meal Plan that can be used to buy some tasty
snacks at on-campus locations (the Huddle, JPW: Junior Parents Weekend
Smashburger, Subway, etc.) All you do is swipe
your ID and it comes out of your account. LaFun: LaFortune Student Center
God Quad: Home to the Dome, the Basilica, Sorin Legends: The restaurant, pub, and programming
College, Walsh Hall, and the statues of Jesus and venue. Brings in live entertainment and has a
Father Sorin. nightclub open late nights on Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday nights.
Grab ‘N Go: Convenient breakfast, lunch, or dinner
options available in both South and North Dining Library Circle: Pick up/drop off spot at the east
Hall available from 7 AM to 7 PM when classes are end of the Hesburgh Library.
in session.
Main Circle: Pick up/drop off spot at the main
The Grotto: Replica of the Grotto of Lourdes campus entrance on Notre Dame Avenue.
where students can come to light a candle and
Menbroza: Mendoza College of Business
spend some time in reflection and prayer.
Michiana: The name of the region along the
Hammes-Mowbray: Building near Stepan Center
border of Michigan and Indiana, including South
that houses the NDSP and the Post Office.
Bend.
Hesburgh: 13-story library with the mosaic of
Mod Quad: Home to Knott Hall, Siegfried Hall,
Touchdown Jesus on its façade. Also home to the
Pasquerilla East, and Pasquerilla West.
office of the late University President Fr. Theodore
Hesburgh. Monk: Nickname of the former University
President Father Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C.
Huddle: Small convenient store in LaFun where
students can purchase food, drinks, toiletries, NDSP: Notre Dame Security Police
notebooks, and other essentials. Also home to the
infamous Quarter Dogs. NET ID: A computer ID name that, along with your
password, gives you access to the Notre Dame
insideND: Campus portal which allows you to network.
access Class Registration and other useful services.
North Quad: Home to BP, Cavanaugh, Lewis, St.
Joyce Center: The venue that houses numerous Ed’s, Stanford, Keenan, and Zahm.
campus events such as basketball, volleyball, pep
rallies, etc. Also referred to as the JACC (Joyce NOVO: The online registration system for Notre Dame
Athletic & Convocation Center.) students. (Formerly known as DART, and still largely referred
to as DART.) This is how you register for next year’s classes.31
The Observer The campus newspaper that you’ll Stepan Center: The round, geodesic dome at the
grow to love. north end of campus. Affectionately home to many
8 AM exams. Don’t mix this up with Stepan
O’Shag: O’Shaughnessy Hall, location of many Arts Chemistry Hall.
and Letters classes, departmental offices, and
Waddick’s Café. O’Shag is also recognizable by the Stonehenge: War Memorial Fountain located at
perpetually slow clock on its façade. the foot of North Quad.
Parietals: duLac regulation that outlines visitation SUB: Student Union Board that organizes activities
hours in the halls in the opposite sex. From 12 am for students.
to 9 am on Sunday through Thursday and from 2
am to 9 am on Friday and Saturday, members of SYR: Formerly known as “screw your roommate,”
the opposite sex are only allowed in the 24-hour now changed to mean “set-up your roommate,”
space in the halls. the SYR is a semi-formal dance.
PE: Pasquerilla East, women’s hall located on Mod TA: Teaching assistant; most large classes have TAs
Quad. to assist the professor.
PW: Pasquerilla West, women’s hall located on Tailgate: Pre-game festivities, usually occurring in
Mod Quad. the parking lot by the stadium, before all football
games.
Pop: Midwestern term for soda.
Touchdown Jesus: Nickname of the mosaic on the
Quarter Dogs: Infamous hot dogs available in side of the library facing the stadium. You’ll see
LaFun for a quarter after 12 am on weeknights. why it was so named when you arrive.
RA: Resident Assistant, a senior in each section of West Quad: Known as Best Quad to its humble
the hall who guides the hall life. inhabitants. Home to McGlinn, Welsh Family,
Keough, O’Neill, Duncan, and Ryan.
RecSports: Intramural sports program at
Notre Dame. The Domer Dictionary was originally written by
the Student Government in May 2002. It has
Rector: The responsible adult in charge of each been revised in 2003 and 2005.
residence hall.
It has been edited by M. Comuniello in June
The Rock: The Rockne Memorial Gymnasium 2013, N. Lombardo in 2015, S. Kent in 2015, and
located at the end of South Quad. A. Richard in 2017.
The Shirt: T-shirt that students wear to all football
games.
SMC: St. Mary’s College, an all women’s college
located adjacent to Notre Dame.
South Quad: Home to O’Shag, the Rock, and
everything in between.You can also read
